As part of our celebrations to mark the club’s 20th Anniversary, a special edition shirt has been produced to commemorate the occasion. The shirt has a number of special features incorporated into the design to make it even more special than usual and the club hope this will make it a firm favourite with fans old and new.

Featuring “Our Club” and “20” on the back, with the Kick It Out logo at the bottom, the bespoke shirt celebrates our values of inclusion and equality

You can secure your shirt by placing your order through the club shop at the following link. Be sure to order early to have it in time for the coming season.

https://shop.etfc.london/product/special-edition-20th-anniversary-commemorative-shirt-adults

As part of our 20th Anniversary at Enfield Town FC we are auctioning one Tottenham Hotspur FC Signed Team Shirt accompanied with a certificate of Authentication.

https://shop.etfc.london/product-category/auctions

Official Signature Tottenham Hotspur Football Signed by members of the 2020/21 first-team squad. This amazing piece of memorabilia comes with a Certificate Of Authenticity issued by Spurs and a signature info sheet. Includes Harry Kane, Heung Min Son, Hugo Lloris, Toby Alderweireld, Gareth Bale, Steven Bergwijn, Joe Hart, Joe Rodon plus many others

This auction closes midday 17th July 2021 and the winner will be contacted prior to the Enfield Town v Tottenham U23 friendly on the 20th July.

The Signed Shirt  Tottenham FC will be presented at the game on the 20th July 2021.

It was 20 years ago today may be a phrase made famous by Sgt Pepper but today, June 23, is a milestone in the history of our club – 20 years since we were formed as Enfield Town FC, writes Andrew Warshaw.

It’s been an interesting journey to say the least, with several  bumps and bruises along the way.

Some of you will remember us being allowed entry into Essex Senior League all those years ago (see attached programme cover of our first ever league game). Others among you were not even born.

There were times when many wondered how long it would take to create our own identity. But now not only do we have a stadium to be proud of in the heart of Enfield but, as the country’s first supporter-owned club, we have carved out a template that has not only been copied by a string of other clubs but has brought us plaudits from across non-league football – and not just in the UK.

It isn’t every day that a grass-roots non-league football club discovers a whole new fan base – especially one hundreds of miles away overseas.

We are now, would you believe, being avidly supported by a Spanish website whose readers have taken The Towners to their collective hearts as a result of our fan ownership ethos.

Every month, Aficion Deportiva, founded two years by a group of student journalists and read by over 40,000 fans across Spain, features articles on our progress.

Pablo Triguero, who co-ordinates the website’s amateur football coverage, explained: “When I was a child, I was a big fan of the Premier League and its star players.”

“But in recent years a lot of things have changed, not least clubs’ relationship with the fans. That’s when I started to look into the whole concept of fan ownership and discovered Enfield Town. “I love the way the club is focussed on the community.”

He’s not the only one. Many fans have become disillusioned with the money-driven world of the professional game, fuelled by the widely condemned concept of the European Super League.

It’s another reason why our 20^th birthday is such a special occasion and we will be celebrating it in fitting style just as soon as the government’s Covid guidelines become clearer, not least as a thank you to all those who have contributed so generously to the ongoing crowd-funding appeal. Watch this space on that!

Our chairman Paul Reed, who has worked tirelessly to get us to where we are now, summed up what the anniversary means.

“The last 20 years have been an amazing journey for us all at Enfield Town FC – from starting off very much as a protest of Enfield FC supporters determined to have a team to support back in our borough through to the ever-growing club we see today,” said Paul.

“The fact that we are here today as a strong and progressive club is tribute to the many hundreds of people who have volunteered their time, resources and money to support us through our growth both on and off the pitch. There are far too many to thank but they all know who they are and I hope they all feel that have a club that they can call their own and be very proud of.”

“Personally I feel very privileged to have been part of this journey but know that myself and my fellow board members are only temporary custodians and that we need to continue to build the club on firm foundations so that it can keep growing and thriving for many decades to come.”

“Being the first fan-owned club in the UK is something we are all immensely proud off and are thrilled to have led the way for many fantastic clubs who have followed in our footsteps. It’s great that fan ownership is still firmly on the football agenda in 2021 and hopefully we’ll see a big increase in supporter-led clubs in the years to come.”

