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08/10/2006 by Dell Boy

Hertford Town F.C.

Hertford won 7-1 yesterday against Royston Town, that is 16 goals in there last 2 games, not counting the win on Tuesday in a cup game, next match on Tuesday 10th October at home against Biggleswade Town. Get your self along to the ground and show your support.


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Reply ID 27741

08/10/2006 by Michael

Yes Dell Boy, the forward line is looking the best in the league currently and perhaps the back line is beginning to show a little more resolve! It certainly needed to! I like what's going on at the club - it's obvious that the new chairman has lots of ambition. The management changes have been positive - I'll leave it at that! I just hope the money doesn't dry up as it has previously. The club simply has to get out of that league this season. As you say there's another home game this Tues eve - I'll be there! I hope more people get down there too. It's great entertainment.


Reply ID 27748

08/10/2006 by jayzee

will try and be there dell boy


Reply ID 27877

11/10/2006 by Dell Boy

Hertford won again 2-0 (Kevin Cooper 2 goals) and now are top of the league, attendance tonight 109, thanks for your support if you came down. On Saturday Hertford are away to St. Margaretsbury, a local derby, K.O. 3p.m. Should be a great game.


Reply ID 27921

11/10/2006 by Wrapper

Go on Coops, you big old lump


Reply ID 27933

11/10/2006 by skanky

Good to see Coops is back and still knows where the goal is. [:)]


Reply ID 27940

11/10/2006 by nora batty

Hey! Skanky you're back! Just visiting the old forum for old times sake? Hasn't it got CROWDED lately!


Reply ID 27951

11/10/2006 by Rooster

Hi Skanky! How are you and the family? Must say we do miss you calling in on your way to and from Hertford TFC. The team is doing well at the moment. If you are down this way, call in and see us. Rooster and dobbin


Reply ID 27957

11/10/2006 by skanky

Hello back. Always keeping an eye on the Blues. Good to see them doing well despite the recent turmoil. I check out the forum every now and then (seems to get a bit less frequent). I hope to be down at some point before the end of the season. It'll be next year though. I'll make sure I call in. Anyway, I expect these posts will be removed soon (which is fair enough).


Reply ID 27991

11/10/2006 by Michael

yes - a good 2-0 win for the boys. But did they make it a little more difficult than it should have been?! The game had a nice edge to it though. Alas I won't get to see them on Saturday in the local derby - I will have to suffer the potentially less entertaining Premiership game at Anfield instead. You know what makes it a 'real' pleasurable experience for me watching the Town? A pre-match pint of The Reverand James in the BH! Marvellous!


Reply ID 28515

19/10/2006 by andleicester

How much is the entrance fee?


Reply ID 28521

19/10/2006 by Dell Boy

£5 Adult and £1 children, game on Saturday at home.


Reply ID 28687

22/10/2006 by hertford born and bred

SATURDAY 21 OCTOBER 2006 - SPARTAN SOUTH MIDLANDS LEAGUE - HERTFORD TOWN 6 RUISLIP MANOR 2 Another good win for the blues yesterday and a good crowd too. Support your local team[:)][:)][:)]


Reply ID 28696

22/10/2006 by Ewoowar

quote:
Originally posted by hertford born and bred
SATURDAY 21 OCTOBER 2006 - SPARTAN SOUTH MIDLANDS LEAGUE - HERTFORD TOWN 6 RUISLIP MANOR 2 Another good win for the blues yesterday and a good crowd too. Support your local team[:)][:)][:)]
Yep. 153 down there.........and they partied well into the night!


Reply ID 28701

22/10/2006 by wingnut

Recommend a visit..proper football, no prima donas (chips are served) friendly crowd..would be good if they /someone could promote them a bit more..free tickets, family day etc. its whats football is all about, standing, chat and a drink pitchside, just wish I could get there more often.


Reply ID 33098

31/12/2006 by andleicester

Maybe slight Off Topic. If a game is abandoned halfway through, is there a refund or free voucher?


Reply ID 34216

18/01/2007 by Blakey

Time to resurrect this thread methinks. Weather permitting HTFC have two big games in the coming four days, at home to St Margaretsbury on Saturday in the league and then Barnet in the Herts Senior Cup on Monday. Hertford have scored 12 goals in 3 matches so far this year so, as Hertford born and bred put it, support your local team!


