Young striker, Ashdon Day, is one of seven Dartford Academy Graduates to be promoted into the First Team by Adrian Pennock this season. And the 18-year-old should be well known to Darts’ fans by now, having been a regular during this pre-season as well as last pre-season. In fact, Ashdon was initially promoted into the...Read More
Josh Atkinson is the eighth player to be promoted to the Dartford First Team by Ady Pennock this season. The 18-year-old goalkeeper has impressed the Dartford boss and his coaching staff during pre-season, and has been called up as a backup to number one Jacob Marsden. Josh has been in the Academy for a couple...Read More
Dean Nayler is another promising player to emerge from the successful Dartford Academy. Having recently been signed to the First Team by Adrian Pennock, the 18-year-old defender intends to bring additional energy to the squad, while trying to win battles and putting his body on the line for the team. With his versatility at being...Read More
Jeremiah Pinder has been in impressive form during Dartford’s pre-season campaign. Such has been the young midfielder’s performances, that Ady Pennock has promoted him to the First Team for the 2024-25 season. The 18-year-old is at his best anywhere in the midfield areas, as he intends to bring composure on the ball, a hard work...Read More
Joseph Kpaka is the seventh player to be promoted from the Dartford Academy by Ady Pennock for this season. And, the talented youngster is super excited by the prospect of helping his teammates challenge in the Isthmian Premier League. The 18-year-old is naturally left-footed and favours playing in the middle of the park. He intends...Read More
Perhaps the brightest prospect to come from the Dartford Academy in recent years, as he began making a name for himself in the Kent Senior Cup competition with two substitute appearances during the 2022-23 campaign. Olly then burst on the scene on the 17th of February this year, when he scored on his starting debut...Read More
This talented young winger was recommended by fellow Dartford player, Samir Carruthers, who spotted him at the Footballing School where Samir coaches. Having been invited to Bericote Powerhouse Princes Park for a trial during pre-season, Gabe impressed Adrian and his coaching staff enough to warrant the offer of a contract. Despite not having been involved...Read More
Of the three Dartford Academy Graduates to re-sign for the club, George’s flame is possibly the slowest to begin burning. The promising centre-half has shown glimpses of what he’s capable of during his twelve appearances so far. Of his nine starts in all competitions, perhaps none were as eye-opening as his superb performance alongside Manny...Read More