Danson Albion Football Club


Club - Danson Albion Football Club Founded - 2006 League - London & Kent Border League Affiliated FA - London FA Home Ground - Meridian Sports & Social Club, Charlton Training Venue - Trinity School Astroturf Sponsor - The Nags Head, Welling (Alex Kane) 1st Team Kit - Red and Black Shirts, Black Shorts, Red Socks Reserve Team Kit - White Shirt, Black Shorts, White Socks Change Kit - Black & Red Shirt, Black Shorts, Black Socks Club Chairman - Josh Waddell Club Secretary - John Waddell Club Treasurer - Joanna Halsey 1st Team Manager - Gary Preston 1st Team Coach - Josh Waddell 1st Team Captain - Bill Standen Reserve Team Manager - Tom Clench Reserve Team Coach - Steve Burke Reserve Captain - Matt Hewitt History At the start of 2006 Josh Waddell, Joe Pearce, Matt Longville and Dave Kersey began to discuss the possibility of setting up an eleven-a-side football club. Gaining the financial support of the Nags Head pub through manager Alex Kane, the team began to gather momentum as Waddell raised funds to purchase equipment and new players pledged their future to DAFC. Entering the London & Kent Border League, DAFC were put in to the Inter One division (3/6). Over the next 12 months Danson would have many ups and downs with players leaving, the captains armband changing hands and Waddell decidng it best to find an older head to come into the management team. He found that person in the form of Gary Preston who had supported the club during the first half of the season. Preston began to stamp his authority and with Waddell coaching and Bill Standen installed as club captain, the team started to settle and ended the season in fine form. What Preston liked about the team was the fantastic team spirit amongst the players and it is that spirit which has proved the real success of the club. Nas Harris, player of the year and golden boot winner set up an end of season tour as the team travelled to Newcastle and defeated a local team over the May bank holiday weekend. The success of DAFC was apparent during their first close season as Tom Clench sat down with Waddell to discuss the idea of a Danson Albion Reserve team who have now also been placed in the LKB. DAFC!
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