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versus ARLESEY TOWN Saturday 13th January 2018 Kick-off 3.00pm EVO-STIKEVO-STIK LEAGUE LEAGUE SOUTH, SOUTH, EAST EAST Northwood FC UP Founded: 1926 FRONT Northwood Park, Chestnut Avenue, Northwood HA6 1HR VICE-CHAIRMAN & EDITOR Tel. 01923 617081 KEN GREEN elcome back to Northwood Park this afternoon, and we are pleased to see all Wour supporters new and old, and also extend our welcome all connected with Arlesey Town; we trust they enjoy their stay with us and have a safe journey home later. Life President: Pat Byrne Arlesey had far better of the exchanges between Chairman: Ian Barry the two clubs last season, winning both Southern Vice-Chairman: Ken Green League fixtures with 3-0 scorelines. This time around, Club Secretary & Treasurer: Alan Evans though, was better from the Woods’ point of view; (Tel. 07960 744349) we played at Arlesey back in August, and first 46 Webster Gardens, Ealing W5 5ND half goals from Meshach Williams and Mahlondo Commercial Manager: David Mosely Martin gave us a 2-0 interval lead. The home side Youth Officials: Lisa Bennett & Richard Elderfield pulled one back through Elias Moses, but Evans Additional committee members: Kouassi’s stoppage time goal made sure of the David Blincko, Shamira Hamirani, points. Marc Harding, Sarah Wheeler Coaches: Jake Heracleous Late Thursday afternoon brought the shock news & Rob Patwell that manager Simon Lane had been poached Physio: Dan Daggett by our divisional rivals Egham Town, and he resigned his position in order to take up the reins of the Surrey club. So much for the plans for his Northwood project, which would see young players Matchday Programme: Ken Green developed, brought through and guided forwards Photographs: James Brown in their football careers; half a season and Simon is gone. It’s such a pity, as there was plenty of excitement around the club when the campaign got CLUB HONOURS underway just 24 games ago. Still, I expect that his #NorthwoodRising hashtag will quickly reappear as Isthmian League Division One North champions: 2003 #EghamRising… Isthmian League Division Two runners-up: 2000 Isthmian League Division Three promotion: 1997 Simon’s last game in charge turned out to be Isthmian League Cup winners: 2002 Tuesday’s home fixture with promotion-chasing Isthmian Charity Shield winners: 2002 AFC Dunstable, which features a stirring fightback Isthmian Associate Members Trophy winners: 1993, 2000 Middlesex Senior Cup winners: 2007, 2016 from a two-goal interval deficit to take a point Middlesex Senior Cup finalists: 2000, 2002, from a 2-2 draw with the second-placed outfit. Middlesex Senior Cup semi-finalists: 1992, 1993, 1997, The visitors went ahead after just five minutes, 1999, 2006, 2008, 2010 extending their advantage a similar period before Middlesex Senior Charity Cup finalists: 1994, 2003, 2005, 2012 the interval. But three minutes after the restart top Middlesex Intermediate Cup winners: 1979 Middlesex Junior Cup winners: 1938 scorer Jermaine Osei collected a cross from Lewis Middlesex Junior Cup finalists: 1935, 1936 Hobbs and turned to shoot home. Northwood’s London Spartan League Premier Division champions: 1992 equaliser arrived on 81 minutes when Mahlondo London Spartan League Premier Division runners-up: 1990 Martin crashed home a great free-kick, and was well London Spartan League Cup winners: 1990, 1992 deserved on the second half showing. Hellenic League Division One champions: 1979 Hellenic League Premier Division Cup finalists: 1982 Thanks for your support here this afternoon! Our Hellenic League Division One Cup winners: 1979 Middlesex League Premier Division champions: 1978 next Evo-Stik League South, East fixture is also here Middlesex League Premier Division runners-up: 1972, 1977 at Northwood Park – we take on Barton Rovers Middlesex League Challenge Cup winners: 1975, 1977, 1978 here next Saturday, 20th January; kick-off is at Harrow, Wembley & District League champions: 1933, 3.00 p.m. as usual. We hope to see you then! Ken 1934, 1935, 1936, 1937, 1948, 1949 2 Northwood v Arlesey Town CHAIRMAN IAN BARRY

ood afternoon, and welcome to stock and think about how to go about finding Northwood Park to our visitors a permanent replacement. Arlesey Town for this Evo-Stik League G In the meantime, enjoy today’s game and get South fixture. behind the lads as they go for those three I’ve had to rewrite these notes just before points! publication deadline due to Simon Lane’s shock decision on Thursday afternoon to Up the Woods!! resign from his post as Northwood manager, just half-a-season into the long-term project which we agreed. Ian And on top on this, on Friday morning I entered the clubhouse to discover that we had been burgled following a darts match the evening before. It never stops here, let me tell you, so as I await the arrival of the police, these notes are not as lengthy as I would like and I shall write more for the website next week. However, I will say that Simon and I have had a couple of chats lately to address a few areas “ I was completely where I felt we needed to improve and I had nothing but positive signs from him to suggest that he was still in it for the long haul and that shocked to receive we were building something for the future. So I was completely shocked to receive this the news of Simon’s news. It was especially disappointing that I had a good conversation with my fellow Chairman at Egham on Saturday, and all the resignation “ while he was clearly plotting this move to recruit our Manager. The coaching staff Jake and Rob have agreed to look after the team for this afternoon’s fixture against Arlesey Town, before we take

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All change on the playing front and 50 up for on Tuesday night that tally reached fifty-one the season as Mark McLeod was drafted in on dual- registration from Harrow Borough for his debut. It wasn’t quite the plan at the start of the season but for various reasons, we have had Of course this means that many players have to cast the net far and wide this season in also moved on and the last two of these have respect of registering players for the first-team. been in the past two weeks. Tayshan Hayden- Goalkeeping issues early on meant that we have Smith had been pretty much an ever-present now played nine different players between the since the start of the season and had picked up sticks with Spanish-born Xavi Comas the current several Man of the Match awards for his hard- holder of the gloves after coming in to replace working midfield role but he has now taken up Brendan Hazlett when he went away for the an offer to join Isthmian Premier side Merstham Christmas period. We started of course with ex- where he made his debut as a substitute at Tottenham ‘keeper Harry Voss with us on loan Leatherhead on Wednesday night as they from Bishop’s Stortford but he was badly injured lost 2-1. Then, on Thursday we transferred our in training and we then fielded a string of stop- second top scorer Mahlondo Martin to league gaps including Mohammed Ayoubi, Montel rivals Chalfont St. Peter in a sidewise move that Joseph, Borja Loeches-Teixeira, Brannon Daly is always frowned upon; more for just a little and the ill-fated Andrew McCorkell (two games, more to cover expenses. Having finally found got sent off, gave away a penalty and conceded some goalscoring form which had seen him seven in one game!). Matt Nolan also ably stood score five times in our last four games, it is very in for Hazlett on Boxing Day. disappointing that a player chooses to move on to start afresh once again at a new club. But it’s not only in goal where we have seen changes and we have also had our share of Evans Kouassi of course left the club almost two centre-halves! Anyway, there were two new months ago now following our defeat at AFC players making their debuts at Egham Town Rushden & Diamonds. He joined our National last Saturday with Tyler Hatherly joining the League South neighbours Wealdstone but Woods from Hertford Town having been part unfortunately injury has ruled him out ever of their side that was promoted from the since but hopefully he will get back to playing Spartan South Midlands League last season soon. We do still hold his registration if he needs after London Colney turned down their chance some game time. That same Rushden game also at a higher level. The second was Matt Hall who saw us lose impressive left-back Pat Adamson has signed on a dual-registration basis from to a broken leg and we are all hoping that he National League South side Hemel Hempstead will be able to return to the squad in the weeks Town. A former Watford youngster, Matt had to come. a year north of the border with Ross County before returning south last summer. Those two The aim of course is to have a more settled side meant that no less than fifty players had made as the rest of the season progresses and one an appearance for Northwood this season and that we can then build on for next season but

