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1st September 2012
New Website
From the start of the 2012-13 season we have moved to a new web site at
http://www.enfieldtownfootballclub.co.uk
This site will stay here for the time being but will not be updated any more.
31st August 2012
Enfield Town vs Hampton & Richmond Borough
Ryman League Premier Division
Tomorrow we host league leaders Hampton & Richmond Borough in the Ryman League Premier Division. Kick off will be 3.00pm. Our visitors were relegated at the end of last season and have already signalled their intention to bounce back to the Blue Square Bet South at the first attempt, so we know it will be a difficult game. Please come along and cheer our lads on.
The Flickr tags for this game will be:
etfc01092012 enfieldtown
That will ensure your photos turn up in our search.
Enfield Town vs St Margaretsbury
FA Cup with Budweiser 1st qualifying round
We will host St Margaretsbury in the FA Cup after they came back from 2-0 down to beat Leighton Town 3-2 in a preliminary round replay. The game will take place at the Queen Elizabeth Stadium on Saturday week, 8th September, kicking off at 3.00pm.
Our visitors play at Step 5 of the National Game, in the Premier Division of the Spartan South Midlands League. They have a number of familiar faces in their squad including former Towner Darren Sarpong.
Met Police 2 Enfield Town 2
Ryman League Premier Division
On Monday we travelled to Imber Court and came back with a point from a hard fought game against Met Police.
The Mark Kirby Goal Machine made it four goals in four games with a header after 14 minutes (left). Our hosts equalised within five minutes with a shot from distance by Tyron Smith. The Met then took the lead on 39 minutes before Neil Johnston got us back on level terms a couple of minutes after that.
There were no more goals in the second half but either side could have won the game, so a draw was probably a fair result.
Photos from the game are now, or will shortly be, on Flickr. Clicking on the photo will also take you to Flickr.
26th August 2012
Enfield Town 1 Whitehawk 3
Ryman League Premier Division
Despite playing most of the game with an extra man and taking the lead, Enfield lost to a very professional Whitehawk side yesterday. The main incident was a clash of heads between Whitehawk's Mark Knee and Sami El-Abd which left both players needing treatment and, after a half hour break in play, El Abd being taken to hospital. We all wish him a speedy recovery.
A quarter of an hour into the game, Enfield took the lead. Tyler Campbell fired in a shot which was going between Whitehawk 'keeper Chris Winterton and Joe Keehan on the goal line, but Keehan stuck out his right hand and palmed the ball away, right in the referee's line of vision (see the photo, right). The penalty had been given before any of the Enfield players had a chance to appeal for it. Liam Hope gave us the lead fromt he spot.
Even a man down we knew that a team with players as experienced as former Crystal Palace, Millwall and Gillingham defender Matt Lawrence, and forward Scott McGleish, who has just been released by Bristol Rovers, Whitehawk would not be a pushover. As we were coming up to half time, Josh Jones equalised with a thunderous shot from distance and then Scott McGleish gave Whitehawk the lead.
Whitehawk continued to dominate the second half, moving off the ball a lot better than the Enfield players, and then Jones added to his tally when they beat the offside trap and left Noel Imber trying to cover two players.
Photos from the game are now, or will shortly be, on Flickr. Clicking on the photo will also take you to Flickr.
If you want a programme from the match we still have some left. You can buy them on-line for £3.00 including p&p. Just click on the button below.
Sawbridgeworth Town Res 0 Enfield Town Res 12 (or possibly 13)
Essex Senior League Reserve Division West
The reserves had another big win yesterday. While Sami El-Abd was still being treated the news came through that the reserves had won 12-0, despite a number of players being unavailable. According to football.mitoo it was 13-0. Troy Archer got eight of them. This has left us clear on goal difference at the top of the table but strangely half the teams have 100% records while the other half don't have a point between them, although Barkingside Reserves are yet to play a game.
24th August 2012
Enfield Town vs Whitehawk
Ryman League Premier Division
Tomorrow we host Whitehawk in the Ryman League Premier Division. Kick off will be 3.00pm. Entry to the game will be £9.00 for adults, £5.00 for concessions and £1.00 for children under 16.
The Flickr tags for this game will be:
etfc25082012 enfieldtown
That will ensure your photos turn up in our search.
22nd August 2012
Enfield Town 2 Wingate & Finchley 1
Ryman League Premier Division
We turned up to find that one of our sponsors, The Juboraj Indian Restaurant had arrived with a stand and was selling curry in the ground.
Things got even better when Mark Kirby gave us a 4th minute lead. It went a bit downhill after that, though, as Finchley got into the game and gradually took control, with Enfield only making sporadic raids forward, although mostly quite effective ones.
