HERTFORD TOWN VS Waltham Abbey Pitching In Isthmian Football League South Central Division

HERTINGFORDBURY PARK STADIUM Tuesday 13th October 7.45pm

Welcome

Welcome to the first evening game of the season at Hertingfordbury for what promises to be a great game. The Blues have started well and will be looking to build on the momentum of Saturday’s win against Harlow in another local derby clash. We welcome a Waltham Abbey side who have made a 100% start to the league season so will present a tough challenge and a good gauge of our progress this season. Look out in particular for the return to Hertingfordbury of flying winger Prince William Domafryie who served us with distinction last season. Food and drink is available as ever so- whilst observing covid-restrictions- enjoy your evening.

Pete Hough

Programme Editor

Club Details

Address:

Her0ngfordbury Park

West Street

Her9ord SG13 8EZ

Tel: 01992 583716 founded 1908

Acting Chairman: Colin Hay Club Secretary: Marc Sinfield Manager: Ben Herd Press Officer: Peter Hough Programme Editor: As Press Officer Safety Officer: As Club Secretary

website: www.her(ordtownfc.com

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INTRODUCING ‘PITCHING IN’ – THE NEW PARTNER OF THE ISTHMIAN LEAGUE

GVC is delighted to announce that the new sponsor of the Isthmian, Northern Premier, and Southern Leagues - is Pitching In. Pitching In, is a new Grassroots Sports Investment Programme that has today been launched by GVC, the multi-national sports-betting and gaming group which owns Ladbrokes and Coral.

The partnership covers all three leagues that make up Steps 3 & 4 of the National Leagues System, who market themselves collectively as the Trident Leagues. England footballing legend Stuart Pearce, who played for Wealdstone FC for five years at the start of his long and illustrious career, has been appointed as the official Pitching In ambassador. Stuart Pearce says:

“I am delighted to be taking up the role of ambassador for Pitching In, as I’m passionate about the importance of investing in grassroots sports and in developing young talent. I started out playing for Wealdstone FC before joining Coventry City so I understand how important funding is to the non-league game. Grassroots football is facing huge challenges at the moment and many clubs are struggling to stay afloat. GVC’s Pitching In investment will help make a big difference to hundreds of clubs and thousands of players across the country.”

Pitching In has been set up with the objective of supporting, protecting and encouraging grassroots sports in the UK through a range of initiatives. In addition to financial support, a key focus of the partnership will be to facilitate and encourage members of the community to become volunteers, and do some pitching in of their own. A Pitching In volunteering scheme will be established to link GVC’s Ladbrokes and Coral shop colleagues with their local clubs.

In the weeks ahead Pitching In and the Trident Leagues will be announcing further initiatives to provide financial support and opportunities for all the 226 clubs (rising to 240 in 2021).

For more information on Pitching In please visit www.gvc-plc.com/pitchingin

POLITE NOTICE TO ALL VISITORS It is the responsibility of anyone visiting our stadium to only do so if they

are confident that they are free of COVID-19. Anyone showing signs of the illness should follow the latest UK Government Guidance at https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus and not attend the game.

Assuming you are safe to attend we would be most grateful if you could adhere to the following guidance: 1: Please arrive early as entry into the ground may be more delayed than usual. 2: We will be trialling a cashless admission system, however we recommend you bring cash for entry if for unforeseen reasons the system fails. 3: We will be capturing contact information to adhere with Track and Trace guidelines. Please support this by providing contact details at the Track & Trace Station (situated directly opposite the main turnstile). You can provide your details: a. Electronically, by downloading the EvePass App at https://evepass.app/ b. Or by filling in the contact details form at the Track & Trace Station. 4: Please adhere to the signage and restrictions around the ground at all times 5:Please bring a mask for wearing in confined areas. We want to protect you and our volunteers 6: Please use the hand sanitisation provided around the ground 7:If you should feel ill with COVID-19 type symptoms, please have someone alert a Hertford Town FC Volunteer in the bar area immediately. We will then escort you to a quarantine area and seek immediate medical assistance.

