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Wikipedia - Wingate & Finchley F.C.
Wingate & Finchley Football Club is an English football club based in Finchley in the London Borough of Barnet. The club are currently members of the Isthmian League Premier Division and play at The Maurice Rebak Stadium in North London.
History
The club was established in 1991 by a merger of Wingate and Finchley. Although Finchley were the higher placed of the two clubs, the new club took Wingate's place in the Premier Division of the South Midlands League and played at Finchley's Summers Lane ground, which was renamed after Harry Abrahams, a long time Wingate supporter. In 1994–95 they finished second in the league and joined Division Three of the Isthmian League.
After a second-place finish in 1998–99 they were promoted to Division Two, but were relegated back to Division Three at the end of the following season. After league reorganisation they were placed in Division One North for the 2002–03 season, but in 2004 were transferred to the Eastern Division of the Southern League. The club later returned to Division One North of the Isthmian League. In 2009–10 they finished third, qualifying for the promotion play-offs, in which they lost 3–2 to Enfield Town. The following season the club won the Isthmian League Cup and the London Senior Cup, and finished third again. After beating Harlow Town in the play-off semi-finals, they defeated Brentwood Town 3–2 after extra time in the final, earning promotion to the Premier Division - and securing an historic Treble.
The club finished mid-table in its first season in the Premier Division, before surviving a relegation scare in 2012–13 with one match to spare. In 2013–14, the club were relegated on goal difference behind East Thurrock United despite a final day 5–0 victory. However the drama did not end there, as the resignation of Worksop Town from the Northern Premier League gave Wingate & Finchley a much welcomed reprieve from relegation. The club finished the 2015–16 season in 13th position on 60 points. On 8 October 2018, the club pulled a coup by employing Nicky Shorey and Glen Little as managers. This was short-lived, as Nicky left on 29 October 2018.
* **1999-2000** Wingate & Finkley (6 episodes)
* **2001** Wingate & Finkley - Return of the Wingco (2 episodes)
The team consists of:
* **Detective Superintendent William Wingate** (Gary Waldhorn): A grumpy, taciturn, misanthropic police officer with a talent for annoying people. He is a stickler for procedure, and his methods are often at odds with those of his partner.
* **Detective Inspector Kevin Finkley** (Trevor Peacock): A flamboyant, charming, and highly intelligent officer with a knack for getting results. He is often frustrated by Wingate's inflexibility, and the two of them often clash.
* **Detective Constable Maggiegreetings Stephenson** (Amra-Faye Wright): A young, ambitious officer who is eager to prove herself. She is often caught in the middle of Wingate and Finkley's bickering, and she often finds herself having to mediate between them.
"Wingate & Finkley" is a classic British police drama, with a strong emphasis on character and dialogue. The show is full of humor, and the characters are all well-developed and memorable.
**Broadcast**
The first series of "Wingate & Finkley" was broadcast on BBC One in 1999-2000. The second series, "Return of the Wingco", was broadcast in 2001. Both series were later released on DVD.
**Critical reception**
"Wingate & Finkley" received positive reviews from critics. The show was praised for its witty dialogue, its well-developed characters, and its strong performances.
**Awards**
* **1999** BAFTA TV Award for Best Actor (Gary Waldhorn)
* **1999** BAFTA TV Award for Best Drama Series
"Wingate & Finkley" is a classic British police drama that is still enjoyed by audiences today. The show is a must-watch for fans of the genre.