The talking points came in the second half when Finchley were awarded a controversial penalty as Mark Kirby appeared to have made a clean tackle on Finchley's Murat Karagul. Jon Docker equalised from the spot. Then, with the clock ticking down, Finchley's Mark Wright received a second yellow card for a foul most of the supporters on that side of the pitch thought had been committed by Mark Henry. Henry was also on a yellow card and would have got the red instead.
Not long after the red card incident Enfield piled on the pressure and eventually Mark Kirby retrieved the ball, turned and thumped it in from an almost impossible angle (left) for his second of the game and third of the season. Finchley must have left wondering how they didn't get the win let alone a point.
Photos from the game are now, or will shortly be, on Flickr. Clicking on the photo will also take you to Flickr.
If you want a programme from the match, our first home game in the Ryman League Premier Division, we still have some left. You can buy them on-line for £3.00 including p&p. Just click on the button below.
20th August 2012
Enfield Town vs Wingate & Finchley
Ryman League Premier Division
Tomorrow Wintgate & Finchley make the short trip from Summers Lane to the Queen Elizabeth Stadium for our first home game at Step 3. Kick off will be 7.45pm. Entry to the game will be £9.00 for adults, £5.00 for concessions and £1.00 for children under 16.
While we will be looking to build on Saturday's victory Finchley will be hoping for their first point of the season as they lost 1-0 at home to Canvey Island at the weekend.
The Flickr tags for this game will be:
etfc21082012 enfieldtown
That will ensure your photos turn up in our search.
19th August 2012
Enfield Town Res 7 Bethnal Green United Res 0
Essex Senior League Reserve Division West
While the first team was making its debut in the Ryman League Premier Division the reserves were also starting out in a new league having joined the Essex Senior League Reserve Division West.
The game was rather one-sided as Conor Okus and Troy Archer gave us a 2-0 half time lead. Mason Todd got the third and seventh, in between which Chris Phillipson got the goal of the game—a 40 yard piledriver—and Reece Wilson and Jamie Smyth also scored.
This was a really convincing performance all round, from the well organised defence through to the forward line, and the score could have been much higher.
Lewes 1 Enfield Town 2
Ryman League Premier Division
Despite travel problems causing a delayed 3.30pm kick off, we made a winning start to our first ever season at Step 3 of the National Game, coming from behind to take the points.
To start with, a combination of the travel problems and the fact that our opposition this season is a level above last year's seemed to keep our players off their stride and Lewes deservedly took the lead through Karl Beckford. Just before half time, Mark Kirby (celebrating his goal, right) fired home from distance to bring the scores level and Enfield really came into the game from this point.
Enfield started the second half brightly and Liam Hope lobbed back a punch by home 'keeper Kieron Thorp to give us the lead with about 35 minutes left. There were a few scares and we could have added to the lead but in the end the score stayed 2-1.
Photos from the game are now, or will shortly be, on Flickr. Clicking on the photo will also take you to Flickr.
17th August 2012
Lewes vs Enfield Town
Ryman League Premier Division
Tomorrow we travel to Lewes to start our first season at Step 3. Kick off will be 3.00pm. Entry to the game will be £11 for adults and £6 for concessions. Children get in free.
This is a big game, not just because it is our first Premier Division match, but also because it is between the winners of the Supporters Direct Cup and the Supporters Direct Shield. There are only three supporter owned clubs in the division, the other being Hendon, so it was a bit of a surprise to get two playing each other in the opening game.
How to get to Lewes
The Flickr tags for this game will be:
etfc18082012 enfieldtown
That will ensure your photos turn up in our search.
New Website
This still will no longer be updated from the end of this month as the club is switching over to a Pitchero site. The new site is at
http://www.enfieldtownfootballclub.co.uk
15th August 2012
AFC Hornchurch Res 3 Enfield Town Res 1
Presidents Cup Final
AFC Hornchurch were too strong for a mixture of youngsters, trialists and first team squad players at Bridge Avenue.
With Hornchurch pushing for a goal early, and having one effort ruled out for offside, Enfield suffered a setback when Kevin Stevens was forced to leave the field with a knee injury to be replaced by Jamie Smyth. Lee Allen, Stevens (before his injury), Chris Phillipson, Dean Pennant and Bryan Hammatt gave the side an experienced spine but Hornchurch controlled the game down the wings and Aaron Gayle gave them the lead on the half hour. Neil Johnston came close to levelling with a shot from outside the area which was tipped over by Tim Pittman in the home goal and we turned round 1-0 down.
