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NEWS ARCHIVE

Capital Woods crash

The Woods' second string crashed to a 6-2 defeat at Harrow Borough in a Capital League fixture last night, Jamie Tompkins and Andrew Harewood getting their goals.

10 April 2008
Match Report

 

Under 18s back on top

Northwood's Under 18s went back to the top of the Allied Counties Youth League last night following their 2-1 home win against North Greenford United.

Chris Michael gave Woods a 44th minute lead, and Luke Aldridge made it two on 80 minutes. North Greenford pulled one back with a stoppage-time spot-kick.

10 April 2008
Match Report

 

Allieds face Hayes in semi-final

The Woods' Under 18s will have to beat main Allied Counties title rivals Hayes & Yeading United if they are to progress to the Final of the League Cup, after the two clubs were drawn together in the semi-finals yesterday. The game will take place at Chestnut Avenue next Monday, 14th April, at 7.45p.m.

The other semi-final will see Maidenhead United take on the winners of the Colney Heath v Burnham quarter-final, which was abandoned when they first played and will be replayed on the same night at the Woods take on United.

9 April 2008
 

 

Northwood take a point

The Woods took a point from a 1-1 draw at play-off hopefuls Maldon Town this afternoon, as their improved form continued. Colin Payne gave Gary Edwards his first Ryman League start due to injury ruling out Ryan Tackley, whilst Matt Baxter and Rodney Hicks were given the nod in favour of Jerome Hall and Abdul Yoki, both of whom were on the bench.

In a generally even game, Sean Sonner coolly gave Northwood a 23rd minute lead from the penalty spot after the referee spotted a handling offence, but Matt Cutchey equalised five minutes before the break.

5 April 2008
Match Report & photos

 

Under 18s go top

Northwood went top of the Allied Counties League Premier Division last night after they completed the double over champions and previous leaders Hayes & Yeading.

Skipper Nick Glenday gave Woods the lead three minutes before the break, and Aryan Taj put them two up in the 68th minute. Although Hayes pulled one back late on, Northwood held on to claim the points with an excellent result following the disappointment at Chesham two days earlier.

3 April 2008
Match Report

 

Woods make it five out of six

Northwood chalked up their fifth win in six outings last night, when a solitary goal from Sean Sonner decided the points in the Woods' favour, running out 1-0 winners over Wingate & Finchley. Manager Colin Payne commented afterwards: "It wasn't the best of performances, but the lads kept battling throughout, and I felt that we did deserve the points."

2 April 2008
Match Report

 

Allieds are beaten

The Woods' Under 18s were beaten 4-2 at Chesham United in an Allied Counties League outing this evening. They went a goal down in the first minute but equalised when Aryan Taj scored direct from a corner. Chesham then stormed forward and grabbed two goals before half-time, the second with a suspicion of offside.

After the break, the Woods tried to get back into the game and reduced the arrears when Taj added his second from the penalty-spot. They pushed for the equaliser but were hit by a sucker punch in the 89th minute when Chesham wrapped up a deserved win.

Northwood will need to regroup before Wednesday night's top-of-the-table clash against Hayes & Yeading United.

31 March 2008
Match Report

 

Two on the move

Woods manager Colin Payne has this week released two of his squad. Goalkeeper Ben Harris has been transferred to Harrow Borough, whilst Enfield Town have snapped up Manny Sackey.

Both players made a handful of Northwood appearances, and we wish them all the best with their new clubs.

30 March 2008
 

 

Woods edge out Ware

Sean Sonner's 94th minute goal won this afternoon's thrilling Ryman One North encounter with play-off chasing Ware at Chestnut Avenue. Despite the poor conditions, this was one of the best games seen at Northwood Park this season, in which the Herts outfit took a 54th minute lead. Sonner levelled with 16 minutes left on the clock, then he headed a late winner after a superb run by Michael Gordon down the right flank.

29 March 2008
Match Report

 

Reserves are beaten

Woods' second string went down 4-2 at Croydon Athletic in a Capital League fixture last night. They trailed by three goals at the break, and although they performed better in the second half, netting through Jack Bennett and Andrew Harewood, but it wasn't enough to avoid defeat.

