Worthing v Dartford Sat 28 Jan 2023

Man of the Match

Poll ended at Tue Jan 31, 2023 4:57 pm

Dan Wilks
0
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Jordan Wynter
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Kristian Campbell
0
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Samir Carruthers
0
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Connor Essam
0
No votes
Tom Bonner
2
13%
Luke Coulson
0
No votes
Alex Wall
2
13%
Maxwell Statham
1
7%
Jack Smith
0
No votes
Malachi Napa
0
No votes
Jernade Meade (Sub)
2
13%
Jamar Loza (Sub)
0
No votes
Pierre Fonkeu (Sub)
8
53%
 
Total votes: 15

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Re: Worthing v Dartford Sat 28 Jan 2023

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Disappointing but also listening to awful commentary doesn't help. Absolutely no need to be rude about Jernade.
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Attendance 1599 and a good number of Darts fans.
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Sub:-
Loza for Napa.
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Pedro wrote: Sat Jan 28, 2023 4:26 pm Disappointing but also listening to awful commentary doesn't help. Absolutely no need to be rude about Jernade.

I had to turn the commentary off after 5 minutes. They made multiple negative comments about Wall that were just unnecessary, the bloke that is doing it was coming across as a right knob.

I also see the troll is back. Any true Dartford fan knows this is a poor result but to be sat at home commenting before the full time whistle it's just not needed. I'll be commenting but not until after the 90 minutes.
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Red Card Wall
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Park Life wrote: Sat Jan 28, 2023 4:34 pmRed Card Wall
What was the red card for Steve?
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Park Life wrote: Sat Jan 28, 2023 4:34 pmRed Card Wall
Not surprised, as the only ref to have given us a red in the league before this, is the same ref.
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Wall Red card for off the ball incident.
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Park Life wrote: Sat Jan 28, 2023 4:45 pm Wall Red card for off the ball incident.
I bet the Worthing radio commentator was foaming at the mouth at that - how really unprofessional his comments have been. Must be related to UpTheDarts, sorry BAWArmy!
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Sounds like Alex lost his rag a bit then, not for the first time this season. He’s been very lucky so far not to have been sent off previously.
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Well disappointing would be an understatement. This result all but confirms to me that this league is Ebbsfleet's to lose and that realistically we have to consider ourselves out of the title race, especially after Ebbsfleet came from a goal down today to hammer their opposition. It's a shame as we had a really good Christmas however the last 2 results have been poor and if we are true contenders results that just cannot happen. I look forward to Dowse's interview to see what he has to say.

I wasn't at the game so can not comment on the performance/individuals, but what I will say is Alex Wall losing his head is not what we need now or ever. It's been coming all season and there's been a few games at Princes Park this season where he's been close to completely losing it and getting himself in trouble and it seems that point was reached today.

I mentioned it in a previous comment but I thought the commentary was a disgrace. They made personal digs at some of our players which is just uncalled for. I'm not saying I expect them to be completely neutral as that's not going to happen at this level but a bit of respect towards the opposition and their players should be the absolute minimum.

We have just made next week's game against Welling that little bit harder, they will look at today's result and that will be all the motivation they need especially after they got a big win at Chelmsford.

Playoffs was the aim at the start of the season and where I expected us to be, and barring a monumental collapse from now we're on target for that. Let's just hope we can secure top 3 and avoid the eliminator game.

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A couple of things. Or more. We were not at the races today and Worthing were worth at least a 5-0 win. They’re a good side and they deserve to go places. But their keeper is a right little twat. Even a bigger twat than our own troll, who pipes up only when we lose and ONLY to enrage us real supporters who, sadly respond and fuel his fire. I don’t know why he’s allowed on here. He contributes nothing and if were an admin, he would be offed just like that Ebbsfleet clown! Please, admin, do the decent thing.

Now, Alex Wall. Four or five decent games for us? IF I’m being kind! The bloke is a buffoon at this level and he may well ‘cup his ear’ when he has the occasional blinder and scores. I don’t give a shit if he reads these pages. It’s a fans forum to express our opinion. I spoke to a ‘Senior’ Darts fan today and he said, “Wall is asking to be sent off.” I agreed. He was totally ineffective and even his embarrassing thuggish antics were ineffective. That’s why he lost it like a spoilt school kid. I love Dowse. He has brains. But I question what he sees in Alex Wall. And no Sheringham as back up as he’s ‘partying elsewhere.’ FFS. We need some reliable and consistent firepower up front. We can’t rely on our, otherwise, overloaded, defence. We’re top four for sure. But Wall is a liability and will cost us anything more.
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Seen worthing earlier in year , they a decent outfit with money to throw around and if they had a fit forward who was with us last year , they be top two. Bad result but they happen as any Liverpool fan will tell u when hammered by the albion 3 zip!! I’ve seen Alex Wall a few times , he is what he is , will score blinders and terrify defences or get sent off, I personally like a nasty so and so in my team
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Re: Worthing v Dartford Sat 28 Jan 2023

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Just home from game (yep left early) worthing are a decent team with players giving 110% there striker was being watched today by Norwich City scout understand why TBH
Worthing had us from 1st 5 mins with diagonal ball over top fast forwards tom Connor being pulled out wide to cover full backs game over
Alex wall was warned after 5 mins by linesman infront of me about bullying tactics surprised he wasn't taken of at half time

Let's get behind this group and dowse

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Match Report by Chris Palmer

Dartford’s promotion hopes suffered a setback, as an in-form Worthing secured the points and the double in front of 1,599 supporters at The Crucial Environmental Stadium.