Our primary concern is the health and safety of everyone that comes to our club. Your support in making sure the club is a safe environment for

people to attend is greatly appreciated. stayalert #controlthevirus #savelives

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Today’s Opponents

Brief club history

Waltham Abbey Youth Club, based in Waltham Abbey, Essex, first played football at “Capershotts” during the Second World War and in later years the club became known as firstly Waltham Abbey, then Abbey Sports. Both clubs gained numerous honours in the Northern Suburban League. The club was founded in 1944 with a mix of players from Waltham Abbey Youth Club and former juniors from Tottenham Hotspur under the leadership of the trainer and manager Wally Hickman. The secretary was Mo (Maurice) Ward. The President was Capt. Larkin. In their early years they played to a high standard and reached the final of the Herts Junior Cup in three years out of four but lost on each occasion – including a loss to Redbourn Rovers of 4–5 after they had been leading 4–1. Some of the leading players in the early years included left winger Dave Cook who was killed in a road crash, centre-half Robbo Robinson and inside forward Frank Blower. Frank later became a dedicated treasurer of the club with Ray Buck as a similarly dedicated club secretary. Waltham Abbey United emerged in the late sixties and a new clubhouse was built. In 1974 the club amalgamated with the successful Beechfield Sports and joined the Metropolitan League, which later became the London Spartan League. In 1976 the club won the Essex Junior Cup and later that summer dropped the Beechfield Sports tag on the advice of The FA. Two years later the club reached the final of the Essex Intermediate Cup and won the league’s Division One title, and, having gained Senior Status, were promoted. In their first season they won the title without losing a game and were again promoted this time to the Premier Division where they remained until season 2000–01. Season 2001–02 was spent in the Essex & Herts Border Combination to allow them to move across the pyramid. They were elected to the Essex Senior League for season 2002–03. In 2004–05, in addition to winning both the League Cup and the Gordon Brasted Memorial Trophy they finished in their highest position of 3rd. In 1990–91 the club were inaugural finalists in the Roy Bailey Memorial Trophy, a competition for local teams including Cheshunt, Ware, and Hertford Town. It was won for the first time in 1994–95 when they beat Hoddesdon Town. In both 1996–97 and 2005 (in the final held over from the previous season) they beat St Margaretsbury. In 1998–99 they won the London Senior Cup with a fine 3–2 win over Bedfont at Dulwich Hamlet’s ground, and they also secured the Spartan South Midlands Challenge Trophy. Recent seasons have seen a lot of changes on and off the pitch with floodlights being installed in 1990 and the ground levelled. A great amount of work has been done around the clubhouse and a 200-seater stand built. A number of seats were purchased from Manchester City´s old Maine Road and

these were installed during the summer of 2005 as the club strived to improve facilities on and off the field and move up the non-league pyramid. On 2 May 2009, the Abbott's capped off a successful 2008–09 season by beating Concord Rangers 5–4 on penalties after a 1–1 draw to win the Isthmian League Division 1 North Play-off's. They played in the Isthmian League Premier Division for the first time in their history in 2009–10. However, despite winning the last two games of their season, they finished 21st and were relegated back to Isthmian League Division 1 North for the 2010–11 season on goal difference. In 2011 John Martin was elected Chairman and in subsequent years has transformed the ground and facilities. A new pitch with professional irrigation system has been laid 3 times with the surface now the envy of many a grass pitch in the league. A new car park has been laid, replacing the old shingle, a long overdue addition. In 2019 it is expecting new changing rooms will be completed with a new clubhouse pitch side the next project.

Waltham Abbey pen pics

RYAN DEAR – DEFENDER Ryan is known for his tough tackling but has also already shown an eye for goal this season scoring twice in his first six games. He’s played for other local clubs like Cheshunt, Brimsdown and Enfield FC.

