Dulwich Hamlets FC

[Mr Seker]

I'd just like to say what a fantastic time I've had going to the last two Hamlets friendly games. The atmosphere was great and everyone was friendly. I'd not been before despite being a big football fan but will now definately be buying a season ticket and plan to get down there whenever they play. Not only was the football enjoyable but I had a great time having a laugh talking to people and meeting other people who live in Dulwich who I may not have met.

I'd urge anyone who hasn't been before to give it a go and get behind the team, great for community spirit!

[Ladymuck]

Yeah I was there too with hubby/various friends/forumites...it was fantastic. Fabulous atmosphere and of course "we" won!! Perfect!

[Mr Seker]

Forgot to say, it's also a great place to take the kids as its friendly and it doesnt cost the earth so you can treat yourself to another quick pint!!

[Mr Seker]

Maybe everyone who uses this forum could start going to the games, wearing their newly bought Dulwich Hamlets top with their forum name printed on the back...... hmmmm maybe i should get out more

[Weegee]

I totally agree. We moved to East Dulwich 2 years ago and lived behind the football ground. I went to my first game within a month of moving here...and loved it!

Its a nice friendly atmosphere...theres never any aggro , hoolaganism or trouble. The crowds have banter and a laugh...we pile into the bar at half time and full time ...for footie results on Sky!

And great little kitchen downstairs with the ladies serving up tasty burgers, chips, hot dogs

The nicest thing is being able to take my little girl down there..and she happly runs around playing and watching the footie with me!!

Even Franster who normally hates football , enjoyed the day out down there.

Its great value for money...?6 entry

So come down and support your local team here!!

[HonaloochieB]

That's fine, long as you keep the noise down.

[Weegee]

HonaloochieB Wrote:

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> That's fine, long as you keep the noise down.

I do try but last night at the football... i was sat next to this lady , who was very loud, excited and making lots of noise!!! he he!!

[DJKillaQueen]

Yeah she was sat next to me and I think she should be barred for 'in the style of a northern lout' football chanting.....;-)

[Ladymuck]

*adopts hooligan-type voice*

OI!!!

You lot referring to moi?

Bleeding cheeky buggars!

LOL!!!

Yeah...great night!

*COME ON HAM-LETS*

[DJKillaQueen]

*COME ON HAM-LETS*

Now imagine a relatively well spoken EDFer chanting that in a low but loud gutteral faux working class cockney accent...and you get the idea....:-$

[Ladymuck]

Actually, I think you two (DJKQ and Weegee) are exceedingly wicked talking about LadyGooner like that. It's not nice...not nice at all. Shame on you both.

[DJKillaQueen]

Lady who?......was no lady on da terrace dat day init......>:D

[Eddie M]

It's good to hear that people enjoyed it so much. Likewise I converted from watching higher level football after moving here in the late 90s - it's suprising how many people do so, once they 'discover' it and give it a try. There are certainly no glory hunters (!) just locals - or people who used to be locals - enjoying the football and a few beers.

Just to emphasise the point on prices - the club have cut admission by 25% this season (from ?8 to ?6) which I think brings it much more into line with what I would say is good value for the quality of football played. Over 60s and 12-16 year olds are just ?2 and accompanied children under 12 are free.

Season tickets are also cheap as chips. Details are on the link below (ignore the 'ticketing page on the website which has the old prices).

http://www.dulwichhamletfc.co.uk/news-story.php?ID=701

In case people don't know, the club were one of the great teams of amateur football's golden age from the 1920s to 1950s attracting five figure crowds to a massive ground where Sainsbury's now is - the history page from the club's website below may be of interest to those who would like to know more.

http://www.dulwichhamletfc.co.uk/history.php

Hopefully with more local support they can have a brighter future too.

[Ladymuck]

DJKillaQueen Wrote:

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> Lady who?......was no lady on da terrace dat day

> init......>:D<

Hear that LadyGooner? That DJKQ may well be The Queen, but I fink she is well out of order innit.

*chucks bog roll onto pitch*

[DJKillaQueen]

Yeah we all can see the Muck is trying to blame the Gooner for her misconduct......but Muck is Muck wherever it stands......

*runs onto pitch, volleys bog roll into air....chests it down....cruyff turns the last defender and scores!*

Eddie, the stands are going to be invaded by EDFers over the coming season....be sure to keep reminding us of the games and the great value they are for a family day/ evening out!

Oh and I can hand on heart say that the team ain't half bad either.

[Ladymuck]

DJKillaQueen Wrote:

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> Yeah we all can see the Muck is trying to blame

> the Gooner for her misconduct......but Muck is

> Muck wherever it stands......

Not me mate...

And yes...roll on the next game. I might even take up knitting and knit myself a pink and blue scarf. How much is a season ticket?

[Gelboy]

Hello Eddie,

Whilst ?6 is more than reasonable, do you have a concessions price, for match and season tickets, for full-time students?

(puts kettle on for Pot Noodle lunch)

G

[Gelboy]

Oops!

I have just clicked on the link (should have done that prior to posting really!) and have seen the student discount only applies to those up to the age of 21. Looks like 'oldies' such as me will have to miss out.

G

[Jason]

I'm going to pop down for a few games this season. Is there a fixture list available online?

[Ladymuck]

Weegee has posted one up on here...the Whats On Section I think.

[DJKillaQueen]

LM you will probably find the cost of the wool more than the fiver it costs to buy one and you'll drop so many stitches anyway it'll look [email protected]

Jason...they've got a website with the matches on. I think the first one is the 24th 7.30 kick off. Weegee started a thread too with all this seasons homes games listed.

[Ladymuck]

99p shop does massive balls of wool - you wait, I will look the bees knees and you will be SO jealous! Now who to teach me?

[DJKillaQueen]

HA HA...if you manage to knit a Hamlet scarf for less than a fiver then I will run topless once around the pitch..........lol

[PeckhamRose]

*Spits coffee out at the screen.....*

[Ladymuck]

DJKillaQueen Wrote:

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> HA HA...if you manage to knit a Hamlet scarf for

> less than a fiver then I will run topless once

> around the pitch..........lol

Yeah...just the once should be more than sufficient......eeeeeeeewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

*plots to complete cheap Dulwich Hamlet scarf in depths of winter - preferably when snow/sleet/blizzards are forecast*