Things looked a bit brighter as the second half started, and Chris Phillipson (left) headed home the equaliser a couple of minutes in. Phillipson is a former Sunderland trainee who has played for Morpeth and, more recently, Bedlington Terriers before moving south. Hornchurch started to take control of the game again and took the lead through Jon Hunt just after the hour. Enfield then pushed forward looking for another equaliser leaving gaps at the back which the home side exploited to the full, extending their lead with five minutes to go through a looped header from Juan Onieva.
Photos from the game are now, or will shortly be, on Flickr. Clicking on the photo will also take you to Flickr.
14th August 2012
Enfield Town Res vs Bethnal Green United Res
Essex Senior League Reserve Division West
If you can't get to Lewes and will be at the Queen Elizabeth Stadium for the reserves' opening game of the season on Saturday, please note kick off will be 2.30pm and not 3.00pm as previously advised.
The rules of the Essex Senior league Reserve Division state that all Saturday games are to kick off at 2.30pm until November, and then from 2.00pm for the rest of the season.
Reserve Match Referees' Assistants
We have to supply an assistant referee for each game in the Essex Senior League Reserve Division as we only get a referee allocated by the league. Ideally we would like a pool of names so we can use ETFC members who would like to help out. If you are prepared to help the club out in this way, please call John Dolan on 07970 280 968. The club will pay a fee if you are used.
13th August 2012
AFC Hornchurch Res vs Enfield Town Res
Presidents Cup Final
Tomorrow the reserves travel to Bridge Avenue to play AFC Hornchurch in the Presidents Cup Final which was held over from last season. I understand both clubs will be fielding strong sides in this one so please come along and cheer our lads on.
Directions to AFC Hornchurch
The Flickr tags for this game will be:
etfc14082012 enfieldtown
That will ensure your photos turn up in our search.
12th August 2012
Enfield Town 2 Hayes & Yeading 2
Friendly
Enfield came back to equalise twice against Blue Square Bet South side Hayes & Yeading with new signing Gary Burrell (right) and last season's top scorer Liam Hope getting our goals.
Hayes & Yeading had the better of the chances in a tight first half but the teams turned round at 0-0. Noel Imber was replaced in goal by 17 year old James Chalk who had no chance with the opener from Sam Cox (the Hayes & Yeading player in the photo), recently released by League Two side Barnet. Burrell's equaliser followed a weak punch out by James Beasant in the visitors' goal, which he thumped back in before Beasant could get up off the floor. It looked all over when Tobi Joseph hit an even better goal than Cox's with only two minutes left, only for Joseph to undo his good work with a needless handball, allowing Hope to get our second equaliser from the penalty spot.
It was good to see Mark Bentley, who came through the ranks at the now defunct Enfield FC, at the Queen Elizabeth Stadium. He is still popular with those of us who saw him play for the old club.
Photos from the game are now, or will shortly be, on Flickr. Clicking on the photo will also take you to Flickr.
11th August 2012
Enfield Town vs Hayes & Yeading
Friendly
This afternoon we welcome Blue Square Bet South side Hayes & Yeading to the Queen Elizabeth Stadium. Kick off will be 3.00pm and entry to the game will cost £5.00 for adults, £3.00 for concessions and £1.00 for children.
The Flickr tags for this game will be:
etfc11082012 enfieldtown
That will ensure your photos turn up in our search.
Enfield Town Res vs Bethnal Green United Res
Essex Senior Reserve League Western Division
While the first team enjoys a trip to Lewes next Saturday, the reserves will host Bethnal Green United's reserves at the Queen Elizabeth Stadium in the Essex Senior Reserve League. Kick off will be 3.00pm. Other fixtures will be released once the league administrators know if clubs are still in cups, playing in replays and so forth.
9th August 2012
Enfield Town 3 St Albans City 2
Friendly
On Tuesday former Enfield legend Dave Howell brought a St Albans side to the Queen Elizabeth Stadium for a pre-season friendly. The side included Micah Hyde, who played for Watford in their first ever season in the FA Premier League in 1999-2000 and went on to represent Jamaica 17 times.
Liam Hope (left) opened the scoring following a mix up in the Saints' defence and doubled the lead early in the second half with a well placed direct free kick. Saints reduced the deficit through Layne Eadie before Leon Osei made it 3-1 with an excellent volley on the turn. A rare poor back pass from Mark Kirby left substitute 'keeper Alex Rossis stranded and allowed David Parkinson reduce St Albans' deficit but we hung on for the win, and Liam Hope nearly got his hat-trick at the end, only to be denied by Nick Hardy in the Saints' goal.