4 Northwood v Arlesey Town in the meantime, I will no doubt be kept busy average of just 83. with arranging for players to be signed-on or transferred up until the deadline at the end of The League also produce a far-play table each March! week which takes into consideration cautions & dismissals throughout the season and the FA Vase Memories Woods are currently 10th best in that table while today’s visitors Arlesey Town are well ahead For those older Northwood fans, the FA Vase of us in 4th place, some fourteen points better always conjures up fond memories of victories off. Joint leaders now are Aylesbury United and past at Sudbury Town, AFC Sudbury, at home to Cambridge City with Hanwell Town in third. Braintree Town and of course away at Durham City. It’s been a long time since we played in the Finally, we can also view the “Respect Awards” Vase – 1999/2000 when we were beaten 2-0 at table, sponsored by the Football Factory. Points Chippenham Town; who went on to lose in the can be picked up in each game for behaviour final – but the latest competition has reached of Club officials & team benches, Dressing the Fifth Round stage and for once there is a Rooms and Hospitality shown to Officials fair bit of local-ish involvement for games being while at the club while deductions are made played on Saturday 3rd February 2018. Leighton for dissent cautions or dismissals due to Foul Town were relegated a couple of years ago back & Abusive language. Barton Rovers are well to the Spartan South Midlands League and ahead at present (despite not winning a home they have done well top reach this stage where game all season so far) some 42 points ahead of they travel to play West Midland League side AFC Dunstable in second place. Again Arlesey Wolverhampton Sporting Club. Tring Athletic Town are doing well in fifth spot while we have are a second Spartan South Midland club still in slipped down to sixteenth place having played the competition and they are away to Western a lot few home games than most other sides League outfit Melksham Town. One-time giants where the majority of points can be gained. The Windsor FC switched from Combined Counties next update should provide us with a better to the Hellenic League this season and have an position. aged strike force of ex-professional Barry Hayles and ex-Northwood players Kieran Knight and Programme goes Digital ONLY Riccardo Cannon with over 100 years between You should be aware by now that if you are them! The Royalists play at home to Wessex reading these notes in the programme, you Leaguers Hamble Club. Two other Hellenic are almost certainly reading it on your phone, sides are still in there too. Bracknell Town have tablet or on a PC screen as from the new season a replay to get through against Wessex League we are no longer producing a paper version side Blackfield & Langley but should they win (apart from the one-off for Aylesbury United they will be away to either Newcastle Benfield a while ago). The League changed their rules or Coleshill Town while Thatcham Town are this season to state that the need to produce at home to Midland League club Bromsgrove a programme for each match no longer had Sporting. to be a printed version and for lots of reasons, Other Hidden tables we made the decision to end it. The quality of the programme should remain much the same We may all get to see where we currently sit though and to download it will now be free so in the East Division table but there are always savings all round. It also makes it more available other tables available which give a different to everyone. We have already had a massive perspective of how we at Northwood FC are increase in downloads of people reading the doing! The current attendance table, published programme. You can either download it in a by the Evo-Stik League, shows the league format that is easy to read or to print it out based on average attendances and after our yourself at home should that be your preference. lowest attendance of the season on Tuesday We hope you will embrace the change and night against high-flying AFC Dunstable, the enjoy it. However, we are aware that some Woods dropped to ninth place in that one with people would prefer it to remain a printed an average of 117 at present. Our top league edition and indeed, we even received an offer attendance so far was 243 while the lowest from one of our loyal and regular supporters crowd is now just 71. As they do in the League to cover the losses that the club makes when table, AFC Rushden & Diamonds lead the way producing a printed version. So, we will consider with attendances too, currently averaging 482; it further over the rest of the season but please some 253 more than second-placed Bedford let us know what you think, either in person Town. Chalfont St. Peter and today’s visitors at a game or by email to the club email Arlesey Town are currently joint bottom with an address [email protected] 

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at 7.45p.m. so why not pop down for that one. CLUBMATTERS Northwood season ticket holders get admission for half-price. Under-18s – Progress halted by the weather And finally….. The Under-18s have seen a series of postponements and have not been without a It’s a New Year. Could this be the year that a game for the past five weeks. They are due to be few of the people reading this step up to the back in action this Wednesday night when they mark and volunteer to make Northwood FC the play away at Hayes & Yeading United in another community club that we would all like it to be. Sportswik Isthmian Youth League fixture. Their As always we have vacancies for several roles at next home match is scheduled for the following the club that would help us to raise our profile week when Wealdstone are the visitors. Both and our professionalism. The first-team would games kick-off at 7.45p.m. still like someone to manage the kit, getting it transported from club to away games and Groundshare – London Tigers FC setting it out in the dressing-rooms both home and away. Meanwhile the club itself still needs Likewise, the Tigers had a series of postponed a group of people who could turn their skills to games too but returned to action last week with fund raising in many different forms. Without a home league game against St. Margaretsbury these roles being successfully, we will always which they lost 0-3 and they have now dropped be limited as to how much we can progress. I to fourteenth in the table having also lost 4-0 was pleased recently when Robin Piper offered at Hadley in midweek. Their next home game is rd to return to the club as it’s Match Day reporter scheduled for Tuesday week, 23 January when after a long absence when I’ve had to fill in with they play Edgware Town who are managed by that in addition to my many other roles. Is it ex-Woods defender Fergus Moore and include now time for you to step up? former Northwood manager Mark Burgess in their line-up at the moment. Kick-Off will be Alan

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rlesey Town Football Club celebrated their title, scoring an Isthmian League record of 138 centenary in 1991, having been formed goals with a record 100+ goal difference and Aby a group of local people before the earning promotion to Division Two. In 2006 the turn of the last century. The club initially played club were moved transferred to Division One in the Biggleswade & District League, before North of the Isthmian League, before being joining the Bedfordshire County League in 1922. transferred back to the Midland Division of the They left the league in 1926, but returned for a Southern League in 2008. single season a year later. They subsequently played in the Parthenon League, before joining In 2010-11 the club won Division One Central the London League in 1958. After leaving the of the Southern League, earning promotion London League in 1960, the club became a to the Premier Division. In 2011-12 the club member of Division One of the South Midlands reached the first round proper of the FA Cup for League in 1961. the first time, where they lost 3-1 at Salisbury City. They repeated the feat the following In 1982-83 the club moved to the United season, losing 3-0 to Coventry City at the Counties League, winning the Premier Division Ricoh Arena. The campaign finished on a knife two years later. Rising costs forced Arlesey to edge as Arlesey missed out on the Premier resign from the United Counties League, moving Division play-offs by a single point. Although back to the South Midlands League in 1991. promotion was narrowly missed, the Red 1994-95 saw the club win the league with a Insure League Cup was won in a two-legged record 107 points, and they then bettered this final against Frome Town. achievement by beating Oxford City in the final of the FA Vase at Wembley Stadium. But the club had a change of management, in November 2013 Rufus Brevett arriving to The Blues’ fifth South Midlands League take them forward. Although his first season championship followed in 1999-2000, and was steady, the following year was very Arlesey were promoted to Division Three of difficult, and 2014-15 saw several changes of the Isthmian League. Their first season in this management as results failed to materialise. new division was a success with the club losing Brevett gave way after Christmas to ex just two matches in the process of winning the manager Nick Ironton but again this failed

