All the news stories from November 2003
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WYCOMBE 1 PETERBORO' 2
(Saturday 29th November 2003)
Another injury time goal condemned Wanderers to a 2-1 defeat against Peterborough on Saturday and while it may only be November, it will now take a monumental effort for Tony Adams to drag the team away from the relegation zone.
 Wycombe 1 Peterborough 2 - Report, reaction and stats
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U19 GO DOWN TO BRIGHTON
(Saturday 29th November 2003)
Wanderers' U19's went down 1-0 to Brighton at Molins Sports Ground on Saturday morning in the Umbro Isotonic Youth Alliance. In awkward conditions, Brighton's winner came in the 8th minute when Dean Cox forced the ball over the line from close range. Wycombe's side included triallists Nick Palm and Jermaine Hamilton. Youth Team info 2003-2004
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YT's AT BERKHAMSTED
(Saturday 29th November 2003)
Third Year Scholar Stuart Hole has joined Berkhamsted Town on a month long work experience deal. The 18 year old defender will be hoping to play in front of fellow Youth Teamer Tom Gott who has been on a work experience deal with The Ryman League Division One north side since the middle of November. |
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COUNTY TO SURVIVE
(Friday 28th November 2003)
Notts County look likely to beat the 9th December deadline set by the League to come out of adminstration. Adminstration official Paul Finnity said "As long as there are no unexpected hurdles on the horizon, things should run smoothly from this point onwards." The Blenheim Consortium are thought to be looking at 1st December as the launch date for the take over which will also see a major involvement with the Notts County Suppporters Trust. The trust reached their £250,000 target following a fund raising dinner and donations from the local council. Wanderers are due to play County at Meadow Lane on Saturday 13th December in what should be their first League game under the new regime. Notts County - Quick Guide
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GIBBO ROLE CONFIRMED
(Thursday 27th November 2003)
Chairboys on the Net can confirm that Terry Gibson's official role at the Club remains as Assistant Manager despite his absence from the bench at all but one of the First Team matches since the departure of Lawrie Sanchez. However, in a slight re-structuring of matchday duties, Gibson is now involved with Reserve Team matches while Fitness coach Peter Cawley has switched to the First Team. Both Gibson and Cawley are also involved with coaching at all levels within the Club. |
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TRAINING MATCH V GUNNERS
(Thursday 27th November 2003)
Tony Adams took a Wanderers First Team squad of 18 players to the Arsenal training ground on Thursday to take on a Gunners XI that initially included the likes of Dennis Bergkamp, Martin Keown and Jeremie Aliadiere. The training match eventually ended 3-3 with Wanderers' goals coming from Darren Currie, Gavin Holligan and Craig Faulconbridge.
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RESERVES LOSE TO QPR
(Tuesday 25th November 2003)
Wanderers' Reserves travelled to a wet and windy Northwood FC on Tuesday evening where they went down 1-0 to QPR in the Pontins Holiday's Combination. Rangers' goal came on 36 minutes from Richard Pacquette. Next Wednesday (3rd Dec) the Reserves are at home to Swindon Town with a 6.30pm kick-off. Entrance is FREE to all Season Ticket Holders.
Line-up v QPR: Williams, Dell, Reilly, Oliver, Rogers, Harding, Philo, Dixon, Cook, Harris (sub HT Bell), Faulconbridge - subs: Hole, Fox, Griffiths, Gott |
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RUGBY AFFECT ON WYCOMBE
(Tuesday 25th November 2003)
With England crowned as World Rugby Union Champions on Saturday 22nd November, the knock-on affect for Wanderers' tenants London Wasps may have serious implications on their agreement to use Adams Park. See link for full story.
Rugby affect on Wycombe - read more
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MARSHALL SIGNS ON
(Monday 24th November 2003)
It's been confirmed that former Arsenal trainee Scott Marshall has signed a deal with Wycombe until the end of the 2003/4 season. The 30 year old made a surprise First Team debut for Wycombe in the 0-0 draw at Wrexham on Saturday. The Scottish born central defender spent seven years at Highbury making 25 League appearances before a move to Southampton in the summer of 1998. He later moved to Brentford for a £250,000 fee but was released in the close season after a back injury plagued his time at Griffin Park. |
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WREXHAM 0 WYCOMBE 0
(Saturday 22nd November 2003)
Wanderers ground out a 0-0 draw at Wrexham on Saturday and had Frank Talia to thank for saving a 50th minute penalty . Former Arsenal defender Scott Marshall made his Wycombe debut while Craig Faulconbridge continued his comeback from injury by playing the final ten minutes.