Photos from the game are now, or will shortly be, on Flickr. Clicking on the photo will also take you to Flickr.
6th August 2012
Lewes vs Enfield Town
Ryman League Premier Division
The club will be running a coach to Lewes for our first match in the Ryman League Premier Division. The details are as follows:
Date: Saturday 18th August 2012
Match: v Lewes F.C.
Competition: Ryman League Premier Division.
Departing from: The QE Stadium, Donkey Lane, Enfield EN1 3PL
Departure Time: 11.00am SHARP.
Cost: £16.00.
Enfield Town F. C. Travel Club
Why not take advantage by joining the Enfield Town F. C. Travel Club. Join for a fee of £99.00 for the first 9 coach trips of the season after which successive trips will then be £11.00 to each member of the Travel Club.
To confirm bookings contact Les Gold on 07979 727 563 or see Dave Hicks in the club shop.
Enfield Town vs St Albans City
Friendly
Tomorrow evening former Enfield legend Dave Howell brings his St Albans City side to the Queen Elizabeth Stadium. Kick off will be 7.45pm. Admission will be £5.00 for adults and £3.00 concessions.
The Flickr tags for this game will be:
etfc07082012 enfieldtown
That will ensure your photos turn up in our search.
5th August 2012
Potters Bar Town 2 Enfield Town 3
Friendly
Yesterday we travelled to The Walk and came away with a win thanks to a hat-trick from Leon Osei (right).
His first goal followed a shot from Adam Wallace, which Scholars' 'keeper Ed Thomson saved with his feet, after which the ball came out to Mitch Hahn who fired in a shot against the post. Leon made no mistake when the second rebound came his way. He then doubled the lead from the edge of the penalty area, and could have had a first-half hat-trick but was denied when the referee's assistant flagged for offside.
Potters Bar pulled a goal back early in the second half before Leon restored the two goal lead. Potters Bar's second came after Noel Imber had been replaced in goal by Alex Rossis following some wholesale changes around the hour mark.
Photos from the game are now on Flickr. Clicking on the photo will also take you to Flickr.
3rd August 2012
Young Players Wanted Now!
Wanted Now! Young Players for Enfield Town Youth Teams – Ages Under 7s to Under 10s
Does your son, grandson, nephew, little brother want to play for Enfield Town? We are having a special come and play and sign up evening this coming Tuesday 7th August for young players who are between 6 and 9 years old.
FREE signing for the coming season for up to 2 players in each age range U7s to U10s who show dedication, skill and the right attitude. Signing will include Enfield Town playing kit, traning kit, bag.
Come along this Tuesday 6.30-7.30pm to Enfield Playing Fields, Donkey Lane (opposite the Queen Elizabeth Stadium). Ask for Rob, or ring on 07732 554 809. You can also email your quiery to youngtowners@hotmail.co.uk
Come along for a fun, lively training session and the chance to sign for an Enfield Town junior team. We will be breaking for summer soon, so this may be your last chance!
Potters Bar Town vs Enfield Town
Friendly
Tomorrow we travel to Potters Bar in a friendly. Kick off will be at 3.00pm. If you are going via Barnet, please note the 84 bus is now a Hertfordshire service and TfL passes and season tickets are not valid (I am not sure about Freedom Passes though). The 298 and 313 are not affected.
The Flickr tags for this game will be:
etfc04082012 enfieldtown
That will ensure your photos turn up in our search.
1st August 2012
Enfield Town Supporters' Society Members Meeting
Don't forget we have a member meeting tomorrow night in Butler's Bar in the Queen Elizabeth Stadium at 8pm. It is for members only but you can join on the night.
This will give us a chance to discuss club Society issues before Steve Newing joins us for a Q&A session.
Billericay Town 7 Enfield Town 0
Friendly
Last night 18 year old James Chalk (first half) and 16 year old Jake Smith (second) had a torrid time in goal against a Billericay team which was far more incisive than the Enfield forward line, moved better and defended better. OK, we only had one recognised central defender and he only played half the game, but Billericay strung together some great moves and would have beaten a full strength Enfield side with all our players playing in their best positions.
We could have brought things back to 1-1 when a Dean Pennant shot hit Daniel Ailey with Jorg Stadelmann stranded, and Ailey himself had a shot blocked as well, and there were times when our passing along the floor was excellent, but Billericay showed just why they were Ryman League Champions last season. Good luck to them in the Blue Square South in the coming season.
Photos from the game will be on Flickr. I just haven't had time to do any yet.
