Have they not got floodlight issues too? Maybe Dartford? Although I can't see them doing us a favour - didn't we tell them to b*gger off in the early nineties when they wanted to groundshare at PVR???
It doesn't look to me as if the floodlights will be sorted before the season's end. To be fair as it will only effect a few games and better to take our time and get it right for next year.
I would suggest it will depend on what the ruling from the grading committee is. If there is dispensation until a date after the season end given the deficiency is not as a direct result of our (in)action and, what has occurred with Graham, then I would not expect much to happen before season's end. If there is no dispensation I'd expect something sharpish before the deadline.
(I assume any play off games are Saturday/Bank Holiday 3pm k.os
First leg of Semi will be on Mon 30th April or Wed 2nd May at 7.45. If we finish 4th or 5th we would be scheduled to be at home. The return would be played on Sunday 6 May. I would hope that we have the floodlights in but surely common sense would apply and if we finish 4th or 5th the fixtures would be reversed.
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I doubt that our opponents would agree if we did finish 4th or 5th. It is generally seen that having the second leg at home is an advantage so it is unlikely they would give up on this. Best solution therefore is to win the league, however if this isn't possible then we need to be 2nd or 3rd. I would hate to have to play our home leg at Gravesend or Dartford - will surley effect the crowd and atmosphere.
CONFERENCE ANNOUNCE PLAY-OFF DATES Two-legged semi-finals followed by - final at Stevenage Borough FC The Nationwide Conference office have announced the dates for the Nationwide South play-offs and these are as follows: Saturday, 28th April - final Conference South matches Monday, 30th April - Semi final 1st Leg: 5th v 2nd (kick-off: 7.45pm) Wednesday, 2nd May - Semi final 1st Leg: 4th v 3rd (kick-off: 7.45pm) Sunday, 6th May - Semi final 2nd Leg: 2nd v 5th (kick-off: 1pm) Sunday, 6th May - Semi final 2nd Leg: 3rd v 4th (kick-off: 5pm) Sunday, 13th May - Final at Stevenage Borough FC (kick-off: 12 noon)
One thing i forgot to mention is that heard a viscious rumour that the reason all the ties are being played on different days/times is that they may be televised? How true no idea.
As a fan of Welling since the late 80's but historically a true Dart and regular visitor to Princes Park since the brilliant opening day on 11/11/06, I really hope you enjoy your night at Princes Park on Tuesday 6th March.
There is ample parking right outside the ground ( just follow the signs to the ground ) and I'd encourage everyone who's interested, to use the facilities at the ground. There are 2 bars with a pool table and table football. There is wheelchair access to everywhere in the ground and lifts at the main entrance. The whole stadium is no smoking. I don't know if the food bars will be open but the pasties and pizza are normally good.
There is also Sky TV on in both bars ( handy for pre/post match and half time as 2nd leg Euro games are on that night ).
One bit of advice though for those travelling on the A2 - the roadworks between Dartford and Bluewater means there is usually a huge tailback going back to the Black Prince sometimes in the evening. I would suggest that whilst the route to the main A2/M25 turn off is the quickest and from there a quick left at the top of the slip road into Princes road you may get stuck in the traffic and miss the game.
I travel from Welling to PP down the A2 but turn off at the Crayford/Dartford Heath turn off. You can then go down Shepherds lane and turn right into Princes road and then follow it all the way across the Lowfield st lights and then turn ight at the next lights to PP/Next generations club it is clearly signposted drive up the hill and thn use the car parks.
If you are a local you will also know that another route is via from Oakfield lane from the same turn off all the way down to the "Orange Tree Pub lights" from there turn right into Hawley Road and then left into Powder Mill Lane after going through a small housing estate follow the road to the top and the road to the ground is right opposite.
I hope the above helps.
I was at the game on Sunday against Grays and was gutted whilst grays were clearly better after the first 30 mins 1-4 was undeserving as a score
get off the tarin and follow the signs for the buses there is a specific bus that goes from dartford Station through the Old Burroughs welcome sports gronnd and then on a specific bus lane all the way to Bluewater cant think what number/ letter it is but there always seem to be a few around just ask the driver to let you know where you can get off fo Princes park you can get off at the Next generation end by the lights, walk along the lane, go up the slope and enter via the car park end or get off at the dartford FC gates end and enter via the College end bus is £1 I think
