28th October 2011

INTERVIEW WITH DANIEL NIELSEN

We spoke to Club Captain Daniel Nielsen as he approaches a landmark 350th appearance for the First Team. He is currently two shy of this total and so is likely to reach the figure during the Leatherhead game on the 1st November.

The 29 year old centre-back has enjoyed two long spells at the club either side of a stint with Harrow Borough, as well as representing England and GB Universities sides.

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26th October 2011

Capital League Western Division

KENTISH TOWN 0 WINGATE & FINCHLEY 3

Wingate & Finchley strolled to a comfortable 3-0 win against Kentish Town at the Copthall Stadium on Monday evening, which featured a debut from highly rated 16 year old goalkeeper Seb Santos. Santos has been in inspired form for the Ryman Youth team this season, and capped a commanding performance with a clean sheet on his senior debut.

An experienced Wingate side controlled the game from the start and went into the break 2-0 up at half time with goals from Chris Chase and Murat Karagul. With reserve team manager Dean Smith departing the club earlier in the year Dave Norman took charge.

Chris Chase added his second and Wingate’s 3rd in the second half, in a win that moves the side up to 4th place in the Capital League Western Division with games in hand.

Wingate & Finchley Squad

Santos, O’Connor, Wright, O’Brien, Elenge, Street, Cooper, Medjicks, Karagul, Chase, Burke, Norman, Evangelou,McLachlan.

 

 

 

20th October 2011

DSA ACTIVE TASTER DAY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wingate & Finchley FC have expanded their acclaimed Football in the Community programme by creating a new partnership with the Down Syndrome Association (DSA).  The partnership aims to provide regular coaching sessions for children who may otherwise feel excluded from or intimidated by mainstream football programmes.  The partnership was forged after it was established that there was a lack of provision in the North London area for this particular target group. As one parent commented during the sign-up phase: "It's fantastic to have something on our doorstep rather than driving across London every other week"

The initial taster session took place at the ground on Saturday 15th October and saw well over twenty players between the ages of 5 & 25 take part, making it a very successful pilot. The new scheme will run in conjunction with the club’s well established Barnet Mencap link up, and is testament to the vision and endeavour of the Blues’ volunteer staff who promote a ‘football for all’ ethos.

Disability Project Manager Ricky Deller commented: “We anticipate the DSA project to grow rapidly and hope to have two teams in place by the end of the year. Providing sporting opportunities for players of all ages, backgrounds and abilities is something we remain passionate about, particularly with the Olympics and its positive messages arriving here in London next year”

Mike Freer, MP for Finchley and Golders Green, also attended the day, advising it was “wonderful to see community clubs like Wingate & Finchley FC supporting children and young adults in this way.” These sentiments were echoed by Wingate & Finchley chairman Aron Sharpe, who stressed: “we pride ourselves on the development of players who often wouldn’t get chance to play and grow at other clubs, The Wingate & Finchley DSA Active project is testament to that commitment”

The club are continually looking for local organisations to build relationships with, specifically where sports participation can affect positive change.

For further information, please feel free to contact

Disability Project Manager Ricky Deller on Rick.Deller@impartrecruit.com or

Community Development Manager Mike Bayly on mike@wingatefinchley.com.

 

 

 

18th October 2011

5 GO OUT ON LOAN

Wingate & Finchley manager David Norman has sent five players out on loan to gain valuable regular playing time as he balances his large squad.

Former captain Craig Ellis, who last year was honoured with a testimonial after thirteen years at the Abrahams Stadium, will go back into Ryman Division One North with Enfield Town.

Recent signing Miles Mitchell-Coop has gone to Broxbourne Borough, whilst winger Gary Burrell and centre-back Milton Elenge will both spend some time at Northwood.

Finally striker Ryan Mattos has gone on loan to Ware.

Meanwhile veteran midfielder Sam Sloma has left the club altogether, having made 210 appearances since his debut nine years ago. Sloma enjoyed two spells at the club, broken up by a stint in the football league with Dagenham & Redbridge.

 

 

 

10th October 2011

LONDON CUP SUCCESS AT YOUTH LEVEL

The Under 18's comfortably beat Clapton 3-0 on Sunday at the historic Old Spotted Dog ground, the goals courtesy of a brace for Errol Ozkomrou and Symeon Taylor.

 

 

 

 

6th October 2011

NEWS SNIPPETS

Wingate & Finchley's Under 18's defeated Harrow Borough 3-2 on Wednesday after taking a three goal lead which was almost surrendered. Meanwhile the Capital League's side at home cup match with Ashford Town was not played.

 

 

The Ryman Premier League game away to Leatherhead has now been rearranged. It will be played on Tues Nov 1st with a 7.45pm kick off.

 

 

Ryman League Charity Shield match v Leatherhead (Away) will be played on Nov 22nd.

This fixture traditionally sees the previous seasons League winners v Cup winners. However, Sutton United would not participate, so Leatherhead will be our hosts as holders of the Ryman League Charity Shield..

 

 

 

1st October 2011

BLUES IN SLENDER DEFEAT

The first team lost 1-0 at Hornchurch on Saturday. In an even game, the difference between the sides was a twice-deflected free kick that was tapped home at the far post.