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It’s been a very challenging time for the club throughout the summer and I would like to thank everyone who has helped us financially or through volunteering to get us through this troubling period. Your support back in the Spring when we asked for donations or early purchases of season tickets and membership was incredible and then, when we launched our crowdfunding appeal for floodlight and other improvements to the stadium, we were overwhelmed by the £12,000 we were able to raise. It’s safe to say that without this support we would have found ourselves in a perilous position financially and really would have struggled to make it through the summer.

The crowdfunding money is being spent as efficiently as possible and we have agreed arrangements with a contractor to complete the floodlight upgrade in the next few weeks. We have also used the additional funds to replace broken cooling equipment in the cellar in order for us to continue to be able to provide a bar service and have earmarked the balance for some refurbishment of the terracing.

Just as we thought we were out of the worst and preparing well in pre-season we had a positive case of coronavirus within the squad which means that the majority of our first team have been self-isolating for two weeks now and have been unable to train together or play matches since our trip to Barking on 5th September. Whilst not ideal preparation, I know the boys have been keeping themselves fit and Andy and his team have taken

the opportunity to watch some of our future opponents during their pre-season campaigns. There may be a few cobwebs to work off this afternoon but I’m sure our desire and spirit to hit the ground running will compensate for the lack of preparation and game time together.

On the pitch, I’m pleased with how we’ve pulled the squad together for this season and kept the core of our side from last term. We have made it clear that we are operating with a reduced budget this season and as a result have had to ask the players for flexibility in their terms this season. To a man they have been understanding of our situation and I thank them for their support this summer.

We are in a very different world from our last league fixture now, and you will see the hard work that has gone in to making the stadium “Covid ready”. This includes increased stewarding, signage, temperature checks, one-way systems, outdoor bars and our new ticketing system, all backed up by a comprehensive risk assessment document. There has been an incredible amount of work done by a whole number of people to make this happen and I’m very proud of what we have achieved. I would ask that you all respect the new ways of operating at the stadium and please treat our volunteers with respect, especially if you are asked to socially distance or if queues are longer at times.

Enjoy the game today, and the return of competitive football at out level.

Paul ReedChairman

WELCOMEGood afternoon everyone and welcome to our first home league game since Lewes last visited the QEII a little over six months ago. We look forward to facing them again today and wish them a safe trip back to Sussex this evening

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ELECTED SOCIETY OFFICERSChairman: Paul ReedVice-Chairman: Paul MillingtonCompany Secretary: Akin YilmazDirectors: Dave Bryant, Mark Thompson, Ciaran Glennon, Les Gold, Ram Ismail, Nigel Howard, Christine Hamilton, Ken Brazier, Geoff Lee, John DolanLife Presidents:Roger Reed, Keith Wortley

ENFIELD TOWN FCFootball Secretary: Nigel HowardMatch Secretary: John DolanProgramme & Press: Ken BrazierJETS Co-ordinator: Rachel Dawson

MANAGEMENT TEAMManager: Andy LeeseAssistant Manager: Mario NotoFirst Team Coach: Steve WalesHead of Football Operations: Graham DoddSports Therapist: John AbbottKit Man: Neil Butterfield

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CLUB HONOURSRyman League Division One NorthRunners-Up 2011/2012Play-Off Winners 2011/2012Essex Senior LeagueWinners 2002/2003, 2004/2005Runners-Up 2001/2002Essex Senior League CupWinners 2001/2002, 2003/2004Capital Counties Feeder Leagues Trophy Winners 2001/2002Middlesex Charity CupWinners 2001/2002, 2007/2008Runners-up 2005/2006, 2009/10Gordon Brasted Memorial TrophyWinners 2002/2003Middlesex Senior CupRunners-up 2002/2003, 2015/16Middlesex Super CupWinners 2009/2010Velocity Trophy Winners 2018/19

What a year we have had so far to put it mildly. To see football returning, albeit in restricted formats, is really great news for all of us involved in it. The last few months have been challenging both on and off the field for the club, and it’s still not quite football as we know it for training and on matchdays. I doubt it will be for some time yet as we continue to fight the Covid pandemic.

We have managed to get some pre-season work in, and games done, but we were cut short with a breakout of the virus in the squad recently. Thankfully, everyone is fine, but it has curtailed what we have been able to do.

Our squad building has had a different pace and feel to it with longer to prepare than normal, and different players becoming available at later stages than you would normally see. We had to replace some players who left us, and we have opted to add where we feel we need to.

The majority of last season’s players have committed to us again which is great news as they were showing they had what it takes to be at the right end of the table last season. It also means that we have continuity for the work we want to do.

We have added some fantastic new signings which you will have read about elsewhere and I hope they will help fire us to the top end of the table. I will fill

you in on the signings as we go along with plenty of games to come.

We have set our objectives again to align with where we left off last season. The players are ready to go after the longest pre-season in memory! The management team is in good shape but minus Ed Thompson. You will have seen Ed has left us while his son pursues a career at Tottenham. A real blow as Ed was the best around and a big part of the team here. We hope to have some news on Ed’s replacement very soon.

