In December 1996, Tony was forced to resign due to business commitments.
Tony returned to the club as caretaker manager to be assisted by former captain and player Paul Sawyer in November 2001. With Dartford languishing in the relegation zone, Tommy Sampson, who had played over 200 games for Dartford during the five year period 1975-80, was appointed as the new manager the following month.
In January 2004-2005 season, the club were languishing close to the relegation zone of Division One East, following a number of poor results. After the defeat at Aveley on 22 January, Manager Tommy Sampson left the club. Tony took over on a caretaker basis. Fortunes immediately changed.
The next five games reaped four wins and a draw to ease the threat of relegation, during
which time the Darts kept three clean sheets and won the February 2005 "Safe Hands Award".
He has been manager ever since.
Not often does my pulse race, but when told by my Editor that John Macrae, Dartford's legendary goalkeeping coach had finally consented to an exclusive interview, I was staggered. Within hours I was on the first plane out of Havana to meet this goalkeeping guru hoping to get an insight into what makes him tick.
Macrae is an enigma. He is the man behind the man behind the back four. He is rugged, handsome, adored by women and revered by men. The man is a colossus and yet modest at the same time, very rarely mentioning his role within the club or that he was once crowned as the 1987 World Indoor Shirt Champion in Copenhagen.
The interview took place in John's beautiful penthouse suite overlooking leafy Lewisham.
Q) How did you get into Goalkeeping and who was you biggest influence?
JM) At the age of nine I was picked for my school team and gave away five penalties in six games, so I was put in goal. After that forever! My biggest influences were my Mum and Dad. Dad was a non-league keeper but unfortunately died when I was very young. Player wise Lev Yashin and Jack Kelsey (Arsenal and Wales).
Q) How has the art goalkeeping changed during your career?
JM) It has changed in so many ways. For instance when I started we had the four step and bounce around the area rule, now it's just the six seconds in possession. The back pass rule (I hate it). The balls are different, the gloves you must wear now to save shots are different, it's all changed.
Q) How do you rate the set up at Princes Park?
JM) Can any non-league club beat it?
Q) We recently saw Tony Kessell depart Princes Park. How difficult is that to deal with as a coach, and how do you try to motivate a player when their confidence starts to slip?
JM) At the end of the day I am the clubs goalkeeping coach so really it's the maxim "The King is dead, long live the King" But I am still in touch with Tony and Kevin Hudson because a bond does develop. As to motivating players? Well, being a mature person with 50 years of life and goalkeeping experience is something I can really draw on because the mistakes and errors they make I've made myself during my own career. So I do know how they feel and I can help them (I hope) to come out of it and feel good again about their performances.
Q) You recently attended a training camp in Italy. What was it like?
JM) Fantastic! Great weather, facilities and company. I felt like a pro for a fortnight.
Q) Is it true that you are a devotee of the music of Chas 'n' Dave?
JM) No! Ian Dury and the Blockheads
Q) You managed to drop the Ryman League North Trophy last season. As a goalkeeping coach do you think this gives out the wrong message?
JM) Did anyone notice?*
* At this point in the interview things go a bit awry. I present Macrae with photographic evidence of him dropping the trophy last season and his security detail goes ballistic. For a while it looks like the interview is all but over. But Macrae, ever the gentlemen calms things down and allows it to continue. However, Hector, MacRae’s personal head of security is not happy and glares at me during the rest of the afternoon with a malevolence that leaves one feeling rather uneasy.
Q) This isn't an isolated event though is it? you've done it as a player as well!
JM) Correct (deep sigh). 1979 Spartan League Champions with Catford Utd, but it was 10pm in a bar in Lewisham. Caused £50 worth of damage though.
Q) Tell us about Keeper Wars, how it started, its aims and how you see it developing?
JM) Next year (2009) will be the 3rd UK Keeper Wars at Dartford and we have Peter Bonetti coming. The Kent FA have said that they would like to come on board and run a women's and children's competition on the Saturday with the men's event held on the Sunday. But will it rain????
