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by PeteSamson
Sat Aug 05, 2023 12:19 pm
Forum: Archived Match Threads 2023-2024
Topic: Dartford v Bath City Sat 5 Aug 2023
Replies: 106
Views: 28220

Re: Dartford v Bath City Sat 5 Aug 2023

The season's start seems to get earlier every season and feels almost as though there has been no close season at all, what with all the friendlies. All the best for the coming season to the team and the supporters and especially for those continuing to follow the Darts away. Certainly seems to be a...
by PeteSamson
Sat Jul 08, 2023 3:11 pm
Forum: Archived Misc 2023-2024
Topic: Season Tickets 2023 - 24
Replies: 6
Views: 4580

Re: Season Tickets 2023 - 24

I have received my season ticket in this morning's post, together with a fixture list sheet. Everything in order. Thanks
by PeteSamson
Mon Jul 03, 2023 11:31 pm
Forum: First Team and Away Travel
Topic: Player news
Replies: 1599
Views: 3503264

Re: Player news

I was quite surprised to actually seeing Charlie returning to the team before the end of the season, given his punctured lung. Equally, I was very surprised at his form and fitness, given he had been out of circulation for such a long time. So, very pleased to see him signing on. He may not play ful...
by PeteSamson
Sun Jul 02, 2023 11:34 am
Forum: Archived Misc 2023-2024
Topic: Tom Bonner
Replies: 101
Views: 87394

Re: Tom Bonner

Nice full page article on Tom's retirement in today's Non League Paper on page 2.
by PeteSamson
Sun Jul 02, 2023 9:42 am
Forum: Any Other Discussion
Topic: Jay Our Groundsman Doing His Stuff
Replies: 74
Views: 57217

Re: Jay Our Groundsman Doing His Stuff

Quite incredible how much work has to go into maintaining the pitch and can't believe how quickly the new seed has been in preparing for a first cut. Excellent play Jay. All part of the team. COYD
by PeteSamson
Sat Jul 01, 2023 2:27 pm
Forum: Archived Misc 2023-2024
Topic: Tom Bonner
Replies: 101
Views: 87394

Re: Tom Bonner

Excellent article and some excellent times and memories therein. Would have liked to have seen Tom play alongside and guide George, just as Tom himself was guided alongside the experienced Mark Arber, after our promotion to the top tier. I still rank that as about TBs best ever signing and pairing. ...
by PeteSamson
Thu Jun 29, 2023 3:58 pm
Forum: First Team and Away Travel
Topic: Player news
Replies: 1599
Views: 3503264

Re: Player news

Yes there will be clubs with bigger budgets for a variety of reasons. Sugar daddies who, when they leave, will leave the club in a weakened position. Clubs chasing the dream and living way beyond their means - look at Yeovil, a Championship side not so long ago, now in NLS and staying full time wit...
by PeteSamson
Thu Jun 29, 2023 11:07 am
Forum: First Team and Away Travel
Topic: Player news
Replies: 1599
Views: 3503264

Re: Player news

I dont get all this about the big hitters chasing promotion and us as mid table cause we dont have a big budget . IF Dowse can get the team spirit/attitude/togetherness that Tony Burman achieved with players he had [ hardly big hitters] but great attitude with a real will to win , who cares about h...
by PeteSamson
Thu May 18, 2023 3:27 pm
Forum: First Team and Away Travel
Topic: Player news
Replies: 1599
Views: 3503264

Re: Player news

An excellent start!!
by PeteSamson
Mon May 08, 2023 10:37 pm
Forum: Archived Match Threads 2022-2023
Topic: Dartford v St Albans City Sun 7 May 2023 @ 12.30
Replies: 135
Views: 87338

Re: Dartford v St Albans City Sun 7 May 2023 @ 12.30

Yes, indeed it should have been a penalty, with the hand/arm going towards the ball. Seeing the highlights after seeing the streamed game simply reminds me just how much on top we were compared to 3 weeks ago. Our lads couldn't have put more effort into the game. St Albans didn't really have to perf...
by PeteSamson
Sun May 07, 2023 11:45 pm
Forum: Archived Match Threads 2022-2023
Topic: Dartford v St Albans City Sun 7 May 2023 @ 12.30
Replies: 135
Views: 87338