8 Northwood v Arlesey Town to halt the slide and he in turn left during the ASHLEY FAROOQUI – DEFENDER season, with Zema Abbey and brother Nathan Defender Ashley is a recent signing for Arlesey. returning as joint managers. JOE STEELE – DEFENDER Although this led to an improvement in playing Young centre half who was at MK Dons, and style but they were unable to prevent relegation has shown great promise since arriving at back to the Central Division. Last season saw Arlesey; he has made a great impact in the Arlesey struggle to get to grips with the style defence. Big and strong and a player who gets of the new division and early form resulted in “stuck in”, Joe was voted young player of the them propping up the division but a second half year last term. resurgence saw Town push to finish in a mid- table position. The Players BART PEDRYCZ – GOALKEEPER Goalkeeper signed from Dunstable Town and was named player of the year last season. From Poland, he has impressed in all of the games he has played and is as big in voice as he is in frame and commands his defence. DJON GIBBS – GOALKEEPER Goalkeeper who impressed through the LUKE ABRAHAM – DEFENDER pre-season games. He provides good back-up Another defender who signed last season and and real competition for the keeper’s shirt this immediately impressed, making the left-back season. spot his own – he can also play at centre-half. Luke started at Peterborough before going to CADE STEVENS ABBEY – DEFENDER Aylesbury FC, from whom he joined Arlesey. Another young midfielder who has impressed Club captain. from the start of last season and was ever present thereafter. Learning with every game RYAN LAMOND – DEFENDER and also improving, best tackler in the team. Young defender who has come up through the youth scheme, starting in the under 7s and progressed through the reserves last season. Ryan is a hard worker with the “right attitude” in every game. HARLEM SAMBU – MIDFIELDER Hails from France and signed this season from Kempston. Very comfortable on the ball and is always looking to create chances. BILL PLUMPTON – DEFENDER Young defender who has come through the ranks of the reserves and has impressed greatly. Cool under pressure he is maturing into his role nicely; he can play either left or right side. RAFE GOODMAN – MIDFIELDER ANDRE MALTAY – DEFENDER Young player who has come from the A tough and uncompromising defender who Stevenage development side. Improving with can either play at full back or centre half and is every game as he likes to probe forward and equally good in either slot. Signed from Barton he also chips in with a few goals. Rovers. Previous clubs include Leighton Town, Biggleswade United, St Neots, & Potton United. 

www.northwoodfc.com 9 CRAIG PACKHAM – MIDFIELDER TASHRIQ ANDREWS – FORWARD Young wide player who has come up through Young and talented player who has come the reserves before going to Biggleswade from the Stevenage academy. Getting more United, returning to Arlesey this season as he experience with every game, he looks a great has developed. Craig impressed through the prospect. pre-season, and is a good prospect. YEMI ADELANI – FORWARD ELIAS MOSES – MIDFIELDER Forward who was signed from Barton Rovers. Midfielder who joined Arlesey from Edgware Yemi looks to have a good touch and scored a Town. Elias is a mobile player who chipped in few goals at Barton; his previous clubs include with a goal on debut, and looks a good addition Waltham Abbey. to the squad TONY WILLIAMS – FORWARD PHIL PAYNE – MIDFIELDER Talented young player who has come up Tall midfielder who signed for Arlesey this through the reserve, and has proved to be an season; his previous club was AFC Launceston. exciting and pacey forward who is learning and improving with every game. Looking to KYE ANDREWS – MIDFIELDER make the lead striker’s role his own this season Kyle signed for Arlesey last season but didn’t get but also plays on either wing. much game time. However, he has impressed this season and looks solid in the midfield role. KIM FORSYTHE – FORWARD Previously at Kempston Rovers. A forward who has always scored goals, Kim is a player who lives and was brought up in TELA TRIEVELATO – MIDFIELDER Arlesey and who has come up through the Midfielder Tela is a recent signing. club’s youth and reserve teams before joining Langford, where he scored 38 goals in 28 TAYLOR RHINEY – MIDFIELDER/FORWARD games. He has also played for Cambridge City, Another tricky wide player. Looks dangerous Hitchin Town Barton Rovers and Baldock Town. on either side or right up front. Has a very good shot from outside of the box. CHARLIE SCOTT – MIDFIELDER/ FORWARD Young winger who is another product of the reserve team; tricky on the ball, he is learning every time he gets on the pitch.

ZEMA ABBEY – MANAGER Vastly experienced player with Football league experience with Cambridge United, Norwich City, Bradford City, Wycombe Wanderers and Torquay United. He also played for Arlesey Town, Baldock, Boston United, Hitchin Town, Kettering and Barton Rovers. The whole team benefits from his experience and leadership. He returned to Arlesey in 2009 as Assistant Manager before becoming player Manager. NATHAN ABBEY – MANAGER A vastly experienced goalkeeper who is Joint Manager. Nathan has a long list of clubs to his credit, including Luton Town (55 League CALLUM GREGORY – FORWARD appearances), Chesterfield, Northampton Young forward who is a recent acquisition for Town, Stevenage Borough, St Albans, Hayes, Arlesey. Boston Utd, Bristol City, Torquay United, Brentford, MK Dons, Rushden & Diamonds, Kettering, St Neots and Arlesey.