MARK TWUMSI – DEFENDER Mark joined the club in the summer having previously played for Hertford Town, Cheshunt and Hoddesdon. Mark has quickly established himself as a reliable fullback who can also cover the centre defensive positions if required and has been a regular so far this season. RIMMEL DANIEL – DEFENDER Left back Rimmel’s Abbotts career started back in 2015 but he’s also turned out for Oxford United, Gillingham, Leyton Orient, Hornchurch and Tilbury. As well as being a popular man at Capershotts he’s also represented Grenada at the CONCACAF Gold Cup.

ROB CLARK – MIDFIELD Rob is now in his second season for the club having been a regular last season. The versatile midfielder who can play in a variety of positions as well as provide a goal threat has also played for Thurrock, Hornchurch and Basildon.

JACK DAVENEY – MIDFIELD Fans favourite Jack is one of our own and came through the youth ranks at the club. He’s famed for his set-piece delivery, energy, work rate and hairstyles. He also once apparently scored a great goal against Hornchurch, ask him about it.

ARON GORDON – MIDFIELD/FORWARD 22-year-old Aron has amassed over 50 appearances for the club in two spells punctuated by a move to Grays Athletic. The attacking midfielder, who started out with the Doncaster Rovers academy will be hoping to add to his club goal tally this season.

NATHAN KORANTENG – MIDFIELD/FORWARD Nathan is now in his third season with the club and a firm favourite with the locals. The winger started out at Peterborough United and made his debut in the Championship aged just 17. The reliable attacker has also played for Woking, Boreham Wood, Tonbridge Angels, Aveley, Harlow and Cheshunt. DANIEL UNGUDI – MIDFIELD Youngster Daniel is new to the club this season having previously played for Hitchin Town, Hertford Town and St Margaretsbury. Daniel made an instant impact in front of his new fans with a goal off the bench in the first home game of the season against his former club Hertford.

DOMINIQUE NJOYA – DEFENDER Dominque has become a consistent part of the defensive unit since joining the club this season. He offers a balance of defence and attack in the full back position and has been a regular so far this season. LEON MCKENZIE – FORWARD Leon signed for the club a couple of weeks into the season from New Salamis. He has instantly hit the ground running scoring a goal per game so far. The striker knows gaffer Michael Spencer from their time together at Hornchurch and gives the side plenty of presence and goal threat up top.

JUNIOR APPIAH – FORWARD Junior is enjoying his second spell at the Abbotts after joining at the end of last season from Cheshunt. He’s previously played for Maldon & Tiptree, Thurrock, Billericay, Ware, Haringey Borough and Aveley where he played alongside Abbotts joint manager Billy Holland. . KOUADIO EHUI – MIDFIELDER Joined mid-season from Egham Town. The midfielder has slotted straight into the team following his debut against one of his former sides, Hanwell Town. He’s previously played for Wycombe Wanderers in the Football League, Wealdstone and Northwood.

BILLY HOLLAND – MIDFIELD/JOINT MANAGER Billy has been with the club for four seasons and been an instrumental part of the side in that time making 30+ appearances each season as well as weighing in with his fair share of goals from midfield. Since December 2018 he has also become on-field half of our dynamic management duo and guiding the club to a 9th place finish last season.

MICHAEL SPENCER – JOINT MANAGER Michael took on the reigns of the club alongside Billy Holland in December 2018 and guided the club to a 9th place finish, the highest league finish in 10 years. It’s his first managerial role following retiring as a player. Michael had a distinguished career including over 250 appearances for Hornchurch where he helped the Urchins reach the Conference South by scoring the

winning goal in the 2012 play-off final. He also played for Thamesmead Town and Barkingside before joining the Abbotts in a player/coaching capacity in 2016. .

