We are really pleased and thankful that
@WatfordFC
Director of Football
@andyscott8421
has personally taken the time this morning to contact our manager and offer the clubs sincere apologies and that they will work with us in the coming days to support us with any loss occurred.
Congratulations to
@LutonTown
and all their fans on staying in the championship. They helped us out last pre season by having a friendly with us. Class club 👏👏👏
📰 We are delighted to announce the appointment of Max Mitchell as our new 1st Team Manager with Tommy Wade joining as his assistant ahead of the 2022/23 season.
👉
WOW...what a day.....825 in attendance and a great performance by the
@WGCFC
team against
@LutonTown
. Amazing day all round and thanks to all the supporters that came. See you next year.
We have been formally advised today that the club has now passed its Level D ground grading to compete in Step 4 football next season. Thank you to everyone who has helped us get the relevant work completed.
📝Last but not least…👀🫣
We are delighted to announce new signing Jason Beck.
@BeckoJase
A defender that adds experience, quality and leadership to the side will no doubt be a key feauture in Max Mitchell’s squad this season.
#CITIZENS
#WELCOMEBECKO
Our very own
@WelwynU23s
manager, Richard James has raised £1,150, donated two signed shirts, 5
@SpursOfficial
tickets and a day in an executive box
@SpursStadium
all for little Ryley Keys.
@K22EYS
Well done Richard and everyone who donated👏
Thank you to everyone at
@SportingFC
for the care and attention they gave Callum today. We hope Kieran recovers well and good luck to you all in the next round. Your hospitality today was appreciated 🤝
It is with a very heavy heart that we announce the sad passing of our beloved Kim Teixiera.
Everyone associated with the club expresses their deepest sympathy to his family and friends. RIP Kimbo x
✍️Welcome, Yemi Adelani.
Adelani joins us from
@EssexSenior
leaders
@walthamstowfc
where he notched 10 times from only 9 starting appearances.
Yemi trained with us in pre-season and impressed but opted to join the ambitious
@walthamstowfc
.
The club has signed Sam Hatton. Sam has previously played for Stevenage, Welling Utd, AFC Wimbledon, Grimsby, Wingate & Finchley and Aldershot. We welcome Sam to the club.
CONFIRMED..we are delighted to announce that
@WGCFC
will be hosting newly promoted Championship side
@LutonTown
at the
@bpmitchellltd
stadium on Sat 6th July at 3pm. Further preseason fixtures announced later today
WE PROGRESSSS!
Welwyn Garden City have progressed to the 1st round proper of the FA Trophy for the very first time.
COME ON YOU CITIZENS!
Thanks a lot to our hosts
@HorshamFC
for a very entertaining game and of course their hospitality.
It is with regret that we announce this morning that first team manager Max Mitchell has left the club. Max is leaving the club to pursue another opportunity with a higher level club as assistant manager. We wish Max all the best in his new role.
Welcome Max Jessop
The versatile midfielder/defender played for Colney Heath last year where he won their Player's Player of the Season award. Read more
MANAGER OF THE SEASON
Delighted to announce that 1st Team Manager,
@MrFish82
has won Manager of the Year award at the recent Spartan South Midlands League AGM. Many congratulations to Adam from all at the club.
𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗱 𝗪𝗮𝗱𝗸𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀📝
We are delighted to confirm that Brad has agreed to sign for the citizens ahead of the 23/24 season.
Brad has signed from last seasons League champions Berkhamsted FC
Welcome
@BWadkins1
🤝🏼
We can regretfully confirm that captain
@JessWalklin
will miss the rest of the season with an MCL tear.
With Jess moving to New York in July, he has unfortunately played his last game for the Citizens
83 Games.
0 Goals.
0 Home League Defeats.
Captain. Leader. Legend.
✍️Welcome, Cheyce Grant.
We are delighted to announce the signing of talented winger, Cheyce Grant from
@BerkoFC
.
Cheyce has had experience at Step 3, and was also a product of
@BOREHAM_WOODFC
youth setup.
#TheCheyceIsOver
Earlier than expected👀 but we’re delighted to welcome back former citizen Yasin Boodhoo.
Glad to have you back Yasin🤝
Looking forward to seeing your second debut⚽️
#CITIZENS
#WELCOMEBACKYAS
We welcome Kenyan International Henry Ochieng to the club who has played League 2 football for Leyton Orient & been playing for Braintree Town this season. Henry played for Colchester United U23 against Leeds United U23 during the week and joins us until the end of the season.
Man of the Match.
Yesterday’s Man of the Match chosen by
@nironton59
was Carl Mensah. An excellent performance from the big man at the back and he even managed to get a goal on his return to the club.
Congratulations Carl!
RE-SIGNING...Delighted to announce that fan's favourite and last year's Player's Player of the Year
@DylanEbengo
has re-signed with the Citizens for the new season.
WELCOME JOE RUSSELL
Max Mitchell 'Delighted to be working with Joe. He has been out injured for the last few months but gradually building back his fitness to where it needs to be. He is a strong defender who has good game experience at this level'
Great day at the
@bpmitchellltd
stadium with a near record attendance. Superb performance from
@SportingFC
and we wish you well for the rest of the season. Lovely to see so many
@WGCYouthFC
boys involved today too.
Transfer News 📝
We have signed midfielder James Mulley. James has made in the region of 500 games in his career so far. Playing for the likes of AFC Wimbledon, Braintree Town, Maidenhead United and our neighbours Ware.
