WEMBLEY goalscorer Bernie Bremer joined the other surviving members of Wealdstone's FA Amateur Cup-winning squad of 1965/66 at The Vale on Saturday - and recalled his contribution during a post-match Boardroom reception. Charlie Townsend, Eddie Dillsworth and Hughie Lindsay joined fellow cup final starter Bremer - along with reserves Arthur Paisley and Roy Lavender who featured earlier during the Trophy run - in leading the two teams out onto the field for Wealdstone's final

NOT one to hand out praise lightly, Wealdstone manager Gary Waddock felt his players deserved the utmost credit after pushing Enterprise National League title hopefuls Rochdale all the way on Saturday evening. A scoreline which might read like a routine 2-1 win for the high-flying hosts belies just how well Stones went about their business - including taking a deserved lead only to be pegged back and, ultimately, defeated with a late Dale winner. "We should be really proud of

"A GREAT occasion to be a part of," was how wide midfielder Michael Adu-Poku summed up just his third start for Wealdstone after a last-gasp goal means he's Wembley-bound. Having extending his loan at The Vale earlier in the week, the Watford academy product was all smiles when talking to wealdstone-fc.com . "To be able to start in such a game like this was amazing," he said. "It was an honour to be involved; for the manager to ask me to start the game and trust me on the day

IT'S hard to think of a more significant single goal being scored at The Vale across the current near-18 year tenure of Wealdstone Football Club. And, of its type, this Isuzu FA Trophy semi-final winner had an elegance about it; poise, presence of mind - and that special 'time stands still' moment, as the ball looped over Marine's goalkeeper, when goalscoring hero Micah Obiero knew it was dropping into the net in front of The Bulla Stand. "It's a special moment for the club,

CENTRE-HALF Deon Woodman - a model of consistency in the middle of the Wealdstone defence this season - says there's one overriding emotion among the playing squad ahead of the Isuzu FA Trophy Semi-Final against Marine. "We know what's at stake; you're 90 minutes away from possibly playing at Wembley," said the commanding 23-year-old, talking at the club's Brunel University training base. He smiled: "I think we're excited more than anything else. "It's exciting times for the

DON'T suggest to Wealdstone boss Gary Waddock that his players might be forgiven for a feeble showing in defeat against Yeovil Town at The Vale due to matters in a different competition this coming weekend. He was ticking after the match when reflecting on what he saw, talking to StonesTV. "I can't see many positives out of the game other than maybe Mason (Barrett) and Cookie (Jack Cook) getting more minutes into their legs," lamented Waddock. "Any other positives? I'm not so

WEALDSTONE boss Gary Waddock reflected on a disappointing result on Tyneside after his side’s hot streak ended with a tame 1-0 defeat to improving Gateshead in this rearranged Enterprise National League clash. “We didn’t hit the levels or the standards or the levels that we’ve been able to reach in the last few games,” he lamented. “It didn’t click for us this evening and it was one of those games where both keepers didn’t make a save – with their goal coming from a set p

GARY WADDOCK cautioned against getting carried away with Wealdstone's recent goal-getting form after his side made it 11 goals in the last three Enterprise National League games after going nap to beat Solihull Moors 5-1 at The Vale. "Every single one of the players has responded and reacted to what we've been asking of them," he told StonesTV. "But it's not just me. It's the staff who've played a really important part in it and the players have played an even bigger part in

GARY WADDOCK is happy for Wealdstone to provide their fanbase with entertainment and exciting - so long as high-scoring games continue to go his team's way! After a cut-and-thrust 3-2 home defeat to Morecambe last week, Stones have now won two in a row: 4-1 at Braintree on Saturday and now 3-2 against Tamworth - twice coming from behind to do so at The Vale. "Yes I'd like to keep a clean sheet but I'd be quite happy winning games 7-6," he told StonesTV after the Royals ca

GARY WADDOCK can reflect - albeit not for long - on a first win as new Wealdstone boss - and it was an emphatic one, too: 4-1 away at Braintree Town in the Enterprise National League. It's a result which puts distance between the Stones - still sat with a game or two in hand over most of the teams around them in the table - and the relegation zone, with the Essex hosts now third-from-bottom. "I was pleased with many aspects of today and especially the amount of chances we cre

DANTE BAPTISTE was rightly hailed a hero by his fellow Wealdstone players after pulling off the penalty shootout save that sees the club through to the semi-finals of The Isuzu FA Trophy for the first time in eight years - but Interim Manager Danny Payne initially focused his praise on the spot-kick takers. "I've always got faith with penalties because of how good our goalkeeper Dante is at shot-stopping, but I thought the boys showed great courage and togetherness with their

IT was a big thumbs-up from captain Enzio Boldewijn when talking about his team's performance during Wealdstone's 2-1 Enterprise National League win over Brackley Town at The Vale last night. "First and foremost, the win was the most important thing today" said the skipper of an important three points which steers Stones nine points from the four-team relegation zone before matches tonight (Wednesday February 25) are played. "You could see we played a slightly different way t

SEAN ADARKWA was delighted to be back on the scoresheet - and even more delighted to be able to come onto the pitch with his teammates having all but wrapped up an outstanding Isuzu FA Trophy win at Forest Green Rovers. The big striker rounded off the goalscoring in Gloucestershire, with a cruel injury lay-off meaning it was his first goal since an early September double over Southend United. "The gaffer said not to have any fear and go for it just before I came on and I thou

IMPRESSED - but not surprised - was captain Enzio Boldewijn's assessment of his Wealdstone team's performance as they completely controlled this Isuzu FA Trophy last 16 tie to run out 3-0 winners at Forest Green Rovers. "To put in a display like that coming into it after two weeks off, the team impressed me today", said the versatile Dutchman. "I felt we were dominant in every area of the pitch, and I'm happy to have been a part of a performance like that after having had a f

TOWERING defender Deon Woodman towered over Woking's rear-guard on Saturday to score a 66th-minute header in front of the Wealdstone faithful, handing his team a crucial three Enterprise National League points. It was a first league win since October 8 for Sam Cox's side. And, despite some cup successes in between, the gap wasn't lost on the centre-half. "We knew we'd had a bit of drought in the league, so that's why last week was important - about breeding that winning menta

STONES' boss Sam Cox didn't hide his frustration or disappointment when speaking to wealdstone-fc.com after his side fall 2-0 at bottom-of-the-table Truro City. "It's certainly a wake-up call for us," said the Wealdstone manager, reflecting on a humbling defeat in Cornwall. The hosts were full value for a big three Enterprise National League three points - with Cox instantly acknowledging Wealdstone had offered little to cheer the 50-odd hardy souls who'd made the long p

Wealdstone produced one of their most impressive performances of the season to claim a deserved 2–0 victory away to Yeovil Town on a blustery Tuesday night in the National League. Despite difficult conditions at Huish Park, Sam Cox’s side took control from the first whistle and never looked back, showcasing maturity, composure and tactical discipline against a full-time Yeovil team who had enjoyed a weekend off. Speaking after the match to our Head of Media, Joe Campbell, Cox