Talk of the Town

Young(er) Guns Go For It! Hertford Town 5 Grays Athletic 2 FA Youth Cup Qualifying Round 7.10.2020 The Blues youth team continued their impressive progress in this prestigious cup tournament with a fine win in front of a noisy crowd under the lights at Hertingfordbury. Hertford booked a place in the next round despite conceding a soft goal in the first minute- a free header from a corner- and then later getting pegged back to 2-2 in an almost identical manner when dominating the game. Three late goals sealed the game and earned a tie against the winners of Leiston v Saffron Walden in a couple of weeks’ time. It could have been much more straightforward with the Blues hitting the woodwork four times and forcing countless other near chances. The goals game from the flanks with Ben Weyman showing his experience, class and industry with two goals and an exceptional all-round performance and L’Shiay Aguh bagging a superb hat-trick. There were also notable performances from centre-back Ernest Vojange, who was excellent in bringing the ball out of defence, and centre-forward Ziad Bakkar, whose hold-up play was a big factor in the near non-stop assaults on the Grays goal. It was, in fact, a great all-round team performance and there is every reason to believe that this exciting young side can progress much deeper into the tournament.

Herd it on the grapevine

The gaffer has been interviewed about his professional career by an Aldershot fan and film maker- you can learn about his start in the game and how he progressed to play against Man United and also appear at Wembley. Watch via the link below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCuVrBupvhw&feature=youtu.be

fixtures

Date Opponents (bold = home)

co R At Starting XI Subs used

Sep 12 Maldon & Tiptree FAC 0-1 230 Mewitt; Herd; Bryant; Pedro; Gardiner; Gosling; Jagdev2; Makhendi3; Brown; Gymer1; Ogbonna Batt; Weyman; Fuma Sep 19 Tooting & Mitcham L 1-2 315 Mewitt; Herd; Bryant; Pedro; Gardiner; Gosling; Jagdev2; Makhendi; Faniyan; Gymer; Ogbonna1 Brown; Weyman Oct 6 Staines L 1-0 97 Mewitt; Herd; Bryant; Gosling; Gardiner; Makhendi2; Jagdev1; Pedro3; Faniyan; Gymer; Ogbonna Brown; Symes Oct 10 Harlow L 1-0 305 Mewitt; Herd; Bryant; Pedro; Gardiner2; Gosling; Jagdev; Symes; Faniyan; Gymer1; Ogbonna Batt; Brown

Oct 13 Waltham Abbey L

Oct 17 Faversham FAT

Oct 20 Westfield L

Oct 24 Chertsey L

Oct 31 Ashford Town L

Nov 7 Chipstead L

Nov 14 Uxbridge L

Nov 21 Ware L

Nov 28 South Park L

Dec 5 Northwood L

Dec 12 Marlow L

Dec 19 Bedfont Sports L

Dec 26 FC Romania L

Dec 28 Barking L

Jan 2 Hanwell Town L

Jan 9 Bracknell L Jan 16 Chalfont St Peter L

Jan 23 Chertsey L

Jan 30 Harlow L

Feb 6 Staines Town L

Feb 13 Bedfont Sports L

Feb 20 Marlow L

Feb 27 Ashford Town L

Mar 6 Chipstead L

Mar 13 Uxbridge L

Mar 20 Ware L Mar 27 Northwood L

Apr 3 South Park L

Apr 5 FC Romania L

Apr 10 Bracknell L

Apr 17 Tooting & Mitcham L

Apr 24 Waltham Abbey L May 1 Westfield L May 3 Barking L May 8 Hanwell Town L

League Table

Pld. GD Pts 1 Bracknell Town 4 +7 10 (promotion) 2 Waltham Abbey 3 +4 9

(play- offs)

3 Tooting & Mitcham 5 +2 9 4 Staines Town 4 +1 9 5 Westfield 4 +5 7 6 Ashford Town 4 +1 7 7 Chertsey Town 3 +2 6 8 Hertford Town 3 +1 6 9 Ware 4 0 6 10 Hanwell Town 3 0 6 11 Marlow 4 +2 5 12 Uxbridge 4 0 5 13 Bedfont Sports 3 +3 3 14 Harlow Town 4 -1 3 15 South Park 3 -3 3 16 FC Romania 4 -3 3 17 Chalfont St Peter 4 -4 3 18 Northwood 4 -5 3 19 Chipstead 4 -9 3 20 Barking 3 -3 1 (relegation play-off)

