22ndapr05

Let's give the champions their biggest gate

FOLLOWING the tragic death of former Dartford striker Paul Sykes, Southern League Division One East champions-elect Fisher Athletic will be donating all proceeds from their game with Dartford to the Sykes family, writes Stephen McCartney.

The Fish announced their good will earlier in the week but Darts boss Tony Burman told their website they are expecting their toughest test to date.

"Congratulations must go to their team on sealing an automatic promotion place.  They need one point to be champions, therefore the game will be our toughest test to date."

The Darts will be without Danny Heale (injured) and Mark Horan (work commitments) but Richard Avery will be added to the squad for their trip to Dulwich Hamlet's Champion Hill stadium.

Burman added: "Today (Friday) is the funeral of Paul Sykes and Dartford Football Club will be well represented on this very sad occasion. 

"True to the football worlds ability for everyone to pull together the Fisher directors are donating the proceeds from tomorrow's game to the funds for Paul's family.

"It would be nice if we could give them their biggest crowd of the season."

Fisher Athletic v Dartford
Southern League Division One East
Saturday 23rd April 2005
Kick Off 3:00pm
at Dulwich Hamlet FC, Champion Hill, East Dulwich