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Rob Howard has signed for Potters Bar on a dual registration deal with Bedford Town.

Martial Godo scored the only goal of game in Strasbourg's 1-0 win at Aberdeen in the Conference League tonight.

I see Bromley have announced the death of their former manager John Biddle, I wondered if it was the same guy who managed us

JCJ wrote: Thu Dec 18, 2025 1:37 pm I see Bromley have announced the death of their former manager John Biddle, I wondered if it was the same guy who managed us

It is the same John Biddle that managed Dartford. He was 91.

I remember him. It was the time when we went all American I think. The American style posts behind the football goals and shirts with two vertical stripes (like braces). Kicking cheap plastic footballs into the crowd for the kids to keep. Success on the pitch - not much!

Jacob Marsden has left Concord Rangers for near neighbours Canvey Island.

Pedro wrote: Thu Dec 18, 2025 8:21 pm I remember him. It was the time when we went all American I think. The American style posts behind the football goals and shirts with two vertical stripes (like braces). Kicking cheap plastic footballs into the crowd for the kids to keep. Success on the pitch - not much!

You’re getting him mixed up with another JB, John Boyle (former Chelsea player). Both JBs were as equally atrocious as managers of the Darts which resulted in supporters demonstrating behind the main stand at Watling Street. The DFC directors acted swiftly in both cases as the managers were sacked within days. In the case of John Biddle’s sacking, our opposition that night was Weymouth and their supporters quite enjoyed the mass chanting of ‘Biddle out’…Happy days.

I stand corrected - yes I agree, both bad appointments.

Skip Wrote

In the case of John Biddle’s sacking, our opposition that night was Weymouth and their supporters quite enjoyed the mass chanting of ‘Biddle out’…Happy days.

Skip
I remember it well standing behind the goal and at the end of the match rushing to get behind the main stand and constantly chanting along with many others in the crowd Biddle Out Biddle Out

Trevor B wrote: Sat Dec 20, 2025 11:10 am Skip Wrote

In the case of John Biddle’s sacking, our opposition that night was Weymouth and their supporters quite enjoyed the mass chanting of ‘Biddle out’…Happy days.

Skip
I remember it well standing behind the goal and at the end of the match rushing to get behind the main stand and constantly chanting along with many others in the crowd Biddle Out Biddle Out

Trev, I’m not sure how many supporters from that era are still breathing to contemplate a similar event should the need arise? Although I’ve no doubt there would be plenty of vocal encouragement from ‘above’!

Funnily enough the occasion when the ‘Boyle out’ chant occurred from the massed ranks behind the main stand was also a Tuesday night when we lost 1-0 to Bridgend Town. If I’m not mistaken, both teams hadn’t won a league game but our visitors were rock bottom of the league.

Davide Rodari has moved from Hampton & Richmond to Sutton United.

I was there, I had the rope.

The Futures White wrote: Sun Dec 21, 2025 10:27 am Davide Rodari has moved from Hampton & Richmond to Sutton United.

I wonder why that is, might be down the change of clown in the dugout?

Former Dart Mo Eisa is currently playing for Sudan against Equatorial Guinea in the AFCON tournement. The match is being shown on the channel 4Seven (137 on Sky). Apparantly he is now plying his trade in the Thailand 1st Division.

I saw that James White announced his retirement from playing last Saturday. I remember him playing for the Darts. Played for 22 years in non league. Last club Great Wakering Rovers.

MINTY wrote: Wed Dec 31, 2025 2:23 pm I saw that James White announced his retirement from playing last Saturday. I remember him playing for the Darts. Played for 22 years in non league. Last club Great Wakering Rovers.

I saw him play for GWR away to Walthamstow about 18 months ago. He played centre half and weighed at least 18 stone but was still the most effective midfielder on the pitch from his constant long passing of the ball. It was an easy win for his team and I was glad I saw the game

rambo wrote: Wed Dec 31, 2025 3:48 pm

MINTY wrote: Wed Dec 31, 2025 2:23 pm I saw that James White announced his retirement from playing last Saturday. I remember him playing for the Darts. Played for 22 years in non league. Last club Great Wakering Rovers.

I saw him play for GWR away to Walthamstow about 18 months ago. He played centre half and weighed at least 18 stone but was still the most effective midfielder on the pitch from his constant long passing of the ball. It was an easy win for his team and I was glad I saw the game

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Rambo am I right in thinking you saw James White play before he signed for the darts and said he was a real prospect and we should sign him? I liked James he was a real unit when with us

Ade Azeez has left Hemel - by mutual agreement.

Bagdhad Billy wrote: Wed Dec 31, 2025 6:26 pm

rambo wrote: Wed Dec 31, 2025 3:48 pm

MINTY wrote: Wed Dec 31, 2025 2:23 pm I saw that James White announced his retirement from playing last Saturday. I remember him playing for the Darts. Played for 22 years in non league. Last club Great Wakering Rovers.

I saw him play for GWR away to Walthamstow about 18 months ago. He played centre half and weighed at least 18 stone but was still the most effective midfielder on the pitch from his constant long passing of the ball. It was an easy win for his team and I was glad I saw the game

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Rambo am I right in thinking you saw James White play before he signed for the darts and said he was a real prospect and we should sign him? I liked James he was a real unit when with us

That is true BB when Dartford are away I try to watch local teams to me and i was at Waltham Abbey and saw him there for the first time. I could not believe how good he was . He had a beautiful touch every time and a wonderful positioning . It seemed unreal in a huge body and teenage years. I wasn’t sure if it was a flash in the pan so I purposely followed him that season and saw him another three times and he was better each time.
I then bored the pants off everyone on the forum going on about him. I have no idea if anyone at the club listened to my comments and invited him for trials or he approached the club. But he trialed in the summer and was signed.
He was superb for us but imo didn’t play enough games and when we got promoted to the NLS the club decided to let him go. I thought that was a mistake by the club and I was absolutely gutted.
He had a great non league career and I recall he played against us and had a brilliant game scoring the winner in a 2-1 loss for us. Bitter sweet for me.

Pedro wrote: Fri Jan 02, 2026 9:39 pm Ade Azeez has left Hemel - by mutual agreement.

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