Non-league matters

Cut AdriD While wearing a mask to the bar might be a bit of a chore spare a thought for those non-league sides whose seasons have been far more badly affected by the covid-19 pandemic. Guernsey FC, of Isthmian Division 1 South, recently had to pull out of the league for this season as the suspension of flights from the island to Gatwick had effec0vely isolated them. Mac Le Tissier’s club will be allowed to retake their place in the league for 21-22 but will now be led kicking their heels and licle else for a year. The same fate seems likely to await FC Isle of Man, who were due to join the North West Coun0es league this season but are yet to start a campaign that will probably also be put on hold for a year. Jersey Bulls have been more fortunate than their fellow island sides, since air restric0ons are not as stringent, but will be hampered by having to play all their fixtures away this season. The Bulls have also been hard hit by the pandemic in that the voiding of last season robbed them of certain promo0on to Tier 5 ader winning all 27 of their fixtures in the Combined Coun0es League Division 1.

HerRngfordbury Heroes

Great Games of Yesteryear

Herford Town 2 Aldershot 3 Diadora League Division 3 October 10th 1992 Whitehead, Allen Crowd 680

• The son of the Aldershot keeper is our own Aiden Read who starred for the youth team in the cup win against Grays Athletic last week.

• Hertford Town finished that season in 10th place • Aldershot Town were promoted as runaway champions in their first

season after a new club was formed following the liquidation of Aldershot.

HerTord Pen Pics Luke MewiE – Composed and agile goalkeeper who joined the club over the summer from Huddersfield Town but is a Herford boy. Ben Herd – Player/Manager Ben is an experienced right-back who started his career at Waford before amassing 400 football league appearances for Shrewsbury and Aldershot. Nathan Fuma- versatile and technically-gifted young full back, equally at home on either flank. Josh Bryant- exci;ng young prospect at lek back who has broken through from the development squad. Formerly with Stevenage. Sam WhiLng – A tenacious lek back with good experience, Sam has previously played with Ware and Aylesbury. Harvie Gardiner- Strong, commanding centre back formerly at Hendon and Real Be;s who stabilized the backline last season. Chris Gosling- Composed centre back formerly at Northwood who made a big impression when he joined last season. Isaac Pedro – Strong and technically giked young midfielder, Isaac made great strides last season and became the regular captain. Stuart Lewis- industrious and hugely experienced midfielder who will combine playing for the Blues with coaching the Tolenham Hotspur academy side. An ex-pro for several seasons with Stevenage and Gillingham. Paul Symes- composed and industrious midfielder who has previously played in the Swedish and Spanish leagues. Brandy Makhendi- powerful and experienced midfielder formerly with Soham Town and Great Wakering Rovers.

Dane BaE – formerly of Colney Heath, Dane is another teenager looking to make his mark in senior football. A giked alacking midfielder. Gursewek Jagdev- tricky right-winger with great dribbling skills previously with Marlow. Luke Gymer – another Herfordshire teen who played his youth football at Biggleswade Town, Luke is an intelligent alacking midfielder with great inven;on. Last season’s top scorer and Player’s Player of the Season. Ben Weyman- exciting young wing prospect promoted from the Under-23 team last season David Ogbonna- skilful, direct winger signed from Hendon last season. Kit Brown- skilful right-winger formerly at Ware and London Colney Samuel Faniyan- Pacey centre forward who can also operate on the right flank. Formerly with Reading. Lewis Adrian- young striker with a good eye for goal

Player Sponsorship

Luke Mewitt

Avialable to sponsor

Ben Herd

Avialable to sponsor

Josh Bryant

Avaialable to sponsor

Nathan Fuma

Sponsored by:

The Laws Family

Harvie Gardiner

Sponsored by:

The Laws Family

Chris Gosling

Avialable to sponsor

Paul Symes

Avaialable to sponsor

Brandy Makhendi

Avaialable to sponsor

Isaac Pedro

Sponsored by:

The Laws Family

Dane Batt

Avialable to sponsor

G. Jagdev

Avialable to sponsor

Luke Gymer

Sponsored by:

Lorraine

Ben Weyman

Sponsored by:

