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DeShane Dalling has joined Phoenix Sports.

I see Dan Roberts Played for Hemel last night

Fumnaya Shomotun’s initial one month loan at Cray Valley (PM) has been made permanent.

Adam Birchall has become Arsenal's Under-18s head coach following Jack Wilshere’s departure to Norwich City.

Ben Allen has signed for Margate.

The Futures White wrote: Fri Oct 25, 2024 4:34 pm Ben Allen has signed for Margate.

Hopefully he’ll get the opportunity to prove what a bloody good player he is!

Would anyone know when Nicky Crown joined and left? and who did he join from and where did he go to?

I think he joined for the return to the Alliance Premier League in 1984/85 but I could be out by a season or two.

I know that he joined us from Barking I believe. Clever little player..

Manforinfo wrote: Fri Oct 25, 2024 8:12 pm Would anyone know when Nicky Crown joined and left? and who did he join from and where did he go to?

I think he joined for the return to the Alliance Premier League in 1984/85 but I could be out by a season or two.

This is taken from Princes Among Men:
Nicky Crown - 1984-85 and 1985-86. Inside forward, played for Grays Athletic in February 1981, Epping 1981-82 and then Barking from the end of 1981-82 season, for whom he was top-scorer for two seasons. Signed for us in August 1984. He has a brother, David who played for Reading.

1984-85 Dartford finished 3rd in the Gola League and Crown played 39 times that season (31 starts and 8 sub appearances) and scored 12 goals

1985-86 Dartford finished second from bottom and he made 12 starts and 11 sub appearances scoring 2 goals

Thanks very much to you both, a great help.

With no Darts game yesterday, a good friend of mine invited me to Southend vs Tamworth match,
he has some corporate ticket, which includes a meal beforehand and Nick Crown's brother David
(a Shrimpers record goal scorer) was host, he told me his brother still goes on about us drawing Man U
out of the hat in the FA Cup but sadly we lost the replay with Bournemouth, so it didn't happen.
On the pitch our old player Noor Husin put in a good shift.

Aprouddart wrote: Sun Oct 27, 2024 11:02 am With no Darts game yesterday, a good friend of mine invited me to Southend vs Tamworth match,
he has some corporate ticket, which includes a meal beforehand and Nick Crown's brother David
(a Shrimpers record goal scorer) was host, he told me his brother still goes on about us drawing Man U
out of the hat in the FA Cup but sadly we lost the replay with Bournemouth, so it didn't happen.
On the pitch our old player Noor Husin put in a good shift.

Great memories.

We all recall that 3rd round cup draw straight after the 2nd round matches were played at about 5pm on the Saturday. We were listening to the radio in the bar at Watling Street when Man Utd were drawn and then our ball number. Beer was liberally dispensed over all and sundry during the celebrations that ensued. Another one of those near misses that includes the four FA Trophy semi final defeats that still irk.

Ben Allen scores for Margate last night. I know its a level below but they seem to rate him.

tommytollbooth wrote: Wed Oct 30, 2024 8:02 am Ben Allen scores for Margate last night. I know its a level below but they seem to rate him.

They probably got to see more of him in 1 game than we got to see of him in 4 sub appearances.

We rated him but clearly the management didn’t.

The 5th Searcher wrote: Wed Oct 30, 2024 5:56 pm

tommytollbooth wrote: Wed Oct 30, 2024 8:02 am Ben Allen scores for Margate last night. I know its a level below but they seem to rate him.

They probably got to see more of him in 1 game than we got to see of him in 4 sub appearances.

We rated him but clearly the management didn’t.

Probably the saddest part about our season’s story so far. Ady clearly has a plan. He lets one of our best leave (another one) and brings in two non contracts who’ve hardly kicked a ball in yonks. is it just me?

Sleightly Deceptive wrote: Wed Oct 30, 2024 6:24 pm

The 5th Searcher wrote: Wed Oct 30, 2024 5:56 pm

tommytollbooth wrote: Wed Oct 30, 2024 8:02 am Ben Allen scores for Margate last night. I know its a level below but they seem to rate him.

They probably got to see more of him in 1 game than we got to see of him in 4 sub appearances.

We rated him but clearly the management didn’t.

Probably the saddest part about our season’s story so far. Ady clearly has a plan. He lets one of our best leave (another one) and brings in two non contracts who’ve hardly kicked a ball in yonks. is it just me?

And people wonder why the budget/financial status of the club is always brought into question.

Not a player Kings contract terminated with immediate effect by Hednesford.
Following a breakdown in the relationship between First Team Manager Steve King and the Board of the Club, Steve’s contract has been terminated with immediate effect.

An interim management team, featuring Martin Hunter—whose coaching background includes Southampton, Bradford, Norwich, and Watford—alongside Junior Lewis and Head of Youth Development Andy Turner, will oversee first-team responsibilities until further notice.

The club’s priority is to uphold its principles of integrity and professionalism in all matters.

Further updates will follow as the club progresses with its plans.

Déja vu!
Not that we're in a good place at present!

Can anyone say they're surprised

Wonder what our mate Hurley has got to say about this.

Just read the report on King. Dartford are not mentioned in his former clubs. Just shows what an impression we made.