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Wednesday 1st September 2010
Spartan South Midlands League
- Reserve Division One
Cockfosters Res. 3
Hoddesdon Town Res. 1
The Reserves continued their fine
start to the season with a 3-1 win against Hoddesdon Town. Three of the
Chalk Lane newcomers were on target as Gary Silvera, Shiro Taylor-West
and Jake Coull each scored their first goal for the Club to put the
Reserves in second place in the embryonic league table.
Tuesday 31st August 2010
F.A. Cup
- Preliminary Round Replay
Cockfosters 1
Cheshunt 2
In front of a large Chalk Lane
crowd, Dave Pigden gave Cockfosters the perfect start with a goal after
10 minutes. The lead was maintained until a minute before the break when
Chris Meikle levelled for the Ryman League side. Richard Ashie ensured
that Cheshunt would make the trip to play Hendon in the next Round after
grabbing the all important winner on 65 minutes.
More detail to follow...
Saturday 28th August 2010
F.A. Cup
- Preliminary Round
Cheshunt 2
Cockfosters 2
It's all back to Chalk Lane on
Tuesday after Cockfosters earned the replay after a spirited performance
against Ryman League Cheshunt. Cheshunt led at the break but were soon
pegged back as Aaron Ewing rounded off a driving run firing into the
roof of the net from the edge of the area after 54 minutes. It got bett
for Cockfosters when after 66 minutes, Nicky Steward 'nicked' the ball
off the Cheshunt 'keeper on the edge of the area and curled his shot
into an unguarded net. Cheshunt hit back to level after 76 minutes and
so the sides try again on Tuesday. ..
See "First Team" "Reports"...
Spartan South Midlands League
- Reserve Division One
Langford Res.
0
Cockfosters Res. 1
The Reserves got off on the right
note giving both Manager Marc Farrell and goalscorer Ollie Dewan a
winning debut as they returned down the A! after a fine 1-0 win at
Langford.
(apologies for the
delayed update this weekend - primarily due to family invasion over Bank
Holiday)
Tuesday 24th August 2010
Spartan South Midlands League
- Division One
Welwyn Garden City
0
Cockfosters 2
Cockfosters
returned from Herns Lane with three points after first half goals from
Nicky Steward and Joe Smith.
Steward with a far post header and Smith with a
spectacular strike were on target as several other outstanding chances
went begging. The second 45 did not reach the quality of the first, but
the win was rarely in doubt as Cockfosters comfortably saw off the
challenge of City. See "First
Team" "Reports"...
Saturday 21st August 2010
Spartan South Midlands League
- Division One
Cockfosters 2
Crawley Green 2
Cockfosters Bounced back from a miserable performance in midweek to
sparkle early on against Crawley Green. A deserved lead came after 9
minutes when Nicky Steward rattled the Crawley crossbar with Ben
Andreos collecting the rebound to provide Dave Pigden with the
chance to put Cockfosters in front. The early edge went from the
Reds game and by half-time Crawley were level after some sloppy
defending at the far post. The second half saw Cockfosters totally
dominate the play and should have cruised into an unassailable lead.
Although Ben Andreos did quickly increase the advantage after the
break the rest of the half was a chapter of missed opportunities. As
often happens a price had to be paid and in the second minute of
added time a long freekick failed to be cleared and the visitors
gleefully grabbed a somewhat fortunate point.
Tuesday 17th August 2010
Spartan South Midlands League
- Division One
London Lions 5
Cockfosters 1
Cockfosters picked up a real mauling as they took on league newcomers
London Lions. Two goals adrift after 20 minutes and one more after
37 gave Cockfosters a mountain to climb. Joe Smith gave the Reds the
briefest of hope with a goal after 57 minutes but that was all that was
on offer as Gershfield scored twice more for Lions to complete his
hat-trick and a miserable evening for Cockfosters... See "First Team"
"Reports"...
