COCKFOSTERS F.C.  in Collaboration with BOREHAMWOOD F.C.                    (See  'Partnerships'  Page)

Wednesday 1st July 2009

F.A. Cup.

Cockfosters have been drawn to visit North Greenford United in the Extra Preliminary Round to be played on August 15th. The winners will face a trip to Potters Bar Town in the Preliminary Round a fortnight later. The outcome of these ties will see the winners at either Aylesbury United, Tiptree United or Colney Heath in the First Qualifying Round.

Extra Preliminary Round as affects S.S.M.L. Clubs;

Clapton v Kingsbury London Tigers
St Mags v Hullbridge
Thame Utd v Bedford
Erith Town v Ampthill Town
Leverstock Green v Burnham Ramblers
Oxhey Jets v Brimsdown Rovers
Hertford Town v Newport Pagnell Town
Flackwell Heath v Welwyn Garden City
Bicester Town v Dunstable Town
Tiptree Utd v Colney Heath
Broxbourne Borough V&E v Enfield 1893
Biggleswade Utd v Stotfold
Hillingdon Borough v Kentish Town
Hatfield Town v Southend Manor
London Colney v Harwich & Parkeston
Potton Utd v Hoddesdon Town
North Greenford Utd v Cockfosters
Stansted v Royston Town
Chalfont St Peter v Tokyngton Manor
Crawley Green v Cranfield Utd
Langford v Aylesbury
Barking v Tring Athletic
Harefield Utd v Haringey Borough
Buckingham Town v Hanwell Town

F.A. Vase.

Cockfosters have been drawn away at fellow SSML Division One Tokyngton Manor in the First Qualifying Round to be played on September 5th. The winners will be at home to SMML Division Two Bucks Student Union on September 19th in the Second Qualifying Round. The eventual winners of the Qualifying ties will host North Greenford United in the First Round Proper.

First Qualifying Round as affects S.S.M.L. Clubs;

Oxhey Jets v Aylesbury
Ampthill Town v Bethnal Green United
Colney Heath v Sporting Bengal United
Tokyngton Manor v Cockfosters
Leverstock Green v Bowers & Pitsea
Clapton v Hoddesdon Town
Brimsdown Rovers v Buckingham Athletic
AFC Kempston Rovers v Welwyn Garden City
Kentish Town v Cranfield United
Saffron Walden Town v Hanwell Town
Hatfield Town v Kingsbury London Tigers
Hullbridge Sports v Hertford Town
Harpenden Town v Haringey Borough
St Margaretsbury v Crawley Green
Winslow United v Takeley

Saturday 27th June 2009

Planning Permission Granted

Just seven days after being relegated due to 'ground grading' requirements, Cockfosters has been informed that the planning appeal for the development of a new stand, has been upheld and we now have the green light to go ahead.

Thursday 25th June 2009

Reserve Team Manager

Cockfosters have announced the appointment of Paul Boxer as Reserve Team Manager for the coming season. Paul was previously the manager of the successful U18's for the last couple of seasons.

Wednesday 24th June 2009

Relegation for Cockfosters

Despite some debate at the S.S.M.L. A.G.M., it was decreed that Cockfosters will be relegated in accordance with the F.A. guidelines on the grounds that they failed to achieve the 'ground Grading' requirements for Clubs at Step 5. As a direct consequence, Colin Bell has resigned as Chairman of the Football Club.

Wednesday 17th June 2009

A Statement from the chairman:

  Having become totally frustrated by the position we find ourselves in with regard to the proposed League constitution for the coming season, I set out the 'Open Letter'  that I have sent to every Club in the League and to all S.S.M.L. committee members.                                                                                                                             

"Having  seen the proposed structure for the S.S.M.L. for the coming season, I find it incredible that the League have swallowed  the F.A dictat that Kentish  Town will be allowed to continue to play at  Copthall Stadium, claiming it as their ‘home ground’ and by so doing protecting their grading status. If the League were to check they will find that Kentish Town played only a handful of home games at Copthall all of last season. The fact that they were deducted eleven points through playing inelligable players seems to have been irrelevant. Had they been deducted 111 points the scenario remains the same – They are bottom of the league – do not have a creditable home base and are employing the tactics of a Sunday morning pub side. Should the same situation arise next year – ie. Kentish Town finish bottom – adopt the same ‘mis-leading team sheets’ tactics, of which the continuing Secretary must have been aware, as he submitted the team sheets - continue ‘playing’ at Copthall , then I feel for the  designated ‘relegated’ clubs. It would appear that as long as you have kept in line with the jobsworths at the F.A. then crack on.

