All the news stories from September 2002
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WYCOMBE v PLYMOUTH
(Saturday 28th September 2002)
Wycombe gained a long overdue victory when two goals from Darren Currie saw Plymouth Argyle beaten 2-1 at Adams Park on Saturday. Click link for report and pictures.
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UNDER 17'S VICTORY
(Saturday 28th September 2002)
A penalty in the eight minute of stoppage time earned the U17's a dramatic 3-2 victory over Brentford at Molins on Saturday morning. Wanderers came from behind twice to level through Lee Parrach and Nicky Beasant (son of Dave the ex-Wimbledon 'keeper), before a trip on Parrach won the spot kick that was dispatched by Kieron Gradwell. The U19's were without a game.
Youth Team info 2002/2003 |
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FANZINE RETURNS
(Saturday 28th September 2002)
Wycombe Wanderers Fanzine Tales of a Chairboy made its re-appearance after more than two years away. The new issue featured an interview with Jason Cousins and Dave Carroll and it's hoped this will be reproduced on COTN in the near future. |
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FANS HIT BACK
(Friday 27th September 2002)
Fans have hit back at being branded a disgrace during the 2-1 home defeat to Crewe while Lawrie Sanchez has challenged fans to come and debate the situation at the Fans Forum on Monday 14th October. Click here for full story
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FANS FORUM
(Tuesday 24th September 2002)
The Club have responded to recent criticisms of poor communication by arranging an 'open to all' fans forum directly after the Club AGM on Monday 14th October. The event will take place in the Vere Suite from 8.30pm and Lawrie Sanchez will be in attendance along with Chairman Ivor Beeks plus some players, non-playing staff and the new Club caterers |
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BRENTFORD 1 WYCOMBE 0
(Saturday 21st September 2002)
Wanderers poor run continued as a solitary second-half penalty saw Brentford run out 1-0 winners and condemn Wycombe to a fourth consecutive League defeat.
Brentford 1 Wycombe 0 - Match report |
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YOUTHS IMPROVEMENT
(Saturday 21st September 2002)
There were better results for The Wanderers' Youth Teams at the weekend with the U19's drawing 2-2 at Luton Town and the U17's having an excellent 3-2 victory at Portsmouth. And it could have been better as the U19's were leading 2-0 at half-time with goals from Leon Gordon and James Rogers.
Youth Team info 2002/2003 |
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BEEKS SLAMS BOO-BOYS
(Friday 20th September 2002)
Chairman Ivor Beeks has slammed Wycombe fans following the midweek defeat to Crewe. He told the Bucks Free Press "I thought out fans were a disgrace. You heard them booing when we went 1-0 up." Beeks went on to add "I can categorically tell them they are wasting their time. I will not be getting rid of the manager". Full story and comment
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COUSINS' TESTIMONIAL
(Friday 20th September 2002)
COTN can now confirm that the much awaited testimonial game for Jason Cousins versus Celtic wil take place on Tuesday 8th October at Adams Park. It is an ALL-TICKET affair with prices as per League games. See link for more details.
Cousins' Testimonial info |
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200 NOT OUT FOR SANCHEZ
(Friday 20th September 2002)
Lawrie Sanchez will take take charge of his 200th competitive game as Wycombe Manager in the Division Two game with Brentford at Griffin Park on Saturday. See link for full story and stats Sanchez 200 not out stats
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WANDERERS MAKE LOSS
(Thursday 19th September 2002)
The Club have issued financial statements for the 2001/2 season that report a net trading loss of £455,000 season compared to a a profit of £150,000 in the previous campaign. See link for more details Wanderers' lose less than expected
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TAYLOR IN FOR RESERVES
(Wednesday 18th September 2002)
Wanderers' Reserves lost 2-0 to Southend United at Buckingham Road in the Avon Insurance Combination. The visitors took the lead after 5 minutes when Roger Johnson handled in the box and Stuart Thurgood converted the resulting penalty. Barrington Belgrave added the second just before the break. The game marked the return of Martin Taylor from injury.
