Pure DFC Archive

Another home win and another performance where we had around 75% of the possession, we really should have been out of sight at half time. Once again, every man put in a decent shift but I was not overly impresses with BB at left back and our set pieces were shocking today. As for our opponents, they were very fortunate to finish with eleven players, how their captain didn't get sent off was an unbelievable decision from the referee. Dulwich clearly didn't have the quality to match or contain us and resorted to heavy handed tactics to even things up a little.

I thought our bench looked a little unbalanced today and although Nash has a good pedigree, I can't help thinking that he isn't as good as Sheringham or Wabo. I really would like to see Wabo back at some stage in this setup. Anyway, I can't complain too much as we are still top of the form chart, playing probably the best brand of football in the division and the crowds are growing rapidly. I think that 1500 plus crowds will be the norm till the end of season. In short, it is all building up nicely to the away fixture at M@id$£one on the 4th April. Play-offs anyone?

Another good performance. Although I felt the first two substitutions were made a bit too early. We went a bit too deep afterwards and a I feared an undeserved Dulwich equaliser was inament. The final whistle was very welcome in the end.
Once again the MOTM nomination not easy but I've gone for Macca. He gets better every game. His pace was electrifying this afternoon.
Our slick passing going forward, especially in the first half, wouldn't have looked out of place in the National League today.

Well deserved 3pts against a pretty good Dulwich side. They had a few moments early in the first half and late in the second but our defence and GK brilliant. I though BB had a good game - especially the first half and must have found it difficult after their no4 could have put him out of action for months.
I went for Darren as MoM but some great performances right through the team.
COYD

Billy Crook is a quality player. He does bundles. Links up, plays the easy pass, or the best pass. Left or right, forward or back. What I'm trying to say is this guy is a brilliant brilliant footballer. He is commanding, puts it in and in the most pivotal position. Yes Jacob and Tyrique get the plaudits but Crooky is a f@@@ing good footballer. Rapidly becoming the unsung hero of what is becoming a most enjoyable season

Pleased with the 3 pts, nice birthday pressie to me. We were playing good football in 1st half which was very pleasing, and with a desire to be first to the ball. SK is doing an excellent job. Josh Hill my MOTM, I thought he handled their giant No9 really well. The play off`s are a real possibility.

Pleased with the 3 pts, nice birthday pressie to me. We were playing good football in 1st half which was very pleasing, and with a desire to be first to the ball. SK is doing an excellent job. Josh Hill my MOTM, I thought he handled their giant No9 really well. The play off`s are a real possibility.

What thread should I put this on ? Not sure. I'm of the belief that we are in the midst of a momentous period in the clubs history. And I mean history. I beg that all fans and the board do not let this opportunity slip us by. Steve King is quite simply, at least, the best non league manager in the business. The board made the move in his appointment which I thank. They are the greatest people anyone could wish and are second to none. From TB and Dave Skinner and the leading goalscorer in the league walking football in Lord Irving we cannot get any better. I love you all as we all do and want to say well..... thank you.
P.s I may get chastised again but flans and Coylie were great people to employ. It's a football journey that we all enjoy and about to enjoy further , but dont forget just how they want us to succeed . Dont forget

Reginald Horsfield wrote: ↑Sat Jan 25, 2020 11:16 pm P.s I may get chastised again but flans and Coylie were great people to employ. It's a football journey that we all enjoy and about to enjoy further , but dont forget just how they want us to succeed . Dont forget

I think they want us to succeed through the play-offs Reginald?

I predicted that we would bounce back after the Slough defeat - as did many others I would suspect: that's full credit to Steve King and the board for getting in so many good new players and creating such a good squad. Always nice to get one over on Hipster Hooray Hamlet. Credit to them for a good away turn out though - I was wrong about that.

It was good to see the other new full back Braham-Barrett start - looks like he is an attacking full back. I've seen this ref before - he has a tendency for very long lectures to the players - I think most people would like to see the match flow a bit more. As a few others have said - their skipper the number 4 put in a horrible challenge on Braham-Barrett. So it was great to see the number 4 being skinned and jeered several times after that - he looked like a passenger in their midfield.

I thought we played superb football again today, particularly in the first half. How we only managed a single goal I will never know as we dominated most of the game. The bloke next to me described today's game as a 1-0 massacre and I think that sums it up perfectly. It really is a joy to watch Steve King's revitalised team play football, I am in awe of what he has achieved in such a short time. The pace and athleticism in the side is incredible and the fans are loving every minute of it. MOTM is a tough one as the trio in central midfield were excellent, the back four kept a clean sheet, Sesay was flawless and the forwards had Dulwich mesmerised throughout, but in the end the outstanding Macca was just edged out by Elliott whose work-rate is at times beyond what I had previously considered possible. Elliott and Macca are an incredible partnership, if we keep these two fit and playing then I would be surprised if we don't make the play-offs.

1501 at today's game. If you build it, they will come.