Dartford v St Albans City Sun 7 May 2023 @ 12.30

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NLS Play off Semi Final.

Dartford v St Albans City Sun 7 May 2023 @ 12.30

Ground - The Bericote Powerhouse Princes Park, Grassbanks, (off Darenth Road), Dartford DA1 1RT

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Directions: https://www.dartfordfc.com/directions-to-the-ground/

Tickets: https://www.dartfordfc.com/playoff-semi ... formation/

Ticket update: https://www.dartfordfc.com/playoff-semi ... on-update/

Playoff Preview: https://puredfc.co.uk/national-south-playoff-preview

Admission: ONLINE ONLY

Unofficial sites:
https://puredfc.co.uk
https://thedarts.eu


St Albans City
Website: https://www.stalbanscityfc.com/
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Forum: https://saintschat.proboards.com/

Referee: Ruebyn Ricardo
Assistant Referee: Michael Hayden
Assistant Referee: Fadi Mansour
Fourth Official: Oliver Mackey

[Clare]

[The Duke]

We ALL saw what a good side they were a couple of weeks ago so Dowse has an up to date picture and no doubt a plan for sunday , will he line up 1- 4 - 1- 3 -1 -1 [ with Harvey the lone striker ] with the emphasis being on being solid in midfield and the back 4 and hitting them on the break or will he go for a conventional 4 -4 -2 , St Albans play 3 at the back so we must win [ 2nd balls] in midfield

Looking forward to the game and a really noisy PP

[KentC]

St Albans were very good that day no doubt about it but I keep reminding myself that we were the better side in the second half, it’s like they got tired. Dowse also made a tactical switch that changed the game imo.
Also for me the biggest factor is that we played on the Thursday before and this had to of had an effect on our players.
This time we’ve had the rest so let’s do this.

[ozymandias]

I agree Kentc, I think losing to Concord was a BIG shot in the arm for us.

[DA Mikey]

I agree Kentc, I think losing to Concord was a BIG shot in the arm for us.

It may have been, although I thought losing to Taunton the week before would be a big shot in the arm…

[M1 South]

Two shots in the arm would knock anybody out!!

[Tall Dart]

Safe to say there will be a few nerves on Sunday. Hopefully the players are rested but chomping at the bit to be in the starting 11, or super sub should they be called upon. Coyds, just give it 110% that's all we ask.

[Park Life]

[The Futures White]

I'm not sure of how many tickets Dartford supporters have bought for Sunday's match but St Albans have sold out of their allocation of 700 tickets.

[Jonty]

I'm not sure of how many tickets Dartford supporters have bought for Sunday's match but St Albans have sold out of their allocation of 700 tickets.

I have just purchased my tickets and they were numbered 1654 & 1655. Looks like they are selling very slowly and I would expect a fair number of away fans in the home end if their allocation is not increased. However, I expect quite a large number of people will go to the club tomorrow morning and buy direct from the club shop as it is not a very pleasant experience buying online, plus another reason to have a beer or two.

After our last meeting, I think that it is fair to say that our fullbacks will get another rough ride and I would really like to see Chin add Oduadu playing in those positions from the off. If that is the case, will Dowse play Meade in the middle again, where he was very effective last time around. Will he give the keeper's jersey back to Wilks and who will he start up top. So many decisions to make but at least plenty of options to choose from.

[rambo]

Does anyone know how the gate receipts are shared in the play offs. I am guessing the league take a greedy share

[Park Life]

[ozymandias]

Maybe 'a shot in the arm' wasn't what I meant. 'A kick up the arse' may be more suitable.

[DA Mikey]

Question - is Jack Smith still available? I seem to recall in the past that we have had loan players’ deals expire after the last league game of the season.

[Park Life]

I was told (unofficially) all loan players are available.

[M1 South]

The word at the Abbey is Over 3000 sold so far!!

[The Duke]

According to St Albans twitter site we have given them another 125 tickets [ makes total of 825 I think ?] , should be a great atmosphere as they are loud and a decent bunch , NOT like those t..ts at Chelmsford .

Will be interesting to see with an almost fit squad [ Wall injured ] whether Dowse starts with 4 5 1 or 4 4 2 with Harvey & Charlie up top ??????????

[Park Life]

[Hitchin Dart79]

Reading some of the posts on here you would
Think we are playing Man City and not St Albans! Come on we are at home, finished above them in the regular season despite a stuttering last third, and we should win the game no disrespect to our visitors! COYDs!