Local Sports News
Founded in 1888, this season saw Dartford FC celebrate their 127 birthday back in September. We caught up with a few of the players from the club about the season so far. Captain Elliot Bradbrook “This is an important season for the club. Tony Burman has chosen to go in a different direction this year, bringing in some younger players and introducing a number of the academy lads to the first team. These are the first steps towards building a new Dartford squad capable of taking the club forward in the years to come. Our results have admittedly been mixed so far this season, but building a successful team takes time and patience. We have an excellent group of young players here and there is a lot of good things to come from them in future. Ebou Adams: I am happy to be part of a team full youngsters and experienced players which is a good mix. Everyone can learn from anyone in this team and it is a pleasure to represent Dartford FC on and off the pitch. When I put on a Dartford shirt I give it everything I have. There is fuel in the tank and the best is yet to come! Andy Pugh The season so far has been ok, and I think a bit of inconsistency has been shown. It is still early doors, and as a team we are starting to gel a lot better. We need to stick with this season and progress – this isn’t a short team goal for us we’re in this for the longevity. As an Academy Manager it’s been good to see Ben Francis and Dajon Golding progress through to the First Team also. Ryan Hayes I have been playing for Dartford for ten full seasons now and I still enjoy every minute of it. The team we have in place now is a good mix and we are building and working on becoming the best we can. The Manager Tony Burman is the best man for the job here, and we have so much more to give this season. It is still only early days. Tom Gardiner I’m enjoying the challenge and the opportunity of playing first team football. There is a great group of players around me and the management who want to get the best out of me. I want to keep growing my game and I hope we finish in a good position and end our season in a positive way. Kaka Dembele The season has been good so far for me. I’m playing and making an impact which is good. Tony is giving me a chance which is something you don’t often get so I’m making sure when I do play I’m doing the right things and helping the team to win games. Personally it’s making me a better player, playing with men who have played in the conference prem for a few years. I’m looking forward to the rest of the season.
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