We have the new Academy launched this summer, a new U18s structure now set up in the club, and a new head of football operations in Graham Dodd. It has all taken time and effort to get right but I believe we will be the club of choice for young players in the area with what we have set up. We have the right people on the bus both on and off the pitch to bring us success.

Your support for the team will be vital again this season. Let’s make it a memorable one together. The club continues to be a great story. I have seen it close up in midst of the crisis over these last few months. Let’s all work together this season to make that story even better!

Andy LeeseManager

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ANDY LEESEWelcome to Lewes FC for this opening day Isthmian League Premier Division game

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15 YEARS AGO16TH SEPTEMBER 2005 SOUTHERN LEAGUE DIVISION ONE (EAST) Enfield Town (0) 2 Waltham Forest (0) 0This Friday night victory at Brimsdown moved Jim Chandler’s side up to second, albeit temporarily, in the Southern League Division One East table before a healthy 387 attendance.

The opening 45 minutes was arguably shaded by Forest who had the better of the few opportunities fashioned. Niall Ritchie had Town’s best first half chance, but he was denied by a last ditch tackle and the score remained goalless at the break.

In the second period Town began closing the visitors down more quickly and wrestled the initiative from them, with Rudi Hall having a good shot saved. On 70 minutes Dean Green was brought down in full flight by Marc Ward for a clear penalty, confidently dispatched by Hall. Substitute Steve Velandia then hit a free kick into Forest’s defensive wall and Mat Negus played in a sliding Ritchie but he was just wide of the mark.

The icing on the cake for a deserved win came with four minutes remaining. A Hall piledriver from distance was parried by keeper Charlie Hasler and when the rebound came Dean Nyman’s way there looked to be little on, but he somehow beat Hasler at his near post from a nigh on impossible angle.Team: Hall A, Campbell, Penn, Gant, Allen, Woodward, Negus, Hall R, Green (Velandia), Ritchie (Nyman), Morgan J (Brotherton).Attendance: 387

10 YEARS AGO

18TH SEPTEMBER 2010 | ISTHMIAN LEAGUE DIVISION ONE (NORTH) Tilbury (0) 0 Enfield Town (0) 4Despite a number of injuries impacting on the forward line in particular, Town racked up four goals away from home in a terrific performance, even though it was against ten men for the final 25 minutes or so after the Dockers’ Ben Boyce had been sent off.

The first half at Chadfields was largely played in the middle third with little goalmouth action.The hosts had their best chance of the game after 20 minutes when Chris Taylor ran on to a through ball on the right hand side to put a good shot in on goal which unfortunately for him when high over Rob Blackburne’s goal.

But after the break Town stepped up a couple of gears and created a number of chances.It was 0-1 when a looping Rudi Hall corner was headed back from the far post by Mark Kirby for his centre back partner Craig

McKay to force the ball over the line from close range. Town’s second arrived when Sam Byfield put a pass from left to right wing for Deniz Mehmet to pick up and embark upon a mazy run past the Tilbury back line and then sliding the ball into Dan Forward’s path, who made no mistake with a first time shot past James Marrable in the home goal.

The red card brandished by referee Mr Bentley was the talking point of the half. McKay pulled Boyce back to break up a home attack and, when the two players came together it was Boyce who was spotted raising a hand. After this incident, Town eased off the gas a little, but notched a third from

the penalty spot after a Tilbury defender was adjudged to have handled. When Rudi Hall hit the back of the net with the penalty it was his 100th goal for the club. Dan Forward finished it off late on with his second of the game when he rounded Marrable and rolled the ball into the net for an emphatic win.Team: Blackburne R, Lockie, Bardle, McKay, Kirby, Forward, Mehmet (Campbell), Hall (Morton), Hope, Hammatt (Valenti), Byfield.Attendance: 103

5 YEARS AGO

19TH SEPTEMBER 2015 | ISTHMIAN LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISIONEnfield Town (2) 4 Farnborough (1) 1Enfield eased past financially troubled Farnborough in this one despite playing almost half the game with ten men. Centre back Claudiu Vilcu opened the scoring after three minutes with a header from close range after Harry Ottaway had flicked on Nathan Livings’ corner.

Nathan McDonald saved from Ed Saunders with his legs a few minutes later, before in the 18th minute, Boro drew level with a fine low left-foot drive by Harry Williams.

The Towners regained their lead when Bobby Devyne cut in from the left and netted with a right foot shot as Boro’s defenders backed off and were punished after 25 minutes. Boro had their moments towards the end of the first half, particularly when CJ Fearn was thwarted by McDonald and then Tommy Wright clipped the home crossbar.

Town lost Devyne early on in the second half when the striker was dismissed after a clash on the touchline with Ryan Scott when he reacted to a foul by the Boro man. But it failed to trouble the hosts, who were gradually improving after a slow start to the 2015-16 season. Harry Ottaway made it 3-1 ten minutes into the second period, managing to find the next from a prone position on the ground after Victor Brotons in the visitors’ goal had spilled a high ball under challenge from Stan Muguo.

After Ricky Gabriel had fired over, Evans Kouassi came on for his Town debut. Brotons picked up a second yellow for handling outside his area and Ryan Doyle’s subsequent free kick flew inches wide. But Kouassi had the final word when he dribbled past stand-in keeper Fearn and finished with confidence.Team: McDonald, Parcell, Gabriel, Joseph, Vilcu, Muguo (Stevens), Campbell (Doyle), Livings, Devyne, Ottaway (Kouassi), Hayden-Smith.Attendance: 372.

