News Archive
27th May 2012
Enfield Town U18s 2 Chelmsford City U18s 1
Eastern Junior Alliance Play-offs
With a hot lunchtime kick off Enfield secured a fantastic win with two stunning strikes. The first of which would have been a goal of the season contender after Luke Dwyer picked up the ball inside the opposition's half and unleashed a 30 yard dipping shot to give Enfield the lead. A collective defensive error that we absolutely should have done better on led to Chelmsford levelling before an 18 yrd yard volley that penetrated through a crowd of players by Mason Todd gave us the deserved winner.
The opposition keeper made some great saves the best of which from a close range Rhys Hunt header after some great approach play. All of the players deserved some enormous credit to secure today's victory as we had only one fit substitute and not for the first time this season our team spirit saw us through. Now for one last mammoth effort and regardless of the result in our final game I am tremendously proud of each and every player who have all contributed to an amazing season!
Barry Bolton
26th May 2012
Enfield Town U18s vs Manford Way U18s
Eastern Junior Alliance Play-offs
Tomorrow, the U18s take on Manford Way in the final play off game. Kick off 4.30pm. If they win or draw then they will win the Eastern Junior Alliance outright. The game will take place at Buckhurst Hill FC, Roding Lane, Buckhurst Hill, Essex, IG9 6BJ.
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Enfield Town U18s 2 Chelmsford City U18s 1
Eastern Junior Alliance Play-offs
After beating Thurrock U18s last Sunday, our U18s beat Chelmsford's U18s today with goals from Mason Todd and Luke Dwyer, both of which could have been contenders for Goal of the Season.
25th May 2012
Ryman League Premier Division Allocation
The FA has released the proposed allocations for leagues at Steps 1 to 4 of the National Game. The clubs due to take part in the Ryman League Premier Division for 2012-13 are,
- Bognor Regis Town
- Bury Town
- Canvey Island
- Carshalton Athletic
- Concord Rangers
- Cray Wanderers
- East Thurrock United
- Enfield Town
- Hampton & Richmond Borough
- Harrow Borough
- Hastings United
- Hendon
- Kingstonian
- Leiston
- Lewes
- Lowestoft Town
- Margate
- Metropolitan Police
- Thurrock
- Wealdstone
- Whitehawk
- Wingate & Finchley
There have been several reprieves for relegated clubs, right up to Step 2 where Hinckley United and Maidenhead United stay in the Conference North and South respectively. If there are any further changes and they affect our forthcoming season, I will let you know.
Pre-season Friendlies
The pre-season matches arranged so far are:
- Sunday 8 July - Wrexham FC., home. K.O. tba.
- Tuesday 17 July - Northwood FC., away. K.O. 7.00pm.
- Sunday 22 July - Cheshunt FC., away. K.O. 3.00pm.
- Tuesday 24 July - Brentwood Town FC., away. K.O. 7.45pm.
- Saturday 28 July - Norwich City FC., home. K.O. 3.00pm.
- Tuesday 31 July - Billericay Town FC., away. K.O. 7.45pm.
- Saturday 4 August - Potters Bar FC., away. K.O. 3.00 pm.
- Tuesday 7 August - St.Albans City FC., home. K.O. 7.45pm.
- Saturday 11 August - Boreham Wood FC., home. K.O. 3.00pm.
The game against Wrexham is for the Supporters Direct Cup and kick off will either be 3.00pm or 4.00pm. Lewes will play Fisher in the Supporters Direct Shield earlier in the day, kicking off at 12.00 noon or 1.00pm. The venue for the Northwood game is still to be advised but is likely to be Old Merchant Taylors' ground at Croxley Green, Watford.
Obviously the stand out fixtures there are Wrexham in the SDC and FA Premier League club Norwich, but Conference South sides Billericay Town and Boreham Wood will give us some stiff opposition and it will be good to welcome two of the great players from the now-defunct Enfield FC, Dave Howell and Paul Furlong, when St Albans City visit.
22nd May 2012
End of Season Awards
On Saturday we had our end of season presentation. The following awards were presented.
U18s
Goal of the Season: Connor Bolton, for his brilliant equaliser at Uxbridge in the FA Youth Cup.
Top Goalscorer: Connor Bolton.
Manager's Player of the Season: Jamie Smyth.
Players' Player of the Season: James Chalk.
Reserves
Most Appearances: Charlie Crowley.
Most Improved Player: Rhys Hunt.
Manager's Player of the Season: Connor Bolton.
Supporters' Player of the Season: Aaron Cato.