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orthwood displayed all their battling qualities as they recovered from a two goal deficit to Nrecord their second 2-2 draw in four days against high flying AFC Dunstable, writes Robin Piper. Woods welcomed back Tom Gilbey to a defence still missing Brad Hewitt while skipper Lewis Hobbs was deployed at right-back. Former Harrow Borough midfielder Mark McLeod was brought in for his Northwood debut, with Lewis Ochoa and Jack McDonnell missing from Saturday’s draw at Egham. Dunstable have been in excellent form in recent weeks, unbeaten in nine games coming into this match, with eight wins taking them up to second in the table and their confidence was in evidence from the first minute as top-scorer Jermaine Hall shot narrowly wide with a 20 yard effort. At the other end, Harry Newman was quickly into the action as he created an opening for Jermaine Osei but the Woods striker dragged his shot wide of the far post. The game had set off at a frantic pace and the opening goal was not long in coming. As Northwood looked in vain for an offside flag, Hall and BJ Christie combined to set up Drew Roberts for any easy finish with five minutes on the clock, to continue the experienced striker’s excellent scoring record against Northwood. Newman was seeing plenty of the ball and another burst down the left flank lead to a teasing cross to the far post but there was no red shirt to apply the finish. And Newman was linking well with Mahlondo Martin as the latter twice got the round the back of the Dunstable defence but was unable to deliver a decisive final ball. Despite enjoying their fair share of possession, Woods were struggling to create any clear-cut chances and it was the visitors who were threatening to add to their lead. Woods keeper Xavi Comas was quickly off his line to deny the advancing Christie as he looked to latch onto Hall’s through- ball before the unmarked Terry Griffiths should have done better as he almost got on the end of Newman Carney’s floated free-kick into the box. Dunstable continued to threaten and Roberts went close to grabbing his second goal of the evening with an audacious long-range attempt which shaved the post with Comas beaten. However, the visitors were finally rewarded for their efforts as they increased their lead on 41 minutes, Griffiths heading home unchallenged as he got on the end of Carney’s corner – although there was feeling the ball might have gone out of play before arriving on the defender’s head. Northwood required a good start to the second period if they were going to find a way back into the match and their wish was granted as Osei executed a smart shot on the turn to reduce the arrears on 48 minutes following Hobbs’ low cross into the box. Despite a scare when Hall went close for the visitors, Northwood were growing in confidence with a succession of attacks and Osei was denied by keeper Jamie Head, who produced a couple of smart saves to keep his team in front. Northwood maintained their second half improvement and deservedly drew level on 81 minutes after they were awarded a free-kick on the edge of the Dunstable box. Martin stepped up to take the free-kick which beat Head at his near post for the Woods striker’s fifth goal in four games. Dunstable almost immediately regained the lead as they broke quickly into the Northwood box but Comas was on hand to produce a smart save to deny Hall. lsaac Olurunfemi and Nebay Haile were introduced for Wilson Chingoka and Newman respectively to add some fresh legs for Northwood in the closing minutes. But it was Comas who was called upon to deny Hall once again in stoppage time to ensure that Woods deservedly took a share of the spoils. EGHAM TOWN 2 SATURDAY 6TH JANUARY 2018 EVO-STIK LEAGUE SOUTH

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orthwood overcame a patchy second half performance to salvage a draw on a sticky surface Nat the Runnymede Stadium, writes Robin Piper. Woods were immediately on the attack in the opening minute with Osei finding space to get a shot on target but ex Woods goalkeeper Aaron Bufton made a comfortable save. At the other end, Hall made a timely intervention with a well- executed tackle to deny Brendan Matthew as he looked to get on the end of Matt Wood’s through- ball. And the hosts threatened again as they had an appeal for handball against Comas turned down as the Northwood ‘keeper collected a long ball over the top on the edge of his box. Having survived a couple scares, Woods began to gain the upper-hand. Bufton was called into action again to deal with a Wilson Chingoka header, while Martin picked out Osei who sent a fierce volley wide of the target. And Northwood deservedly took the lead on 20 minutes as Harry Newman made progress down the left flank before threading a perfectly weighted pass through to Chingoka, who delivered an emphatic finish for his fourth goal of the season. Egham were quickly on the attack as they looked for a response to falling behind, Woods blasting over from a good position before former Northwood man Louis Stead headed wide from a Matthew cross. But Northwood continued to look dangerous on the break with Osei directing a header straight at Bufton following Martin’s hanging cross to the far post. The hosts were looking increasingly dangerous as they delivered a strong finish to the opening period with the lively Woods being denied by a last-ditch Lewis Ochoa tackle before the Sarnies’ striker was almost in on goal again but was crowded out by the Northwood defence. At the other end, McDonnell did well to find Martin in a dangerous position but Lewis Cole was on hand to divert the danger for Egham. Woods made a change at the break with Isaac Olurunfemi replacing McDonnell in the right wing-back position. And the visitors had some defending to do as they conceded a couple of early corners. But Northwood’s vulnerability to the set-piece was exposed as Stead flicked on Lewis Cole’s corner for Woods to head home to restore parity on 48 minutes. And Woods went close to adding another as he flashed a shot wide of the far post after good work from Stead. Northwood were struggling to get a grip on proceedings but a rare moment of cohesion involving Chingoka, Olurunfemi and Osei created an opening for Martin but he was crowded out by the Sarnies’ rearguard. And Egham upped the pressure with a series of attacks, Comas producing a point-blank save to deny Woods, while the latter dragged another shot narrowly wide of the target. In between, Stead rattled the Northwood crossbar with a fierce drive. The hosts continued to press and Callum Webb and Rhys Paul tried their luck with long range shots which failed to seriously trouble Comas in the Northwood goal. Woods made a change on 69 minutes with Newman making way for Romelle Alomenu. And Osei went close for Northwood as he shot narrowly wide after being set up by Martin. However, Northwood were made to rue that miss after sloppy defending allowed Woods to send over a cross for Matthew to bundle the ball home to give Egham the lead on 74 minutes. And Matthew went close again as he stung Comas’ fingers with a fierce shot. Woods made another change as they looked for a way back, Nebay Haile replacing Ochoa with the visitors switching to a flat back four. And Haile’s introduction paid dividends as he was involved in Woods’ equaliser with four minutes remaining, the substitute initiating the move before Osei played in Martin who shot beyond Bufton. And Northwood spurned a glorious chance to take all three points in stoppage time as Martin crossed for Osei, but with the goal at his mercy a cruel bobble meant the Woods striker failed to make any contact to ensure that that the honours remained even.

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PAT ADAMSON be looking to establish himself in the squad for Pat joined the Woods for the new season the new campaign. He is currently on dual- following his release from Leyton Orient where registration loan at Rayners Lane. he was a regular on the left flank for their Under-18 side. Only 18, he had a loan spell TOM GILBEY with Isthmian side Soham Town Rangers last Young left-sided defender who has joined the season and was establishing himself well in club on dual-registration from Staines Town who senior football before suffering a broken leg in he joined in the summer. Played for Maidenhead November. United as a youngster and then for clubs in the North of England while at University in Durham. ROMELLE ALOMENU Romelle has joined from Southern Premier side Royston Town where he progressed through their youth set-up to make several appearances this season at just 18. A left-sided defender, Romelle joined up with Northwood in December 2017 looking to build on his senior experience. TOMMY BOXER An experienced defender, now 26 who was recruited by the Woods in August 2017 on dual-registration from Potters Bar Town. Has also played for Cockfosters. MICHAEL BUCKLEY Long-serving Hanwell Town midfielder who signed for Northwood in September 2017 having previously played for Simon Lane at Wingate & Finchley. Now 26, he also played for AFC Hayes. WILSON CHINGOKA A former Wingate & Finchley youngster, Wilson has just turned 19 and played last season for the successful Herts County side AFC Oaklands where he starred in a midfield role. XAVI COMAS Experienced Spanish-born goalkeeper, now 29 who joined the Woods in December 2017 following a brief spell with Hayes & Yeading. Started the season at Hanwell Town having KOJO GYIMAH previously played at Kings Langley, Hemel Kojo is a 19-year-old former Stevenage Borough Hempstead and a series of Spanish clubs; CD and Wycombe Wanderers academy forward Canillas, Gramanet, Masnou, and Cornell. who joined in the summer and will be looking to establish himself in the Woods new side this JAMIE DOOLAN season. Jamie is a product of the club’s youth structure having progressed through the Under-18s and NEBAY HAILE reserves to earn a place in the first-team squad Young attacking player who has joined the last season. A versatile player who usually Woods in November 2017 on dual-registration operates in midfield, Jamie is now 20 and will from Staines Town to gain some senior

