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EDGWARE TOWN 1 - HILLINGDON BOROUGH 3
The Management obviously rested a number of key players as the League is more important and playing on a Thursday night is not ideal.

The team did quite well playing Hillingdon as well as the Referee! We were caught napping in the first few minutes and went a goal down from a superb strike by the visitors Dave Lawrence. Michael Bakare's goal was a great individual effort just past the half hour to put us back in the game. Then a dive by Sam Byfield in the box given as a penalty and Steve Newing sent from the bench for pointing this out to the Referee.

Four Edgware players booked for dissent and no Hillingdon player booked until an hour into the game even though they committed some blatant fouls.

The biggest blow to the side will be the loss of Paul Marks, who was taken to hospital with a dislocated shoulder just before the hour mark, effectively ruling 'Marksy' out for the rest of the season.

Edgware again showed how they can play neat passing football in difficult conditions, beating a very physical Witham Town side 2-1 this afternoon.

Playing into a strong wind in the first half the Wares held firm and went 1-0 up 10 minutes into the second period, Greg Ngoyi latching on to an incisive pass forward from Vince Rispoli. Cody McDonald got one back for the home side before substitute Richard Morton scored the winner on 82 minutes.

The home team finished with only 9 men after first Phil Goodwin was sent off after 35 minutes followed by Joe Smith 15 minutes before the end of the game. Match report ............

Great news that the FA are investing £200m into grass roots football but just how much grass will be left to play on in the London Borough of Harrow.

Belmont have already lost half their pitches at William Ellis in Camrose Avenue, the Prince Edward playing field site looks like it will never get off the ground and if the White Lion goes there's precious little left. So much for the governments pledge to get kids off the street and into sport.

Adam Wallace's 12 minute goal sealed the points for Edgware 1-0 winners against Northwood at the White Lion this afternoon. Match report..............

The away game jinx struck Edgware again with a disappointing game against a completely revamped Ilford side. Only the gaoalkeeper remaining from the side we beat 5-0 at the White Lion earlier in the season. The only highlight was Richard Morton’s well battled consolation goal.

The very stiff wind in our faces in the first half played an important part in the Foxes early success, a wind that died to a whimper in the second period when it would have favoured the Wares. The early substitution of ‘skipper’ Rory Smith and an obviously still recovering Jason Ferneé taking his place was not the best start but we need to take it on the chin and regroup for our game against Northwood on Monday. Match report..........

A fine 4-2 win for the Under 18's against Kidlington tonight, Edgware scoring 3 in the first 20 minutes without reply. John Fitzpatrick scored in the first couple of minutes then 2 great goals from Jake Furman on 14 and 18 minutes with John Paul Young scoring in the second half.

The win puts Edgware 2 points behind league leaders Hayes & Yeading and just 1 behind Northwood but the young Wares have a game in hand on both Clubs. Some great football, well done lads.

Edgware answered their critics in the best way possible with a convincing 3 – 1 win against a tough Rovers side at the White Lion this afternoon.  Match report....
The Club bid farewell to Johnny Moore as he sets of to America, we all wish him luck and than him for his support of the club over the last few seasons.

Our Semi-Final in the Middlesex Senior Charity Cup against Hillingdon Borough will take place at the White Lion ground on Thursday 3rd April KO 7.45.
We will be welcoming back Steve Ringrose who had a stint managing the Wares back in 2002.
I'm sure we will be in for an entertaining night and still a chance for some silverware on the mantelpiece this season.

The Wares drop points at Brentwood Town after a 2-0 defeat away on Saturday. Match report.........

A better performance against Arlesey Town and a 1-0 win thanks to Kevin Chakaodza's last minute strike. Match report........

100 club was drawn on Saturday after the game - 1st prize of £100 was won by Denis Maharjan and 2nd prize of £50 was won by Steve Newing. Next draw on 5th April after the game against Averley, to be drawn by one of the girls at the Gentleman's Evening.

A 5-0 drubbing by Redbridge on Saturday left Edgware to lick their wounds after the harsh reality of a dreadful display without the passion and commitment we have come to expect from the Edgware squad.

I know we still have a number of influential players missing but the replacements are just not good enough, our limited budget does not give a lot of scope, but that is no excuse for what can only be described as the worst performance in Steve and Dels tenure over the last 3 seasons. Match report.........

On Sunday 24th February we host a Quarter Final of the FA Sunday Cup at the White Lion where St Andrews play Hetton Lyons CC for a place in the final 4.  The Bar opens at 10am, kick off at 2pm. A number of Edgware players also play for St Andrews, so an exciting game in prospect with TV cameras at the ground. Click the links and read the reports to see what I mean
Reports from Round 3 and 4........

