Official Match Thread Dartford v Southend United, Saturday 31 July @ 15:00

[Spaceman Spiff]

Why has Ferguson been relegated to the u23s?

Is he not in today’s squad then Yorkie? I was going to check but I haven’t seen any news anywhere. Or was this based on something else?

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

Why has Ferguson been relegated to the u23s?

https://twitter.com/x/status/1421455752439517186

Hmm it is a bit odd. Perhaps he just needs more minutes? It will be interesting to see how long he stays on the pitch for. Looks like Phil is starting with the kids (largely) and will drip feed in the seniors so we finish strongly. Let’s see.

 

[Boreham Blue]

Is he not in today’s squad then Yorkie? I was going to check but I haven’t seen any news anywhere. Or was this based on something else?

That is today’s squad but seems like a young team being put out at starting line up. No Arnold again due to Covid ‘situation’. BTW hats off to the CEO who with volunteers was painting the gym this morning.

 

[Petejames]

I thought this was a first team fixture?

 

[Chalky]

I thought this was a first team fixture?

It is. No different from the West Ham game, will be a massive turnover of players at half time.

 

[Jasrod]

Any trialists on the bench??

 

[kentblues]

Loads of free parking, you can walk around to watch from the opposite end at half time.
Be interesting to see who puts their hand up as it were in the first half

 

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[Tommy2holes]

See the starting line up. What about the bench?

 

[Portuguese Shrimper]

Thought he might have started with a stronger team than that! Will do well to keep the score respectable before strengthening!
How long is Coulsdon going to be out for? Was reported as having a toe injury but his name hasn’t even been mentioned lately!

 

[GBJ]

I know we’re not meant to read too much into friendlies, but Jesus Christ we look diabolical.

 

[Medway Blue]

I know we’re not meant to read too much into friendlies, but Jesus Christ we look diabolical.

With that squad out, it's hardly any surprise.

 

[THE SEVENTIES NORTH BANK]

I know we’re not meant to read too much into friendlies, but Jesus Christ we look diabolical.

I did mention the other day that we have a lot of deadwood in the squad unfortunately, quite a few are playing today. We can do so much better.

 

[NZamba Legend]

Not many of this team will be our starting 11.

 

[damien]

Anything of note happened?

 

[Westcliff DGS]

Do we know who is on the bench?

 

[kentblues]

Even with not a lot of quality thus far. Ferguson suddenly after 25 mins starts to want the ball and up his effort- a couple of nice passes, pushing on a bit more. Suddenly looks half decent but will drive PB bonkers...

New guy seems strong. A few nice touches but zero service. Lots of effort from Rush even if nothing coming off- same Egbri.

O’Shane I like the look of always looking to pass forward to feet.

Rest just ok. Simply not creating much. But getting better as game goes on.

 

[kentblues]

Goal. Comes out to O’Shane Stewart from the corner. Smashes it high into the roof off the net. Doing himself no harm thus far.

 

[kentblues]

Good play from Dalby nearly put Egbri through

 

[kentblues]

‘Penalty’ Dartford reminding us referees will be very ropey at this level. Seadon out get there first, bravely gets the ball, their forward hurts himself kicking Seadon and gets pen