Chelmsford City (H) - Tues 7th August

[The 5th Searcher]

Thanks for the goal footage Kev, I'll look forward to the video highlights.

Where was Kudos tonight or was it better not to play him against his old team mates??

[Park Life]

Where was Kudos tonight or was it better not to play him against his old team mates??

Not confirmed mate but talk on the terrace was he had a slight groin strain.

[DA1]

Where was Kudos tonight or was it better not to play him against his old team mates??

Not confirmed mate but talk on the terrace was he had a slight groin strain.

Yes, unsure of the injury but did confirm on Twitter that he hopes to get back to fitness soon.

[Arthur Horsfield]

Kudas was constantly trying to manipulate and stretch his groin pre his substitution on Saturday. On tonight a brilliant controlled Football performance. Everyone putting a shift in. Elliot and Lee are wonderful wonderful natural footballers the like of which no one can buy and come around once in a blue moon. Ben was once again top class and along with Delano strained every sinue to make it happen. I do not want to single a player out from a great team performance but i would like to highlight one. Del has been singled through a number of avenues for whatever . Tonight I want to congratulate him on his great save and commandment. Please remember that whilst Els will get the plaudits etc (quite rightly) the people who ARE only "doing what they are supposed to do" go unluaded. Well done every single player, fan etc and well done Del.

[the duke]

Nothing to add on the actual match [ as its been said ] but I thought that as a team we showed no fear of them and went for them [ TB was always too cautious ] , Delano has added that " pro steel and cleverness " to our front line and certainly doesn't get pushed around on or off the ball , my MOTM for his 90 minute contribution , although ALL the team played well !!

i was also pleased for Deren who was solid all game and didnt let last seasons cock up against them affect him, good confidence booster for the rest of the season

[tommytollbooth]

ALLELUIA we finally beat those buggers from Essex and I thought we deserved it based on our 2nd half performance. 1st half they looked slightly the better team and Mark Oneymah's blocking tackle was a beauty when one of their forwards went one on one with Del. Remembering last seasons match I wondered if 1- 0 would be enough after Philpot was unlucky with his clever lob and hard working Sam-Yorke missed a good chance but it was. Ben Greenhaigh MOM for me but Bradders winning header was very sweet . Well played the entire team.

[Dartford Knight]

First time viewing our new look team and 3 points against Chelmsford so very happy. We look well balanced and even better in defense i think we will be hard to beat. A much narrower team Dartford are now with not that much wing play time will tell if this benefits us over the long term, but early signs are looking good.

So what happened on the touchline it looked to me like a darts player gave a chelmsford player a push into the dugout then handbags started was that all or did flanners and their manager take it further ?

[Kebabus]

Delighted. That's all

[Aprouddart]

I new it would be a good idea to have two managers, one gets sent off and you still have one
in reserve, great planning LOL. As always against Chelmsford it was a real battle but we came out
on top and deserved our win. As others have said special praise to Deren who pulled off a top
class save in the second half and also dealt successfully with several well delivered corners (similar to the
one that beat him last season). Great all round performance from the team and new management,
lets keep it going on Saturday.

[Ozymandias]

Del-boy looked smart up front and along with Ben had my vote before half time. Del looks so hard to knock off the ball and Ben showed that there is life after Ryan Hayes. He played so well with Mark down the left side.
Thought the back 4 gave Chelmsford very little all night and for them to get just two shots on target, well.
I hope that Nobes can play like that all season, bit of an ask, but he was awesome last night.
Each player played their part, but I have to say that young James looks a bit lightweight for me, easily knocked off the ball, but the audacity of the lad chipping Worgan, finishing well when offside and having one other good chance to put the game to bed, if management can beef up his game he will compliment Del-boy up front.
No moans from me, each player did his upmost and really made Chelmsford look ordinary.
The save from Deren towards the end and hopefully has put an end to his ghosts, although really, he didn't have a lot to do.
My MOTM goes to Callum Driver, although I doubted he was a great signing he rode his luck on a couple of occasions and got away with it, but 2nd half he was pushing forward and giving the City defence a headache. Closely followed by wonderkid Noble.
Loved every minute.