[6] They repeated their FA Cup feat the following season, beating Hayes in the first round before losing 20 to Cheltenham Town in a replay. Im already tired out haha, and in truth I cant believe July is almost upon us. We should through lobbying, a series of meetings and through social media, articulate our arguments and hold EFL clubs who rip off National League clubs to account. If thats the case, and it is, how can I possibly ask my staff, my players and you supporters to trust in luck and forget about Coronavirus, while blindly coming back to training, work or through the gates to support the team? 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. 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. "You can put it down to whatever you like Grant, but theres nothing more that I can do here. A CHAT WITH CHAIRMAN DANNY HUNTER by admin | Jan 26, 2016 | Uncategorised | 0 comments Media and Communications Manager Grant Morris, this 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. JT. 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. It also allows the dressing room to organise themselves, to best serve their families and to best use their roles within their family structures. I told everyone last season when we beat Sutton 4-0 away to go 7th that we were in a false position. Hunter says he took out two business interruption loans, deferred personal tax and, National League North and South seasons ended, Having begun this season with grants, they were told that. We will then have to balance off any new players coming in with the present wage bill, which will need to be reduced, but we must get new talent in and more energy into our ranks In the meantime, Ill be trying to pull a few rabbits out of my business hat but in this environment that is going to be a very difficult task between now and the seasons start in August. Weve built new dug outs, built and improved our toilets, created and furnished new classrooms, created a million pound new desso pitch, built a new west stand and, now the new North Stand and rebuilt the first team changing block the whole place in my opinion is giving local people a new mindset in regards to their local community club. Boreham Wood chairman Danny Hunter says he may reduce his investment after a "laughable" crowd of 407 saw them lose to Sutton. The former chairman of Boreham Wood Football Club has admitted assaulting three women at a restaurant in the town. Finally, Chairman as i said there is a really positive feeling around the club at present, and people are quietly thinking that the impossible is possible, but what happens if it all goes wrong and we do get relegated after all we are the bookies favourites? "But 407 as a gate attendance at our level is laughable. Chairman youve often said on record, that we must manage peoples expectation, if not things might turn sour. It is always good for supporters to know what a Chairmans thoughts are and get an understanding of whats been happening in the off season. News correspondent [5], The 196869 season saw Boreham Wood win Division Two, earning promotion to Division One. 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. Mr Hunter was involved in an avoidable altercation' at a local restaurant last week (see front page for full story) and decided it warranted his immediate resignation. As such from day one of this pandemic, when I realised what we were about to face, it was I felt my duty as Boreham Wood FC Chairman, to consider what I could do presently for our community and I know currently that might seem very little but other than looking after my staff, my community help might be needed more at the recovery stage, and trust me Ill be there in whatever capacity I can to help our elderly, our local charities and my Community where I can. Hunter says he took out two business interruption loans, deferred personal tax and remortgaged his house to fund the club ahead of this season. I have always said, only if I can keep the officers, asset management, our local counsellors and the councils planning departments on board, could we ever contemplate building at the South end of the ground. His partner looks after the boardroom and his sons are involved at various points throughout the club as well. Well firstly, I felt it was very important and still do, to be completely transparent not only with my Community and our supporters, but also with my Heads of Department, my key staff, as I wanted to ensure that I kept the communication lines open from top to bottom where possible and allay peoples fears. It's just magical. In truth it took far longer than Id hoped to achieve, and it cost far more than I thought it would but Ive kept my word. Boreham Wood Football Club is a professional football club based in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England. "Most of that was done on crowds that I could fit into my back garden but you would expect them by now to of really improved.". Colin Cooper: Sounds like the easily offended are looking for a excuse not to buy a season ticket, Im sure the proper fans will be there. So you can be sure that when they now discuss their safety with their loved ones, their agents and PFA in what the Premier League are asking of them, that these financially independent players and their advisors will in large numbers refuse to play until it is completely safe to do so and who could blame them? This new season though is my 21st as Chairman, and if it goes wrong well need to dust ourselves down and thank everyone for their effort but trust me that wont happen. Data profile of Danny Hunter who is contracted to Boreham Wood. On a much more positive note, I know if Im realistic, I know if I accept a situation where football is most definitely secondary to people losing their lives, and if we can all stay strong as a community, then together we can ride this out, but for now the sporting horizon doesnt have a new beginning for a contact sport at our level. 