Following the departure of coach Steve Wales due to work and family demands, Andy Leese has wasted no time in appointing Jon Meakes to join the management team.  Andy said “Jon and I worked together at Cheshunt, Potters Bar Town and Chesham United over a period of 17 years. Jon left Chesham in 2018 and has helped us with scouting duties over the last twelve months or so. He brings a wealth of knowledge and will work with me and Maz as we look to build on our decent 2020-21 start. We are delighted to get Jon in and, on a personal level, I am looking forward to us working together again”.

Meanwhile, Jake Murphy has replaced Ed Thompson as goalkeeping coach, following Ed stepping down from the role due to personal commitments.

Welcome both!

Advance tickets for this match can be purchased via this link:

https://corinthiancasualsfc.ktckts.com/event/ccs2021h03/corinthian-casuals-vs-enfield-town

Additional matchday information from Corinthian-Casuals:

Adults £11 Concessions & NHS (please show ID)  £7.00  Students (please show ID)  £6.00  U18’s  £1.00  

We are selling tickets in advance and also selling on the gate. We have a capacity of 600 at the moment and wouldn’t anticipate getting over this. No refreshments available at this game.

Drivers should sse postcode  KT9 1TQ  for SatNav. The ground is situated just off the A3 not far from the Tolworth roundabout. If you are travelling north from the M25, you can join the A3 at junction 10 towards London. Stay on the A3 until you reach the 50mph speed limit, continue under the Hook roundabout and move into the left hand lane. Bear LEFT onto Hook Rise North for 0.2 mile (Tolworth Junction). At the roundabout, take the fourth exit (as if you were going to rejoin the A3 going south towards Portsmouth) then almost immediately take slip road on left onto Hook Rise South for 0.5 mile.

If you are travelling south from London on the A3, take the Tolworth Junction exit. At roundabout, take the second exit (as if you were going to rejoin the A3 going towards Portsmouth) then almost immediately take slip road on left onto Hook Rise South for 0.5 mile.

Turn left into Queen Mary Close. King George’s Field and car park are under the railway bridge on the right hand side. 

The club’s covid risk assessments and visitor information can be found here: http://www.corinthian-casuals.com/covid-risk-assessments.html

Any futher information received will be posted here as soon as possible.

Our Isthmian League Premier Division match on 20th October v Margate (7.45pm kick-off) is a limited capacity all-ticket match, which will take account of the experience of recent matches and of government guidelines. Although some specific adjustments may continue to be made in the light of any further Covid-19 announcements, Margate tickets are now on public sale.

You can buy your match tickets at https://shop.etfc.london/events . You may need to scroll down to apply for your chosen match and ticket type.

Adults: £11.00
Concessions*: £7.00
Under-21’s**: £7.00
Under-16’s**: £1.00

* Concessions includes students and over 65’s
** ID with proof of age may be required.

Match ticket applicants will be issued with a digital (quick response code) e-ticket which can be swiped at the gate on a mobile phone or be printed out for entry. Please note that an invoice will also be forwarded; this is not your ticket. If there are any issues with e-ticket delivery, please check your spam/junk folders before emailing webteam@etfc.london

There will be an opportunity to purchase a seat in the very limited accommodation in the main stand (£4). There will also be a limited opportunity to pay for, and reserve for collection at the turnstiles, a hard copy of the matchday programme (£2).  If you are purchasing a Main Stand Transfer/and or a hard copy programme, hard copy printouts of the respective QR codes are preferred at the match. An electronic version of the matchday programme will also be available online for purchase in due course. #GoToTown subscribers will get their e-programme in the normal way. Season ticket holder arrangements will be notified via e-mail.

There will be a table service outside bar on a first come first serve basis. Drinks must be ordered and consumed at the table and cannot be taken away. Contactless payment will be accepted and tables will be cleaned regularly. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and patience whilst we adapt to these new ways of working. THESE ARRANGEMENTS MAY CHANGE IN LIGHT OF GOVERNMENT ADVICE.

As announced previously, the club have taken a number of comprehensive precautions to make the QEII Stadium safe, particularly with regard to social distancing.  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 very important as the club considers the possibility of increased numbers at future matches.

Please remember that the match day experience at the QEII Stadium will not be as supporters will remember! Following queuing in a socially distanced manner, you will have your temperature taken upon entry, you should listen to and act upon all advice before, during and after the match from stewards, club officials and via any tannoy announcements, as the club looks to do the right thing, incrementally, with the safety of all in mind.  Certain facilities will remain closed or be limited, and further announcements on these will be made online and at the match.

There will be signage in place, and parts of the ground will be subject to a one-way system for additional safety. Toilets will be subject to social distancing measures. Spectators should come prepared for inclement weather as there will be a strict adherence to maintaining social distancing under the limited cover at the ground. Umbrellas are permitted, although you should of course bear in mind the need to avoid blocking other spectators’ view.

