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Woods Isthmian U18s manager stands down - applications for post invited
Paul Masters has decided to step down as our Under 18 Isthmian Youth League Manager with immediate effect. He said: "It’s been really enjoyable coaching staff for the Under 18’s, and I feel like we’ve been so close to being really successful in the league but yet so far, as the results have proven.
"Northwood is a great club to be around and the first team are going from strength to strength. The inclusion of Lewis Batten and Will Robinson has shown that there is a path into the senior side. The coaching staff of the first team are not afraid to push youth into the squad to further their development and improve the team."
We thank Paul and his management team for their efforts at the club, and now invite applications for the position. Please email Chairman Ian Barry at ibarry@pathfindergtm.com in the first instance - WhatsApp and text messages will be ignored. Please state why you wish to be considered for the position and detail any relevant experience you have.
28 April 2022
The Woods Presentation Awards are enjoyed by all!!
The Club staged its Presentation Awards night yesterday evening in @TheWoods, the Northwood FC clubhouse, and here we have James Brown's graphic re-enactment of what happened, and who received which awards!
Presentation to Robin Piper from the players
Presentation to Dan Daggett from the players
Presentation to James Brown from the players
Presentation to Rachel Hall from the players
Presentation to John Joyce from the players
Presentation to Alan Evans from the players
Thank you’s from the players to Ian Barry
Ted Tucker Trophy - awarded to Jeff Lewis (collected on his behalf by Steve Davis)
Clubman of the Year to John Joyce presented by Robin Piper
Golden Boot for Josh Helmore presented to Andy Lomas by Graham Mann (in Josh’s absence)
Goal of the Season to Sydney Ibie (at Chipstead) - presented by Dave Fox
Young Player of the Year to Dan Hosier by Richard Elderfield
Supporter of the Year - Michael Payne
Supporters’ Player of the Year to Keagan Cole by Alan Piper
Carl Stewart receives the Players’ Player of the Year award
Managers’ Player of the Year to Teddy Stacey - presented by Keagan Cole
Managers’ Player of the Year to Teddy Stacey - presented by Keagan Cole
Chairman's award goes to Peter Reynolds, Dennis Goulding and Graham Mann
Alan Evans receives a special long service award - 35 years
Quiz time - the players team beat supporters team
Quiz time - the players team beat supporters team
Shamira Hamirani very kindly sponsored the night's drinks in memory of Pat Byrne, who sadly passed away two years ago tomorrow.
24 April 2022
Woods win 8-1 against Staines in final fixture
Northwood ended their Pitching In Isthmian League South Central season with all guns blazing as they romped to an 8-1 victory away to Staines Town. The match was played at Wealdstone, with Staines' relegation already confirmed and the club's very future in doubt.
Kyal Williams put Woods ahead on seven minutes, but were shocked when Staines levelled two minutes later after what turned out to be a rare attack.
Matt Surmon restored Northwood's advantage, and the Woods led 4-1 at the interval. Surmon completed a hat-trick - his first goals for the club - in the second half, with other goals coming from Kyal Williams again, Sydney Ibie and two for Josh Helmore. A great way to end the season, and Northwood's biggest league victory since April 1992!
The match report and photos are here.
#UpTheWoods
23 April 2022
Northwood lose to a single goal at Chalfont
A single goal cost the Woods the Pitching In Isthmian League South Central points this afternoon when they went down at Chalfont St Peter in their penultimate fixture of the season.
The main talking points perhaps revolved around the over-busy referee, who issued a slew of cards, including two reds for Northwood.
The crucial winning goal - which gives Chalfont hope of avoiding a relegation play-off place - came on 79 minutes from former Woods man Micah Jackson. The match report and photos are here.
16 April 2022
Woods stalwarts celebration game on Easter Sunday
As a celebration of the contributions of two Northwood stalwarts, the Fenton Civil Engineering Stadium will stage a game this Sunday, 17th April, between two teams of players who competed for the Woods under the management and guidance of Geoff Foster and Ron King.
Geoff Foster is a former Northwood Vice-Chairman and current Life Member who ran various youth teams in Sunday football and the Allied Counties League before having several separate spells as Manager of the Woods Reserves side in the old Suburban League days, while Ron King also ran several youth sides at the club while then assisting Foster in running the second team sides.
