Forget the cold turkey sandwiches and the Sound of Music, Boxing Day means just one thing for Dulwich Hamlet fans a local(ish) derby as Kentish rivals Bromley ride into town. Who can forget that memorable night last season when Dulwich travelled to Hayes Lane in the London Senior Cup and came away with a stunning 6-3 victory – all SIX goals courtesy of Matt Fowler? The struggling Lilywhites have won just twice in the league all season, taking 18 games to register a victory and costing former Dulwich boss Dave Garland his job along the way. They have also suffered some embarrassing defeats in cups, losing to Sussex County League side Hassock in the FA Cup and to Spartan South Midland strugglers Hoddesdon in the London Senior Cup. However they did turn over a near full-strength Billericay side in the Ryman League Cup less than a week before Dulwich despatched them from the FA Trophy in breathtaking fashion. However normal service was resumed in the following round when they went out to third division Corinthian Casuals. Make no mistake though they will be anxious to get a result and striker Carl Bartley for one will out to prove a point to one of his former employers. With a 3 o’clock kick-off and East Dulwich just three stops down the line from South Bermondsey, Dulwich manager Martin Eede is hoping that many Millwall fans will take the opportunity to make a day of it and cheer on the Hamlet.
Then on Saturday 29th it is the turn of Yeading to visit the Hill and the first chance for the Hamlet to complete a double having won 4-1 at the Warren back in August courtesy of Declan Perkins. Should be plenty of goals for although the ‘Ding are the Division 4th highest scorers only Barking & East Ham have a leakier defence. Under the player-management of former Dulwich striker Johnson Hippolyte the team has been strengthened with several seasoned players and some exciting youngsters and high scoring games dominate their results column with no a goalless game amongst them. Former Hayes striker Errol Telemarque will be a danger but it is Matt Miller who leads the goalscoring charts with 21 in all competitions including a hat-trick last week against Barking. In addition to Hippolyte, Dulwich fans will Laos recognise the towering presence of Otis Hutchings in midfield and the flowing dreadlocks of Gus Hurdle.
For your New Year’s Day treat, it is a trip to Walton and Hersham. Dulwich will be out for revenge having lost 3-0 at Champion Hill at the back end of August, but the apprentices have gained a little steel since then and things should be different. Leading scorer Scott Edgar should be the main threat having found the back of the net a dozen times. If you are going by train best check in advance as it will be a Sunday service but there is the possibility of strike action and of course engineering works.
Then on Saturday 29th it is the turn of Yeading to visit the Hill and the first chance for the Hamlet to complete a double having won 4-1 at the Warren back in August courtesy of Declan Perkins. Should be plenty of goals for although the ‘Ding are the Division 4th highest scorers only Barking & East Ham have a leakier defence. Under the player-management of former Dulwich striker Johnson Hippolyte the team has been strengthened with several seasoned players and some exciting youngsters and high scoring games dominate their results column with no a goalless game amongst them. Former Hayes striker Errol Telemarque will be a danger but it is Matt Miller who leads the goalscoring charts with 21 in all competitions including a hat-trick last week against Barking. In addition to Hippolyte, Dulwich fans will Laos recognise the towering presence of Otis Hutchings in midfield and the flowing dreadlocks of Gus Hurdle.
For your New Year’s Day treat, it is a trip to Walton and Hersham. Dulwich will be out for revenge having lost 3-0 at Champion Hill at the back end of August, but the apprentices have gained a little steel since then and things should be different. Leading scorer Scott Edgar should be the main threat having found the back of the net a dozen times. If you are going by train best check in advance as it will be a Sunday service but there is the possibility of strike action and of course engineering works.