Saffron Walden Town 4 Enfield Town XI 3
Friendly
We also sent a side to Saffron Walden last night. We fell behind after 12 minutes. Troy Archer equalised around 30 minutes. Mason Todd scored two in quick succession early in the second half but the home team clawed their way back to level terms – a Stuart Wardley penalty bringing them level – and grabbed the winner close to the end.
An entertaining game played in a good spirit.
Peter Coath was there and has uploaded a few photos to Flickr.
30th July 2012
Lucas Fettes Youth Cup
The draw has been made for the first round of the Lucas Fettes Youth Cup. Our U18s have been given a bye to the second round.
Player News
We have currently signed 21 players on Ryman League forms for the new season. They are Lee Allen, Danny Barber, Michael Bardle, Tyler Campbell, James Chalk, Michael Ewang, Mitch Hahn, Rudi Hall, Bryan Hammatt, Liam Hope, Noel Imber, Neil Johnston, Dave Kendall, Mark Kirby, Jordan Lockie, Walid Matata, Craig McKay, Joe O'Brien, Leon Osei, Dean Pennant, and Adam Wallace.
FA Charter Standard Award
Enfield Town Youth FC has been awarded FA Charter Standard Club status by the Middlesex County FA, which is great news for the club as a whole because the men's team and Enfield Town Ladies already have that status and it allows the club as a whole to move towards its target of achieving FA Charter Standard Community Club status.
The FA launched the Charter Standard Clubs programme in February 2001. It is a core component of The FA Football Development programme and provides best practice guidance for clubs and leagues with minimum standards for coaching, administration and child protection for clubs outside the Football League and Premier League.
There are three levels of Charter Standard status: 'FA Charter Standard Club', 'FA Charter Standard Development Club' and 'FA Charter Standard Community Club', with an increasing number of criteria which must be met going through the levels. This status is something which must be maintained so, while congratulations are in order we are all aware that the club must not get complacent.
Billericay Town vs Enfield Town
Friendly
Tomorrow we travel to New Lodge to take on last season's Ryman League Premier Division champions, Billericay Town. Kick off will be 7.45pm and admission will cost £5.00 for adults/£3.00 concessions. Billericay have former Town favourite Chris Wild in their ranks and he scored in their 1-1 draw against Wingate & Finchley on Saturday.
The Flickr tags for this game will be:
etfc31072012 enfieldtown
That will ensure your photos turn up in our search.
29th July 2012
Enfield Town 2 Norwich City XI 2
Friendly
Yesterday we entertained a Norwich City team and saw four goals, but there could have been more.
The first half ended all square at one apiece after Tyler Campbell curled in a drect free kick from near the corner flag and then Norwich equalised through Jacob Morgan after Jake Smith in the Enfield goal blocked a shot but could do nothing with the rebound. Campbell could have had another when Remi Matthews in the Norwich goal parried out his shot but his follow up went wide. Norwich were denied a second by an excellent save from 16 year old Smith.
There was almost a complete change of Enfield team for the second half and Liam Hope (left) restored the lead after we had hit the crossbar. Craig McKay denied Norwich a second when he manageed to head a shot behind for a corner. Norwich got a deserved equaliser when Jamar Loza slipped the ball past Enfield 'keeper James Chalk and Oli Durojaiye beat him in the race to thump it home.
Photos from the game are now, or will shortly be, on Flickr. Clicking on the photo will also take you to Flickr.
If you could not get to the game but would like a programme, you can buy it on-line for £2.00 including p&p. Click on the button below.
Cockfosters 6 Enfield Town XI 0
Friendly
A team mostly consisting of trialists travelled to Cockfosters yesterday and were overwhelmed by the home side. Enfield had a shout for a penalty and had a goal disallowed but, all in all, a bad day at the office.
Photos from the game may be on Flickr. I can't promise anything though.
27th July 2012
Enfield Town vs Norwich City XI
Friendly
Don't forget, tomorrow we play host to a Norwich City XI at the Queen Elizabeth Stadium. Kick off will be 3.00pm.
The Flickr tags for this game will be:
etfc28072012 enfieldtown norwichcity
That will ensure your photos turn up in our search.
Cockfosters vs Enfield Town XI
Friendly
And another reminder: we will also be sending an Enfield Town XI to Cockfosters. Kick off for that game will also be 3.00pm.
The Flickr tags for this game will be:
etfc28072012 enfieldtown cockfosters
That will ensure your photos turn up in our search. I don't expect many (if any) Enfield fans to go to that one but if any Cockfosters fans take photos and upload them to Flickr, they can tag their photos so we get to see them.