A tough game in prospect for the Wares on Saturday away against Redbridge, a real 6 pointer as they sit just below us in the league 4 points the difference but the 'Motormen' have 2 games in hand. Our game at the White Lion was a 1 - 1 draw back in November last year so all to play for tomorrow with hopefully some of our big guns back in the squad.

Edgware Town under 18's played top of the league Hayes & Yeading United at the White Lion ground last night running out 2-0 winners.

The young Wares held their lofty opponents in the first half and scored just before the break. However, they really dominated in the second period and never looked like conceding with the reliable Ed Stopps between the sticks. The second goal sealed the points and the scoreline could have been more with the young guns pressing till the end.

Hayes are currently on 22 points from 10 games and Edgware have 14 from 7 so if they can win the 3 games in hand they will go top. They now play Kidlington away on Monday 25th Feb and are in action at the White Lion against Chesham United on Wednesday 27th Feb. Come along you will not be disappointed.

Edgware Town under 18's played top of the league Hayes & Yeading United at the White Lion ground last night running out 2-0 winners.

The young Wares held their lofty opponents in the first half and scored just before the break. However, they really dominated in the second period and never looked like conceding with the reliable Ed Stopps between the sticks. The second goal sealed the points and the scoreline could have been more with the young guns pressing till the end.

Hayes are currently on 22 points from 10 games and Edgware have 14 from 7 so if they can win the 3 games in hand they will go top. They now play Kidlington away on Monday 25th Feb and are in action at the White Lion against Chesham United on Wednesday 27th Feb. Come along you will not be disappointed.

Edgware could only manage a draw against a much changed Waltham Forest 11 on Saturday. Again the Wares failed to score from any of the chances they created, although those were few and far between. The 'Stags' had there best chance to take the points when referee Mr Field gave them a 55th minute penalty for a hand ball offence. However, keeper Rob Blackburne became the hero of the hour when he saved Gazmond Dauti's spot kick. Unless Edgware can start scoring goals and winning matches a play off spot is fast disappearing.

With a ground grading inspection booked for Friday morning the youth team game scheduled for the White Lion on Wednesday has been switch to be played at North Greenford KO at 7.45pm

Edgware wasted a golden opportunity to go second in the league on Saturday when they could only manage a goalless draw against Tilbury. Denis Maharajan returned to the team after a long absence through injury and was an impressive addition to the front line in the first half.

The Wares should have been home and hosed with the chances they had in the first 45 minutes but as we have seen too often this season chances don't win matches. Match report.......

On Saturday we entertain Waltham Forest at the White Lion and a game we need to win to keep our chances of a play off place alive.

Edgware played a much changed Wivenhoe Town team at the White Lion today, Edgware winning 3 - 1, a brace by Greg Ngoyi on 2 and 23 minutes the other by substitute Adam Wallace on 70 minutes.
Match report........

Edgware win through to the Semi Final of the Middlesex Senior Charity Cup with a 3 - 1 win against AFC Hayes at the White Lion tonight. Goals from Kevin Chakaodza, Greg Ngoyi and Adam Wallace Match report........

A hard fought match against well organised Maldon Town but the Wares gained 3 valuable points with their first win of the new year. Match report.....

The match against Maldon Town on Saturday will be on as long as the rain holds off. We played Maldon Town, away, back in October last year, a 0-0 result, but the day was probably more memorable for the disastrous journey the team had that day. Suffering a blow out on the M25, it was discovered that there was no spare wheel on the minibus. After some frantic phone calls supporters rallied round and collected the team, ferrying them to the match, so with very little preparation the boys made it to the game.

The 'blues' are currently seventh in the league table with 43 points from 25 games, their recent form is WLWDL, being beaten at home last Saturday 2-1 by an improving Redbridge, who incidentally now go unbeaten in their last eight games. The Saturday before the Blues posted a 0-0 draw away at Averely and started the New Year beating Potters Bar 2-1 at home on 5th January. Hopefully better preparation and a better result for the Wares today.

Edgware play AFC Hayes in the quarter final of the Charity Cup at the White Lion on Tuesday 5th February KO 7.45pm

Edgware have won the Middlesex Charity Cup just once, in 1996 - 97, in a pulsating Final Against Wembley played at Vale Farm on Friday 16th May. The only goal of the game was scored by midfielder, John Coleman, two minutes into extra time. The game was played in torrential rain with thunder and lightening adding to the suspense and local reporter John Comfort was pressed into service, running the line, when one of the officials failed to show.