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Back at the end of August, the Football Supporters’ Association launched its latest campaign, Sustain the Game, at a time when sustainability was at the forefront of the minds of many of us within the non-league game.

With the preceding five months having been almost completely devoid of income for non-league and lower league clubs, the message to government, governing bodies and leagues alike was clear, the game requires reform to ensure the sustainability of all of its clubs.

The campaign’s overarching theme of sustainability was supported by five key strands that underpinned the strategy and were, in turn, designed to spark debate around specific areas of potential reform. The five principles were:

1. Protect our clubs – football clubs are community assets and an important expression of individual and local identity. They deserve legal protection and urgent support to secure their future;

2. Transparency – everyone has a right to know who owns their club, and how clubs and the authorities operate. Owners are custodians of clubs on behalf of all of us;

3. Financial controls – fans want rules with real teeth which are independently enforced. Clubs and leagues can’t be left to regulate themselves;

4. Strengthen the pyramid – football as a whole is wealthy, but we need a smarter and fairer use of the money in the game to encourage sustainability;

5. Supporter engagement – fans are the lifeblood of the game. They need a voice in their clubs and on all issues that affect them and their communities.

The government’s 2019 manifesto committed to a “fan led” review of football governance and the FSA wanted to demonstrate the support within football for that to happen by gathering together a large number of voices within the game to ensure the review actually happens.

The campaign was backed by fans’ organisations from almost all of the 92 Premier League and EFL clubs alongside those in the women’s game, non-league and high profile ex-pros and pundits such as Jamie Carragher, Henry Winter, Colin Murray, Amy Lawrence, Guy Mowbray, and FSA Commentator of the Year Peter Drury. Political support came in the shape of ex-sports

minister Tracey Crouch, Labour’s shadow sports minister Alison McGovern and the Liberal Democrats’ Daisy Cooper, the party’s sports spokesperson.

The campaign was also backed by the cross-party All-Party Parliamentary Group for Football Supporters and many of our community-owned clubs including the newly-formed Bury AFC, Clapton CFC and todays teams Enfield Town and Lewes.

The signs, from the early stages of the campaign, are that supporters at all levels are keen to see the type of reform the FSA is championing since, at present, the leagues themselves are responsible for their own regulation, a situation that clearly leads to self-interest affecting decision-making. The FSA has consistently asked that an independent regulator, under the auspices of the FA, is created to avoid this conflict of interest and to ensure that the right decisions are made for the game going forward.

COMMUNITY OWNED CLUBSThe FSA is also fully committed to the establishment of more community owned football clubs which gives the best chance of bringing more sustainability at those clubs following the route of Enfield Town and Lewes. Indeed, in the past six months, the organisation has helped to set up five more community owned clubs, from the aforementioned phoenix club, Bury AFC to smaller clubs at Atherton Town, Pilkington St Helens, Hull United and, more locally, Camden and Islington United. The list of clubs in supporter ownership is now into the forties with many others making enquiries with a view to setting out on the path to community ownership.

The guiding principle of community ownership, to maintain a club in a sustainable fashion for this and future generations, feeds nicely into the current campaign, particularly since so many have been born out of financial crisis or risen again having fallen into the hands of unscrupulous owners.

As the Network Manager for community owned clubs at the FSA, as well as Lewes fan, it is always a pleasure to visit Enfield Town and to exchange stories of the successes and challenges that community ownership brings with it. Sadly, I won’t be in attendance today but will be following the score from afar in the knowledge that the two clubs doing battle today are doing things the right way off the pitch and in the hope that, with the backing of the new campaign, many more people are encouraged to think about what sustainability means for the game of football in this country.

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FULL NAME: Jeremiah Boateng GyebiDATE OF BIRTH: 12th October 1999WHERE BORN: LondonWHERE CURRENTLY LIVING: Central LondonCURRENT JOB: Football coachTEAMS PLAYED FOR: Yeovil Town, NK Ankaran (Slovenia) IFK Mora (Sweden)

MOST MEMORABLE MATCH AND WHY? Making my debut in Slovenia because it was my first professional game and I was in another country in a totally new environment.

BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR GAME? Definitely my family and friends.

TELL US A BIT ABOUT YOUR EARLY DAYS? I went to a very good secondary school that specialised in sports called the London Nautical School and, during my time there, we had number of top elite athletes there such as Reiss Nelson who of course went on to play at the very top level for Arsenal. I’ve always been into my sports, and not just football - I was pretty good at rugby and, perhaps surprisingly, handball!

Prior to that I started playing football around the age of 9. My older brother used to train with

a team and I just wanted to copy him so I spent several years playing in a local kids’ Sunday league until I got spotted and, thanks to my coach at the time, went for a trial with Yeovil Town when I was 15. I spent two years at Yeovil, making my debut against AFC Bournemouth, however we it became apparent that nobody was being offered a contract so my agent said asked me if I would be open to trying my luck in another country, I said “yes”, he set everything up and the next thing I knew I was on a plane to Slovenia!

