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