Dulwich Hamlet League Two Season 2030/31 Review
League - A "what could have been" season really. We started well for the first time in a while, only losing 1 of our opening 10 games but then we got hammered by injuries. We had 3 separate players with broken ankles, another 2 broken foots, a broken leg, a fractured spine and lots of 3-4 week muscle injuries. No idea what caused as a lot of them were in game injuries, however it killed us. At one point we had only 1 fit CB and our entire midfield 3 missing for 6+ weeks. Was crazy and obviously happened during the winter months where there is a game every 3 days. As said, lost 1 of opening 10 then in Nov to middle of Jan (with the injuries) we lost 11 in 15 then only lost 3 times for the rest of the season. Ended 11th but with a bit more luck could have been much higher.
FA Cup - Made it to the 3rd round but game was towards end of our crazy run and we were on empty so a loss was expected. Still yet to have a big 3rd round draw though.
League Cup - Still yet to win a game in this
EFL Trophy - We did finally win a game in this, on pens at least, but didn't even score this year. Was a rough draw with 2 league one sides away from home and Arsenal though
Transfers - Loans out, not sure I see any of them developing enough to break into the team
Squad- Like I said, injuries killed us but also lack of goals really. Last seasons league top scorer Greene had an awful season but then he did have 3 separate month long injuries & his backups are not great. The real concern is defence. 3rd worst in the league despite a keeper with the 4th most clean sheets. If I can sort the defence out we should be competing at the top of the league.
Youth Intake - The preview promised a CB which we need but we only kind of got. Now I finally fixed my mistake with who brings players in I'm hoping for better next season.
Kemar Griffith 31A - the CB we were promised. Man I wish CBs could head the ball
Vaughan Nicol 31B - could be a keeper for us.
Chris Abdulsalam 31C - need to work on miss mentals but the makings of a decent ST
Career Overview
Season League Position Junior Coaching Youth Recruitment Notes
2024/25 VNLS 1st Good Average Promotion, Manager of the year
2025/26 VNL 10th Good Above Average First coaching badge
2026/27 VNL 2nd Good Above Average Promotion via playoffs, Manager of the season, second coaching badge
2027/28 L2 10th Adequate Above Average 3rd coaching badge
2028/29 L2 12th Good Above Average Continental C Licence obtained
2029/30 L2 15th Good Good Continental B Licence Obtained. Started on Continental A
2030/31 L2 11th Good Excellent Finished Continental A Licence