All the news stories from August 2014
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YORK 0 WYCOMBE 0
(Saturday 30th August 2014)
Wanderers sit in 5th place in League Two after five games following a 0-0 draw at York City. The home side, unbeaten in 21 games, stretching back into last season, but also with four straight draws this season, were frustrated by a resolute Wanderers display at the back and could have found themselves on the end of a defeat if Paul Hayes' 82nd minute effort had hit the back of the net.
 York 0 Wycombe 0 - report, stats and reaction |
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STEVENAGE 1 WYCOMBE 3
(Saturday 23rd August 2014)
Wanderers bounced back in style from their midweek home defeat to Tranmere to record an impressive 3-1 victory at Stevenage. Wycombe had to come from behind too after Darius Charles
had put the home side up in controversial fashion on 31 minutes following a 50/50 challenge with Matt Ingram. However, goals from Paul Hayes and Peter Murphy put Wanderers into the driving seat before the break and Matt McClure sealed the points with another strike in the final minute of the ninety.
Stevenage 1 Wycombe 3 - report, stats and reaction |
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OXFORD AWAY MOVED
(Thursday 21st August 2014)
Wanderers' trip scheduled trip to play Oxford United on Easter Saturday (4th April 2015) had been brought forward to the previous day. A statement on the official website read, "The match was scheduled to take place on Easter Saturday but both clubs have taken the decision to bring kick-off forward by 24 hours, to allow more time for the players to recovery ahead of the Easter Monday schedule." Therefore, the match will now take place on Friday 3rd April 2015 - KO 3pm. |
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WYCOMBE 0 TRANMERE 2
(Tuesday 19th August 2014)
Wanderers' winning start to the 2014/15 campaign came to an abrupt halt as they went down 2-0 at home to Tranmere Rovers. Wycombe, unchanged for the fourth consecutive match, were left frustrated by a string of saves from visiting 'keeper Owain Fon Williams coupled with conceeding sucker punch goals from Cole Stockton on 19 minutes and then the killer on 54 minutes from the wonderfully named Max Power.
Wycombe 0 Tranmere 2 - report, stats and reaction |
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DECADES SINCE 6 OUT OF 6
(Monday 18th August 2014)
Wanderers' encouraging start to the 2014/15 League campaign has seen them win their first two League games of the season for only the third time since promotion to the Football League in 1993. The first occasion came at the start of the 1994/95 season with victories over Cambridge United (home) and Huddersfield Town (away), while ten years later at the outset of the 2004/05 campaign, three points, again at home to Cambridge United and then away to Chester City, saw Wycombe take six from six. But on both occasions they failed to win the third game. |
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WYCOMBE 3 CARLISLE 1
(Saturday 16th August 2014)
Wycombe made it two straight League wins for the first time since February 2014 with a thoroughly deserved 3-1 victory over Carlisle United at Adams Park. Aaron Pierre headed home to give Wycombe the lead on 55 minutes but the visitors levelled two minutes through Brad Potts. But Gareth Ainsworth's side regained the lead on 77 minutes when Sean O'Hanlon handled in the box and Paul Hayes slotted home the resulting penalty. Wycombe confirmed their dominance and new found confidence when Peter Murphy netted in the 80th minute.
Wycombe 3 Carlisle 1 - report, stats, reaction and pics |
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COVENTRY IN FLT
(Saturday 16th August 2014)
Wanderers were drawn at home to Coventry City in the First Round of the Football League [Johnstone Paints] Trophy following the draw on Saturday morning. The tie will be played on Tuesday 2nd September. The two sides have only met once before in senior competition - a two legged Football League Cup meeting during the 1993/94 season - City scraping through 5-4 on aggregate after an amazing second leg at Adams Park where Wanderers almost overturned a 3-0 first leg win for City. |
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MILLWALL 1 WYCOMBE 0
(Tuesday 12th August 2014)
Wanderers went down 1-0 at Millwall in the First Round of the Football League Cup. The only goal of the game came from Matthew Briggs on 27 minutes but the resulting celebration where the Lions debutant removed his shirt earnt him a yellow card that would later prove dear. Briggs was cautioned again in the second-half for a reckless challenge on Sido Jombati and meant that Wanderers played against ten men for the remaining 30 minutes of the tie. However, dispite a valiant effort from the Wanderers it was Millwall who went through to the next round.
Millwall 1 Wycombe 0 - report, stats and reaction
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INGRAM EXTENDS DEAL
(Monday 11th August 2014)
Matt Ingram has gone a long way to pledging his future at the Club by signing a new deal until June 2017. The 20 year old's current deal ran until June 2015 but commenting on his new contract, Ingram said "I’ve loved every minute of my time here and it’s a real honour to wear the number 1 shirt for the club I’ve followed all my life. Extending my contract was an easy decision to make because I’m really enjoying my football and I have a huge amount of respect for the staff who are helping me develop as a player." The High Wycombe player made his Wanderers debut in March 2013 and has been ever-present in goal since and was hotly linked to a move to West Brom or West Ham in the summer. Matt Ingram - updated profile |
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KEEPERS LOANED OUT
(Monday 11th August 2014)
On the day that news of Matt Ingram's contract had been extended, the Club also confirmed that fellow goalkeepers Charlie Horlock and Alex Lynch had been loaned out on short term deals. 19 year old Horlock has joined Isthmian Premier side Harrow Borough, while Lynch, also 19, has joined Conference South side Hayes & Yeading. Horlock, who rejoined the Club in the summer of 2013, made his Boro debut at the weekend. Lynch signed for Wycombe in the summer of 2014 from Peterborough United. Both deals run initially until 7th September 2014. The news of the loan moves means that goalkeeping coach Barry Richardson will continue to be named as First Team substitute. |
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NEWPORT 0 WYCOMBE 2
(Saturday 9th August 2014)
Wanderers got their season off to a winning start with an impressive 2-0 victory at Newport County. New signing Peter Murphy headed Wycombe into the lead in the 40th minute when he connected with a Max Kretzschmar corner and four minutes later Paris Cowan-Hall struck home from six yards to double the lead and send the Welsh side reeling at the break. Also making their Wycombe debuts at Newport were new arrivals Alfie Mawson, Sido Jombati and Joe Jacobson.