Enfield Town vs Brentwood Town
Isthmian League Cup 2nd Round
We have a bye to the second round of this season's League Cup. We are scheduled to play Brentwood Town at home in the week commencing Monday 15th October.
Haverhill Rovers Ladies vs Enfield Town Ladies
Isthmian Women's Cup
The Ladies have been drawn away to Haverhill Rovers in the first round of the Women's Cup. The game is scheduled to be played by 30th October.
25th July 2012
Brentwood Town 2 Enfield Town 1
Friendly
Last night a late goal gave Brentwood the win after Mitch Hahn finished off a move involving Jordan Lockie and Leon Fisher to equalise.
Photos from the game may be on Flickr. I can't promise anything though.
24th July 2012
Enfield Town vs Norwich City XI
Friendly
On Saturday we play host to a Norwich City XI which is going to be a development side, like the one Spurs sent to open the Queen Elizabeth Stadium. Kick off will be 3.00pm.
The Flickr tags for this game will be:
etfc28072012 enfieldtown norwichcity
That will ensure your photos turn up in our search.
Cockfosters vs Enfield Town XI
Friendly
At the same time an Enfield Town XI will be travelling to Cockfosters. Kick off for that game will also be 3.00pm.
The Flickr tags for this game will be:
etfc28072012 enfieldtown cockfosters
That will ensure your photos turn up in our search. I don't expect many (if any) Enfield fans to go to that one but if any Cockfosters fans take photos and upload them to Flickr, they can tag their photos so we get to see them.
23rd July 2012
Brentwood Town vs Enfield Town
Friendly
Tomorrow we travel to Brentwood Town in a friendly. Kick off will be 7.45pm.
The Flickr tags for this game will be:
etfc24072012 enfieldtown
That will ensure your photos turn up in our search. I can't promise there will be any photos as I won't be there.
Cheshunt 1 Enfield Town 1
Friendly
Yesterday we played out a draw at Cheshunt in sweltering heat. Bryan Hammatt opened the scoring with an excellent turn and volley which left Glenn Williamson in the home goal with no chance. James Chalk also had no chance with Cheshunt's late equaliser. In between we could have had more goals as Mitch Hahn rattled the Cheshunt bar with a free kick and Daniel Ailey had a goal disallowed for a foul.
Photos from the game are now, or will shortly be, on Flickr. You may have to wait as real life has got in the way for a few days.
21st July 2012
Cheshunt vs Enfield Town
Friendly
Tomorrow we travel to Theobalds Lane to take on Cheshunt in a pre-season friendly. Kick off will be 2.00pm.
The Flickr tags for this game will be:
etfc22072012 enfieldtown
That will ensure your photos turn up in our search.
18th July 2012
Ronnie Sturgess
This coming Saturday, 21st July, Ronnie Sturgess' ashes will be scattered at the Queen Elizabeth Stadium at 11.30am. Supporters are welcome to come along.
Northwood 3 Enfield Town 2
Friendly
Yesterday we played Northwood at Merchant Taylors School in Moor Park. Tyler Campbell headed us into the the lead after 14 minutes but Northwood equalised shortly before half time. Our hosts took the lead shortly after the break and extended it with twenty minutes to go. Gary Burrell pulled one back against his old club with eight minutes left on the clock.
The match gave some of our players their first match of pre-season. Our side also featured 16 year old goalkeeper Jake Smith and forward Leon Fisher in the second half.
14th July 2012
Northwood vs Enfield Town
Friendly
Our game away to Northwood on Tuesday will take place at Old Merchant Taylors School, Sandy Lodge, Moor Park, HA6 2HT. Don't forget, this game will kick off at 7.00pm.
If you are going by public transport, the nearest station is Moor Park which is on the Metropolitan Line and is in Travelcard zone 6. Outside the station as you come out is a sort of roundabout. Go past that, turn right into North Approach. Turn right into Sandy Lodge Road and under the railway bridge. This will take you into the school's extensive grounds.
If you are going by car, please remember that there is no parking allowed in the roads within the school grounds. Take the M25 to J17 (Maple Cross) and at the Maple Cross Roundabout head for Rickmansworth. Turn right onto the A404 towards Northwood and then left onto the A4145 towards Watford. Turn right into Moor Lane and then almost immediately left into Sandy Lodge Road.
Map
Ryman League Premier Division
We start life in the Ryman Premier League with a trip to Sussex on Saturday 18th August to play Lewes – in a meeting of two supporters owned clubs. In fact it is of course a meeting between the winners of the Supporters Direct Cup and Shield. We follow that up with our first home game on Tuesday 21st when Wingate & Finchley are the visitors.
