Hate to say it but while accepting the money does nothing but good for successful FA Cup performances, I don't want to see a backlog of league games build up as it has the last 2 seasons - in particular 2015-16 when we were as many as 8 games in arrears if memory serves me. I suspect many Hamlet supporters will feel the same given their lot is nicely set up for National South football and like us, they missed out in the play offs last season. They regularly get 1000+ gates - be interesting to see what they get tomorrow.
We have the most difficult draw , but a lovely ground . We should enjoy it for what it is , but no expectations today . Not the easiest to get too , I actually am working in SE today so it a plus for me ...
Good revenue for he club , the result ... wel you never know
What more could you ask for .... well
Apart from a chip bar !! ...
3-1 did did not represent the effort and willing thevteam put in . Cracking shot from Sam Beale , brilliant efforts from Billy .. Davide had a one on one and bottled it , really think he needs confidence
Dulwich were worried as 1-0 down with 15 mins left , it looked like we could make it ... alas a great day at a frankly disapointing venue . Only food was a Thai street stir fry effort , no accessible tea bars .. very urban Dulwich set lol ....
Some nice play from Curtis Gayler ... however Ansu Janneh looked bullied by the big boys today
I don't meantion Jack Harris ... suppose it will all come out in the wash 🙄
Have to agree Chris, so proud of our lads. Fantastic effort from all our players giving 100 per cent. Probably lost out to greater experience and stamina, their substitute made the difference. Adam and Chris must be so pleased. Old cliche but must now concentrate on the league.
I am proud of the whole team. The effort and a lot of skill displayed by the Us was tremendous. In Billy Medlock we have a player who played on his own against three defenders and was pushed and pulled all over the place by Dulwich with no help from the ref whatsoever but did the job brilliantly, he was my MoM in a great team performance. 3-1 flattered Dulwich but they probably deserved the win. Strange not feeling down on the way home but I really want promotion this year and if our lads learn from this experience then I think we have a chance.
Top class effort against a decent Premier division side who really put us under pressure in the second half. While I had already said what I thought about the distractions of the FA Cup, I was as brassed off as anyone when Dulwich scored in the 90th minute and as for 3-1, that was harsh.
We are a couple of players light. The Academy boys are stepping up well but an awful lot's being asked of them. But that is still a decent side which can put in the necessaries to get into that Bostik Premier. We can now concentrate on that.
As for the games in hand issue - looks like we will be without a game in a fortnight anyway when we should be away to Thamesmead who tonked Lewes today. Er why? Can't the league rearrange fixtures at two weeks notice?
That was a decent gate today with plenty from Hastings. I never expected 1288. Well played lads - you did Hastings proud today.
Class effort today but the better team definitely won on the day. The passing and spraying around of the ball from the Dulwich players was class - crisp, paced and effective passing. A very tall side too.
Good effort from our lots today and they all put a shift in. Although it was the first time I'd seen Gaylor play this season as I've been working. Very disappointment unfortunately - shied out of tackles and just jogged around the centre circle for most of the game. Ansu Janneh I thought started poorly but grew well in to the game as it went on, with a good solo run to win a couple of freekicks towards the end of the game. Josh Pelling did well to take some crosses out of the air despite the height that the Dulwich players had. They took their goals well but some encouraging play.
In regards to the shoreline 'flattering' Dulwich, I have to disagree. They had chances throughout the game that were both wasted, well saved or well defended. At half time we were lucky to be in front, but if Dulwich had got themselves an early goal then I think the afternoon may have been different.
Why cant they rearrange our match with Faversham, who should play Phoenix on that day, but will not have a match because Phoenix have a cup game, it`s just a straight swap from October 14th for Faversham and us?
