DAFTS Photos

A selection of 2005/2006 match photos from DAFTS' Ted Blair

Robins stalemate

Super subs keep Darlo on course

A last-minute bolt-from-the-blue from sub Neil Wainwright made it three wins in a row for Darlo at Torquay.

The match seemed to be heading for a 1-1 stalemate, when Wainwright struck through a crowded penalty area. Fellow sub Akpo Sodje had neatly flicked in an equaliser on 67 minutes, prompting a period of purposeful pressure.

There wasn't a lot for 'keeper Sam Russell to do before that, with the home side going ahead from a corner, although they rarely threatened to make their first half possession count. Matt Clarke and Shelton Martis had excellent games at the back.

There was a good Darlo turnout, with quite a few fans enjoying the sunny weather and many down for a weekend.

© Match photos: Ted Blair/DAFTS

Kandol kills off dire Darlo

Barnet all but ended Darlo's fading play-off hopes, thanks to a Tresor Kandol goal on 80 minutes. Inevitably the former Darlo loanee had a say, after a frustrating game against a struggling side. Make that two struggling sides. Apart from the exempted Ryan Valentine, Sam Russell and Shelton Martis, we lack quality and conviction all over the pitch. Different combinations of strikers were used, but none looked dangerous. Jemal Johnson showed his skills at times but didn't have an attempt at goal.

The game only really livened up in the last 15 minutes, when both sides pressed to end the stalemate. Kandol, who had been quiet, was given a free header and scored with a deflection. We look ragged, with a rag-bag of loan signings and, frankly, some players who have had better days. One thing that fans were saying on the way out, was it's time to give some of the youngsters a chance. And after today's showing, they couldn't do any worse.

Top is a great photo of a wonder goal at Orient. Sadly, it was in our net...and way beyond the reach of Sam Russell from Shane Tudor.

Thanks Kasper - we're sure we'll be seeing a lot more of 'keeper Schemeichel in the future, after he says his farewell Logan's run - Carlos on the attack

Sodje in action Skipper Matt Clarke in the thick of it

Surviving a red card appeal - Johnson uses the elbow, but this shows he didn't catch the face Kendrick goes close
Celebrating the opening goal Johnson beats E'Beyer to seal it with a second goal

A sunny afternoon for Darlo fans as we move into the play-off spots Is it a bird, is it a plane? It's Kasper Schmeichel
Dickman congratulated on his goal

Schmeichel commands his box And again

Now celebrate

Lafferty celebrates his goal Paul Hopkin

Kandol in the background as Dickman shoots before the opening goal Kandol celebrates

Wainwright in control Ndumbu adds Darlo's second goal

Anthony Peacock takes a tumble

And celebrates! Wainwright competes

Tension in the crowd for the Lincoln game

Shelton Martis in control

Akpo Sodje heads past the keeper Clarke Keltie strikes

Sub Neil Wainwright set up the third goal

Something to cheer at last A section of the 244-strong travelling support at an autumnal Moss Rose

Valentine, the usual tireless performance Dave shoots Ndumbu Nsungu around the 'keeper

Clyde Wijnhard in a blue shirt, led Macclesfield to victory

Phil Stamp comes on as sub for his Darlo debut

Head to head between Akpo Sodge and Denis Lawrence Sodje takes it away

Wrexham's Jonathan Walters sees his header tipped onto the bar Dickman's goal is celebrated

Anthony Peacock in the thick of things Jonjo Dickman attacks

Shelton Martis competes with Junior Agogo Sam Russell in action against Bristol Rovers - he had little to do

Hodgy makes the point, while the steward regrets his Kevin Pietersen hair do going wrong Hodgy in thought

Ndumbu crosses Akpo Sodje in the melee for a corner

Johnson on the attack Joey Hutchinson

Hands up, it's Carlos Logan Ryan Valentine

Matt Appleby (top) during the 2-1 defeat to Oxford United, while Matt Clarke gets to grip with the opposition defence. ©Photos: Ted Blair/DAFTS.

Akpo Sodje on the chase

Time to celebrate

Simon Johnson opens the scoring

Anthony Peacock sprays the passes Sodje celebration

Sam Russell to the rescue

Peacock poses some trick questions Guylain Ndumbu-Nsungu converts the penalty at Grimsby to win the game

Fans celebrate the goal at Grimsby

Carlos Logan peels away after scoring the opening goal against Stockport Head to head between Akpo Sodge and Denis Lawrence

Sodje takes it away

Wrexham's Jonathan Walters sees his header tipped onto the bar

Carlos Logan Joey Hutchinson in action on his return Logan goes close

Clyde beats the 'keeper Celebrating the goal

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