28 March 2008
 

 

Allieds in narrow cup win

A second half headed goal from Jake O'Meara gave Northwood's under 18s a 1-0 win at Kidlington in the quarter-final of the Allied Counties League Cup last night.

27 March 2008
Match Report

 

Woods slump at Edgware

Northwood slumped to a solitary goal defeat in the local derby at Edgware Town this afternoon, producing a very disappointing performance after Saturday's five-goal display. In a dour game, there were few attempts on goal from either side, but unfortunately the Wares scored a 12th minute winner from one.

24 March 2008
Match Report

 

Brentwood hit for five

Recent signing Sean Sonner hit a superb hat-trick as Northwood hit five without reply against play-off chasing Brentwood Town at Chestnut Avenue yesterday. John Christian also netted for the Woods, whilst Town keeper Marc Palmer was credited with an own goal for the other score.

The Essex side displayed plenty of attacking enterprise, which was repelled strongly by a home defence in which Lee Holland and Mitch Swain were outstanding, and Woods gained full revenge for a heavy early-season defeat at Brentwood.

23 March 2008
Match Report & photos

 

Allieds take narrow win

Northwood's Under 18s gained a 2-1 win over Oxford City in an Allied Counties League Premier Division fixture at Chestnut Avenue last night, to confirm their current second place in the table, whilst leaders Hayes & Yeading were beaten.

Courtney Francis and Will Hudson were the young Woods' scorers.

20 March 2008
Match Report

 

Woods see off Bury in thriller

On-loan striker Matt Baxter hit a hat-trick - and saw a penalty saved - as Northwood narrowly came out on top, 4-3, in an entertaining Ryman One North clash with Bury Town last night.

The Woods raced into a two-goal lead, but were pulled back to level pegging before Ryan Tackley put them 3-2 up just before the half-time whistle. Baxter completed his hat-trick midway through the second half, only for Bury to get a goal back with eleven minutes remaining - resulting in a nail-biting finale to a game which left both managers pulling their hair out at their teams' defending. But a great match for the spectators!!

19 March 2008
Match Report

 

Northwood hit three at Wivenhoe

Two goals shortly before the half-time interval put the Woods on the road to a 3-0 Ryman One North win at struggling Wivenhoe Town this afternoon. The Essex side pushed strongly in the opening ten minutes, but Northwood weathered the storm, and pulled themselves back into the game, led by the impressive Sean Sonner in attack.

Abdul Yoki headed Woods ahead on 38 minutes, and on-loan Matt Baxter made it two from close range on the stroke of half-time. Danny Murphy wrapped up the points with a long-range 62nd minute effort.

15 March 2008
Match Report & photos

 

Woods add midfielder to squad

Northwood manager Colin Payne added to his squad on Friday with the signing of Rodney Hicks. A 21-year-old central midfielder, Hicks started as a youngster at Bolton, before playing for Wealdstone, Kings Lynn, Peterborough United, Cheshunt, and most recently, Halesowen Town.

15 March 2008
 

 

Woods win County Youth Cup

Congratulations to our Allied Counties management team Phil Hatcher and Jez Reilly and their players, who this evening won the Jeff Ritson Middlesex County Youth Cup for the first time when they beat Hillingdon Borough 3-1 in the Final at North Greenford United FC.

Jack Bennett gave Northwood a fifth minute lead, but Borough levelled midway through the first half, so the teams were level at the break. Aryan Taj put Woods 2-1 ahead in the 58th minute, then Jamie Tomkins' goal confirmed that the trophy was coming to Northwood Park. Well done to the whole squad!!

Chairman Ian Barry commented: "My personal congratulations go to the Under 18s who won the County Cup on Wednesday night. This was without doubt a magnificent achievement and keeps them on course for a League and Cup double. Sadly, I could not be at the game as I was at the home of football (?!) to see Derby demolished, but I hear that the lads turned in a great second half performance. It is hoped that a few of these stars will progress within the club and ultimately play in the 1st team, as others have done in the past.”

12 March 2008
Match Report & photos

 

Under 11s manager/coach required

Northwood Football Club is looking for a manager / coach for one of its Under 11 teams for next season.  The team will play in the Watford Friendly League. 