Wrexham 0 Wycombe 0 - Match report
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CUP VICTORY FOR U19's
(Saturday 22nd November 2003)
Wanderers' U19's came from behind to snatch a 2-1 victory at Shrewsbury Town on Saturday in the 2nd Round tie of the Umbro Isotonic Youth Alliance Cup. Defender Stuart Hole scored the winner with just five minutes remaining. The draw for the Third Round was made on Monday and will see Wycombe travel to Swansea City on 17th January 2004.
Shewsbury 1 Wycombe 2 - U19's match details
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SUSPENSION WATCH
(Saturday 22nd November 2003)
Two Wanderers players would have been on their guard during Saturday's game at Wrexham. Jermaine McSporran and Steve Brown are both on four yellow cards so far this season and a further booking would mean an automatic one game suspension. Thankfully both players came through the game without a booking and will now be safe to face both Mansfield and Colchester in up and coming cup ties at Adams Park. |
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RESERVES v NORTHAMPTON
(Wednesday 19th November 2003)
Wanderers' Reserves drew 1-1 with Northampton Town on Wednesday afternoon at Adams Park in the Pontins Holiday's Combination. Gavin Holligan, returning after his short spell out through injury, opened the scoring on 59 minutes with a curling left footed effort from around 20 yards. However, after enjoying the better chances, Wanderers conceded a penalty with ten minutes left on the clock when Steve Dell fouled and Marc Richards converted to level the scores. Line-up: Williams, Dell, Warner, Hole, Oliver, Harding, McClurg (sub 65 Fox), Holligan (sub 84 Reilly), Cook, Dixon, Faulconbridge (sub 52 Harris) - subs not used: Tungatt Gott |
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CRAIG BACK AT LAST
(Wednesday 19th November 2003)
Craig Faulconbridge finally made his comeback from injury when, as planned, he put in just over half a game for the Reserves in Wednesday's Combination match with Northampton Town. The striker has been out of action for eight months and seemed to come through the match without too many problems. He will continue his comeback when the Reserves travel to Northwood on Tuesday 25th November to play QPR. |
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ANOTHER CAP FOR TED
(Tuesday 18th November 2003)
Mark Rogers picked up some more international experience when he played the final eight minutes for Canada in their 3-0 defeat to the Republic of Ireland at Lansdowne Road, Dublin on Tuesday. 'Ted' came on with the score at 2-0 but within a minute had seen Robbie Keane turn past him to score his second and Ireland's third of the night. Damien Duff had opened the scoring for Ireland in front of a 30,000 attendance. |
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GORMAN ON DEPARTURE
(Monday 17th November 2003)
John Gorman has dismissed speculation that he stood down from his position at Wycombe in order to take up another assistant role with Glenn Hoddle. Speaking to BBC Radio 5 on Monday evening, Gorman explained that he decided to go as he was finding it awkward stepping back down to coach following the arrival of Tony Adams. He also suggested that his wage would be better invested in the playing side. The Club have still to elaborate on the new role for current assistant Terry Gibson. |
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DREAM TEAM OVER
(Monday 17th November 2003)
Wanderers' followers were dealt the shock news on Monday afternoon that John Gorman had left the Club. A statement on the official website included no direct quotes from Gorman but added "John felt this was the right time for Tony Adams to make his own way in the job." This latest behind the scenes move comes just days after Club Directors described the Adams/Gorman partnership as 'The Dream Team'. |
| GUY RETURNS TO MILLERS
(Monday 17th November 2003)
As expected Guy Branston has returned to Rotherham following the completion of his second month on loan and an imminent two match suspension for his red card in the LDV game at Plymouth. The central defender made nine League appearances during his brief spell at Wycombe and also scored the winning goal in the LDV game against Cambridge United. |
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TED GETS CANADA CAP
(Saturday 15th November 2003)
Mark Rogers was a 63rd minute substitute for Canada during a 5-1 friendly defeat to the Czech Republic in Teplice on Saturday 15th November. The Wanderers' defender replaced Wigan's Jason deVos with the score already at 3-0. Rogers will be hoping for another cap in the friendly with Republic of Ireland in Dublin on Tuesday 18th November. |
| BOXING DAY 1PM KICK-OFF
(Monday 17th November 2003)