AND YOUR SPELLS IN SLOVENIA AND SWEDEN?My initial trial in Slovenia was for about a week, but that got extended for another couple of days because they seemed to like me and, after that, I was given the good news by my agent that I was being offered my first professional contract! So I came back to the UK for a fortnight or so to say my goodbye-for-now’s to my friends and family. I did find it a bit hard for the first few weeks as I was only 18 and living in another country presents plenty of challenges. However, there were a few Ghanaian lads I got on well with there so that made it much easier.

To be honest, I struggled a bit to get into the team for the first couple of months or so and

I ended up playing for the B team which was a bit demoralising to say the least after all I’d been through. Lucky enough (for me, anyway!) one of the first choice centre backs picked up an injury during a game, so the manager told me I was going on as a half time sub. I knew I had to make every minute count to stand a chance of getting my name on the next starting XI team sheet and, thankfully, I had a great 45 minutes. After that game I found myself in the starting XI playing in different positions, such as left back and holding midfield – it was a bit crazy but a great experience as this was the first time I had experienced the full-on intensity of playing for three vital points, appearing on TV and playing in front of fans from whom I managed to pick up some of the language - I still remember bits and pieces to this day! I’d say going out there allowed me to mature much more quickly as a player and the whole experience showed me a different side to football that I’ve never seen while I was a scholar at Yeovil Town.

After deciding that I wouldn’t be extending my stay with Ankaran, I had a trial with Maidenhead United but, after my trial, the club told me that they couldn’t guarantee me a prominent role in terms of playing time, so once again my agent got in contact with a few clubs abroad looking for a centre back and straight away I was offered a deal out in Sweden and I didn’t really hesitate at all.

Having had the experience of living in Slovenia, travelling to Sweden wasn’t difficult at all. In fact it was much easier for me as the manager of the club was from England and he had persuaded a whole batch of players from England and Scotland to join. Sweden was very much different to Slovenia in terms of lifestyle and football. Less intense and much calmer. I had to get used to budgeting with my wages, though. In Slovenia we had everything done for us such as food, transport and housing whereas in Sweden we had to buy and cook our own food!

Overall, I decided to play abroad because I still think that overseas clubs give young players like myself a real chance to play at a good level no matter what your age is. If you’re good enough, you’re old enough was the attitude of both Ankaran and Mora. Being a pro abroad means you train every day which is obviously ideal for any footballer aspiring to gain experience and develop. I can summarise my time abroad at such a young age by saying the experience taught me a lot about myself – and not just in football but in gaining life skills and memories that will stay with me forever!

BEST MOMENT IN FOOTBALL?Making my debut for Yeovil Town against AFC Bournemouth in August 2017.

WORST MOMENTProbably getting sent off in the first 15 minutes of an academy game against Exeter City in September 2017. Definitely one to forget!

HOW DID YOU JOINING ENFIELD TOWN COME ABOUT?Not for the first time, my agent was busy getting in contact with clubs in the market for a central defender, and it turned out that Enfield Town were interested, so I came down for training and played a few pre-season games as a trialist for the club. Everyone seemed very positive and, soon afterwards, I was persuaded to sign up for the upcoming season – whatever that may bring in terms of the pandemic.

FAVOURITE CHARACTERS IN DRESSING ROOMS DOWN THE YEARS?No names, but definitely the ones that make you laugh before a game or training telling jokes, or even singing and/or dancing!

INTERESTS OUTSIDE FOOTBALL?As I mentioned earlier, I enjoy all sports – any sport as much as watching football really – and, in particular, I always try to keep up with all the results - especially with the National Basketball Association play-offs.

FAVOURITE MUSIC?I enjoy house and dance music a lot, but R&B will always be my favourite.

FAVOURITE TV SHOWS?That’s a tough one… I’ll probably get some stick for this, but I’ve been watching EastEnders for a very long time now!

FAVOURITE MOVIES?I’ve watched so many that I couldn’t give you one in particular. I like all movie genres.

HOPES FOR ENFIELD TOWN AND MESSAGE FOR MESSAGE FOR SUPPORTERS?My hopes for Enfield Town would obviously include a push for promotion – I’d really relish challenging at the top end of the table. Whatever happens, I’m excited about the prospect of the new season and playing in front of all of you. Hopefully the campaign will be a successful one and bring a smile to all of our faces!

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JEREMIAH GYEBI 20 year-old central defender Jeremiah is one of Town’s recent new signings, having put pen to paper earlier this month. He has had experience with Yeovil Town, Barnstaple Town, Poole Town (on loan), Ankaran Hrvatini (Slovenia) and IFK Mora (Sweden). Upon securing his signature, manager Andy Leese said “At over 6ft 4in, he will bring some presence to our back line and I’m delighted to get him on board as he continues his development after his spells in Slovenia and Sweden”. Jeremiah is friends with Jadon Sancho and Reiss Nelson, both are part of a Snapchat group, and both had some influence in his decision to play abroad upon his release from Yeovil Town.