Q) Have you started to groom your successor yet?
JM) Yes is the answer. And these are the three who would follow me. Craig Clarke who helps me with Keeper Wars and has just become Chatham's goalkeeping coach. Lee Heywood who coaches at Holmesdale, that's two, and also Tony Kessell who is going to do his 1st keeper badge this summer. Hopefully I can leave a legacy.
Q) Lastly, describe yourself in five words.
JM) Gregarious, Enthusiastic, Loyal, Honest, Hard working... hold on, that's six!
I left Macrae as I had found him, studying the Ikea catalogue, a glass of Chablis in one hand and the phone in the other discussing another possible candidate to join his ever growing college of young hopeful keepers. You can rest assured that Dartford’s goal is in safe hands with this man. What a guy!
John Macrae was interviewed by Carlos Mondragon - February 2008
Andrew Young – Second season with Dartford having joined in September 2008 following his release by
Thurrock. Previously with Bishops Stortford who he joined in the summer of 2004 after impressing the management during pre-season training and after Rob
Elliott left for Notts County, Andrew came in and took over the No.1 shirt. One of Blues heroes in the FA Trophy run of 2005 when they defeated
Dagenham, Gravesend & Northfleet and Canvey Island all on their own grounds, all three being Conference National team at the time.
Previous clubs Hoddesdon Town and
St Margaretsbury.
Made 42 appearances for Dartford in the 2008-2009 season.
Made 48 appearances for Dartford in the 2009-2010 season & picked up 3 yellow cards.
Tony Kessell – Rejoined Dartford for a fourth spell in the close season having spent most of last season at
Thamesmead Town where he made 30 appearances. Tony originally joined from Hastings in August 2001 where he had made 155 appearances.
Also made 192 apps for Folkestone Invicta in a four year spell with them. He started his career at Charlton on a YTS.
Made 8 appearances for Dartford in the 2008-2009 season. Made 3 appearances for Dartford in the 2009-2010 season.
6' 1" goalkeeper who started off with West Ham as a ten year old and completed his scholarship at Upton Park during the 2005/06 season, having worked with the likes of Shaka Hislop, David James, Stephen Bywater.
Matt played several times for West Ham reserves and was on the bench for a Carling Cup tie before moving to Barnet on loan at the end of January 2006 for the remainder of the season, before being released by West Ham and joining Bristol City for the start of the 2006/07 season.
After making it no further than the bench he joined Walton Casuals in Ryman Division 1 South and made 38 appearances before the end of the season.
In the summer of 2007 he trialled with Crawley Town before joining Tonbridge Angels, making 58 appearances in all competitions. Left Longmead after one year and featured in friendlies for Dartford and Bognor before signing for Sittingbourne in September 2008, making 43 appearances.
Joined Carshalton Athletic at the start of the 2009 season and made 9 appearances before joing Margate in November 2009. Margate Debut Away v Hastings United Ryman League Premier 7 November 2009.
Managers & Supporters' Player of the Year for Dartford U18's - 2007-2008
The FA EON Player of the round 2008-2009 Kent Senior Cup Winner (with Sittingbourne) 2009-2010
Sittingbourne Young Player of the Year 2009-2010 Dartford Whites Managers’ Player of the Year 2009-2010
In August 2010, Deren went to Malta on a 3 month contract for St Andrews FC
Billy Burgess started his career in the Welling United youth set up and later moved to Braintree for the past five seasons
making over 130 appearances and was their captain last season. Joined Dartford on 1 June 2009.
Made 40 appearances (and 1 as sub) for Dartford in the 2009-2010 season, picked up 7 yellow cards & scored 3 goals.
The left back, started his career at Charlton Athletic before moving to Barnet in 2005 on a free transfer, where he made 47 League appearances.