The kick-off time for the game at Brighton on Boxing Day (Friday 26th December) has been brought forward to 1pm to assist in the 'Park and Ride' operations that operate on matchdays at The Withdean. Wycombe fans intending to travel are being urged to use the OWWSA or WWISC supporters coaches as there is no public transport running that day. |
 | DELL GIVEN ANOTHER MONTH
(Monday 17th November 2003)
Steve Dell's contract at Wycombe has been extended by a month in order to give Tony Adams a chance of seeing the former Beaconsfield SYCOB defender in action. His initial three month contract expired in the week that Adams was appointed as Wanderers new Manager. |
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WYCOMBE 1 BRENTFORD 2
(Saturday 15th November 2003)
In Tony Adams' first match in full control of the team, Wanderers were dealt a cruel blow when an injury-time goal from Bees' substitute Jay Tabb saw the visitors snatch an undeserved 2-1 victory. Eddie Hutchinson had put the Bees ahead after 29 minutes but Jermaine McSporran fired in an equaliser in the 2nd half and had the better chances to have won the game.
Wycombe 1 Brentford 2 - Match report
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U19'S DRAW WITH COLU
(Saturday 15th November 2003)
Wanderers' Under 19's put in a good performance as they drew 1-1 with league leaders Colchester United on Saturday morning at Molins Sports Ground in the UMBRO Isotonic Youth Alliance. Robert Tungatt headed Wycombe into a 10th minute lead when he followed up a shot by Matty Fox which had been well saved by U's 'keeper Mark Cousins. However, the visitors levelled on 23 minutes when Danny Irving curled in a free-kick from the left hand edge of the box. Nathaniel Griffiths went close to grabbing a winner in the second-half but Wanderers had to settle for a point. Youth Team info 2003-2004
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RUBY WINS AWARD
(Friday 14th November 2003)
Darren Currie has won the FA Cup 'Player of the Round' award for his part in Wanderers 4-1 victory over Swindon following an online poll on thefa.com website. Wanderers fans rallied around to see that midfielder got 52% of votes from the three nominated players. 'Ruby' will receive £1000 worth of UMBRO football kit and equipment for donation to a local school, club or organisation of his choice as well as an engraved salver as a keepsake. In a press release, Currie said "I've never won anything like this before and I'm savouring every moment."
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TWO MORE TRIALLISTS
(Friday 14th November 2003)
Two more triallists joined Wanderers in the week for training. They are 21 year old goalkeeper John Rydahl from Danish side Hik and 24 year old striker Ole Budtz who is currently playing for Cercle Brugge in the Belgium League but who is also Danish with experience at Roskilde and the Danish U18 and U19 sides. |
| GRIMANDI SPECULATION
(Thursday 13th November 2003)
Speculation continues on a possible move to Wycombe by Gilles Grimandi. Club Chairman Ivor Beeks has confirmed via the local press that the former Arsenal player is a player that has been suggested by new boss Tony Adams. Grimandi has been linked with a possible Player/Coach position at Wycombe but it comes at the same time that questions are being asked by Wanderers fans of the role that Terry Gibson now has at the Club following the sacking of Lawrie Sanchez in September. |
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MEDIA CONTINUE SPOTLIGHT
(Wednesday 12th November 2003)
A camera crew from ITV's Nationwide Football League round-up programme will follow Tony Adams first game in full control of the Wanderers when Brentford visit Adams Park on Saturday. With no Premiership games either, the Club are hoping for a decent gate as Wanderers search for vital Division Two points. The programme is broadcast late on Monday night. |
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RESERVES LOSE TO BEES
(Wednesday 12th November 2003)
Wanderers' reserve Pontins Holiday's Cup match with Brentford at Adams Park ended on a sour note when a last minute penalty for an alledged foul by Luke Oliver gave Brentford a 2-1 victory. Then in stoppage time substitute Billy Harding was shown a straight red card for comments to the referee. Earlier in the game former Holmer Green youngster Stephen Hughes had fired the visitors into a 28th minute lead but Wanderers drew level four minutes later when Andy Frampton slashed an Andy Bell cross from the right into his own net. Triallist Scott Marshall went close for Wanderers in the second-half with a header while Steve Williams saved a 'one on one' with Mark Peters. Pictures
Line-up: Williams, Dell, Branston (sub 63 Hole), Marshall, Oliver, Simpemba, Cook, Mapes (sub 73 Philo), Harris, Dixon (sub 63 Harding), Bell |