Saturday 14th August 2010
F.A.Cup Extra Preliminary
Round
Cockfosters 2
Hullbridge Sports 1
What
an afternoon for Cockfosters Ben Andreos - Two spectacular goals and a
red card - and all before half-time. After 16 minutes Andreos volleyed
Cockfosters into the lead an eight minutes later finished off some
outstanding work from Nicky Steward to put Cockfosters 2-0 up. On the
stroke of half-time, Hullbridge were awarded a hotly disputed penalty
following a blatant dive that the referee bought and triggered off a bad
tempered melee that eventually saw Andreos dismissed and Hullbridge
scoring from the spot. Danny Curbelo made a string of fine saves
throughout as Cockfosters 10 men held on for the win. Hullbridge hit the
bar as Cockfosters rode their luck somewhat - but then they did not have
the luck when it mattered in the dying seconds of the first half... See
"First Team" "Reports"...
Thursday 12th August 2010
London Senior Cup
In the First Round of this
year's competition, Cockfosters have received a home tie against
Lewisham Borough (Community) F.C., to be played on or before 9th
October. The winners of this tie will travel to meet Haringey
Borough in Round Two...
Tuesday 10th August 2010
London Intermediate Cup
Cockfosters Res. have received a bye
in the First Round of the competition and await the the outcome of the
Cray Wanderers Res v Clapton Res First Round tie. The Second Round
tie is scheduled to be played at Chalk Lane in January.
Saturday 7th August 2010
Buckingham Athletic 0
Cockfosters 2
Traffic snarl ups on the M1 may have delayed the
start of Cockfosters season by 20 minutes, but within 60 seconds an own
goal gave the Reds just the start they needed. Aaron Ewing laid on the
opportunity for Jon Curtis to head home the second after 23 minutes to
put Cockfosters firmly on the path for an opening day win.
See "Reports" for Match report...
Monday 2nd August 2010
Pre-Season Friendlies
Program....
Cockfosters completed their pre-season program with a loss at
Codicote at the weekend:15 July v Origins FC (Camden Sunday
League) Won 2 - 1 (Danny Curbelo and Jorden Rose)
20 July v Barkingside Lost 0 - 4
24 July v Met Police Bushey Won 3 -2 (Aaron Ewing (2) &
Kieren Wilson)
31 July v Codicote Lost 2 - 3 (Ben Andreos (pen) & Aaron
Ewing)
Cockfosters Reserves faced a difficult start to their pre-season
campaign: 31 July v Boreham Wood Res 3 - Cockfosters Res 1
(Scorer Matt Brown)
Wednesday 28th July 2010
Reserves Friendlies
Program....
Reserve Team Manager, Marc Farrell, has announced an attractive
pre-season program of fixtures.Sat 31st July vs Boreham
Wood FC Res. (away) 1pm K.O
Sat 7th August vs Hinton Fc (home) 3pm K.O.
Sat 14th August vs Cheshunt FC Res. (away) 3pm K.O
Wed 18th August vs Norsemen FC (home) 7.45pm K.O
Tue 24th August vs Heward and Dean FC (home) 7.45pm K.O
More games to be confirmed
Monday 26th July 2010
Cup Draws....
The draws for the Challenge Trophy and Divisional cups have been
made and in the First Round of the Challenge Trophy, Cockfosters
face an attractive home tie against St. Margaretsbury. In the
Division One Cup there is a First Round Bye and in Round Two the
Reds will travel to take on League newcomers, St. Albans City
Reserves. In the Reserve Challenge Trophy, Cockosters have been
handed a home tie against Crawley Green Reserves....
Monday 19th July 2010
Opening Fixtures....
Cockfosters face a trip to Buckingham Athletic on the opening
day,7th August, of the new campaign. Three days later, London Colney
are the visitors to Chalk Lane. This is followed by the FA Cup tie
against Hullbridge Sports and then back to domestic action against
London Lions, Crawley Green and Welwyn Garden City. The Reserves
begin their season with a trip to Langford on 28th August...
Thursday 15th July 2010
Pre-Season Friendlies....