Transferred to Grays Athletic in May 2007 and had loan spells at Weymouth (Jan 2008), Welling United (Oct 2008) and Dartford on 20 November 2008 before
a transfer to Dartford was made permanent on 21 January 2009. Has represented the Welsh Non-League under 23 team and also has represented England on a number of occasions, turning out for the England C National Football Team.
Made 29 appearances for Dartford in the 2008-2009 season. Scored 1 goal & picked up 1 yellow card & 1 red.
Made 51 appearances (out of 51 matches that were played) for Dartford in the 2009-2010 season, picked up 8 yellow cards & scored 2 goals.
Elliot Bradbrook joined Dartford on 17 May 2009 from Maidstone United. He had rejoined the Stones in the summer of 2008 after
a spell in the USA. Maidstone player of the month August 2008.
As a Junior at Akron (2006) Appeared in all 19 games, making 15 starts. Scored his first goal in the Blue and Gold in an 8-2 win over Bowling Green in the semifinals of the MAC Tournament. Played for Cleveland Internationals in 2006
As a Sophomore (2005 at Ashland) Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletics Conference first-team selection. NSCAA Division II third-team All-American in 2005. First-team all-region with 11 goals, helped lead the Eagles to the GLIAC championship.
As a Freshman (2004 at Ashland) GLIAC Freshman of the Year after recording team-best eight goals. First player in school history to capture freshman award. One of two players to start all 17 games, also a third-team All-Great Lakes Region selection.
At The Leigh City Technology College (now The Leigh Technology Academy) - Named player of the year in 2003. Twice named his school’s sportsman of the year. Team’s top goal scorer in 1997, 1999 and 2002.
His grandfather played for Celtic.
Made 34 appearances (plus 1 as sub) for Dartford in the 2009-2010 season, picked up 10 yellow cards & scored 14 goals. Is captain for the 2010-2011 season.
Danny Harris Midfielder/Attacker signed from from Bishops Stortford on 12 October 2009. He made his debut for
Bishops Stortford on 22 December 2007 having previously been at East Thurrock Utd & Cray Wanderers.
Made 30 appearances (and 6 as sub) for Dartford in the 2009-2010 season, picked up 4 yellow cards & scored 16 goals.
Ryan Hayes signed for Dartford on 2 April 2005 from Kent League side Slade Green and quickly
established himself as a crowd favourite with his skilful wing play.
Made 25 (and 14 as sub) appearances for Dartford in the 2008-2009 season. Scored 7 goals & picked up 3 yellow cards.
Made 40 (and 7 as sub) appearances for Dartford in the 2009-2010 season. Scored 12 goals & picked up 6 yellow cards.
Lee Noble commenced his career in the youth teams at Brentwood Town before joining Dartford on 30 May 2008.
A talented midfielder and scorer of many vital goals.
Made 40 (and 5 as sub) appearances for Dartford in the 2008-2009 season. Scored 7 goals & picked up 13 yellow cards.
Made 24 (and 17 as sub) appearances for Dartford in the 2009-2010 season. Scored 12 goals & picked up 6 yellow cards.
Danny Crouch was the Dartford U18's Player's Player in the 2007-2008 season, scoring 18 goals.
In the 2008-2009 season with the U18's, he bettered that by scoring 33 goals (plus 2 for the U21's)
& becoming the
U18 Supporter's Player of the Year and Player's Player of the Year.
He made his 1st team starting debut
on 10 November 2009 against Ramsgate in the
Championship Manager Cup second round,
where he both scored a goal in normal time
and a penalty after extra time, which Dartford went onto win 5-4.
Scored 23 goals for the U21's in the 2009-2010 season.
Made 3 (and 7 as sub) appearances for Dartford in the 2009-2010 season. Scored 1 goal.
James White was a junior at Southend, Spurs and Arsenal before joining Great Wakering Rovers where he made his
first team debut in January 2005 at the age of sixteen. An exiting prospect and good all round sportsman.