The Wares had the better of the chances to score and should have won without the necessity of extra time. Kevin Beckles, a former Edgware goalkeeper denied Steve Newing and Steve Hurd in the first half and he prevented Carl Thomas from scoring shortly before the whistle at the end of ninety minutes. Wembley had few chances of scoring and Andy Carter, Edgware's goalkeeper was rarely in action.

Edgware's captain, Paul McCluskey was presented with the trophy by Middlesex Association President, Alan Odell amid wild scenes of jubilation from his team mates and Edgware supporters. The young Joe Lyons was voted man of the match.

EDGWARE TOWN: Andy Carter, Steve Hurd, Joe Lyons, Seamus Finnerty, Paul McCluskey, Gerry Brennan, John Coleman (Laurence Murphy), Carl Thomas, Karl Lindo, Steve Newing (Anthony Whytock), Mark Ivers.

WEMBLEY: Kevin Beckles, Ashley Cumberbatch, Gerry Boreham (Walsh), Wayne Walters, Andy Smith, Jon-Barrie Bates, Sofiane Sardi (Anthony Carr), Ian Bates, Keith Boreham, Les Thompson (Burgess), Shaun Flemming

The young Joe Lyons was made 'man of the match' that night. John Comfort and Paul McClusky can often be seen at the clubhouse today and Paul's son Carl spent a season at the White Lion. Ian Bates is still playing for Wembley now wearing the Captains armband.

Edgware whimper out of the Senior Cup losing 3 - 1 to Northwood who progress to a semi final draw with either Staines Town or Hendon John Comforts Match report.....

The rain held off and Edgware gained a point away at Canvey Island with a 1-1 draw. Match report.....

My trusty pine cone forecasts more rain before the weekend. A call to Canvey Island before setting of for the match methinks.

Edgware lost 1 - 0 against a strong Enfield Town side.
Match report..........

Another draw - this time against promotion hopefuls WARE. A tough entertaining game and although both teams had chances but neither team could finish the job. Edgware's 'man of the match' was Jason Ferneé whose performance can only be described as awesome. Match report............

Edgware could only manage a draw against Bury Town with neither side being able to hit the net. With AFC Sudbury and Dartford both winning the Wares go back third in the league. Match report......

Edgware Town welcome in 2008 as league leaders. Beating Waltham Abbey 2-0 on a decidedly chilly afternoon. Goals from Kevin Chakoadza on 33 minutes and Adam Wallace on 77 minutes. Match report.....

A tough month ahead with games against some of the strongest teams in the league as well as two cup quarter finals.
                     ONWARDS AND UPWARDS

Christmas cheer was in short supply as the boxing day derby ended scoreless at Northwood Park this afternoon.
Gavin Shaw's match report...............

For Edgware Town, with a side still depleted by injuries, Christmas came early as they went into the break top of Division One North beating Potters Bar for the fourth time this season. Match Report...........

A rather pedestrian performance from Edgware but posting another 3 points by beating Wingate & Finchley 1-0, Chris Ingham' s single effort, lofted into the top corner of the home goal from 35 yards out. Wingate finished the game with only 9 men after Ahmadou Seyes was sent off in the first half and home Captain Craig Ellis early in the second.   Match Report.........

Edgware won through to a Quarter Final tie with Northwood in the Middlesex Senior Cup by beating Wembley 4 - 2 on penalties after the Lions had equalised in the ninth minute of time added on by referee Aiden Farrelly.

Adam Wallace scored twice and the Wares should have been home and hosed if the had scored from the many chances they had in the first period. Wembley took the game to the visitors in the second half and Jumo Mitchell got one back just before the half hour, then the late goal and extra time meant a nervous and very cold night out for their supporters.

Man of the Match was Jason Ferneé for his tireless defensive play, saving the Wares blushes on numerous occasions.
Ace Sports Reporter John Comfort's Match Report...........

Northwood are current holders of the Cup beating Hayes and Yeading United in last years final, a feat they repeated on Monday night to book their place in the Quarter Final this year.

Edgware return to winning ways with Kevin Chakaodza scoring both goals in the 2 - 0 win against Witham Town this afternoon. Congratulations to Colin Hiskey for keeping the White Lion pitch playable and referee Phil Sharp for getting the game on. John Comforts Match Report.....

Edgware beat Arlesey Town 4 - 1 tonight, an exact reversal of our league defeat by the 'Blues' on 20th November even down to us winning a penalty, put away by Stuart Blackburne in the 73rd minute after Dean Glibert pulled the lithe striker down in the box.

Midfield dynamo, Johnny More, scored a brace on 14 and 36 minutes respectively, but the goal of the night was scored by Darren Bonfield, in the 6th minute, when his long goal kick eluded Luke Howard, custodian of the home goal, bouncing over his head and into the back of the net.

