Under the management of Steve Cook, they also earned a reputation for playing entertaining football, with fans treated to goals galore. Both will be well run, both will be organised, both will be hard working and both will be focused and competitive. That our average support not only remains over 700 but continues to rise year on year. Not bad for 90 minutes on the south coast. 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. We are hugely excited. 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. Danny xx, Website Support & Maintenance by Akiko Design - Copyright 2010 - 2021 Boreham Wood FC, Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window). Could it just be the school holidays, people being away or other local league clubs maybe taking away the floating supporter?' "In other words, if I'd put my community football club bang in trouble, if I'd just worried about me and put my staff, my players and my suppliers lives and livelihoods in danger by not doing the right thing then the football club would apparently now be eligible for the winter survival loans on the improved terms which the other National League clubs are now getting.". JT. We are now I feel at the beginning of a new era. I suppose the reality is that Im always worried in May June and July. The following season they finished as runners-up in Division One and were promoted to the Premier Division. So that leads me nicely into my next question Chairman. 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. I want to see a real pride back in our dressing room and I feel they must do better, I want to see a real pride back in my staff but I feel they must do better, I want to see a real pride back in our supporters but I feel we need far more supporters to attend and I want to see a real pride from our Town but we all know we need it to turn out. 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? 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. Boreham Wood chairman Danny Hunter has hit out at his own fans in an incredible and bizarre interview. "Let's face it, Frank Lampard has forgotten more about football than I know so it's going to be amazing to come up against him," he said. He concluded: "I apologise to everyone for causing trouble and distress. This is especially prevalent when EFL clubs already receive 100% of the Premier League Development monies, then recoup further monies in loan monies from all National League clubs, to develop their players. [8] They went on to beat Canvey Island 30 in the second round, earning a third round tie with Millwall, which they lost 20. 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. @SkyEnda, Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player. 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. "I now feel I've been misled by the governing bodies," Hunter said. As an example of my sleepless nights and calls for transparency, an important National League administrator, who trust me is a very honest and good guy, somewhat foolishly told me three weeks ago to prepare for the play offs and then two weeks later flip flopped and told me that he didnt feel there would be football at our level in 2020. Thirdly, it must still be about finding ways to ensure that every one of my staff are placed in as safe a working environment as possible. "No the truth is, other than the bigger games against the big clubs who carry large away support, we are after 5 years at National League level, clearly still no bigger than a Ryman league or Southern League Club. [5] In 199899 they reached the first round again, losing 32 at home to Luton. In the same season they also won the Isthmian League Cup. 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. Also after weve opened the new North Stand and after completing the summer stadium works for the upcoming home Arsenal and QPR games. "The last big film I worked on was Willy Wonka but this really feels like we've got the golden ticket," he tells me on the club's pitch in the Hertfordshire town, where home crowds hover around the 900 mark. Thank you for your time as always Chairman, and lets see how the season unfolds in what is predominantly a full time league. For now, I must concentrate on the well-being of our proud, if small, community Football Club thats been here since 1948 and ensure that although its on life support, that its heart will be beating when we conquer this virus and I know we will beat it. "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. [5] In 199495 they were Division One champions, and were promoted back to the Premier Division. "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. JT. I do that, not only for their own safety, but for my other staffs safety. Encouragement is a far better way for success than negativity. Filter appointments Filter appointments Current appointments Total number of appointments 9 Date of birth July 1962. Ive run out of patience with a few who seem to know the price of everything and the value of nothing and if they go back to whence they came we wont miss them. "But 407 as a gate attendance at our level is laughable. 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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. 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. It seems there is/was a hooligan element who used Wood as an outlet because it was nigh on impossible to do so at an EFL or PL club in London. "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. Put simply how do they put on a 90-minute full contact game, ignore social distancing and keep the players safe? Even in a pandemic and even while furloughing, we can try to create a fairer footballing structure and improve things across the board for all Non-League clubs. 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. Our support levels are frustrating the life out of me, as I get people on at me about us challenging the Wrexhams, Notts County and Chesterfields of this world, who all get four or five thousand fans and people's expectation of what their 99 brings is completely bonkers.I feel after today, that It might simply be the right time to re-evaluate my own ambitions and consider downsizing my year on year investment here and get rid of a few of the white elephants in the room. Perhaps our patience in May and June, will pay off and allow us to announce some real quality in July and August. It has led to National Leagues North and South voting to end their season last month, while seven clubs in the National League also voted to stop playing. 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. Finally, it just leaves me to say, we know its going to get worse, we know its going to be a challenge for all of us, but whatever it takes, I know well rise to the challenge as our Community, our friends, our loved ones and our family must always come first and football must always come second. [5], The 196869 season saw Boreham Wood win Division Two, earning promotion to Division One. If that was achieved perhaps a new East Stand could then follow in 2022/23. 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. Its why after July and August is over and after the transfer window shuts, that I hope we would of done very good business and our decisions will make us look smart and as an underdog club, one to be wary of. National League clubs have been unhappy with the way further funding for their league has been handled by the government in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. Established in 1948, they are known as "the Wood" and have a local rivalry with St Albans City. The second opinion of no football in 2020 was I feel far more realistic, and though it tells of dark times ahead, his candour and realism was hugely appreciated by myself. But the way the club is now run, plus the fact that the club, Luke and the dressing room are settled, whoever we play especially early doors, has me believing that we will certainly be competitive. WebDanny Hunter, 45, of Anthony Road, Borehamwood, was arrested in May after a dispute during an evening out at Zinco, in Shenley Road. 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. 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. 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. [5] However, they were relegated again at the end of the 200203 season, although the season did see them reach the FA Cup first round again, where they lost 50 at Torquay United. DH. In fact, his honesty helped me to change direction, and perhaps saved the club over 300k on possible contract offers and summer spend. For now though, the focus is on the next match and that's Wrexham in the FA Trophy this weekend. DH. 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 Who Is Danny Hunter Borehamwood. The reality is its still only June and with the pressure on timelines regarding the new North stand and the other facility builds. "Bob Nicholson is a good man who, like myself, cares passionately about this club and this town. 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. 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. The UK has just hit 28,000 deaths and that total is still rising at an alarming rate. Our ship for 21 years has been based on one ship, one captain and its my responsibility to look after my staff, my players, my Club and our supporters, while ensuring my Town has the Club it loves still in place, with its Community heartbeat still beating and our Meadow Park home there waiting for them when they return. 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. 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 Could it just be the school holidays, people being away or other local league clubs maybe taking away the floating supporter?". DH. After defeating Halifax Town 21 in the quarter-finals, they lost 10 to Harrogate Town in the semi-finals. Im being transparent and honest with everyone in regard to my thinking and no doubt Ill get some stick for this. Yes of course I did cover much of this in my answers to your previous questions. "If at all possible, I would hope to put the matter behind me, move forward and concentrate on the sports and education programmes and community projects I've created." Let me sign off with this update by saying this. Boreham Wood chairman Danny Hunter is not happy with the club's fans, Boreham Wood were beaten in the play-off final by Tranmere back in 2018. 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