WebBoreham Wood chairman Danny Hunter has stated that he was left hurt by a few of his staff members who tried to take him to the cleaners. Our Mums are precious, and you must do the right thing. JT. Established in 1948, they are known as "the Wood" and have a local rivalry with St Albans City. This includes my family, my staff, my players, our scholars, our supporters and to our Town. Boreham currently sit in 16th in the Vanarama National League; winning one of their opening five fixtures. How is that true, if the Premier League can advance the EFL 125 million, of which they get 123 million pounds, while the National League are advanced just 2 million, to split amongst our 68 member clubs, then football family is a very loose term. But by going on the record now, and saying that the game we all love is not coming to our town, to our stadium or I feel to any National League club anytime soon, will give me a chance to re-budget quickly based on what we know today, and not what we perhaps thought a month ago. Speaking to the 'club shop and away travel club manager' Grant Morris on the official club website, Hunter criticises the crowd of 407 who witness Boreham's narrow 1-0 defeat to Sutton on Saturday. Ive also shut down the astro facility and Ive ensured that no staff who Ive asked to come in from Monday, will be allowed to have any personal contact with each other, as that will avoid any chance of cross contamination and anyone passing on the virus to each other. It certainly will not be league boards or administrators. "But 407 as a gate attendance at our level is laughable. I think on a personal level Ive earned my stripes, I think Ive proven to everyone that I know how to run a football club. From the section Boreham Wood chairman Danny Hunter says he may reduce his investment in the club after a "laughable" crowd of 407 saw their defeat by Sutton on Saturday. The National League side have averaged 655 fans over three home games so far. Every league, every club owner, every player and every football fan at all levels is of course missing the game so much. Perhaps our patience in May and June, will pay off and allow us to announce some real quality in July and August. As the local Member of Parliament, I have always followed the Club closely as it is my home patch I even had the honour of joining them on their first ever trip to Wembley. On a much more positive note, I know if Im realistic, I know if I accept a situation where football is most definitely secondary to people losing their lives, and if we can all stay strong as a community, then together we can ride this out, but for now the sporting horizon doesnt have a new beginning for a contact sport at our level. After going through what can only be described as the most difficult and painful of times over the last 15-months, Boreham Wood FC can announce to our supporters that next seasons season tickets and our new Black Card Membership Scheme will go on sale this Wednesday 28th April as the Club finally looks forward and makes plans to navigate a way out of this COVID-19 pandemic nightmare. "I cant keep wasting my money, if the apathy of a Town continues and it wont support a club to compete at National League level. Im the Chairman of your local Football Club, but Im also a son, a brother, a father and a grandfather, as such Ive tried to show in these unprecedented times the correct leadership, compassion, care, common sense and community care to everyone who I can affect. Read about our approach to external linking. Alex Morrow: New price structures are fair and really well put together. National League clubs have been allowed to apply for loans from the 300m Sport Winter Survival Package. Boreham Wood chairman Danny Hunter has hit out at his own fans in an incredible and bizarre interview. Danny Hunter, 45, of Anthony Road, Borehamwood, was arrested in May after a dispute during an evening out at Zinco, in Shenley Road. At St Albans Crown Court on Monday, he pleaded guilty to three counts of assault by beating and was ordered to pay a total of 700 in fines and 800 in compensation to the victims of the attack. It was many felt a mixed season and with many more big clubs now coming into the National league every season, the Wood faithfuls expectations are understandably a mixture of cautious optimism and worry about what we could or should expect from the club and the dressing room next season. If thats the case, and it is, how can I possibly ask my staff, my players and you supporters to trust in luck and forget about Coronavirus, while blindly coming back to training, work or through the gates to support the team? The 199697 season saw them reach the second round of the FA Cup for the first time after they beat Rushden & Diamonds 32 in a first round replay. My phone felt like it was going to blow up, I've had so many messages!". Colin Trotman: Seems to be a lot of hot air expended regarding the outrageous price of a season ticket, particularly