The club is looking for a person who will carry out one training session per week and run the team on a match day.  Ideally the manager should have a Level 1 qualification, but the club will put the right person on the FA coaching courses to achieve at least this minimum standard.

Please contact Steve Williams on 020 8428 1533 or 07970 237104 if you are interested in taking this age group within this FA Community Club, which is aligned to the senior side. 

 

10 March 2008
 

 

Potters Bar take point

The Woods were held to a 1-1 draw by Potters Bar Town in a disappointing Ryman One North game at Chestnut Avenue yesterday. Northwood's new signing from Harefield United, Sean Sonner looked lively and was unlucky to see his header cleared off the line. The home side took a 41st minute lead through John Christian, but Junior Dadson levelled for Potters Bar eleven minutes after the restart.

9 March 2008
Match Report

 

Woods sign striker

Northwood manager Colin Payne has added to his striking options with the signing of former England Under 18 Schoolboy international Sean Sonner from Harefield United. The 21-year-old is amongst the Spartan South Midlands League's leading goalscorers this season, with 31 in league and cups - and he netted against the Woods in the Middlesex Charity Cup tie in November, as well as twice in a friendly last July.

Colin Payne said: "Sean is an exciting player, who I am sure will do well in our side - and will score goals." Sonner is expected to make his debut against Potters Bar tomorrow.

7 March 2008
 

 

Capital defeat

A second game within three days proved too much for Northwood's young reserve side this evening, as they crashed to a 4-1 defeat against Staines Town at Wheatsheaf Park.

But they started well enough, and Rico Grimm - whom Woods gave just signed from Staines - put them ahead, a lead they maintained until the break. However, four second half goals gave the home side a comfortable victory in the final analysis.

6 March 2008
 

 

Reserves take a point

Goals from Andrew Harewood and Laurie Walters gave Northwood's second string a point from a 2-2 draw in last night's Capital League game at Boreham Wood.

Woods now lead the table by four points, although closest rivals Dulwich hamlet have played two games less.

Mark Barnham's side are in action again on Thursday evening, when they play at Staines Town, kick-off 7.30 p.m.

4 March 2008
 

 

Woods see off Wingate

The Woods collected all three points from this afternoon's Ryman One North trip to Wingate & Finchley, Michael Gordon taking advantage of a slip in the home defence to fire home just before the half-time whistle.

On a wild, windswept afternoon, the poor general quality of the play from both sides was only exceeded by the poor quality of the refereeing!

1 March 2008
Match Report & photos

 

New faces brought in

In the light of several injuries, Woods manager Colin Payne has brought in some new players ahead of tomorrow's visit to Wingate & Finchley. Diminutive striker Prince Toku, who impressed in the reserves on Wednesday, has joined from Harrow Borough, and defender Manny Sackey has been transferred from Waltham Forest, having captained Hayes reserves last season. Other new faces are tall front man Rico Grimm, signed from Staines and has also played for Slough this season, whilst reserves player Danny Power has signed Ryman League forms.

29 February 2008
 

 

Capital victory

Northwood went three points clear at the top of the Capital League after defeating reigning champions and nearest rivals Dulwich Hamlet 1-0 at Chestnut Avenue last night.

The Woods dominated much of the play, but the winner didn't arrive until the 85th minute, when two substitutes combined to create the goal: some good work from Laurie Walters was completed by Andrew Harewood's finish.

28 February 2008
Match Report

 

Allieds progress...just

Northwood's under 18s progressed to the quarter-finals of the Allied Counties League Cup last night when an 85th minute Nick Glenday winner clinched a 3-2 victory over South Division leaders Wokingham & Emmbrook.

Aiden Lynam gave Woods an 28th minute lead and Arjan Taj made it 2-0 three minutes later. But the Woods quickly conceded two goals, in the 33rd and 36th minutes, and were struggling to win a hard-fought tie until Glenday popped up with the winner with extra time looming.

26 February 2008
 

 

Title-chasers steal the points

Northwood slipped to only their second home defeat since August yesterday when title-chasing AFC Sudbury stole the points with a 1-0 victory that they scarcely deserved. The Woods looked the better side overall, but some excellent goalkeeping combined with poor finishing cost them dearly, and the solitary goal from the Suffolk side, scored early in the second period, left them pointless. But they could look back on a generally good performance...except in front of goal!

