Our Government has already done fantastically for our football clubs by furloughing and making loans and grants available. 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. So other than five or six emails from the National League admin team reminding us how to access government or sporting loans theyve not really improved anything. As in truth Ive re-crunched the numbers, Ive re-looked at where I can save a bit of money intelligently and Ive gone and increased our budget overall once again. Boreham Wood's chairman Danny Hunter says his club was refused a government loan because he had taken out loans to fund the club already. Following our recent season ticket campaigns, many supporters have reached out to the Club in hope of our adult and OAP season ticket offer being announced soon. 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. Last week it was great to return to Boreham Wood FC to catch-up with chairman Danny Hunter. It's just magical. He added: "It will be surreal to be taking them on. So Im taking a more robust approach this week to every aspect of what the football club can spend, whether that be on cleaners, on pitch renovations, on-site maintenance and on our summer spends. Boreham Wood chairman Danny Hunter says he may reduce his investment after a "laughable" crowd of 407 saw them lose to Sutton. Boreham Wood Football Club is a professional football club based in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England. 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. Hunter says he took out two business interruption loans, deferred personal tax and remortgaged his house to fund the club ahead of this season. 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. DH. The EFL has over 360 games to complete their games, so thats 16 million worth of testing, unless the life of an EFL player is not valued the same? They dont need me to tell them I cannot possibly plan for play offs just because they all wish it. 'The Wood' chairman then pointed out his investment in the club, highlighting an increase in spending before stating he could fit the crowds 'into my back garden'. However if we can get recruitment right, then I fancy Luke and the dressing room to improve on last season, perform in the big games and be ready to compete again. so lets be unrealistic, lets try to win the league, lets try to win the FA Trophy and lets try to get to the 3rd round proper of the FA Cup haha because it costs us absolutely nothing to dream the impossible dream in June. Reality tells me, that no Government, no League, no Safety Advisory Group or Safety Officer can give me as your Chairman any assurances on how I can keep my staff, players and supporters safe, while staging a football match at Meadow Park in the foreseeable future. His partner looks after the boardroom and his sons are involved at various points throughout the club as well. Perhaps those younger people (who are very welcome regardless of their opinions) might consider not renewing their mobile phones this year, for instance, in order to compensate for the extra cost. So today on Mothering Sunday, and having sadly lost my Mum over the past year, it will feel lonely and emotional without her, and without me preaching to you, please dont put your Mum at risk today If shes of a certain age, no matter how wrong it might feel and how hard it will be for Mum and you, all to stay away. JT. I will always support our Board and whatever they finally decide, more than one club is going to lose, but for now I have to somehow ensure that my staff and players do not get complacent or unnecessarily exposed to this terrible unseen virus, which is still unfolding before our eyes. But our future is incumbent on the councils own vision of turning much of the old bowls club into a car park, but included in that vision, giving us a slither of land to increase our capacity to 5000, which at present doesnt appear to be an option! 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 A very detailed answer Chairman, Thank you. JT. Both will be well run, both will be organised, both will be hard working and both will be focused and competitive. As Ive said many times, Ive improved our club, improved our community coaching department, Ive improved our academy, Ive improved our football team, Ive created more jobs for local people, and weve created third party spend within the Town and that in turn genuinely helps the local economy so I do believe the Council should back what Im trying to achieve. "Todays abysmal crowd just makes me feel sad, as so much hard work goes into making this club over achieve every year and we just want a bit more support for those efforts. Not bad for 90 minutes on the south coast. So, its going to be the owners like myself who have other successful companies, or clubs who have outside benefactors, who will keep Non-League afloat. My job is to somehow keep my staff and players safe, while ensuring our football club stays solvent. 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. Could it just be the school holidays, people being away or other local league clubs maybe taking away the floating supporter?". 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LACK OF SUPPORT A CONCERN READ https://t.co/wH2xqy7HIW. Still think theyll be a large number of 16/17 year olds missing from the stands next season. Boreham Wood chairman Danny Hunter does not expect non-league football to return this year as he claimed misguided advice from the National League had already cost him more than 100,000.Hunter announced late on Monday the club would not be releasing season tickets for the 2020-21 campaign as he could not envisage play Ill also watch very closely to see if I can learn from the Premier League, its safety advisors and see how its money overcomes all of the health and safety aspects that at present, our scientists and government medical authorities dont seem to be able to solve. 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. [5] In 199495 they were Division One champions, and were promoted back to the Premier Division. 