from those who requested a refund. But our crowds just never seem to improve in the way that I see at other local clubs like Sutton, Bromley and Maidenhead and it's demoralising.For me today was a real low point and I admit I do feel really low. I believe we all now need to understand our worth within the football world and get ourselves on the front foot, as we ask the FA, EFL and their antiquated structures to take us seriously. [2] In 1951 they joined the Parthenon League, and finished as runners-up in 195354 and 195455 before winning the title in 195556. DH. I hadn't realised until recently just how long Danny Hunter has been at the club; he has been there since 1999, and does put me in mind a bit of Dave Pace, although unlike Droylsden, his team have lasted more than one season after a rise to the Following our recent season ticket campaigns, many supporters have reached out to the Club in hope of our adult and OAP season ticket offer being announced soon. As such from day one of this pandemic, when I realised what we were about to face, it was I felt my duty as Boreham Wood FC Chairman, to consider what I could do presently for our community and I know currently that might seem very little but other than looking after my staff, my community help might be needed more at the recovery stage, and trust me Ill be there in whatever capacity I can to help our elderly, our local charities and my Community where I can. Secondly, that I quickly set aside personal monies to ensure that as many of my staff as possible were reassured that their loyalty and service over many years, would be rewarded if at all possible as Id decided not to put self or family before the collective good of the very people who have helped me build our football club, my academy and my other businesses. The club reached the first round of the 202021 FA Cup, in which they defeated League Two club Southend United 43 on penalties after a 33 draw. DH. [5], After winning Division One East in 200506, a season in which they also reached the semi-finals of the FA Trophy, losing 30 on aggregate to Woking, the club were promoted to the Premier Division of the Isthmian League. So today on Mothering Sunday, and having sadly lost my Mum over the past year, it will feel lonely and emotional without her, and without me preaching to you, please dont put your Mum at risk today If shes of a certain age, no matter how wrong it might feel and how hard it will be for Mum and you, all to stay away. "You can put it down to whatever you like Grant, but theres nothing more that I can do here. allowed to apply for loans from the 300m Sport Winter Survival Package. So, thank you Prime Minister. If you look at the averages we are already over 500 supporters less than the next worst supported club in the National League. I actually see this lockdown, as the perfect time for our League to re-look at the existing promotion and relegation issues, look at the National League/EFL loan structures, look at Non-League agents fees, look at how a new League voting system might look and look at how much the EFL clubs take out of the National League and Non-League game in loan fees. So, let the National League continue with their non-decision letters that are nothing more a politicians dodge and let them get on with the fantasy island conference calls and zoom meetings, as they pretend and try to convince us that we are a big part of the professional game and the wider football family. So quiet belief and great recruitment is key and as always January becomes a crucial signing month at this level. Well almost certainly have to be on life support for the foreseeable future and thats only if everyone still decides to back us. The chairman of Boreham Wood Football Club Danny Hunter was arrested in the early hours of Friday morning on suspicion of assaulting two women. Hunter resigns after incident in restaurant. The former chairman of Boreham Wood Football Club has admitted assaulting three women at a restaurant in the town. Danny Hunter, 45, of Anthony Road, Borehamwood, was arrested in May after a dispute during an evening out at Zinco, in Shenley Road. JT. The bad news is I cannot release that offer, as the Coronavirus Pandemic is going to be with us for the foreseeable future. Boreham Wood Football Club is a professional football club based in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England. See more including the season ticket renewal prices HERE. Mr Hunter was involved in an avoidable altercation' at a local restaurant last week (see front page for full story) and decided it warranted his immediate resignation. Add or change photo on IMDbPro Add to list More at Boreham Wood's chairman Danny Hunter says his club was refused a government loan because he had taken out loans to fund the club already. "It wasn't just a black eye, it is the aftermath of it and the mental stress that affects us and our families." Today as the crisis increases, its now about life or death and about maintaining as many of my staffs jobs as possible, while ensuring their health is paramount. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. "To be told, after we had voted to continue, that my club is not now eligible for these Winter Survival loans with the long-term payment terms and preferential interest rates is a blow, as they are open to most other clubs which I feel is unjust," he added in a statement on the club website. No matter what way I look, no matter how I interpret the government guidelines, I just cannot see how any football at our level in 2020 will be possible until a vaccine is found. Non-league Boreham Wood knocked out Wimbledon of League One while Matty Pearson was Burnleys nemesis once again as his late header gave Huddersfield a scalp. Who Is Danny Hunter Borehamwood. Yes, I understand that, but we do still need to be respectful, as some of the new lads are still on peoples payrolls until the end of June. It is always good for supporters to know what a Chairmans thoughts are and get an understanding of whats been happening in the off season. "The last big film I worked on was Willy Wonka but this really feels like we've got the golden ticket," chairman Danny Hunter says as the club prepares to take on a Premier League giant in the last 16. "I've increased the playing budget in that time by more than 800%, Ive built two brand new stands, weve built a new pitch, added a sprinkler system, weve replaced the old floodlights, weve built 6 new changing rooms, twice rebuilt new astro pitch training facilities, while not forgetting that this Town and club went to Wembley in a play off final. However things can change, but I feel I will need as part of our argument to the local council, Asset management and the football foundation. [5] In 199495 they were Division One champions, and were promoted back to the Premier Division. WebDanny Hunter in 2021. [5], In the 201718 FA Cup Boreham Wood beat Football League opposition for the first time, defeating Blackpool 21 at home in the first round. Could it just be the school holidays, people being away or other local league clubs maybe taking away the floating supporter?' Boreham Wood Football Club Chairman Danny Hunter, spoke exclusively to our new Media and Communications manager Jay Taylor, about the 2018/19 season that JT. Chris Gardner: I think what the chairman is saying , in these days of social media personal comments about staff or players are detrimental to a happy and successful club . Last updated on 8 March 20218 March 2021.From the section Boreham Wood. Hunter says he took out two business interruption loans, deferred personal tax and, National League North and South seasons ended, Having begun this season with grants, they were told that. We must now improve our staff and squad strength and if we can create and maintain some momentum over the next eight weeks, then I feel well be bang on course for a top half finish and a crack at the play offs. He added: "It will be surreal to be taking them on. Well firstly, I felt it was very important and still do, to be completely transparent not only with my Community and our supporters, but also with my Heads of Department, my key staff, as I wanted to ensure that I kept the communication lines open from top to bottom where possible and allay peoples fears. And I believe that all the hard work behind the scenes, will give us a real platform to progress and perhaps get to the next level in the years to come. so lets be unrealistic, lets try to win the league, lets try to win the FA Trophy and lets try to get to the 3rd round proper of the FA Cup haha because it costs us absolutely nothing to dream the impossible dream in June. As such, I cannot in good faith release any season ticket offer, no matter how hard I try, as I cannot see how any Non-League football can start again in England. [5] At the end of the season the club joined Division Two of the Isthmian League. Hopeful entrepreneurs enter the Dragons' Den for investment, Silent Witness is back with brand-new episodes, Amir and Faryal return to the UK and get back to business. As such Ive now re budgeted for no expected income coming into the Club in the foreseeable future, which has meant no further contracts being handed out, as we would not have been able to honour that size of spend presently and I do not wish to run our football club like that. Boreham Wood Football Club is a professional football club based in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England. No matter how much we all want to see the lads playing football again at Meadow Park, Ive got absolutely no idea how I can safely get our stadium and facility, two teams and match officials on a pitch, while getting two sets of supporters safely into the ground anytime soon, let alone stage a contact sport with players not able to maintain social distancing rules anytime in 2020. 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