Boreham Wood owner’s explosive statement worrying claims is out, saying that he believes the National League will be shut down until 2021.
Danny Hunter have stated that he does not expect non league football to return this year and that misguided advice from the National League had already cost him more than £100,000.
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Chairman Danny Hunter provides latest update on Boreham Wood FC navigating the COVID-19 pandemic
Full article? https://t.co/jtGPe7YnUP#WeAreTheWood
— Boreham Wood FC (@BOREHAM_WOODFC) May 4, 2020
He says the club would not be releasing season tickets for the 2020/21 season as he could not see play resuming before the turn of the year.
Writing on the club’s website, Boreham Wood owner’s explosive statement said: “Realistically I think football for all things Boreham Wood in 2020, is over. Let’s hope I’m wrong, though I don’t think I am. I suppose I could pretend that Non-League will be back by August, September or October, a bit like the National League Board and some of the member clubs are doing, but that’s not going to help us.
“No matter what way I look, no matter how I interpret the government guidelines, I just cannot see how any football at our level in 2020 will be possible until a vaccine is found.
“Let’s be honest, if you take all the money out of the above equation, it doesn’t become an equation at all and it wouldn’t even be discussed.
Every league, every club owner, every player and every football fan at all levels is, of course, missing the game so much.
“At our level, I feel helpless and unprotected because we know having no supporters in our stadiums simply equates to no football being played in 2020. Why? Because every owner or Chairman will tell you, if we play behind closed doors at National League level, then bankruptcy is assured for most clubs, so that option cannot happen.
“As an example of my sleepless nights and calls for transparency, an important National League administrator, who trust me is a very honest and good guy, somewhat foolishly told me three weeks ago to prepare for the play-offs and then two weeks later flip-flopped and told me that he didn’t feel there would be football at our level in 2020.
“As a way of explanation, the “get ready for the play-off” opinion first given, was, of course, wishful thinking on the League administrator’s part, which I stupidly listened to it and in truth it has already cost me over £125k in contract extensions.
“The second opinion of “no football in 2020” was I feel far more realistic, and though it tells of dark times ahead, his candour and realism was hugely appreciated by myself. In fact, his honesty helped me to change direction, and perhaps saved the club over £300k on possible contract offers and summer spend.
“Yet the National League continue with their “non-decision” letters that are nothing more a politician’s dodge and let them get on with the fantasy island conference calls and zoom meetings, as they pretend and try to convince us that we are a big part of the professional game and the wider football family.
“I actually see this lockdown, as the perfect time for our League to re-look at the existing promotion and relegation issues, look at the National League/EFL loan structures, look at Non-League agent’s fees, look at how a new League voting system might look and look at how much the EFL clubs take out of the National League and Non-League game in loan fees.”
You can read the full emotional statement by clicking HERE.
After reading Boreham Wood owner’s explosive statement fans gave their reaction on Twitter…
Saw this. Struggling for words to describe it. Scary yet classy. Something that wasn’t enjoyable to read, but necessary. A really good statement.
— David Pipe (@DavidJPipe) May 5, 2020
Every football club supporter should pay strict attention to this BOREHAM WOOD FC UPDATE – By Chairman Danny Hunter https://t.co/aNUo2s5jvk
— BOXER T??? (@boxertoye) May 5, 2020
all their member clubs not just the two or three that they are scared of. As a fan,I echo and endorse all of Mr Hunters comments I think alot of chairman will as well.Time for the Nat LG to help clubs SURVIVE not pander to a few clubs fantasy about playoffs. Here, here Mr Hunter.
— Malcolm White (@DigDagMal) May 4, 2020
BOREHAM WOOD FC UPDATE – By Chairman Danny Hunter https://t.co/jXTN4VKmaR
Wow. What a statement. I agree with every scintilla, every word and the sentiment behind it.
I’m not a BWood fan, but he speaks for me and I’m sure he speaks for a lot of Nat LG fans as well. Certain club— Malcolm White (@DigDagMal) May 4, 2020
He’s exactly right. The conversation about football returning is purely financial. The players really ought to be making a stand, Ive seen this morning the German bundesliga is returning mid May ? seems like madness personified to me.
— TaxiGeorge (@taxi_george2) May 5, 2020
I’d like to think my club @Arsenal would filter some level of help through especially to Boreham Wood as we’ve had a close affiliation for many years especially the Arsenal ladies team and reserves all playing at meadow park.
— TaxiGeorge (@taxi_george2) May 5, 2020
An excellent statement from Mr Hunter. Every other football club in the country should read this. It has been written by a man who loves his club and is willing to put everything on the table. There is no point in hiding anything. Football is in trouble.
— Jim Currie (@JimCurrie2014) May 5, 2020
Superb statement Danny and Boreham Wood, a proper football club caring more about it’s employees and followers than the pound. Superb, I wish you nothing but success in the future. Good luck an best wishes.
— Flynnyboy (@Flynnyboy6) May 4, 2020
Very very painful read but glad to have this man in charge of us. Missing this club ??
— Josh Gafson (@Josh_2905) May 4, 2020
Honest assessment Danny and is what every non league chairman is thinking right now , good luck guys
— steve davis. @berkofc (@stevedavis49) May 5, 2020
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