allowed to apply for loans from the 300m Sport Winter Survival Package. However if Im honest this pre-season I feel will be a walk in the park for me and Luke after last years player ordeals, as this has a very different feel to it. From the section Boreham Wood chairman Danny Hunter says he may reduce his investment in the club after a "laughable" crowd of 407 saw their defeat by Sutton on Saturday. The National League side have averaged 655 fans over three home games so far. This means Ive stopped listening so intently to the National League, its Chairman, CEO or the Board, because if my football club did go bankrupt, and it wont, nobody will remember the Leagues advice, but it would always be my fault. "The improvements under Mr Hunter's chairmanship are there for all to see and I am personally very sad to see him resign under these circumstances. JT. In the second round they lost 21 at Luton Town. "I'm hoping they put us on the telly in the next round. The club remained in the Premier Division until being relegated to Division One at the end of the 198182 season, in which they finished bottom of the table. The club published a story titled 'MP's do your duty' back in January - a 1,400-word article on Brexit ahead of the Parliamentary vote on the Brexit deal. Not bad for 90 minutes on the south coast. Lets look to the future and your vision of how this club could perhaps look in a few years. He had to re-mortgage his family home at the start of the pandemic to ensure the club's survival as they dealt with the financial meltdown caused by COVID-19. [4] They finished as runners-up in 196364 and again in 196566,[4] after which they switched to Division Two of the Athenian League. We are now I feel at the beginning of a new era. I was always thinking about what might have been and then beating myself up in regard to recruitment and about the players that got away. I told everyone last season when we beat Sutton 4-0 away to go 7th that we were in a false position. Last week it was great to return to Boreham Wood FC to catch-up with chairman Danny Hunter. 'It should be remembered, that we've been a really successful community club for over a decade, we've come up 4 leagues since 2005-6, we came through the Southern Eastern division, through the Ryman Premier, through the Conference South and now sit as an established National League club during my tenure here. [5] At the end of the season the club joined Division Two of the Isthmian League. Fourthly, I have since Friday 13th March, after the Mikel Arteta positive COVID-19 test announcement, stood my players, dressing room and dressing room support staff down and that will continue until at least April 25th at the earliest. Its common knowledge that the Premier League will need 40,000 virus tests to complete 92 games and Im told that is at a cost of around 4 million. It also allows the dressing room to organise themselves, to best serve their families and to best use their roles within their family structures. DH. A CHAT WITH CHAIRMAN DANNY HUNTER by admin | Jan 26, 2016 | Uncategorised | 0 comments Media and Communications Manager Grant Morris, this Over the past week or so, Ive shut down the Stadium, Ive shut down the bar and function suite. Clearly Danny is directing those words at people like myself who split their allegiance between a Premier league team and Boreham wood, but from what I read, I dont think I am welcome back at meadow Park which makes me really sad. WebBirthME, Doulas. Ive also shut down the astro facility and Ive ensured that no staff who Ive asked to come in from Monday, will be allowed to have any personal contact with each other, as that will avoid any chance of cross contamination and anyone passing on the virus to each other. The club was established in 1948 as a merger of Boreham Wood Rovers and Royal Retournez, and began playing in the Mid-Herts League. Secondly, that I quickly set aside personal monies to ensure that as many of my staff as possible were reassured that their loyalty and service over many years, would be rewarded if at all possible as Id decided not to put self or family before the collective good of the very people who have helped me build our football club, my academy and my other businesses. "It should be remembered, that weve been a really successful community club for over a decade, weve come up 4 leagues since 2005/6, we came through the Southern Eastern division, through the Ryman Premier, through the Conference South and now sit as an established National League club during my tenure here. The truth is that not all people on league boards are remotely financially capable, even fewer are medical experts, but they do hold authority. "I now feel I've been misled by the governing bodies," Hunter said. But our crowds just never seem to improve in the way that I see at other local clubs like Sutton, Bromley and Maidenhead and it's demoralising.For me today was a real low point and I admit I do feel really low. The latest rumours and stories from around the world of football. Danny hunter (the boreham wood chairman) seems a bit of an oddball who enjoys the spotlight, but you can't fault what he's A fourth-place finish in 200910 saw them qualify for the promotion play-offs, and after beating Aveley 10 in the semi-finals, a 20 win over Kingstonian in the final resulted in promotion to the Conference South. You can expect the normal fans frustrations, the normal magic moments, but most importantly you can expect more