24 February 2008
Match Report

 

Under 18s hit three

The Woods' Under 18s chalked up a convincing 3-0 victory at home to Kidlington last night in an Allied Counties League Premier Division fixture.

Courtney Francis gave the young Woods a fifth minute lead, and Elliott Gibbs made it 2-0 on sixteen minutes. Ollie Wright's 55th minute goal wrapped up the points for Northwood.

The reserves went top of the Capital League last night - without playing a game! - as a result of Dulwich Hamlet's defeat by Staines.

21 February 2008
 

 

Woods go out of County Cup

Northwood's hold on the Middlesex Senior Cup ended last night when Hendon gained an flattering 3-0 win in the semi-final tie at Chestnut Avenue. The Ryman Premier side took a ninth minute lead, but Woods scorned the chance to level seven minutes later when Ryan Tackley had his penalty saved.

Hendon netted two further goals late in the game to clinch a place in the final, where they will face Hampton & Richmond Borough.

20 February 2008
Match Report

 

Woods take point at Aveley

On-loan striker Matt Baxter made his Northwood debut this afternoon, but he was unable to find the net as his temporary new club took a point at Aveley in a dour goal-less draw.

However, that extended the Woods' recent good run, which has seen just one defeat in the last fifteen outings.

16 February 2008
Match Report

 

Squad changes for Northwood

The Woods' squad has this week been depleted by the departure of defender James Fisher (pictured) to Blue Square South side St Albans City. The young right-back has been playing well since joining from lowly Ruislip Manor and has also filled in both centrally and at left-back during recent injury problems. He scored the equalising goal against Waltham Abbey last weekend, his second goal of his short spell.

St. Albans are struggling near the foot of their division and looking to avoid relegation for the second successive season under their third manager of the campaign. We wish James well at his new club.

With Adrian Abramian starting a massive 35-day suspension for a hard to believe sending-off while playing Sunday football, Colin Payne has had to move to secure a replacement. 19-year-old striker Matt Baxter has joined the club on a month's loan from Ryman Premier side Ashford Town and comes straight into the squad at Aveley. Matt has been a prolific goalscorer at youth and reserve team levels with Ashford but lost his place in the first-team at the start of the season through injury and has been unable to break back into a winning team despite scoring four goals in the past week for the reserve side. On Wednesday night he netted both goals in a 2-1 victory at Harrow Borough as the Tangerines got through to the final of the Middlesex Premier Cup.

16 February 2008
 

 

Ian Barry on Wealdstone departure

In his website notes today, Chairman Ian Barry comments on the concerns that certain people have about the club's future financial viability following the departure - as always expected - of Wealdstone F.C. from Northwood Park at the end of the season.

15 February 2008
From The Chairman's Office

 

Under 18s share points

Northwood's Allied Counties side were held to a 3-3 draw at Reading Town this evening. They were cruising and 3-0 up before half-time with goals from Nick Glenday, Aiden Lynam and Elliott Gibbs but then lost Sam Holland to a serious injury, which looks like a double-break of the leg.

Reading hit back with two goals in the second-half and then scored an equaliser with thirty seconds left.

We wish Sam all the best for as speedy a recovery as possible.

13 February 2008
 

 

Woods draw with Abbey

Northwood were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Waltham Abbey this afternoon. Despite hitting the woodwork on three occasions, the Woods had to share the points: Marc Sontag gave Abbey a fortuitous 13th minute lead, and James Fisher levelled just before the break - but there was to be no further scoring.

9 February 2008
Match Report & photos

 

Chairman's Update

Chairman Ian Barry promised last week to provide more information concerning Elliott Buchanan's move to Conference outfit, so today we bring you this update. Click below...

6 February 2008
From The Chairman's Office

 

Capital win

Woods' second string gained an excellent 3-2 win at Maidenhead United in a Capital League fixture tonight.

Aryan Taj, Hugo Figueiredo and Danny Brown were the Northwood marksmen.