No-one goes back further when it comes to remembering the trials and tribulations of the local football scene back in the day than fellow board director Les Gold, one of the most familiar faces in and around QE11 who has done as much as anyone to put us on the map.

Les, now 80, has all kinds of memorabilia from on and around the  time the club was formed in 2001 which, he says, he cherishes as much today as ever.

“Getting our own home after playing at Brimsdown  and everything else that happened was wonderful,” Les recalls. “The Council were very good to us. A lot of people still associate us with the old Enfield FC but the way I see it, Enfield FC represent memories whereas Enfield Town is our history.”

“Even in the lower leagues, we always had a strong following. If visiting teams won at our place, they reacted as if they’d won the World Cup.”

“Has it been a struggle at times financially? Of course but I’m so proud of the professional way the club is run. They are a huge part of me in my 80s. I find it very therapeutic.”

As part of our anniversary celebrations, Tottenham Hotspur have kindly agreed to donate a signed shirt and ball for us to auction on the evening of the eagerly awaited pre-season fixture against their under-23 team on July 20. The plan is for a prominent Spurs figure to be  present to award the auctioned items to the successful bidder on the night.

There will, of course, be other activities  to mark our 20^th birthday of which more later. In the meantime, we eagerly look forward to our members’ meeting on July 8.

Happy Birthday and COYT!

We are pleased to announce that a date has now been fixed for our pre-season friendly against Tottenham Hotspur whose under-23 team will visit us on Tuesday, July 20 (kickoff 7pm), in what is sure to be a hugely anticipated fixture as part of our 20^th anniversary celebrations.

It is expected that our illustrious neighbours will be donating a signed shirt and ball to us to auction, with details to be announced nearer the time

With the prestigious game scheduled to take place 24 hours after the proposed lifting of Covid-19 restrictions by the government, we are ideally hoping for a bumper attendance in what will a stern test for the boys in the build-up to the new season.

Tickets will be available for pre-sale nearer the time and capacity will be based on government guidelines to ensure those attending can do so safely.

Watch this space!

The Board are pleased to announce that the annual pre-season members meeting will be held on July 8th when Towners fans will receive an update on plans for the new campaign and be able to ask questions.

Because of ongoing Covid restrictions, the meeting will be held by Zoom with precise time and link to follow.

Members will be given an update on which players are no longer with the club, who is staying, all the new signings up to that point, details of the club captaincy and all the latest information about our 20^th anniversary celebrations and pre-season friendlies.

Be sure to save the date!

Due to adverse weather conditions, tonight’s showing of A Star Is Born — the final open air cinema event at the club — has had to be regretfully cancelled. All ticket holders will be contacted shortly by event organisers Adventure Cinemas

Due to adverse weather forecast for this evening and into tonight, the first nights Open Cinema Event of Mamma Mia has been cancelled. All ticket holders will be contacted shortly by event organisers Adventure Cinemas

We are delighted to announce a competitive list of pre-season friendlies ahead of an expected Aug 14 start to the 2021-22 season.

Following our prestige July 24 fixture at FC United of Manchester, which is generating national media interest, three days later we take on Borehamwood at home which promises to be a stern test given that they are two divisions higher.

Then on Saturday, July 31, we entertain Hayes and Yeading followed by visit on Aug 3 to Andy Leese’s former club Chesham United.

Finally, one week before the scheduled start of the new campaign, Grays Athletic come to QEII for the FSA Supporters Shield by which time we should have a fair idea of our playing squad for the season.

All kick-off times can be found elsewhere on the website.

Experience your favourite film under the stars in a fantastic location this Summer. Adventure Cinema returns to locations all over the UK with a range of cult classics, family favourites and recent blockbusters. Embark on an evening of escapism and join us for a cinematic open-air adventure.

❗ Book with confidence, 100% money back guarantee should our events not be able to go ahead.
🙋‍♂️  All events will follow government guidelines and be laid out in a socially spacious way.

🍕  Hot food and a fully stocked bar will be available on-site.