Reply ID 34405

19/01/2007 by Sparks

Hi - I'm interested to come and support (though will be supporting my 'born and bred' team on Saturday away at Crystal Palace!) - what time is kick-off on Monday and is it at home?


Reply ID 34428

19/01/2007 by tsr

was it 1990 the year that hertford played barnet..went to the match and remember it being a great night...I think barnet had some very good players at the time


Reply ID 34464

21/01/2007 by wingnut

quote:
Originally posted by Sparks
Hi - I'm interested to come and support (though will be supporting my 'born and bred' team on Saturday away at Crystal Palace!) - what time is kick-off on Monday and is it at home?
MONDAY 22 JAN 2007 - HERTS SENIOR CUP 3rd ROUND HERTFORD TOWN BARNET k.o. 7.45pm[:)]


Reply ID 34477

21/01/2007 by tsr

hope its a good turn out for the blues


Reply ID 34486

22/01/2007 by Dell Boy

quote:
Originally posted by tsr
hope its a good turn out for the blues
The attendance on Saturday was 173 Hertford won 3-0, expecting a even bigger crowd tonight, get down there and support them, you will enjoy the atmosphere but wrap up well.


Reply ID 34488

22/01/2007 by codek2

how much is it?


Reply ID 34497

22/01/2007 by Blakey

It's a fiver for adults and one single pound for under 16's. Rumour has it that the Barnet side will contain Giuliano Grazioli and Oliver Allen (son of Clive) as well as many other first team regulars. Should be a good one.


Reply ID 34500

22/01/2007 by Leo Densian

quote:
Originally posted by Dell Boy
quote:
Originally posted by tsr
hope its a good turn out for the blues
The attendance on Saturday was 173 Hertford won 3-0, expecting a even bigger crowd tonight, get down there and support them, you will enjoy the atmosphere but wrap up well.
Saturday was good fun (my 1st visit) and having Ossie Ardiles sat in front of me watching his son was a bit of a surprise!


Reply ID 34512

22/01/2007 by tsr

should be a cracking game as hertford can not stop scoring


Reply ID 34513

22/01/2007 by hertford born and bred

Hertford v "Cloughies" Barnet tonight and then another of "Cloughies" old teams the mighty Boro v St Albans in the conference tomorrow..A great two nights of local football, We are so spoilt [:)]


Reply ID 34514

22/01/2007 by Dell Boy

quote:
Originally posted by Blakey
It's a fiver for adults and one single pound for under 16's. Rumour has it that the Barnet side will contain Giuliano Grazioli and Oliver Allen (son of Clive) as well as many other first team regulars. Should be a good one.
Think you will find that under 16 s are free with a adult.


Reply ID 34526

22/01/2007 by tsr

had to leave with a few mins left..0-0 hertford playing well.crowd around 300...could be extra time


Reply ID 34530

22/01/2007 by Michael

a last minute penalty to Barnet cost us the game - 0-1. Seemed a bit harsh really for handball against one of the Hertford lads in the wall defending a free kick. Still, the lads can be so proud of themselves for matching Barnet over every blade of grass tonight. No one can dispute that the club is progressing well under Greenwood and the future looks good. It was also great to see so many down the Park.


Reply ID 34531

22/01/2007 by Dell Boy

287 was a good turnout.


Reply ID 34749

26/01/2007 by Sparks

Unfortuately missed it - when's the next one?


Reply ID 34753

26/01/2007 by Blakey

Next home game for the first team is Saturday February 10th against London Colney.


Reply ID 35654

12/02/2007 by Dell Boy

Massive game coming up on Saturday v Edgware, they are top at the moment and Hertford are 2nd, try and get along for this 1 the atmosphere should be good, apparently Edgware have 2 or 3 very loud supporters so the Hertford supporters should be in good voice for this 1. Any 1 living near the ground cover your ears, 1 of the Edgware supporters is supposed to have a airhorn but I think the Hertford supporters will have 1 or 2 airhorns aswell. Should be a great game with a lot of good banter between the supporters. Remember under 16s are free with a paying adult.


Reply ID 35655

12/02/2007 by tsr

went past the ground today...the river is very close to bursting its banks!!


