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HAMLET INTERVIEWS: Hakan Hayrettin vs Horsham | Isthmian League Premier Division | 26/8/23
By Tom Bale
HAMLET INTERVIEWS: Hakan Hayrettin vs Horsham | Isthmian League Premier Division | 26/8/23
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Tom Bale25 Aug 2023 - 15:53
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Three games in and we have experienced the emotions of an entire season in a microcosm. The highs of the win against Canvey Island, the disappointment four days later against Hastings United, and the opening day wonder at Jack Ruddy's performance and the feeling of so near yet so far as two points were dropped at the death against Hashtag United.

So after four points from three games, game four takes us to Horsham for the first time since our title-winning campaign of 2012-13. Hakan Hayrettin will be demanding a response from his side after that first loss of the season to Hastings last Saturday, and will be able to welcome captain Mark Ricketts back into the starting line-up again following a swollen foot sustained at Hashtag, whilst Manny Parry is likely to start again following his one match ban. Ryley Scott (hamstring) and Elliott Romain (ankle) are still not available.

We take on a Horsham side who are embarking on their fifth season back in the Isthmian Premier Division, and who came mighty close to a top five place last season, missing out on the play-offs by just two points. This season has seen them collect six points from their opening three games, with both wins coming on the road. An opening day defeat against Hornchurch (1-2) has been followed by wins at Cray Wanderers (3-1) and Haringey Borough (2-0). The goals have been shared around so far too, with one each for Jack Brivio, Jack Strange, Bobby Price, Daniel Ajakaiye, Kadell Daniel and Jack Mazzone.

Hamlet fans may remember Daniel, following a short spell at the club at the start of 2016-17, playing 16 times and scoring once in a 2-2 draw at AFC Sudbury. He also represents Guyana, and has appeared for his national side alongside current Hamlet players Anthony Jeffrey and Miquel Scarlett.

Although this will be our first trip to the Camping World Community Stadium, we have faced Horsham several times down the years. The last meeting was in Sussex in March 2013, when a Nyren Clunis goal inside the first 22 seconds paved the way for a 4-1 victory, Erhun Öztümer, Connor French and Danny Carr completing the win after the break. Carr also netted a treble in the reverse fixture the previous December in a 4-0 win. Our record against the Hornets is as follows:

Overall: P13 W8 D2 L3 GF23 GA13
Away: P6 W3 D1 L2 GF9 GA6
Biggest win: 4-0 (H) 2012-13
Biggest loss: 1-2 (H) 1978-79, (A) 2005-06

Tickets can be purchased before arriving tomorrow by heading to https://horshamfc.ktckts.com/event/hor2324isp02/horsham-v-dulwich-hamlet. Adults cost £13, Students/U18s/Seniors £8, and U16s are £2.

There will be football live in the club's bar before and after the game as well as some live music too so plenty going on to enjoy Hamlet fans!

DIRECTIONS

By Road
Take the A23 and M23 out of London and follow to J11. Exit onto the A264 and follow for 6.5 miles until the roundabout with the A24. Take the first exit and follow for 3.5 miles. At the Hop Oast Roundabout, take the first exit onto the B2237, the ground will be on your right.

By Rail
Horsham can be reached by rail services from Victoria/East Croydon, there are regular services every hour. From Horsham station, take either the 23 or 98 bus from Stop L, disembarking at Golf Club, a journey that will take around 15 minutes. This bus stop is directly outside the ground.

Premier Fixtures

Sat 26 Aug 2023KO: 15:00
Billericay Town
1
Whitehawk
3
Sat 26 Aug 2023KO: 15:00
Canvey Island
1
Bognor Regis Town
3
Sat 26 Aug 2023KO: 15:00
Carshalton Athletic
1
Haringey Borough
0
Sat 26 Aug 2023KO: 15:00
Chatham Town
2
Potters Bar Town
0
Sat 26 Aug 2023KO: 15:00
Enfield Town
2
Cray Wanderers
0
Sat 26 Aug 2023KO: 15:00
Hashtag United
0
Folkestone Invicta
0
Sat 26 Aug 2023KO: 15:00
Hastings United
3
Concord Rangers
0
Sat 26 Aug 2023KO: 15:00
Lewes
2
Hornchurch
2
Sat 26 Aug 2023KO: 15:00
Wingate & Finchley
2
Kingstonian
1

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Match date

Sat 26 Aug 2023

Kickoff

15:00

Attendance

1,018

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