Newsdesk
Braverman Kitchens are Byrne Stand Sponsors
The club are delighted to announce that Braverman Kitchens are our Byrne Stand Sponsors for the upcoming season.
The local company, headed up by Charles Braverman, have kindly agreed the deal with Club Chairman, Ian Barry, who said “I’m really excited and extremely grateful that we can announce this great news and look forward to working with Charles and his company in the future.
"Charles has already supported other projects at the club, despite being relatively new here himself and he immediately recognised and showed strong interest in the community work done by the club. We are extremely grate
ful for his support and again, it shows fantastic belief in what we are doing here and how far we have come in a short space of time.
Charles commented: "Braverman Kitchens are delighted to offer their support to Northwood FC, a great football club steeped in local history. Northwood FC’s fantastic work with grass roots football through to the first team makes us very proud and excited to be associated with the club. We look forward to a long fruitful relationship and playing an active role in the progression of the club over the coming seasons”.
24 August 2020
Three goal win in Harefield friendly
There were two goals from new signing Leon Smith and another for George Isaac as Northwood won 3-0 in their friendly at Spartan South Midlands League neighbours Harefield United this afternoon, the first occasion since last March that fans could watch their team.
Isaac opened the scoring from the spot after Ryan Esprit had been upended then Radu Stefanaoica had a header, with Smith's two goals coming in the second half - during which Woods keeper Fred Chapman saved a penalty.
The match report and photos are now online.
22 August 2020
John Joyce is appointed the club's Covid-19 Officer
The Club is delighted to have appointed John Joyce in the important role of Northwood‘s Covid-19 Officer.
John has been watching the Woods for several years and has got more involved over the last year, now stepping up to see us safely through the new season under the Government and FA restrictions.
We welcome John to the role officially and we are sure all supporters will support him by complying with the new regulations.
Led by John, the club are working hard to comply with Government and Football Association guidance, to ensure that everything is in place for the first friendly fixture at home, on Saturday 29th August.
The club's Risk Assessment document and other information can be accessed via the Covid-19 tab at the top of this page.
21 August 2020
A Work of Art for stadium entrance
We are planning on making the brand new turnstile entrance to the ground even better! The red concrete wall alongside the entrance has certainly seen better days, and with your help and support we plan to make this area far more welcoming, and a great feature of your arrival at The Woods on a match day!
As such, we will commission a piece of artwork with a picture of the newly refurbished Byrne Stand for this wall, but also give you the chance to create a piece of history; you can have your face superimposed into the crowd in the stand so you (or your nominated person) will forever be a part of the NFC family.
All we ask is that you donate a minimum of £10 per person you want to appear in the crowd. Yes, it’s as simple as that! Just follow the link below to make your payment and then email your (clear and sharp) photo to NFC.enquiries@gmail.com (or send it to us via the Club Secretary) and we will do the rest.
We will take donations for this purpose until 10th September, when we will get the artwork completed but it will still leave areas (unless we sell out) for further faces to be added in the months ahead.
Be a part of your club for years to come and support The Woods through these tough times!! To donate click button below - and don't forget to email your photo as detailed above....
21 August 2020
Four warm-up games now in the bag: review to date
The Woods have now completed four official pre-season friendlies over the past couple of weeks and the squad is starting to take shape.
There have certainly been plenty of goals at both ends, but it started with a fairly dull 1-1 draw against Combined Counties League side Egham Town, nowadays managed by former Northwood boss Tony Choules who is attempting to rebuild the Surrey side to challenge for promotion back to Step 4. Read more...
20 August 2020
Woods' help days are altered - can you help?
As a result of the Football Association announcement earlier today, and the subsequent arrangement of the friendly versus Potters Bar, which will now be staged at The Fenton Civil Engineering Stadium on Saturday 29th August, the dates of our "help days" need to change.
These important help days will now be this weekend, Saturday and Sunday 22nd and 23rd August, and any midweek day next week that people can attend, as we prepare for the imminent return of football at The Fenton Civil Engineering Stadium.
All supporters are very welcome to come to help tidy up, paint, sweep-up etc around the ground in preparation for the new season.
