REPORT FOR SEASON 2020/21
This report consists of a breakdown of various admin categories and includes statistical comparisons with the previous two seasons. At the end will be a conclusion covering the 2020/21 season.
Membership: We had 27 Full Members in total (2019/20: 27; 2018/19: 28). Of these, 14 were from the First Team and 13 from the Old Boys Team (2019/20: 17, Old Boys Team 10; 2018/19: 20, Old Boys Team 8). Casual Membership numbered 2 (2019/20: 5; 2018/19: 2) and both were from the First Team. Regarding 200 Club Members, we had 7 in total, all from the Old Boys Team (2019/20: 11; 2018/19: 10). Overall the club had a total of 36 members (2019/20: 43; 2018/19: 40). The total amount of membership fees collected was £2,625.00 (2019/20: £2,775.00; 2018/19: £2,620.00).
The average membership fees paid were: Full £77.77 (normal fee £80) (2019/20: ££71.11; 2018/19: £73.84), Casual £35 (normal fee £45) (2019/20: 42.00; 2018/19: £40.00), and 200 Club £65 (normal fee £65) (2019/20: £58.63; 2018/19: £47.00), giving an overall average of £72.91 per member (2019/20: £64.53; 2018/19: £53.61). This allowed for Early Payment discounts and reduced fees by agreement depending on an individual’s circumstances. There was 1 membership fee refunded (Gab Stone), (2019/20: 0; 2018/19: 0).
Registrations: There were 37 MGBSFL registrations (2019/20: 30; 2018/19: 36). The Old Boys Team had 25 players registered for the Masters League (2019/20: 25; 2018/19: 25). The Old Boys Team had to use 10 outside guests as allowed in the Masters League (2019/20: 9; 2018/19: 11).
Pitches: The First Team played 14 matches at Silver Jubilee Park (2019/20: 14; 2018/19: 10) . The Old Boys Team continued to play at venues arranged by the Masters League, mainly at Hertfordshire Sports Village, Thomas Parmiter Sports Centre and Silver Jubilee Park.
Unplayed matches: The difficulties we faced during the season led to a total of 4 forfeitures – 3 by the First Team – which was immensely disappointing. Although we did not concede any fixtures in 2019/20, we had two in 2018/19 (First Team). The knock-on effect of forfeitures is unused pitch fees (two home games at SJP costing £380), league fines and lost income from uncollected match subs (estimated to be over £400). Offset against this was saving £87.50 in unpaid referees' fees and shared pitch costs for an unplanned CA Cup tie estimated to be £90. One additional fixture was also unplayed – the MGBSFL game against FC Team – which the League declared as a goalless draw (the First Team's only point of the season).
Discipline: The First Team had 16 cautions (2019/20: 6; 2018/19: 9) and no sending offs (2019/20: 0; 2018/19: 1). The Old Boys Team had no cautions (2019/20: 1; 2018/19: 1). The Old Boys Team had no sending offs. Overall, the disciplinary record was 16 cautions and no sending off (2019/20: 7 cautions, 0 dismissal; 2018/19: 10 cautions, 1 dismissal).
League fines: The First Team collected £25 in MGBSFL fines (2019/20: £120; 2018/19: £60). The breakdown is as follows: First Team (1 fine) – postponing the CA Cup tie v Maccabi London Lions without permission.
Match subs collection: The First Team collected £108.19 per match (2019/20: £113.26; 2018/19: £109.08), covering 21 matches which included two double-headers. In the MGBSFL Sevens competition, the First Team collected £662.50 to cover expenditure of £600.00. The Old Boys Team collected an average of £108.81 per match (2019/20: £105.25; 2018/19: £96.80), covering 16 matches. The match subs collected totalled£4,013 for two teams (2019/20: £4,629; 2018/19: £4,070). The breakdown is First Team £2,272 and the Old Boys Team £1,741 (2019/20: First Team £2,945, Old Boys Team £1,684).
Events: The Club Awards Presentation event was held on Sunday 11th July 2021 at Silver Jubilee Park for the sixth season having been cancelled the previous year due to the pandemic situation. The awards from season 2019/20 were presented at the CAPE as well. The number of players attending the awards after the two games totalled just 10 which was extremely disappointing. I would like to thank Kerry Higham, who will be assisting with admin next season, for her invaluable help in coordinating this event.
Equipment: Prior to the season starting, we made a decision to purchase 60 shirts due to the ongoing pandemic primarily to avoid kit washing. James Ryan of Ellis & Co stepped in almost immediately to generously sponsor the shirts which was very much appreciated. Players of the First Team and Old Boys Team were instructed to purchase their own red shorts and socks, and we recommended Sondico from Sports Direct. The shirts chosen from ProsoccerUK were the same as the red and yellow striped shirts previously worn by the Old Boys for three seasons. As part of the arrangement with James Ryan, I agreed to refund a three-figure sum which James generously suggested should go to a charity. This will allow me to make a payment of £150 to the charity of James's choice.
