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by Jonty
Mon Aug 01, 2022 11:51 am
Forum: Archived Match Threads 2022-2023
Topic: Pre season friendly Canvey Island v Dartford Sat 30th July 2022 at 3pm
Replies: 39
Views: 6676

Re: Pre season friendly Canvey Island v Dartford Sat 30th July 2022 at 3pm

Unfortunately Peter, its too much for some people to accept that SK has gone. I certainly won't miss his revolving door policy and running a team that was detached from the rest of the club.
by Jonty
Wed Jun 08, 2022 7:33 pm
Forum: Press & Media Forum
Topic: NEW FIRST TEAM MANAGER: ALAN DOWSON
Replies: 132
Views: 26459

Re: NEW FIRST TEAM MANAGER: ALAN DOWSON

Makes a change to have a manager with a sense of humour.

by Jonty
Wed Jun 08, 2022 7:50 am
Forum: First Team and Away Travel
Topic: Dartford Players of The Past
Replies: 865
Views: 3096570

Re: Dartford Players of The Past

Does anyone remember Roger Keen our goalkeeper back in the 70's. If so, can you give me a little information on him? I have a neighbour who having found out a I was a supporter, suddenly sprung it on me that Roger is her Nephew. She says he now lives in Poole. I do remember him playing but have pas...
by Jonty
Wed Jun 08, 2022 7:39 am
Forum: First Team and Away Travel
Topic: Dartford Players of The Past
Replies: 865
Views: 3096570

Re: Dartford Players of The Past

Good luck to Jebb, I wouldn't mind swapping him out with Darren Oldaker. As for Wilks, if Welling sign him ahead of us then it can only be for more dosh. Looks like our friends from the Bustop will be looking at the playoffs next season.
by Jonty
Fri Jun 03, 2022 12:20 pm
Forum: First Team and Away Travel
Topic: Dartford Players of The Past
Replies: 865
Views: 3096570

Re: Dartford Players of The Past

Jay May has retired and Ryan Sawyer signs for Ashford.
by Jonty
Thu Jun 02, 2022 7:24 pm
Forum: Press & Media Forum
Topic: NEW FIRST TEAM MANAGER: ALAN DOWSON
Replies: 132
Views: 26459

Re: NEW FIRST TEAM MANAGER: ALAN DOWSON

I'm going to be optimistic and say that TB and the board have already spoken with most of the players and that we will see quite a few remain with the club.
by Jonty
Thu May 26, 2022 1:52 pm
Forum: Any Other Discussion
Topic: Who do the real Dartford Fans want as the new Manager ?
Replies: 38
Views: 8080

Re: Who do the real Dartford Fans want as the new Manager ?

Alan Dowson or Chris Kinnear for me, both have great contacts and develop young players. We need a manager with the emphasis on a team ethic. If we decide on a young manager, who can help develop our academy, then I would go for Bobby Wilkinson.
by Jonty
Wed May 25, 2022 9:30 pm
Forum: Any Other Discussion
Topic: Steve King
Replies: 201
Views: 24821

Re: Steve King

I'm still gobsmacked that SK has gone but I do trust our excellent board to make the correct call, in the best interests of our great club. I have known some of these guys for over 40 years and they would not have come to this decision without good reason. For them to come to this decision, in such ...
by Jonty
Wed May 25, 2022 5:11 pm
Forum: Any Other Discussion
Topic: Steve King
Replies: 201
Views: 24821

Re: Steve King

King's contract ran until the end of the 23/24 season, so there must have been a seriously good reason to sack him. Obviously we aren't privy to what's gone on behind the scenes (until the club's further statement), but purely based on performances I think this is a harsh dismissal. King's league r...
by Jonty
Wed May 25, 2022 5:04 pm
Forum: Any Other Discussion
Topic: Steve King
Replies: 201
Views: 24821

Re: Steve King

ozymandias wrote: Wed May 25, 2022 4:50 pm More surprised that Hess has been replaced than Kingy has gone. But 2+2 still equals 3 in my opinion as regards that.
Hess has not been replaced, he is still their manager. I just pointed out that their website had listed Dowson as manager. I think someone was on a wind-up.
by Jonty
Wed May 25, 2022 11:24 am
Forum: Any Other Discussion
Topic: Steve King
Replies: 201
Views: 24821