Yes you guessed it  - the Wares posted another draw against Great Wakering Rovers on Saturday afternoon. We held the home side after new signing Kevin Chakaodza slotted in from Gavin Harts precise cross just past the hour but an error in defence let the home side score an equaliser 5 minutes from the end.
Match Report.....

The Wares 1 - 1 draw with Brentwood Town and subsequent one point was enough to see them go back top courtesy of tomorrow nights visitors to the White Lion, Bury Town,  beating Dartford 2 - 1 away from home and AFC Sudbury not playing. Saturdays match report.........

Edgware go down 4 - 1 to  Arlesey Town tonight.
Match report........

Peter Taylor has signed Junior Lewis to play in the back line at Stevenage Borough. We would like to thank Junior for all the work he has done for Edgware both on and off the field and wish him every success in the future. He knows he will always be welcome at the White Lion.

Waltham Forrest 1 - Edgware Town 1
A point gained or two lost - You decide - Match report...

Edgware are drawn away to Arlesey Town in the 4th round of the league cup. That means we play them on Tuesday  20th November and then again probably on Tuesday 4th December, both times away at their Hitchin Road Ground

Edgware win through to the Second Round of the Middlesex Senior Cup beating Kingsbury London Tigers
4 - 0 tonight. Match Report.....

Edgware gain a point from their 1 - 1 draw with Redbridge and with both AFC Sudbury and Dartford loosing they stay top of the division. Match report ......

Edgware go back top of the league by virtue of the point they took from a goalless draw at Dartford tonight.

Both defences performed well keeping any scoring opportunities to the bare minimum but the Wares really edged it on performance, shear hard work and desire. Who would have thought that at this stage of the season Edgware and Dartford would be battling for top spot in the league

Following Rob Blackburne winning the Golden Gloves award for September. Darren Bonfield has scooped the award for October. Both to be presented with keepers gloves and a certificate at the game against Dartford

Edgware won through to the Quarter final of the Middlesex Charity Cup tonight beating North Greenford United 2 - 0 at the White Lion ground.

The visitors were full of running but rarely threatened Rob Blackburne in the home goal in a scoreless first half. A great headed goal by Richard Morton from an incisive Adil Salih free kick on 50 minutes opened the scoring for the Wares and Fabio Valenti set up Gavin Hart to cross into the centre for substitute Adam Wallace to score the second with a fine shot beating  Harry James in the visitors goal 3 minutes before the final whistle.

Edgware now play AFC Hayes, again at the White Lion, the match to be arranged but must be played before the end of January next year.

Edgware took another 3 points beating Aveley 3 - 0 to keep them at the top of the Division One North table.
Match Report.......

Craig White and Fabio Valenti have rejoined the Wares, Craig re-signing after a spell at Neasden and Fabio from Hemel Hempstead, lets make them both welcome when the run out wearing the green on Tuesday night against Potters Bar Town

After missing a penalty in the first 15 minutes Edgware went on to win 3 - 0 against Canvey Island tonight. Goals from Densil Davidson on 53 minutes and incredible leap by Greg Ngoyi 6 minutes later heading over the keeper when close in and then Greg Ngoyi  again from the spot just past the hour after he had been up-ended in the box.  Full Match report........

Edgware Town took a point from in-form Maldon Town, one of only two clubs in the division who remain undefeated so far this season. With a breakdown on the motorway the team only had 30 minutes to prepare but gave good account of themselves. Match report.......

Bury Town have a replay in the FA Trophy on Tuesday night after they drew with Redbridge on Saturday so our game will now be played on Tuesday 27th November, the first available date in our busy schedule.

Edgware Town take a share of top spot in the league following their 1 - 0 defeat of AFC Sudbury at the White Lion today. Ben Hayden scoring the only goal of the match from the penalty spot 10 minutes from the start.
Match report.................

Edgware beat Staines Town 3 - 1 in the League Cup at the White Lion last night, goals from Ben Cain, Ben Hayden from the penalty spot and a fantastic diving header from Johnny Moore. Match Report......

Although Edgware exited the FA Cup 2 -0 today at the hands of Southern Conference side Eastbourne Borough the boys can be proud of their performance and but for some better finishing the result could have been very different.

The Wares can take away a number of lessons from the game, when you get the chance you have to hit the target, but more importantly if they can scare a team in the Conference then the league games against the stronger clubs over the next few weeks should hold no fears.

Although missing Rob Blackburne, Paul Marks and Johnny Moore all suffering from a stomach bug striking on Friday night, Rory Smith came on as sub and looks stronger than ever and Richard Morton is looking fit and should get a run out against Staines Town on Tuesday night.
Match Report.................