Cockfosters have arranged a program of 5 pre-season friendlies so
far:10/7 v Eton Manor - Lost 2 - 4
- Goalscorers: Ben Andreos & Keiran Wilson)
15/7 v Origins FC (Camden Sunday League)
- Being played at Whittington Park (3G Astro), Holloway
Road, N19
20/7 v Barkingside
- Being played at Debden Sports Ground, Chigwell Lane,
Loughton
24/7 v Met Police Bushey
- Being played at Metropolitan Police Sports Ground -
Bushey
31/7 v Codicote
- Being played at Bury Lane, Codicote
Additional fixtures for the Reserve Team will be arranged during
first half August.
Monday 12th July 2010
Club Disco....
Unfortunately, the planned BBQ & Disco scheduled for Sat. 24
July, has been postponed. Debbie has not been so well of late and
has been unable to throw her usual enthusiasm into organising the
event. Debbie will be taking a short break which will no doubt
recharge the batteries. We wish her well and a new date for the
BBQ/Disco will be announced in the not too distant future....
Thursday 8th July 2010
F.A. Cup & F.A. Vase
Draws....
The draw for for the first three rounds of the F.A. Cup have just
been announced and in the Extra Preliminary Round, Cockfosters will
be at home against Essex Senior League side Hullbridge Sports. The
winners of that tie will then travel to Cheshunt in the Preliminary
Round. The Draw will then take the winners of that round to face
Hendon in the First Qualifying Round.Cockfosters have been
handed a bye in the First Qualifying Round of the F.A. Vase and
enter the fray at the Scnd Qualifying Round on Sept. 18th when
Eastern Counties side Halstead Town visit Chalk Lane. The prize for
the winners is a home tie in the First Round Proper against another
Eastern Counties team, Witham Town...
Wednesday 7th July 2010
There's A Welcome Awaiting You
At The Lane....
Pre-Season training is now underway, if you would like to come
along and have a trial with Cockfosters FC, please call Neil Ewing
(1st Team Manager) on 07802 882206, we are looking for good quality
players for our 1st Team and our Reserve Team, we train on Tuesday's
and Thursday's at Chalk Lane meeting at 6:45pm.
Thursday 1st July 2010
Future England Star Arrives At
The Lane....
For latest addition at Chalk
Lane see 'Players Corner'..
Tuesday 22nd June 2010
Reserve Team Manager
Cockfosters
F.C. are delighted to announce the appointment of Marc Farrell as
the new Reserve Team Manager. During his 14 yrs of coaching, He has
coached for Arsenal, and had stints with West Ham UTD and Tottenham
Hotspur F.C. More recently, he has been learning his trade under his
mentor of Chelsea academy coach and ex Arsenal, Dermot Drummy. Who
went on to win the F.A Youth Cup last season. Using what he has
learnt combined with his philosophy, Farrell, started up the award
winning football academy, SoccerTastic, which operates in
Hertfordshire and North London. As a player Marc has been trailed by
MK Dons, Colchester UTD, QPR, and Bodens BK (Sweden). However the
striker is no stranger to this level and has scored goals for Harlow
Town, Enfield Town, Brimsdown Rovers, Hertford Town, Royston Town,
before a hamstring injury ruled him out finishing his last season at
Hoddesdon Town and a potential move to Bodens BK (Sweden). First
Team Manager, Neil Ewing said “We are delighted to have Marc at the
football club, his an very ambitious and passionate coach and more
importantly share’s the same values as Ron and I do. We believe Marc
will fit right in, under the current set up”
Saturday 19th June 2010
Spartan South Midlands
League A.G.M.
At today's A.G. M. held at
Tring Atletic F.C.., Tokyngton Manor F.C. were excluded for the
coming season on the grounds that their pitch, in its current
condition, was not acceptable. The exclusion period is initially set
as 12 months. Other than that, the proposed constitution was
accepted by the member clubs. The exclusion of Tokyngton reverts the
make-up of Division One back to 22 teams.
Thursday 10th June 2010
Pre-Season Training
Cockfosters will begin their pre-season Training
on Tuesday 22nd June at the Club from 7.00pm. Manager
Neil Ewing will welcome all existing and any new players that wish
to join the Cockfosters ranks for the coming season. If you are
interested in joining us at Chalk Lane and require further
information, then please contact Neil on 07802 882206 to
discuss further......
