General Dulwich Hamlet chat

[Paula_G]

Can’t put into words how much this match means to me both as a Dulwich Hamlet fan and a trans woman. A team composed entirely of trans female and non binary players taking on the Dulwich Hamlet women’s team in a match to raise funds for TRUK Listens providing support to the transgender community. Coming so soon after the award from Football v Homophobia it shows that Dulwich Hamlet is not just a club wears its colours on its sleeves but on its heart too.

Tickets are now available to purchase for this game. More news about the match to follow very soon…

 

[Nivag]

This happened today.

Football: Afghan team which fled Taliban beat Women's UK Parliamentary team in match to support refugees

Amnesty kickstarts its Football Welcomes month with a match between the Afghanistan National Team Development Squad and the UK Women’s Parliamentary team

www.amnesty.org.uk

 

[AveryDave]

Some absolute madness going on at Staines:

"Until absolute resolution is guaranteed, STFC will not go back to Wheatsheaf Park and play beneath the bloodied shadow of the profits of slavery, child abuse and all else."

Urgent Club Statement - Staines Town Football Club

Staines Town Football Club (STFC) regrets to announce that pursuant to third party breaches of Section 54 of The Modern Slavery Act 2015 and other information that has come to light, we are forced to temporarily suspend all primary operations including but not limited to competitive fixtures...

stainestownfootballclub.co.uk

 

[scousedom]

I think someone is going to get sued for libel there...

Some absolute madness going on at Staines:

"Until absolute resolution is guaranteed, STFC will not go back to Wheatsheaf Park and play beneath the bloodied shadow of the profits of slavery, child abuse and all else."

Urgent Club Statement - Staines Town Football Club

Staines Town Football Club (STFC) regrets to announce that pursuant to third party breaches of Section 54 of The Modern Slavery Act 2015 and other information that has come to light, we are forced to temporarily suspend all primary operations including but not limited to competitive fixtures...

stainestownfootballclub.co.uk

 

[jimbarkanoodle]

This image of their ground from the Guardian looks uncannily like Hamlet's, complete with big comms tower thing in 1 corner.

 

[scousedom]

This image of their ground from the Guardian looks uncannily like Hamlet's, complete with big comms tower thing in 1 corner.

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Wow. Just Sainsburys airbrushed out!

 

[Monkeygrinder's Organ]

It really is very similar isn't it - was it built by the same company/designed by the same architect or something like that?

 

[Roger D]

The Hill was the architects first football commission and quickly got a bit of a reputation as not the most practical design so unlikely I suspect.

Seem to remember a few people muttering they felt the architect was influenced by the then relatively new Dorchester Town ground. Not always obvious these days but if you look at the how the ground was supposed to be finished, before the money ran out, there may be something in it

 

[Cat Daisy]

Without checking I reckon that stand predated "new" Champion Hill.
I do like the Dorchester ground even if it required Prince Charles' approval.

 

[Roger D]

From memory the Hill pre-dates the Slough stand by about a decade.

 

[Effra Eyes]

ICYMI - Stand up returns to Champion Hill this Thursday, a belting lineup and still only a tenner (roughly 69.6% cheaper than other local nights with similar bills) or £7 for concessions.
https://hamlet-comedy.designmynight...iley-athena-kugblenu-kelly-convey-josh-weller
HAMLET COMEDY LIVE - GLENN MOORE, ATHENA KUGBLENU, KELLY CONVEY & JOSH WELLER

 

[Nivag]

 

[editor]

ICYMI - Stand up returns to Champion Hill this Thursday, a belting lineup and still only a tenner (roughly 69.6% cheaper than other local nights with similar bills) or £7 for concessions.
HAMLET COMEDY LIVE - GLENN MOORE, ATHENA KUGBLENU, KELLY CONVEY & JOSH WELLER
HAMLET COMEDY LIVE - GLENN MOORE, ATHENA KUGBLENU, KELLY CONVEY & JOSH WELLER

Buzzed!

Stand up returns to Champion Hill this Thursday, with another great bill of comedians

The Thursday night comedy sessions at Dulwich Hamlet’s clubhouse have gained a reputation for putting on some stellar shows and there’s another great line up this Thursday, 7th April 20…

www.brixtonbuzz.com

 

[Nivag]

Seaside awayday next season

 

[Nivag]

Looking for some new(old) threads

 

[Nivag]

 

[Cat Daisy]

S/T holders - check you email inbox for a message from Ben about a Fans Forum this Wednesday 27 April. Asks whether you would attend in person or via Zoom, and also invites questions / comments. Let's hope it doesn't get cancelled like that Discord thing (although they probably won't like the long list of questions that I sent in).

