Dartford co-chairman Steve Irving admitted it was a tough call to sack manager Alan Dowson. The affable Geordie was relieved of his duties by the Darts last Thursday with the club sitting 16th in National League South on the back of a run of just one win in seven games. Dartford have dropped 21 points from winning positions so far this term and would be in the top five had it not been for a long list of late goals conceded in games. “It was a very difficult decision,” said Mr Irving, who appointed Dowson in May 2022. “For a long time, we had faith in Dowse and last season was very successful. …