First Team
Players reaching 100 appearances during the 2011-12 season:
- Liam Hope
- Mark Kirby
- Craig McKay
- Adam Wallace
Top Goalscorer: Liam Hope, who also won the Golden Boot for the Ryman League Division 1 North.
Players' Player of the Season: Liam Hope.
Manager's Player of the Season: Noel Imber.
Supporters' Player of the Season: Jey Siva.
JETS Player of the Season: Adam Wallace.
19th May 2012
Paul Campbell
Former Towner Paul Campbell has been in touch with his congratulations and a request for sponsorship for a skydive he is going to do. Over to Paul.
“First off, congrats to all at the club for the playoff win. Long overdue!
Niamh is 5 years old and was re-diagnosed with Neuroblastoma in September 2011. The only suitable treatment is available in America so her family are trying to raise £500,000 to pay for this potentially life saving treatment. A work colleague and I are going to be completing a skydive in September to help raise money for this amazing little girl and her worthwhile cause. I am sure there are plenty of Town supporters that would love to see me pushed out of a plane so please if you donate you would be making a little girl very happy.
There is a website where you can read about Niamh.
www.niamhsnextstep.com
There is a JustGiving page where you can make donations.
www.justgiving.com/Ellis-Paul0
Thank you.
Regards,
Paul Campbell”
17th May 2012
Enfield Town U18s 2 Ilford U18s 1
Ingilby Cup Final
Congratulations to the U18s who wrapped up this season's treble at Brentwood. Connor Bolton picked the ball up on the edge of his own 18 yard box before running the length of the pitch and beating three or four players to open the scoring. Ben Corbett made it 2-0 when he lobbed the Ilford 'keeper. Ilford then got back into the game but a number of Enfield chances could have increased the margin of victory.
Well done lads!
10th May 2012
BBC London 94.9FM Non League Show
The first ever episode of BBC 94.9FM's Non League Show was broadcast from an Enfield Town game. That was when Tom Watt, Clive Walker, David Watters and Supporters Direct's Kevin Rye joined us at Goldsdown Road for our Supporters Direct Cup game against Cambridge City five years ago.
On Monday Enfield Town Chair Paul Millington was interviewed by Caroline Barker for this week's Non-League Show. Paul's interview starts at 19 minutes 55 seconds into the programme but there is, as usual, plenty of other interesting content to the show.
Each episode of the Non League Show is available as a podcast and stays on the BBC web site for 30 days.
BBC London 94.9FM: The Non League Show home page
9th May 2012
Presentation Evening
We will have our Presentation Evening on Saturday 19th May 2012 at The Butlers Bar, 7.00pm for 8.00pm.
Contact Les Gold on 07979 727 563 for tickets. It will be free to get in but you must have a ticket.
Rudi Hall – Mr Enfield
by Jim Cunneen
Rudi played his 350th game against Grays Athletic in the play off semi final – and 351 in the final against Needham Market! A tremendous achievement considering the relative history of our club. He is also over 100 appearances clear of David Allen in second spot with 249!
Rudi made his debut in the abandoned game against Leyton in January 2002 in the Gordon Brasted Memorial Trophy game and although that game doesn't count as as an apearence he was actually booked – which did count! He has become a real success for us being highly consistant, our regular penalty taker and is our leading goalscorer and highest ‘assister'. He is a very long street ahead of everyone in these aspects! He is the only player in our history to have scored over 100 goals. Rudi also has a highly competitive streak which has led to a darker disciplinary record. He is the only player to have broken the 100 bookings milestone as well! Take that away from however and he would not be the player he is. Here are the stats:
Apps goals (pens)
ESL 43 17 5
Southern League 37 23 14
Isthmian League 183 43 23
FA Cup 22 7 5
FA Trophy 13 4 4
FA Vase 7 1
Cherry Red Book Trophy 2 1
Middlesex Senior Cup 9 4 4
Middlesex Charity Cup 14 2 1
Essex Senior League Cup 15 2
Isthmian League Cup 4
Gordon Brasted Memorial Cup 1
George Ruffell Memorial Shield 1 2
On top of the 56 penalties he has scored he has missed 5. Rudi has contributed 129 assists! Matt Negus is 2nd in this list with 76! Unfortunately he has been sent off 7 times and booked 103 times. He has also played in 46 friendlies and scored 8 goals in these.
Not surprisingly Rudi has been voted Supporters Player of the year and JETS player of the year twice. He has also been awarded Player's player and Manager's player!
On top of that he has been credited with 32 MOM awards – and is top of this list as well.
Well done Rudi!
