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Woods hit back to beat Rugby
Mark Burgess's Northwood team produced a sparkling performance to hit back after going behind to defeat title-ch
asing Rugby Town, who went into the Calor League game as Central Division leaders.
Seb Lake-Gaskin put Rugby ahead on 21 minutes, and the Midlanders still lead at the break. But Oliver Sprague crashed in a leveller from all of 35 yards on 59 minutes, then just two minutes later top scorer Niko Muir fired home what proved to be the winner.
The match report and photos will follow. The full colour matchday programme can still be ordered online from our publications section.
29 March 2014
Woods draw with Ashford Town
The Woods had to settle for a share of the points when they dr
ew 1-1 with Ashford Town at Chestnut Avenue this evening.
The point gained lifted Ashford off the foot of the table to give the club a real chance to avoid relegation, as both sides gave spirited performances.
The visitors went ahead on 78 minutes, only for Michael Murray to fire home a free-kick for the equaliser five minutes later. The full match report is here.
25 March 2014
Smash and grab defeat!!
Despite dominating the play in yesterday's Calor League fixture at Chestnut Avenue, Northwood crashed to a single goal defeat at the hands of Beaconsfield. There were several former Woods players in 
the visitors' squad, and it was the anticipated feisty encounter.
With Beaconsfield keeper James Reading making several fine saves, including a penalty stop from Michael Murray, the Woods failed to make the most of their openings, then Jon-Jo Bates grabbed a close-range winner with eight minutes left.
The match report and photos are here. The full colour matchday programme can still be ordered online from our publications section.
23 March 2014
Northwood and Kettering share the points
The Woods shared the points with Kettering Town in last night's Calor League fixture at Chestnut Avenue, which ended goal-less as Mark Burges
s's side kept a second successive clean sheet.
With both sides chasing end-of-season play-off berths, an entertaining good quality encounter was enjoyed by the 155-strong crowd. Kettering pushed forwards from the start of the match, but Northwood countered strongly. After the break the home side went close several times, but neither team could break the deadlock as Kettering extended their run to 20 league games without defeat.
The match report is here.
19 March 2014
Oliyide strike wins it for Woods
Northwood this afternoon extended their unbeaten away league run in 2014 to five games with a single-goal Calor League victory at Chalfont St Peter in a Central Division fixture.
The winning goal came on 32 minutes when Karl Oliyide volleyed home, and it was particularly pleasing that the Woods kept a clean sheet for the first time in two months. The match report is here.
Woods reserves went down 1-0 to Royston Town at Chestnut Avenue in the Suburban League Challenge Shield.
15 March 2014
Northwood take a point at Potters Bar
Mark Burgess's Northwood side shared the points in Hertfordshire yesterday evening when they played a 1-1 draw at Potters Bar Town in their Calor League Central Division fixture.
The home side took a 16th minute lead when Ewington's shot took a big deflection past Berkley Laurencin, but Karl Oliyide fired into the top corner to level on 64 minutes, though Woods missed several chances to take all three points. The match report is here.
Woods reserves were beaten 2-0 at Tring Athletic in the Suburban League Challenge Shield this evening, whilst the Under 18s play Hampton & Richmond at Chestnut Avenue tomorrow, also at 7.45 p.m.
12 March 2014
Woods hit back to beat Royston
The Woods hit back after the break at Northwood Park this afternoon to beat Royston Town 3-1 in an important Calor League fixture, with both clubs eyeing a place in the Central Division play-offs.
The visitors took a 17th minu
te lead but before the break were reduced to ten men, and the Woods gradually made their extra player advantage tell.
George Nicholas levelled when he hit an 18-yarder through a forest of players on 68 minutes and six minutes later Michael Murray put Woods ahead from the penalty spot after Karl Oliyide had been upended by the keeper. Then Dave Lawrence thundered in an incredible 35 yard free-kick on 83 minutes to clinch the points for Northwood.
The match report and photos are here. The full colour matchday programme can still be ordered online from our publications section.
8 March 2014
NFC committee agrees significant changes
At the club’s committee meeting on Monday evening, 3rd March, following discussions around the club’s future, it was agreed that it will undergo significant changes, including a refurbishment. It is hoped that by doing this and investing in our future in this way will bring back the "crowds" to the club.
Chairman Ian Barry commented: “Lots of ideas were put forward, and there will be an initial consultation with the Local Authority and club ‘members’ around the best way to do move ahead with the refurbishment. I have already spoken to a local builder and have ideas, but if anyone in the club can help with any aspect of the refurbishment, especially in terms of time, materials, ideas and even any additional finance, this would be most welcome and appreciated.
“I believe we have to change with the times, and it is my vision to have a club that will finally become sustainable, not just for today, but for future generations. It needs to be multi-purpose and encourage more usage from the local area, as well as from people already associated with us.
“If you feel you can help in way, please, in the first instance, contact me by email at chairmannfc@hotmail.co.uk, indicating your skill set and your availability.”
5 March 2014
Vets remain on the trophy trail
Northwood Veterans' squad this afternoon moved into the semi-final of the Isthmian Veterans' Cup, of which they are the holders, by beating Waltham Forest 4-2 at Chestnut Avenue.
Dave Sargent gave Woods a 24th minute lead, then two Andy Cook strikes meant Northwood led 3-0 at the break. Cookie completed his hat-trick in the second half, before two Waltham Forest goals made it a closer finish.
Northwood will play Leiston or Kingstonian at Northwood Park in the semi-final on a date to be arranged; the full match report is here.
2 March 2014
Woods just hold on for victory
Northwood just managed to take the points from this afternoon's Calor League game at St Ives Town, running out 5-4 winners. But the Woods had led by four goals against ten men just past the hour mark, before on-loan substitute Matty Walters grabbed a ten-minute hat-trick.
The visitors took a second minute lead when Karl Oliyide flicked home a header, and he grabbed the second on 38 minutes. Early in the second period Dave Lawrence netted the rebound after his own penalty had been saved - following a handball on the line which led to St Ives being reduced to ten men. In the 64th minute Jerome Federico made it 4-0, and although the home side pulled a goal back, Giles Townsend headed home a corner on 70 minutes. Then came Walters' trio, but Mark Burgess's men just hung on for the victory. Full match report is here.
Northwood reserves beat Berkhamsted 2-1 in the Suburban League at Chestnut Avenue, Ronnie Blagden and Steve Ward finding the net for Dave Fox's side: photos from the game are here.
1 March 2014