The Bank Holiday games are a trip to Imber Court to play Metropolitan Police on 27th August and a home game against Leiston on 1st April. We are at home on "Non League Day" when Cray Wanderers visit the Queen Elizabeth Stadium.
Unfortunately, with the Isthmian League having expanded beyond its traditional boundaries, we have a long trip to Leiston on Boxing Day but we are at home on New Year's Day to Bury Town.
Full fixture list
AFC Hornchurch Res vs Enfield Town Res
Presidents Cup Final
The reserves have a chance to pick up some silverware when they visit AFC Hornchurch in the final of the Presidents Cup, which had to be held over from last season.
The game will take place on Tuesday 14th August, kicking off at 7.45pm.
U15s & U16s Players Wanted
Enfield Town FC U15s and U16s are offering trials in preparation for the 2012-13 season.
Anyone interested should contact Ram Ismail for the U15s on 07720 615 479 or Sav Fusco for the U16s on 07427 700 340 or e-mail your playing experience and interest to ram.ismail@enfieldtownfootballclub.co.uk or sav.fusco@btinternet.com respectively.
UP THE TOWN
Ram Ismail
11th July 2012
U18s Players Wanted
Enfield Town U18s are currently looking at players in the following positions to complete the new season's squad.
Good quality strikers and defenders. (previous EJA/County/ex academy exp)
We play in the EJA and also FA Youth Cup/other Cup competitions. If you are interested you should in the first instance email your football CV to shoeyenfieldtown@hotmail.co.uk. Once your details have been submitted we can then get further details to you regarding trial times/venue etc.
10th July 2012
Supporters Direct Programme
If you couldn't make it to the Supporters Direct games on Sunday but would like a copy of the programme, we have some left which you can buy online.
The programme covers both the Supporters Direct Shield and Cup games, has a spotlight on each of the four teams, details of Supporters Direct and what they do and remarkably little advertising!
The programme is £3.00 inc. p&p and you can order it by clicking on the button below.
9th July 2012
Fans' Weekend
Enfield Town 3 Wrexham 1
Supporters Direct Cup
Enfield Town made a successful start to pre-season yesterday, defeating a youthful side from Blue Square Bet Premier Wrexham 3-1 to lift the Supporters Direct Cup.
Wrexham's Supporters Trust recently completed the takeover of their club so they did not have to resort to the drastic actions we took eleven years ago when we founded Enfield Town FC. We wish them all the best for the future.
All the goals came within the first half hour as Enfield raced to a 3-0 lead before being pegged back. Captain Mark Kirby opened the scoring and Liam Hope (right, being presented with the Supporters Direct Cup) bagged a brace before Rob Salathiel got one back for the visitors. There were no more goals after that but Wrexham came close when they hit the post.
New signing Joe O'Brien made his first appearance yesterday and two of last season's U18s, Daniel Laurent and Ciaran Dolan started. Last season's U18s 'keeper James Chalk came on at half time for his first team debut. None of the youngsters looked overawed.
Photos from the game are now, or will shortly be, on Flickr. Clicking on the photo will also take you to Flickr.
Lewes 1 Fisher FC 0
Supporters Direct Shield
Before the Supporters Direct Cup match was played, one of our new Ryman League Premier Division rivals, Lewes, played Kent Hurlimann League side Fisher FC.
Lewes became a supporter owned club in July 2010 and extended the scheme to become a mutual society a year later. The club is unusual in that it published its accounts to 31st May 2011 and a detailed financial review of the club's operations, in line with the club's policy of openness and transparency, in December 2011.
Fisher FC was formed in 2009 by former supporters of the now defunct Fisher Athletic. They were not a breakaway group because the change was forced on them after Fisher Athletic was wound up in the High Court. Again, we wish both clubs the best for the future.
The first half was rather even as both sides tried to find their rhythm but in the second, Lewes took control of the game. a 50th minute header by Chris Breach was enough to settle the game in favour of the Ryman Leaguers.
Photos from the game are now, or will shortly be, on Flickr. Clicking on the photo will also take you to Flickr.
Other Fans' Weekend Activities
The Fans' Weekend, organised by Supporters Direct and the Football Supporters' Federation and supported by The Co-operative Group, kicked off on Saturday at the Grand Connaught Rooms in London with the FSF's Annual General Meeting. During the meeting at the Grand Connaught Rooms, Paul Millington accepted the Richard Lillicrap award from Supporters Direct. The award is given each year to recognise commitment and effort within the Trust movement.