Fans from opposing sides would have ordinarily mingled freely in Butler’s Bar and on the terraces chatting about their hopes for the campaign and what we had all been up to during the summer. Sadly, due to the pandemic it will not happen in such a way as we have all known and got used to, but it’ll be the ‘new normal’ which is one of the phrases I have come to loathe over the past few months. We have got some kind of football experience back at least, so I suppose there is something to be cautiously happy about.

Hopefully by the time we play at The Dripping Pan - currently scheduled for February - this awful situation will be at, or towards, an end and we can enjoy ourselves with a little more freedom. Who knows what will happen from one week to the next at present?

Guernsey, of the Isthmian South East Division are just one of the latest casualties of the pandemic. They have unfortunately withdrawn from the league for the 2020-21 season due to the current stringent travel conditions put in place to and from the Island. Hopefully, the Green Lions will be back in action and stronger than ever for the 2021-22 campaign.

Their Channel Island neighbours Jersey Bulls have been affected differently, starting their season in the step six Combined Counties League Division One with Jersey Covid restrictions meaning Gary Freeman’s side will play all of their matches away from home for the time being. They were probably the most hard-done-by team in non-league when football was null and voided in March, having already been crowned champions of their league, winning all 27 matches they played! There is no doubt in my mind, pandemic restrictions permitting, that they will be at the top of the table again at the end of this season.

Over the past few months, with no games in England, many fans have taken to learning about overseas leagues to get their football fix. I really enjoyed learning about Belarus and the Faroe Islands with my now teenage son. He said he was interested but I can never tell these days. The best fixture report I’ve seen recently came from the Armenian Super League where, amazingly, Lori played against Van - with Van presumably being real giant killer material

as vans are clearly bigger than Lorries – and Van won 0-1 with a 92nd minute winner.

Slightly closer to home today, another road to Wembley for the FA Vase begins, even though the 2020 final has yet to be played - making it a rather strange situation. Cockfosters, who have made a terrific start to their new season, winning all three of their league games so far including an 8-1 win at home to Clapton on Tuesday evening. They are due to travel to the seaside today to play fellow Essex Senior Leaguers Southend Manor in the first qualifying round of the 2020-21 Vase. There is also due to be an interesting “rhyming derby” when Hadley play Hadleigh United and, in addition, Enfield Borough v Tower Hamlets should be a very competitive game, not least judging from Borough’s performance here at the QEII in the midweek friendly against an Enfield Town XI.

Finally for now, it was great to see Melvin Minter (above) achieve his ambition of a move into the Football League with Harrogate Town recently. The goalkeeper, who was born in Tottenham, played for Oxford United and Brentford as academy player but subsequently dropped into non-league, representing Hanwell Town, Harrow Borough and Kings Langley to name a few of his clubs. He has also turned out for Sunday League side Rising Ballers, who are currently giving local players some amazing exposure on their highly popular YouTube channel. The video they produced about Minter’s career and hard work and dedication to get into the professional game in 2019 is well worth a watch. It’s entitled ‘Earned Not Given’ which is a phrase we all should follow. Hard work does pay off, but you have to dedicate yourself and put the hours in… make success come to you!

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SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP IS BOOMING!Since moving to the QEII Stadium we have gained many new members and it’s great news that so many supporters have chosen to become Enfield Town FC Supporters’ Society members

There has never been a more challenging time for non-league clubs and their volunteers, having to implement important Covid-19 regulations and adapt financially. We’ve seen over pre-season how well clubs have managed the situation and it is crucial that football, particularly at grass roots levels, can continue to prove it is capable of staging matches safely, albeit at up to 30 per cent of ground grading capacity at Step Three and below.

Bigger problems, perhaps, lie in wait should we experience a second wave of the virus or local areas go into lockdown. And it wouldn’t be a great surprise to see a disastrous spell of weather over the winter too! Only time will tell as to whether non-league will have to deal with those challenges but, for now, we should enjoy being back to what we enjoy most, even if the environment has changed somewhat.

If you’re reading this, then it’s good news – you’re reading a football programme (albeit possibly electronically), an increasingly endangered species. Like many things post-coved and in this ‘new normal’ there are lots of things different at our non-league grounds now.

The National League have given their clubs the option of not running programmes this year and we’ve seen similar in the EFL. In this digital world an increasing number of clubs are looking at those avenues rather than the printed page. Everyone will have their views on this traditional aspect of football matchgoing. But here we are, in a programme of some sort, talking about competitive non-league football. Hopefully. that is as good to read as it is good to write.

For many months now we’ve not had much competitive football to write about in the NLP. Yes, we had some play-off games, but the return this month of competitive football starting with the FA Cup has been most welcome. Of course, everything around the game is

different. We’re all getting used to the added things we have to do. Book a ticket online beforehand, fill out a test and trace form, sanitise our hands as we enter the ground, follow one-way systems.

It’s very different to what we left in March when the 2019-20 season stopped in its tracks. Players are turning up in kit, staying out at half-time for team talks – the current weather helps of course – and sitting apart on the bench. But, when the whistle goes, it’s back to the football we’ve all missed so much.

Crowds being allowed back in stadiums was a massive breakthrough. Hopefully Steps 2 and above will soon follow because all clubs need that money coming through the gate. From a reporter’s point of view, we’ve never covered such a fluid situation. Things changed literally by the hour. Sometimes even within ten minutes of being told one thing, another call will come through saying it was now something else. It’s been a challenge!

