Camden Town WFC chairman Richard Mahoney has sent a defiant message of pride and progress after the club's title charge was officially ended. A goalless home draw against Dulwich Hamlet Reserves leaves Town 13 points behind leaders Bromley in Division One North of the London & South East Regional League with only four games remaining.
Context and Achievements
Despite the setback, Mahoney emphasized the broader context of the team's journey. "It was pointed out after the game on Sunday that it is rare for a team to be promoted from county level into a regional league and immediately finish in the top three – there is usually a transition period. That is a very fair point," he said.
Mahoney, who lives in Highbury, highlighted the squad's resilience through a season marked by injuries, match postponements, and an unexpected change of manager. Darren Smith took over after Harry Sherman stepped down citing personal reasons. "What this group has achieved this season, particularly given the challenges we’ve faced, including a change in management that was not planned at this stage, has been very strong. We are ahead of where we expected to be in terms of our promotion journey," Mahoney added.
Impressive Record
The chairman pointed to the team's exceptional standards: unbeaten at home for 17 months, only two league losses over the last two seasons, and two trophies – a league and cup double. "These are exceptional standards, and something we should all be proud of," he insisted.
Match Action
In the recent match against Dulwich Hamlet Reserves, played in front of a crowd of over 65 at the Maurice Rebak Stadium in North Finchley, Town had several chances. Striker Maria Paz Vera came closest in the first half with a powerful shot that went just wide. As the game progressed, Camden pushed for a winner, and the afternoon ended in controversy when captain Sophie Hoyle's strike appeared to hit an arm inside the box, but penalty appeals were waved away, resulting in a 0-0 draw.