On Sunday the football kicked off with matches played between teams representing the Supporters Trusts of Enfield Town, AFC Wimbledon, Barnet, Cambridge United, Carlisle United, Stevenage Borough, Watford and West Ham United. The photo is from Barnet vs Carlisle United.
Photos from the Fans' Weekend are now, or will shortly be, on Flickr. Clicking on the photo will also take you to Flickr.
7th July 2012
Player News
More of last season's squad have re-registered for the Town. Tyler Campbell, Rudi Hall, Noel Imber, Dave Kendall, Dean Pennant and Adam Wallace have all signed Ryman League registration forms for the new season.
Fans' Weekend
This weekend is the Fans' Weekend organised by Supporters Direct and the Football Supporters' Federation and supported by The Co-operative Group. There will also be copies of the Non League Paper available (subject to availability) at the Queen Elizabeth Stadium on the Sunday.
Directions to the Queen Elizabeth Stadium
Supporters' teams will kick off tomorrow's half of the proceedings with matches out on the Enfield Playing Fields. After Hackney Marshes this is the largest collection of football pitches in London.
Fisher FC vs Lewes
Supporters Direct Shield
Fisher FC will play Lewes in the second ever Supporters Direct Shield game. The last time this was competed for was in 2010 when Scarborough Athletic beat Merthyr Town 2-0 at the Buck's Head.
Kick off for this match will be at 1.00pm. If you take photos of the match and upload them to Flickr, please tag them with
etfc08072012 sdshield
There will be a link on this site which should pick photos with those tags up.
Enfield Town vs Wrexham
Supporters Direct Cup
We take on Wrexham in the Supporters Direct Cup match which kicks off at 3.30pm. Last season saw Chester FC beat FC United of Manchester 2-1 at the Deva Stadium to lift the Cup.
The Flickr tags for this game will be:
etfc08072012 enfieldtown
That will ensure your photos turn up in our search.
I will also include a search for photos on Flickr tagged
sdfsf2012 fansweekend
That will pick up any tagged photos from the weekend, including any from the serious stuff today and the fans' matches. If you use these tags as well as the others for the SD Shield and Cup matches they will also be picked up.
FA Competition Draws
The FA Cup with Budweiser
Following our promotion, we start our FA Cup campaign in the 1st Qualifying Round. We have been drawn at home to King's Langley, St Margaretsbury or Leighton Town.
King's Langley are in Division 1 of the Spartan South Midlands League and we would have played them last season if they hadn't used an ineligible player in the extra-preliminary round. St Margaretsbury are also in the SSML but are in the Premier Division. Leighton Town are in the Evo-Stik Southern League Division One Central.
The game will take place on Saturday 8th September.
The FA Carlsberg Trophy
We also start our FA Trophy campaign in the 1st Qualifying Round. This will be a rerun of the 2007 Supporters Direct Cup match as we are drawn at home to Cambridge City. They play in the Evo-Stik Southern League Premier Division and last season made it to the play-offs, losing to eventual winners Oxford City in the semi-final.
The game will take place on Saturday 29th September.
The FA Youth Cup
Following last season's exploits we also start our FA Youth Cup campaign in the 1st Qualifying Round. We have been drawn away to Enfield (1893) and the game will take place in the week commencing 17th September.
  
5th July 2012
Saffron Walden Town vs Enfield Town XI
Friendly
We will be sending a side to play Saffron Walden Town away on Tuesday 31st July. This is the same day as the first team will be away to Billericay Town.
Player News
Players from last season's squad who have re-signed for the coming season so far are, Lee Allen, Michael Bardle, Michael Ewang, Liam Hope, Mark Kirby, Jordan Lockie, Walid Matata and Leon Osei.
We have also been joined by Mitch Hahn (left), who rejoins the club from Conference North side Bishop's Stortford, and Joe O'Brien from Potters Bar Town.
4th July 2012
Members' Meeting
The meeting for Enfield Town FC Supporters Society members in Butler's Bar at the Queen Elizabeth Stadium which was scheduled for 26th July has been moved back to Thursday 2nd August. This will be a good opportunity to hear the latest information on developments over the close season.
You can join or renew your membership on the night.
2nd July 2012
New Sponsorship Deal
Enfield Town Football Club are delighted to announce a new sponsorship agreement with the local Enfield based company Direct Boot and Embroidery – The UK's Same Day Workwear Embroidery Shop.
They have generously agreed to offer the club financial backing for the next two seasons.
Managing Director, Mark Cooper's words were "It's great to be back with such a progressive club whose facilities, support and progression is something that all of Enfield should be extremely proud of."
Les Gold – Director
Captain Mark Kirby models the new home kit. Click on the photo to see a larger version.
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