Jim Cunneen
Steve’s end of season thoughts
Wow, I remember telling all of you at the members meeting back last summer prior to the kick off that I thought I had enough quality, desire and team spirit within the squad to mount another promotion challenge this term, it has been nice that the lads have proved me right.
Like any team we have had good spells and not so good throughout the campaign and I wonder how many of you thought my prediction was way off the mark after the early exit in the FA cup and then that awful night away at Thamesmead, when I felt as low as I have done in my time at the club.
That actually in my eyes was a turning point, we had not been playing badly up until that point but that defeat in the 7th league match of the campaign, meant we were sitting with a record of P7 W2 D3 L2 Pts 9.
The players were given a bit of a kick up the back side and from that point on they have been an absolute credit to the club. The continuity of having a settled squad really came to the fore. I only added Noel (back in late September), Tyler in late February and Danny Barber with 8 matches to go, losing only Joe Stevens and Johnny Moore either side of Christmas to the land of Oz and Daniel Ailey in early March to Brentwood.
Every member of the squad has had a major impact at some point in helping us achieve promotion with the main core of Noel, Jordan, Jay, Kirbs, Gio, Kendall, Rudi, Dean, Michael, Walid, Hopey, Leon and Gunz (who only failed to start one league match this term). Those alongside the recent signings of Tyler and Danny Barber plus Lee Allen, Dan Forward and Phil Kane (who all have had injury hit seasons that have prevented them playing more games) and finally Bryan Hammatt who came in and offered all his experience for the run in. I couldn't not mention the contribution of a couple of others who left the club early on both Rob and Stuart Blackburne who also played their part. Also the three others who left the club Mooro, Joe Stevens and Dan Ailey all played a part in our success. Plus spare a thought for Bards who has had his season virtually written off by two serious injuries. Plus Matt Davis who has been our number two goal keeper all season to both Rob then Noel and hasn't moaned at lack of games once.
Lads you have all been superb.
Our final 35 games with a record of P 35 W 25 D 6 L 4 Pts 81 with a points per game average of 2.31 was remarkable and in any other campaign would probably have seen us win the league (so hats off to Leiston).
To be fair going up via the plays offs, is a better feeling, however not good for the nerves. The extra time performance in the semi final the other evening against Grays when we really up against it will stand out for me as the best 30 minutes of the campaign. Not for the football but for the sheer grit and determination of the players not to be beaten.
My back room staff of Jason (been my mate since we were 8), Pete Hammatt and both Rudi and Bryan in their dual roles have been immense alongside Lauren who is as reliable a sports therapist as I have come across, plus Les in the changing room and Jack out there taking care of the playing surface, have all been instrumental in our success.
Ram and Barry and their staff for their commitment to the reserve and youth team set up, well done and thank you.
I know a lot of you always ask how Del is and I can assure you he is and always will be keeping an eye on how things are going, his agreeing to do that first season with me despite his health situation shows what a top bloke he is, without his support I probably would not have become manager here jointly for that first season and in my own right since.
Finally and most of all, the people I am pleased for the most are the board members and the supporters (who are all unpaid volunteers) who have got the club into its own ground only 11 years after its formation. You created this club and now gradually step by step the club can continue to grow at the right pace to keep it as a viable proposition.
What a season and here is looking forward to the next and the new challenges it will bring and the higher level.
See you on the 19th at the presentation evening.
Steve
7th May 2012
Enfield Town 1 Needham Market 0
Ryman League Division 1 North Play-off Final
We have been promoted to the Ryman League Premier Division
Apologies for the delay in updating the site today. I'm sure I am not the only one who was a little delicate this morning!
Yesterday Enfield secured the second promotion place from the Ryman League Division 1 North thanks to a Walid Matata header from an Adam Wallace cross.
Both sides looked very weary from a long season, especially as both play-off semi finals had been postponed from Tuesday to Thursday for us and Friday for Needham Market. Matata's goal came in the first 20 minutes and Enfield only had two real scares, when Needham Market had a goal disallowed for offside and had a loud shout for a penalty turned down. We had already had a shout for a penalty turned down after Matata appeared to be pushed over by Lee McGlone with the scores at 0-0. Adam Wallace almost doubled the lead just after half time and we then had another loud shout for a penalty turned down when Liam Hope's shot may have been blocked by Pip Boyland's arm. Mark Kirby could have added to the score at the end but his header was too high.