Despite the Darts launching an immediate attack from the start (a feat which saw Luke Coulson force a great save from Harrison Male within the first minute, only to be caught offside), it was the hosts that would go on to set the foundations to virtually dominate the game.

The truth is, Dartford just couldn’t get to grips with the Rebel’s attacking trio of Davide Rodari, Ollie Pearce, and Lewis White. They troubled the defence all afternoon, while midfielders Kane Wills, Danny Barker, and Josh Chambers fed them dangerous balls.

And, the warning signs were there early on when Lewis White’s seventh minute effort kissed the top of Dan Wilks’ crossbar. However, a minute later saw the hosts edge themselves in front as a little bit of fortune went in their direction. Kane Wills’ dangerous cross wasn’t dealt with and the ball somehow ricocheted off of Wilks and into the back of the net (9).

The goal gave the Rebels added confidence and it wasn’t long before another blistering attack was rewarded. However, on this occasion, no luck was involved as in-form Ollie Pearce received the ball in space inside the Dartford box. He controlled the ball well, before connecting with a delightful left-footed half-volley which crashed in off the crossbar (11).

Josh Chambers then saw his curling drive sail narrowly wide of Wilks’ upright (14), before Dartford began to edge themselves back into contention. As they roamed forward more, they were unlucky to not have pulled a goal back after 23 minutes.

A great move saw Luke Coulson force a great save from Harrison Male, before Samir Carruthers got on the end of the resulting corner. Unfortunately, the midfielder’s strike flew narrowly wide of the post on this occasion.

However, the attacking threat of the hosts was always present and only a superb challenge by Maxwell Statham prevented Josh Chambers from burying a definite third goal of the half for the Rebels (27). The resulting corner then found Joel Colbran, who was thwarted by an excellent save at close-range from Wilks (28).

Josh Chambers then smacked the outside of the post with a terrific effort in the 32nd minute, before Aarran Racine saw his header chalked off for offside two minutes later.

The visitors didn’t give up hope though, and they soon found themselves on the front-foot during the remaining five minutes of the half. Only a last-ditch challenge by Joe Rye prevented Malachi Napa from pulling a goal back (40), before Alex Wall did find the back of the net following another brilliant attacking move a minute later. Unfortunately, referee Mr Ben Atkinson ruled that off for offside as well!

Clearly unhappy with his side’s first-half, manager Alan Dowson made two substitutions at the beginning of the second forty-five. Kristian Campbell and Jack Smith both left the field to be replaced by Pierre Fonkeu and the returning Jernade Meade respectively. The Darts’ sole remaining change in personnel would take place after 67 minutes, where Malachi Napa would be replaced by debutant Jamar Loza.

Meanwhile, Worthing’s first substitution took place on 65 minutes when Callum Kealy came on for Josh Chambers. That was followed by Reece Myles-Meekums and Lewis Thorn replacing Davide Rodari and Lewis Thorn respectively (74).

Returning to action on the pitch, a good free-kick by Luke Coulson found Pierre Fonkeu inside the box, but the substitute couldn’t beat Harrison Male who was alert to make the save (49).

Luke Coulson then tried to get in on the action himself, only to see Male save his 53rd minute strike as well! However, the goalkeeper then contributed towards launching a swift counter-attack along their right-flank, which resulted with Joel Colbran finding Davide Rodari at the far post with a delicious cross. And, the former Dartford loanee wasn’t going to miss, as he netted a third for the hosts (54).

Sadly, any hopes of Dartford mounting a comeback were ended in the 73rd minute after Alex Wall was shown a straight red card for a foul on Davide Rodari.

The result sees the Darts remain in second place in the National League South table, and Tom Bonner and Co will be looking for a response when they travel to rivals Welling United next weekend.

TEAMS

WORTHING: Harrison Male, Joel Colbran, Aarran Racine (c), Joe Rye, Reuben Livesey-Austin, Kane Wills, Danny Barker, Josh Chambers, Davide Rodari, Ollie Pearce, Lewis White.

SUBSTITUTES: James Beresford, Callum Kealy, Lewis Thorn, Reece Myles-Meekums, Dan Bowry.

DARTFORD: Dan Wilks, Jordan Wynter, Kristian Campbell, Samir Carruthers, Connor Essam, Tom Bonner (c), Luke Coulson, Alex Wall, Maxwell Statham, Jack Smith, Malachi Napa.

SUBSTITUTES: Tommy Block, Jamar Loza, Keiran Murtagh, Jernade Meade, Pierre Fonkeu.

By Chris Palmer
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Re: Worthing v Dartford Sat 28 Jan 2023

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We’ve lost too many games to win the league now, but bar a massive collapse we’ll finish in the top 4 which is about where I expected. I wouldn’t have a great deal of optimism about the play-offs, but there are plenty of games left for that to change.
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Re: Worthing v Dartford Sat 28 Jan 2023

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Park Life wrote: Sat Jan 28, 2023 7:16 pm
An honest interview as ever with the gaffer, he never hides when we have lost and tells it how it is!
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