than 50 points but we are Boreham Wood so you must always expect the unexpected sorry to be so clich. All Id say is, view the other National League teams season ticket prices 210 is pretty good at this level. Thank you for your time as always Chairman, and lets see how the season unfolds in what is predominantly a full time league. So that leads me nicely into my next question Chairman. After going through what can only be described as the most difficult and painful of times over the last 15-months, Boreham Wood FC can announce to our supporters that next seasons season tickets and our new Black Card Membership Scheme will go on sale this Wednesday 28th April as the Club finally looks forward and makes plans to navigate a way out of this COVID-19 pandemic nightmare. After being relegated in 19992000 they won Division One at the first attempt to make an immediate return to the Premier Division. Its a family-run club. I do that, not only for their own safety, but for my other staffs safety. Lastly, the Club is excited to roll out a new Black Card Membership Scheme for the more casual supporters or those who may have to work at weekends, which also comes complete with club shop discounts, plus other facility discounts and will give you access to the home fans season ticket/members only bar on a match day or night within our newly renovated Gallery Suite, Wood Chairman Danny Hunter, was open and honest when fans liaison/spokesman and Club Shop Manager Grant Morris asked him about the playing squad and what he felt the Clubs prospects are on the pitch for next season, Hunter said: Thats a difficult question but I need to be very honest with our supporters from the outset, especially the newer ones; please, please dont buy a season ticket if youre expecting me to provide either a top ten budget or if you are expecting a play-off challenge or more next season, Trust me, how Ive managed to get us through this season and to this point has been testament to my remaining staff and the sacrifices that theyve all made. Because progress to the football league is reliant on us achieving a ground capacity in excess of 5,000 and with the present council and asset management plans not including us, we simply cannot achieve that, which is a huge worry. So, in reality everything these people in authority tell us, we must now take with a pinch of salt, because if theyre not financial or medical experts or not taking their lead from medical experts, then all this loose lip league advice is going to kill the club I love. Boreham Wood Football Club Chairman Danny Hunter, spoke exclusively to our new Media and Communications manager Jay Taylor, about the 2018/19 season that finished just seven weeks ago, about the ongoing summer signings and facility builds that are now in full flow and about the new 2019/20 season. Boreham Wood chairman Danny Hunter acknowledges his club are favourites for relegation from the National League but insists Wood are relishing the prospect of upsetting the apple cart. The alleged That way both my companies and the football clubs plan, work ethic, team spirit and underdog natures get that reality check. And I believe that all the hard work behind the scenes, will give us a real platform to progress and perhaps get to the next level in the years to come. Mr Hunter insisted the club's code of conduct should apply to himself, as it does anyone else, but he will be missed by those at Meadow Park, including Mr Nicholson, who said: "I believe time will show Danny to have been a non-league chairman of true vision, especially with his work on the youth and PASE structure, the new artificial pitch and refurbishment of other club facilities." No matter how much we all want to see the lads playing football again at Meadow Park, Ive got absolutely no idea how I can safely get our stadium and facility, two teams and match officials on a pitch, while getting two sets of supporters safely into the ground anytime soon, let alone stage a contact sport with players not able to maintain social distancing rules anytime in 2020. "Im probably just feeling a bit sorry for myself," he continued. Im the Chairman of your local Football Club, but Im also a son, a brother, a father and a grandfather, as such Ive tried to show in these unprecedented times the correct leadership, compassion, care, common sense and community care to everyone who I can affect. In the subsequent play-offs, they beat Havant & Waterlooville 42 on aggregate before defeating Whitehawk 21 in the final to earn promotion to the renamed National League. Firstly, can I remind everyone without preaching to our Town, our Community or our supporters, that we must all follow government guidelines diligently in regard to social distancing, by staying in where possible and working from home where practical. My job is to somehow keep my staff and players safe, while ensuring our football club stays solvent. Boreham Wood chairman Danny Hunter has stated that he was left hurt by a few of his staff members who tried to take him to the cleaners. "I cant keep wasting my money, if the apathy of a Town continues and it wont support a club to compete at National League level. In truth though, I was disappointed with many aspects of our season, but we still got to the first round proper of the FA Cup and we are still without doubt, Hertfordshires top non-league club and still the only Hertfordshire club in the National Leagues top division. As a man who spent his life working