Northern Rovers Football club was formed in November 2020 through the merger of Forrest Hill Milford AFC and Glenfield Rovers AFC. The merger was, in part, due to the rising cost of sports participation, by merging the clubs we would be able to share resources thus becoming more efficient and able to offer better value to members. Other key reasons include having greater numbers across all ages to create better pathways and being able to meet requirements set by NZF & NRF for development centres and the highest leagues to participate in.
BOARD
The Board Membership voted at the 2026 AGM is:
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| Board Member & Chair - Dean Dodds | Board Member - Paul Whittaker |
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| President - Dave Crombie | Board Member - Nigel Taylor |
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| Board Member & Treasurer - Cherie McLintock |
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| Secretary - Sue Crombie |
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BOARD MEMBERS
Dean Dodds- Chair
After a successful career playing overseas in Europe and the USA as well as captaining the NZ U23 Olympic team Dean first walked through the doors at McFetridge Park in 2002 winning the Northern Premier league in Consecutive years and also being awarded Northern League player of the year. After nearly 200 games for the men’s first team, retirement beckoned to focus on a “real” job and a young family. More recently with 2 young daughters “showing an interest “ in football he became involved at FHM as a volunteer coach for a number of years before the merger of the 2 clubs.
Professionally Dean has had a corporate career with large corporates such as Dulux and Carter Holt Harvey holding senior managerial positions at both. More recently Dean has become part owner of Parmco appliances in the small to medium enterprise space. His focus and passion for being involved on the board is squarely centred around the delivery of quality and enduring facilities for members to enjoy for years to come but above also else having Fun!
Nigel Taylor
First joined FHM as a junior player in 1988 for 6 years. Currently has 3 boys, Ethan 11, Eli 15 and Isaiah 17 currently playing for a combined 20 years at the Club. Nigel has been involved within the club as a player, manager, coach, referee, volunteer and of course a parent. He has a passion to ensure all kids have a platform to express themselves, a pitch ready to be played on every weekend and an opportunity to learn and grow.
Nigel has a background in commercial strategy, customer service and business management. He’s experienced in setting strategies, communicating and executing as part of a team, with the ability to form strong meaningful relationships and build engagement. He was motivated to join the Board to ensure we create a culture and direction that is inclusive to every member and any potential members
Cherie McLintock - Treasurer
Paul Whittaker
Dave Crombie- Club President
Dave started football aged 5 at Glenfield Rovers, playing for 9 seasons before moving to ECB and Takapuna. Work stints in Wellington and Sydney were followed by a return to Auckland in 1997 , were he joined Forrest Hill Milford and remained a member there for 23 years until the merger in 2020. During his time at FHM Dave has been a player, coach, convenor, manager, committee member, Board Member and in the last 5 years Club Chairman. Dave is a life member of FHM/ NRFC and a life member of NRF
In his business life Dave has been a Foreign Currency dealer since 1986 and is a partner at Collinson & Co LTD, a current Club sponsor. Dave's vision for NRFC is to bring two successful clubs together as one and provide a great environment for its members to enjoy their football.
OFFICERS – RULE 19
President – Dave Crombie
Secretary – Sue Crombie
Treasurer – Cherie McLintock
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