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JACK PAYNE NAMED AS WOOD CAPTAIN FOR 2023-24 SEASON 

1 January 1970

Boreham Wood FC are pleased to announce that Manager Luke Garrard has confirmed his captain line-up ahead of the upcoming 2023-24 campaign.

Following the departure of longstanding captain and Wood legend Mark Ricketts this summer, the role as the Club’s captain was left vacant with ‘Ricko’s’ successor to be decided upon. After long and careful consideration, Luke is delighted to announce that midfielder Jack Payne will be captaining the side for the upcoming season.

Payne arrived at Meadow Park last summer from League Two Crawley Town and made an instant impression on Luke Garrard and Wood Army faithful. Jack was a key figure in the Wood’s midfield unit playing almost every minute of every game last season, scoring on three occasions, as Wood finished in 6th place and the coveted play-off positions. Payne was the runner-up for Supporter’s Player of the Season award, whilst he won the Manager’s Player of the Season award for his efforts during his first season in a Wood shirt.

Upon naming Jack Payne as captain, Manager Luke Garrard commented, “We have decided to give the captaincy this year to Jack Payne. Having him on the field and amongst the action is something we felt would be instrumental to him wearing the armband. Jack will bring great experience; he is a natural leader and is hugely respected in the dressing room. David Stephens will continue his role as club captain, whilst Nathan Ashmore will also continue as vice-captain.”

Luke Garrard commented on the continuation of Stephens and Ashmore in their respective roles, “Nathan did a fantastic job last season standing in for Mark Ricketts when called up. He is a huge leader within the group and will continue his role as vice-captain.

“David Stephens will also continue as Club captain, a role we feel is extremely valuable. All players are an extension to the management team, and they will be huge cogs in us having a positive season.” Garrard concluded.

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