in the film industry, Boreham Wood FC chairman Danny Hunter is accustomed to fairytale endings, but nothing could have prepared him for what happened at AFC Bournemouth on Sunday night. In 201920 the club finished fifth and again qualified for the play-offs. Boreham Wood are through to the second round of the FA Cup after getting past National League rivals Eastleigh 3-1 at Meadow Park. Or are you satisfied with what turned out to be a Trophy winning season retaining the Herts Senior Cup? with many owners unhappy at having to borrow money to cover playing costs having had no fans at matches for almost a year. Speaking to the 'club shop and away travel club manager' Grant Morris on the official club website, Hunter criticises the crowd of 407 who witness Boreham's narrow 1-0 defeat to Sutton on Saturday. JT. Copyright 2022 Fan Banterwww.fanbanter.co.uk by Digital Unicorn, Ilkeston Town sign former Premier League player in trio of new signings announced, Dorking manager Marc White gives hilarious reaction to abuse from Kidderminster fans, Dover Athletic confirm appointment of 28 year old player turned manager, Cow and dog casually invades pitch to halt friendly, BT Sport to show FA Trophy and FA Vase Finals for FREE, The viral leaked photo Jack Grealish wont want you to see, Arsenals William Saliba goes viral with explicit leaked video, X-rated James Rodriguez WhatsApp photo goes viral, Mark Lawrensons last ever Premier League score predictions. [9] In the 202122 FA Cup, the club reached the fifth round for the first time after beating League One club AFC Wimbledon in the third round and Championship club AFC Bournemouth in the fourth. As such Im certainly not ever going to get carried away in June, but with the new North Stand being completed before our season starts. I suppose I could pretend that Non-League will be back by August, September or October, a bit like the National League Board and some of the member clubs are doing, but thats not going to help us. WebDanny Hunter in 2021. Hunter was speaking as part of an Boreham Wood Football Club is a professional football club based in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England. We have managed for the last decade, year on year to remain competitive while rebuilding the training pitch, changing facilities and improving the floodlights. Read about our approach to external linking. At our level I feel helpless and unprotected, because we know having no supporters in our stadiums simply equates to no football being played in 2020. But if I can find an extra few bob, if I can manage expectation and apart from getting relegated, then there will be no real pressure from me as were still little Boreham Wood. "I'm a lifelong Chelsea fan, I've followed them since I was a boy, and now we're off to face Frank Lampard in the last 16 of the FA Cup. Boreham Wood chairman Danny Hunter has accused the National League board of acting with incompetence over plans not to start the season if crowds are not allowed in. To everyone of you with pre-conditions (which is the category I fall into) or our elderly, we must all use our common sense to keep ourselves and our loved ones safe, not just for a day or two but over the next month, two or even three who knows? If we dont go up Jay so what, this is a fantastic league for a club with 500 home fans to be a part of and with our support levels and resources its quite ridiculous that we can even compete like we do. Im already tired out haha, and in truth I cant believe July is almost upon us. Hopeful entrepreneurs enter the Dragons' Den for investment, Silent Witness is back with brand-new episodes, Amir and Faryal return to the UK and get back to business. DH. Barnet on tuesday nights and back knowing well get smacked , Barri Coen: I really dont get the point of him wording it like that. I know todays update does not make great reading for any of you in regard to 2020, however with realism there can be hope, as it means our club will still be here, and means when the government and the medical evidence says so, we will open our doors with confidence and be ready to thank God for our blessings and take strength once again in each other. But trust me I could of spent some serious amounts of money on some very average players who were offered to us, but who in truth would sit on our bench all season, when what we need is players who will start. After beating AFC Fylde 21 and Sutton United 32, they lost 21 to Tranmere Rovers in the Wembley final. Everton's side will be jam-packed with internationals, but after not conceding a goal yet in their epic cup run, "the Wood" will head north full of confidence and determined to enjoy their fifth round day out. [5] In 201415 Boreham Wood finished as runners-up in the Conference South. The club went on to finish fourth in the National League at the end of the season, qualifying for the play-offs. Thats obviously good news Chairman, but the supporters will really want to know about any new signings, especially with pre-season training and the Arsenal and QPR games almost upon us. Just one unnecessary death is one too many, when we already know subconsciously that to play, people are going to be put in danger, when we already know its now more about risk to financial reward for the bigger clubs, when we already know its about the clubs access to their share of TV money, their share of sponsorship money and for the bigger clubs about their share of all advertising, endorsements and