Reply ID 35741

15/02/2007 by Blakey

The team recorded their ninth successive victory in the league last night, apparently a record for the club. Edgware are on a winning run of eight themselves so something has got to give. The weather forecast over the next few days is now pretty good so the game should hopefully go ahead. Support your local team!


Reply ID 39112

25/04/2007 by Blakey

There's another big game coming up this Thursday with Canvey Island based team Concorde Rangers visiting for the semi final of the East Anglian Cup. Support your local team!


Reply ID 39175

26/04/2007 by Dell Boy

Get yourself down to the park tonight and show your support to Hertford Town F.C. this is the last chance for a piece of silverware this season. Should be a good few supporters coming from Canvey Island it is forecasted for a lovely warm evening so should be very nice. The bar prices are very cheap and lots of real ale served, so come on get down there tonight, you will be pleasently surprised if you have never visited the ground before, great atmosphere and good ale. COME ON YOU BLUE'S..


Reply ID 39217

27/04/2007 by Dell Boy

Hertford lost on a penalty shoot out, always next year....


Reply ID 44226

10/09/2007 by wingnut

Hear that Hertford had a Norweigan invasion..when was the last time viking sailed up the Lee? http://www.hertfordtownfc.co.uk/


Reply ID 44249

11/09/2007 by Ewoowar

quote:
Originally posted by wingnut
Hear that Hertford had a Norweigan invasion..when was the last time viking sailed up the Lee? http://www.hertfordtownfc.co.uk/
Is that you in the grey top the front row next to Pablo?


Reply ID 44255

12/09/2007 by Blakey

Whilst there is a similarity to Wingnut, in terms of looks and possibly in their accents after copious amounts of alcohol, I can vouch that this was one of the invaders. Another fine victory for the Blues last night, a third 9-0 victory in the last four seasons, is great preparation for our fourth FA Cup match of the season at home to Barkingside this Saturday afternoon, kick off at 3pm. Come on down, support your local team. COME ON YOU BLUES!


Reply ID 44258

12/09/2007 by Ewoowar

Blimey. I bet they couldn't wait to get back on the coach to Winslow........ First they had to borrow a spare kit from Hertford, then they had to use an outfield player in goal, they made 4 substitutions (including taking off the stand-in keeper), had a player sent off and finished with 9 players on the pitch. http://www.hertfordtownfc.co.uk/winslowhome11_9.htm


Reply ID 45164

12/10/2007 by Blakey

Hertford have brought forward the kick off time for their league match tomorrow to 1pm and will be showing the England game in the bar afterwards. Whilst no vikings are expected all 'invasions' to the ground are welcome. COME ON YOU BLUES!


Reply ID 47473

07/01/2008 by Aelle

The date for the long awaited Herts Charity Cup semi-final clash between Ware and Hertford Town has finally been announced: It is on Tuesday 26th February, kick off 7.45pm at Wodson Park.


Reply ID 47755

14/01/2008 by Donostia

[:0] http://www.hertfordtownfc.co.uk/wall_fund.htm


Reply ID 49389

20/02/2008 by Blakey

quote:
Originally posted by Aelle
The date for the long awaited Herts Charity Cup semi-final clash between Ware and Hertford Town has finally been announced: It is on Tuesday 26th February, kick off 7.45pm at Wodson Park.
As Ware somehow beat Barnet in the Herts Senior Cup last night they will be playing their next match in that competition instead next Tuesday. There is no news yet as to when the much anticipated derby match is to be rearranged for.


Reply ID 50362

10/03/2008 by hertford born and bred

9 March 2008 DATE FIXED FOR WARE GAME The much delayed Semi Final of the Herts Charity Cup between Ware and Hertford Town will take place at Wodson Park on Tuesday 1 April, k.o. 7.45pm. British Gas Southern Premier Division strugglers Cheshunt await the winners in the final at the County Cround, Letchworth.


Reply ID 50393

11/03/2008 by Wrapper

Up the Hertford[8D][8D][8D] Down with the One Eyebrow brigade[}:)][}:)][}:)]

quote:
Originally posted by hertford born and bred
9 March 2008 DATE FIXED FOR WARE GAME The much delayed Semi Final of the Herts Charity Cup between Ware and Hertford Town will take place at Wodson Park on Tuesday 1 April, k.o. 7.45pm. British Gas Southern Premier Division strugglers Cheshunt await the winners in the final at the County Cround, Letchworth.


