Dartford were just too good for us, admits Seager

WHITSTABLE TOWN manager Marc Seager admitted his side were outclassed by Ryman Premier League newcomers Dartford yesterday, writes Stephen McCartney.

The Darts came away from Belmont Road with a 4-0 win, courtesy of two goals from Ray Powell, Lee Noble and Mark Green.

And Seager, speaking to www.whitstabletownfc.co.uk, said: “Sometimes you have to hold your hand up and say to the players, ok, today was not our day and we were beaten by a very good side.

“But there were lessons we learn. Firstly, we worked hard to win the ball, then we gave it away too cheaply.

“Good sides don’t do that and we must learn from games like today. It was a good workout for the lads on a very hot day.

“My chairman tells me the Dartford committee were saying that is the best Dartford side they have had in the last ten years.

“On today’s performance I have to agree and I think they will be a force to be reckoned with in the Ryman Premier this season.

“But there were positives we can take from the game. Three of the goals came about with us in possession and then we never looked after the ball.

“It’s good that we have games against sides like Margate, Dartford today, Dover and then Maidstone as it will stand us in good stead for our first league game.

The Ryman League Division One South hosts were without Danny Tipple and Sam Denly, due to being on holiday, and Paul Ainsworth, Garry Sayer and Tommy Martin were on the treatment table.

Seager confessed: “But no excuses, the better side won!”

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