It’s about time someone cried HALT! to all of the ridiculous pressures that are being heaped on our clubs. Who knows what added demands the F.A. will expect in the future; but as sure as night follows day, they will surely arrive. Do the officers of the S.S.M.L. really believe that by their submissive response to the blazored brigade at the F.A,. that hordes of spectators will suddenly be descending on Chalk Lane or any other ground. No, far from it – it has to be ego based and that they are protecting their own blazer and tie. In these times of financial difficulty I defy anyone to make a case why clubs at our level should fork out thousands of pounds that we don’t have, in order to satisfy the wish list of a load of jobsworths at Soho Square. I totally accept that grounds should be safe and comfortable places to go, but do we really need to be geared up in case Manchester United come knocking when we get that dream cup draw? These people are not protecting the grass roots levels – they are destroying it.

One day in the not too distant future, the FA’s bubble will burst with a mighty pop. Try this for a scenario… Imagine a country is facing its biggest recession for decades. Times are indeed hard, weekends for those fortunate enough to still be in work are no longer spent on the terraces at Old Trafford or The Emirates – that would be a frivolous waste of precious money…. But we STILL LOVE THE GAME so we head to our local recreation ground with a dozen or so others to watch our local team. OK, its not Ronaldo and Co. but it’s a bloody good contest with a group of committed people playing football and that’s where it all starts – grass roots. The following week the gates are locked shut, the clubhouse boarded up but why?? Apparently the FA were expecting 200 adoring fans here next season who will demand covered seating  - we tried to argue, but they knew better, as such the club and its 3 teams no longer exists.’ Good job that will never happen eh? And if it did, I’m sure the good people at the FA would be the first to look up the chairman or secretary and ask for the addresses of every one of the 200 fans, so they could apologise in person for depriving them and their children, the players and everyone else involved with the club, of the game, their hopes and dreams because they obviously know best.

It’s true that we at Cockfosters are victims of this mindset and indeed are feeling aggrieved, relegated after finishing above the relegation places really hurts. But if it takes someone with some balls to stand up and be counted, then I will be at the front of that particular queue.

To the best of my knowledge, only Holmer Green, from day one, have refused to play the F.A “Jump – How high?” game. What really would have happened if we had all stood shoulder to shoulder and said enough is enough. How is having an empty 200 seater stand improving standards when twenty-two club treasurers dread the arrival of the bank statement each month? Admittedly, we at Cockfosters, would have fallen in line had we not been victims of local planning bureaucracy. It’s often said, that things happen for a reason and who knows what the future holds. At the moment there’s no sign of a Roman Abramovich walking up our drive and there is a definite shortage of money trees in the Cockfosters area – but at least our Treasurer gets a decent nights sleep.

The officers of the S.S.M.L will protest that their hands are tied by the F.A. but if they really cared for the future of the game at our level, then I suggest a glance in the mirror would give them an opportunity to reflect the real picture and review their own conscience. Since when has common sense ever tied anyone’s hands?

Hey – is that the coffee I can smell?"

Colin Bell.

Chairman – Cockfosters F.C.

Saturday 13th June 2009

Delighted to say that the today's BBQ & Disco, organised by Debbie, was a great success and Debbie has asked to pass on her thanks to all of the players,  committee, wives, family and friends who supported the event which was blessed with some glorious weather. The treasurer will be happy and the new t.v. is on it's way.

 THANK YOU ALL.

Saturday 6th June 2009

Pre-season Friendlies arranged so far:

More Presentation Evening Pictures now in Photo Gallery.

Friday 29th May 2009

Pre-season Training

Training for the coming season will begin on Tuesday 16th June 2009 at Chalk Lane commencing at 7.30pm. Manager, Neil Ewing will welcome all existing and new players at the Clubhouse at 7.15. A list of pre-season friendly matches for First and Reserve teams is currently being compiled.

Saturday 9th May 2009

Presentation Evening

At a highly successful Presentation Night, an extremely "tired" Michael Casey picked up the Player of The Year award. Rakim Richards won Players Player. Leading Goalscorer was Dave Pigden. Young Player of the Year went to Tom Boxer. The Reserves Leading Goalscorer was Dan Little. The U18's Player of the Year was awarded to Tom Simmons. The George Bell Trophy for Clubman of the Year went to Peter Bailey. Bouquets were presented To Fros Boxer and Debbie Ewing in gratitude for their effort throughout the Year.

See More Pictures in Photo Gallery ....

Friday 1st May 2009

Season 2009-10

Cockfosters F.C. are pleased to announce that Neil Ewing and Ron Syrett will continue as the Management Team for the coming season.