At Dartford, we’ve got some really exciting friendlies lined up. I wrote in my column last year how EFL clubs can really help out Non-League clubs by sending strong squads for pre-season. All our home games are against first teams, which is fantastic.
At Princes Park we’ve got Ipswich Town, Gillingham, Charlton Athletic, AFC Wimbledon, Sutton United, and Southend United. The Charlton game has already sold out!
We’re hoping at some point we can increase our capacity. It’s all eyes on June 21 and while I’m not sure they will open the country up again totally, I think the Government will be keen to up permitted attendances partly because of the Euros.
The very fact fans will be back in the grounds is why I am so happy we’ve got some good friendlies. Like all supporters, our fans haven’t seen live football for such a long time. Then, from a club perspective, it’s really important financially.
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