James joined Dartford in the summer of 2008. Focus on White
Made 21 (and 15 as sub) appearances for Dartford in the 2008-2009 season. Scored 2 goals & picked up 4 yellow cards and 1 red.
Made 28 (and 11 as sub) appearances for Dartford in the 2009-2010 season. Scored 3 goals & picked up 3 yellow cards.
Adam Burchell came to Dartford from Gillingham on work experience on 7 March 2009
Signed for Dartford in July 2009 following his release by Gillingham. Scored 8 goals for
Dartford U21's in the 2008-2009 season. Appeared on Soccer AM in 2009.
20.2.2010: Loan to Tonbridge Angels
Made 3 (and 6 as sub) appearances for Dartford in the 2009-2010 season. Scored 3 goals.
August 2010: Currently on loan with Tonbridge Angels (again).
Carl Rook signed for Dartford on 26.1.2010 from Tonbridge Angels.
He signed for Tonbridge Angels in December 2007 (made debut on Dec 11th 2007), following newly employed Manager
Tommy Warrilow from Sussex club Horsham
for £10,000. Previous clubs Dover Athletic, Hastings
United, Whitstable Town, Folkestone Invicta, Sittingbourne and Deal Town.
He started his Hastings Utd career in August 2003 (from Whistable) as a defender.
Stats for Tonbridge:
Season 2007-2008, Apps 22+1, Goals 18, Yellow 1
Season 2008-2009, Apps 36+5, Goals 29, Yellows 3
Season 2009-2010, Apps 21+5, Goals 18 (11 league, 7 cup)
Michael signed for Dartford on 26.3.2010. Originally with Heybridge Swifts, the central midfielder played in the Blue Square South for Braintree Town before rejoining his former manager at Swifts, Brian Statham, at Billericay. Ironically, Statham`s last job as boss at New Lodge was to see through Shinn`s transfer before losing his job on Sunday.
Scored the winning goal for Billericay against Dartford on 2.2.2010
Trade: Carpet Fitter, Supports: Spurs,
Music: 80's classics, Films: Dumb and Dumber
Sports: Football and golf, Happiest when: Playing football.
(source Nov 2008, so info may have changed
- like supporting Spurs)
Made 5 (and 2 as sub) appearances for Dartford in the 2009-2010 season. Scored 0 goals & picked up 0 yellows.
Date of Birth: 15 December 1984. Place of Birth: Haverhill.
Signed for Dartford on 18 May 2010 from Braintree Town.
A 6ft 3" central defender who started his career at Maldon Town before switching to Bishop's Stortford in the summer of 2006, Paul has also played for Burnham Ramblers and had trials with Southend United. He was appointed captain at Woodside Park in July 2007 and was a pivotal part of the Bishop's Stortford side that made the Blue Square South play-offs in 2007. Scored on his debut for Braintree against Staines on 17 October 2009. Known as "Goody".
Works for a Chartered Surveyors in Colchester after completing his Degree at the University Of Essex. Likes nothing more than a bit of studying:
2002-2006 The University Of Essex Colchester, United Kingdom
Graduated: 2006
Student Status: Alumni
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major: Sport & Exercise Science
2000 To 2002 South East Essex College Southend-On-Sea, United Kingdom
Degree: High School Diploma
Major: Sports Science
1995 to 2000 William De Ferrers School Chelmsford, United Kingdom
Graduated: 2000
Student Status: Alumni
Signed for Dartford on 21 May 2010 from Braintree Town. He signed for Braintree from Bishop's
Stortford in 2009 & Barnet to Bishop's
Stortford in 2005. He made several first team appearances
for Barnet. Played first team football for Enfield at the age of 16 and represented England at under-18 level.
The former East Barnet School pupil signed as a professional for Barnet in November 2004. Played against Forest Green, Stevenage Boro,Tring Town and Bristol Rovers prior to signing the deal.