The work will be done from 10.00 a.m. onwards each day; if you can help on any day please let Chairman Ian Barry know by texting 07956 121300.
Thanks for your help at YOUR club!!
19 August 2020
Spectators permitted to return to Woods games!
The Football Association has today issued updated guidelines for the National League System that include a phased and limited return of spectators for clubs at Steps 3-6 from this week.
From 22 August to 30 August, spectators are permitted to attend fixtures at Steps 3-6 of the NLS, providing that their number does not exceed 15% of the minimum ground grading capacity at these levels or respective figures set out within The FA’s updated guidelines; from 31 August, clubs will be permitted to allow spectators to attend fixtures provided that their number does not exceed 30% of the minimum ground grading capacity at their level or the respective figures set out within The FA’s updated guidelines. This means for Northwood, initially a crowd limit of 200, then a limit of 400.
Clubs must be satisfied that they have been able to comply with the Government’s guidance on the return to recreational team sport and The FA’s updated guidelines, and we at Northwood will ensure that this happens.
As a result of this good news, our pre-season friendly versus Potters Bar Town on Saturday 29th August will now be staged at The Fenton Civil Engineering Stadium, followed by a visit from neighbours Wealdstone on Tuesday 1st September.
19 August 2020
Broadfields hit for six in pre-season game
The Woods continued their warm-up for the upcoming season with a 6-0 victory against Broadfields United at Rectory Park this evening.
New signing George Isaac opened the scoring early in the game, and went on to claim a first-half hat-trick for Rob Ursell's side. An own goal gave Northwood a four-goal interval lead, with a trialist and Gui Monti completing the scoring in the second half.
Starting line-up for the Woods was: Fred Chapman, Ryan Phillips, Jaden Sharman, A Trialist, Dave Thomas, Marcelo Graca, Diogo Da Silva, Charlie Kuehn, A Trialist, Aaron Gordon, George Isaac, whith Ryan Esprit coming on as sub in the first half.
18 August 2020
FA competitions draws are released
The draws for the early rounds of the Football Association competitions were released today - and in the Emirates FA Cup Preliminary Round the Woods were drawn to play at home to Southern League side Slimbridge. The game is scheduled for The Fenton Civil Engineering Stadium on Saturday 12th September.
In the First Qualifying Round of the FA Trophy, the Woods play at home to fellow Isthmian League outfit Basildon United on Saturday 26th September. The winners of that tie will entertain Heybridge Swifts in the next round. And the FA Youth Cup sees Woods play away to Windsor in the Preliminary Round.
There will be no replays in the FA competitions this season, all ties being decided on the day, with extra time and penalties if necessary.
18 August 2020
Isthmian League maps out the scenarios for the return of football
Isthmian League Chairman Nick Robinson has today written to clubs to map out the way the plan to return to football, as soon as the Government gives the go-ahead.
In his letter, Nick explains that the FA have made a number of proposals to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport, and that these have been well received, but that the final decisions about our big kick off will need to come from central Government. Dependent on when those decisions are made, we have a number of possible scenarios, as follows:
Scenario One:
Steps 3 & 4 season starts on 19th September, finishes 8th May with Play-Offs the following week. Deadline for decision – Friday 21st August. If it is not possible to start on 19th September, 26th September is FA Trophy, so…
Scenario 2
Steps 3 & 4 season starts on 3rd October, finishes 15th May with Play-Offs the following week. Deadline for decision – Friday 4th September. If it is not possible to start on 3rd October…
Scenario 3
Steps 3 & 4 season starts on 10th October, finishing 15th May. No Play-Offs: top two clubs promoted. Deadline for decision – Friday 11th September.
Scenario 4
Steps 3 & 4 season starts on 17th October, finishing 15th May. No Play-Offs: top two clubs promoted. Deadline for decision – Friday 18th September.
Further scenarios have been laid out should a restart still not be possible; let's hope that it doesn't come to that!
17 August 2020
Seven first half goals in latest Northwood friendly
There were seven goals scored in the first half of yesterday's Woods' pre-season friendly away to fellow Isthmian side Whyteleafe. But remarkably, there were none after the break!