Without crowds it would have been impossible to start the season. Then the fears for clubs as soon as the pandemic broke out would have been multiplied. I remember one week, way back in the summer, being told four different opinions on a start date for the 2020-21 season. One identified September/October, another ventured November, someone else thought January and another, informed, person feared not at all! Thankfully the first person’s guess was correct, but we all are aware it’s a very fine line with cases on the rise again.

Already we’re getting used to clubs withdrawing from the FA Cup at the last minute because of positive tests and there will no doubt be late cancellations of games throughout the season. We can all play our part. Help clubs stick to the crucial social distancing rules that need to be adhered to. Fill out test and trace forms and throw a couple of extra quid into the coffers. Every little helps, including buying this programme.

Matt Badcock

NON-LEAGUE PAPERSo, where were we? It’s been six long months since the 2019/20 season came to an end, which saw most non-league clubs have their campaigns abandoned with roughly half a dozen weeks remaining. Football is on its way back thick and fast now with the preliminary round of the FA Cup having already taken place as well as some leagues’ opening fixtures

NEW ARRIVALSA warm welcome to…Larry Asare (Forward)Larry has returned to the club, having made a handful of appearances under Bradley Quinton, after experience at clubs such as Redbridge and Woodford Town. Andy Leese said “Larry has looked good in pre-season with his pace, and he can bring us something different in the way that we want to play”.

Lee Chappell (Defender)Formerly with Wealdstone, St Albans City and Royston Town, left back Lee has gained extensive experience in the game, with over 350 appearances at Wealdstone under his belt. He played a crucial part in St Albans City’s promotion to National League South during the 2013-14 season, eventually taking the captain’s armband. He signed league forms with Town last week. Andy Leese: “Lee is a player I know well. He will bring character, experience, and a winning mentality to the group. Left back is a position we have needed to fill, and we’ve done that with Lee”.

Jeremiah Gyebi (Defender)20 year-old Jeremiah has had experience with Yeovil Town, Barnstaple Town, Poole Town (on loan), Ankaran Hrvatini (Slovenia) and IFK Mora (Sweden). Andy: “At over 6ft 4, Jerry will bring some presence to our back line and I’m delighted to get him on board as he continues his development after spells in Slovenia and Sweden”.

Percy Kiangabeni (Midfield)23 year-old Percy returned during the summer and signed league forms recently. In his first spell with the club he made 33 appearances, scoring one goal, in season 2016-17. His positional versatility and commitment made him a popular figure with Town fans during his time in a white shirt, before he subsequently represented Concord Rangers, St Albans City, Hendon and Hertford Town. Andy: “Bringing Percy back to the club was a no-brainer, to be honest. He is a talented player who also brings character to the group. He loves it here and has settled in really quickly. I am sure we can get the best out of him this season”.

Adam Pepera (Defender) Central defender Adam has had experience with clubs including Harrow Borough, Hayes & Yeading United, Hendon, Farnborough, Chesham United and Northwood. He was most recently with Hanwell Town. Andy: “Adam has impressed us in pre-season. He’s an experienced defender who I know well. He’ll bring welcome leadership qualities to the squad, and it’s good to get someone like him on board”.

COVID-19 PRECAUTIONSWelcome everyone for this first competitive action of the season following our Covid-19 pilot fixture earlier in the week. In staging this afternoon’s match, the club will be taking steps to ensure that lessons have been learned and applied for this afternoon.

For the very latest on measures being taken, particularly at short notice, please look out for updates at www.etfc.london and on social media.

As many ETFC Supporters Society members will have heard at close-season virtual meetings, the club has been working hard to get all the necessary safety measures in place, including the compilation of a comprehensive risk assessment (see www.etfc.london under “information” and “documents” and the assembling and positioning of the signage that you will all see all around the ground today. There are limited facilities open this afternoon but, hopefully, that situation should be eased incrementally for subsequent fixtures as we familiarise ourselves with what we are, and are not, comfortable with in terms of a safe environment.

All spectators need to be fully aware that attendance at the match will be entirely at their own risk. You must follow government guidelines and self-diagnose before travelling to the QEII Stadium. If you, or any of your household, are experiencing any symptoms which may be related to Covid-19, you should not travel, and you should follow NHS advice. At the Stadium you agree to respect others, abide with social distancing guidelines and measures that the club have put in place, and follow all advice given by ETFC stewards. This is particularly important as the club considers the possibility of increased numbers at future matches.PLEASE ABIDE BY SOCIAL DISTANCING GUIDELINES!

NEW ARKWRIGHT URGENTLY REQUIRED!Following the recent departure from his role of club shop proprietor Dave Hicks, the club are inviting anyone with a potential interest in running the shop. If you think you can help, please get in touch via: webteam@etfc.london with your details and a brief note on what you might be able to bring to the role and how you would approach it.The broad range of duties includes:• stock management;• matchday shop sales;• liaison with supporters on demand for, and design of specific products • supplier liaison;• handling online orders; and• financial management.A flexible and personable approach is required, on matchdays in particular when the shop is always very busy, and requests can be very varied! This is a pivotal voluntary role within the club, and the revenue generated from sales is crucial in the battle to balance the books each year. Dave will be available to help with successor arrangements. Please help if you can!

