Good to see people enjoying themselves at the football. You see, it is possible.
I took my little un to a game there a couple of weeks ago. Great fun. Not sure I can persuade him that it's better to got to The Valley where you have to sit still, listen to the crowd moan and watch sterile football in the hope that we can make it to the Premier League, a competition which we also hate.
Non-League seems to capture the joy of football, something that seems to have disappeared from the higher echelons of the game in recent years.
Good to see people enjoying themselves at the football. You see, it is possible.
I've been a few times this season, and have loved it - it's just fun. It's made me like football again. It's funny down there - it's infectious and the crowds are growing. Forget the beards and eccentrics if that's not your taste - everyone's friendly, everyone's on the same side, nobody's giving it the big'gun and you're not stuck in your seat listening to people row amongst themselves.
And Vincenzo's point about kids is spot on too - loads of kids down there, running about. It's as much a social club as a football club.
It's made me like football again. It's funny down there - it's infectious and the crowds are growing. ...
And Vincenzo's point about kids is spot on too - loads of kids down there, running about. It's as much a social club as a football club.
Funnily enough I had exactly the same conversation with a mate the other night - Villa fan living in SE London, out of love with football, takes his daughter to DHFC and both love it. His words: 'Its made me love football again'.....
Good to see people enjoying themselves at the football. You see, it is possible.
I took my little un to a game there a couple of weeks ago. Great fun. Not sure I can persuade him that it's better to got to The Valley where you have to sit still, listen to the crowd moan and watch sterile football in the hope that we can make it to the Premier League, a competition which we also hate.
Non-League seems to capture the joy of football, something that seems to have disappeared from the higher echelons of the game in recent years.
From the Dulwich site in response to Vincenzo's post: "Not surprised to read such comments from the Charlton forum. I've had a bit of a soft spot for them since living in London but the last time we went (about 3 years ago) the anger and vitriol spewing forth from all around me was unbelievable. And they were comfortably winning the game! Bizarre. It was a pivotal moment that further turned me off the upper echelons"
Dashed down to Dulwich after today's match just in time to see them go 1-0 down to Kingstonian, and thought I was going to end up seeing two defeats. But Hamlet had a great second half - overcame pressure from Ks to win 2-1. Harry Ottaway and Nyron Clunis were the scorers - two great players.
The crowd was 1,027 - and they've just gained a posh hot-dog stand behind one of the goals...
Dulwich Hamlet continue to set themselves apart from your average football team with the news that they will be playing a friendly fixture against the current Gay World Football Champions, Stonewall FC, on Wednesday 11th February.
Admission is just £3 for adults and £1 for concessions.
All proceeds from the game are being donated to the charity chosen by Stonewall FC, namely the Elton John AIDS Foundation.
David Rogers 27 January at 15:20 · London Please invite anyone you think may be interested in coming along. More details here! http://www.brixtonbuzz.com/…/11th-feb-dulwich-hamlet-conti…/
11th Feb: Dulwich Hamlet continue their anti-homophobia campaign with friendly against Stonewall FC BRIXTONBUZZ.COM
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I took my little un to a game there a couple of weeks ago. Great fun. Not sure I can persuade him that it's better to got to The Valley where you have to sit still, listen to the crowd moan and watch sterile football in the hope that we can make it to the Premier League, a competition which we also hate.
Non-League seems to capture the joy of football, something that seems to have disappeared from the higher echelons of the game in recent years.
And Vincenzo's point about kids is spot on too - loads of kids down there, running about. It's as much a social club as a football club.
Clearly something good going on.
http://www.urban75.net/forums/threads/dulwich-hamlet-fc-2013-2014-season-chat-rumours-reports.310974/page-143
Three contract offers for Oztumer? Wish there was a fourth....from Charlton!
http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/dulwichhamlet/news/erhun-goes-posh-1234341.html
http://deserter.co.uk/2014/07/11-reasons-to-follow-dulwich-hamlet-fc/
Loads of dissatisfied northerners supporting a new team
http://seasonsinnonleague.wordpress.com/2014/09/21/down-in-dulwich-or-sous-le-terrain-le-controleur-de-larbitre-magnetique/
Warning, fans of DH - it's a bit of a critique :P
The crowd was 1,027 - and they've just gained a posh hot-dog stand behind one of the goals...
Good read from the Vice website;
http://www.vice.com/en_uk/read/dulwich-hamlet-non-league-football-109
Admission is just £3 for adults and £1 for concessions.
All proceeds from the game are being donated to the charity chosen by Stonewall FC, namely the Elton John AIDS Foundation.
David Rogers
27 January at 15:20 · London
Please invite anyone you think may be interested in coming along. More details here! http://www.brixtonbuzz.com/…/11th-feb-dulwich-hamlet-conti…/
11th Feb: Dulwich Hamlet continue their anti-homophobia campaign with friendly against Stonewall FC
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