Reply ID 50985

30/03/2008 by hertford born and bred

quote:
Originally posted by hertford born and bred
9 March 2008 DATE FIXED FOR WARE GAME The much delayed Semi Final of the Herts Charity Cup between Ware and Hertford Town will take place at Wodson Park on Tuesday 1 April, k.o. 7.45pm. British Gas Southern Premier Division strugglers Cheshunt await the winners in the final at the County Cround, Letchworth.
Dont forget folks big game Tuesday night, As long as the rain holds off it will still be on also word is W**e May be putting out a second string so they should be there for the taking. ..Come on bluemen.


Reply ID 51094

01/04/2008 by craig

Ware 2-1 Hertford Town Scorers: Frendo and Sam Berry Attendance: 266 Final: Ware vs. Cheshunt.


Reply ID 51095

01/04/2008 by Leo Densian

quote:
Originally posted by hertford born and bred word is W**e May be putting out a second string so they should be there for the taking
So much for that idea then [:(] Out of interest, whats the latest state of play on the wall fund?


Reply ID 51099

02/04/2008 by hertford born and bred

quote:
Originally posted by craig
Ware 2-1 Hertford Town Scorers: Frendo and Sam Berry Attendance: 266 Final: Ware vs. Cheshunt.
Goal of the match.. Phil Goss (Hertford Town)Superb Volley,Takes a lot of skill as Phil knows...Hey Craig you copyed that from the Ware Forum???????? Traitor [:D][:D]


Reply ID 51113

02/04/2008 by Wrapper

quote:
Originally posted by hertford born and bred
quote:
Originally posted by craig
Ware 2-1 Hertford Town Scorers: Frendo and Sam Berry Attendance: 266 Final: Ware vs. Cheshunt.
Goal of the match.. Phil Goss (Hertford Town)Superb Volley,Takes a lot of skill as Phil knows...Hey Craig you copyed that from the Ware Forum???????? Traitor [:D][:D]
Get back to Ware on Line Craig.[}:)][}:)][}:)][}:)]


Reply ID 51154

03/04/2008 by Blueboy

quote:
Originally posted by hertford born and bred
Goal of the match.. Phil Goss (Hertford Town)Superb Volley,Takes a lot of skill as Phil knows...Hey Craig you copyed that from the Ware Forum???????? Traitor [:D][:D]
Phew, you've just caused my one eyebrow to raise so far that it's split and I now have two. Don't take up sports reporting unless you can guarantee to stay awake throughout a match. You must have been asleep when Sam Berry scored direct from a free kick - a goal that would have graced any game from the Premiership down.


Reply ID 52023

27/04/2008 by hertford born and bred

Strong rumors at yesterdays game that the chairman Mick Clarke has resigned..[?]


Reply ID 52161

30/04/2008 by hertford born and bred

[url="http://www.hertfordtownfc.co.uk/chairman.htm"]Chairman resigns[/url]


Reply ID 52830

08/06/2008 by hertford born and bred

More rumors now circulating that if a Chairman is not found then the club will fold before the start of the new season....Very worrying


Reply ID 52831

08/06/2008 by Steve

quote:
Originally posted by hertford born and bred
More rumors now circulating that if a Chairman is not found then the club will fold before the start of the new season....Very worrying
Maybe a change of President would help


Reply ID 52846

09/06/2008 by hertford born and bred

quote:
Originally posted by Steve
quote:
Originally posted by hertford born and bred
More rumors now circulating that if a Chairman is not found then the club will fold before the start of the new season....Very worrying
Maybe a change of President would help
Would you like to tell him Steve.[:)] He does not listen to the supporters.


Reply ID 53846

25/07/2008 by Blakey

The first pre season friendly takes place tomorrow, kick off 3pm. Whilst London Colney pulled out of the originally planned fixture, a home tie against Waltham Abbey has hastily been arranged in it's place. Sadly the bar will not be open for the game.


