Dorking Wandering
The Dorking Wanderers FC Fans Forum
Tomorrow marks our seventh game in 21 days as we face Farnborough on the road. Boro currently sit 19th in the table on 13 points having won just 1 in their last 5 games. The Hampshire side also features a few ex-Wanderers in the form of Aaron Kuhl, Jack Young and Jack Turner.
Alfie Rutherford was added to the injury list midweek and there are also doubts over Muitt and Norville-Williams.
Predictions:
Farnborough 2-2 Dorking (Prior, Taylor)
939 att.
Foulkes
Camp Storey Norville-Williams
Muitt Taylor Moore Vincent Lewis
Prior Marquez
Subs: Craig, Annesley, Francomb, Gallagher, Sullivan, Jacks, McShane
I’ve seen a few people mention the trouble afterwards. Definitely noticed an increase this season in kids dressing like casuals and grouping up.
What groups of young friends like to wear isn't necessarily the issue, Marc himself likes to wear black designer clothing brands. It's the odd trend of groups of fans from other clubs going to games not featuring their team, in the case of the "Tonbridge Youth" yesterday because their own team were highly likely to lose to Hornchurch (wtf?!), Worthing fans randomly coming to Meadowbank to be a PITA in the fanzone, at the station before and in the town afterwards, and Aldershot fans in the road after the game yesterday (words fail me).
I just want an end to it, if that means a membership scheme for away tickets, more segregation, banning the covering of faces, it needs to happen, it has taken a lot of care to create a family friendly environment, the vast majority of supporters are not dicks and are here to enjoy the football, the company of friends and support the team positively, and that must override everything else. Well meaning supporters are trying to preserve that at all costs, and only together can we ensure that our special club doesn't get the wrong reputation, which could damage everything. Positive support please Wanderers.
It's the odd trend of groups of fans from other clubs going to games not featuring their team, in the case of the "Tonbridge Youth" yesterday because their own team were highly likely to lose to Hornchurch (wtf?!), Worthing fans randomly coming to Meadowbank to be a PITA in the fanzone, at the station before and in the town afterwards, and Aldershot fans in the road after the game yesterday (words fail me)
It's bloody weird, isn't it. And really confusing. I've heard our lot went to Maidstone instead of Salisbury away. Seems to be games where there's a train station in easy reach of the ground...
The fight in the road was pretty serious, went on for a good 10 minutes until Police finally gained control. And from what I hear it was Aldershot who came down and were fighting with a Dorking group who I've not seen before (though I know they were Dorking and not Tonbrige as my son asked them when we drove past)
Strange times, everyone seems to be at it though.
Like most clubs, Crawley has it's own younger boistous fans, but they don't tend to cause too much trouble, and follow the club home and away. In the EFL you don't see fans from other clubs, just the opposition fans who are normally very friendly. I wonder if Dorking tend to attract some of these fans from other clubs due to the popularity of BOA and Marc's unique interview style. I was speaking to a journalist who writes for the Non League paper at the Enfield game who said he likes to interview Marc as he is always value for money and has a lot to say. He can find some other managers too quiet and boring.
We have a support that sing a lot at games and we play exciting passing football on the front foot. That's why people want to watch us. Wherever you get a crowd and something exciting a few wrong uns will follow along on the coat tails.
Those in the wrong can now be in no doubt they are arent welcome.
"Why would I leave to join a League Two club? We're going there anyway!" - Marc White