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by Spike
Thu Mar 07, 2024 10:11 pm
Forum: First Team and Away Travel
Topic: News from around the National League South
Replies: 1059
Views: 3328122

Re: News from around the National League South

It's like one of those Jaws movies ... you keep thinking the shark's a goner but it always comes back for just one more bite.

Having said that, I might give it a few weeks and then tune in to a few of his interviews, just to find out all the things that Hemel, as a club, are doing wrong.
by Spike
Thu Mar 07, 2024 8:41 am
Forum: First Team and Away Travel
Topic: New Manager.
Replies: 178
Views: 20369

Re: New Manager.

https://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/sport/ady-relishing-the-challenge-303010/ New Dartford manager Ady Pennock calls for top-to-bottom positivity at Princes Park as he begins National League South survival mission Dartford manager Ady Pennock wants a positive approach from top to bottom as they p...
by Spike
Tue Mar 05, 2024 11:43 pm
Forum: Archived Misc 2023-2024
Topic: The relegation battle thread 2024
Replies: 36
Views: 5446

Re: The relegation battle thread 2024

"We were optimistic yesterday afternoon, but lost six footballs and a ball boy during today's pitch inspection so had to call it off". https://scontent-lhr8-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/431174064_7536534669736151_7373042237104817857_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_...
by Spike
Sat Mar 02, 2024 5:43 pm
Forum: First Team and Away Travel
Topic: New Manager.
Replies: 178
Views: 20369

Re: New Manager.

Makes me laugh and sigh in equal measure when someone has a point of view that is different to everyone else and they get ganged up on and told they’re not fans. Dear me. Bullies rule, eh? Oh no, not this old chestnut again. Usually it takes the form of saying "oh you can't say anything on her...
by Spike
Sat Mar 02, 2024 4:18 pm
Forum: First Team and Away Travel
Topic: New Manager.
Replies: 178
Views: 20369

Re: New Manager.

I’m not a mark sweet lover as he didn’t believe what I said about Dowse, but he’s the only one prepared to tell the truth all the time. You don’t sack a manager who has been crap for ages, put into place the person who employed him, who turns out crap and rejoice at the crap scrabbling around for s...
by Spike
Mon Feb 26, 2024 6:14 pm
Forum: Archived Match Threads 2023-2024
Topic: Dartford v Aveley - Tue 27 Feb 2024
Replies: 51
Views: 5870

Re: Dartford v Aveley - Tue 27 Feb 2024

Trevor B wrote: Mon Feb 26, 2024 5:09 pm Gary if I spot Spike tomorrow no doubt you will be standing with him and I will try to say hello
Try? Have a bit more confidence in yourself Trev.
I'm sure you've said "Hello" before and you're more than capable of doing it again without risk of failure. ;)
by Spike
Mon Feb 26, 2024 4:31 pm
Forum: First Team and Away Travel
Topic: New Manager.
Replies: 178
Views: 20369

Re: New Manager.

I think some people are under-selling our club. When I last asked the question, I was reliably informed there were "around 40-50 applicants" for the job and several very experienced and respected names amongst them. (I know some of them because they've been spotted arriving at the club, pr...
by Spike
Sun Feb 25, 2024 6:41 pm
Forum: Archived Match Threads 2023-2024
Topic: Dartford v Taunton Town Sat 24 Feb 2024
Replies: 75
Views: 6167

Re: Dartford v Taunton Town Sat 24 Feb 2024

I think a "mid-table finish" is a bit of a stretch Pedro, I'd bite your hand off for 5th from bottom right now. I was a little surprised by Tony Burman's reasonably upbeat assessment of the game as I was bitterly disappointed with both the result and that we created so little against a mak...
by Spike
Sat Feb 24, 2024 11:47 am
Forum: First Team and Away Travel
Topic: Player news
Replies: 1481
Views: 3148932

Re: Player news

I'm sure Mark meant well, but that's a misguided tweet in my opinion. It reminds me on when Dowse started telling the world that Sam Odaudu was destined for the football league when the lad had barely started in our first team. Olly is a great prospect, but he has only started two games and this sor...
by Spike
Wed Feb 21, 2024 10:03 am
Forum: Archived Match Threads 2023-2024
Topic: Slough Town v Dartford Tue 20 Feb 2024
Replies: 72
Views: 5838

Re: Slough Town v Dartford Tue 20 Feb 2024

I have to agree with Lars, Mark. We know what the situation is and I can't see what point there is in your recent posts. We are in this position because Dowson made a pig's ear of the squad, with gaps in key positions and an abundance of mediocrity in others. On top of that, in my opinion the fitnes...
by Spike
Sun Feb 18, 2024 3:18 pm
Forum: Archived Match Threads 2023-2024
Topic: Dover Athletic v Dartford Sat 17 Feb 2024
Replies: 98
Views: 7104