6 February 2008
Match Report

 

Northwood back to winning ways

After slumping to their first defeat in twelve games at the weekend, the Woods resumed their winning ways with a 2-1 win at Potters Bar Town in windswept conditions last night. It certainly wasn't the best of performances, but Northwood just about deserved the points. New signing Phil Turner - on dual registration with Chesham United - gave Woods a 10th minute lead, and the home side levelled a few minutes before the break.

Dwane Williams netted the winner in the 68th minute with a long-range effort that the Bar keeper probably should have kept out – but it was enough to earn three more points.

6 February 2008
Match Report

 

Woods' unbeaten run ends

Northwood's ten-match unbeaten run came to an end at Dartford's Princes Park this afternoon. Despite taking the lead twice, through Abdul Yoki and Adrian Abramian, the Woods were finally defeated by the aerial bombardment tactics of the Ryman One North leaders.

2 February 2008
Match Report & photos

 

Elliott on the move

The Woods' exciting young striker Elliott Buchanan yesterday moved to leading Conference side Stevenage Borough, signing a two-year contract with the Hertfordshire outfit who are chasing promotion to the Football League. Borough manager Peter Taylor, the former England boss, moved quickly to sign Elliott after seeing him in training earlier in the week.

Although Elliott had - despite repeated efforts by club officials - declined to sign a contract with Northwood, Stevenage have given the Woods a sell-on agreement in the event of a future big-money transfer, and Peter Taylor will bring his side for a friendly at Chestnut Avenue at the start of next season.

Northwood chairman Ian Barry said: "Although we are naturally sorry to see him go, this is a good move for Elliott, who I am sure has a great career ahead of him, and we wish him well. I am also grateful to Stevenage for playing fair with us, after we have developed Elliott through our youth and reserve sides into the senior team.

"More news about the transfer and how it came about will be reported on this site early next week. We are currently only concentrating on our important league fixture against Dartford tomorrow. In the meantime, everyone can be fully assured that the club did everything in its power to make sure the move was in everyone’s interests, which it certainly has been. It has been a long week and speculation about Elliott has been building for some considerable time now: there has been many conversations over the last few weeks and overall the deal was the best we could have hoped for in the circumstances."

1 February 2008
 

 

Fixtures re-arrangement

Northwood's home game against Wingate & Finchley, scheduled for Tuesday 12th February, has been postponed as the North London outfit now have a London Senior Cup tie, which takes precedence, that evening. It is anticipated that the fixture will now be played on Tuesday 1st April, and this will be confirmed shortly.

The home fixture against Suffolk outfit Bury Town has been fixed for Tuesday 18th March, kick-off 7.45 p.m.

31 January 2008
 

 

Under 18s reach County final

Congratulations to Woods' Under 18s, who this evening reached the final of the Middlesex County FA Senior Youth Cup with an impressive 4-1 win over Edgware Town at Chestnut Avenue.

There was a flurry of goals at the start of the tie, with Tyrone Durrant giving Northwood a first minute lead and Nick Glenday making it 2-0 after three minutes - only for the visitors to pull one back with just six minutes on the clock. Jack Bennett gave Woods a 3-1 advantage on 43 minutes, and after they hit the bar in the second half, Durrant netted his second to wrap up the tie with ten minutes remaining.

Northwood will meet Hillingdon Borough in the final at North Greenford United F.C. on Wednesday 12th March.

30 January 2008
 

 

Woods see off Witham

Second half goals from Danny Murphy and Jerome Hall gave Northwood a richly-deserved victory at Chestnut Avenue over Witham Town this afternoon, to make it eleven games without defeat.

Woods' keeper Mitch Swain made a penalty save - his third in four spot-kicks he has faced - when the home side led 1-0, but visiting custodian Stuart Crumpen had a blinder, pulling off a string of outstanding stops throughout the game.

26 January 2008
Match Report & photos

 

Complete your collection

Copies of the matchday magazines printed for the two postponed games this season, against Wingate & Finchley and Bury Town, are being made available to collectors of the Woods' publications, as completely new editions will be produced on the new dates.

To reserve your copies, email us at enquiries@northwoodfc.com, and collect them at Saturday's match against Witham.

