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WOODS MANAGERS



SCOTT
DONNELLY


(June - Sept. 2024)


Former QPR, Wycombe and Swansea player Scott took his first managerial post at Northwood, but struggled with the role, and after losing his first nine competitive games - a 98-year club record - he departed.

Full record in league games was: Played 7 Won 0 (0%) Drew 0 Lost 7 For 4 Against 19. 

 

BEN
BUKOWSKI


(November 2021 - May 2024)

Ben joined the club in November 2021 as Head Coach and was an integral part of the management team that avoided relegation in 2022 and then did really well to reach the Isthmian League playoffs a year later. He was named overall manager of the side for 2023-24. 

Full record in league games was: Played 101 Won 42 (35%) Drew 14 Lost 45 For 74 Against 108. 

 

BEN
MURRAY


(May 2021 - November 2021)

Ben was unable to turn results around, and with a very low win percentage, achieved his best results in cup competitions.

Full record in league games was: Played 12 Won 1 (8%) Drew 1 Lost 10 For 13 Against 31.

ROB
URSELL


(February 2020 - April 2021)

Rob's spell as Woods boss was seriously Covid-affected, resulting in him taking charge of just 14 matches in 14 months.

Full record in league games was: Played 14 Won 3 (21%) Drew 2 Lost 9 For 14 Against 29.

JAMIE
LEACOCK


(February 2020 - April 2021)

Jamie achieved some decent wins soon after his appointment, but parted company with the Woods following a record-breaking nine successive league and cup defeats.

Full record in league games was: Played 13 Won 3 (23%) Drew 0 Lost 10 For 17 Against 34.

SCOTT
DASH


(October 2018 - October 2019)

Scott took over as manager, initially as interim, in October 2018, before being confirmed in post. He left the club a year later following a difficult spell of results.

Full record in league games was: Played 36 Won 13 (36%) Drew 5 Lost 18 For 56 Against 76.

DEAN
BARKER


(June 2018 - October 2018)

Dean brought a new-look squad to the club for 2018-19 and achieved some good results, but left the Woods at the end of October 2018.

Full record in league games was: Played 10 Won 4 (40%) Drew 2 Lost 4 For 21 Against 24.

SIMON
LANE


(May 2017 - January 2018)

Simon had a few months in charge at Northwood, with a project to develop and bring through young players, but he soon decided that the role wasn't for him and moved on to Egham Town.

Full record in league games was: Played 24 Won 7 (29%) Drew 7 Lost 10 For 35 Against 41.

MARK
BURGESS


(November 2012 - May 2017)

Mark took up his first managerial post at Chestnut Avenue in November 2012, and also continued to play regularly. His team won the Middlesex Senior Cup in 2016, only the second Woods side to do so.  

Full record in league games was: Played 242 Won 99 (41%) Drew 49 Lost 94 For 378 Against 383.

GARY
MEAKIN


(March 2011 - November 2012)

Gary, a former Northwood player, moved from Hillingdon Borough in March 2011, and produced a decent side playing good football but left to join Wingate.

Full record in league games was: Played 65 Won 28 (43%) Drew 12 Lost 25 For 119 Against 100.

STEVE
HALE


(November 2010 - March 2011)

Former Woods striker Steve was appointed first team manager in November 2010, but left the club in March 2011 after a poor run of results.

Full record in league games was: Played 17 Won 5 (29%) Drew 1 Lost 11 For 22 Against 61.

MARK
BARNHAM


(March - November 2010)

Having previously been reserve manager, assistant manager and caretaker-manager, Mark stepped into the Woods' hot seat in March 2010, but stepped down in November that year.

Full record in league games was: Played 32 Won 9 (28%) Drew 8 Lost 15 For 45 Against 62.

DAVE
ANDERSON


(December 2008 - March 2010)

Former AFC Wimbledon boss Dave took the job as Woods manager in December 2008, but left the job the following season after budget cuts were imposed.

Full record in league games was: Played 49 Won 26 (53%) Drew 13 Lost 10 For 84 Against 54.

COLIN
PAYNE


(September 2005 - November 2008)

Colin was appointed Woods manager in September 2005. His first game was a Southern League Premier fixture at Yate, which was lost 0-1, the final one also a single-goal defeat, at Witham Town. His team won the Middlesex Senior Cup in 2006, the first ever to do so from Northwood.

Full record in league games was: Played 135 Won 44 (33%) Drew 30 Lost 61 For 179 Against 224.

