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Andy Young

37 (38.1%)

Billy Burgess

1 (1%)

Adam Gross

1 (1%)

John Beales

0 (0%)

Jamie Coyle

1 (1%)

Ryan Johnson

1 (1%)

Danny Harris

5 (5.2%)

James White

5 (5.2%)

Carl Rook

2 (2.1%)

Lee Burns

34 (35.1%)

Elliot Bradbrook

2 (2.1%)

Rob Haworth (Sub)

0 (0%)

Ryan Hayes (Sub)

7 (7.2%)

Lee Noble (Sub)

1 (1%)

Total Members Voted: 95

Voting closed: March 09, 2010, 07:59:10 PM

[Medway Dave]

Many of you have said that the Darts are entitled to an off-day.  That's true of course, but how many off-days do they want, I can count at least 6 at home since November !

Regarding the booing, I don't like to hear it, but how else should fans register their dissatisfaction at what they are watching ?   I hate to hear criticism of individual players, but I can't see anything wrong in voicing disapproval of such a dreadful team performance as we saw on Saturday.  The players are not children playing in front of their Mums and Dads. They are grown men, professional players being paid (presumably well-paid) for playing football and should accept that the fans are unhappy with what they have just paid to see. I've been to Charlton several times this season, they are 3rd in the League, but have regularly been booed off at half-time and full-time. Of course it's better to cheer the team, but that is very difficult when the team is playing as badly as they did against Billericay.

Where is the team going wrong ?   Most teams that visit Princes Park are so much faster than Dartford. They are well-organised, dominate the midfield and most importantly, keep the ball on the ground.  In comparison, the Darts are slow in midfield, can't pass the ball accurately and rely on booting it high in the air, hoping that it will go to a team-mate.  Schoolboy stuff.
 
Regarding team selection, I cannot understand why Rob Haworth does not start every game. Eleven goals in 18 games, he leads the line well and causes problems for defenders.  Ryno is inconsistent I agree, but he must also start. He has a hand in most of the Darts' goals and is always likely to find Rob's head when he does provide a decent cross.

Good luck to the boys at Maidstone and Tooting and we all look forward to seeing a better display at Princes Park next Tuesday.

[TREVOR B]

A good honest assessment, putting a slightly different slant on the booing and the P.P. affect on players from both sides,plus suggesting your own selection thoughts.

[la vallette]

Could not make the match on saturday.From what i hear we were awful.Though to myself ,That's handy ,Im 10 quid better off here.
Alas ,I lost that 10 quid to The Last Dictator at poker on saturday night. He's so lucky.

[Mary Hunt]

Poor performance by most of the players and they didnt seem to bothered. Well done Lee Burns for running after most of the balls and kept going till the end.

Flans notes in the programme say about the fans giving abuse or not being supportive on the forum but it works both ways. The vocal support for most of the match was great and better than other home games yet we lost 4-1 and played awful. I agree that some comments have been out of line but after the support the players have been getting most of the time should we bother when they didnt seem to?

As for the subs it was a shame it was left so long. Ryno has had bad games because he has had to play on poor surfaces. We have a farily good surface that suits his style of play yet he doesnt get a game.

Im also surprised rook stayed on for so long. The last couple of games he has played he was won bits in the air but he doesnt look like a goalscorer as his record suggests he is. but he seemed to struggle to adapt to how we play and was not that affective.

Hopefully we'll win tomorrow and get back to more than 10 points clear!

[Woody]

some interesting post on here, i must admit i didnt here any booing at the final whistle, thats because i was at the bar with 5 mins to go, only to beat the rush of course, but in my book you support your team win,lose or draw. I have never done it and i never will, and for those that do for me that makes you a complete p---k  !  imho. Up the darts.

[rambo]

i have said this a number of times and still believe i am 100% correct.
i do not like playing people out of position as i dont think its fair to expect someone to do something thay are unfamilier with unless there is a dire emergency.
basically it is wrong to play harris wide.firstly he is a very good striker and secondly what are we telling the players that are wide men.
we have enough players in the wide,centre mid and striker positions for them all to pressure each other for a position.
its actually at the back where there is not sufficient cover for pressure to be put on players to fight for their position and this could be one factor as to why they aimlessly hoof the ball
as for picking a team I am glad i dont have to do it, or actually i wouldnt mind picking it myself but certainly i would go for harris and burns up front.i cant say i have been impressed with rook so far,yes he can get his head to the ball but i have seen him do nothing on the ground to impress me.
my last comment on selection which is sure to raise the blood pressure of some forum members is that i still firmly believe that a white noble centre mid combo is a goer.

