15/05/2023
Today, Barnston AFC have sacked Richard James and Gary Johnson as managers of the Barnston Reserves, and expelled the team from the club with the season not even complete, after 6 years of service in order to make way for ‘local side’ Dunmow Town Reserves to use the pitch next season. After a Covid Cup win last year, which saw Chairman Bob Tyler lift the first Barnston trophy in 30 years, the committee is now unfortunately led by self-elected individuals who have pursued personal agendas and exhibited barbaric behaviour in ousting a team and several previous committee members that have had 6 years of fantastic memories. Unfortunately, the club is a shadow of its former self, and has even proceeded to hold disciplinary hearings for players and management. This follows the removal of the previous first team manager mid-season and profit demands being made during a charity football match. The installation of Dunmow Town is a financial move, and continues to remove any local association with the town.
As a team we have loved playing for Barnston over the years, and want to thank everyone who has supported us and been part of our journey. It has felt like a proper community team and unfortunately 17 local lads will have to look to play football elsewhere next year.