14 Northwood v Arlesey Town Meet The 2018 Woods Squad

experience. He was part of the Middlesex County which he originally joined from Boreham side that won the FA County Youth Cup in 2017. Wood back in October 2006. He has just topped 200 appearances for the Woods having TYLER HATHERLY since also played for Hemel Hempstead, Tyler is an experienced 30-year-old midfielder Beaconsfield, Burnham, Slough Town, Hendon, who has signed for Northwood from Hertford Biggleswade Town and Dunstable Town. Town where he had enjoyed several successful seasons, in January 2018. Prior to that he LEWIS HOBBS played for Wodson Park, had a long spell with Just 17, Lewis is a highly-regarded defender Hoddesdon and a short stay with Potters Bar. who has joined the Woods on a season-long work-experience loan from Barnet FC and will be hoping the experience of playing senior football will be an ideal launch pad for a professional career. TOM MCDONNELL 22-year-old central midfielder who signed for the Woods having been playing in America for Chivas Florida Under-23s. Has previous experience at Eton Manor and Bishop’s Stortford. MARK MCLEOD Experienced midfielder who has joined the Woods in January 2018 on dual-registration from Harrow Borough. The 31-year-old was born in Sunderland and played in the Football League for Darlington as well as loan spells with Harrogate Town, Durham City and Workington. He played for Newcastle Blue Star and Sunderland RCA before moving south and playing for Walton & Hersham and Chipstead before joining Harrow last summer. PAOLO MONTELLA Young midfield player who joined the Woods in December 2017 from London Colney having previously played at Ware. The 19-year- old will be hoping to gain more experience in the second half of the season. BRENDAN HAZLETT Brendan is an experienced 26-year-old keeper DECLAN NCHE who joined the Woods on dual-registration 18-year-old bustling midfielder who joined from Harrow Borough in September 2017 to the Woods in October 2017 from Brentwood cover for injury having also played at Spelthorne Town where he had been a regular in their Sports this season. Has previous experience at Development side. Beaconsfield and Chalfont St Peter. HARRY NEWMAN BRAD HEWITT A left-sided midfield player, 28-year-old Harry Now 29, central defender Brad returns to has been a regular for Harrow Borough in the Isthmian Premier for the past two Chestnut Avenue for his third spell at the club 

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2018 Woods Squad seasons having joined them in 2015 following playing for Ware. spells with Harefield United, Hanwell Town and Australian side Clifton Hill. DAVID TAYLOR Experienced midfielder who played for North HAKIM NYARIKI Greenford United for several seasons before Hakim is a former member of the successful moving to Harrow Borough in 2016. Spent the Wingate & Finchley Under-18 side who joined summer playing in Australia before returning the Woods this summer after a spell with Barnet. recently and signing on dual-registration with Still only 18, Hakim will be looking to earn a the Woods in December 2017. regular place in the match-day squad. MESHACH WILLIAMS LEWIS OCHOA Pacy, 26-year-old forward who has been Experienced 26-year-old midfielder who joined amongst the goals in pre-season having joined the Woods from Hanwell Town in October 2017 the Woods in the summer from Cockfosters. He following a year with Harrow Borough. Started has also played for Hatfield, Hoddesdon, Hanwell out with Brentford and has also seen service and Broxbourne as well as a spell with Wingate & at Maidenhead United and Chalfont St Peter Finchley in the Isthmian Premier. amongst others. ISAAC OLURUNFEMI 19-year-old defender who joined the Woods in October 2017 having previously played for Maidenhead United youth as well as having short loan spells with Aylesbury and Chalfont St. Peter. JERMAINE OSEI Young striker who joined the Woods in October 2017 on dual-registration with Wealdstone and was an instant hit with two goals on his debut. The 22-year-old previously played at Enfield Town and Bishop’s Stortford as well as briefly at Hampton & Richmond Borough and Margate. LEO PEDRO Striker who joined Hendon from Bedfont & Feltham in the summer and at 22 has joined the Woods on dual registration in October 2017 to JAKE HERACLEOUS – COACH get some senior game time. Highly-respected coach Jake has been working most recently at Bishop’s Stortford but has also GEORGE ROBINSON shown his skills with academies at Arsenal and Young left-back who was drafted in from AFC Brentford, amongst others. Oaklands in September 2017 and at 20 had impressed with his hard-work and attitude. ROB PATWELL – COACH Rob joined the club in October 2017, having MARCUS ROSE held Assistant Manager roles at Waltham Forest Experienced 27-year-old central defender and Barkingside and enjoying a very successful who was with Arsenal and Barnet as a youth. spell with New Salamis, who won the FA Sunday He joined Maidenhead United in 2010 and Cup in 2016. He has also scouted for Leicester played there for a couple of seasons while also City - and played for Northwood reserves back in appearing on loan at Beaconsfield and Harrow 2004-05. Borough. Marcus has spent the last two seasons

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The Woods scored two second half goals without reply to move into the fourth round of the Isthmian League Cup at the expense of their Ryman South opponents Fleet. Staforde Palmer’s 73rd minute effort deflected off Mark Burgess for the opening goal, then Anthony Page hit the second from 18 yards with eight minutes left. The two scorers are pictured here celebrating Page’s goal. Northwood: Mitch Swain, Ryan Tackley, Danny Power, Mark Burgess, Michael Peacock, Brad Hewitt, Michael Gordon, Hugo Figueiredo (Courtney Francis), Staforde Palmer, Dwane Williams (Anthony Page), Kyle Matthews.