[TheLastDictator]

Finally, how does White makes the team sheet ? Another carthorse performance. North Kent Sunday League is about his level.

Yeah, he only made the goal (or scored it if Burns didn't get the touch?) and had our only other shot on target with a cracking 20 Yd volley.  Terrible.

Oh dear....A cross & a hit 'n' hope shot. Major contribution ? I guess you could not see he was stationary for most of the game. Beales was my close 2nd for Eeyore of the week.

And what players made more of a contribution?

[The Fist]

Finally, how does White makes the team sheet ? Another carthorse performance. North Kent Sunday League is about his level.

Yeah, he only made the goal (or scored it if Burns didn't get the touch?) and had our only other shot on target with a cracking 20 Yd volley.  Terrible.

I know this is a forum where people are entitled to their own opinions but is there any need to start insulting players?

We are on the brink of a truly momentous season so we should all be getting behind the team instead of calling for their heads after (only) our 4th defeat of the season.
Oh dear....A cross & a hit 'n' hope shot. Major contribution ? I guess you could not see he was stationary for most of the game. Beales was my close 2nd for Eeyore of the week.

other than what tld has pointed out watch how he trapped the ball as it descended before beating the defender and crossing.he also probably has the least misplaced passes in the team.try playing in front of a back four who insist on trying to hit pigeons throughout the game.i think we are owed an apology from saturdays back four.

[The Baron of Barnehurst]

And what players made more of a contribution?

If you mean "what players made more of a contribution than White ?" then simple...any one of the other Dartford players. Not saying they were much better, but White was the worse.

Starting to wonder whether you were actually at the game on Saturday.

[Gary C]

And what players made more of a contribution?

If you mean "what players made more of a contribution than White ?" then simple...any one of the other Dartford players. Not saying they were much better, but White was the worse.

Starting to wonder whether you were actually at the game on Saturday.

I was at the game, and I didn't think White played too badly. It wasn't a vintage performance by anyone, but I couldn't personally single him out. I thought Coyle had a poor game, but he was up against a top class striker in Thomas (who I think we'll see and hear more of in the future).

I didn't think the front men had a lot of joy, but that was because of some decent defending and some poor balls to the front by the defence.

[DartHerb]

I missed Saturday`s match and by all accounts the team did not play well etc etc.
But as I have said before the performance at Home was no great surprise after the matches at Home for a while.
I still think there are reasons:

1)The pressure of performing at Home and getting results.
2)Without doubt the away team raises their game.
3)Away team does not play in front of 1000+ crowds every other week which in itself is pressure.
4)Being at top of the League you are there to be shot at and teams raise their performance.

On the subject of the crowds reaction.
Having watch professional football for more years than I care to remember you will always get ALL sorts.

1)Loyal fans that can see no wrong.
2)Fans that like to moan whether things are going right or wrong.
3)The one`s that BOO have always been around and will always be around.
4)And the optimistic supporter who is convinced next week will be better.

But the bottom line is:
Top of League.
Points in hand.
Games in hand.
And miles better goal difference.

I will be surprised if the lads do not bounce back big style at Maidstone(sorry Ashford).

[ozymandias]

Coyle was rusty, and I honestly think that Beales plays better alongside Flan.
We had an off day, but it is a bit worrying that for a side running away with this division is making a right horses arse of it. It's a good job we had a brilliant start to the season, and that other clubs are cancelling each other out as regards trying to catch us up.
We may have all these games in hand but we've got to win them, and we have some toughies away from home, even though our away form is good. I think we will win the Championship on our away form.
If we slip up against Maidstone tomorrow the confidence could take a bashing.
Hopefully we will beat them, and everyone will be happy again. So lets get supporting them and not knocking them.
See you all at Ashford.
UTD

[2287 Private W]

In my opinion Ryno is the best winger in this league and Lee Noble has the best football brain in the squad
Please let them both start on Tuesday
No more posts about window blinds or smoking on the balcony I promise

[rambo]

In my opinion Ryno is the best winger in this league and Lee Noble has the best football brain in the squad
Please let them both start on Tuesday
No more posts about window blinds or smoking on the balcony I promise

first point agree second point no, lee noble needs to look up when he is on the ball

[dartmouth]

I for one cannot understand why any sane supporter would boo their team off the pitch...even after being beaten by a team 17 places below them. We are all prone to having an off day  It serves NO PURPOSE whatsoever;.