2/8/2003 Bridon Ropes 3 D.A.F.C. 1
16/8/2003 D.A.F.C. 7 Brockley 1
Report by Dave 'Gazelle' Braddick (Drummond's Chief Football Writer)*
Drummond went into this match with their confidence high, despite the defeat at the hands of Bridon Ropes. Drummond started like men possessed as Rab 'C Nesbitt' Anderson hit a quick fire hat trick within the first twenty minutes. Brockley snatched a goal back as Drummond took their foot off the pedal and the half ended with the score at 3-1. After encouraging words from the gaffer, Peter 'White Feather' Neville, Drummond found their scoring touch once more. Further goals from Sean 'the Ghost' Hunt, Dean 'Martin Fowler' Graham and debut boy Darren 'Ginger' Hancock took Drummond into a 6-1 lead. With the game one the gaffer decided to show the world that he's still got it. Replacing Rab the hat trick hero, he spent the next 20 minutes running around shouting at everyone before coming up with the goods and completing the rout with a goal.
Team (from): K Neville 7, D Braddick 7, L Mills 7, S Simpson7, S Braddick 8, D Graham 7, D Hancock 8, R Anderson 9, S Hunt 7, M Grigg 6, T Arthurs 7, A Hill 6, N Mulford 6, P Neville 5
23/8/2003 D.A.F.C. 4 AFC North Heath 5
Report by Dave 'Gazelle' Braddick (Drummond's Chief Football Writer)*
Following the convincing victory the week before, Drummond thought this game, against lesser opponents - would be a breeze. How wrong they were as within 10 minutes they were a goal behind. Drummond managed to draw level with a goal from Sean 'the Ghost' Hunt only to go behind once again. Drummond then took the lead with goals from Alex 'Bend in like Beckham' Hill, a fine curling free kick and Dave 'Gazelle' Braddick, an equally fine penalty. Despite harsh words and changes at half time Drummond squandered their lead and the game ended 5-4 to the visitors. Darren 'Ginger' Hancock scored a consolation goal for the home side, his second in as many games.
Team (from): K Neville 7, D Braddick 6, S Simpson 6, L Mills 6, P Braddick 6, SBraddick 7, D Graham 6, A Hancock 7, A Hill 6, R Anderson 7, S Hunt 7, P Wells 7, S Joyce 6, D Purcell 6, P Neville 6.
30/8/2003 Catford Wanderers 0 D.A.F.C. 3
Report by Dave 'Gazelle' Braddick (Drummond's Chief Football Writer)*
Drummond put the previous weeks disappointment behind them and started like a team trying to make amends. 2-0 up after 20 minutes with goals from Sean 'the Ghost' Hunt and Mark 'NHS' Grigg. Sitting back on the lead Drummond let Catford back into the game, but they never looked like they'd surrender the lead. Man of the match, Dean 'Martin Fowler' Graham made the game safe in the second half.
Team: G Galligan 8, D Braddick 7, S Simpson 8, T
Arthurs 7, P Braddick 7, S Braddick 6, D Graham 9, D Hancock 8, R Anderson 8, S
Hunt 8, P Wells 8, D Purcell 7, P Neville 7, M Grigg 8.
13/9/2003
Farnborough OBG 4 D.A.F.C. 2
20/9/2003 D.A.F.C. 2 Kingfisher 5
With 5 players missing from the previous week this was always going to be a difficult game. Drummond huffed and puffed throughout but were never going to get the better of their stronger visitors. The result was a fair reflection on the game. The goals came from Darren Hancock and Paul Wells.
27/9/2003 Long Lane 3 D.A.F.C. 4
Drummond stormed back from a 3-1 deficit at half time to win this thrilling encounter. The goals were scored by Darren Hancock, Sean Hunt(2) and Rab Anderson.
4/10/2003 D.A.F.C. 4 Old Bexleians 3
Drummond moved into the 2nd round of the Kent Junior Cup with a less than convincing win against Kent County League side Old Bexleians. The goals coming from Rab Anderson, Dean Graham and second brace from Sean Hunt.
11/10/2003 Melbourne 2 D.A.F.C. 1
Despite taking the lead through a first half penalty from Darren Hancock, Drummond failed to hold onto the lead and were out battled by the home side.
18/10/2003 D.A.F.C. 2 Johnson and Phillips 6
Drummond's goals both came from Sean Hunt, his third brace this season.
25/10/2003 D.A.F.C. 1 Farnborough OBG Res 4
Drummond came up second best again to Farnborough as they failed to capitalise on the long spells of possession. Drummond goal came courtesy of a long range free kick from Darren Hancock.
1/11/2003 Farnborough OBG Res 5 D.A.F.C. 1
Drummond Came off second best to Farnborough once again in this 2nd round Kent Cup tie. The Drummond goal coming from Dean Graham.
8/11/2003 Old Roan 1 D.A.F.C. 2
Goals from Sean Hunt and Mark Grigg saw Drummond to victory for the first time in 5 games.
15/11/2003 D.A.F.C. 2 Metrogas 2
Goals from John Pullen and Rab Anderson saw Drummond take a well earned point off of high flying Metrogas.
* The views/opinions expressed in this article are the views of the
reporter and do not represent official club opinion