Re: Dartford v St Albans City Sun 7 May 2023 @ 12.30

Pointless saying it this year as will be seen as sour grapes but from next year there should be no penalties. The team finishing higher should go through after extra time. The opponents have had 46 games and 120mins to finish above and if they couldn’t do that then shouldn’t have the further lotter...
by PeteSamson
Wed May 03, 2023 7:01 am
Forum: First Team and Away Travel
Topic: News from around the National League South
Replies: 1086
Views: 3696321

Re: News from around the National League South

First three National League play offs played last night - and all three ended up in away wins for the last placed of the play off positions. So much for home advantage!!

COYD
by PeteSamson
Tue May 02, 2023 11:43 pm
Forum: First Team and Away Travel
Topic: News from around the National League South
Replies: 1086
Views: 3696321

Re: News from around the National League South

I did watch the majority of the match and for me, St Albans were deserved victors, played the more fluent football, and served up much the same as they did at PP only 2 weeks ago. At least have Thought they were the more dangerous side, and we will have to be on our toes throughout the game to edge ...
by PeteSamson
Sat Apr 29, 2023 5:11 pm
Forum: Archived Match Threads 2022-2023
Topic: Hampton & Richmond Borough v Dartford Sat 29 Apr 2023
Replies: 46
Views: 17997

Re: Hampton & Richmond Borough v Dartford Sat 29 Apr 2023

Sounds like some very creditable performances from the youngsters stepping up from the Development squad. Well played Darts. Dulwich Hamlet must be now reflecting on the wisdom of releasing Gavin Rose from his managerial role mid season. Don't think he would have allowed DH to end up in the relegati...
by PeteSamson
Sat Apr 29, 2023 10:45 am
Forum: First Team and Away Travel
Topic: News from around the National League South
Replies: 1086
Views: 3696321

Re: News from around the National League South

You can't get better than the DFC Badge.

TBH, when i was down at PP last Saturday St Albans, I was looking at the Brick in the Wall display and again, thinking just how so impressive our own Coat of Arms is. Never fail to be moved by it. Just not clever enough to upload it to this posting.

COYD
by PeteSamson
Sat Apr 29, 2023 10:36 am
Forum: Any Other Discussion
Topic: New Flag For The Playoffs
Replies: 22
Views: 2120

Re: New Flag For The Playoffs

Count me in as well Kev!!
COYD
by PeteSamson
Mon Apr 24, 2023 7:10 pm
Forum: Archived Match Threads 2022-2023
Topic: Dartford v St Albans City Sat 22 Apr 2023
Replies: 84
Views: 41618

Re: Dartford v St Albans City Sat 22 Apr 2023

I could blame it on those pints of Guinness and the tiredness, but I won't. Just age!! :lol:
by PeteSamson
Mon Apr 24, 2023 3:22 pm
Forum: Gone but not forgotten
Topic: RIP - John Anthony
Replies: 0
Views: 4686

RIP - John Anthony

Belatedly reading through the match programme v St Albans, I was very saddened to have come across the obituary to John Anthony, as I could not recall seeing any reference elsewhere to his death on Sunday 9 April. I didn't really know John as a person as our paths never really crossed. But I do know...
by PeteSamson
Mon Apr 24, 2023 9:29 am
Forum: Gone but not forgotten
Topic: RIP Peter (Pedro) French
Replies: 14
Views: 7430

Re: Peter French funeral

I didn't realise of the sad passing of Peter until I was chatting with TrevorB at the St Albanss match. Couldn't place him by name, but since seen the original thread and thanks to Park Life's photo, obviously recognised Peter then. Very sorry to have lost another member of the DFC family any my con...
by PeteSamson
Sun Apr 23, 2023 11:21 pm
Forum: Archived Match Threads 2022-2023
Topic: Dartford v St Albans City Sat 22 Apr 2023
Replies: 84
Views: 41618

Re: Dartford v St Albans City Sat 22 Apr 2023

Thanks for the mention Jonty! I had an absolutely brilliant day yesterday on my first visit back after covid, the rail strikes and the rail works disruptions closing Euston Station at times. Really really enjoyed catching up with some of the old faces. I must admit, I was somewhat apprehensive prior...