For those who think I just turn up at games, have a pint, put on a tie and make boring speeches, this page will keep you briefly informed of just some of the activities of the Patron…in addition of course to keeping this website as up to date as possible. DH
Tuesday 16 March 2010: stand in for Ian doing the bar
Monday 15 March 2010: birthday drink with Dalby and Munch
Sunday 14 March 2010: watch Sunday firsts go out of Premier Cup on penalties
Saturday 13 March 2010: presentation of new kit followed by game with Oakwood
Tuesday 9 March 2010: meeting with Sunday Second Team manager
Monday 8 March 2010: meeting with Sunday First Team manager
Saturday 6 March 2010: at ground for reserves game with Bearsted
Tuesday 2 March 2010: Training at Stanhope … clubnight at ground … lots of debt money came in tonight!
Monday 1 March 2010: Committee Meeting
Saturday 27 February 2010: Chairman Stan gives me a lift to Dartford for the Reserves cup match. Not a very enjoyable experience but that’s football … and even the beer was awful!
Tuesday 23 February 2010: down the ground for club night
21 February 2010: off to Appledore, crap weather but a Charity Trophy win and good atmosphere in the local pub
Saturday 20 February 2010: off to the Oast House to watch the Green against the University of Kent
Tuesday 16 February 2010: down the ground for clubnight
Sunday 14 February 2010: both games off as a result of the snow
Saturday 13 February 2010: watched the boys battle to overcome AFC Sheppey at Sheerness … good beer and social atmosphere … most importantly three points!
Thursday 4 February 2010: excellent night out with committee meeting followed by first class meal
Tuesday 2 February 2010: down the clubhouse where Stan became excited with the TV as Celtic lost again
Saturday 30 January 2010: ceremony in the morning for naming the new development and the ’sod’ turning/watch Saturday Reserves win/drink at the ground watching game on ESPN
Friday 29 January 2010: meet with Mr T Lockett
Saturday/Sunday 23/24 January 2010: apart from updating website, the weekend is taken up with work…happy birthday to Maxine and apologies for my absence from party
Sunday 17 January 2010: watching Sunday first team
Saturday 16 January 2010: watching Saturday first team
Tuesday 12 January 2010: down the ground for a pint with players/managers as training at Stanhope called off due to the snow
Saturday 9 January 2010: was going down the ground but car snowed in, didn’t fancy walking in that crap, so carrying on with 80th anniversary planning
Friday 8 January 2010: talks with some managers
Thursday 7 January 2010: planning for the 80th … lots of ideas to begin putting together/feedback from Terry on meetings re new development ground which is very encouraging
Monday 4 January 2010: at the ground for Committee Meetings
Sunday 3 January 2010: with our games off, much planning to do for tomorrow’s meetings…our 80th anniversary really starts from now and the hope is that all members play a role…more details on the website as the committee put things together
Saturday 2 January 2010: at last some football to watch at Cobdown which proved to be the only Green game on at the weekend
Tuesday 29 December 2009: at ground for training and meeting managers re eligible players for all teams for the weekend
Thursday 24 December 2009: Settling up the electric and water bills makes a dent in the old finances! Happy Christmas to all readers!
Wednesday 23 December 2009: Getting things organised for 80th anniversary celebrations; writing Patron’s Christmas Message
Tuesday 22 December 2009: Drinks with BG members in Phoenix
Sunday 20 December 2009: spend 11am-1pm at the ground…good to see Derek and Stuart West…Trent recalled his partying night with Bins (I know how Harry Redknapp feels … turn your back for five minutes and these youngsters are causing havoc to society). Matt calls in with Anne who fortunately has some video clippage of these irresponsible party-goers that might be useful for the website! Thanks again to Ian for opening up.
Saturday 19 December 2009: games off so spend day at the ground…thanks to Ian and all those who turned up for a drink
Tuesday 15 December 2009: Club Forum night at the ground; well attended with lots of frank discussion
Sunday 13 December 2009: Go to Kingswood for the Kent Premier Cup tie with Star United, piddling hard, game off, come back to watch Sunday Reserves defeat Wye Monarchs.
Saturday 12 December 2009: Watch reserves game with Borden Reserves. Needed a drink to get over that one lads! Even Derek stopped for two to numb the memory. Still, let’s go again next time versus Kennington Reserves.
Thursday 10 December 2009: Talks with Sunday first team manager/AndyDavis is keen to run a youth side for us next season … perhaps with Fred Ruby [but Fred doesn't know yet ... minor detail!]
Tuesday 8 December 2009: Mr Holloway has a night off so Patron does the bar at clubnight: very pleasant drink/chat with Ricky Milton, Matt Wedge, Ian Mace, Trent Smith, Craig and Dave Smith
Monday 7 December 2009: Executive and General Management Council meetings
Sunday 6 December 2009: Both Green games off/lunchtime meeting with Sunday Reserves manager/preparing players’ accounts
Wednesday 2 December 2009: Meeting with Sunday First team manager
Tuesday 1 December 2009: Talks with a number of managers/down the ground for club night/further confirmation from the Borough Council of the project that will soon see improved facilities at the ground
Monday 30 November 2009: Meeting with Trevor Strand who rejoins the club as No 2 to Dave Smith on Saturdays
Sunday 29 November 2009: games both off but plenty to plan; offer from a potential manager to follow up and I will meet hopefully tomorrow night
Saturday 28 November 2009: watching Saturday firsts against Tonbridge Invicta; meeting Will at ground for sponsorship deal handshake; talks with our historian Derek West (more about Derek and his work shortly)
Friday 27 November 2009: organising photoshoot for tomorrow with Paul Carter, also to make sure Will is ok to visit the ground
Wednesday 25 November 2009: Treasurer’s work – getting players’ accounts updated – can be a long job!
Tuesday 24 November 2009: Club night at the ground
Sunday 22 November 2009: Games called off so spent day working and family
Saturday 21 November 2009: Morning = a meeting with the Chairman, Phil Wedge, Trent Thomas, Ian Mace concerning the Saturday Reserves situation. An official statement will be issued during the weekend on the outcome. Afternoon = Watching Saturday first team win away to Kennington. Evening = a meeting with the Sunday first team manager and Trent Thomas.
Thursday 19 November 2009: Meeting with Ashford Youth Forum followed by meeting with ‘Will’ manager of The Albion public house
Wednesday 18 November 2009: Attend CASE Annual General Meeting at Norman House
Tuesday 17 November 2009: Club night at the ground
Sunday 15 November 2009: Watch Sunday firsts at Mote Park in Kent Sunday Premier Cup
Saturday 14 November 2009: Watch Saturday reserves at home