Reply ID 54356

08/08/2008 by hertford born and bred

Well its all kicked of this week. New chairman http://www.hertfordshiremercury.co.uk/hertfordshiremercury%2Dsport/DisplayArticle.asp?ID=338067 His quote "As my business has a five-year plan, so Hertford Town will have one. This is an underachieving club and it should be in the Ryman League" As county town thats one thing we all agree on. New major signings http://www.hertfordshiremercury.co.uk/hertfordshiremercury%2Dsport/DisplayArticle.asp?ID=338067 And finally Hertford start the new era at home to Kentish Town tomorrow (3pm).So bring your waders wellys.[:D]


Reply ID 54357

08/08/2008 by 2929paul

In club cricket(not county cricket where he was relatively unsuccessful), this guy used to be notorious as a complete nutter, particularly on the pitch. Obviously talented but just not the sort of bloke you'd really like to spend too much time with. Then this year the reports are coming back from those who have played against him and the umpires on the circuit that he has changed his ways and become a gentleman both on and off the pitch. Sounds like he might have matured and he could be good news for the football club. Good luck to him.


Reply ID 54358

08/08/2008 by hertford born and bred

quote:
Originally posted by 2929paul
In club cricket(not county cricket where he was relatively unsuccessful), this guy used to be notorious as a complete nutter, particularly on the pitch. Obviously talented but just not the sort of bloke you'd really like to spend too much time with. Then this year the reports are coming back from those who have played against him and the umpires on the circuit that he has changed his ways and become a gentleman both on and off the pitch. Sounds like he might have matured and he could be good news for the football club. Good luck to him.
Nice to know.[:)]


Reply ID 54910

02/09/2008 by spooky

Anyone got any rumours about what's happened to the new chairman? I heard an ugly rumour that he lasted about a week!


Reply ID 54915

02/09/2008 by Aelle

quote:
Originally posted by spooky
Anyone got any rumours about what's happened to the new chairman? I heard an ugly rumour that he lasted about a week!
To be fair it was more like three!


Reply ID 54953

03/09/2008 by hertford born and bred

quote:
Originally posted by spooky
Anyone got any rumours about what's happened to the new chairman? I heard an ugly rumour that he lasted about a week!
Going Going Gone. http://www.herald24.co.uk/content/herald/news/story.aspx?brand=EHHOnline&category=NewsEastHerts&tBrand=HertsCambsOnline&tCategory=newslatestEHH&itemid=WEED03%20Sep%202008%2016%3A29%3A36%3A417 Bob Brown up until now has not put anything up on the H.T.F.C website so this is all there is.


Reply ID 55549

04/10/2008 by hertford born and bred

FA VASE - 1st ROUND PROPER Tiptree United 8 Hertford Town 0 If it dont rain it pours. FFS[V]


Reply ID 55555

05/10/2008 by Aelle

quote:
Originally posted by hertford born and bred
FA VASE - 1st ROUND PROPER Tiptree United 8 Hertford Town 0 If it dont rain it pours. FFS[V]
It certainly does HBAB. I was one of the few there today to witness said match (and if it had not been for a dedicated few, HTFC would not even have been able to field a team this afternoon). For some reason the people of Hertford appear to care little for their local football team and consequently following well publicised, major upheavals at the club, there have been few offers of help and the team has become what it is today. There are a number of people currently active in trying to sort the club out of its present difficulties, and hopefully these will be resolved in the coming weeks. Meanwhile it would be much appreciated if those that can, come and add their vocal support for the team in next Saturday's home league match against Leverstock Green.


Reply ID 55559

05/10/2008 by hertford born and bred

quote:
Originally posted by Aelle
quote:
Originally posted by hertford born and bred
FA VASE - 1st ROUND PROPER Tiptree United 8 Hertford Town 0 If it dont rain it pours. FFS[V]
It certainly does HBAB. I was one of the few there today to witness said match (and if it had not been for a dedicated few, HTFC would not even have been able to field a team this afternoon). For some reason the people of Hertford appear to care little for their local football team and consequently following well publicised, major upheavals at the club, there have been few offers of help and the team has become what it is today. There are a number of people currently active in trying to sort the club out of its present difficulties, and hopefully these will be resolved in the coming weeks. Meanwhile it would be much appreciated if those that can, come and add their vocal support for the team in next Saturday's home league match against Leverstock Green.
Totally agree, If a well known Chairman can be bought in again and the current twat of a President be removed then i sure things will be moving in the right direction again, Im sure things cant get any worse unless the whole team walks out. Hedley Out ,No one likes you.