👪  Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

🌤️ The British weather won’t stop us from going ahead – so please come prepared for rain or shine!

💺 No seating provided unless you have VIP tickets. Blankets and camping chairs are allowed.

🍿 Picnics welcome but NO glass.

🚻 On-site toilets will be available including accessible facilities. A hand sanitising station will be positioned outside, and the toilets will be cleaned regularly.

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For the May 21-23 cinema nights at QEII, book tickets here: https://www.adventurecinema.co.uk/venues/enfield-town-fc

Dear Member,
we’ve had a horrible year with Covid19, which has seen our club’s survival at the mercy of Government Grants and the overwhelming generosity of supporters donating last year’s season ticket purchases to our cause. Without either we’d be looking at a very different financial scenario ahead on our return in July.

Last year saw the power Fan Ownership had when our Crowdfunding Appeal over achieved and paid for replacement floodlights and enabled us to purchase a new coolant system as well, both extremely vital for us to operate.

This year we have a number of projects which are costly and again needs Supporters input to enable us a stronger financial standing when our Stadium doors open up once again.

We’re looking to raise between £4,000 and £5,000 to meet the costs of the following items which in turn will help generate further income for our Club in what is going to be a financial season of the unknown.

1- Fitting out our newly purchased Marquee
We need to kit out the new marquee for use on match days and this would include things like lighting, and beer pumps to improve options. We hope the marquee will expand our bar capacity further and enable supporters to comfortably enjoy their day at the QE Stadium in all weathers whilst we all adjust to the Coronavirus risk assessments until things return to normality.

2- Refrigerators in Butlers Bar
Refrigerators in Butlers Bar are past their sell by date and have been repaired numerous times. We need to start to replace them for use in the upstairs bar and also for service in the marquee if possible.

3- A new large flag to Commemorate our 20th Anniversary
The current large match day flag has served us well since you the supporters purchased it in 2013 and will continue to serve us for many years to come.
Many supporters have suggested it’s time for a new one to commemorate our 20th Anniversary.
The Ultras have already agreed on a design and feel the new flag will, like the current flag, also become a major focal point for supporters and new visitors to have pictures with at the Stadium.

4- Club Shop Fittings
In case you’re unaware, we’ve now got a 3rd Portable Cabin on site as you walk in from the Turnstiles. The board managed to secure the cabin from local company Fairview Homes.
Thanks to the hard work of Mark Thompson and his son George (Cameraman) the cabin is secured and also fully powered up.
The intention is to use the cabin as a Walk-in Club shop enabling supporters and visitors to have a better view of items on sale as well as other potential goods for sale.
However we would like to install the customary and similar Shop Fixture and Fittings we are accustomed to when visiting shops on the high street.

5- Additional outdoor seating – wooden pub bench/tables
To meet our outdoor bar requirements. We feel we could do with more for supporters comfort and enjoyment, it will also lessen the burden on our volunteers bringing masses of chairs/tables to and from Butlers Bar, especially if the lifts broken down as well.

6- FC United Trip
Lastly, I’m sure you’re all aware that we’ve confirmed our agreement for a return fixture with fellow Fan Owned club FC United of Manchester following their visit to the QE Stadium in July 2019.
We would like to take as many supporters as possible to the game and funds raised would help subsidise the cost of the trip

Therefore we are putting out an appeal for a ‘2021 Supporters Whip’ to meet all the needs we have listed above or to meet as many of them as possible.
No sum donated is too small i.e £20×350 members and we’ll comfortably meet and exceed our aims, £10×350 members will achieve the majority of the listed requirements.
Whether it a £5 or £100 donation it all adds up, as we saw with our very successful Crowdfunding Appeal last year.

Donations can be given conveniently online via the Club Shop https://shop.etfc.london/product/donation

Donations can be paid into the Club Account below and referenced ’Whip’ so our treasurers can put the monies towards these items
Sort code 20-45-45
Account 43222942
Acc name is ETFC Ltd

Once again on behalf of the board we’d like to Thank everyone of you for the continued support and secondly proving you can’t beat A Community Fan Owned Club when it calls out for some help.

Roll on 2021/22