Lorraine

David Ogbonna

Avialable to sponsor

Kit Brown

Avialable to sponsor

Sam Faniyan

Avialable to sponsor

It is £50 for the season to sponsor a player. Contact hertfordtowninfo@gmail.com

Match Reports

Hertford Town 1 Harlow Town 0

Hertford took the points in this cross-border derby with Essex neighbours Harlow courtesy of a penalty late in the first half converted by Sam Faniyan. The home side started strongly and had shots from Paul Symes and David Ogbonna well saved by visiting keeper Rob Budd early on. Harlow came back into the game but it looked likely to go into the break goalless until a sweeping Blues move up the right led to the breakthrough. Lively winger Gursawek Jagdev won the spot kick that ultimately sealed the win after being felled in the box after working a one-two with player-boss Ben Herd. For Blues fans with memories of last season’s poor forms from the penalty spot seeing Faniyan comfortably despatch the kick was a welcome sight.

The second half was a more stop-start affair than the first with a flurry of injuries and substitutions breaking up the play. However, the visitors did see a goal chalked off for offside and Ogbonna hit the bar with a long-range drive. A seemingly endless period of injury time made it a nervous watch at the end for Blues fans in the 305 crowd but, in truth, a home win was never really in doubt. Hertford Town look a more resilient outfit than last season and confidence is steadily building for the year ahead.

Photo Gallery

David Ogbonna challenges the Harlow keeper in Saturday’s win.

Thanks to Paul Crowley of 366 Days of Photography

https://twitter.com/366daysofphotos

Next on the Road

Faversham Town, FA Trophy October 17th (3pm) The Aquatherm Stadium, Salters Lane, Faversham, Kent ME13 8ND

• Car Exit the M2 at JuncHon 6, following signs for Favesham. At the end of the road, turn right onto the A2 Canterbury Road, and look for the Aquatherm Stadium sign on the corner of Salters Lane on your right.

• Public Transport

The ground is a short walk from Faversham Station. Turn left out of the station and then left again under the railway line. When you get to Canterbury Road (A2) turn left and continue until you see the ground on the right hand side of the road.

• Making a day of it Britain’s oldest brewer- Shepherd Neame- has a visitor centre in the north of the town.

Westfield (Tue Oct 20th ) Woking Park, Kingfield Road, Woking, Surrey, GU22 9BA

Car Leave the M25 at Junction 11 and follow the A320 to Woking. Pass through Woking town centre towards Guildford. At A 247 (T Junction) turn left down Claremnont Avenue. From A 247 see Woking FC on right and turn left. Public Transport Train from Waterloo or Vauxhall to Woking and then a 15 minute walk. Go straight ahead across the car parking areas and follow signposted route along White Rose Lane, unHl you come to the pedestrian crossing. Go across Oriental Road and then, further on, cross over Heathside Road. Carry on down White Rose Lane unHl, about 75 yards past the turning for Ockenden Road, you reach the entrance to Woking Park on your right. Go in, turn lec around the cricket pitch, and you will quickly noHce a path leading to a small pond as part of a stream. Follow this path and it will lead you behind the Leisure Centre and high-level 3G pitches (with car park below). The ground is just beyond the car park. Making a Day of It

• Woking Museum features displays on The Jam and H.G. Wells (War of the Worlds was set in the town)

LINE UPS

Hertford Town Waltham Abbey

Simon Jorgenson Junior Appiah Rimmel Daniel Junior Joseph-Baker Ryan Dear Kyle Fraser Prince William Domafryie Billy Holland Jason Hallet Jack Daveney Aron Gordon Mark Twumasi Kie Douglas Kambo Smith

Luke Mewic Ben Herd Josh Bryant Chris Gosling Harvie Gardiner Isaac Pedro Gursawek Jagdev Paul Symes Samuel Faniyan Luke Gymer David Ogbonna Nathan Fuma Ben Weyman Dane Bac Lewis Adrian Kit Brown

MATCH OFFICIALS

• Referee: Lee Jessup • Assistant Referee: Samuel Olhausen • Assistant Referee: Jack DeSchoolmeester