Re: Dover Athletic v Dartford Sat 17 Feb 2024

Nothing mattered yesterday other than the result. We got the win so it was a good day. Almost all of the other results went our way too and we have a nice cushion between ourselves and the drop zone. That alone would have been enough to send me home happy, but there were other positives. Darts domin...
by Spike
Tue Feb 13, 2024 2:58 pm
Forum: Archived Match Threads 2023-2024
Topic: Dartford v Chippenham Town Tue 13 Feb 2024
Replies: 90
Views: 8843

Re: Dartford v Chippenham Town Tue 13 Feb 2024

Pre-match collywobbles are back, a sure sign that the apathy has gone, I feel connected to the team again and really care about the result. If the lads can play like they did second half on Saturday for the whole 90 mins, we will likely win. 100% behind TB and the team who are playing good football ...
by Spike
Sun Feb 11, 2024 9:20 pm
Forum: First Team and Away Travel
Topic: News from around the National League South
Replies: 1059
Views: 3328122

Re: News from around the National League South

I do acknowledge that the vast majority of Maidstone fans are undoubtedly decent enough people and some may even be unaware that their club has a serious problem, especially if they believe the nonsense being spouted by their directors, but they most definitely DO have a problem and this latest stat...
by Spike
Sun Feb 11, 2024 1:04 am
Forum: Archived Match Threads 2023-2024
Topic: Bath City v Dartford Sat 10 Feb 2024
Replies: 72
Views: 8245

Re: Bath City v Dartford Sat 10 Feb 2024

Well Chinn might have "mixed emotions" about playing against us, but my emotions about us playing against him are far from mixed. The weasel and his grubby little agent have no integrity and can both go do one. I have no problem with him signing for whoever he wants, but when the player an...
by Spike
Fri Feb 09, 2024 9:34 pm
Forum: Archived Match Threads 2023-2024
Topic: Bath City v Dartford Sat 10 Feb 2024
Replies: 72
Views: 8245

Re: Bath City v Dartford Sat 10 Feb 2024

I know Bath are tough opponenmts and it will certainly be a difficult game, but I am greatly encouraged by last week's performance at Farnborough (which should have been a draw as their winning "goal" was offside) and the win in the week over a very skillful QPR side. The football we playe...
by Spike
Thu Feb 08, 2024 7:45 pm
Forum: Any Other Discussion
Topic: Another match at Princes Park on Weds Feb 14 2024
Replies: 11
Views: 744

Re: Another match at Princes Park on February 7

Just don't be surprised if there's a vacancy for new tenants next season. To be honest I would be surprised. I would be very surprised if it happened for that reason ... because it would be a very silly response to a situation outside of anyone's control. I appreciate the weather may have messed up...
by Spike
Wed Feb 07, 2024 9:40 pm
Forum: Archived Match Threads 2023-2024
Topic: Truro City v Dartford Tue 26 Mar 2024
Replies: 182
Views: 20632

Re: Truro City v Dartford Tue 16 Jan 2024 - POSTPONED

As detailed on another thread, this
and Truro's other remaining fixtures will now be played at Taunton.
by Spike
Wed Feb 07, 2024 5:31 pm
Forum: Any Other Discussion
Topic: Another match at Princes Park on Weds Feb 14 2024
Replies: 11
Views: 744

Re: Another match at Princes Park on February 7

Geez Ajaxman, you can't be serious. The pitch was in pretty good nick last night but has taken a right pounding with rain overnight and despite Jay's best efforts the game was called off this afternoon following a pitch inspection. It's so rare to lose a game, we almost take Jays superhuman efforts ...
by Spike
Tue Feb 06, 2024 9:57 pm
Forum: Archived Match Threads 2023-2024
Topic: London Senior Cup 2nd Round - Dartford v QPR Dev Tue 6 Feb 2024
Replies: 44
Views: 3614

Re: London Senior Cup 2nd Round - Dartford v QPR Dev Tue 6 Feb 2024

It's a cold, wet, windy, miserable night and a mickey mouse competition, but that was the most enjoyable game of football I've seen Darts play this season. Both teams played decent football, but Darts unquestionably the better team and deserved the win. 5 perfect penalties and kudos to Ollie Box for...
by Spike
Mon Feb 05, 2024 11:59 am
Forum: Archived Match Threads 2023-2024
Topic: Farnborough v Dartford Sat 3 Feb 2024
Replies: 84
Views: 6653

Re: Farnborough v Dartford Sat 3 Feb 2024

It's a pity then Kent that the board didn't read on here when seasoned supporter's were staying away or walking out the gate long before the final whistle. At no point do I disagree with what you’re alluding to. In fact I’ve said something very similar on this thread. Whatever they might say public...