Welcome to the club James
#citizens
✍️🏐 Transfer Update
We have signed central defender Josh Steele from Ware. Josh is available for our game with Berkhampstead tomorrow. Welcome to the club
@JoshuaSteele20
#NEWSIGNING
#WELCOMETOMMY
📝WELCOME TO WELWYN
@Tfletcher55
Defender Tommy Fletcher is Max Mitchell’s latest edition to the side.
Fletcher joins the CITIZENS from Walthamstow FC where he played a key role in their Essex Senior League triumph last season.
NEW SIGNING - We are delighted to announce the signing of striker Elliot Bailey from
@HitchinTownFC
.
Elliot is a proven goalscorer so will be a welcome addition to our club.
Welcome to
@WGCFC
Elliot.
LATEST NEWS....
@SkySportsNews
have confirmed that they will be attending tomorrow for the
@LutonTown
game as well as the national press. Weather is looking good too so should be a good day!!!
FT Score: Dunstable Town FC 1-3 Welwyn Garden City FC. Dave Keenleyside 1, Matthew Campbell-Mhlope 1 and Eoin McKeown 1. A fantastic away win for our young side. WE ARE STAYING UP!
#DoddsyAnnounced
🤫
Steve Dodd, who joined us last season from
@BerkoFC
has yet to make an appearance for the Citizens, due to the curtailed season and injuries. He was a prolific goal scorer for
@BovingdonFC
.
Welcome Back, Doddsy!
Pre match presentation from our club captain
@JessWalklin
to one of our loyalist fans
@DavidSt92088061
The first team squad and management team paid for a season ticket and presented David with a signed shirt from all of them to thank him for his loyal support. 👏👏👏
THIRD SIGNING OF THE DAY. We are also pleased to announce the loan signing of
@MKDonsFC
U18 Captain Charlie Pattison.
Charlie made his first team debut this season against Peterborough United and will be involved with us on Saturday. Welcome to
@WGCFC
Charlie
AMAZING NEWS!! our match day secretary and former club secretary
@kazzie2000
Karen Fisher has won a lifetime achievement award for all her hard work and commitment towards the club at the
@sportinherts
awards!!!
#HSPSportAwards2018
NEW SIGNINGS from
@BarnetFC
for
@WGCFC
Ivan Aggawakha is a def/mid who's played for their first XI & Okem Chime is a prolific striker from their youth team
Both will be involved in Saturday's game. We would like to thank Barnet & their academy for allowing these players to join
“Max has been an accomplished player, with great experience, who will add that know-how to our young side and help us manage games better, in future.’
Nicky Ironton on the Max Mitchell signing.
📝CARL MENSAH RE-SIGNS!
The centre-half has put pen to paper and has committed to the Citizens for the upcoming season.
Mensah is a well known face around The Utilita Stadium, in which this will be his 5th season with the club.
It is with great regret that we advise that our game at home to
@WatfordFC
tmrw is OFF they advised us at 2pm today that they could not get a side out which has left us extremely disappointed with all the cost and hard work that has gone in. There will be a full statement shortly
We're delighted to announce that we have passed our Ground Grading Inspection today.
Huge thanks go to all the committee members and volunteers who have worked tirelessly in achieving this grade.
#Citizens
NEW SIGNING... A warm
@WGCFC
welcome to young full-back Matt Crook who is just back from Northumbria University, Newcastle, where he was a regular in inter-varsity football, Formerly with Hertford Town.
It is with regret that
@WGCFC
have to announce the departure of
@DeanBarker06
to join
@KLFCofficial
of the Southern League Premier, as their new manager.
Dean and his team leave us on the best of terms and they'll always be welcome back at Herns Lane. Full statement on website
We are delighted to announce a working partnership with
@IsabelHospice
which will see our Herns Way ground renamed The Isabel Hospice Stadium for the rest of the season.
Read more
We’re delighted to announce our 5th new signing!
Huge welcome to the club to former
@MKDonsFC
academy player
@adamhunt1997
who joins us from
@BiggleswadeFc1
where he was captain last year.
Adam comes with fantastic technical ability and a great engine
Welcome to the citizens
NEW SIGNING.. We are delighted to welcome attacking winger Matty Campbell-Mhlope from
@StainesTownFC
.
Matty is a former
@MillwallFC
youngster who will be in our 16 man squad which travels to Kidlington FC on Saturday.
📝Welcome back to the Citizens, Spauly!
The ex
@BerkoFC
captain signs on again for Nicky Ironton’s Citizens. Ben was apart of the 2017/18 title winning team and has made 78 appearances for the club.
BREAKING NEWS...We are pleased to announce that
@MKDonsFC
academy midfielder
@cpattison8
's loan has been extended further. Charlie has been excellent for us during his at time
@WGCFC
so we're pleased to have his services for longer.
TOMORROW we entertain Championship side
@LutonTown
who are bringing their first team squad to
@bpmitchellltd
Stadium in their first game under new manager Graeme Jones.
Pay on the gate: Adults £10, 18-12's £7, OAPs £5 Under 12's FREE.
A nice presentation of a signed shirt from the 1st team squad and management team to our young superfan Stanley Johnson. Stanley follows the team home and away with his mum and dad. Great to see.
Did you know...
With the reorganisation of the Southern League Div 1 Central, our round trips next season will drop from 2121 miles to 1309 miles. That’s 812 miles less travelling!
Wow🤯