Team: Taylor, Smillie, Townsend, Johnson, Oliver, Simpemba, Ryan, Lynott (sub Philo), Cook, Dixon, Harris subs not used: Parsons, Williams, Griffiths
Wanderers' Reserves info 2002/2003
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DEPARTURES CONTINUE
(Wednesday 18th September 2002)
The fallout from the Chief Executive debacle continues with COTN understanding that Director of Commercial Development Jon Follenfant is also set to depart Adams Park within the next week. Follenfont, a former NAAFI work colleague of Monkman, was appointed into this new role last June. |
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WYCOMBE 1 CREWE 2
(Tuesday 17th September 2002)
Wanderers fell to their third successive League defeat on Tuesday evening as they went down 2-1 to Crewe Alexandra at Adams Park. See link for full match report.
Wycombe 1 Crewe 2 - Match report |
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CHIEF EXECUTIVE RESIGNS
(Tuesday 17th September 2002)
The Club have made the shock announcement that they have accepted the resignation of Chief Executive Simon Monkman. See link for full story Chief Executive resigns
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FITNESS GURU DRAFTED IN
(Monday 16th September 2002)
Wanderers have appointed fitness guru Pat Fox in another effort to reduce the amount of injuries amongst the playing squad. The New Zealander has gained most of his experience in Rugby development.
Wanderers appoint fitness guru
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WYCOMBE 1 BLACKPOOL 2
(Saturday 14th September 2002)
Wanderers return to Adams Park for the first time in nearly three weeks ended in disappointment as they went down 2-1 to Blackpool. Wycombe 1 Blackpool 2 - Match report |
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YOUTHS OUT OF CUP
(Saturday 14th September 2002)
Wanderers' U19's are out of the Football League Youth Alliance Cup after going down 2-0 to Brentford at Molins Sports Ground. Both the visitors goals were cracking efforts from substitute Stephen McNamara. The U17's lost 5-0 at QPR.
 Wanderers Youth Info 2002/2003
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WORTHINGTON CUP WIN
(Wednesday 11th September 2002)
Wanderers clawed their way through to the Second Round of the Worthington Cup with 2-1 extra-time victory over Swindon Town at the County Ground. Paul McCarthy popped up to head in the winner for Wycombe.
Swindon 1 Wycombe 2 - Match report
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WIGAN 3 WYCOMBE 0
(Saturday 7th September 2002)
Wanderers crashed 3-nil at Wigan on Saturday as Lawrie Sanchez stuck with his three up front policy. Lee McCulloch opened the scoring after just 4 minutes and two further goals from Andy Liddell sealed Wycombe's fate.
Wigan 3 Wycombe 0 - Match report
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YOUTHS IN CUP ACTION
(Saturday 7th September 2002)
Wanderers' U19's went down 2-0 at Oxford United in Football League Youth Alliance Cup. Both goals were in the second-half and came from the penalty spot . The U17's drew 3-3 at Brighton. Wanderers Youth Info 2002/2003
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RESERVES LOSE AT POMPEY
(Wednesday 4th September 2002)
Wanderers' Reserves went down 3-2 at Portsmouth in the Avon Insurance Combination. Jonny Dixon gave Wycombe the lead on 9 mins. but Pompey struck back with three goals before the break. Richard Harris reduced arrears on 64 mins. but Wycombe couldn't find a deserved leveller.Team: Williams, Smillie, Townsend, Oliver (sub 75 Simpemba), Thomson, Roberts, Ryan, Brown, Cook, Dixon (sub 81 Lynott), Harris subs not used: Philo, Parsons
Wanderers' Reserves info 2002/2003
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DEADLINE HOPE
(Tuesday 3rd September 2002)
The Football League are hopeful that FIFA will confirm this week that Nationwide Clubs will be officially exempt from the proposed 'transfer window' system that applies to Premier League Clubs. A temporary agreement currently allows transfers to take place. |
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LADIES TEAM KICK-OFF
(Sunday 1st September 2002)
Wycombe Wanderers Ladies kicked of their League campaign for 2002/3 with a 2-1 victory at Thatcham Town. See link for season preview, fixtures and latest match report
Wanderers' Ladies - 2002/2003 info
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