We also implemented a 'buy-back' shirt scheme organised by Kerry, who collected 26 shirts from the games at the CAPE. Players returning shirts will have £8 refunded or deducted off the 2021/22 membership fees. Kerry collected five unopened shirt packs plus a number of other spares. This will allow the Club to store two full sets of shirts for future use. All shirts were in excellent condition.
Covering both teams, we have 18 refunds/deductions to make which will show on the accounts for season 2021/22. In most cases this will be reflected by either reduced membership fees or weekly match subs credits to the value of £8 per player, by agreement. Kerry will supervise any arrangement made.
At the beginning of the season, I ordered more navy and yellow tracksuit tops (7 in total) but carrying the normal TFFC crest rather than the embroidered 50 Years badge used on previous tops.
In storage are a number of spare playing kits including the Daniel Stewart set of shirts (yellow and red), the Founders’ shirts (red and yellow broad stripes), the all-yellow and navy Bekhors kit, the Winckworth yellow and navy shirts (a full set of 14), the Ellis/Winckworth jointly sponsored red/yellow kit (previously used by the Old Boys Team) and two sets of red Ellis & Co shirts (with yellow curved band). There is also a set of 10 outfield Kingsleys shirts (yellow with the large navy ‘stars’ design) and a green/white Bekhor kit in storage too, plus a set of orange ex-Blizzard Storm shirts.
We will be using full kits next season and will return to team kit washing. The Old Boys will be using the Ellis/Winckworth jointly sponsored red/yellow kit again which is in excellent condition. The First and Second Teams will have brand new sponsored kits from Hamptons (via Grant Bates) and Fantasy Fives (via Jacob Kalms).
Training: In August Simon Linden hired Miles, a fitness coach at non-league level, to run several sessions at Mill Hill Park, costing £290. Training fees of £5 per player per session were collected and we brought in £115 with the Club subsiding the rest.
Management restructure: The Management Committee approved closing the Team Secretary roles and we formed two new sub-committees for the Admin team and Team Managers.
Players' A to Z: A fact worthy of mention was reaching 900 players to have represented TFFC since the very first 11-a-side game played in 1970. With 23 new players across the Club during season 2020/21, the figure stands at 902 at the close of the season.
Conclusion: Season 2020/21 was a very difficult season for a number of reasons – the ongoing pandemic, mainly adverse results across the Club, costly forfeitures and other unplayed fixtures. However, from an administration point of view, I can report that the season ran satisfactorily under the circumstances..
NIGEL KYTE, 12th July 2021
This report consists of a breakdown of various admin categories and includes statistical comparisons with the previous two seasons. At the end will be a conclusion covering the 2020/21 season.
Membership: We had 27 Full Members in total (2019/20: 27; 2018/19: 28). Of these, 14 were from the First Team and 13 from the Old Boys Team (2019/20: 17, Old Boys Team 10; 2018/19: 20, Old Boys Team 8). Casual Membership numbered 2 (2019/20: 5; 2018/19: 2) and both were from the First Team. Regarding 200 Club Members, we had 7 in total, all from the Old Boys Team (2019/20: 11; 2018/19: 10). Overall the club had a total of 36 members (2019/20: 43; 2018/19: 40). The total amount of membership fees collected was £2,625.00 (2019/20: £2,775.00; 2018/19: £2,620.00).
The average membership fees paid were: Full £77.77 (normal fee £80) (2019/20: ££71.11; 2018/19: £73.84), Casual £35 (normal fee £45) (2019/20: 42.00; 2018/19: £40.00), and 200 Club £65 (normal fee £65) (2019/20: £58.63; 2018/19: £47.00), giving an overall average of £72.91 per member (2019/20: £64.53; 2018/19: £53.61). This allowed for Early Payment discounts and reduced fees by agreement depending on an individual’s circumstances. There was 1 membership fee refunded (Gab Stone), (2019/20: 0; 2018/19: 0).
Registrations: There were 37 MGBSFL registrations (2019/20: 30; 2018/19: 36). The Old Boys Team had 25 players registered for the Masters League (2019/20: 25; 2018/19: 25). The Old Boys Team had to use 10 outside guests as allowed in the Masters League (2019/20: 9; 2018/19: 11).
Pitches: The First Team played 14 matches at Silver Jubilee Park (2019/20: 14; 2018/19: 10) . The Old Boys Team continued to play at venues arranged by the Masters League, mainly at Hertfordshire Sports Village, Thomas Parmiter Sports Centre and Silver Jubilee Park.
Unplayed matches: The difficulties we faced during the season led to a total of 4 forfeitures – 3 by the First Team – which was immensely disappointing. Although we did not concede any fixtures in 2019/20, we had two in 2018/19 (First Team). The knock-on effect of forfeitures is unused pitch fees (two home games at SJP costing £380), league fines and lost income from uncollected match subs (estimated to be over £400). Offset against this was saving £87.50 in unpaid referees' fees and shared pitch costs for an unplanned CA Cup tie estimated to be £90. One additional fixture was also unplayed – the MGBSFL game against FC Team – which the League declared as a goalless draw (the First Team's only point of the season).
