Burman unveils double signing

“Over the last two months things have been very hectic in trying to meet players from our existing squad and potential new players,” said Darts boss Tony Burman.

“Last season we started to put a squad together with some young and exciting players for us to build on in the coming years.

“The squad were very short on experience but you have to start somewhere.  But they have now experienced the ups and downs that football brings and would have benefited from this.

“I have asked all of last season’s squad to report back for pre-season training, which starts this Thursday, and I am delighted they have all accepted the offer and know what is expected when they report back.”

Burman told www.dartfordfootballclub.co.uk Darren Penfold looks like he is going to need another knee operation, which is a “major blow for him and us.”

Meanwhile, without official confirmation, Dartford are expecting an away outing on the opening day of their Ryman League Division One South campaign, as Thurrock, their temporary home before they move into Princes Park in  late-September, begin their Nationwide Conference South campaign at home to Salisbury City on 12^th August.