On Wednesday 26th September Edgware U18's beat North Greenford United 4 - 1 in the FA Youth Cup to set up a 2nd Round Qualifier at the White Lion against Enfield Town who beat Wingate & Finchley 2 - 1 away also played last night.

Edgware came away from Enfield Town last night with all the points, a fine performance from the boys and they certainly proved that they can hold their own at the new level they are now playing. Match Report.....
WELL DONE LADS - WE'RE ALL PROUD OF YOU

Edgware let Tilbury off the hook on a number of occasions during the 1-1 draw on Saturday as well as allowing Stuart Roberts to score with a free header on the stroke of half time. The Wares need to put on their shooting boots and have a strike at goal from the many chances they create during the course of a game, instead of trying to pass the ball into the net. Remember it's goals that win games!

Edgware get away tie against Conference South side Eastbourne Borough in the Second Qualifying Round on Saturday 29th September, KO 3pm a coach has been arranged, leaving the White Lion at 10:45 sharp get your names down on Saturday if you want a seat. The coach will have a WC so seats are more limited than usual - book early to be sure of a place.

Edgware won through to the 2nd qualifying round of the FA Cup today, beating local rivals Potters Bar Town  2-0 at the White Lion this afternoon. Adam Wallace put the Wares in fron on 34 minutes and Stuart Blackburne put the game to bed with a fine goal just before the final whistle. The draw for the second qualifying round will take place at 11am on 20th. Match Report........

Wivenhoe 0 - Edgware 2
Goalkeeper Rob Blackburne saved the Wares blushes with a superb penalty save, from Steve Bourne's spot kick blocking the follow up shot as well just 6 minutes past the hour and then tipped over a header destined for the top corner of his goal. Brother Stuart put the Wares ahead on 19 minutes after being set up by 'Man of the Match' Junior Lewis. 

After dominating most of the first half Edgware seemed to lose their way for part of the second half and the home side threatened to level the score, however, Rob Blackburne was in superb form and Densil Davidson sealed the game in time added on at the end to send the Wares home with all three points and maintain their third place in the league. Match report.......

Edgware opened there FA Cup campaign with an emphatic win against United Counties Raund's Town winning 5 - 1, two goals from 'man of the match' Greg Ngoyi, and one apiece for Ben Hayden, Stuart Blackburne and a Gavin Hart special, Gavin does not score that many but everyone is pure quality. We get a home draw against either Langford or Potters Bar who drew 0 - 0 and will replay the game to a conclusion on Tuesday 4th September, extra time and penalties if required. Match report.

The Wares drop first league points losing 1-0 to the 'Abbots'  Gavin Shaw's Match report

Edgware make it 3 out of 3 and share top spot in the league with fellow newcomers Brentwood Town when the beat Ilford 5 - 0 at the White Lion this afternoon. Goals from Stuart Blackburne, a brace for captain, Paul Marks a thunderbolt from 'man of the match' Johnny Moore and Greg Ngoyi also got on the score sheet on the stroke of half time.  4 of the Wares 5 goals coming in a first half where they showed the kind of football that was a real thriller for the many spectators. Match Report

Edgware travel away to Waltham Abbey on Monday 27th before their trip to Raunds Town in the FA Cup on Saturday 1st September.

Edgware beat local rivals Wingate & Finchley 2 -1 on Tuesday night read Gavin Shaw's match Report

Editors Note: I posted the incorrect kick off time on Monday 27th it should be 3pm.

The Wares win their first league game away at Potters Bar Town 2 - 1 both goals by Denis Maharjan  - see match report

Edgware Town will be running the Youth Team again this season, playing in the Premier Division of the Allied Counties League to which they won promotion last year.
If any boys are interested in trials for the Youth Team and their birthday is equal to or less than 1st September 1989 (18 or below on that date) call Jason Scannell on 07930 450332 or e-mail jason_scannell@hotmail.com
Please give Date of Birth, previous clubs and playing position

Yes it's true. Edgware Town will play all their games at the White Lion next season . Lets make next season count and get behind the boys who have stayed loyal to the club. The new buzzwords are:

  PASSION AND PRIDE

Next season entrance to the WHITE LION for our first team fixtures will be £7.00 for adults and £4.00 for concessions. We know this is a £2.-00 increase but only seems a lot as we have kept the price at the White Lion the same for 3 years. Children under 12 with a responsible adult will still be admitted free of charge. Programmes will remain at £1.00. All that said where else can you get an afternoons entertainment for £8.00

Season tickets are available for all home league games.

Steve Newing has never ever scored against Wealdstone, but he missed a golden opportunity of rectifying that in the final minute of Tuesday's friendly against Edgware's former White Lion Ground tenants when he put a free header well wide of the target writes John Comfort.
However, the now corpulent joint Wares boss, who came on as a late substitute, could not complain about the final outcome as the draw was a fair result of a competitive match against rivals who were some way short of being at full strength.