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EX-GUNNER IN ON TRIAL
(Wednesday 12th November 2003)
Former Arsenal trainee Scott Marshall put in a solid display when he played for Wanderers' Reserves in the 2-1 defeat to Brentford at Adams Park on Wednesday afternoon. The 30 year old, 6'1", Scottish born central defender spent seven years at Highbury making 25 League appearances before a move to Southampton in the summer of 1998. He later moved to Brentford for a £250,000 fee but was released in the close season after a back injury plagued his time at Griffin Park. |
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HARDING SHIPPED OUT
(Wednesday 12th November 2003)
Third Year Scholar Billy Harding has joined Beaconsfield SYCOB on a month's work experience deal. The 18 year old striker made his Football League debut for Wanderers earlier in the season under Lawrie Sanchez and this move has been arranged in an attempt to give him more experience at senior level. SYCOB play in the South Midlands League. |
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NOT YET FOR CRAIG
(Tuesday 11th November 2003)
Craig Faulconbridge looks likely to be given one more week before he returns to action. His was hoping to play in this Wednesday's reserve fixture with Brentford but it's understood he has been advised to leave it until the following week when Wanderers host Northampton Town on Wed 19th Nov. |
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RUBY UP FOR AWARD
(Tuesday 11th November 2003)
Darren Currie is one of three players to have been nominated for the FA Cup 'Player of the Round' award for his part in Wanderers 4-1 victory over Swindon. The winner will get £1000 worth of UMBRO football kit and equipment for donation to a local school, club or organisation of his choice. The winning player will also receive an engraved salver. |
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ROGERS IN CANADA SQUAD
(Tuesday 11th November 2003)
Wanderers' defender Mark Rogers has been confirmed as a member of the 18 man Canadian squad
to face the Czech Republic in Teplice on Saturday 15th Nov and the Republic of Ireland in Dublin on Tuesday 18th Nov. Canadian Head Coach Colin Miller announced the squad on Monday (10th Nov).
Full Canadian squad: Hirschfeld (Spurs), Stamatopoulos (Enkopping), Fenwick (Hibs), Rogers (Wycombe), deVos (Wigan), Hastings (Maastricht), Dasovic (Vancouver), Jazic (R Vienna), Stalteri (Werder Bremen), McKenna (Hearts), Bernier (Moss), Bircham (QPR), Bent (Plymouth), Imhof (St. Gallen), Aguiar (Benfica), Nash (Dallas S), Radzinski (Everton), Peschisolido (Sheff Utd) |
| TONY TAKES CONTROL
(Tuesday 11th November 2003)
Tony Adams is understood to be close to bringing in a couple of triallists for training this week and possible inclusion in Wednesday's reserve game at home to Brentford. No names as yet but Gilles Grimandi remains on the lips of the media in a possible Player/Coach role. Adams is making contingency plans in case of the departure of John Gorman and commented "I've got my eye on a few people that I'd like to bring in but I'm getting vibes that he (Gorman) might want to stay" |
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ATTENDANCE REALITY CHECK
(Monday 10th November 2003)
With media hacks quick to rubbish Wanderers' gate of 4,738 for the FA Cup tie with Swindon, it's worth noting that it was the 9th highest of the 40 ties played over the weekend. Of the 13 Second Division clubs playing at home, only Sheff Wed v Salisbury (11,419), Bournemouth v Bristol Rovers (7,200) and Tranmere v Chesterfield (5,633) were higher than the gate at Adams Park. The average gate for the round was 3,835. |
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WARM WELCOME FOR ADAMS
(Monday 10th November 2003)
Tony Adams was introduced to Wanderers fans prior to the FA Cup game with Swindon and received a warm welcome from the home fans, a not so polite one from the away fans, while the press just lapped it up. Warm welcome for Adams - more |
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LDV PRICES DROPPED
(Monday 10th November 2003)
The Club have announced heavily reduced advanced ticket prices for the LDV Vans Trophy tie with Colchester United at Adams Park on Tuesday 9th December. They are: Seats £10 adults, £5 seniors and students, £2 under 16's. Terrace £5 adults, £3 seniors and students and £1 under 16's. Also any advance adult ticket is entitled to one free junior ticket. |
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MORE LIVE TV
(Monday 10th November 2003)
It's been announced that SKY TV will broadcast live Wanderers Second Round FA Cup clash with Mansfield Town at Adams Park on Friday 5th December with a 7.45pm KO. It will mean that both Wycombe and Mansfield will pick up a cheque for £50,000 for the broadcasting rights to the tie. |
