FA Vase

[onebreast]

i see what your saying about travelling but that is the magic of being in the vase at a later stage, that you can travel to anywhere in the country !

[PB!]

Agree OneBreast players love that, weekend away, overnight before game. Something they may only do once in their career. Have to disagree with Horace on this one, and the possibility of that happenening in later rounds is something the players look forward to. Most of our mob wanted Whitley Bay away if we didnt get a home tie.

[GRS67]

Wembley dream still on for Borough

 

Greenwich (red) launch another attack against Harefield.

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Greenwich Borough 2-1 Harefield United

 

A LATE Badar Mohammed goal sent Greenwich Borough into the last 16 of the FA Vase on Saturday, writes Michael Cooper.

 

Harefield United, from the South Midlands Spartan League, took the lead eight minutes before the interval with a Sean Sonner looping header, which sailed over the head of keeper Michael Holder and into the back of the net against the run of play.

 

Greenwich came out for the second half ready for a fight and Joseph Agoo put them back on terms in the 52nd minute with a well taken free-kick.

 

Both teams had chances to kill the game off, but it was Mohammed who came up with the winner in the 88th minute to send Borough through and the Red Army home happy.

 

Greenwich Borough are at home tomorrow against Sevenoaks Town in a league game, kick-off 7.45pm

 

http://www.thisislocallondon.co.uk/sport...for_borough.php

 

On the 23 December 2007 it was announced that Danny Dyer became the Chairman of Kent League's Greenwich Borough F.C. in south east London. He was signed on by fellow actor Tamer Hassan who is the President of the Kent League club.[12]

 

He is not to be confused with the Hendon FC midfielder of the same name

 

Danny Dyer joins real Football Factory

By Paul Green

 

Danny Dyer (left) is welcomed to the Borough by fellow actor Tamer Hassan

GREENWICH Borough FC have added a touch of glamour to the Kent League by unveiling British film star Danny Dyer as the club's new chairman.

 

Dyer, who already has a string of lead roles on the silver screen to his name, told News Shopper he had no hesitation in accepting the role after being asked to get involved by fellow actor Tamer Hassan.

 

He explained: "I have always been quite interested in Greenwich Borough because Tamer has been there for a long time.

 

"I've played in a few charity games there before and seen quite a few matches already, so you could say I have a bit of a soft spot for them.

 

"As soon as Tamer asked me to become chairman, I just knew it was something I had to say yes to.

 

"I just love football and the chance of being involved with a club is like a dream come true."

 

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Dyer has every intention of taking his new position seriously and hopes to become a regular at Harrow Meadow, depending on acting commitments.

 

He said: "I will get down whenever I can and was there for the recent FA Vase win against Wembley, which was the biggest game Greenwich Borough has had for a long time.

 

"My ambitions for the club are to take it to a higher level and I believe with the support of people in Greenwich and the surrounding areas, we can make the step up from the Kent League.

 

"Tamer has given me this opportunity and I will do anything he needs to help raise Greenwich Borough's profile."

 

Dyer has always played the game and was a member of the celebrity England team who faced a World XI last summer on Sky.

 

However, despite his past exploits on the field, the striker says he will probably resist the temptation to pull on the number nine shirt for Greenwich Borough.

 

He revealed: "I'm not as fit as I used to be and although I'm 30, I probably have the lungs of an 80-year-old.

 

"I've always played the game at Sunday League level, but if I were to play for Greenwich it could be a problem because the opposing centre half might want to spend the game asking me questions and interviewing me."

 

Hassan, who has been at the Eltham-based club for 12 years, says he is delighted to have his friend and colleague on board.

 

He said: "I've given Danny the chairman's position as a Christmas present and he is very excited about it.

 

"Danny wants to do everything he can to help the club and hopefully his involvement will attract a few more female fans to watch us play.

 

"He has a lot to learn about this side of the game because being a chairman is very different from being a fan, but he has got a big part to play and I'm certain he will be a success here."

 

Hassan, who has starred with Dyer in a number of films including The Business and The Football Factory, believes the future at Greenwich Borough is bright after several years in the doldrums.

 

He explained: "There have been a few problems here, but we've put it behind us and are concentrating on moving forward.

 

"We want to get the community here involved and make them feel part of the club because it has lots to offer as well as a great history.

 

"Greenwich Borough was founded in 1928 and this is where Ian Wright began his career before moving to Crystal Palace.

 

"Eltham Boxing Club is also based here and was where Henry Cooper started out, so there is a tradition for producing sporting legends in this part of the world

 

I WOULD LOVE TO SEE DANNY DYER AND TAMER HASSAN LEAD OUT GREENWICH BORO AT WEMBLEY!!!!!!

 

[Football Man]

Is Peter Garland still manager at Greenwich? I've known him since he was a 16 year old and, of course, he was Keegan's first signing for Newcastle, first time around.

[GRS67]

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Is Peter Garland still manager at Greenwich? I've known him since he was a 16 year old and, of course, he was Keegan's first signing for Newcastle, first time around.[/quote

 

I found this re Peter Garland

 

Peter Garland Sacked as manager of Greenwich Borough in 2006; formerly of Dulwich Hamlet

 

I read he played just 2 matches for Newcastle

[onebreast]

Originally Posted By: PB!

Agree OneBreast players love that, weekend away, overnight before game. Something they may only do once in their career. Have to disagree with Horace on this one, and the possibility of that happenening in later rounds is something the players look forward to. Most of our mob wanted Whitley Bay away if we didnt get a home tie.

same here , a nice weekend in Newcastle would have been great !
Everyone dream of Wembley at this stage but just being still in the competition is a big enough thrill and your happy to go wherever, and definitely if you are playing away i think the further the better ! No one wants to be away at somewhere local !

[Horace]

One last post about this, then I'll shut up! I can see the attraction from the players' point of view of an away weekend for a one off match like this, but for the club administrators it can be a nightmare. Unlikely that enough gate money taken to cover travel costs + at this time of year great risk of postponement at this level.

 

I really think that Vase should only become national at semi-final stage (would also give Northern teams a bit of a chance! )

[GRS67]

Shame that Harefield went out of the Vase to a late goal though.... not!