The Teams
Tony Kessell – Goalkeeper. 27 year old Tony rejoined the Darts at the end of January and made his debut against one of his former clubs Cray Wanderers. As a youngster Tony represented Gravesham District, Kent County and South East England Schools before joining Charlton Athletic on YTS terms, where he stayed for two years before leaving to join Hastings United . During his three years with Hastings, Tony made over 150 appearances before joining Dartford in August 2001. He rejoined Hastings towards the end of that season after a spell at Cray Wanderers, but returned to Dartford for 2002/3. He joined Folkestone for the start of the 2003/4 season and stayed for nearly four seasons making over 100 appearances before rejoining Dartford.
Dean James - Goalkeeper. Dean joined the Darts in the summer 2005 having played for Crockenhill Under 18 team and has impressed the Dartford management with his displays.
James Tedder - Goalkeeper. 19 year old James has rejoined the Darts this season after spending much of last season at Ilford. Progressed through from the Under 16 team.
Jamie Coyle - Jamie joined the Darts in the summer from Dulwich Hamlet where he had been for the past two seasons. In his first season at Dulwich, Jamie won both the Supporters and Manager's Player of the Year Awards. Jamie's career started as a trainee at Crystal Palace and he then moved to Gravesend & Northfleet. He had a couple of loan spells at Sittingbourne before making the move permanent. In summer 2005, after two seasons with Sittingbourne, Jamie moved to Dulwich. A talented defender and a good passer of the ball, Jamie represented the FA X1 against the AFA representative side in May 2007.
Brad Potter - Defender. Progressed through from the Under 18 team to make his full Southern League Debut in April 2004. Expecting to be challenging for a first team spot this season.
Tommy Osborne - Defender and team captain. Joined the Darts from Hastings United in July 2003 having previously been with Gillingham. Made over 200 appearances for Hastings and has recently passed the 150 mark for Dartford.
Adam Flanagan -
No-nonsense defender who joined the club during the summer of 2007 from Folkestone Invicta. A former trainee with Gillingham, he joined St Leonards from Dagenham & Redbridge in December 1997. He subsequently made the short move to Hastings at the start of the 2001-02 season and finished his first campaign at the club with an Eastern Division championship-winning medal. Adam is the son of former England youth international and Charlton Athletic striker Mike Flanagan, who made over 450 Football League appearances. Adam is a former Player of the Year at both Hastings and St Leonards and was Invicta's Players' Player of the Year for the past three seasons.
John Guest
– Central Defender. 24 year old John joined the Darts from Conference South club Welling United, initially on loan until the end of the year but made the move permanent on 16 December 2006. Previous experience with Nottingham Forest, Charlton Athletic, Gillingham, Sittingbourne and Folkestone Invicta.
Steve Norman - Defender/Midfield. 27 year old Steve joined the Darts from Folkestone Invicta in December 2006. Started his career at Gillingham, then joined St Leonards and then moved on to Dover where he gained valuable Conference League experience and then on to Chelmsford City. Was joint leading goal scorer for Chelmsford in the season 2003/4 season before joining Folkestone Invicta in November 2004.
Richard Avery - Defender. Joined the Darts from local club Phoenix Sports and made his first full league debut for the Darts in February 2004 at the age of 16. Richard was a regular member of last season's first team and impressed everybody with his mature performances. Completed his 100 appearance for the Darts at the beginning of this season.
Jamie Lawrence – Midfield. Young reserve team player who joined the club a couple of seasons ago and his progress with the reserves has been rewarded with a call up to the first team squad. Much is expected of Jamie in the future.
Eddie McClements - Midfield. Began his career at Fulham and then joined Gravesend & Northfleet. Spent a period on loan with the Darts during season 2003/4 and impressed everybody with his performances. Eddie finished the season with a further loan spell at Fisher Athletic and following his release by Gravesend & Northfleet joined the Darts in August 2004. An injury plagued season, Darts supporters did not see the best of Eddie, but now back to full fitness much is expected of him for the forthcoming season.
Ryan Hayes - Forward. Joined the club towards the end of the 2004/5 season having previously been with Kent League side Slade Green. Ryan impressed supporters with his performances and much is expected of him this coming season.
Brendan Cass - Striker. 22 year old Brendan joined the Darts last season from neighbours Chatham Town where he was leading goalscorer. Previously with Tonbridge Angels.
Jay May - Striker. 20 year old Jay returned to the club in the summer following a couple of seasons at Tonbridge Angels. Whilst with the Darts he has progressed through from the Under 18 side.
Mark Green - Midfield. Mark began his career as a Gillingham trainee and had a spell on loan at Hastings United. An ex-England Schoolboy International centre-half who can also play in the left wingback position. Mark then joined Margate at the start of the 2004/5 season and then switched to Welling United the following season. A spell on loan with Eastbourne Borough was made permanent, but was then released at the end of 2005-06 season. Mark linked up with Thurrock at the start of the 2006/2007 season, but joined Tonbridge Angels at the end of August 2006 and transferred to Dartford in February 2007.
Junior Kadi - Midfield. Spent last season at Lewes, but joined Bromley on transfer deadline day for the latter part of the season and also at the beginning of this season. Vastly experienced creative midfield player who began his career at Coventry City, later switching to Crystal Palace. Has had Ryman League experience at Whyteleafe, Kingstonian, Woking, Slough Town and Dulwich Hamlet, whilst at Kingstonian gained FA Trophy winners medal. He has also represented Sierra Leone.
David Moore - Wide Midfielder. Joined the darts in August 2007. A former West Ham Junior, David joined Dulwich Hamlet from Banstead in November 2002, later switching to Tooting and Mitcham in November 2004, has since been with Carshalton Athletic.
Alex O'Brien - Midfield. Joined the Darts in the summer from Tonbridge Angels, an experienced Ryman League player who has seen service with Hayes, Leatherhead (twice), Walton & Hersham and Tooting & Mitcham where he helped them to clinch the Ryman League Division two title before a move to Dulwich Hamlet. Joined Tonbridge at the start of the 2006/7 season, but had a months loan to Dartford at the end of 2006.
Tom Bradbrook - Forward. Tom joined the Darts from local football in the summer of 2007 as part of the Under 21 squad under Paul Hennessy, but impressive performances during early pre-season trials saw him included in the first team squad.
Yohance Lewis - Forward. Joined the Darts following his release from Maldon town. Commenced his career at Charlton Athletic, but following his release in 2002, had a trial at Colchester and then moved on for spells at Chelmsford, St. Albans, Redbridge and Billericay.
Jack Roberts - Forward. Jack can play on either flank and joined the Darts during the summer of 2007 from neighbours Ebbsfleet United, where he had spent the previous season. Had a short spell on loan to Chatham Town last season.
Andrew Sam - Forward. Joined the team this summer having been released from Welling United, played for Icelandic side IBV Vestmannaeyjar prior to his move to Welling in the summer of 2006, an exciting young striker.
Phil Williams - Forward. Phil joined the team in November following his release by Dulwich Hamlet. Phil is a fast and exciting forward with plenty of natural ability. Netted some vital goals during his spell at Dulwich Hamlet, where he made over one hundred appearances since joining them from Molesey in the summer of 2005.
Tommy Youle - Forward. Tommy progressed through from the Dartford's under 16 youth team but injuries in the last two seasons has limited his opportunities. Back to full fitness, much is expected from Tommy this season.
