The Dart(s) Board

Ajaxman DFC wrote: ↑Wed May 25, 2022 1:13 pm Where's Hessenthaler going then?

The 5th Searcher wrote: ↑Tue May 24, 2022 11:58 pm

BRASSNECK wrote: ↑Tue May 24, 2022 11:14 pm Give a young manager a chance Micky Collins did a decent job at Sevenoaks plus also a Dartford legend.

Dean, I don’t honestly think Micky Collins would be the right person for the job. As much as he had success with Sevenoaks Town I don’t believe he has the experience for anything higher than that level. I don’t know what sort of contacts he has in the game but doubt he would be able to attract the sort of players we would need to get us out of this league.

I wouldn’t be to surprised if somebody like Steve McKimm attracted the attention of the board after getting sacked from Tonbridge. I’m not saying that’s who I would choose but he’s been around the game a lot and been involved in higher level football so would almost certainly have some contacts as well.

M1 South wrote: ↑Wed May 25, 2022 2:11 pm Poor Webbedfeet wind up attempt there!!

M1 South wrote: ↑Wed May 25, 2022 2:11 pm Poor Webbedfeet wind up attempt there!!

Ajaxman DFC wrote: ↑Wed May 25, 2022 2:47 pm

M1 South wrote: ↑Wed May 25, 2022 2:11 pm Poor Webbedfeet wind up attempt there!!

Could this be the same person who threw a flare onto the pitch, snatching defeat from the jaws of victory, effectively slamming the door firmly shut on Ebbsleet's return to the National League with seconds remaining?

If so, maybe they are looking for a new footie forum to post on. Or even a new club to support next season.

I'm sure we'll welcome them with open arms.

Ajaxman DFC wrote: ↑Wed May 25, 2022 3:11 pm Kedwell didn't exactly set the world alight at Cray. Sevenoaks looked doomed under Collins.
Collins at Dartford could well find us in a relegation battle.
On the other hand Kedwell would probably keep us up.

But should such an appointment be made it would represent a seismic shift in the ambitions of the board when they appointed Kingy.

oranj wrote: ↑Wed May 25, 2022 4:19 pm 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 record since arriving is a win ratio of around 55%, which is really quite good. I know the loss on penalties against Chippenham hurts, but I really didn't see us beating both Ebbsfleet in the next round and Dorking in the final. If we had beaten Chippenham but lost to Ebbsfleet would he have lost his job?

I don't look at next season and think there's a standout team that will be miles ahead of everyone else, so to be starting the season with a new manager and in all likelihood a lot of new faces is in the team is disappointing. I can't help thinking the board's decision is going to leave us a few steps behind some of our rivals.

V184 wrote: ↑Wed May 25, 2022 4:24 pm

oranj wrote: ↑Wed May 25, 2022 4:19 pm 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 record since arriving is a win ratio of around 55%, which is really quite good. I know the loss on penalties against Chippenham hurts, but I really didn't see us beating both Ebbsfleet in the next round and Dorking in the final. If we had beaten Chippenham but lost to Ebbsfleet would he have lost his job?

I don't look at next season and think there's a standout team that will be miles ahead of everyone else, so to be starting the season with a new manager and in all likelihood a lot of new faces is in the team is disappointing. I can't help thinking the board's decision is going to leave us a few steps behind some of our rivals.

I was told King had spent 20% of next seasons budget on two players ?

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.

Mark Sweet wrote: ↑Wed May 25, 2022 4:27 pm

V184 wrote: ↑Wed May 25, 2022 4:24 pm

oranj wrote: ↑Wed May 25, 2022 4:19 pm 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 record since arriving is a win ratio of around 55%, which is really quite good. I know the loss on penalties against Chippenham hurts, but I really didn't see us beating both Ebbsfleet in the next round and Dorking in the final. If we had beaten Chippenham but lost to Ebbsfleet would he have lost his job?

I don't look at next season and think there's a standout team that will be miles ahead of everyone else, so to be starting the season with a new manager and in all likelihood a lot of new faces is in the team is disappointing. I can't help thinking the board's decision is going to leave us a few steps behind some of our rivals.

I was told King had spent 20% of next seasons budget on two players ?

an Ebbsfleet fan commenting on overspending..oh the irony

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.

Mark Sweet wrote: ↑Wed May 25, 2022 4:27 pm

V184 wrote: ↑Wed May 25, 2022 4:24 pm

oranj wrote: ↑Wed May 25, 2022 4:19 pm 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 record since arriving is a win ratio of around 55%, which is really quite good. I know the loss on penalties against Chippenham hurts, but I really didn't see us beating both Ebbsfleet in the next round and Dorking in the final. If we had beaten Chippenham but lost to Ebbsfleet would he have lost his job?

I don't look at next season and think there's a standout team that will be miles ahead of everyone else, so to be starting the season with a new manager and in all likelihood a lot of new faces is in the team is disappointing. I can't help thinking the board's decision is going to leave us a few steps behind some of our rivals.

I was told King had spent 20% of next seasons budget on two players ?

an Ebbsfleet fan commenting on overspending..oh the irony

Mark Sweet wrote: ↑Wed May 25, 2022 5:07 pm

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.

I don't think he has, no announcement from Dover and their forums seem to confirm it's a website error.

Either way I hope this gets resolved sooner so we can start preparing for next season. Players aren't going to renew contracts not knowing who the manager is. Probably already looking for moves elsewhere.