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Our opponents this afternoon are of course a fellow supporter-owned club. Manager Darren Freeman stepped down in October 2019 after four years at the helm to concentrate on his footballing career away from management and, following a period when his former assistants Ross Standen and Tony Coade led the side, Hugo Langton took over in the hotseat in February 2020, leading the team to 16th spot before the Covid-19 pandemic curtailed the ’19-20 season.

Langton brought in Tony Beckingham and promoted Dale Hurley to be his two assistants for the current campaign, the latter having led Lewes Under 18s side to league and cup success over a two-year period.

Separately, the Rooks’ Women’s team, who enjoy an equal playing budget to the men’s first team squad, compete in the FA Women’s Championship and will have their eye on promotion to the FA Women’s Super League. Last season they reached the 5th Round of the FA Cup.

The club is building a solid foundation on which to build for the future. It has around 1,400 owners and has gained a great reputation for all its community work and stand-out marketing efforts, with a continued firm stance on pay equality.

NATHAN STROOMBERG (Goalkeeper)Nathan made his senior bow in the 2015-16 season opening fixture at Leatherhead and has been part of the first team squad ever since. Having spent a couple of seasons as an understudy and on loan at clubs such as Hassocks and Saltdean United, Nathan is now an established first-choice keeper, and he played every minute of the now aborted 2019-20 campaign.

JAMES BERESFORD (Defender)A young right-sided player, James has graduated from the successful Rooks Under18s squad. He was also part of the very successful Sussex County Under 18s squad last term.

NIC D’ARIENZO (Defender)After a brief substitute league appearance at Kingstonian last year, Nic made his full first team debut for the Rooks in the Velocity Trophy at Bracknell Town, having graduated from the Under 18s. Primarily a left-back, he is equally comfortable in the centre of defence.

KIRAN KHINDA-JOHN (Defender)Kiran signed for the Rooks in the summer from Eastbourne Borough. He started his career in the youth set up at Chelsea before spells with Crystal Palace Under18s, Woking and Chelmsford City.

CHRISTIAN FRIMPONG (Defender)An experienced centre-back who joined the Rooks in February 2020, he appeared six times before the season’s premature end and was made captain over the summer. He began his career at Swindon Town before moving on to Billericay Town and Welling United.

ALEX MALINS (Defender)Alex initially joined the Rooks on loan from Crawley Town at the end of March 2014, signing permanently during the subsequent close season. He is equally adept at centre back, full back or in midfield and has also spent time with Bognor Regis Town and Peacehaven & Telscombe.

LEON REDWOOD (Defender)A versatile left-back who is in his second spell at the Dripping Pan, Leon emerged from the youth ranks at Brighton & Hove Albion, prior to representing Farnborough, Eastbourne Borough and Chelmsford

City amongst others. Having enjoyed a full season at Lewes in 2015-16, his return in 2017-18 led him to nail down the left-back slot on a permanent basis.

TEDDY BLOOR (Defender)Teddy started his career at Lewes before an opportunity with Mansfield Town presented itself. When he was released by the Stags he returned to the Dripping Pan in the summer of 2019, although injury denied him much more than a sniff of first team action. He is the son of the former Lewes Assistant Manager and current Eastbourne Borough boss Danny Bloor.

DAN FERREIRA (Defender/Midfield)Yet to make his first-team debut, Dan is another member of the successful Under 18s squad, equally comfortable at full-back or in midfield.

RONNIE CONLON (Midfield)A graduate of the Fulham academy, Ronnie is a ball-playing midfielder who impressed during his time with the Lewes Academy, Under 18s and Development squads. He was handed a first team debut against Harrow Borough in April 2015 and has been a regular first team squad member ever since.

TEGAN FREEMAN (Midfield)Another key player of the Rooks successful Under 18s set-up. The nephew of former Rooks’ manager Darren Freeman, Tegan made his first team debut at Folkestone Invicta in the FA Trophy in November 2019 and went on to make a further dozen appearances before the season was abandoned in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. He was also part of the Sussex FA Under 18s squad that reached the FA County Youth Cup Final last season.

ROSS BARCLAY (Midfield) Ross was the captain of Lewes’ successful Under 18s team in 2018-19 and has progressed sufficiently to secure a first team contract for the current season. He spent the majority of last season on loan at East Grinstead Town.

BRAD SANTOS (Midfield) Brad made is first team debut at Margate in August 2019, and went on to have an impressive season before it was curtailed, including appearances for both Sussex and England Under18s

as well as some games for Lancing on a dual-registration. Brad has broken into the first team squad this summer.

FINTAN WALSH (Midfield)A former Horsham, Whitehawk, Bognor Regis Town and Burgess Hill Town player who can slot in at the back if necessary, Finton joined the Rooks in September 2020.

MERRICK JAMES-LEWIS (Midfield)An experienced central midfielder who joined the Rooks after impressing in a pre-season friendly against Lewes for South Park earlier this month, Merrick has previously turned out for Thamesmead Town, Staines Town and Walton Casuals and others, having started his career with Southend United.