Finally, following recent government announcements the newly launched NHS Covid-19 app arrangements are due to be in operation. The NHS Covid-19 app has a feature that allows users to quickly and easily ‘check in’ to a venue by scanning a displayed code at the venue. The information stays on the user’s phone. If there is an outbreak associated with a venue, a message will be sent to the relevant app users with the necessary public health advice. This will help to avoid the reintroduction of lockdown measures and support the country to return to, and maintain, a more normal way of life.

The app is for smartphones and for over 16s only. Alternative track and trace arrangements will be made on the day for those aged 16 and under and for those without smartphones. Further background information on the newly announced arrangements can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/nhs-covid-19-app-launches-across-england-and-wales and specifically on downloading the app here: https://covid19.nhs.uk/

Popular club first team coach Steve Wales is stepping down from his role this week.

Manager Andy Leese said “Steve’s work and family demands have changed considerably this year, and so his departure has been planned for a while. It is sad to see him go, as his input each week is invaluable.

“I’ve worked with Steve as a player and coach for many years so, on a personal level, it’s a real disappointment to see him go. He has served the game well over the last twenty years or so.

“It’s a pity we didn’t get to see the best of him as a player when he signed in 2017, but injury took its toll. He still looks great in training when he joins in! Hopefully Steve will assist us with some scouting work but, with a young family, his time is limited. Maz and I will continue as we are for now and will look to add to the management team if we can. We have one or two options to explore, and will update everyone as and when we do make any changes”.

All the best, Steve!

Following recent advice from Enfield Council we are unable to operate our proposed “takeaway” bar this Saturday.

As a result we will now be operating two sit down only bars.

Butlers Bar

Butlers Bar will be open for reserved tables only (with a minimum spend per table to reserve the seats). These can be booked for two sittings, Pre Game/Half time (1.30-3pm and HT) and Post Game (Final whistle -7pm), bookings can be made via this link https://shop.etfc.london/event/enfield-town-v-leatherhead . Access will be through the double doors to the main building once you are inside the ground. Entry to the main building will restricted to those with Butlers Bar or Main Stand reservations and face masks should be worn when travelling around the building.

Outside Bar

We will be operating a table service outside bar on a first come first serve basis. Drinks must be ordered and consumed at the table and can not be taken away.

Contactless payment will be accepted at both bars and tables will be cleaned regularly.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation and patience whilst we adapt to these new ways of working.

In addition to these arrangements, season tickets will be available to pick up outside the ground for those supporters who have yet to do so, pre-ordered programmes will be available inside the ground for collection and the club plan to re-introduce the sale of 50:50 and Golden Goal tickets (for correct-money cash only – winners to be paid by bank transfer).

The club shop will be opening after 2pm with a limited service, primarily to purchase/order your home, away or 3rd shirts.

A reminder that, in line with the club’s incremental approach to matchday arrangements as a whole, electronic home matchday programmes are available to purchase online: https://shop.etfc.london/ at below the hard copy cover price (the Lewes programme was only available in e-format).

Alternatively, a strictly limited number of hard copy programmes are available to pay for and reserve for collection on matchdays (see https://shop.etfc.london/event/enfield-town-v-leatherhead for Saturday 10th October v Leatherhead, scroll down to the programme option). With limited print runs and the chance that hard copies will sell out in advance of game day why not play safe and reserve a copy!

#GoToTown subscribers will receive their programmes in the usual way.

Match tickets for Town v Leatherhead (Saturday 10th October 3pm) ARE NOW SOLD OUT

Our Isthmian League Premier Division match on 10th October v Leatherhead (3pm kick-off) is a limited capacity all-ticket match, which will take account of the experience of recent matches and government guidelines. Although some specific adjustments may continue to be made in the light of any further Covid-19 announcements, Leatherhead tickets are now on public sale.

You can buy your match tickets at https://shop.etfc.london/events . You may need to scroll down to apply for your chosen match and ticket type.

Adults: £11.00
Concessions*: £7.00
Under-21’s**: £7.00
Under-16’s**: £1.00

* Concessions includes students and over 65’s
** ID with proof of age may be required.

Match ticket applicants will be issued with a digital (quick response code) e-ticket which can be swiped at the gate on a mobile phone or be printed out for entry. Please note that an invoice will also be forwarded; this is not your ticket. If there are any issues with e-ticket delivery, please check your spam/junk folders before e-mailing webteam@etfc.london

In addition for the Leatherhead match, on a trial basis, there will be an opportunity to purchase a seat in the very limited accommodation in the main stand (£4). There will also be a limited opportunity to pay for, and reserve for collection at the turnstiles, a hard copy of the matchday programme (£2).  If you are purchasing a Main Stand Transfer/and or a hard copy programme, hard copy printouts of the respective QR codes are strongly preferred at the turnstiles.  An electronic version of the programme will also be available online for purchase in due course. #GoToTown subscribers will get their e-programme in the normal way.