Monday 7th June 2010
PROPOSED
MOLTEN SPARTAN SOUTH MIDLANDS FOOTBALL LEAGUE CONSTITUTION SEASON
2010/2011
- to be voted on at A.G.M. 19th
June. There has been a
slight change to the proposal that affects Division One and Reserve
Divisions One & Two. London Lions have now agreed a groundshare with
Broxbourne Borough and the S.S.M.L. committee have subsequently
agreed to amend their original proposal and include London Lions in
a 23 team Division One. As a result of the groundshare agreement,
Broxbourne Borough Reserves are now without a ground and have
withdrawn from Reserve Division One. London Lions Reserves have been
allocated a place in Reserve Division Two.
Thursday 3rd June 2010
PROPOSED
MOLTEN SPARTAN SOUTH MIDLANDS FOOTBALL LEAGUE CONSTITUTION SEASON
2010/2011
- to be voted on at A.G.M. 19th
June.
Premier Division
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1.
Aylesbury United
Relegated from Southern League |
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2.
Biggleswade United |
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3.
Broxbourne Borough V&E |
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4.
Chalfont St Peter |
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5.
Colney Heath |
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6.
Dunstable Town |
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7.
Hadley Promoted
from Division One |
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8.
Hanwell Town |
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9.
Harefield United |
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10. Haringey
Borough |
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11. Hatfield
Town |
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12. Hertford
Town |
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13.
Hillingdon Borough |
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14. Holmer
Green
Promoted from Division One |
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15. Kentish
Town |
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16. Kingsbury
London Tigers |
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17. Langford |
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18.
Leverstock Green |
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19. Oxhey
Jets |
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20. Royston
Town |
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21. St
Margaretsbury |
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22. Stotfold
Transfer from United Counties FL |
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23.Tring
Athletic |
DIVISION ONE
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1. AFC
Dunstable |
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2.
Amersham Town |
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3.
Ampthill Town |
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4.
Bedford |
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5.
Bedford Town Reserves |
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6.
Berkhamsted
Promoted from Division Two |
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7.
Buckingham Athletic |
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8.
Cockfosters |
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9.
Cranfield United |
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10. Crawley Green |
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11. Harpenden
Town |
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12. Hoddesdon
Town |
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13. Kings
Langley |
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14. London
Colney |
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15. New
Bradwell St Peter |
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16. St Albans
City Reserves New Team |
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17. Sport
London e Benfica |
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18. Stony
Stratford Town |
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19. Sun
Postal Sports |
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20. Tokyngton
Manor |
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21. Welwyn
Garden City
Relegated from Premier Division |
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22. Wodson
Park
Promoted from Division Two |
DIVISION TWO
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1.
Aston Clinton |
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2.
Bletchley Town |
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3.
Brache Sparta
Relegated from Division One |
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4.
Bucks Student Union |
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5.
Caddington |
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6.
Kent Athletic |
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7.
MK Wanderers
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8.
Mursley United |
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9.
Old Bradwell United |
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10. Padbury
United |
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11. Pitstone
& Ivinghoe |
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12.
Risborough Rangers |
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13. The 61 FC
(Luton) |
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14. Tring
Corinthians |
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15.
Totternhoe |
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16. Winslow
United
Re-Joining Club |
RESERVE DIVISION ONE
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1.
AFC Dunstable |
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2
Ampthill
Promoted |
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3.
Broxbourne Borough
New Club |
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4.
Cockfosters |
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5.
Crawley Green |
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6.
Hadley |
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7.
Harpenden Town
Retained |
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8.
Hatfield Town
Promoted |
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9.
Hoddesdon Town |
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10. Holmer
Green |
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11. Kings
Langley |
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12. Langford |
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13. London
Colney |
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14. Oxhey
Jets |
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15. Royston
Town |
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16. St
Margaretsbury |
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17. Stotfold
New Team |
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18.Wodson
Park
Promoted |
RESERVE DIVISION TWO
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1.
Bletchley Town |
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2.
Brache Sparta
New Team |
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3.
Buckingham Athletic |
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4.
Kent Athletic |
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5.
New Bradwell St Peter
New Team |
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6.
Old Bradwell United |
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7.