Loaned to Wealdstone from Barnet for a month in 2005. Received a "Jonathan Woodgate" lookalike award by
the Barnet FC Supporters Assoc in 2004/2005.
Tom, a centre half is equally at home in midfield. Played over 100 first team games for the Woodside Park side and
was part of the Bishop's Stortford team that reached the semi-finals of the Blue Square South Play-offs in
2007. He did well at Stortford and was part of that very effective central defensive partnership
with Paul Goodacre.
Oliver 'Ollie' Berquez (born in Beckenham, England) a talented midfielder, signed for Dartford on 8 June 2010 from Chelmsford City.
Berquez graduated through the youth academy at Ipswich Town in 1996 but made no appearances for the first team and
joined non-league Chelmsford City in 1997. He spent 4 years at the Essex club winning promotion with them
from the Southern League before joining Dagenham and Redbridge in 2001. Following an unsuccessful spell at
the club he left and went on to play for Braintree (2002), then Canvey Island (2002-2005), Stevenage
Borough (2005-2006) and Woking (2006-2007). In May 2007 Berquez left Woking for Maldon Town before joining his former club Chelmsford City.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oliver_Berquez
Defender. Signed for Dartford on 16.6.2010 from Braintree Town.
Started out as a trainee for Luton,
loaned to Wingate and Finchley in 2002.
Sold to Grays Athletic for £5000 in 2003 (01-08-2003 to 15-06-2006) won a Conference South winner’s medal.
Hitchin (2003),
Basingstoke (15-06-2006),
Maidenhead (1 months loan from Grays Athletic on 20-01-2006)
Welling,
Cambridge City (June 2007) and Braintree.
Striker. Signed for Dartford on 17 June 2010 from Bishops Stortford.
"Sheringham originally started out at his father's first club, Millwall, as part of their academy set-up, before moving on to another of his father's former teams, Tottenham Hotspur. Having been released by Spurs, he was given a trial at Bournemouth, and then another at Ipswich Town, in which he impressed and was given a one-year contract.
At Portman Road, he won an FA Youth Cup winners medal as a sub in 2005. Ipswich released him in the summer of 2005. He was transferred to Charlton Athletic on a free transfer but failed to make an impact and was very soon released, after which he went on trial at Crystal Palace, playing several games for Kit Symons's reserve side.
He impressed, and was kept on for the pre-season by manager Peter Taylor, scoring in a first-team pre-season friendly at Stevenage Borough. He also impressed against American champions, the Los Angeles Galaxy, which led to him being given a professional contract, on a month-by-month contractual deal. He then impressed even further, and was given a full contract, lasting two years.
On 18 April 2007, Sheringham flew out to America with teammate Lewwis Spence to join Crystal Palace's feeder club Crystal Palace Baltimore on loan for four months, though he had to fly home early with a hairline fracture of the foot.
Sheringham was released at the end of the January 2008 transfer window without making a single first team appearance. Following his release from Crystal Palace Sheringham headed to Denmark on an eight day trial at Fremad Amager of the Danish 1st Division. The trial was set up by Charlie Sheringham's father Teddy Sheringham who is an old friend of then manager Jakob Friis-Hansen. The move fell through at the last minute.
Sheringham signed for Conference South side, Bishop's Stortford on 15 May 2009, from Welling United at the end of the 2008–09 season. Sheringham had been Welling's top scorer in the 2008–09 season, scoring 26 goals in all competitions.
Sheringham then made the move to Conference National side Histon on 13 February 2010 on loan from Bishop's Stortford until the end of the 2009–10 season."
Signed for Ilkeston on 1.8.2009 from Heybridge
Signed for Heybridge on 20.3.2007 from Rushden
Signed for Rushden on 31.1.2007 from Nuneaton (loan Bedford Town)
Signed for Nuneaton on 10.8.2006 from Northampton
Signed for Northampton on 18.10.2005
John Beales signed for Dartford in July 2009. He progressed through the youth set up at Tonbridge before making his first team debut in October 2002
against Welling United. Went on to make over 200 appearances for Tonbridge Angels before injury an in April
2008 curtailed an intended move to Bristol Rovers and put John out of football for over twelve months.