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he Woods were unable to follow up Saturday’s impressive victory as they failed to hold onto Tan early lead against play-off hopefuls Hayes & Yeading in a Boxing Day clash in front of a surprisingly low crowd, writes Alan Evans. Once again Manager Simon Lane had to bring in a goalkeeper; the ninth of the season, for this tough derby match as Brendan Hazlett and Xavi Comas, who had made his debut a few days earlier, were both away for Christmas. In came youngster Matt Nolan on dual registration from Enfield Town. Brad Hewitt returned to the defence so David Taylor pushed back into midfield to replace Wilson Chingoka after he reported ill that morning. There was plenty of action straight from the start with Harry Newman getting in an early cross which was cut out at the near post by Hayes’ keeper Kai McKenzie-Lyle while Matt Nolan was soon called upon to keep out more of a direct effort from out wide by Toby Little. But the Woods then took a prompt lead when Lewis Ochoa slipped a fine ball down the left channel which put former Hayes winger Mahlondo Martin in between two defenders down the middle and he finished in fine style to make it 1-0 to Northwood. It raised the confidence of the Northwood side and on 13 minutes another good ball released Newman again down the left and when his cross eluded two home defenders, it perhaps caught Martin by surprise at the far post as he wasn’t prepared for a shot at goal. Instead he played it across to Tayshan Hayden-Smith who set up Isaac Olorunfemi for a shot which took a deflection but was still comfortably saved by McKenzie-Lyle. Hayes & Yeading were still looking dangerous as well, with Little causing problems on the left. The home side then pulled themselves level after 20 minutes as a ball into the box led to a flurry of legs and when two Northwood defenders were unable to connect to clear Hayes’ top scorer Manny Duku was able to flick a shot into the roof of the net. Suddenly United were on top and ex-Woods striker Ismael Ehui was next to go close as he found space for a powerful strike that was straight at Nolan but the young keeper still did well to keep it out. On 35 minutes the home side benefited from a couple of deflections that went their way and Laste Dombaxe had a clear strike at goal but Nolan was across to push it wide once again. But on 44 minutes Ehui played a ball wide to Little, and he drove in a cross which Lewis Hobbs tried to cut out but only succeeded in diverting inside the near post to leave Nolan stranded and Hayes & Yeading in front. Northwood struggled to threaten after the break, and Nolan had to make another block to deny Duku after a good through-ball from Ola Olajubu. It took until the 64th minute for the Woods to make a dangerous move and it was Martin who provided it as he left Dombaxe trailing as he raced into the box. He cut the ball back to the edge of the area but Taylor was arriving just too late and the ball was cleared. Northwood hopes were finally snuffed out after 78 minutes when Frank Keita latched onto a through-ball and was then caught by Hobbs just inside the box with the Referee pointing straight to the spot. Duncan Culley tucked the spot-kick away to make it 3-1. It got worse for Northwood five minutes later as a poor clearance was returned quickly by Priestly Farquharson and when the bounce was misjudged by Hobbs, Duku was onto it in a flash to place a shot beyond Nolan and make sure of all three points. Nolan showed his shot-stopping prowess again early in stoppage-time as he pushed wide a strike from Keita and then the Woods countered and grabbed a consolation when Martin was put through wide on the right by Hobbs and he cut in to finish well for his second of the game. There was still a late opportunity for Duku to complete his hat-trick but he sliced his shot wide of the target and the game came to an end with a 4-2 scoreline.

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20 Northwood v Arlesey Town Woods Roll Call 2017-18 including 12.1.18 League League Cups Cups Total League Cup Total Northwood career Cards apps sub apps sub apps goals goals goals apps goals Y R Arash Abdullahi 2 1 1 1 5 0 0 0 5 0 1 0 Pat Adamson 8 1 2 0 11 1 0 1 11 1 0 0 Romelle Alomenu 3 2 0 0 5 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 Jean-Paul Antwi 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 Mohammed Ayoub 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 Tommy Boxer 4 0 1 1 6 1 0 1 6 1 0 0 Michael Buckley 11 0 0 0 11 0 0 0 11 0 1 0 Wilson Chingoka 12 8 2 2 24 4 0 4 24 4 6 0 Xavi Comas 3 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 Brandon Daly 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 Tayo Davies-Coker 1 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 Jamie Doolan 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 Tom Gilbey 6 0 0 0 6 1 0 1 6 1 0 0 James Gurteen 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 Kojo Gyimah 0 5 0 1 6 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 Nebay Haile 1 4 0 0 5 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 Louis Hall 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 Matt Hall 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 Tyler Hatherly 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 Tayshan Hayden-Smith 21 1 4 0 26 2 0 2 26 2 0 0 Brendan Hazlett 12 0 2 0 14 0 0 0 14 0 0 0 Brad Hewitt 18 0 3 0 21 0 0 0 211 22 1 0 Lewis Hobbs 21 0 3 0 24 0 0 0 24 0 2 0 Montel Joseph 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 25 0 0 0 Pat Kelly 8 1 2 1 12 0 0 0 12 0 1 0 Evans Kouassi 14 1 4 0 19 3 1 4 19 4 1 0 Borja Loeches-Teixeira 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 17 0 0 0 George Lutaaya 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 Mahlondo Martin 13 7 2 0 22 8 0 8 22 8 1 0 Andrew McCorkell 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 Jack McDonnell 4 3 1 0 8 0 0 0 8 0 1 0 Tom McDonnell 3 0 1 0 4 0 0 0 4 0 2 0 Mark McLeod 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 Paulo Montella 0 3 0 0 3 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 Declan Nche 1 4 1 1 7 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 Harry Newman 19 0 1 0 20 3 0 3 20 3 0 0 Matt Nolan 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 Hakim Nyariki 0 4 1 1 6 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 Lewis Ochoa 15 0 2 0 17 1 0 1 17 1 3 0 Issac Olurunfemi 10 4 1 0 15 1 0 1 15 1 1 0 Jermaine Osei 10 0 1 0 11 8 2 10 11 10 1 0 Michael Osei 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 Leonardo Pedro 1 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 George Robinson 6 1 2 0 9 0 0 0 9 0 1 0 Marcus Rose 5 1 1 0 7 0 0 0 7 0 3 1 David Taylor 5 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 Jay Thorne 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 Harry Voss 4 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 Antonio Walker 0 2 1 0 3 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 Matt Walsh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Meshach Williams 8 2 1 1 12 2 0 2 12 2 1 0

www.northwoodfc.com 21 Alan Evans looks back at Northwood events of a decade ago PHOTOS by JAMES BROWN

oday we continue with our popular On Saturday 22nd December 2007, the Woods feature where we look back to events travelled to play away at Canvey Island who There at Northwood Park from exactly a still fancied themselves to get involved in the decade ago. This has meant a review of our play-offs at least. Danny Hart’s loan spell from first season back at Step 4 of non-League Barnet had come to an end so a fit again Danny following the first-ever relegation in the Murphy replaced him in the only change from senior club’s history as we succumbed to the side that beat Forest a week earlier. the drop in our second season of Southern Premier Division football having been And was an end-to-end game with both sides transferred across following two years of showing plenty of attacking prowess. The Gulls Isthmian Premier competition. had no less than two goals chalked off in the first-half, one for offside and one for a foul After a slow start to the season, there had been while Northwood went closest when Adrian an upsurge in fortunes. Firstly a series of solid Abramian saw an effort clashed back off a home wins was followed by a brilliant FA Trophy post. Then came controversy in the final ten replay win over Isthmian Premier side AFC minutes. After 81 minutes a defensive slip from Hornchurch and then the first away league win the home side allowed Abdul Yoki a free run at of the season, a 3-1 success at league leaders goal only for him to be denied by some brave AFC Sudbury with 18-year-old Elliott Buchanan goalkeeping from Ricky Wiseman. The ball was then switched to the other end and after Mitch Swain had made a fine save to keep out a shot from Clyde Roberts. Roberts followed through on Swain on the floor and clearly fouled him as he bundled the ball over the line but the whistle for a foul never came and suddenly Canvey were in front. After six minutes of treatment, a concussed Swain with a head injury then had to make way to be replaced by Ben Harris yet strangely

netting his first Northwood hat-trick, taking his tally to six goals in three games and into double figures for the season; the boy was getting noticed. The FA Trophy run finally came to an end with a narrow 2-1 defeat at AFC Wimbledon in front of a crowd of over 1,500 where the Woods, through Buchanan, had caused a real scare with the opening goal in the very first minute. Now it was time to try to climb the table and after a the Gulls were also forced into a change as 6-0 thrashing of Waltham Abbey that equalled Wiseman had injured his hand when saving the club’s best Isthmian League winning margin from Yoki and was substituted at the same score, they had moved towards halfway in the time by Mel Capleton. Almost immediately table. Yoki played in Abramian and his square ball

