Ashdon Day

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 First Team by former boss Alan Dowson last term. But only two appearances were forthcoming for the striker (one start) during a difficult campaign for everyone involved.

However this season has a completely different feeling about it, as Ady continues to build a squad fit to challenge for a return to the second tier of the Non-League Pyramid. And, the Dartford boss has been mightily impressed by the Academy players he’s used during pre-season, including Ashdon.

The left-footed striker intends to cement his place in the Dartford front-line. He intends to score goals, win headers, and be a strong target man for his teammates.

Despite his young age, Ashdon has represented a collection of local clubs at youth level since the age of six. These include Gravesham District and Gravesham Town FC, Istead Colts FC, Cuxton 91 FC, Lordswood FC, Welling FC, and of course Dartford and the Dartford Academy.

PAST CLUBS: Gravesham Town FC, Istead Colts FC, Cuxton 91 FC, Lordswood FC, Welling FC, Gravesham District, Dartford Academy.