Re: Steve King

I thought Andy Hessenthaler was Dover manager https://www.doverathletic.com/staff/andy-hessenthaler/ No idea who it is going to be, whoever it is won't have the player contacts as well as King does so we are going to lose the majoirty of our squad and it's going to be one hell of a rebuild. So did ...
by Jonty
Wed May 25, 2022 11:04 am
Forum: Any Other Discussion
Topic: Steve King
Replies: 201
Views: 24821

Re: Steve King

Dover have Alan Dowson as manager on their website

http://www.doverathletic.com/staff/alan-dowson/

I wonder who will take over from SK. Answers on a postcard please.
by Jonty
Wed May 25, 2022 7:40 am
Forum: Any Other Discussion
Topic: Steve King
Replies: 201
Views: 24821

Re: Steve King

Very poor decision, who are you going to replace him with? Shocking!
by Jonty
Tue May 17, 2022 6:19 pm
Forum: First Team and Away Travel
Topic: Dartford Players of The Past
Replies: 865
Views: 3096570

Re: Dartford Players of The Past

Is Reggie back in the room? :lol:
by Jonty
Sun May 15, 2022 12:36 pm
Forum: Any Other Discussion
Topic: Should we go full time if the finances allow?
Replies: 36
Views: 6042

Re: Should we go full time if the finances allow?

What exactly is "full time"? Looking at a couple of teams who finished above us, they appear to train 3 mornings per week as opposed to our 2 evenings per week. This doesn't seem too much of a step up but if this results in a 5% increase on performances and results, then I'm all for it. Th...
by Jonty
Fri May 13, 2022 8:12 am
Forum: Archived Match Threads 2021-2022
Topic: Dartford v Chippenham Thu 12 May 2022 19:45
Replies: 113
Views: 120500

Re: Dartford v Chippenham Thu 12 May 2022 19:45

I didn't think we played as bad as some of the posts suggest and I would have started with more or less the same team, maybe, I would started without our holding midfield player. Unfortunately, we up against a team who have probably got the best fullbacks in this division and a team who put their bo...
by Jonty
Wed May 11, 2022 1:50 pm
Forum: Any Other Discussion
Topic: Play off dates.
Replies: 36
Views: 7736

Re: Play off dates.

I notice that tickets are only available for the paly off semi final online until 7pm n Thursday in Ebbsfleets site.As we wont know at that time if we are in the semi or not it means we will have to travel to Ebbsfleet to buy tickets at reception on the Friday. Do they want away fans or not? I thin...
by Jonty
Wed May 11, 2022 1:28 pm
Forum: Archived Match Threads 2021-2022
Topic: Dartford v Chippenham Thu 12 May 2022 19:45
Replies: 113
Views: 120500

Re: Dartford v Chippenham Thu 12 May 2022 19:45

Have to agree with Gregg, as long as there are not wholesale changes from the Eastbourne lineup and if we play anywhere near the level as Saturday we will be fine.

Time to get behind the boys, as per Chipps supporter below.

by Jonty
Tue May 10, 2022 1:50 pm
Forum: Archived Match Threads 2021-2022
Topic: Eastbourne v Dartford Sat 7 May 2022
Replies: 133
Views: 52662

Re: Eastbourne v Dartford Sat 7 May 2022

What a day out that was and the team performance wasn't too bad either. I couldn't name my man of the match as there were good performances all over the pitch. It was good to see Dan back in the fold and he just gave us that additional balance down the left side. As for some of those balls played by...
by Jonty
Sat May 07, 2022 8:29 am
Forum: Archived Match Threads 2021-2022
Topic: Eastbourne v Dartford Sat 7 May 2022
Replies: 133
Views: 52662

Re: Eastbourne v Dartford Sat 7 May 2022

What watering hole will pre-drinks take place at? Looking to get there early for this game and who knows, we might clinch that all important 3rd place. Let's all stand together behind the goal for this one.