Discipline: The First Team had 16 cautions (2019/20: 6; 2018/19: 9) and no sending offs (2019/20: 0; 2018/19: 1). The Old Boys Team had no cautions (2019/20: 1; 2018/19: 1). The Old Boys Team had no sending offs. Overall, the disciplinary record was 16 cautions and no sending off (2019/20: 7 cautions, 0 dismissal; 2018/19: 10 cautions, 1 dismissal).
League fines: The First Team collected £25 in MGBSFL fines (2019/20: £120; 2018/19: £60). The breakdown is as follows: First Team (1 fine) – postponing the CA Cup tie v Maccabi London Lions without permission.
Match subs collection: The First Team collected £108.19 per match (2019/20: £113.26; 2018/19: £109.08), covering 21 matches which included two double-headers. In the MGBSFL Sevens competition, the First Team collected £662.50 to cover expenditure of £600.00. The Old Boys Team collected an average of £108.81 per match (2019/20: £105.25; 2018/19: £96.80), covering 16 matches. The match subs collected totalled£4,013 for two teams (2019/20: £4,629; 2018/19: £4,070). The breakdown is First Team £2,272 and the Old Boys Team £1,741 (2019/20: First Team £2,945, Old Boys Team £1,684).
Events: The Club Awards Presentation event was held on Sunday 11th July 2021 at Silver Jubilee Park for the sixth season having been cancelled the previous year due to the pandemic situation. The awards from season 2019/20 were presented at the CAPE as well. The number of players attending the awards after the two games totalled just 10 which was extremely disappointing. I would like to thank Kerry Higham, who will be assisting with admin next season, for her invaluable help in coordinating this event.
Equipment: Prior to the season starting, we made a decision to purchase 60 shirts due to the ongoing pandemic primarily to avoid kit washing. James Ryan of Ellis & Co stepped in almost immediately to generously sponsor the shirts which was very much appreciated. Players of the First Team and Old Boys Team were instructed to purchase their own red shorts and socks, and we recommended Sondico from Sports Direct. The shirts chosen from ProsoccerUK were the same as the red and yellow striped shirts previously worn by the Old Boys for three seasons. As part of the arrangement with James Ryan, I agreed to refund a three-figure sum which James generously suggested should go to a charity. This will allow me to make a payment of £150 to the charity of James's choice.
We also implemented a 'buy-back' shirt scheme organised by Kerry, who collected 26 shirts from the games at the CAPE. Players returning shirts will have £8 refunded or deducted off the 2021/22 membership fees. Kerry collected five unopened shirt packs plus a number of other spares. This will allow the Club to store two full sets of shirts for future use. All shirts were in excellent condition.
Covering both teams, we have 18 refunds/deductions to make which will show on the accounts for season 2021/22. In most cases this will be reflected by either reduced membership fees or weekly match subs credits to the value of £8 per player, by agreement. Kerry will supervise any arrangement made.
At the beginning of the season, I ordered more navy and yellow tracksuit tops (7 in total) but carrying the normal TFFC crest rather than the embroidered 50 Years badge used on previous tops.
In storage are a number of spare playing kits including the Daniel Stewart set of shirts (yellow and red), the Founders’ shirts (red and yellow broad stripes), the all-yellow and navy Bekhors kit, the Winckworth yellow and navy shirts (a full set of 14), the Ellis/Winckworth jointly sponsored red/yellow kit (previously used by the Old Boys Team) and two sets of red Ellis & Co shirts (with yellow curved band). There is also a set of 10 outfield Kingsleys shirts (yellow with the large navy ‘stars’ design) and a green/white Bekhor kit in storage too, plus a set of orange ex-Blizzard Storm shirts.
We will be using full kits next season and will return to team kit washing. The Old Boys will be using the Ellis/Winckworth jointly sponsored red/yellow kit again which is in excellent condition. The First and Second Teams will have brand new sponsored kits from Hamptons (via Grant Bates) and Fantasy Fives (via Jacob Kalms).
Training: In August Simon Linden hired Miles, a fitness coach at non-league level, to run several sessions at Mill Hill Park, costing £290. Training fees of £5 per player per session were collected and we brought in £115 with the Club subsiding the rest.
Management restructure: The Management Committee approved closing the Team Secretary roles and we formed two new sub-committees for the Admin team and Team Managers.
Players' A to Z: A fact worthy of mention was reaching 900 players to have represented TFFC since the very first 11-a-side game played in 1970. With 23 new players across the Club during season 2020/21, the figure stands at 902 at the close of the season.
Conclusion: Season 2020/21 was a very difficult season for a number of reasons – the ongoing pandemic, mainly adverse results across the Club, costly forfeitures and other unplayed fixtures. However, from an administration point of view, I can report that the season ran satisfactorily under the circumstances..
NIGEL KYTE, 12th July 2021