 

[KPMG]

What is that discord thing? I signed up but couldn't find dhfc

 

[edcraw]

What is that discord thing? I signed up but couldn't find dhfc

Join the DulwichHamletFC Discord Server!

Check out the DulwichHamletFC community on Discord - hang out with 215 other members and enjoy free voice and text chat.

discord.gg

 

[Taper]

Do people think there might be a good case for establishing a Dulwich Hamlet Supporters Club? I was on the Supporters Trust for four years and am in eternal awe of fhe work the Trust does. But their work is increasingly consumed with the serious business of running and owning the club. It struck me at the meeting earlier in the week that there might be a space for an organisation that is more concerned with with match day experience plus away game buses and shit. Something to drive the fan culture at the club which has become a bit moribund in recent seasons.

 

[tonysingh]

Do people think there might be a good case for establishing a Dulwich Hamlet Supporters Club? I was on the Supporters Trust for four years and am in eternal awe of fhe work the Trust does. But their work is increasingly consumed with the serious business of running and owning the club. It struck me at the meeting earlier in the week that there might be a space for an organisation that is more concerned with with match day experience plus away game buses and shit. Something to drive the fan culture at the club which has become a bit moribund in recent seasons.

Depending on who's in charge, but yes.

 

[The new one]

Depending on who's in charge, but yes.

Do people think there might be a good case for establishing a Dulwich Hamlet Supporters Club? I was on the Supporters Trust for four years and am in eternal awe of fhe work the Trust does. But their work is increasingly consumed with the serious business of running and owning the club. It struck me at the meeting earlier in the week that there might be a space for an organisation that is more concerned with with match day experience plus away game buses and shit. Something to drive the fan culture at the club which has become a bit moribund in recent seasons.

 

[Don't Slow Down]

Do people think there might be a good case for establishing a Dulwich Hamlet Supporters Club? I was on the Supporters Trust for four years and am in eternal awe of fhe work the Trust does. But their work is increasingly consumed with the serious business of running and owning the club. It struck me at the meeting earlier in the week that there might be a space for an organisation that is more concerned with with match day experience plus away game buses and shit. Something to drive the fan culture at the club which has become a bit moribund in recent seasons.

This could be a good move if done right. It may help those who feel alienated re-engage and feel part of the club again.

 

[scousedom]

Just going to say that on the basis I suspect that Trust membership amongst “the alienated” is proportionally higher than amongst the day trippers…. This feels backwards to me.

 

[Lyham]

It's correct to say that a lot of the Trust's time this season has been taken up with the running of and planning the future of the club, but we have also been working with the club to improve the match day experience. If anyone thinks that they have the skills and/or the enthusiasm to help with this, the election for the Trust Board is coming up and applications are currently open. I strongly encourage anyone thinking about it to apply as I have personally found it a very rewarding experience.

AGM 2022 - Trust Board Election

The Dulwich Hamlet Supporters’ Trust Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be taking place on Tuesday 28th June. The AGM is open to all Trust members, and everyone is encouraged to attend and take part.Alongside reports and updates from the Trust, there will also be the announcement of the results...

dhst.org.uk

As for coaches; this was put on hiatus this season due to covid restrictions but options will be reviewed in preparation for next season. Again, if anyone would like to help us plan and promote the trips, please apply!

 

[AveryDave]

Steve McKimm has been sacked by Tonbridge Angels after eight years in the job.

Steve McKimm - Tonbridge Angels FC

Manager and Assistant depart Longmead

www.tonbridgeangels.co.uk

 

[bkbk]

Weird statement. Seems a funny decision.

 

[Stuart Fordyce]

McKimm has said on Twitter his brief was to keep them up, which he has

 

[editor]

Steve McKimm has been sacked by Tonbridge Angels after eight years in the job.

Steve McKimm - Tonbridge Angels FC

Manager and Assistant depart Longmead

www.tonbridgeangels.co.uk

A part of me always wants teams that have booted out managers in this kind of manner to do appallingly badly from now on.

 

[tonysingh]

I'd have McKimm at Champion Hill in a heartbeat, just for the lols when B.I.G finds out.