22 Northwood v Arlesey Town TEN YEARS AFTER was knocked in by Bradley Hewitt who had followed for substitute Michael Gordon on the been thrown forward to make another striking left flank with Murphy dropping back to left- option. It ended 1-1 and while a good point, the back. Their good work was undone though just consensus was that they could have grabbed all before the break when Ozie Foster got on the three if not for a poor refereeing decision. end of a Paul Campbell cross to put Town 2-1 ahead. That takes us to Boxing Day 2007 and a home game against third-placed Edgware Town who Enfield could have wrapped it up in the second- had lost just two games all season under Steve half with a series of strikes that flew wide and Newing’s management. The Wares included a the Woods also lost Buchanan to injury as he selection of ex-Northwood players including was replaced by youth player Jack Bennett. But Gavin Hart, Kevin Chakaodza and Johnny Moore they stayed determined and in stoppage-time in their starting line-up. With Adam Theo ruled out with injury, James Fisher came in for a debut in defence but Mitch Swain had recovered enough to play. As it turned out, both sides were a bit lacklustre on the day and played out a goalless draw; the first of the season. A few days later and it was back on their travels for Colin Payne’s injury-hit side. Adrian

they grabbed another point with a 2-2 draw as James Fisher stabbed home after a corner wasn’t cleared. For the opening game of 2008, Northwood travelled to the far from salubrious surroundings of the Cricklefield Stadium, home of struggling Ilford. And they got off to the worst possible start as Danny Downer gave the home side a 14th Minute lead. The Woods struggled to get Abramian was ruled out and replaced by Jerome to grips with a difficult surface but worked hard Hall and Dwane Williams was replaced by new and they eventually found an equaliser before signing and similarly named Dwain Williams the break when Elliott Buchanan was picked out who made his debut in midfield. The Woods by Danny Murphy and he slotted home. made an excellent start as Ryan Tackley’s through-ball found Hall who buried his shot for Ilford went close to regaining the lead when his first league goal since February. Theo headed off the line but eventually Northwood were in front on 82 minutes as Unfortunately, Adam Theo was adjudged to Bradley Hewitt headed on an Abdul Yoki throw- have handled in the box and Enfield were level in and Buchanan stabbed home his second. after 14 minutes when Ricci Crace converted Yet, Ilford then hit back in similar fashion. A from the spot. But the Woods were still looking long-throw wasn’t dealt with and Kevin Skinner good with Elliott Buchanan going close on a converted from close-range to make it four couple of occasions and Danny Murphy being successive draws for the Woods. denied by home ‘keeper Andre Foster. The Woods lost Tackley to injury so another debut We will have more from everything Ten Years After in our next programme.

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The gap at the top of divisional table was cut to three points TODAY’S FIXTURES after leaders AFC Rushden & Diamonds were held at home by lower mid-table Marlow and second-placed AFC Dunstable’s Ashford Town v AFC Dunstable 2-0 home win over Aylesbury FC last Saturday. In front of a Aylesbury v Chalfont St Peter crowd of 453, Diamonds kept a seventh home clean sheet but were unable to score against hardworking Marlow at Barton Rovers v Aylesbury United Hayden Road. AFC Dunstable beat the Moles with a brace from Beaconsfield Town v Cambridge C Jermaine Hall after 32 and 62 minutes. Bedford Town v Egham Town Beaconsfield Town are third, but only on goal difference and with a game in hand on AFC Dunstable, after winning 3-1 at Fleet Town v AFC Rushden & Diam. Honeycroft against Uxbridge. And they had to come from Hanwell Town v Hartley Wintney being a 19th minute Harry Tucker goal behind to win, courtesy Kempston Rovers v Uxbridge of Alex Cathline after 42 minutes, Goldy Capela on 51 minutes and new signing Tre Mitford, who came off the bench to make Marlow v Moneyfields it 3-1 in the 68th minute. Northwood v Arlesey Town Just a point separates Cambridge City, Moneyfields and Hayes Thame United v Hayes & Yeading & Yeading United in the remainder of the top six. Both City and the Moneys were inactive due to waterlogged pitches, but Hayes & Yeading were 3-0 home winners over Kempston Rovers, who have dropped out of League table contention and are now eleventh, seven points behind the play-off places. Manny Duku bagged a Including 12.1.2018 P W D L F A Pts brace for Hayes & Yeading in the 42nd minute and then two minutes into stoppage time at the end of AFC Rushden 23 15 6 2 51 13 51 the game after Ismael Ehui had scored the second AFC Dunstable 25 14 7 4 49 22 49 on 53 minutes. Beaconsfield 23 15 3 5 48 28 48 Seventh-placed Ashford Town dropped to six Cambridge City 23 13 4 6 59 33 43 points behind the top six after losing 2-1 at Thame Moneyfields 23 12 6 5 49 31 42 to second-bottom Aylesbury United. Ollie Hogg Hayes & Yeading 23 13 3 7 50 33 42 broke the deadlock to give the Ducks the lead seven minutes into the second half from the penalty spot, Ashford Town 23 11 3 9 55 37 36 only for Max Webb to equalise within two minutes. Hartley Wintney 20 11 3 6 43 28 36 But Jack Wood popped up 5fiveminutes from time Thame United 22 11 3 8 44 37 36 to earn the Ducks a crucial win. Chalfont St Peter 23 10 6 7 28 25 36 Hartley Wintney are eighth, but have games in hand Kempston 24 10 5 9 43 42 35 and won 2-0 at home to Bedford Town. Rowan Vine broke the deadlock 2 minutes after the break and Egham Town 23 9 6 8 33 43 33 Paul Hodges made sure for the Hampshire side 20 Bedford Town 24 9 4 11 35 35 31 minutes from time. Uxbridge 25 9 4 12 41 52 31 Bottom-markers Arlesey Town picked up only their Northwood 24 7 7 10 35 41 28 eighth point from twenty-four matches in a 0-0 Marlow 23 7 6 10 34 44 27 home draw with Fleet Town, while there was an Aylesbury 23 8 3 12 28 38 27 important win for Barton Rovers, who moved up to fourth-bottom after beating Chalfont St Peter 2-1 at Fleet Town 23 5 7 11 25 51 22 Mill Meadow. Charlie Jones gave last season`s play- Barton Rovers 25 4 7 14 20 48 19 off finalists a 16th minute lead that Jimmy Hartley Hanwell Town 23 5 3 15 19 39 18 quickly doubled 3 minutes later. All the Saints could muster in response was a last-minute Ben Ward- Aylesbury United 23 5 3 15 19 52 18 Cochrane effort. Arlesey Town 24 1 5 18 21 57 8