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. So, for me a far more common sense and hard line approach is now needed, and I think that my first phase approach to operation survival has to be the likelihood of no football being played in 2020 with further tough decisions to make and stricter financial controls put in place at Meadow Park. I think the Premier League and Sky Sports could well see some wide ranging change of venue pushback, made by certain relegation threatened clubs resulting in no relegation, while also getting pushback from worried players in regards to their health, safety and wellbeing. Well the bookies rarely get it wrong nowadays haha so were doomed. Who Is Danny Hunter Borehamwood. WebBirthME, Doulas. Hunter was speaking as part of an 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. 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. Last updated on 8 March 20218 March 2021.From the section Boreham Wood. 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. 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. That our average support not only remains over 700 but continues to rise year on year. "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.". As such Im more than happy to go into next season with perhaps a few less home fans but with a more committed core of old school supporters who know me, who I know will be realistic with me and who are ready to answer my call to arms, as every effort will be needed by the Club, by the fans, by my staff, by our Manager, by our playing squad but also by our community, if we are to remain a National League Club come this time next season Hunter concluded. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to inaccuracy or intrusion, then please Mrs Hall explained how the assault has affected her: "I find it very hard to go out in the evening now because I don't feel safe anymore. "But 407 as a gate attendance at our level is laughable. In the same season they also won the Isthmian League Cup. 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 had a couple of messages from league managers and they said that if we have any bricklayers in the team, get them to build a brick wall because we are going to need it!". 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 Login. Its why Im not prepared to pay mediocrity silly money or make desperate signings in May and June. 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. Who is Boreham Woods one to watch? As such well soon be welcoming back a full management team, a full medical team and no doubt a lively first team, plus our top end academy lads and the normal trialists. Boreham Wood: Non-league side living out an FA Cup fairytale with Premier League Everton next, 'Surreal to take on Everton' - Boreham Wood chairman, Boreham Wood's Adrian Clifton (L) and Tyrone Marsh celebrate with fans while holding a miniature replica FA Cup, Boreham Wood's Mark Ricketts (centre) celebrates his goal, Mark Ricketts scored the winner for Boreham Wood, Boreham Wood manager Luke Garrard (R) can't wait to play Everton, Boreham Wood's Tyrone Marsh celebrates with the fans. 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. If that was achieved perhaps a new East Stand could then follow in 2022/23. WebDanny Hunter in 2021. I feel our fans, players, staff and sponsors involved in our club, want honesty from their Chairman and they expect clear leadership from me to steer our club into calmer waters and I feel Ill be proved right with my forecasts come December. My phone felt like it was going to blow up, I've had so many messages!". 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. Then of course our local residents will have to agree with me, then and only then can a smart new South Stand be designed and built, as it will have everyones consent. So like the Wood Army, I will of course carry hope into the season but emphasise again that its unrealistic to think we should be play-off contenders with the level of support that we receive on the terraces and within the Town. 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. So, thank you Prime Minister. [5] Their first season in the National League saw a tenth FA Cup first round appearance, ending with a 21 defeat at home to Northwich Victoria. '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. Weve now been to Wembley, youve now built the North Stand, we were perhaps 10 minutes from being in the football league and weve all seen those amazing visuals and heard about your positive meetings with the council. In fact, that announcement has allowed me to re-work my budgets over the weekend, re-look at my sums and means I can save the jobs of the last of my full-time employees. Can you give me and the supporters, what your thoughts are through say the Chairmans crystal ball, about what we should be hoping for? News correspondent 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. It's not the first time that Boreham Wood have caught the headlines due to statements through official channels. 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. Danny Hunter, 45, of Anthony Road, Borehamwood, was arrested in May after a dispute during an evening out at Zinco, in Shenley Road. At St Albans Crown Court on Monday, he pleaded guilty to three counts of assault by beating and was ordered to pay a total of 700 in fines and 800 in compensation to the victims of the attack. Yes, I understand that, but we do still need to be respectful, as some of the new lads are still on peoples payrolls until the end of June. 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. DH. 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. 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. The chairman of Boreham Wood Football Club, Danny Hunter, has quit after being arrested on Friday morning on suspicion of assaulting three women. Why risk alienating people uneccesarily. 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. Ok Chairman lets move on do you as some supporters have openly said, feel that last season after the highs of the previous season, was hugely disappointing? In light of requests for this update, Chairman Danny Hunter has provided an update on where the Club stands on season ticket renewals and prices for 2020/21, as well as the ongoing and developing situation surrounding COVID-19. 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