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Give a Christmas gift at Beaconsfield
On Saturday, the Woods travel to Holloways Park to play Beaconsfield Town, and at the game the home side will be collecting Christmas presents for the children's ward at Wexham Park Hospital.
All those who bring a gift to the match will be given free entry into the ground to watch the game.
The hospital have said that these are the kind of gifts they would like:
- Coloured pens (felt tips)
- Coloured pencils
- Drawing paper
- Play-doh
- Puzzles
- Games
- Books (reading or colouring)
- Paints or paint brushes
- Baby toys - rattles or blocks
Please do not wrap your gift and please unsure that it is new or unused. Unfortunately, no soft or material toys can be accepted. For more information, click here.
30 November 2017
A point for Woods in 3-3 draw
A very depleted Northwood side took a point from a 3-3 draw after a spirited performance in their Evo-Stik League South, East fixture at Thame United this evening.
Wilson Chingoka netted his first goal for the club with a great angled strike from wide on the right on 23 minutes, but two headed goals in a few minutes put Thame in front at the break.
Woods equalised in the 64th minute when a strike from Mahlondo Martin was pushed onto the bar only for Chingoka to follow up and head home the loose ball. Then Lynton Goss put the home side back in front, only for Mahlondo Martin to sweep in Isaac Olorunfemi’s cross to level again within a minute. Then in the final minute Thame were awarded a penalty – but the kick hit the crossbar so the game ended all-square. The match report is here.
28 November 2017
Single goal defeat for Northwood
An early goal decided this afternoon's Evo-Stik League South, East clash against Aylesbury at Chestnut Avenue, the visitors taking all three points from a disappointing encounter.
There were debuts in the Northwood side for defender Tom Gilbey and midfielder George Lutaaya, who was in the Uganda national squad earlier this year. But Woods struggled to get going after Aylesbury player-manager Brian Haule volleyed his side ahead in 11 minutes, then a few minutes later the home side lost top scorer Jermaine Osei with a hamstring injury. The match report and photos are here.
25 November 2017
Santa is coming to Northwood!!
Exciting news for all has just reached us!! Santa is coming to Northwood Football Club this Christmas!!
Santa's Grotto will be open @TheWoods on several days before the festive season, so bring your kids down to meet him! All will receive a present and mulled wine and minced pies will be available in the clubhouse.
Click here for more information.
23 November 2017
Woods lose to four second half goals
Four second half goals meant that Northwood ended up well-beaten in this afternoon's Evo-Stik League South fixture away to AFC Rushden & Diamonds.
But in a bigger blow, young defender Pat Adamson was seriously injured in the closing stages of the game, and a hospital scan later confirmed that he suffered a broken leg. We wish Pat all the best for a speedy recovery.
The first half saw the home side dominate, and Woods keeper Brendan Hazlett made a couple of fine saves to keep them out, whilst Northwood were occasionally dangerous on the break. But after the break, Diamonds upped the pressure and netted four times in a 25 minutes spell. The match report and photos are here.
Manager Simon Lane commented afterwards: "It was a tough day for us, and Diamonds punished each individual mistake in the second half. In my opinion, they will go on to win the title. Best wishes to Pat Adamson on his recovery from the broken leg today."
18 November 2017
New first team coach for Northwood
After helping out Manager Simon Lane whilst coach Jake Heracleous was unavailable recently, Rob Patwell has now joined the management team permanently to work alongside both Simon and Jake.
Rob was assistant manager at Waltham Forest and Barkingside while enjoying a very successful spell in a similar role with New Salamis, who won the FA Sunday Cup in 2016. He is a qualified coach at both football and boxing, as well as holding qualifications in sports psychology and counselling. Rob has also scouted for Leicester City - and played for Northwood reserves back in 2004-05.
We hope he enjoys his time at Northwood!
12 November 2017
Woods take a point at Barton Rovers
In a game of two penalties, Northwood's Evo-Stik League South, East fixture away to Barton Rovers ended in a 1-1 draw this afternoon.
Rovers' debutant goalkeeper Matt Finlay kept the Woods at bay in the opening, as he made a couple of good saves to keep the visitors at bay.
But Northwood did take the lead two minutes into the second period, Jermaine Osei being felled in the box before picking himself up to despatch the penalty. Woods held that slender advantage until the 86th minute when the referee awarded Barton a spot-kick for an apparent handball, Rovers netting the leveller. The match report and photos are here.
11 November 2017
Northwood stretch winning run to four games
The Woods chalked up their fourth successive Evo-Stik League South, East victory at Northwood Park this afternoon when they defeated Kempston Rovers 3-0.
And Simon Lane's side raced into a two-goal lead within the opening six minutes; Mahlondo Martin crossed from the right for Jermaine Osei to sweep the ball home from close range. Then within sixty seconds, Harry Newman's left-wing cross was neatly despatched by the same player and Northwood were two-up.
Kempston had plenty of possession during spells through the game, but the Woods defended strongly when they needed to, and the clinching third goal arrived on 76 minutes when Harry Newman cut the ball back from the left flank and Lewis Ochoa rifled home from 18 yards. The match report and photos are here.
The matchday programme is still available as a FREE digital download: click here for your copy!
4 November 2017
Sponsor your favourite Woods player!!
Here's your chance to sponsor a Northwood player for the 2017/18 season! With the new Evo-Stik League South campaign now well underway, and the new-look Woods squad settling down, this really is the ideal time to back your favourite player!
For a donation of just £60 for the season, your sponsorship will be recognised both on the website and in every edition of the Matchday Programme.
Check out the squad list here, to view which players are still available for sponsorship and to read their profiles. To book your sponsorship, please email us here or contact Alan Evans or any other committee member. Please make your donation as soon as possible, either as a "gift" via PayPal to enquiries@northwoodfc.com, or by cheque/cash. Thanks for your support!!
3 November 2017
Snap up a Woods' season ticket - just £40!!
The club's incredible Super Season Ticket offer is still available – and still incredible value - enabling you to watch all home league games at Northwood FC for just £40.00 for the whole season!!
In addition to all the football, a year’s social membership to the newly-refurbished clubhouse is included, and you will be entitled to promotional discounts and reductions on booking the clubhouse for events. The fee of £40.00 covers all groups – adults, concessions and juniors.
Click here for more information, and to apply for your Woods Super Season Tickets today!
1 November 2017