It was the home side that took the honours as they edged a 4-3 win, after George Isaac had given Northwood an early lead. Further Woods goals came from Lucas Toti and Radu Stefanoaica, whilst Gui Monti saw another penalty well saved by the Whyteleafe keeper.
Northwood's starting line-up was: Fred Chapman, A Trialist, Jaden Sharman, Haluna Masembe, Craig Carby, Diogo Da Silva, Guilherme Monti, Marcelo Graca, Radu Stefanoaica, Lucas Toti, George Isaac.
16 August 2020
Paul Masters is appointed Under 18s manager
The club are delighted to announce the appointment of former Northwood player Paul Masters as Under 18s manager.
Club Chairman Ian Barry said: "I'm pleased Paul has accepted the role as he has tremendous enthusiasm for the task, and indeed being able to get involved at the club he used to play for. We welcome him and his team on board and look forward to working with them. Whilst the appointment has taken longer than I had hoped, it was important to get the right person into the role".
Paul commented: "I'm grateful for the opportunity to coach Northwood Under 18s, and along with my assistants, we are looking forward to coaching an exciting new team. I’ve been coaching for the last 12 years on and off once I’d finished playing football. I’ve always looked out for Northwood’s results and occasionally went to watch the first team. It’s a club I played for in the mid 90’s and enjoyed my time here so much, and I’m now looking forward to coming back in this coaching role."
13 August 2020
Woods score three in friendly ... but concede five
Rob Ursell's Northwood squad were back in pre-season friendly action this evening, again playing behind closed doors due to the Government diktat, and had a very good workout before going down 3-5 at Hayes & Yeading United.
The Woods' opening goal came from A Trialist, and new signing Diogo Da Silva was also on target, along with Lucas Toti.
11 August 2020
First pre-season game ends in a draw
The Woods' first pre-season friendly ended in a 1-1 draw against Egham Town this afternoon.
The game, played behind closed doors due to the Government diktat, proved to be a competitive run-out in the heat.
A Radu Stefanoica header put Rob Ursell's side ahead shortly before the half-time break, but Egham equalised in the second period.
8 August 2020
Woods' pre-season fixtures are finalised
The Woods’ pre-season fixture schedule has now been completed; currently in accordance with FA guidelines, all are scheduled to be played behind closed doors, although this may be subject to change at some stage. Northwood boss Rob Ursell has arranged nine friendly games, the details of which can be found here.
A number of Step 4 clubs will be required to play in the Extra Preliminary Round of the FA Cup, but the Woods are not amongst them, Ware and Harlow having being selected from Isthmian League South Central. The early round draws are expected to be released next week, the Preliminary Round taking place on Saturday 12th September.
The Isthmian League fixtures may commence on Saturday 19th September, but that is subject to spectators being permitted to attend games; otherwise any start will be further delayed. FA Cup ties could potentially be played behind closed doors, even though prize money has been reduced this season.
4 August 2020
Northwood's ground becomes The Fenton Civil Engineering Stadium
The club are delighted to announce a new stadium sponsor, with Fenton Civil Engineering joining us for the upcoming season.
Club Chairman, Ian Barry, said: "I am delighted to have secured a deal with Fenton for the new season and having met their owners, Nigel and Jim, they shared my passion for trying to move the club to the next level, whilst appreciating the fantastic facilities we have to offer. We are looking forward to having them on board and working with them and thank them for their generosity, especially in the current tough economic climate.
"I also express my sincere thanks for the support and generosity of Chris Little of Acre & Tweed for his sponsorship last season, and wish him and his staff the very best of luck for the future, and I look forward to seeing them at soon."
Northwood’s stadium will now be called The Fenton Civil Engineering Stadium for the 2020-21 season.
3 August 2020
Under 18s trials take place on Wednesday 12th August
The trials for Woods’ midweek Isthmian Youth League Under 18 side take place on Wednesday evening next week, 12th August.
Players should arrive at club at 18.30 for a 19.00 start; note that no changing facilities will be available. Please text 07956 121300 to advise of your attendance.
First team coach Richard Elderfield will take the session.
2 August 2020