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CRAIG BACK FOR RESERVES
(Monday 10th November 2003)
Craig Faulconbridge has returned to full training and is hoping to make an appearance for the Reserves in the home game with Brentford this Wednesday (12th Nov). The striker who has been out of action since March 2003 commented in the Wanderers programme "I do not want to put myself under pressure by setting targets on the goal front but Wycombe fans will see a new Craig Faulconbridge." |
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HOME DRAW IN 2nd ROUND
(Sunday 9th November 2003)
Wanderers were drawn at home to Third Division Mansfield Town in the Second Round of the FA Cup when the draw took place on Sunday afternoon. The tie will be played on the weekend of Saturday 6th December where clubs involved in any of the three games chosen for live TV coverage will receive £50,000 each. Mansfield Town - Quick Guide
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| GRIMANDI LINKED
(Sunday 9th November 2003)
Tony Adams' former team mate at Arsenal Gilles Grimandi is latest name to be connected with a move to Wycombe. The 32 year old utility player is looking for a coaching role and was quoted in The Sun as saying "I feel that I can still play at the highest level for two more years but I have also become interested in developing myself in other areas of the game"
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WYCOMBE 4 SWINDON 1
(Saturday 8th November 2003)
A new era begand for Wycombe on Saturday with the parading of Tony Adams as the new boss. However, it was caretaker boss John Gorman who was in control of the side for one more time as Wanderers eventually won through by 4 goals to 1 and earned a First Round winners cheque for £12,500.
Wycombe 4 Swindon 1 - match report
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GAZZA COULD BE COMING
(Saturday 8th November 2003)
National newspapers have been suggesting that Tony Adams is considering asking Paul Gascoigne to play at Wycombe. The 37 year old former England, Newcastle and Spurs star is currently training with Wolves and made his comeback for their reserves on Monday (3rd Nov) in a 2-1 defeat to West Brom. |
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COLU AT HOME IN LDV
(Saturday 8th November 2003)
Wanderers have been drawn at home to Colchester United in the Third Round of the LDV Vans Trophy. The match will be played on Tuesday 9th December. Other ties in the Sourthen Area Quarter-Finals are Southend v Luton, QPR v Brighton and Northampton v Peterborough. Colchester Utd - Quick Guide |
| STRIKER ON TRIAL
(Friday 7th November 2003)
Former Cameroon international striker Simon Atangana has been training with the Wanderers this past week and could play for the reserves next Wednesday (12th November). The 24 year old, whose real first name is Mvondo, spent time at Colchester United last season, making seven appearances, but left shortly after the arrival of Phil Parkinson. He's been playing recently at Halstead Town following a brief spell at Grays Athletic. Previous to that he made a few appearances for Dundee United and during the 2001/2002 season appeared on loan for Port Vale against Wycombe in a Division Two fixture at Vale Park. |
| WYCOMBE GET LIVE GAME
(Friday 7th November 2003)
It looks like the Tony Adams influence has already taken hold with news coming through that Wanderers Division Two game at Sheffield Wednesday will now be screened live by Sky TV on Friday 30th January 2004 with a 7.45pm kick-off. The game was originally scheduled for the following day. As away club Wanderers will pick up £10,000 while Wednesday will get £30,000. The reverse fixture was screened live earlier in the season. Sheffield Wednesday - Quick Guide
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TONY & JOHN PERFECT TEAM
(Friday 7th November 2003)
Club Chairman Ivor Beeks has heralded the appointment of Tony Adams by saying "I'm more excited now than I have been at any time during my time as Chairman. We think it is a great way forward with the dream team that we have got." Meanwhile Director Alan Parry added "We believe by combining Tony's leadership and John's experience, we've got pretty much the perfect team." Click here for full story and more quotes |
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YOUTH TEAM OUT OF CUP
(Wednesday 5th November 2003)
Wanderers' Under 18's threw away a 2-0 lead as they were defeated 4-2 after extra-time by Swindon Town in the FA Youth Cup Second Round at Adams Park on Wednesday evening. Goals from Matty Fox and Leon Gordon put Wycombe in the driving seat only to concede twice inside the final 12 minutes of normal time. The visitors then scored twice more in extra-time to conclude a disappointing evening for Michael Forsyth's side.
