News archives January 2002

29th January 2002

Fixture update
Leyton provisional date

The provisional date for the re-arranged match against Leyton in the Gordon Brasted Memorial Trophy is Wednesday 13th February. This date may be subject to change

26th January 2002

Enfield Town 0 Leyton 2 (abandoned at H/T)
Gordon Brasted Memorial Trophy

Referee David Axcell put a stop to this afternoon's GBMT game at half time, with Leyton two goals ahead in the mud and puddles at Goldsdown Road. Large sections of the pitch were under water and, after the players had reached the dressing rooms the game was called off.

23rd January 2002

RAF FA 1 Enfield Town 2
Friendly

A first goal for the club by Martin St Hilaire, closely followed by a Ronnie Watson strike, sealed an enjoyable win for Enfield Town in the driving rain.

21st January 2002

Club statement

Following the game at Leyton our management Committee submitted a detailed report on the events at that game expressing our serious concerns at the treatment of our supporters.

Dave Bryant and Dave Farenden attended a special meeting of the Leagues Management Committee on 10 January to discuss the forthcoming game. At this meeting a copy of an 'official complaint' from Leyton about the behaviour of our supporters and management committee and our report were circulated. We reiterated at this meeting that we stood by the report we had submitted. We also stated that we had no problem in staging the forthcoming game against Leyton at home.

The League Management Committee took the view that they wanted the game brought forward to midday, segregated and policed. The Clubs Board met last week to consider our options. It was decided to proceed with the Leagues requests in order that the game could go ahead at Brimsdown. This is no way is an acceptance of the allegations made against our supporters who are a credit to our club and the league wherever they go. A fact appreciated by almost every club we visit. We will also be writing to the League in the strongest refuting the allegations made by Leyton.

There is no doubt that we have learnt a lot from this experience and with the benefit of hindsight would have dealt with some aspects differently. However we will not allow this issue to detract from our excellent season and the many important challenges ahead of us.

We know we can rely on you to provide all genuine Leyton supporters and officials a warm, friendly welcome, in the true spirit of the ESL.

19th January 2002

Stony Stratford Town 1 Enfield Town 3 AET
Cherry Red Books Cup Quarter Final

Enfield Town gave their opponents a traditional Cherry Red one goal start and took the rest of the match to draw level. A Graeme Hall header, quickly followed by goals from Danny Clarke and Danny Alleyne settled matters. The semi final draw afterwards paired us with Epping, in another away tie.

17th January 2002

Enfield Town Travel Club news
Stony Stratford and RAF FA reminders:

If you wish to travel with the team to the fixtures at Stony Stratford and RAF FA, follow the link to the travel section here . Note that the RAF FA game is a coach travel only game and you need to contact Les Gold or Fran Cunneen to book your place on the supporters coach.

16th January 2002

Enfield Town 2 Billericay Town 0

Goals from Alleyne and Clarke clinched victory for the E's in this friendly played tonight.

12th January 2002

Woodford Town 0 Enfield Town 3
Essex Senior League

Enfield Town overcame an improving Woodford Town side to keep in touch at the top of the table. Stuart Snowden (pen), Matthew Negus with a beauty! and Danny Clarke were our scorers. Match report now posted.

7th January 2002

Enfield Town 3 Wealdstone 1
Middlesex Senior Cup Quarter Final

Two goals by Danny Clarke secured a semi final place against Hendon or Hayes in the Middlesex Senior Cup. Wealdstone - Ryman Division One opponents and on paper our strongest opponents to date - looked set to swamp Enfield Town in the opening stages, but Clarke's opener on 27 minutes settled the home side and in the second half only one side was going to win once Clarke slotted home his second after a mistake by Wealdstone keeper Andy Carter. An own goal sealed the win late on. Match report now posted.

4th January 2002

Ilford P Enfield Town P
Match off

Tomorrow's game at Ilford was called off this afternoon after a pitch inspection revealed the ground to be frozen and unplayable. Our next game is at home to Wealdstone in the Middlesex Senior Cup on Monday night. 7.45pm k/o

Sportsman's Night Info

Enfield Town Football Club are pleased to announce that Enfield Town Supporters Club are launching their Sportsman's Night, taking place on Friday 10th May 2002 at Kingsmead School in Enfield. The guest speaker is Arsenal's Double Winning skipper Frank McLintock with comedian and Compere Keith 'O'Keefe providing the laughs. There will be other novelty acts, plus a raffle and an auction. Attending the event will be many Enfield 'Greats' both past and present, together with many other guest celebrities. Tickets @ £23, inclusive of food.