h amlet find p ort in storm

come in, that’s what he’s very good at, he’s always at us to stick to the plan which is something we’ve adapted to,” Porter explained. “We did a lot of work on Thursday. He says play your game, stick to the plan and chances will open up. We had a few chances in the first half but it wasn’t one of those panic situations.

“We have got a tough run of fixtures but I always say when you’re playing in front of that many people at home you’ve got to get this place really rocking, the home games are the bare minimum to pick up some points, and pick up points away from home.

“The supporters were brilliant. When Johl equalised they were spurring us on and I was lucky to get the winner.”

Hayrettin added: “I’m so happy for everyone concerned. I did tell people when I came here it wasn’t going to be easy. We’re going to have to ride the storm, work hard, roll our sleeves up until we come out the other end.

By John Kelly johnk@southwarknews.co.uk

dulwiC h ha M l E t face a “critical month” as their new stadium bid enters a consultation period – and the club again hit out at those opposing the development for “misinforming” and trying to “block” and “delay” the process.

The current period relates to removing restrictions on their current site.

Dulwich said there had been “confusion” over why this consultation period was needed. The club provided an explanation in their latest statement on the process.

And that’s what the boys have given us.

“In the short time space of time I’ve been here, to win two and lose one is fantastic so we need to keep pushing and driving and getting that ethos back into the team.”

Dulwich were two points above the relegation zone before their trip to Bath City on Tuesday night. Go to southwarknews.co.uk for the report.

The Hamlet travel to Ebbsfleet United this Saturday for a 3pm kick-off.

By John Kelly johnk@southwarknews.co.uk

JONATHAN HAGGERTY has moved up to bantamweight to take on the legendary Nong-O Gaiyanghadao for the onE Muay thai world Championship next month.

By John Kelly johnk@southwarknews.co.uk

southwarK lanCErs Rugby Club saw their opponents handed a walkover for the fourth time in their last six games as their turbulent Counties 2 Kent 2022-23 campaign came to an end last weekend. This time it was Sevenoaks II given an away walkover ahead of their scheduled clash.

The only two fixtures they played in that six-game schedule were against in Old Dunstonians, which resulted in a 52-15 defeat on the road, and Hastings & Bexhill, a 24-10 home loss.

The Lancers lost all 22 league games this season as they finished on -10 points at the bottom of the twelve-team division, 38 points behind eleventh-place Maidstone.

The Lancers had a points’ difference of minus-659 with 171 points scored and 830 conceded.

Haggerty and Nong-O headline the bill at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.

Walworth Road’s Haggerty, 26, who is a former ONE Flyweight Muay Thai world champion, will provide Nong-O, 36, with the eighth defence of his title. Haggerty’s kickboxing record is

20 wins from 24 fights, eleven by knockout.

Haggerty’s last bout was against Vladimir Kuzmin at ONE on Prime Video 4 last November. The fight was at catchweight after Haggerty was three pounds over at the weigh-in. Haggerty won by majority decision.

By John Kelly johnk@southwarknews.co.uk

stansFEld EndEd their six-game losing streak in style as they defeated Punjab United 4-1 in their SCEFL Premier Division match at Foxbury avenue last weekend.

Dan Parkinson scored the opener in the eleventh minute and Rob Hughes doubled the lead two minutes later to set the hosts on their way to just a second win in thirteen games in 2023.

Tommy Whitnell made it 3-0 in the 38th minute before Paul Vines pulled one back twelve minutes into the second half.

Bu Alfie Moynes made sure it would be a comfortable victory when he added a fourth on 78 minutes.

The Stans are twelfth in the table, level on 39 points with Fisher, who weren’t in action at the weekend. The Fish have a game in hand.

In the First Division, Bermondsey Town couldn’t add to their two league wins all season as they were defeated 2-0 at Forest Hill Park. Scott Jarvis in the 73rd minute and Ade Onasanya five minutes from time got the hosts’ goal.

Fisher were in action against Deal Town on Tuesday night and travel to Welling Town this Saturday for a 3pm kick-off.

Stansfeld are away at Lordswood at the same time.

Bermondsey host Staplehurst Monarchs at St Paul’s, also at 3pm.

“Our current Champion Hill stadium site is protected for us and for sports and those protections are defined in agreements from 1990 and 2003,” the club said. “The new site which overlaps with the current site will be similarly protected under a new agreement, this is [Southwark] Council’s way of always ensuring that there is a home for Dulwich Hamlet FC and for sporting provision at Champion Hill. However, to allow development and construction on the new stadium to take place the protections on the current site need to be removed during the build period and that is what this application stage seeks to make happen.

“To address your questions about why if this is a simple step in the process we need a public consultation I would like to express again our thanks to the officers at Southwark Council for their diligence. Throughout this process those that oppose the application that will secure the future of the club have sought to misinform, block, delay and challenge at every step ignoring the overwhelming community support, independent approvals and even the recent dismissal by a Judge of their latest claims. So, whilst it takes more time, it is important that a correct and comprehensive process is followed at every step to reduce the risk posed by those individuals.

“This is a critical month for the club. If we can get through these final few steps the work can begin on delivering not only the long-term home for Dulwich Hamlet Football Club but also the huge increase in sporting provision for the local community and help us deliver local clean up and regeneration efforts.

“We will provide another update as things progress with both the consultation period and our parallel process to work with the current and prospective owners of the site to manage the period of transition from the current stadium to the new stadium.

“Thank you for your questions, your support and your interest in our club and our community.”

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Millwall - 1 Voglsammer 11’ (P)

Date: Saturday March 11th 2023

Referee: Michael Salisbury

Attendance: 13,265

Man of the Match: Charlie Cresswell

By Alex Jones at the Select

alexj@southwarknews.co.uk

MILLWALL’S 1-0 win against reading was certainly not an advert for Championship football.

The match was cagey and uncomfortable. There was no rhythm, no intensity and few concrete chances, but once again, the Lions came out on top.

Reading manager Paul Ince said after the game that Millwall were no better than his side, but that Gary Rowett’s men “do the basics well”. They certainly did that at the Select Car Leasing Stadium over the weekend, especially given the way that the Royals set up to play the game from the very first minute.

As soon as the referee blew his whistle, centre-back Jake Cooper rushed from the halfway line towards the penalty box. Millwall played the ball to the back line before launching it forwards to the 28-year-old. He was hurled to the ground, but no foul was awarded, allowing George Saville to fire an audacious long-range effort past the post.

This was just the start of the physicality. In the fourth minute, Danny McNamara clattered former West Ham striker Andy Carroll in the box, causing a huge uproar from the home supporters. The referee waved for play to continue, and seven minutes later, the visitors took the lead.

Zian Flemming rushed in to intercept a misplaced pass from Naby Sarr, immediately playing the ball through to Tom Bradshaw. The striker was cornered, so had to turn back on himself before spinning back around to play Flemming through on goal.

The Dutchman rushed towards the box, showcasing his incredible strength by shrugging off Nesta Guinness-Walker. Joe Lumley was forced to rush out of his area, allowing Flemming to work the ball around him before being brought down by the goalkeeper for a penalty.

With both Bradshaw and Flemming on 13 goals, it was expected that one of the two would step up to take the spotkick. Instead, Andreas Voglsammer was chosen, rifling the ball into the roof of the net for an eleventh-minute lead.

Manager Gary Rowett went on to