Around 40 of their former players are keen to take part in the nostalgic match on Sunday including plenty who went on to make first team appearances for the Woods, such as Kevin Dobson, John Parsons, Richard Morton, James Achille, Kevin Beckles, Dave Baker, Adam Holden, Ryan Ambler, Peter Lawrence, Ben Miles, Matt Ward, Liam O'Keefe and Paul Page who is remembered for scoring on his debut in a 1-1 midweek draw at Canvey Island!
The game kicks-off at 1pm and everyone is welcome to pop down to watch the game, have a few drinks and swap memories of those old-days!
Other former players attending: Alex Butcher, Oliver James, Phil Spires, Simon Morley, Lee Roper, Lee Morgan, Steven Peace, Kevin Tidd, Pat O'Toole, Tony King, Danny Williams, Mitch Elliott, Daniel Egan, Stuart McMahon, Joel Mahatsari, Chris Reidy, John Sargent, Damian Stalley, Neil Russell-Smith, Tim Nye, Peter Grosse, Phil Walker, Ryan Upton, Lloyd Thompson, Pat Tidd, Mattie Rockell and Jay Breen.
14 April 2022
Northwood lose at Hanwell in County Cup semi-final
The Woods' hopes for silverware to end the season were dashed this evening, when they were defeated by a four goal margin by Hanwell Town in the semi-final of the Middlesex Senior Charity Cup.
Northwood trailed 0-3 at the interval, with Town adding a fourth at the start of the second period. Hanwell will play in the final against Uxbridge or the winners of the Southall - Bedfont & Feltham quarter-final.
The match report is here.
12 April 2022
Woods draw with Westfield in final home fixture
It was the Woods' final Pitching In Isthmian League South Central fixture 
of the season this afternoon, and they drew 1-1 with Westfield at The Fenton Civil Engineering Stadium.
Keegan Cole fired Woods ahead with an 11th minute free-kick, but Westfield levelled with a penalty in the second half, although the visitors had missed from an earlier award from 12 yards.
The match report is here.
9 April 2022
Former Woods stalwart G.W. "Joe" Saunders celebrates his 90th birthday
Happy birthday and warm wishes go to the club’s former player, secretary, treasurer and manager G.W. “Joe” Saunders, who celebrates his 90th birthday today!
Joe really was Mr Northwood during the 1950s and 1960s, and was quite literally the saviour of the club during a difficult period. For a time, Joe ran the club almost single-handedly, and kept the club afloat with help from wife Ann and their family.
Joe's playing days at left-back for Northwood started back in 1949, and he made many appearances in the club's Harrow, Wembley & District League days, finishing with a few games in our Middlesex League debut season in 1970.
We wish Joe a very happy 90th birthday from all his friends at Northwood Football Club; enjoy your family celebrations!!
7 April 2022
Woods Under 18s in home County Cup semi-final tonight
Northwood's Under 18s play in the semi-final of the Middlesex Senior Youth Cup this Thursday evening - a couple of months after being knocked out of in the quarter-finals by Uxbridge!
The young Woods were reinstated and now host Pro Football UK Development - AFC Hayes at the Fenton Civil Engineering Stadium on Thursday, kick-off 7.45 p.m., and Northwood youngsters will appreciate any support at the game. In the final, the winners will play Bedfont Sports, who beat CB Hounslow 4-1 in a replayed semi-final on Monday evening.
It's a 7.45pm kick-off; admission costs £4 for Adults, £2 Concessions and please note that it's cash only on the gate.
7 April 2022
Play-offs chasing Chertsey win at The Fenton
Northwood played their penultimate home Pitching In Isthmian League Sout
h Central fixture of the season this afternoon, but promotion-chasing Chertsey Town were comfortable 4-1 winners at The Fenton Civil Engineering Stadium.
The visitors took an early lead, and although Carl Stewart levelled with his first goal for the club on 35 minutes, Chertsey were soon back in front. Two second half strikes confirmed the three points for the Surrey outfit against an injury-hit Northwood side.
The match report and photos are here.
2 April 2022