Made a welcome return to football in
pre-season for Dartford with impressive displays in the centre of defence.
Made 33 appearances (and 5 as sub) for Dartford in the 2009-2010 season & picked up 3 yellow cards.
Jamie Coyle joined Dartford in the summer of 2007 from Dulwich Hamlet where he had been for the previous two
seasons. In his first season at Dulwich Jamie won both the Supporters and Manager’s Player of the Year
Awards. Jamie’s career started as a trainee at Crystal Palace and then moved to Gravesend & Northfleeet.
Jamie then had a couple of loan spells at Sittingbourne before making the move permanent and after two
seasons with them, Jamie moved to Dulwich in the summer of 2005. A talented defender and a good passer of the
ball, Jamie represented the FA X1 against the AFA representative side in May 2007. Focus on Coyle
Made 49 appearances for Dartford in the 2008-2009 season. Scored 2 goals & picked up 3 yellow cards.
Made 32 appearances (and 8 as sub) for Dartford in the 2009-2010 season. Scored 5 goals & picked up 2 yellow cards. Scored the 100th Dartford league goal against Bognor Regis on 24 April 2010.
Date of Birth: 31 May 1983. Joined Welling on 11 June 2010.
Adam Flanagan’s career started as a trainee with Gillingham before a move to Dagenham and Redbridge. Joined St Leonards in 1997 before transferring to Hastings United on 1 August 2001 where he stayed
until the summer of 2003 when Adam moved on to Folkestone Invicta where he stayed for four seasons. Joined
Dartford in the summer of 2007 Adam was club captain at Folkestone and won the Player’s Player of the Year.
Made 39 (and 2 as sub) appearances for Dartford in the 2008-2009 season. Scored 4 goals & picked up 3 yellow cards.
Made 39 appearances for Dartford in the 2009-2010 season. Scored 2 goals, picked up 7 yellow cards & 1 red card.
Date of Birth: 6 September 1977
Released by the club on 14 May 2010. Adam said he was gutted & was sure he could mix it at the next level.
Signed for Ashford Town (Kent) a few days later. Signed for Billericay Town on 12 July 2010.
Danny Dafter. Tough tackling midfielder, Dan joined Dartford on 27 May 2008 from Brentwood Town where he was team
captain a position he also held at his previous club East Thurrock United. Danny joined Brentwood during 2006/07 season. Focus on Dafter
Made 38 (and 1 as sub) appearances for Dartford in the 2008-2009 season. Scored 3 goals & picked up 13 yellow cards.
Made 27 appearances (and 4 as sub) for Dartford in the 2009-2010 season. Scored 2 goals, picked up 7 yellow cards & 2 red cards.
Date of Birth: 15 June 1979. Released by the club on 14 May 2010.
Allan Tait signed from Eastbourne Borough in the Football Conference on 22 May 2009
Allan began his career as a junior with Tottenham Hotspur before moving to Deal Town. He made his name as golden boot winner for Deal Town and attracted the attention
of several non-league teams before switching to Folkestone Invicta. He moved to Crawley Town in the 2004-2005 season and was top scorer for them with 12 goals from 39 appearances. The 2005-2006 season saw him at Canvey Island, followed by 2007-2009 at Eastbourne Borough.
Made 14 (and 14 as sub) appearances for Dartford in the 2009-2010 season. Scored 7 goals & picked up 2 yellows.
Date of Birth: 6 September 1981. Released by the club on 14 May 2010.