24 January 2008
 

 

Another game off

Tonight's Middlesex County Youth Cup semi-final against Edgware Town at Chestnut Avenue has again been postponed as the pitch is still waterlogged.

23 January 2008
 

 

Northwood progress in Senior Cup

The Woods moved into the semi-final of the Middlesex Senior Cup this evening with an excellent 3-1 over Edgware Town at the White Lion Ground.

Abdul Yoki put Northwood ahead in the sixth minute and Elliott Buchanan made it two on the half-hour mark. Edgware pulled one back in the 84th minute, but Elliott made the game safe on 89 minutes.

In the semi-final Northwood will play hosts to Hendon, who won their quarter-final tie 3-2 at Staines Town this evening.

22 January 2008
Match Report

 

Mitch loan extended

The club are delighted to announce that goalkeeper Mitch Swain has signed a long-term loan deal from tenants Wealdstone which takes him to the end of the season.

Mitch has been in outstanding form since starting his loan in October, and although he has missed the last two games through injury, he should be fit to return to action in next Saturday's home game against Witham Town.

20 January 2008
 

 

Woods see off Tilbury

After a slow first half performance at Tilbury this afternoon, goals after the break from Adrian Abramian and Michael Gordon earned Northwood the three Ryman One North points, and extended their unbeaten run to nine matches.

The skill and pace shown in the second period might easily have been rewarded with more goals for the Woods, but manager Colin Payne was happy with the result on a difficult surface.

19 January 2008
Match Report & photos

 

Bury Town game postponed

Following a referee's inspection, tonight's Ryman One North fixture against Bury Town has been postponed as the Chestnut Avenue pitch is waterlogged.

 

15 January 2008
 

 

Woods share six goals

An exciting action-packed game at Chestnut Avenue this afternoon saw the points shared in a six-goal thriller against Arlesey Town.

Woods edged the play overall, and inexplicably were denied a penalty for a blatant handball, but they had to settle for a 3-3 draw.

Elliott Buchanan, Jerome Hall and Bradley Hewitt were on the mark for the Woods.

12 January 2008
Match Report

 

Allieds game off

Tonight's Allied Counties League fixture against Hayes  & Yeading at Chestnut Avenue has been  postponed, as the pitch is still waterlogged after last night's downpours, whilst some light rain continues to fall.

9 January 2008
 

 

Northwood win at Wakering

The Woods chalked up an excellent 3-2 victory away to Great Wakering Rovers this evening, to extend their unbeaten run to seven matches.

Great Wakering took a 14th minute lead, but Woods led 2-1 at the break thanks to goals from Elliott Buchanan on 38 and 45 minutes. Elliott competed his hat-trick sixteen minutes into the second period, and although the home side pulled one back in the 74th minute, Colin Payne's side clinched the three points.

8 January 2008
Match Report

 

Old-boys lose cup-tie

Northwood's old-boys went out of the Isthmian Veterans Cup last night when they lost 3-0 at Metropolitan Police in a quarter-final tie.

The damage was done when the Police scored two early goals, and they wrapped things up with a third in the closing seconds of the game.

 

8 January 2008
Match Report

 

Woods share points again

Northwood drew their fourth game in a row this afternoon when they came away from Ilford's Cricklefields Stadium with a 2-2 draw. But the Woods gave a sub-standard performance, even allowing for the poor playing surface.

The home side took the lead, only for Elliott Buchanan to level for the Woods. And when the top scorer netted again with ten minutes remaining it looked although the points would be leaving with Northwood - until Ilford equalised with just a couple of minutes to go.

5 January 2008
Match Report

 

£250 Team Northwood winner

Congratulations to Robin Piper, who has collected a cheque for £250 as the winner of the Team Northwood Christmas draw.

Team Northwood has been re-launched under Commercial Manager Martin Sargent with the ambition to return to the prize money structure originally created when we started the successful fund raiser, so we need many more members to sign up. To join, or for more information, please contact Martin Sargent (07878 027398) or email martin@teamnorthwood.co.uk.

30  December 2007
 

 

Enfield draw for Woods

It took a 93rd minute equaliser from James Fisher to earn it, but Northwood gained a deserved 2-2 draw at promotion-chasing Enfield Town this afternoon.