prize money related to UEFA. In truth, Ive been hurt by one or two staff whove perhaps took me to the cleaners, but on the pitch weve simply had a dressing room that unfortunately slightly underachieved in the big moments, and as a realist thats just football but its the big moments that do separate the mediocre sides from the top teams, because top teams turn key moments into magic moments and unfortunately weve not done that in the majority of games this season. It also gave our new media man the chance to ask specifically about new signings, any player targets, the clubs short term ambition, plus his thoughts on a run at the play offs or an unthinkable relegation fight. That said, the Wembley loss is all in the past and instead of us losing say Morgan Ferrier, Bruno Andrade, Jamie Turley, Scott Doe, Grant Smith and even young Kane Smith to injury as it was a year ago, we have already signed 12 players that we wanted to from last seasons squad and we have added some good players and staff to our ranks. This includes my family, my staff, my players, our scholars, our supporters and to our Town. The chairman of Boreham Wood Football Club Danny Hunter was arrested in the early hours of Friday morning on suspicion of assaulting two women. Not because I wanted to dampen expectation but I knew we would miss the quality of Bruno Andrade, Grant Smith, Kane Smith, Morgan Ferrier and Jamie Turley. JT. I will now give you a rundown in this update of the Club measures that Ive taken, but again I emphasise that I believe local football, and when it might or might not return, is a complete irrelevance to me at a stage when this Coronavirus pandemic will soon be out of control. My pleasure Jay recruitment and belief will be key, as will good staff, good team spirit and hopefully with a bit of luck, the impossible really can become possible but dont hold your breath haha. "So I cant keep making the same excuses to myself about the lack of interest anymore, I cant keep spending on ground improvements and increased first team and staffing levels if nobody wants to come and watch us. He concluded: "I apologise to everyone for causing trouble and distress. [12], The club initially played at Eldon Avenue until moving to Meadow Park in 1963.[13]. We all know that you win nothing in football at this time of year, but if youre a lazy son of a bitch in the months of May and June, you will start the season badly and you will fall away very quickly. Colin Trotman: Seems to be a lot of hot air expended regarding the outrageous price of a season ticket, particularly from those who requested a refund. Im sure none them will have to commit to a re-mortgage in order to find the extra, in the way a certain party has had to re-mortgage for other reasons, You must be logged in to post a comment That our average support not only remains over 700 but continues to rise year on year. I suppose the reality is that Im always worried in May June and July. Hunter resigns after incident in restaurant. After one season in Division One North (and another FA Cup first round appearance, a 40 defeat at Blackpool), they were transferred to Division One East of the Southern League. Today as the crisis increases, its now about life or death and about maintaining as many of my staffs jobs as possible, while ensuring their health is paramount. Lets be honest, if you take all the money out of the above equation, it doesnt become an equation at all and it wouldnt even be discussed. Analysis and opinion from our chief football writer. WebDanny Hunter, 45, of Anthony Road, Borehamwood, was arrested in May after a dispute during an evening out at Zinco, in Shenley Road. Ive always got on well with the chairman Danny Hunter and his family. But the reality is I still cannot compete with the very top end of this division at present, and because I cant, this is the time of the year that I dont really enjoy on the football front if Im being totally honest. WebBoreham Wood chairman Danny Hunter has stated that he was left hurt by a few of his staff members who tried to take him to the cleaners. All Im saying to people, is if youre really a Premier League fan who does love your footy on the TV, if you like the sound of your voice on social media and if you want instant success keep supporting the big six, stay watching Sky, stay tweeting about them and just follow us on social media as you wont be missed or put even more simply, we as a Club are going to be scrapping for our lives from day one and so we need positivity and we need everyone behind us understanding that our present position is precarious. One of the stand out points he made was that the club will almost certainly have to be on life support for the foreseeable future. Dover Athletic have not played since the end of January and furloughed their players last month. The good news is that I did discuss a best price scenario for our adult and older fans a few weeks ago. JT. The bad news is I cannot release that offer, as the Coronavirus Pandemic is going to be with us for the foreseeable future. "I've increased the playing budget in that time by more than 800%, Ive built two brand new stands, weve built a new pitch, added a sprinkler system, weve replaced the old floodlights, weve built 6 new changing rooms, twice rebuilt new astro pitch training facilities, while not forgetting that this Town and club went to Wembley in a play off final. My phone felt like it was going to blow up, I've had so many messages!".