Newport 0 Wycombe 2 - report, stats and reaction |
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MAWSON ON LOAN
(Saturday 9th August 2014)
Gareth Ainsworth made a late dip into the loan market before the start of the season with the signing of Brentford defender Alfie Mawson. He arrives on one-month 'youth loan' to provide cover for Gary Doherty, who the Club revealed has been sidelined with a knee injury. The 20-year-old previously spent time on loan at Maidenhead United, Luton Town and Welling United. Mawson will be able to play in the opening day game at Newport. The initial loan deals expires on 7th September. |
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HOLLOWAY SIGNED
(Saturday 9th August 2014)
Wanderers have signed Aaron Holloway on a short term deal running until 7th January 2015. The 21 year forward played for Wycombe in the pre-season friendlies at Cheshunt and Barnet and was given international clearance in time for the opening game of the season at former club Newport County. Holloway was originally part of the Cardiff City youth system before switching to Bristol City when he was 18. Last season he made four appearances at Newport but was released in May 2014. |
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NEW KIT SPONSOR REVEALED
(Wednesday 6th August 2014)
Beechdean Ice Cream have been revealed as Wanderers' new shirt sponsor for the next two seasons. The Speen based company are managed by Wanderers' new Chairman Andrew Howard, who commented, "A new kit always brings suspense and intrigue amongst the fanbase and we think it will be a great way to kick off the new season when the players walk out wearing a shirt which has never been seen before". The new first choice 'home' shirt retains the traditional quartered design but has mirrored the light and dark patterned compared to the previous season. The second choice kit will retain the same 'Tequila sunrise' design for the 2014/15 season but with the new sponsors logo replacing EA Sports FIFA 14. The new first choice kit will be worn for the first time at the away game at Newport County but on this occasion the shorts will be light blue to avoid a potential clash with the Welsh side's dark shorts. |
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FLETCHER LOANED OUT
(Wednesday 6th August 2014)
19 year old central defender Tom Fletcher has been loaned out to Chesham United on a three month deal. Last season Fletcher made eight loan appearances at Conference South side Bishop's Stortford. Fletcher, who joined Wanderers in July 2013 from Cheshunt, has made one brief First Team appearance during his time at Wycombe - coming on for the final minute of the Football League Trophy tie at Exeter on 3rd September 2013. The agreement with Chesham runs until 9th November 2014 and he will be eligible to play in the FA Trophy but not the FA Cup. |
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BARNET 0 WYCOMBE 1
(Saturday 2nd August 2014)
A cool finish from 30 yards by new signing Peter Murphy was enough for Wanderers to beat Conference side Barnet at The Hive. The only goal of the game came midway through the second-half on a day when there was more injury concerns for Wycombe when Josh Scowen was stretchered off with an ankle injury following a fairly harmless looking challenge in midfield. Reports later indicated that Scowen was up and walking, albeit with a protective ankle boot. It's now onto the opening day of the Football League season away to Newport County on Saturday 9th August - kick-off 3pm.
Barnet 0 Wycombe 1 - report, pics, stats and reaction |
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GREAT WAR WANDERERS
(Saturday 2nd August 2014)
As the centenary of the start of the 'Great War' approaches, we remember those Wanderers players and families affected by the hostilities that last from August 1914 until November 1918. It's understood that at least ten Wanderers players lost their lives in the War and many others were affected. Research on the history of these players is currently being finalised by avid historians and Wanderers followers Mike Dewey and Dave Finch.
Remembering the Grear War Wanderers - Read more |
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SQUAD NUMBERS REVEALED
(Friday 1st August 2014)
Wycombe have confirmed their squad numbers for the 2014/15 season. Gareth Ainsworth is included again but with his shirt number increased to reflect his age. The squad totals 24 players (including two loans) compared to 27 (no loans) at the start of the 2013/14 campaign. Full list as follows:
1. Matt Ingram, 2. Sido Jombati, 3. Joe Jacobson, 4. Josh Scowen, 5. Gary Doherty, 6. Aaron Pierre, 7. Paris Cowan-Hall, 8. Stuart Lewis, 9. Paul Hayes, 10. Matt Bloomfield, 11. Sam Wood, 12. Steven Craig, 13. Barry Richardson, 15. Peter Murphy, 16. Tommy Fletcher, 17. Junior Morias, 18. Danny Rowe (loan), 19. Matt McClure, 20. Charlie Horlock, 21. Alex Lynch, 22. Max Kretzschmar, 23. Nicky Walker (loan), 24. Nathan Evans, 41. Gareth Ainsworth.
News is still awaited on the new shirt sponsors for the forthcoming season. News of existing shirt sponsors Samsung opting out was revealed on 11th June 2014. |
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