MICK
HARVEY


(August 2004 - August 2005)

Mick's first game in charge was at Windsor & Eton (Isthmian League Premier -  lost 0-1), the last a 2-0 defeat at Grantham Town in the Southern League in August 2005.

Full record in league games was: Played 47 Won 14 (30%) Drew 7 Lost 26 For 56 Against 81.

TONY
CHOULES


(November 1997 - May 2004)

Tony's first game was at Hendon in the Middlesex Senior Cup (Lost 1-3), and his final match in charge was at home to Billericay Town (Isthmian League) - Lost 4-5.

Full record in league games was: Played 289 Won 138 (48%) Drew 60 Lost 91 For 581 Against 456.

STEVE
EMMANUEL


(January 1996 - October 1997)

The first game in charge for Steve was a 7-1 home win over Hornchurch, and the last one was at Hungerford Town (Isthmian League) - Won 3-1.

Full record in league games was: Played 65 Won 35 (54%) Drew 17 Lost 13 For 107 Against 79.

JOHN
WALSH


(August 1994 - November 1995)

His first game as Woods manager was a 3-2 win at home to Canvey Island (Isthmian League), and the final one at Wingate & Finchley (Isthmian League) - Lost 0-2.

Full record in league games was: Played 53 Won 27 (51%) Drew 11 Lost 15 For 101 Against 63.

ALAN
MERISON


(August 1988 - May 1994)

Alan's first game in charge was at Southgate (Spartan League) - Won 3-2, and the last was against Staines at Harrow Borough in the 1994 Middlesex Charity Cup Final, which was lost 0-4. He later had two spells as Northwood Caretaker Manager. Alan sadly passed away in April 2014.

Full record in league games was: Played 229 Won 138 (60%) Drew 45 Lost 46 For 540 Against 296.

STEVE
REVELL



(1987-88)

Steve took up the managerial reins at Northwood after John Powell moved on, but after a season in charge stood down due to pressure of work, though continued as a player.

Full record in league games was: Played 32 Won 7 (22%) Drew 11 Lost 14 For 33 Against 50.

JOHN
POWELL



(March - May 1987)

John became player-manager following the departure of Pete Moran during the 86-87 season, and he was assisted by Steve Revell.

Full record in league games was: Played 11 Won 6 (55%) Drew 2 Lost 3 For 10 Against 4.

PETE
MORAN



(Sept 1986 - Feb 1987)

Former Ruislip Manor, Harefield United and Bromley Park Rangers manager Pete, who had a spell at Woods three years earlier coaching under Pat Coburn, had about eighteen months in charge.

Full record in league games was: Played 18 Won 7 (39%) Drew 5 Lost 6 For 23 Against 23.

PAT
COBURN



(July 1976 to May 1986)

Paddy's first game was a 1-1 draw at Rayners Lane in a Middlesex League game in August 1976, and he guided Woods to two league titles, one runners-up, and four cup successes during his ten years in charge  Pat remains Northwood's longest-serving manager.  

Full record in league games was: Played 302 Won 135 (45%) Drew 65 Lost 102 For 539 Against 386.

TONY
SAUNDERS



(April - June 1976)

Tony had just a short spell as caretaker Woods manager, but declined to apply for the full-time position.

Full record in league games was: Played 6 Won 2 (33%) Drew 2 Lost 2 For 8 Against 4.

PAT
MADIGAN



(July 1975 - March 1976)

Former Northwood player Pat started his Woods management career with a 7-3 win at North Greenford on the opening day. He resigned after the 1-1 draw with Bedfont in March.

Full record in league games was: Played 24 Won 14 (58%) Drew 6 Lost 4 For 68 Against 28.

PAUL
BYRNE



(November 1974 - June 1975)

Paul took over mid-season as player-manager, taking Woods to their first ever Middlesex League Cup success which they gained by beating the all-conquering Yeading side.

Full record in league games was: Played 18 Won 7 (39%) Drew 2 Lost 9 For 38 Against 51.

JOHN
MYERS



(August 1973 - November 1974)

Former player Johnny managed the Woods for a little over a season before resigning during November 1974.

Full record in league games was: Played 36 Won 9 (25%) Drew 9 Lost 18 For 58 Against 77.

PAT
BYRNE



(1971-73)

Pat was Northwood's first designated manager, guiding the side through their second and third Middlesex League seasons. He sadly passed away on 25 April 2020. RIP.

Full record in league games was: Played 60 Won 34 (57%) Drew 10 Lost 16 For 147 Against 89.

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