Season ticket holder arrangements have been notified direct via e-mail.

As announced previously, the club have taken a number of comprehensive precautions to make the QEII Stadium safe, particularly with regard to social distancing.  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 very important as the club considers the possibility of increased numbers at future matches.

Please remember that the match day experience at the QEII Stadium will not be as supporters will remember! Following queuing in a socially distanced manner, you will have your temperature taken upon entry, you should listen to and act upon all advice before, during and after the match from stewards, club officials and via any tannoy announcements, as the club looks to do the right thing, incrementally, with the safety of all in mind.  Certain facilities will remain closed or be limited, and further announcements on these will be made nearer to the date of the match.
There will be signage in place, and parts of the ground will be subject to a one-way system for additional safety. Toilets will be subject to social distancing measures. Spectators should come prepared for inclement weather as there will be a strict adherence to maintaining social distancing under the limited cover at the ground. Umbrellas are permitted, although you should of course bear in mind the need to avoid blocking other spectators’ view.

Finally, following recent government announcements the newly launched NHS Covid-19 app arrangements are due to be in operation. The NHS Covid-19 app has a feature that allows users to quickly and easily ‘check in’ to a venue by scanning a displayed code at the venue. The information stays on the user’s phone. If there is an outbreak associated with a venue, a message will be sent to the relevant app users with the necessary public health advice. This will help to avoid the reintroduction of lockdown measures and support the country to return to, and maintain, a more normal way of life.

The app is for smartphones and for over 16s only. Alternative track and trace arrangements will be made on the day for those aged 16 and under and for those without smartphones. Further background information on the newly announced arrangements can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/nhs-covid-19-app-launches-across-england-and-wales and specifically on downloading the app here: https://covid19.nhs.uk/

Regards,

ETFC Board

Town v Kingstonian, postponed on 3rd October, will now be played on Tuesday 13th October (7.45pm).

Anyone who has already reserved an e-ticket for the match – originally postponed on 3rd October (3pm) and now scheduled to be played on 13th October (7.45pm) you do not need to do anything – your existing e-ticket will be valid at the turnstiles.

Anyone who has yet to book a match ticket you can still do so via https://shop.etfc.london/events

Season ticket holders have been contacted separately.

Hard copies of matchday programmes can also be ordered in advance via https://shop.etfc.london/events . Electronic copies (original date without brief update) can be ordered (50p below hard copy cover price) here: https://shop.etfc.london/

Butlers Bar will be open for reserved tables only (with a minimum spend per table to reserve the seats). These can be booked for pre-game/half time, and bookings can be made via the tickets link https://shop.etfc.london/events . Access will be through the double doors to the main building once you are inside the ground. Entry to the main building will restricted to those with Butlers Bar or Main Stand reservations and face masks should be worn when travelling around the building.

We will also be operating a table service outside bar on a first come first serve basis. Drinks must be ordered and consumed at the table and can not be taken away. Contactless payment will be accepted at both bars and tables will be cleaned regularly.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation and patience whilst we adapt to these new ways of working.

The Town v Kingstonian Isthmian League Premier match (3rd October) has been called off due to a waterlogged pitch.

Ticketholders have been contacted via email. If you are a ticket holder and have not received an email, please email the clubshop@etfc.london

Horsham FC, The Camping World Community Stadium, Hop Oast, Worthing Road, Horsham RH13 0AX. Telephone: 01403 458854

Please note that Horsham FC have advised that: to ensure HFC keep the attendance for the match within the current restricted capacity of 600, the club are selling tickets in advance. These can be purchased online (£11/£6/£2) at https://horshamfc.ktckts.com/event/hor2021ipl03/horsham-v-enfield-town.

There is limited parking at the ground itself and it will be prioritised for club and match officials, players, official guests and supporters with limited mobility (this last category MUST book a parking space in advance at admin@horshamfc.co.uk.) Supporters should park in Horsham Park & Ride RH13 0AD, which is a five minute walk away. There is no charge for
parking there and stewards will be on hand to give directions to the ground.

There is strictly NO matchday parking in Worthing Road, Denne Park, Salisbury Road, Horsham Golf & Fitness or the access lane to the Stadium.

Tickets are on sale for both home and away supporters through the HFC website. Tickets must be purchased beforehand to ensure supporters can be admitted and to ensure that HFC do not exceed the 600 restricted capacity under government regulations. You should be aware that there was a crowd of 595 for the last match. HFC will review the situation on the night to see if there is still some capacity but all supporters should understand that they could well have a wasted journey if they assume that they can purchase tickets at the gate. HFC’s strong preference is for card transactions at the bars and food outlets in order to assist with safety, but can also accept cash.

Wider Horsham FC information, including covid risk assessment material, is available via: https://www.horshamfc.co.uk/

Should HFC provide any updated information it will appear here as soon as possible.