Who are we?

Enfield Town Football Club was formed by Enfield supporters who were disillusioned by the failure of Enfield FC club chairman Tony Lazarou to progress an earlier agreement to transfer ownership of the club to the supporters organisation. 89% of the Enfield Supporters Trust members who voted (263-34) agreed to form the new club, which would play its fixtures at Brimsdown Rovers FC in the Essex Senior League from the start of the 2001/02 season.

The club are currently negotiating financial backing with local sponsors and are looking for a permanent home for Enfield Town FC within the borough when the one-year deal with Brimsdown Rovers is reviewed. Jim Chandler, former manager of Enfield FC has been appointed manager and is currently gathering a squad together to challenge for the Essex Premier League title.

Meanwhile, off the field a no less important team is being assembled, with supporters moving over from Enfield FC to offer their services for free in a variety of roles, ensuring that when the 2001/02 season kicks off, the club, its players and supporters will know that any success will be achieved through teamwork both on and off the pitch.

The Enfield Supporters Society Ltd - the ESS

formerly the Enfield Supporters Trust) - The key facts

Q - What is the purpose of the ESS?
A - To support Enfield Town Football Club and develop football in the community in the borough of Enfield.

Q - How will the ESS support Enfield Town Football Club?
A - In two ways -
(i) Initially it will own al the shares in the limited company operating Enfield Town Football Club, appoint alll the directors and provide some financial support. In the longer term it will retain some form of control over the future of the club.
(ii) It will work with the London Borough of Enfield and other bodies to provide a permanent home in Enfield for the club. It will ensure that such land is not sold for speculative building.

Q - How will it develop football in the community?
A - In recent months the efforts of the ESS and previously the Enfield Supporters' Trust were focussed on establishing a new team, gaining entry to the Foresters Essex Senior League and making arrangements with our hosts at the Brimsdown Sports and Social Club. In the longer term the financial success of the club will be used in part to develop our permanent facilities, but also to rebuild the football in the community schemes. This will be through working with those interested in providing football facilities for the community as a whole.

Q - Are we the only supporters society?
A - No. With the help of the supporters direct and the Co-operative Union Ltd successful supporters groups have been established across the country. Some, such as that at Lincoln City, have bought shares in the limited companys running their clubs. We at Enfield Town are probably unique in actually creating and operating a club. We work closely with other groups because we share a common aim of promoting the interests of football supporters

Q - The future
A - The ESS is doing all it can to get senior semi professional football back in Enfield on a permanent basis. We want to enjoy football locally. Together we can aim to get a team back in the Conference, with a good ground and sound finances. We cannot guarantee success but we can guarantee that the commitment and generosity of supporters will benefit just the club and the aims of the ESS. No individual will gain from the efforts of the supporters.

Q - The ESS - What can I do?
A - Join the ESS. Write to the ESS c/o 6 The Vineries, Enfield, Middx, EN1 3DQ. It costs just 5 pounds. Each member has one vote no matter how much money they might give to the ESS. Basically, you need to be 16 or over to join the ESS. Younger supporters are encouraged and will be catered for by our soon to be launched junior section. The interests of younger supporters are represented by a specific director of the ESS.

Q - Who runs the ESS?
A - The directors are elected by the members of the ESS. Elections are coming up in the next few months. Consider standing for election but certainly make sure you vote! More information soon on this.

Q - How else can I help?
A - There are lots of ways - and they do not all cost money
(i) If you can, agree to make regular monthly contributions to the ESS by standing order. Details from the ESS at the address above.
(ii) Volunteer to help at games or help with our fundraising. Please contact any one of our fundraisers on match days - they will be only too pleased to see you.
(iii) Attend as many games as you can - even our away games are nearby - and bring a friend
(iv) Talk to your friends about your club - they might want to come to the games or purchase some advertising space.
(v) Tell us what you think. See our website or write to us
(vi) Attend events organised by the ESS or the supporters
(vii) Buy goods from the club
(viii) When deciding to buy products or services keep our sponsors and advertisers in mind.

More information soon