Wycombe 2 Swindon 4 - FA Youth Cup report
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ONE MORE GAME FOR JG
(Wednesday 5th November 2003)
John Gorman has confirmed that he will select the side for Saturday's FA Cup meeting with Swindon Town at Adams Park. Gorman has agreed to stay on to assist new boss Tony Adams but will pick the team to play against the side he managed ten years ago. Adams will take total control of team affairs from Monday (10th November). Gorman also suggested via an interview on TalkSport that he turned down the opportunity to Manager Wycombe because he couldn't give firm assurances that he wouldn't leave to team up again with Glenn Hoddle. |
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ADAMS IS NEW BOSS
(Wednesday 5th November 2003)
As expected Tony Adams was confirmed as the new Wanderers boss at a press Conference held on Wednesday morning at the Club. The former Arsenal hero has agreed a deal until May 2006 with John Gorman retained to assist him until the end of the current season.
Adams appointment - media frenzy - read more
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LDV VICTORY AT PLYMOUTH
(Tuesday 4th November 2003)
John Gorman signed off as caretaker boss of the Wanderers by seeing his side win through to the 3rd Round of the LDV Vans Trophy via a dramatic penalty shoot-out at Plymouth Argyle. The game ended 2-2 after extra-time but Wanderers won the spot-kick decider 4-2. The 3rd Round draw is on Saturday.
Plymouth v Wycombe - LDV match report
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ADAMS TO BE NEW BOSS?
(Tuesday 4th November 2003)
Tony Adams looks set to be announced as Wanderers' new boss at the press Conference on Wednesday according to further media reports on Tuedsay morning. Club Chairman Ivor Beeks has refused to confirm the rumours but told the Midweek BFP "There are some exciting times ahead and I'm looking forward to Wednesday and the future".
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SWINDON BLOW IN FA CUP
(Tuesday 4th November 2003)
Swindon Town look likely to have to make do without their Premiership loan stars when they visit Adams Park on Saturday in the First Round of the FA Cup. Junior Lewis from Leicester City and Deon Burton from Portsmouth have both been refused permission by their respective club's to play in the FA Cup for Swindon in order to avoid becoming cup-tied. |
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PRESS CALL WEDNESDAY
(Monday 3rd November 2003)
Chairboys on the Net can confirm that a Press Conference has been called by the Club for 11am on Wednesday to announce Wanderers' new Manager. Reliable sources with connections to the Club suggest that the news "will both surprise and delight most people. This appears to rule out John Gorman as Manager but there are suggestions he may still retain a role on the coaching side. The national and local media continue to link Tony Adams with the job but all will be revealed on Wednesday.
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SWINDON 2 WYCOMBE 0
(Saturday 1st November 2003)
Wanderers went down 2-0 at the County Ground on Saturday and returned to the bottom of the Division Two table. John Gorman said to the local press before the game “It’s a big game for me and a lot of people are talking about my position but it is an even bigger game for the Club because the most important thing is that Wycombe Wanderers stay in the Second Division this season”. Swindon 2 Wycombe 0 - Match report
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