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. "I suppose if you want an excuse, the lower than normal crowd could be put down to three hundred Adult and OAP 99 season ticket holders, who took up our offer but never bothered to turn up and support us. Lets hope Im wrong, though I dont think I am. "I'm hoping they put us on the telly in the next round. Hunter resigns after incident in restaurant. Because every owner or Chairman will tell you, if we play behind closed doors at National League level, then bankruptcy is assured for most clubs, so that option cannot happen. Our Government has already done fantastically for our football clubs by furloughing and making loans and grants available. Boreham currently sit in 16th in the Vanarama National League; winning one of their opening five fixtures. Over the past week or so, Ive shut down the Stadium, Ive shut down the bar and function suite. WebDanny Hunter, 45, of Anthony Road, Borehamwood, was arrested in May after a dispute during an evening out at Zinco, in Shenley Road. IMPORTANT NOTICE Transfers have "I'm Arsenal through and through and he has just brought in [former Arsenal defender] Ashley Cole as a coach alongside him.". Home; Services ; About; Blog; Contact I remember setting out with many of you, 21 years ago as a young Chairman, to see how far we could take our Club up the Non-League pyramid and for one brief moment during an away day fixture at Tranmere Rovers, we led 2-0, sat top of the table and we topped the lot. Could it just be the school holidays, people being away or other local league clubs maybe taking away the floating supporter?' We have managed for the last decade, year on year to remain competitive while rebuilding the training pitch, changing facilities and improving the floodlights. 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. 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. So that leads me nicely into my next question Chairman. [8] They went on to beat Canvey Island 30 in the second round, earning a third round tie with Millwall, which they lost 20. Im missing my football club, the football and my staff (who are like family to me.) Either way, should Premier League clubs or any of their players for that matter, feel pressured into playing, when essential workers are not getting the same respect even when on the front line, that could well result in the public turning its back on Sky Sports. Chairman on the signing front it has been a pretty quiet summer to date can you give us any news on player signings, player targets, on the mood at the club and what your feelings are ahead of what appears to be a pretty busy pre-season and on the new North Stand opening? 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. DH. Who Is Danny Hunter Borehamwood. "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. Are we any closer to having a new East Stand or South Stand built in the next two or three years are those still a realistic target?? Trust me when I tell you that the Premier League and EFL have at the time of writing, given us nothing in terms of any new financial support, just that advance on monies that were already contracted to us in August. Hunter resigns after incident in restaurant. Weve also created a new under-a-fiver-a-game season ticket for our under 16s and got another frozen/freebie for our existing under 12 season ticket holders and new initiatives for the newbies who might wish to join us in that age group. I suppose the reality is that Im always worried in May June and July. JT. I do, of course, have sleepless nights in trying to solve the Clubs problems, in regards to what is at present an unsolvable pandemic conundrum. 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. BOREHAM WOOD chairman Danny Hunter has criticised the behaviour of Peterborough United manager Grant McCann, claiming he "took the family.. 19th July 2016 with 0 Comments. I believe we all now need to understand our worth within the football world and get ourselves on the front foot, as we ask the FA, EFL and their antiquated structures to take us seriously. They won the division in 197677 and were promoted to the renamed Premier Division. His non-league side knocked out the Cherries to set up an FA Cup fifth round tie against Everton at Goodison Park. I get the feeling that anyone who couldnt afford a ST this year are considered as these casual fans as well as 2nd teamers, Lee Boorman: Agree that it could have been worded better but can also mostly see where hes coming from. The UK has just hit 28,000 deaths and that total is still rising at an alarming rate. 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. 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. JT. National League clubs have been allowed to apply for loans from the 300m Sport Winter Survival Package. [5] The 201213 and 201314 seasons saw the club reach the FA Cup first round again, losing at home to Brentford and away at Carlisle United in a replay. 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. Boreham Wood chairman Danny Hunter says he may reduce his investment after a "laughable" crowd of 407 saw them lose to Sutton. 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. As such, important decisions on relegation and promotion must be made, as the Premier League Clubs try to protect their share of 760 million of TV money to complete this season. I know if we do, our existing players and staff will start to believe in themselves and I know they would of bought into our philosophy and ethos re attitude, discipline and desire. Everything you need to know to make sure you never miss a moment. But I will quantify that by saying, we had some real highlights along the way in knocking Dagenham out of the FA Cup and then stopping St Albans City winning a trophy by beating them in the Herts Senior Cup final. 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