JAY POPHAM (Midfield/Forward)Teenager Jay made his Lewes first team debut in November 2019 in a Sussex County Cup match at home to Three Bridges prior to making two more cup appearances last season.

GARY NOEL (Forward)Gary joined the Rooks in February but his first match against Worthing lasted just 90 seconds before injury unfortunately ended his season. He had first appeared for the Rooks back in 2011, scoring three goals in 17 appearances before heading off to Austria and then Germany to play his football, last playing oversea for Rot-Weiss Koblenz. He is a Mauritian international, having been capped 11 times.

AARON COSGRAVE (Forward)Having started his career in the academy at West Ham United, Aaron joined Colchester United and then had spells at Chelmsford City and Welling United before he joined the Rooks last February. He netted his first goal for the club at the QEII Stadium in the 1-1 draw in March.

LUKE BLEWDEN (Forward)Vastly experienced Luke is a robust centre-forward who gave up the game last season after a series of knee injuries but, having had nearly a year out of the game, is now back to match fitness. Apart from his three Lewes stints, he has also worn the colours of Crawley Down, Folkestone Invicta, Hythe Town and Tonbridge Angels.

LEWESHUGO LANGTONHugo joined Lewes in February 2020 and helped steer the side away from the relegation zone before the season was curtailed. An experienced UEFA A-Licenced coach, he has spent time in the dugout with Bromley, Welling United, Eastbourne Borough, Horsham and Hastings United.

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TOWN KIT SPONSORSThis season the overall cost of full kit sponsorship is £160 (£140 for members).

Any sponsor making the full payment will have the player’s shirt at the end of the season.TO SPONSOR A PLAYER PLEASE CONTACT LES GOLD ON 07979 727563 OR EMAIL LESGOLD@ENFIELDTOWNFOOTBALLCLUB.CO.UK

PLAYER SHIRT £50 SHORTS £40 SOCKS £30 BOOTS £20Nathan McDonaldAlfie BonfieldSam HattonJon MulebaMarc WeatherstoneJeremiah GyebiAdam PeperaLee ChappellJosh UrquhartScott ThomasPercy KiangebeniJunior MubiayiLewis TaaffeRyan BlackmanSam YoungsLyle Della VerdeBilly BricknellShaun OkojieLarry AsareCharles Brown

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DATE OPPOSITION SCORE ATT STARTING XI SUBS

Sat Sep 19 LEWESTue Sep 22 Peterborough Sports (FAC1Q)Sat Sep 26 MersthamTue Sep 29 Bishops StortfordSat Oct 3 KINGSTONIANTue Oct 6 HorshamSat Oct 10 LEATHERHEADSat Oct 17 Corinthian-CasualsTue Oct 20 MARGATESat Oct 24 Carshalton AthleticSat Oct 31 FA Trophy 3QTue Nov 3 BRIGHTLINGSEA REGENTSat Nov 7 CRAY WANDERERSSat Nov 14 CheshuntTue Nov 17 HornchurchSat Nov 21 BOGNOR REGIS TOWNSat Nov 28 WORTHINGSat Dec 5 Folkestone InvictaSat Dec 12 EAST THURROCK UNITEDSat Dec 19 Wingate & FinchleySat Dec 26 Haringey BoroughMon Dec 28 POTTERS BAR TOWNSat Jan 2 Bowers & PitseaSat Jan 9 HORSHAMSat Jan 16 CARSHALTON ATHLETICSat Jan 23 Brightlingsea RegentSat Jan 30 CHESHUNTSat Feb 6 Cray WanderersSat Feb 13 HORNCHURCHSat Feb 20 Bognor Regis TownSat Feb 27 LewesTue Mar 2 BISHOPS STORTFORDSat Mar 6 MERSTHAMSat Mar 13 KingstonianSat Mar 20 FOLKESTONE INVICTASat Mar 27 WorthingSat Apr 3 MargateMon Apr 5 HARINGEY BOROUGHSat Apr 10 LeatherheadSat Apr 17 CORINTHIAN-CASUALSSat Apr 24 East Thurrock UnitedSat May 1 WINGATE & FINCHLEYMon May 3 Potters Bar TownSat May 8 BOWERS & PITSEA

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ENFIELD TOWNMANAGER: ANDY LEESE

Nathan McDonald Alfie Bonfield Sam Hatton Jon Muleba

Marc Weatherstone Jeremiah Gyebi

Adam Pepera Lee Chappell

Josh Urquhart Scott Thomas

Percy Kiangebeni Junior Mubiayi

Lewis Taaffe Ryan Blackman

Sam Youngs Lyle Della Verde

Billy Bricknell Shaun Okojie

Larry Asare Charles Brown

LEWESMANAGER: HUGO LANGTON

Nathan Stroomberg James Beresford Nic D’Arienzo Kiran Khinda-John Christian Frimpong Alex Malins Leon Redwood Teddy Bloor Dan Ferreira Ronnie Conlon Tegan Freeman Ross Barclay Brad Santos Jay Popham Fintan Walsh Merrick James-Lewis Gary Noel Aaron Cosgrave Luke Blewden

MATCH OFFICIALSReferee: Alan Cresswell

Assistant Referees: Stewart Beekman & Stuart Smith

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