Dulwich Hamlet

[Bluerevolution]

Looks like I've got my work cut out for me on Saturday then !!!

[Jah Lush]

And a hat-trick from our wonderful number 10. See you on Saturday. Pink & Blue army.

[Bluerevolution]

The mighty Erhun Oztumer, he is class.

[Jah Lush]

I heard a rumour,

About Oztumer,

He came from Turkey,

To bring us joy.

He?s 5 foot 2,

He?s pink & blue

Please don?t take my Erhan away.

[Bluerevolution]

I'll update as soon as I get confirmation whether game is on or not, if we get the rain anticipated highly likely pitch will be waterlogged :( I should know by 12 Saturday lunch at latest. Alternatively, all things Hamlet are here http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/dulwichhamlet/

[jonsuissy]

Hope I'm not getting carried away, but, is the ground up to Conference standards?

It needs to be Grade B: for clubs at level 6 (Conference North/South divisions)

I can see a few problems in the attached (http://www.thepyramid.info/misc/ground.htm).

The number of entrances needs to be 6 - we don't havbe that do we, and the toilet rules seem problematic.

Anybody in the know?

Jon

[El Pibe]

Oh god, it's stevenage all over again!!!

[Bluerevolution]

Club is in jeopardy anyway, there are 4 turnstiles, main door and 2 side gates that can be used (if you are a season ticket holder PLEASE use main door)

[Jah Lush]

When I used to go there as a kid it was the biggest amateur ground in the country with a gate that could hold over 20,000. It was a bloody shame when they knocked the old stadium down. Damn you Sainsburys.

[jonsuissy]

It was an amazing ground wasn't it.

Back in the 70s/early 80s I followed my home town team Wycombe and came to Champion Hill quite a few times.

I have very fond memories of Wycombe winning the league with a victory at Dulwich, followed by a fly past by Concorde.

Would now consider myself a Dulwich fan though and would love to see another promotion to Conference.

How bad is this jeopardy?

[PK36]

According to the rumours/discussion on Urban75 we're in deep trouble: http://www.urban75.net/forums/threads/dulwich-hamlet-fc-2013-2014-season-chat-rumours-reports.310974/page-62

Debts of ?80-100k, gas supply cut off earlier this week due to non payment of bills (but now reconnected), etc.

[Bluerevolution]

You can what Dulwich Mishi says as 100% fact. it's not a case of he's "in the know" he's a senior club commitee member

[adonirum]

Jah Lush Wrote:

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> When I used to go there as a kid it was the

> biggest amateur ground in the country with a gate

> that could hold over 20,000. It was a bloody shame

> when they knocked the old stadium down. Damn you

> Sainsburys.

Also remember back in the day that they had some of the best floodlights in London. Vaguely seem to recall that a profession club in London wanted to buy them, going the whole hog, dismantling ,transporting etc etc.

[Jah Lush]

This is a little more reassuring.

http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/dulwichhamlet/news/saturday-at-home-to-bury-town-will-play-1152976.html

[Bluerevolution]

weather permitting. As far as I was aware the gas situation had been sorted several weeks ago. Problem is not at club level, DHFC pay rent, bills are the site owner responsibility

[Bluerevolution]

Pitch inspection 9am tomorrow

[Otta]

Fingers crossed... My little one has got the bug and is desperate to go to the footy again!

[Bluerevolution]

Sorry peeps, game is off. Inspection was brought forward due to the anticipated weather and it's a total no-go. Tuesday night is dubious too http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/dulwichhamlet/news/game-now-off-tomorrow-1154317.html

[Otta]

Bugger

[Bluerevolution]

With much conjecture regarding the future the Football Committee would like to invite all interested parties to a meeting on 22nd February.

In recent days there has been much comment regarding both the club's financial position and the future of the stadium.

The meeting will take place following the home game against East Thurrock Utd and bring everybody up to date with the current information available about the club's position and proposals to secure its long term future.

http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/dulwichhamlet/news/public-meeting-regarding-the-clubs-future--22nd-february-515-pm-1155865.html

No news on tomorrow nights game yet but, personally, can't see it going ahead

[unlurked]

Rumour has it the ground has been sold to Langly Homes.

[Loz]

If that is correct, Langly Homes are in for a legal tussle to get the covenant removed. I can't see that happening.

[Peckhamgatecrasher]

Not these builders, perchance?

http://www.tuscany-meridian.com/builders/brighton_homes/langley/

[GriffDHFC]

The company who have purchased the freehold of Champion Hill is actually Hadley Property Group - http://www.hadleypropertygroup.com/

[Bluerevolution]

Tonights game os on as it stands, no more rain is expected-Wrap up well !!