Fit-again Jerome Hall gave Woods a sixth minute lead, but Enfield were awarded - and converted - a very dubious penalty on 14 minutes when the ball clearly struck Adam Theo's chest and not arm. The home side went ahead just before the interval, but Fisher's goal won the visitors a merited point.

29 December 2007
Match Report

 

Two new signings

Manager Colin Payne brought two new players into the squad for today's game at Enfield Town. Michael Gordon (pictured) and Dwain Williams (different spelling!), both of whom have played for Harrow Borough and Hemel Hempstead this season, signed in time to be available for the match.

Michael is an experienced player, having made 22 first team appearances for MK Dons and also played Conference football for Aldershot and Crawley.

 

29 December 2007
 

 

Boxing Day draw

The Woods' Boxing Day clash with Edgware Town ended in a goal-less draw at Chestnut Avenue. In an entertaining encounter in which neither side could manage a breakthrough, a share of the spoils was a fair result.

 

27 December 2007
Match Report & photos

 

Woods take a point at Canvey

A late Bradley Hewitt equaliser earned Northwood a point from a hard-fought Ryman One North encounter at Canvey Island's Park Lane this afternoon.

Woods had hit the woodwork in the first half, but they were up against it when the home side took an 83rd minute lead. However, Northwood's newest contract man popped up with the leveller to bring the club some Christmas cheer.

22 December 2007
Match report & photos

 

One loan extended...

Colin Payne was delighted to extend the loan of goalkeeper Mitch Swain into a third month from tenants Wealdstone. The 20-year-old has played a major part in the Woods turnaround in form since making his debut at Sittingbourne in the FA Trophy, during which time there have been seven victories in his twelve appearances.

However, the loan of winger Danny Hart from Barnet has come to an end after two months after he was injured playing for the Bees in a Herts Senior Cup match at Stevenage Borough on Wednesday night.

Two players have also been registered on Ryman League forms this week. Tall, 25-year-old striker Warren Coborne played for the Capital League side on Wednesday night and has previous experience with Bristol Rovers, Egham Town, Walton Casuals, Flackwell Heath, Fleet Town, Bisley Sports, Farnborough Town and, latterly, Guildford City.

Also, a familiar name in midfielder Danny Julienne has signed having been dogged by a foot injury all season. Neither are expected to be fit enough to be included in tomorrow's squad for the trip to Canvey Island.

21 December 2007
 

 

Bradley signs up

The Woods were given a boost this week when nineteen-year-old defender Bradley Hewitt committed his immediate future to the club by signing a contract which runs at least until 2009.

The tall central defender, who joined from Boreham Wood in October last year, has performed consistently well this season, and the contract is testament to his progress in his time at Northwood.

Chairman Ian Barry commented: "This is great news and what made it more pleasing was that the signing took place shortly after he had scored a goal and we kept a clean sheet against Waltham Forest; our first shut-out of the season.

"We are also in discussions currently with a few other players about signing contracts with the club."

19 December 2007
 

 

Capital draw

Northwood's young reserve team played a goalless draw at home to a strong Chesham United side in the Capital League at Chestnut Avenue last night.

19 December 2007
Match report

 

Simieon moves on

Following the receipt of the statutory seven days' notice, Simieon Howell has announced that he is joining Jermaine Hamilton at  Fleet Town. The Southern League South & West outfit are closer to Simieon's home, and since he started a new job he has found it difficult to attend training at Northwood. The midfielder has been a regular in the Woods' side this season, but manager Colin Payne has already brought in John Christian to fill the gap in the squad.

18 December 2007
 

 

Draw for Allieds

In bitterly cold conditions, the Under 18s drew 2-2 at bottom club Kidlington last night, despite twice taking the lead, through Courtney Francis and Aryan Taj.

18 December 2007
Match report

 

Woods equal record score

Northwood equalled their best-ever victory in Isthmian League football this afternoon when they soundly beat Waltham Forest 6-0 at Chestnut Avenue.

Elliott Buchanan and Adrian Abramian both scored twice, with the Woods' other goals coming from Ryan Tackley and Bradley Hewitt.

15 December 2007