Edgware took the lead on 26 minutes when a long throw in from Adil Salih saw Stones' trialist keeper Dan Carr flap at the ball, allowing  Junior Lewis to net from close in.
Keeper Rob Blackburne, who had a good game, came to his side's rescue when he tipped over a close range effort from Dean Papali, but he should have been beaten soon after when Papali broke clear only to put a low effort wide of goal.

Paul Marks had the chance to add to Edgware's lead when a poor defensive header set him up with a good scoring opportunity on the edge of the Wealdstone area, but he drilled his shot aimlessly wide.

Blackburne again excelled just before the break, superbly saving a good effort from Ben Alexander and then blocking Josh Cooper's angled drive away for a corner.
However, it took Wealdstone just 11 minutes of the second half to eventually draw level. Chris Owens crossed from the left, Fergus Moore nodded the ball past Blackburne at the far post and Papali was on hand to ensure it crossed the line, lashing it into the roof of the net.

After that both sides had chances to win it, with Carr redeeming himself for his earlier error by blocking Stuart Blackburne's close range effort and then superbly saving later when the Edgware striker broke clear.
At the other end the legs of Edgware's youth team keeper Stopps, who replaced Rob Blackburne, thwarted Seye Adegoke when he homed in on goal.
With time almost up Newing blew his big chance from a fine cross by Craig Tomkins, and it ended with honours even.

Edgware: R Blackburne (Stopps), Salih, Kane (Rispoli), Lewis (Moules)(Newing), Fernee, Christie (Hart), Marks (Maharjan),Moore (Hayden), Barrance (S Blackburne), Wallace (Tompkins),Ngoyi (Cain)

At the Spartan South Midlands League AGM Edgware picked up even more prizes for their outstanding season, Steve Newing and Del Deanus were voted Managers of the Season, the club received a Cup for the best performance in an outside competition (FA Vase) and then a third Molten golden ball for team of the month for April. Three pennants for the three competition wins completed the haul.

Edgware Town are promoted to Ryman Isthmian Division I north next season with many local derby's in the offing. Steve and Del have lined up a number of pre-season friendlies with clubs mostly outside the division we will be playing in, the games are listed on this site from the link adjacent. The first home game at the White Lion is against our old tenants Wealdstone on Tuesday 24th and then a full strength Gray's Athletic side on Saturday 28th July with a kick off at 3 pm

Edgware's end of season celebrations extended well into the night after their Presentation Evening and raised over £1500 for the Macmillan Cancer Support Charity.

Richard Morton made a clean sweep of the awards winning Top Goals corer for his 40 goals, not bad for a midfield player, he won Players Player of the Year, Supporters Player of the Year and won one of the Managers Player of the Year. Adam Wallace, who has really impressed this season from a slow start and once he won his first team place he made the number 10 shirt his own scoring 26 goals in the season.

In the reserve side Darren Butler won the Managers Player and the Players Player awards.

The youth Team were presented with their medals and the Shield for winning the Allied Counties Eastern Division League. Then Srdan Jovanovic was presented with the Player of the Year award, Players Player went to team Captain James Moseley and Managers Player to Jack Prowse.

Edgware are the first team in the history of the Spartan League to win the treble after beating Stony Stratford Town 3 - 1 to take the Challenge Trophy at Tring Athletics ground tonight.
They add this to the League Title and the Premier Division Cup which already adorn the mantelpiece at the club.
Richard Morton headed home his 40th goal of the season after just 27 seconds, a delicious pass in by Gavin Hart setting him up. Stony Stratford battled valiantly and scored an equaliser 16 minutes in when the Wares failed to clear their lines and Marc Redsull netted the loose ball.
However, Adam Wallace put his team ahead again with a storming run in on goal that completely confounded Andrew Partlow in the opposition goal with only 5 minutes of the half remaining. Gavin Hart put the game out of site when he scored the Wares 3rd 12 minutes from the end.
Chairman Ken Batten said after the game “In all my years at Edgware I do not remember a finer team or a greater achievement than the boys have given us this season”.
Match report........

Edgware won the Premier Division Cup beating Oxhey Jets  1 -0 at Harefield United's Preston Park ground tonight. Not the best of performances we have seen from the team so far this season and a far more determined Jets side than that beaten
6 - 1 at the White Lion at the beginning of April.

Stuart Blackburne scored after Mark Buchanan's pin point pass found him on the edge of the area and the lithe striker raked the ball past Kevin Paul in the Jets goal 3 minutes into the second period of extra time. Although both keepers made some excellent saves Darren Bonfield was 'Man of the Match' keeping the Wares in the game with some outstanding saves.

