1stmar05

Dartford eye transfer market

WITH Dartford's Southern League Division One East game at Barking & East Ham United falling victim to the weather, Tony Burman decided to make use of Saturday's postponement to cast an eye on their next opponents Waltham Forest, writes Stephen McCartney.

The Darts' director/manager watched Forest pile more misery on Great Wakering Rovers - who are inside the drop zone - winning three goals to nil.

Burman, who plans to have two full training sessions leading up to their trip to Wadham Lodge, will be hoping Eddie McClements comes out unscathed.

He told the club's website: "After phoning all the players, I thought "what am I going to do now,"

"After yet more phone calls, I found, with a bit of relief, a game and went to watch this coming Saturday's opponents."

Burman admitted he was impressed with Waltham Forest's display and is expecting a tough game against a side that are seven points from the play-off zone.

"It is another difficult away game for us against a team trying to make the play-offs," he added.

Burman revealed he is looking to strengthen his squad and has targets in mind.

"Whilst I have the opportunity, I would like to thank the backroom staff, Paul Sawyer, Bob Pittaway and Denis Reid for their hard work and commitment to Dartford Football Club, whilst I have been in charge.

"I am hoping Eddie will increase his participation in training and come through the week without any problems.

"I am aware that some players have left or been released from their respective clubs around this area and I have discussed some of them in depth with Paul Sawyer.  However, I have not finished assessing the players that we have here at the moment - so far they are doing fine."

Waltham Forest v Dartford
Southern League Division One East
Saturday 5th March 2005
Kick Off 3:00pm
at Wadham Lodge, Kitchener Road, Walthamstow, London E17