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AUGUST Sat 12 Hartley Wintney Away L 0-2 135 19 Voss Kelly Adamson Hobbs Hewitt Rose M Osei Chingoka Williams Hayden-Smith Newman Nyariki Walker - Tue 15 MONEYFIELDS HOME D 1-1 103 18 Voss Kelly Adamson Hobbs Hewitt Rose M Osei Kouassi Williams Hayden-Smith Newman Nyariki Walker - Sat 19 Swindon Supermarine (FAC) Away L 0-1 132 - Ayoub Kelly Adamson Hobbs Hewitt Rose Nyariki Kouassi Hayden-Smith Walker Martin Thorne Chingoka - Sat 26 Arlesey Town Away W 3-1 87 12 Voss Kelly Adamson Boxer Hewitt Hobbs Hayden-Smith Kouassi Williams Abdollahi Martin Chingoka Nyariki J McDonnell Mon 28 HAYES & YEADING UTD HOME W 2-0 243 9 Voss Kelly Adamson Hewitt Boxer Hobbs Chingoka Kouassi Williams Abdollahi Hayden-Smith J McDonnell Hall Nyariki SEPTEMBER Sat 9 Cambridge City Away L 0-1 145 13 Joseph Kelly Adamson Hewitt Hobbs Boxer Kousassi J McDonnell Williams Hayden-Smith Martin Gyiamah Chingoka Antwi Tue 12 EGHAM TOWN (BFBC) HOME L 1-3 52 - Loeches-Teixeira J McDonnell Adamson Hewitt Hobbs Chingoka T McDonnell Kouassi Williams Hayden-Smith Martin Boxer Kelly Nyariki Sat 16 EGHAM TOWN HOME L 0-1 96 14 Daly J McDonnell Antwi Hewitt Hobbs T McDonnell Chingoka Kouassi Williams Hayden-Smith Newman Martin Kelly Sat 23 Uxbridge Away L 1-2 90 16 McCorkell Kelly J McDonnell Buckley Hobbs Hewitt T McDonnell Kouassi Williams Hayden-Smith Newman Gurteen Doolan Woods Woods OFFICIAL NORTHWOOD MATCHDAY PROGRAMME £2 OFFICIAL NORTHWOOD MATCHDAY PROGRAMME £2

versus MONEYFIELDS versus MONEYFIELDS Tuesday 15th August 2017 Tuesday 15th August 2017 Kick-off 7.45pm Kick-off 7.45pm Tue 26 ASHFORD TOWN HOME L 1-7 89 17 McCorkell Kelly Robinson Buckley Rose EVO-STIK LEAGUE SOUTH, EAST EVO-STIK LEAGUE SOUTH, EAST Hobbs T McDonnell Kouassi Williams Hayden-Smith Newman Martin Doolan Chingoka Sat 30 MARLOW HOME L 1-2 106 18 Hazlett Kelly Robinson Buckley Davies-Coker Hobbs Chingoka Hayden-Smith Walsh Kouassi Newman Rose Williams Martin OCTOBER Sat 7 MALDON & TIPTREE (FAT) HOME L 2-5 97 - Hazlett Kelly Robinson Ochoa Davies-Coker Hobbs Chingoka Hayden-Smith J Osei Kouassi Newman Williams Nche Abdollahi Sat 14 Bedford Town Away D 0-0 174 18 Hazlett Ochoa Robinson Hewitt Boxer Pedro Chingoka Hayden-Smith J Osei Kouassi Olurunfemi Williams Nche Abdollahi Tue 17 AFC Hayes (MSC1) Away L 0-3 39 - Hazlett Olurunfemi Robinson Hewitt Boxer Nche Ochoa Hayden-Smith Pedro Kouassi Abdollahi Gyimah Chingoka Sat 21 AYLESBURY UNITED HOME W 3-0 194 16 Hazlett Ochoa Robinson Buckley Hobbs Hewitt Chingoka Hayden-Smith J Osei Kouassi Newman Martin Olurunfemi Nche Tue 24 Hanwell Town Away W 3-1 121 15 Hazlett Ochoa Robinson Buckley Rose Hewitt Nche Hayden-Smith J Osei Kouassi Newman Martin Olurunfemi Gurteen Sat 28 FLEET TOWN HOME W 2-1 74 12 Hazlett Olurunfemi Robinson Buckley Rose Hewitt Ochoa Hayden-Smith J Osei Kouassi Newman Martin Chingoka Adamson NOVEMBER Sat 4 KEMPSTON ROVERS HOME W 3-0 131 11 Hazlett Olurunfemi Adamson Buckley Hobbs Hewitt Ochoa Hayden-Smith J Osei Martin Newman Kouassi Chingoka Gyimah Sat 11 Barton Rovers Away D 1-1 101 12 Hazlett Olurunfemi Adamson Buckley Hobbs Hewitt Ochoa Kouassi J Osei Martin Newman Hayden-Smith Chingoka Sat 18 AFC Rushden & Diamonds Away L 0-4 451 13 Hazlett Olurunfemi Adamson Buckley Hobbs Hewitt Ochoa Hayden-Smith Newman Kouassi Martin Robinson Chingoka Haile Sat 25 AYLESBURY HOME L 0-1 85 13 Hazlett Ochoa Gilbey Buc kley Hobbs Hewitt Martin Lutaaya J Osei Hayden-Smith Newman Chingoka Olurunfemi Tue 28 Thame United Away D 3-3 68 13 Hazlett Olurunfemi Haile Buckley Hobbs Ochoa Chingoka Lutaaya Martin Hayden-Smith Gilbey Gyimah DECEMBER Sat 2 Beaconsfield Town Away D 2-2 85 13 Hazlett Ochoa Gilbey Buckley Hobbs Hewitt Hayden-Smith Chingoka Newman Martin Olurunfemi Alomenu Haile Nche Sat 16 Moneyfields Away L 0-2 74 16 Hazlett Olurunfemi Alomenu Hayden-Smith Hobbs Hewitt Ochoa Chingoka Martin Taylor Newman Montella Nche Gyimah Sat 23 HARTLEY WINTNEY HOME W 3-1 96 15 Comas Olurunfemi Gilbey Taylor Hobbs Ochoa Hayden-Smith Chingoka Alomenu Martin Newman Montella Gyimah Tue 26 Hayes & Yeading United Away L 2-4 172 16 Nolan Olurunfemi Gilbey Taylor Hobbs Hewitt Hayden-Smith Ochoa Alomenu Martin Newman Montella Haile J McDonnell JANUARY Sat 6 Egham Town Away D 2-2 101 15 Comas Ochoa Hall Taylor Hobbs Chingoka Hatherly J McDonnell J Osei Martin Newman Olurunfemi Alomenu Haile Tue 9 AFC DUNSTABLE HOME D 2-2 71 15 Comas Chingoka Gilbey McLeod Hall Hobbs Taylor Hatherly J Osei Martin Newman Olurunfemi Haile Sat 13 ARLESEY TOWN HOME Sat 20 BARTON ROVERS HOME Sat 27 Kempston Rovers Away FEBRUARY Sat 3 Ashford Town Away Tue 6 CHALFONT ST PETER HOME Sat 10 UXBRIDGE HOME Sat 17 Marlow Away Sat 24 BEDFORD TOWN HOME MARCH Sat 3 Aylesbury United Away Sat 10 HANWELL TOWN HOME Sat 17 AFC Dunstable Away Sat 24 BEACONSFIELD TOWN HOME Sat 31 CAMBRIDGE CITY HOME APRIL Mon 2 Chalfont St Peter Away Sat 7 AFC RUSHDEN & DIAM. HOME Sat 14 Fleet Town Away Sat 21 THAME UNITED HOME Sat 28 Aylesbury Away

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