Just 24 hours before taking on his old club Dagenham and Redbridge Barnet boss John Still has announced his retirement from football management. Only appointed in the summer Still moves upstairs with the team in 15th place in the National League table having won just one of their last four league games. A statement on the clubs website quotes the 68 year old as saying “I have managed in over 2,000 matches and had a fantastic time in the game to date. I look forward to embracing my new role and supporting my young protégé Darren Currie in his growth as a Coach.” Darren Currie will be in charge of the team for tomorrows visit to the Chigwell Construction Stadium.

John Still’s Managerial Record:

Barnet: Matches 253 Wins 95 Draws 63 Defeats 95

National League

Boreham Wood 1 BARNET 0

The Bees were undone by a controversial goal a minute from the end of a tetchy local derby that saw nine players booked. With Barnet claiming offside Bradley Ash scored the only goal of the game after 89 minutes to send the Bees home pointless.

Bees: Cousins, Alexander, Johnson, Adams, J.Taylor, Reynolds, Robson, Fonguck (Elito), Sweeney, Harrison, Coulthirst (Barham)

Attendance: 1894

League Position: 15th

Next Up: Saturday 29th v Dagenham & Redbridge (a)

Bostik League Premier

Enfield Town 4 WINGATE & FINCHLEY 1

The Blues never got out of the starting blocks at the Queen Elizabeth Stadium. The hosts led 2-0 at half time thanks to a brace from Muhammadu Faal. David Manu‘s third goal in two games did cut the deficit before a penalty from Billy Bricknell and a Junior Mubiayi goal seven minutes from time sewed up the points for the home side.

Attendance: 444

League Position: 18th

Evo Stik League Premier South

Harrow Borough 3 HENDON 1

Hendon’s recent poor run continued as they fell to their fifth straight defeat despite taking the lead through a 6th minute Ricardo German penalty. Ryan Moss pulled Harrow level 8 minutes later, second half goals by Jordan Ireland and Dylan Kearney completing a miserable afternoon for The Greens.

Attendance: 248

League Position: 7th

We can confirm that shortly after 10:56 this morning we were offered press accreditation to attend todays match between Boreham Wood and Barnet unfortunately the offer arrived too late for us to arrange studio cover to broadcast the match. We would like to thank Boreham Wood for their efforts to try to retrieve the situation but regrettably there will be no match coverage by HRB.

We would also like to thank all the Barnet fans who expressed their support and concern at the situation via social media it means a lot to know you are behind us. We look forward to seeing you at Dagenham on Saturday.

National League

BARNET 2 Dover 0

Goals from JackTaylor and the returning Mauro Vilhete gave the Bees their first home league win since October. Manager John Still’s plans were disrupted shortly before kick off when Craig Robson sustained an injury in the pre match warm up resulting in Mauro Vilhete getting an unexpected call to the bench. After a largely forgettable opening 45 minutes Barnet got into their stride after the break. Ephron Mason-Clark failed to make most of a one on one with visiting keeper Mitch Walker before a long ball from skipper Callum Reynolds caught the Dover defence out allowing man of the match Jack Taylor to calmly finish his fourth goal of the season. The arrival of Vilhete for a tiring Mason-Clark was greeted by one of the biggest cheers of the afternoon the Bees longest serving player producing an excellent save from Walker after he connected perfectly with Wes Fonguck’s corner. With Dover failing to mount anything against a defence in which Dan Sweeney was outstanding Mindy Elito crashed a shot against the Dover bar before Vilhete completed a fairytale comeback beating Walker from close range in the final minute.

Bees: Cousins, Reynolds, Alexander, Sweeney, Johnson, Adams, Mason-Clark ( Vilhete), J.Taylor, Elito, Fonguck, Duku (Harrison)

HRB Man of the Match: Jack Taylor

Attendance: 1011

League Position: 14th

Bostik League Premier

Haringey Borough 1 POTTERS BAR TOWN 0

Ralston Gabriel scored the only goal of the game in the 51st minute as The Scholars lost their second straight league game.

Attendance: 320

League Position: 14th

WINGATE & FINCHLEY 2 Carshalton 0

A double from David Manu gave the Blues a much needed victory at the Abrahams.

Attendance: 89

League Position: 18th

Evo-Stik League Premier South

HENDON 0 Frome Town 1

Hendon’s poor run of form continued thanks to a goal from Ryan Bath 10 minutes from time. The Greens have now lost their last four matches.

Attendance: 223

League Position: 6th

Spartan South Midlands League Premier

Cockfosters 0 HADLEY 1

A Paul Wright penalty was good enough to give Hadley the points at Chalk Lane.

League Position: 3rd

North Greenford United P EDGWARE TOWN P

Velocity Trophy

WINGATE & FINCHLEY 1 Bishops Stortford 5

Herts Charity Shield

Welwyn Garden City P HADLEY P

Spartan South Midlands Premier

EDGWARE TOWN 1 Wembley 1

BARNET v Dorchester Town

Hemel Hempstead Town v WINGATE & FINCHLEY

Ties to be played weekend of 12th January 2019

FA Trophy First Round

BARNET 3 Bath City 2

The Bees looked to have booked their place in round two after a stunning opening 23 minutes which saw them race into a 3-0 lead. Wes Fonguck scored the first within the opening minute collecting Jack Taylor’s pass to thump his seventh goal of the season into the top right hand corner. Number two arrived ten minutes later Taylor’s inch perfect pass picking out Ephron Mason-Clark who’s low cross was turned home by Manny Duku. Dan Sparkes was the architect of number three bursting down the left before picking out Mason-Clark who buried his first goal of the season past the unprotected keeper. Bath pulled a goal back before half time when Michele Effete took advantage of the Bees inability to clear the ball. Adam Mann reduced the deficit to a single goal sweeping home Anthony Straker’s cross after 64 minutes to set up a tense final period which saw both teams miss chances.

Bees: Cousins, Reynolds, Johnson, Sweeney, Tutonda, Sparkes ( Elito) , Fonguck (Adams), J.Taylor, Duku (Coulthirst), Robson, Mason-Clark

HRB Man of the Match: Ephron Mason- Clark

WINGATE & FINCHLEY 2 Dulwich Hamlet 0

A double by Rob Laney sent the Blues into the second round for the first time after an impressive performance at The Abraham’s.

Bostik League Premier

POTTERS BAR TOWN 0 Mertsham 1

The Scholars failed to build on a promising week as they fell to their third straight defeat at The Pakex. Walter Figueira scored the only goal of the game as Mertsham completed the league double.

Attendance: 111

League Position: 11th

Evo Stik League Premier South

Walton Casuals 5 HENDON 1

The Greens completed a miserable week slumping to their fifth defeat in their last six games. Matt Harriott scored Hendon’s goal in the 45th minute.

Attendance: 163

League Position: 5th

Spartan South Midlands League Premier

HADLEY 0 Biggleswade 4

League Position: 3rd

London Colney 0 EDGWARE TOWN 0

League Position: 10th