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DRAGONS STRUGGLE AT BURTON JOYCE
After all the postponed matches due to the rain, the dragons also expected to be called off. However to everyone's surprise the game away at Burton Joyce was ON! Conditions were horrendous and it didn't stop raining from the moment we left to the moment we arrived home. We started the game with a minute silence for the tragic loss of an ex player at the club. The dragons send their condolences. We struggled from the off and really lacked the intensity we needed. We couldn't
Chad Brindley
Dec 1, 20251 min read


FANTASTIC PERFORMANCE FROM THE DRAGONS
Fantastic performance from the boys today. We knew it was going to be a tough match as I asked them all for high intensity and work rate. We were to push high in attack but to defend as a team and to get every player back behind the ball and make a net around it. We done exactly as I asked them. They really were superb and by far the best they have been all season. The work rate from all of them was fantastic and I really couldn't have asked for more. Finished 4 - 1 but at th
Chad Brindley
Nov 8, 20252 min read


STOPPER WILL SUPERB
I was really happy with the lads today. This game wasn’t about the scoreline or the result — it was a friendly designed to give me the chance to try different things and assess commitment, performance, and attitude across the team. Individually, every single player was brilliant. Each one gave exactly what I asked of them, and their effort and focus were outstanding. As a team, it didn’t quite click at times, but that’s completely fine — I experimented with new formations and
Chad Brindley
Nov 2, 20251 min read


TOUGH MORNING FOR DRAGONS
It was a really tough morning for the Dragons on a wet and windy Saturday. We faced a strong Lowdham Colts Red side who started the match...
Chad Brindley
Oct 5, 20251 min read


DRAGONS DIG IN AGAINST WHITE STAR
The AFC U14 Dragons welcomed league leaders Ilkeston Town White Star to home turf this weekend, fully aware they were facing one of the...
Chad Brindley
Sep 28, 20251 min read


A GAME OF TWO HALVES
What a game to kick off the season – it really was a game of two halves! In the first half, the boys were fantastic. We controlled the...
Chad Brindley
Sep 14, 20251 min read


SAFE HANDS WILL
Today we faced a very strong side, and while the scoreline didn’t go our way, there were plenty of positives to take from the game. The...
Chad Brindley
Sep 6, 20251 min read


WE HAVE JOINED TEAMFEEPAY
The club has joined Team Fee Pay (TFP) to help with club management moving forward. Your teams coach will reach out to you with details...
Chad Brindley
May 31, 20251 min read
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