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Woods crash out of FA Cup at first hurdle
Two goals in six first half minutes cost Northwood their hopes of FA Cup glory for another season this afternoon, AFC Rushden & Diamonds of the United Counties League running out 2-1 winners in the Preliminary Round tie at Northwood Park.
Woods should have been ahead after early pressure, Garry Senior delaying and allowing the AFC keeper to save, and then JJ Bates struck a powerful drive against the post. Then Rushden struck on 29 and 35 minutes to lead at the break. Niko Muir pulled one back just after the hour, but despite their best efforts, Woods were unable to get back on level terms.
The match report and photos are here; a few copies of the full-colour matchday programme are still available to order online from our publications section, priced at £2.
Northwood reserves won 1-0 at Tring Athletic in the Suburban League North Division this afternoon.
31 August 2013
Reserves lose, Under 18s draw
Woods reserves led twice in Wednesday night's Suburban League North Division game away to Leighton Town but the home side hit back to win 3-2. Mark Burgess and new signing Aaron McLeish were on target for Northwood; the match report is here.
And this evening the Under 18s drew 2-2 at Camberley Town in a Ryman Youth League Central Division game, Richard Brown and David Palmer the Woods' scorers.
29 August 2013
Bank Holiday derby win
Mark Burgess' squad bounced back from two successive home defeats with a deserved 1-0 victory in the Calor League local derby fixture at North Greenford this afternoon.
The hard-fought game was won by man of the match Garry Senior's 20th minute goal which followed good build-up play from Jon-Jo Bates and Joakim Ehui, and means that Woods have won both their away league games - without conceding a goal - but have a 0% record at Northwood Park!The match report and photos are here.
26 August 2013
Northwood lose to Daventry
The Woods slumped to their second home defeat of the fledgling season this afternoon, when Daventry Town comfortably took the Calor League Central Division points with a 3-0 victory at Chestnut Avenue in front of a mediocre crowd.
Fielding debutant keeper Jake Knight in place of the departed James Reading, Northwood trailed by two goals at the break, and although they improved in the second half, the Northamptonshire outfit added a third goal in stoppage time and now top the table as the only side with the maximum nine points.
The match report and photos are here; the new-look full-colour matchday programme can stilll be ordered online from our publications section.
24 August 2013
It's Rushden in the FA Cup
The Woods will take on fans' club AFC Rushden & Diamonds in the F.A. Cup Preliminary Round at Northwood Park on Saturday week, 31st August, after the United Counties League Premier Division outfit won 6-1 in Tuesday night's home replay against London Colney.
The original Rushden & Diamonds club moved up through the leagues, reaching League Two before dropping back down and financial problems caused their ultimate demise. But the fans' club won promotion last year in their first season, and they are well supported - 546 watched the replay - so hopefully we can look forward to a good atmosphere at Chestnut Avenue next week!
22 August 2013
Dunstable take the points
Northwood's opening Calor League fixture of the new season at Chestnut Avenue last night ended in disappointment as promoted Spartan South Midlands League champions Dunstable Town ran out 3-1 winners.
The visitors started very strongly, winning a string of corners, but Woods went ahead on 34 minutes when Garry Senior forced the ball home from close range. However, Town were level within 60 seconds through Lee Roache. Joseph Bruce made it 1-2 on 52 minutes and former Northwood defender Danny Murphy wrapped up the points five minutes from the end.
The match report and photos are here; the new-look full colour matchday programme is still available online from our publications section.
Woods' Under 18s went down 1-5 in their first Ryman Youth League game of the season away to Conference club Woking; Ronnie Blagden was Northwood's goalscorer on 35 minutes. Match report and photos are here.
21 August 2013
Sponsor your favourite Woods player!!
Here's your chance to sponsor a Northwood player for the 2013/14 season! With the new Calor Southern League campaign now underway, this really is the ideal time to back your favourite player!
For a donation of just £60 for the season, your sponsorship will be recognised both on the website and in every edition of the award-winning Matchday Programme.
The following players are currently available for sponsorship: Ryan Phillips, Rashaun Raphael, Mark Burgess, Craig White, George Nicholas, James Burgess, Wayne Jackson, Sonny Bailey-Aird, Garry Senior, Luke Wells, Lee Close. Also available to sponsor are the backroom team. Details of all the squad can be found here.
To "reserve" your player sponsorship, please email us here or contact any committee member at the next match. Please make your donation as soon as possible, either as a "gift" via PayPal to enquiries@northwoodfc.com, or by cheque/cash.
Thanks for your support!!
20 August 2013
New programme launched tomorrow
The Woods play their first home game of the new campaign tomorrow evening with the visit of Dunstable Town - and the club will be launching its new-look matchday programme for the game!
The matchday programme has been completely redesigned, containing several new features, including a fascinating Twenty Questions with one of the Northwood players; starting with skipper Brad Hewitt tomorrow - find out what is his ambition for this season!
Glossy and in full colour, the matchday programme is still priced at £2, and you won't want to miss out! Copies will be on sale from the clubhouse bar and at the turnstiles. Also available from the bar will be the Woods Annual Handbook 2013.
19 August 2013
Great Woods start to new season
Northwood got off to a great start when the new Calor Southern League season got underway this afternoon, taking all three points from their visit to title favourites Slough Town.
It was a pretty even encounter throughout, with the Woods' winning goal coming from substitute Ronnel Dennis with just three minutes of normal time left to play. The goalscorer was signed yesterday on dual registration with Harrow Borough; what a great start for him!
