The Dart(s) Board

Lars Resort wrote: Wed Sep 03, 2025 8:03 am How quickly we have descended into the blame game. It was not that long ago we were rocking on here because we were two games away from automatic promotion.
We haven't had the same central defenders from day one because of injuries and players sent off.
Discipline has been a major problem, I get that and we have players in a squad that a lot of us haven't seen yet.
We now have queries on the management and certain players and now it's leaking back into the old cracked record of the Board.
I do have issues on certain players myself and I still don't get the plaudits of our Mr 45 minute man.
But now we are getting supporters saying they may not come back after taking a break???
Sure, we have problems but it wasn't until October last year that we found we had a good side that went on to give us something to shout about.
Ade gets my backing to sort things but as said, officials have been dire, sendings off regular, and we're only 5 games into our domestic season. And now we have what is an injury crisis for a small squad.
Get behind the lads and our manager.
Yes, we f*cked up on what could have been a good cup run. So be it.

ozymandias wrote: Wed Sep 03, 2025 8:54 am A bit disappointing but looking at the team last night, 7 academy players, 4 of which have established themselves in the starting team on a regular basis. Not bad going from Ade as those four wouldn't get a look in from previous managers.
Out of the cup and as said by Steve, a great cup run
On to Saturday and Canvey Island, so let's get behind the lads, whatever side Ade can put out on the pitch.

Tony H wrote: Wed Sep 03, 2025 8:49 am

Lars Resort wrote: Wed Sep 03, 2025 8:03 am How quickly we have descended into the blame game. It was not that long ago we were rocking on here because we were two games away from automatic promotion.
We haven't had the same central defenders from day one because of injuries and players sent off.
Discipline has been a major problem, I get that and we have players in a squad that a lot of us haven't seen yet.
We now have queries on the management and certain players and now it's leaking back into the old cracked record of the Board.
I do have issues on certain players myself and I still don't get the plaudits of our Mr 45 minute man.
But now we are getting supporters saying they may not come back after taking a break???
Sure, we have problems but it wasn't until October last year that we found we had a good side that went on to give us something to shout about.
Ade gets my backing to sort things but as said, officials have been dire, sendings off regular, and we're only 5 games into our domestic season. And now we have what is an injury crisis for a small squad.
Get behind the lads and our manager.
Yes, we f*cked up on what could have been a good cup run. So be it.

Wise words Lars, thank you.
I’m feeling better about things this morning, though still dissapointed. Can’t make Saturdays game due to a long-standing commitment but will be straight back for the next game.

People that criticise the Board like they do have, all due respects, not got a clue how a football club is run. The quote “one of the skintest teams in the league” is, frankly, absurd. Mentions of that man King are also completely ridiculous (though I’m not going to elaborate on here).

We have somewhat of an injury/absence crisis, that’s clearly to see. We do, however, lack leadership on the pitch and we need to address our leaky defence.


I for one back Ady as manager and the Board.

(PS I am obviously pleased for Bracknell due to by former association with them. They are now well set for a good run, AGAIN, in the cup).

Tony H wrote: Wed Sep 03, 2025 6:22 pm Likewise Rixsto, not sure what you are referring to. An earlier post referred to us as one of the SKINTEST in the league. Whoever it was might have used a different word . Skint we are not!

Anyway, stay positive my friend. I agree that there’s some sorting out to do but I, for one, trust that Ady, with the support of the Board, will do it.

WillDfc42 wrote: Wed Sep 03, 2025 6:41 pm Regarding the budget. I was originally concerned when in an interview after the Dover game, Pennock revealed “a month into the season, a board member said to me: “just keep us in the league so these games are a bonus for us really”. He revealed these comments were due to “financial constraints”.


There was also many comments from Pennock saying “we’re punching above our weight” which i’m sure as fans we’d all agree is untrue.

Finally, I was informed by a friend, he overheard Pennock say we had the 8th lowest budget in the league last season, take that as you will, i’d hate to spread false info just going off what i’ve been told.

Babylon wrote: Wed Sep 03, 2025 6:28 pm It wasn't long ago that we had Bradbrook, Noble, Harris, Burns and Hayes causing havoc to far better teams than the ones we are pitted against now.

Rixsto wrote: Wed Sep 03, 2025 7:44 pm

Tony H wrote: Wed Sep 03, 2025 6:22 pm Likewise Rixsto, not sure what you are referring to. An earlier post referred to us as one of the SKINTEST in the league. Whoever it was might have used a different word . Skint we are not!

Anyway, stay positive my friend. I agree that there’s some sorting out to do but I, for one, trust that Ady, with the support of the Board, will do it.

Sorry guys I probably haven't worded that too well, I was indeed referring to that interview after the dover game last season about "financial constraints", and how we are 8th best budget in the league after just coming down,

Think I was still pissed off with the result from the night before when I wrote that to be honest guys, but bring on Saturday hopefully we can start a run, COYD!