Reply ID 55564

06/10/2008 by Ewoowar

That's a bit personal, is it not?


Reply ID 55566

06/10/2008 by Aelle

Have you ever had the misfortune to meet councillor Hedley? The thread started by Steve in the community section provides a good summing up and I think what HBAB has to say is a fair reflection of what has been said there.


Reply ID 55583

06/10/2008 by hertford born and bred

quote:
Originally posted by Ewoowar
That's a bit personal, is it not?
No......Go down to the club and see what the man who is the president (Self-appointed) is like.



Reply ID 56321

25/10/2008 by hertford born and bred

2-0 to the blues..Ossies boy doing good,,good vibe as well.


Reply ID 56324

25/10/2008 by Michael

quote:
Originally posted by hertford born and bred
2-0 to the blues..Ossies boy doing good,,good vibe as well.
Seconded! For a practically new team they did really well today. Well done Pablo and the team - Ossie was there to see it too!


Reply ID 56329

26/10/2008 by hertford born and bred

quote:
Originally posted by Michael
quote:
Originally posted by hertford born and bred
2-0 to the blues..Ossies boy doing good,,good vibe as well.
Seconded! For a practically new team they did really well today. Well done Pablo and the team - Ossie was there to see it too!
Ricky may be down in a few weeks too.


Reply ID 56976

10/11/2008 by spooky

Hertford Town matches are really entertaining at the moment and the clubhouse is fine - you can have a drink and a bite down there - yet attendances are pretty small these days. Anone got any suggestions how we can get the gates up? I'm thinking bigger gates = more noise = better atmosphere.


Reply ID 56983

10/11/2008 by Jackanapes

quote:
Anyone got any suggestions how we can get the gates up?
Play in red


Reply ID 56990

10/11/2008 by hertford born and bred

quote:
Originally posted by spooky
Hertford Town matches are really entertaining at the moment and the clubhouse is fine - you can have a drink and a bite down there - yet attendances are pretty small these days. Anone got any suggestions how we can get the gates up? I'm thinking bigger gates = more noise = better atmosphere.
For the county town it is a shame. Hopefully if we can get out of this league then things will get better.


Reply ID 57014

11/11/2008 by Blakey

Despite all the rain over the last few days, tonights match is on. With only a mickey mouse cup game on the telly, come along for another, hopefully, entertaining game. Both Ossie Ardiles and Ricky Villa were in attendance at last Tuesdays game, you never know, they might be there again.


Reply ID 57017

11/11/2008 by carlos fandango

A little advertising around town?


Reply ID 57033

11/11/2008 by Woody

quote:
Originally posted by spooky
Hertford Town matches are really entertaining at the moment and the clubhouse is fine - you can have a drink and a bite down there - yet attendances are pretty small these days. Anone got any suggestions how we can get the gates up? I'm thinking bigger gates = more noise = better atmosphere.
League clubs in the lower Divisions have been known to run "school-kid specials" offering either free, or heavily discounted tickets around local schools to children plus an adult as a means of enticing new support from amongst those who wouldn't normally attend. The matches chosen are normally those against opposition with little following to promote a higher attendance. The downside is that the sound of the crowd cheering on the team goes up a couple of octaves. Anyone who has been to a schoolboy international at Wembley will know what I mean. [:)]


Reply ID 57051

12/11/2008 by Ewoowar

Unfortunately the last time I went there was a percentage of the supporters who seemed to to treat the game as an opportunity to ahout abuse at someone. I am amazed that anyone would want to become a referee or assistant and attend matches at this level when people just a few yards away are shouting the most offensive abuse. Consequently I have never taken my son to a game at Hertford Town. This is such a shame. Admittedly things may have changed. But I still have the memory of that visit too fresh to warrant a return.


