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Dartford boss Tony Burman aims to win their own part-time mini-league in the Blue Square Bet Premier

Dartford v Woking
Dartford v Woking

Nathan Collier takes the congratulations after scoring against Woking

by Luke Cawdell

Dartford face four games in eight days as boss Tony Burman looks to claim the prestige of being England’s best part-time team.

The Darts sit 10th in Blue Square Bet Premier with every one of the teams above them operating on a full-time basis.

Burman’s side have exceeded all expectations to reach their current standing and after achieving their main aim – to steer clear of relegation – the Darts are now on another quest in their final six games.

Burman said: "Our next aim is the little competition between the part-time clubs and we want to finish top of the pile.

"There is a gulf between part-time and those full-time clubs and it has been tough, particularly with the weather we have had this season. Clubs have struggled."

Woking are the closest part-time team to the Darts, sitting behind them on goal difference and smarting from a 4-1 defeat that Burman’s men handed out on Monday.

Braintree, Hyde and Alfretron are among the others fighting against the full-time elite at the top of the non-league pyramid.

Dartford travel to already-relegated AFC Telford on Saturday. James Rogers (ill) could be back for the weekend but Tom Champion is suspended for the next two.

Picture: Steve Crispe

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