Signed for Margate at the end of May 2010. Signed for Horsham in August 2010
"John Maggs will hope to conclude his summer 2010 transfer dealings tomorrow with the signing of former Dartford striker Allan Tait. The 27 year old, who also lists Crawley Town and Eastbourne Borough among his former clubs, had made the switch from Princes Park to Margate during the Summer but had his contract cancelled by mutual consent this week and Maggs was quick to swoop for a player he had been keeping tabs on for some time. "I've been aware of Allan for many years," admitted the Hornets supremo, "and I didn't hesitate once I knew he might be available. He lives in East Grinstead so he's virtually on our doorstep, he's got a good pedigree and will be a terrific asset to the club, I'm absolutely certain of that."
Now in his third spell with the club. Made his debut for Dartford in the Under 18 team and after impressive
performances was called up to the first team squad. Subsequently moved on to Tonbridge Angels before
returning to Dartford for the 2007-2008 season. Transferred to Bromley in July 2008 and then moved onto
Ramsgate before his release in March 2009 and his return to Dartford.
Made 4 (and 3 as sub) appearances for Dartford in the 2008-2009 season. Scored 2 goals & picked up 0 yellows.
Made 9 (and 10 as sub) appearances for Dartford in the 2009-2010 season. Scored 6 goals & picked up 1 yellow.
Released by the club on 14 May 2010. Joined Croydon Athletic July 2010.
Vastly experienced striker who started his career at Fulham where he made 29 first team appearances during
the 1993/94 and 1994/95 seasons. Rob then had a short spell with Millwall before dropping into non-league
football to join Kettering during 1995/96. From there he moved on to Aylesbury before settling at St Albans
where he scored 50 goals in four seasons between 1996/97 and 1999/00. During his spell at St Albans he was
loaned to Turku Finland.
Rob then played for Dagenham &
Redbridge where he featured in their FA Cup ties with Charlton during 2000/01 and after that his travels took
him to Sutton, Hendon, Gravesend & Northfleet, Maidenhead and Met Police. Rob joined Carshalton in January
2007 and then linked up with Margate in March 2007 before joining Dartford at the commencement of the 2008/9
season.
Made 41 (and 6 as sub) appearances for Dartford in the 2008-2009 season. Scored 17 goals & picked up 2 yellows.
Made 23 (and 18 as sub) appearances for Dartford in the 2009-2010 season. Scored 12 goals & picked up 5 yellows.
Date of Birth: 21 November 1975. Released by the club on 14 May 2010. Joined Tooting & Mitcham Utd
in June 2010.
Danny Barber previously with Heybridge Swifts (signed 1 July 2002). Signed for Dartford on 24 October 2008
During his spell at Heybridge Swifts from 2002 - 2008 Danny Barber made 274 first team appearances, scoring
9 goals. The popular Swifts left back, was a fans favourite, remembered for his no-nonsense tough tackling approach
and excellent dead-ball delivery. Danny left the club in February 2008 for a short spell at Borehamwood, before leaving for Dartford in October
of the same year. However disaster struck on his debut for Dartford, with Danny suffering a devasting cruiate
ligament injury against Tooting & Mitcham United on 25 October 2008. This was the same match as Cody McDonald's debut for Dartford.
Made 1 appearance for Dartford in the 2008-2009 season.
Made 0 appearances for Dartford in the 2009-2010 season.
Isa Hussein (Note to England & Canvey Island - correct spelling of name) is a very skillful and talented player
Isa's previous clubs: Arsenal U17 trialist, scored a goal against Crystal Palace for Arsenal U17's on Sat 27th March 2004.
Tottenham trialist, Barnet, Staines Town. Scored 10 goals for Dartford U21's in the 2008-2009 season.
England's Futsal Player of the tournament Feb 2009.
Made 1 appearance (and 3 as sub) in the 2008-2009 season for the first team. He got one yellow card in the
Dartford v Tooting & Mitcham match, Sat 28 Feb 2009 FT 3-1 Att 1320, where Jamie Day (now manager of Welling also got booked).
Made 0 appearances for the Dartford first team in the 2009-2010 season, but featured in the Dartford U21's & scored two league & two cup
goals for the team who had a very successful season.
