Dulwich Hamlet FC www.dulwichhamletfc.london
A
@DulwichHamletFC | info@dhst.org.uk | 07951 640099
fter a somewhat subprime start, the Dulwich Hamlet men’s team has made like Peter Frampton and come alive. The National League South is in many ways the Bognor Regis of football leagues. Very hard to get to. And once you have, you wonder why on Earth you bothered. But the Sons of Edgar Kail it seems have decided to roll up their trousers, slap on the Ambre Solaire, and enjoy the salty surf of level 6 football. With manager Gavin Rose’s firm hand on the tiller, December saw the Sons of Champion Hill navigate a slew of victories against some of the provincial south’s finest teams. Perhaps the best among them was secured in front of the first crowd of the season, with over a thousand strong Covid-compliant Rabble witnessing a night of flowing football and ultimate 2-1 victory against an Eastbourne Town side currently riding a bit of wave. Particular praise must go to Hamlet stopper Charlie Grainger who leapt and dived like an Atlantic salmon to keep waves of Eastbourne attacks at bay, before the Pink and Blues turned the tide, reeled the seasiders in, and netted a couple of beauties in the first half. Heartfelt thanks from all associated with the club to the many volunteers who made sure the evening’s football was safe and secure for all.
26 | SE23 - January 2021
@dhstorg
The Hamlet are now sitting towards the middle of the league, doubtless preparing for a new year charge into the unchartered waters of the playoffs. Stranger things have happened at sea. Meanwhile, Dulwich Hamlet’s all-conquering women’s team have largely been left champing like a stabled thoroughbred waiting for their temporarily furloughed season to resume so they can maintain their charge to league glory. But with the wretched virus seemingly waxing like an afternoon gibbous, it remains unclear under what circumstances both the men’s and women’s team will be allowed to play as we exit this parlous year. Fans remain hopeful that all our teams will be allowed to play out some of the season cheered on by the Champion Hill faithful. But as we go into the new year, the men’s team are likely to be forced to continue their campaign behind closed doors. At least for the moment. Please keep an eye on the club’s website (www.dulwichhamletfc.co.uk) for updates on fixtures over the busy new year period. Remember too that all home games are streamed for free by Dulwich Hamlet’s brilliant media team (www. youtube.com/c/DulwichHamletTV). And of course satisfy your desire for all that lovely pink and blue merchandise via the Supporters’ Trust website (www.dhst.org.uk). Here’s to a less choppy 2021.