Johnny Moore also gets a special mention as he bossed the midfield and battled for the full 2 hours of the game never giving up on a loose ball or crunching tackle. John Comforts match Report.............

Ngoyi's 11 second Thriller

Dateline: 21st April 2007

A 4 -0 victory against Leverstock Green in the Wares penultimate league game, their last at home, put the team on 99 points. Greg Ngoyi took just 11 seconds to put the Wares ahead. Stuart Blackburne scored the second 5 minutes into the second half, Ben Hayden hit the third just past the hour and Steve Brady coming on from the subs bench hit the fourth on 83 minutes and then was rather harshly given a second yellow and his marching orders for an altercation with Leverstock Captain Alan Arthur all within 5 minutes. The Wares 10 men saw out the remaining minutes with ease. Match Report......

After the match the team were presented with the Spartan League Shield  they had won on Tuesday night with both press and fans vying for photographs. The trophy was presented by league representative John Thompson.

Edgware took the title with a nervy 2 - 1 win against Chalfont St Peter at the White Lion last night. A first minute penalty scored by top goal scorer Richard Morton  after Stuart Blackburne had been brought down in the box, Alan Hedley levelled the scores just after the break and Gavin Hart scored the winner on 55 minutes. The shield will be presented after the game against Leverstock Green at the White Lion on Saturday 21st April. Match Report........

Almost there

Dateline: 14th April 2007

Edgware played some mesmerising football to crush Oxhey Jets 6 - 1 at the White Lion tonight. Richard Morton scored a hat trick of penalties as the only way the visitors could stop the free flowing football of their hosts was to foul them in the box.
Morton scored his first from the spot 1 minute in after he was manhandled to the floor by Jets keeper Kevin Paul.  Gary Beadle scored what was a controversial penalty on 18 minutes to take the scores level. Then Morton from the spot on 39 minutes, Greg Ngoyi a thundering goal on 45 minutes. Gavin Hart the 4th on 54 minutes Morton again from the spot on 59 minutes and Wallace to cap it all off on 75 minutes.
Report by John Comfort, Harrow Observer Sports Editor....

Edgware did enough to secure all the points from their game against league strugglers Royston Town at the White Lion this afternoon and keeps the gap to 7 points to second placed Harefield United, who have a game in hand. Goals this afternoon by Stuart Blackburne and two from Richard Morton, one from the Penalty spot after Stuart was brought down in the area. Match Report............

Edgware Town will play Oxhey Jets in the Final of the Premier Division Cup on TUESDAY 1st MAY at Harefield United's Preston Park Ground.
The Final of The Challenge Trophy against Stony Stratford Town will be played on TUESDAY 8th MAY at Tring Athletics' Grass Roots Stadium.

A very windy day in Aylesbury Vale, the Wares snatch three points after missing a penalty and hitting a post. Vince Rispoli was the hero of the day netting his spot kick after Stuart Blackburne was fouled in the area 6 minutes from the final whistle. Match Report..........

The White Lion ground was awarded an E grading on Wednesday. Thanks to all who helped. The intrepid band....
 

A draw with Biggleswade Town was the best an under performing Edgware could manage tonight. If the Wares had converted the many chances they had against a very physical side the scoreline would have been different. Some tough home games coming up so the Wares need to pull their socks up.

The Wares made it three out of three in matches against opponents Broxbourne Borough beating them 2 -0 today in the return leg of the league today having already won the first leg away at their ground 2-1 back in October last year and then the Wares won again this time 4-1 in the Premier League Cup here at the White Lion in February.

The Wares played some great football in the match today and the score could have been more but for some strange offside decisions. However, Richard Morton extended his goal scoring record from the spot after Stuart Blackburne had been brought down in the area 24 minutes into the first half and then substitute Paul Killick netted the Wares second a couple of minutes from the end. Match Report.........

Edgware had the ground inspection at the White Lion on Monday 19th. We need to address a few minor points brought up by the inspectors and then we will be awarded grade E status which will qualify us to go up to Ryman 1 next year if we win the Spartan Premiership title. all the work required will be completed over the weekend and the inspectors will return next week to confirm the grading. Our thank must go to the first team players who all gave up two weekends to help with the groundwork that we had to complete before the deadline.

A goalless draw in the much hyped re-play against Harefield United at the White Lion tonight was probably a fair result.

Both teams had chances but the game was predominantly a midfield battle. A world Class save from Bomber Bonfield in the home goal denied the Hares in the first few minutes, with  Johnny Moore's spectacular shot crashing off the cross bar, the nearest the Wares came to winning the game.
Gavin's match report............