Northwood reserves staged a brilliant second half fightback when their Suburban League North Division campaign started today. Visitors Newport Pagnell Town led 4-0 at the break, but goals from Aron Ruszel (2), Ronnie Blagden and a Wayne Jackson penalty earned Dave Fox's side a point right at the end. Match report and photos are here.
The Woods' Under 18s had a good 4-1 victory at Berkhamsted in a friendly on Thursday night, ahead of their first Ryman Youth League game at Woking next Tuesday.
17 August 2013
New FA Respect video is launched
The FA Respect Programme have today released a new video campaign for Respect that they believe will help clubs in continuing to offer a safe, fair and enjoyable experience of the game.
The FA launched the Respect programme in 2008 in response to behavioural problems at all levels of the game. Since then they’ve campaigned on behalf of the beautiful game and have seen an improvement in on field behaviour, the retention of more referees, a fall in the number of assaults on referees and provided a better environment for children to learn and enjoy football.
However, there is always more work to do, and the new video is a bit different to the previous FA Respect campaigns but really gets the message across. To see the video click here. For more information on the FA’s Respect Programme please visit the FA website here.
14 August 2013
Snap up your season ticket!
Season ticket sales have been going well for the 2013-14 campaign - and if you haven't bought yours yet, why not do so now?
Season tickets offer an excellent discount over the normal price for regular supporters. An adult season ticket costs only £130 and this entitles you to admission to all Northwood home Southern League and League Cup games plus all home Suburban League matches. The price for Senior Citizens is just £65, and this season we have introduced an additional category so that supporters aged 16-19 and in full-time education will be charged just £30.
And don't forget that members of Team Northwood qualify for a half-price season ticket - and it's free if you have two Team Northwood shares!
Click here for more information and an application form: order today!!
12 August 2013
Woods' good final pre-season game
Northwood's programme of pre-season friendlies came to an end this afternoon with a tough game against Conference South club Maidenhead United, which ended as a 2-1 victory for the visitors from two steps higher in the pyramid.
The Woods gave a strong showing throughout the game, with plenty of promise for the upcoming Calor League season. Harry Pritchard gave the Magpies a 32nd lead with a cross-shot that deceived keeper James Reading, but sub Oliver Sprague levelled with a fine finish nine minutes into the second period. The game could have gone either way in the final half-hour, but it was Tony Mendy who grabbed the winner for Maidenhead with five minutes left on the clock.
Match report and photos are here. The full-colour souvenir matchday programme is still available to order online here.
10 August 2013
Don't miss out on the Northwood Annual Handbook 2013
The Northwood FC Annual Handbook 2013 is now on sale, and can be ordered from this website today!
The 56-pages in the full-colour Handbook 2013 are packed with many features, statistics, photos and more, reflecting the 2012-13 season for all areas of the club - the first team, reserves, Under 18s, Veterans Cup winning team and the Sunday youth sides - and also including plenty of historical Woods information, some not seen in print before! Plus comments from manager Mark Burgess on each of his players - including "Burgo on Burgo".... definitely one not to miss!!
To order your copy of the 2013 Northwood FC Annual Handbook, costing just £3 plus p&p, visit our Publications section now!
9 August 2013
Northwood celebrate Sir Bobby Robson National Football Day
On Saturday afternoon Northwood FC will take part in a whole game celebration that includes 150 community football events taking place across the country.
Northwood Football Club is proud to be supporting Sir Bobby Robson National Football Day — which the FA has created as a celebration of grassroots football and the 400,000 volunteers without whom we wouldn’t have a national game.
The Woods' pre-season friendly at Northwood Park this Saturday against Maidenhead United of the Conference South is part of this celebration. There will be involvement from the club's youth section players, and the whole community is invited to come along to Chestnut Avenue - we hope to see you there!
8 August 2013
Woods win at Bushey
Northwood ran out 3-1 winners in their penultimate pre-season friendly this evening, away to Herts County League champions Bushey Sports Club (formerly Met. Police Bushey).
The home side opened the scoring, and Woods' leveller was an own goal, before fine second half strikes from A Trialist and Luke Wells clinched the win for Mark Burgess' side.
Woods' team was: Reading, McDonnell, Phillips, Hewitt, J Burgess, White, Bates, M Burgess, Senior, Muir, Bailey-Aird. Subs. McCluskey, Raphael, Wells, A Trialist, B Trialist, C Trialist.
6 August 2013
First home friendly is drawn with Hendon
The Woods played a goal-less draw on their first Northwood Park appearance of the season this afternoon, a pre-season friendly against Ryman Premier Hendon.
With James McCluskey and Jon-Jo Bates back in a Northwood shirt, manager Mark Burgess continued to run the rule over a few other potential signings, and today's team lined up: Reading, McDonnell, Phillips, J Burgess, Hewitt, Nicholas, Bailey-Aird, White, Senior, Bates, Muir. Subs. Raphael, Close, M Burgess, Duncan, Wells and A Triallist.
3 August 2013
One win, one defeat
Northwood fielded two senior squads in friendly matches this evening, winning one game but losing the other. One side made the short trip to near neighbours Harefield United, running out 4-2 winners after trailing 1-2 at the interval.
Mark Burgess, Reece Grant, James McCluskey and Garry Senior were on target; Woods' line-up was: Reading, McDonnell, Phillips, J Burgess, Hewitt, McCluskey, White, M Burgess, Senior, Grant, King, subs. Palmer, Elderfield, Fox, Ward. Alan Palmer's photos from the game are here.
However, goals either side of half-time gave Cockfosters a 2-0 win over another Woods team, which started as: Malone, Ntim-Addae, Raphael, Yorke, Close, Duncan, Bates, Muir, Nicholas, Thomas, Wells.
1 August 2013
