Darts v Dulwich Hamlet 3pm Sat 20th Oct

[Gary C]

Philpot off, Oyenuga on

[Gary C]

Noble booked

[spike]

A lovely sunny day, perfect pitch, great crowd and a victory. Not much to complain about really.

This was another gritty, determined performance from the Darts, in the same vein as last week. It wasn't 5 star championship stuff but it ticked a lot of boxes. Dulwich look a decent side, I reckon they'll do fine in this division, so we should be very pleased with ourselves for getting back to back wins. Tom Bonner was immense, Johnson made a solid start, Jamie and Charlie caused the visitors problems but my MOTM has to be the outstanding Lee Noble who was absolutely superb in the centre of the park … and, for that matter, just about everywhere else on the pitch too.

I'm starting to think we may have turned a corner. This looks much more like the sort of Dartford team that we have become used to and I think everyone went home happy. Very pleased for the team, the fans and Jamie and Adam that we can all enjoy the rest of the weekend.

It seems that today may have been Deren's last game for the Darts so it was nice to get the win for him too. He has been a very loyal servant of the club for many, many years and I wish him all the best in his new role at Charlton.

[Harry]

Home win, both strikers scoring, into a play off position, very healthy attendance. What is not to like about today.

I haven't done a poll but things are looking more positive.

Despite not even getting on the bench I am giving my mom to Ryan Hayes.

All the best to Derren at CAFC.

[Karl Marx]

derren is leaving?

[Lincoln exile]

Forgive my ignorance. Could somebody please explain the comments about Deren. I can see nothing on the club website, the club Twitter or Deren's own Twitter account.

[spike]

derren is leaving?

He has a recurring shoulder injury that has hampered his performance and has decided to give up playing. He has been offered a full-time coaching job at Charlton FC and has decided to accept it.

… and he has just retweeted to that effect.

[Gary C]

I understand he will continue playing until a replacement comes in, which is in the process of happening but it looks likely that today was his last home match (especially with the 10th November now postponed due to Torquay's progress in the Cup)

[Mike Perfect]

Del and his Family must know, that at Clubs across the County where he has been on Loan in the past, he has not only been successful, but also popular with Fans and Management's alike. Reflecting back, for my own part, It has been a pleasure to see him succeed with his home Club, and I hope to see him make the further success in his new venture, that he and his Family deserve. Personally, A true credit to himsef and our Club.

[Lincoln exile]

Very sorry to hear this news. Presumably we will be looking for another Academy coach as well.