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Kernow win International Exhibition match
It was marvellous to see a crowd back at The Fenton Civil Engineering Stadium - and in the bar! - at yesterday afternoon's International Exhibition match under the CONIFA banner.
A good time was had by all, with a reasonable crowd watching an entertaining 90 minutes' football, as Kernow lifted the trophy with a resounding 8-1 scoreline.
James Brown's photographs from the game are here.
23 May 2021
Substantial changes - but Woods remain South Central
There are substantial changes to the Pitching In Isthmian League South Central Division for the 2021-22 season, as part of the National League System restructure at Steps 4 to 6. Northwood remain in the same division, but six clubs are replaced by new ones, as we say farewell to Barking, FC Romania, Harlow, Hertford, Waltham Abbey and Ware.
New arrivals are Basingstoke Town, Binfield, Guernsey, Sutton Common Rovers, Thatcham Town and Whyteleafe.
The full league line-up now is: Ashford Town (Mx), Basingstoke Town, Bedfont Sports, Binfield, Bracknell Town, Chalfont St Peter, Chertsey Town, Chipstead, Guernsey, Hanwell Town, Marlow, Northwood, South Park, Staines Town, Sutton Common Rovers, Thatcham Town, Tooting & Mitcham United, Uxbridge, Westfield, Whyteleafe – leaving Chalfont and the Woods the northern-most clubs in the division.
18 May 2021
Ben Murray is appointed Northwood first team manager
Northwood FC are delighted to announce the appointment of Ben Murray as their new First-Team Manager with immediate effect.
The 34-year-old UEFA B qualified coach has been Assistant Manager and Head Coach at Southern League Premier side Farnborough since leaving his job managing Isthmian League rivals Ashford Town (Middlesex) in 2019. He had been with the Tangerines for six years and took his side up from the Combined Counties League and went on to establish the club in the top half of the South Central Division as well as achieving some County Cup success. He also runs the Farnborough FC Academy.
Murray will replace Rob Ursell as the Woods manager after the fledgling boss resigned his post a couple of weeks ago to take up a coaching role with now established Isthmian Premier side Potters Bar Town.
Following his appointment on Sunday, the Woods new boss said “I’m really looking forward to getting started at the club. After meeting Ian I can see straight away that the club has great ambition and I am confident that I can match that ambition by the structure that I will put in place in the first team.
“I cannot wait to get started and will be working hard in the next few weeks to get the players that we need that show the hunger and desire to progress the club. We will create a team that plays fast, attacking football but that primarily has a close-knit mentality within the club and play for Northwood Football Club and the shirt.”
Chairman Ian Barry is delighted with bringing Ben to Northwood: “We are delighted to welcome to the club our new First Team Manager, Ben Murray. Ben has managed in this division before and his previous team, Ashford Town (Middlesex), played against us many times. He is someone who I have admired for quite a long time and he brings with him the much needed experience of managing at this level that we desired, and a wide range of players at his disposal.
“Ben was appointed after an extensive and very thorough process from the many applications we had for the job; it always genuinely surprises me how popular our Manager’s job is when it becomes available. I thank those who applied, which culminated in us holding interviews last Thursday and Friday evening.
“I know Ben will be made very welcome here and, of course, we wish him every success in the role. He shares my passion in moving this club forward after a very difficult couple of years. More will be announced shortly, but for now, this appointment leaves me genuinely excited for the new season at the Woods!”
17 May 2021
Isthmian Youth League constitution is released
The constitution for the Isthmian Youth League for next season has been released and the Woods will again play in the West Division.
The divisional line-up is: Beaconsfield Town, Bedfont Sports, Camberley Town, Hampton & Richmond Borough, Hartley Wintney, Hayes & Yeading United, Marlow, Northwood, Uxbridge, Wealdstone.
14 May 2021
International Exhibition match at Northwood on 22nd May
Cascadia are to play Kernow in an international exhibition match at the Fenton Civil Engineering Stadium on Saturday 22nd May 2021, kick-off 3.00 p.m.
It is a fixture between two sides who are part of CONIFA, the non-FIFA aligned football organisation. Cascadia defines the Pacific Northwest of the United States and Canada incorporating British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, parts of Idaho, southern Alaska and northern California, while Kernow represent Cornwall.
Tickets are now on sale through the club’s online ticket partners here, and programmes will be available on the day. Tickets are £10.00 for adults while concession (OAPs, Students, 16-18 years) tickets are £5.00. Under 16s can enter free.
Northwood FC were delighted to be asked to host the fixture. Club secretary Alan Evans said: “Having not staged a game at the Fenton Civil Engineering Stadium for nearly seven months, the club is looking forward to welcoming both Cascadia and their guests from Cornwall for this International Challenge match.
“The clubhouse will be open at last and we hope plenty of people will want to see a live game just before the official end of the season.”
6 May 2021