Pitstone & Ivinghoe
New Team |
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8.
Risborough Rangers |
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9.
Stony Stratford Town
New Team |
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10. Sun
Postal Sports |
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11. The 61 FC
(Luton) |
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12. Tokyngton
Manor |
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13.
Totternhoe |
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14. Tring
Corinthians
Relegated |
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15. Welwyn
Garden City
New Team |
Tuesday 1st June 2010
Paul Boxer Steps Down As
Reserve Team Boss....
 Cockfosters
Reserve Team are now searching for a new manager after Paul
Boxer has reluctantly decided to step aside for domestic
reasons. Paul feels that he has to spend more time with all of
his family and support them in each of their individual
pastimes. First Team manager Neil Ewing was quick to sing
the praises of Paul "whose support, commitment and enthusiasm
over the last two seasons has been much appreciated and will be
sorely missed". Neil will be be looking for a replacement to
take the helm of the Reserves who play in the top flight of the
Reserve Section of the Spartan South Midlands League.
Tuesday 1st June 2010
OFFICIAL "Cockfosters to the Premier
League" - (Dream on....)
That is a link to a guy that has
taken Cockfosters to the Premier League and is competing with
the big guns in the latest Football Manager game. It has
taken him months of effort and 20 "virtual" years. He has
converted many fans to your club online.
It really is an inspiring read.
It is widely regarded as the best
online story in the Football Manager community.
Enjoy.
Monday 24th May 2010
Presentation Evening
The season was nicely rounded off by the Annual
Presentation Evening where the accolades were handed out to the worthy
winners:
Matt Brown (Reserve Team Players Player)
Matt Brown (Reserve Team Managers Player)
Nathan Eno (Winner of The Peter Lee Morris Memorial Trophy for
Reserve Highest Goalscorer)
Dean Barker (1st Team Managers Player)
Dave Pigden (1st Team Players Player)
Dean Barker (1st team highest goalscorer)
Tommy Boxer (CFC Young Player of the season)
Ron Syrett (George Bell Trophy - Clubman of the Year)
Rakim Richards (Sportsman of the Year)
...See
More Pics in Photo Gallery....
Monday 24th May 2010
Ground Improvements
I seem to be full of apologies lately, but after my
move we are up and running once more. The extension to the stand is near
completion and seating will be incorporated to satisfy the requirements
of the F.A.. To accommodate the stand, the centre floodlight pylon had
to be turned so that it now is lowered toward the northern end of the
ground. - Many thanks to the helping hands that made task possible .......See
More Pics in Photo Gallery....
Wednesday 12th May 2010
Apologies, but the website will not be updated
until a few days time as we are moving on Friday. Hope you enjoy the
Presentation Evening and congratulations to you all. Will be back
on-line a.s.a.p..
Friday 7th May 2010
Apologies for lack of activity on site for the last
couple of weeks - have just returned from holiday.
Site will be updated asap with recent game details
and photos - but many congratulations to Dean Barker for finishing as
Division One leading goalscorer and also
takes the congratulations of Stan Painter for beating Stan's all time
Cockfosters goalscoring record.

Last Saturday's against Crawley Green brought down
the curtain on a season that ended well after a miserable start that saw
Cockfosters fail to win any of their first nine outings. To finish just
short of the top ten reflected a fine second half to the season.(Neil
Ewing's comments see "Match Reports"). The game attracted a large
crowd among which, were many players from yesteryear.(Photos
in "Picture Gallery")
Thursday 22nd April 2010
Many Hands Make
Floodlight
Work....
The 'few' have been making genuine progress in putting
in place the improvements necessary as stipulated by the F.A.. However,
for the next job the 'few' need the hands of the 'many'. The centre
floodlight, when lowered, falls towards the clubhouse. In order to
accommodate the extended covered seating area, that will reach the
half-way line, the floodlight base will need to be turned so that the
pylon lowers toward the Compton C.C. end. And that's where
YOU come in - as many as possible are
needed for this and whatever else is asked of you. A working party
will be looking to get this job done from 4.00pm
on Thursday 29th April - Please make every effort to attend after
all....... Where
would this Club/Country be without The Few....
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