With Hertford beating London Colney 2-0 tonight the Wares lead is cut to 8 with a game in hand, but the smart money is on Harefield taking second spot.

Wares lose home record. Match report..................

The boys dusted the cobwebs out of their boots after not playing competitive football since 20th February and ran out
3 -0 winners to a lively Homer Green side on a decidedly muddy pitch this afternoon.
Ben Cain scored the first after 12 minute, then Richard Morton scored from the spot after Paul Marks was pulled down by the home keeper a minute before half time.
Adam Wallace scored the third to put the game out of sight on 57 minutes. With Hertford loosing 1 - 0 against Tring today the Wares extend the gap at the top but now face 3 tough home league games plus the re-arranged Challenge Trophy Quarter final in eight days - see the fixture list.................

The White Lion suffers again from the inclement weather and the game against Aston Clinton was postponed for the fourth time tonight. The league have rescheduled the quarter final of this Challenge Trophy competition to Thursday 8th March.

The semi final game in this competition, between Ruislip Manor and Stony Strattford, was postponed yesterday to be played tomorrow, Wednesday 28th, but looking at the weather forecast over the rest of this week I think that the game will not be able to go ahead. 

Edgware came from a goal down to win 4 - 1 against Broxbourne Borough. The Wares now face Oxhey Jets in the final of the Premier Cup on a date and at a venue yet to be decided.

The only disappointment of the night was seeing Richard Morton getting a straight Red after an altercation with Broxbourne Captain Ross Edwards who was also saw red with less than 3 minutes of the game remaining.
Gavin Shaw's match report......

Top of the table clash Edgware and Hertford in goalless draw so Edgware stay 11 points clear. Match report....

A goal fest at Royston, Edgware winning 4 - 8, hat tricks for Ben Cain and Richard Morton a goal apiece for Adam Wallace and Mark Buchanan. Match report.....

The melting snow, leaving the White Lion ground waterlogged, put paid to our league game against Biggleswade Town on Saturday, even after the valiant efforts of Colin Hiskey, our grounds man,  to get the pitch playable. The game in the division that didn't fall foul of the weather was between Chalfont St Peter and St Margaretsbury, the game ending in a
2 - 2 draw.

Richard Morton scored a cracker, after 18 minutes, to send his team in at the break a goal ahead against a lively Kingsbury side tonight. Only moments earlier he had the ball in the net with another great strike but was ruled offside even though it was Ben Cain running back and obviously not interfering with play that the assistant flagged as off.

Richard made it two, 72 minutes in, when he scored from the spot after Adam Wallace was pulled down in the box.

Although going a goal down to a penalty conceded in the first few minutes of the game away against St Margaretsbury Edgware struck back with a well worked corner between Gavin Hart and Richard Morton, Stuart Blackburne heading home his first goal since the beginning of the year. Adam Wallace scored on 43 minutes and Stuart scored again 2 minutes later, a sublime strike after Adam back heeled the ball into his path.

In the second half Ben Cain scored on 83 minutes, the tall striker come on when Stuart turned his ankle in another attack on the home goal. The icing on the cake came from another superb corner kick from Gavin Hart, interplay between Junior Lewis and Morton culminating in a rasping shot from Junior that completely defeated Jamie Groves in the home goal seconds before the final whistle to make it 5 for the Wares. Match report.......

Edgware made it 3 out of 3 when they beat Tring Athletic 3 - 0 tonight in the Premier Division Cup having already won both the home and away leg of their league games. Tonight a brace by Richard Morton and a well taken goal by Phil Kane saw of their visitors. Edgware progress to the semi final against Broxbourne Borough on Tuesday 20th February.

Although Edgware rested 9 of their first team for this Quarter Final round of the Middlesex Senior Cup the Wares gave good account of themselves against full strength conference side Hayes. Finally loosing 3 - 0 the Wares can now concentrate on the league and the two Spartan Cups. 5 games in the space of 10 days is going to be a test of the teams metal.

Edgware beat Coney Heath 6-0 today, Adam Wallace scored on the half hour, Paul Killick scored two as did Ben Cain, the other goal was scored by Darren Gibb when he put the ball into his own net. John Comforts match report......

Edgware's dream of progressing in the FA Vase were dashed last night by a 28th minute goal from Gareth Green which gave  Whitehawk a 1-0 lead and in the end a place in the fifth round proper, were the will play Quorn FC  at their ground in Brighton on Saturday 10th February.

Edgware had their chances to score especially in the latter part of the second half when the Hawks were hardly ever allowed out of their half of the pitch but all their efforts came to nothing with possession of the ball being squandered too often.
John Comforts match report.......

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