It looks like we may have a seaside resorts tour next season as Lowestoft lost to AFC Hornchurch in the Premier Division play-off final earlier today and Bognor Regis Town won the Division 1 South final yesterday, to add to Margate and Hastings United, while Lewes isn't that far from the coast either. We also renew our acquaintances with Bury Town, Canvey Island, Concord Rangers East Thurrock United and Wingate & Finchley while we have also faced Carshalton Athletic, Harrow Borough, Hendon and Wealdstone in cup cometitions over the years.
Photos from the game are now, or will shortly be, on Flickr. Clicking on the photo will also take you to Flickr.
4th May 2012
Enfield Town vs Needham Market
Ryman League Division 1 North Play-off Final
On Sunday we welcome Needham Market to the Queen Elizabeth Stadium in the final of the Ryman League Division 1 North play-offs. Kick off will be 3.00pm. Tonight Needham Market beat Tilbury 4-3 after extra time.
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Statistically Speaking
Jim Cunneen
We went to Needham Market for our first game between the clubs in February 2011. The first half was horrible and we showed them too much respect. A couple of half time substitutions turned things around and we pulled it back to 2-1 through Adam Wallace. After we conceded a third Jordan Lockie made it 3-2 10 minutes from the end with a goal of the season contender and we could easily have snatched a draw but it was not to be. 207 were there. They came to us for the return in March. Enfield held the league leaders to a 0-0 draw in which 'keeper Rob Blackburne was awarded Man of the Match. To a large extent, Needham Market were restricted to taking pot shots from distance. The difference between them and other sides we have done the same to is that theirs were mostly on target! Market's 'keeper Danny Gay was protected by the strenuous rear-guard action of his defence. We welcomed Walid Matata back after his short spell with Bishops Stortford. 223 witnessed the stalemate.
Needham then came to Cheshunt in September 2011 and I suppose that coming back from 2-0 down to get the draw against a fancied side like Needham Market, we should be pleased with the result, but we came so close to winning that I am sure a lot of us were looking at this as two points dropped. Despite having most of the chances in the first half we found ourselves 1-0 down at half time to Scott Chaplin's deft lob. Sam Newson doubled the lead just after the break in the only period in which Needham Market really dominated before Walid Matata thumped the ball into the roof of the net on the hour. Liam Hope got us the point with a left foot strike from outside the area about ten minutes from the end. 210 were there. The return game took place in April 2012 and we needed a win after two poor defeats. Steve Newing played a much changed side and it worked as we returned with all three points, guaranteeing us at least a play-off place. Both sides played their part in a fairly even first half, although the Enfield defending left Noel Imber much less busy than Liam Jones in the Needham Market goal. The breakthrough came early in the second half when Rudi Hall's pinpoint cross was headed home by Bryan Hammatt. We had plenty of chances and could have won by a bigger margin but for Jones in the home goal, who was quite rightly named as their Man of the Match. 361 turned up for this one.
Enfield Town 2 Grays Athletic 2 (a.e.t.)
Enfield won 3-1 after penalties
Ryman League Division 1 North Play-off Semi Final
After a very nerve racking game Enfield Town will play either Tilbury or Needham Market who play tomorrow following a number of weather related postponements.
To be honest, last night Enfield Town were very much the better side to start with, taking a first minute lead through Adam Wallace following a complete muck up by the Grays defence which captain Mark Kirby doubled just after the break. Grays got into things with a stunning comeback starting with a very controversial penalty after Danny Barber appeared to kick the ball behind for a corner. Barber got a yellow for that and was later one of two players shown a red card – the other was Rudi Hall, who stayed on the field after the referee realised he hadn't already booked him! As normal time was running out Grays' best player on the night, Junior Baker, forced the ball home so we we went into extra time. By this time Jordan Lockie was a passenger, as he was injured but could not be substituted as we had no subs left and then in the final minute of the extra half hour Danny Barber was rather harshly given a second yellow card for alleged time wasting.
Liam Hope, Rudi Hall and Mark Kirby scored our penalties in the shoot out, with Tony Tucker pulling off an excellent save from Walid Matata. Noel Imber was the Enfield hero as he saved two Grays penalties – the other missed one came back off the crossbar.
Photos from the game are now, or will shortly be, on Flickr. Clicking on the photo will also take you to Flickr.
Anne Marie Sanderson has also uploaded some photos to her web site.
1st May 2012
Enfield Town vs Grays Athletic
Ryman League Division 1 North Play-off Semi Final
Congratulations to Leiston on winning the title. Tonight they beat Potters Bar Town 6-0. We will now be at home to Grays Athletic in the Play-off semi-final at the Queen Elizabeth Stadium on Thursday. Kick off will be 7.45pm.
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We don't yet know who the winners will face as Tilbury vs Needham Market was postponed tonight.
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