Reply ID 57075

12/11/2008 by sprocket

quote:
Originally posted by Ewoowar
Unfortunately the last time I went there was a percentage of the supporters who seemed to to treat the game as an opportunity to ahout abuse at someone. I am amazed that anyone would want to become a referee or assistant and attend matches at this level when people just a few yards away are shouting the most offensive abuse. Consequently I have never taken my son to a game at Hertford Town. This is such a shame. Admittedly things may have changed. But I still have the memory of that visit too fresh to warrant a return.
Hi there Ewoowar, sorry to hear about your bad experience down at the park. I do however think you may have been a little naive not to have expected to hear some occasional colorful language...be it from the players, dugouts, or supporters. If you have ever been to a Premiership game, you will still hear all the old chants of 'the refereeees a banker' etc...that's 'FOOTBALL' i'm afraid![:)]


Reply ID 57104

13/11/2008 by Ewoowar

quote:
Originally posted by sprocket
quote:
Originally posted by Ewoowar
Unfortunately the last time I went there was a percentage of the supporters who seemed to to treat the game as an opportunity to ahout abuse at someone. I am amazed that anyone would want to become a referee or assistant and attend matches at this level when people just a few yards away are shouting the most offensive abuse. Consequently I have never taken my son to a game at Hertford Town. This is such a shame. Admittedly things may have changed. But I still have the memory of that visit too fresh to warrant a return.
Hi there Ewoowar, sorry to hear about your bad experience down at the park. I do however think you may have been a little naive not to have expected to hear some occasional colorful language...be it from the players, dugouts, or supporters. If you have ever been to a Premiership game, you will still hear all the old chants of 'the refereeees a banker' etc...that's 'FOOTBALL' i'm afraid![:)]
I was at the Emirates on Tuesday. An annual visit I'm afraid. I don't actually recal the same level of venom and foul language. Yes it is there but it is probably lost in the general noise. Down at Arsenal you are surrounded by boys, girls, men, women, the very young to the very old. It has changed. I'm not naive. I know people swear. But is it REALLY neccessary? And at a small club like Hertford the swearing isn't hidden in loud background noise. Why take your kids to hear that? I'm afraid that isn't football, not in 2008. And not if you want to attract new supporters. The attitude that says that this is all right is part of the problem.


Reply ID 57114

13/11/2008 by ridley

ewoowar I'm with you on this point - its not great when you hear someone being attacked in this way, however... one of the very first Hertford matches I went to had the Wembley Town manager going nuts and effing and blinding very loudly all match. As we're not the types to swear at home my nine year old thought he was quite ridiculous - a figure of fun rather than anyone to be copied. Lesson: you bring up your kids OK and they will know whats acceptable, even if they do see a Jamie Oliver, Gordon Ramsay on the TV or watching the Blues. 90% of the matches since have not had lots of bad language and nasty attacks. I've found the chanting from the home crowd to be partisan sure but good humoured - the chants are often creative and very funny. The crowd I go with are generally tree hugging liberals and I'd like to think we would step in if we heard anything remotely racist or too abusive. If you haven't been for a while I'd say give it another go you just might enjoy it.


Reply ID 57137

13/11/2008 by Ewoowar

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Originally posted by ridley
ewoowar I'm with you on this point - its not great when you hear someone being attacked in this way, however... one of the very first Hertford matches I went to had the Wembley Town manager going nuts and effing and blinding very loudly all match. As we're not the types to swear at home my nine year old thought he was quite ridiculous - a figure of fun rather than anyone to be copied. Lesson: you bring up your kids OK and they will know whats acceptable, even if they do see a Jamie Oliver, Gordon Ramsay on the TV or watching the Blues. 90% of the matches since have not had lots of bad language and nasty attacks. I've found the chanting from the home crowd to be partisan sure but good humoured - the chants are often creative and very funny. The crowd I go with are generally tree hugging liberals and I'd like to think we would step in if we heard anything remotely racist or too abusive. If you haven't been for a while I'd say give it another go you just might enjoy it.
Thank you. I was expecting a different response but, thank you. I might give it a go.


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20/11/2008 by Aelle

A tough test for Pablo, Billy and the lads on Saturday. At home to top of the league Harefield United. However, the Blues have won their last three on the trot, including a very impressive away performance at Langford on Tuesday night. Come and support the team, Ricky Villa will be there too, taking in a game before he heads back to South America.


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12/02/2009 by Aelle

Chances are that Saturday's game against Haringey Borough will be called off: http://www.hertfordtownfc.co.uk/


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24/03/2009 by Blakey

All that bad weather earlier in the year has created a rather busy schedule for the team in the next couple of weeks, Hertford have FIVE home fixtures in the next TWELVE days, starting tonight with a local derby against Welwyn Garden City. Hertford have won their last 4 matches so might be worth a trip down to see how they have progressed.


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