Paper talk...

Here's the news round up from the last few days...

Starting with the 'Non League Paper' from last Sunday, covering our loss at Canvey Island:

STEVE SENDS GULLS FLYING
Steve Sheehan's 87th-minute header earned second-bottom Canvey Island a smash-and-grab victory against high-flying Dulwich Hamlet.
After a quiet opening quarter of the game, Dulwich had the first chance, on 23 minutes, when Ibra Sekajja connected with an overhead kick from a corner.
The former Crystal Palace first team player hit the target but his effort was kept out by the face of Gulls full-back Jake Pitty.
Dulwich should have taken the lead on 42 minutes when striker Ashley Carew broke into the area, getting the better of Sheehan and Ryan Blackman. however, with a clear sight of goal Carew shot across the face and wide.
It looked as though the pressure had finally told on 84 minutes when Marc Weatherstone seemed to have netted at the back post from a free-kick.
however, Sheehan was on hand to produce a vital goal line clearance to keep Canvey in the game.
And three minutes later he earned the struggling Gulls all three points, when he rose highest to powerfully head an Ashley Dumas free-kick from the right past Hamlet keeper Preston Edwards.
STAR MAN: Lewis Moore (Canvey Island)
ENTERTAINMENT: *** (out of a possible five stars)

On Thursday, the 'Southwark News' also concentrated on the loss in Essex:

Dulwich dominate but slip to Canvey defeat

Dulwich Hamlet slipped to a narrow defeat at Canvey Island last Saturday, losing 1-0.
Just as it looked like the visitors were set for a point, Steve Sheehan's 87th minute strike dashed Hamlet's hopes, leaving them pointless.
Daniel Carr's recent loan move to Leatherhead exempted him from the match-day squad, whilst Dumebi-Dumaka's injury meant Gavin Tomlin took his place up-front in an otherwise unchanged line-up.
Dulwich enjoyed large spells of possession in the opening stages but could not make anything of it- Kenny Beaney's 18th minute effort was the first shot on goal.
From there, however, the chances kept coming, as Nyren Clunis, Ibra Sekajja, Ashley Carew and Tomlin all wasted opportunities to put the visitors ahead.
The second half continued in the same vein, with Sekajja missing a golden one-on-one chance after being sent clear on goal.
The Canvey attacks was sporadic at best, but just three minutes from time, a free-kick was delivered into the Dulwich box from the left and Sheehan rose highest to head home and hand Canvey all three points.

And so to yesterday's 'South London Press', which headlined with our new loan signing:

Rose asks Dipo to do it all again

Dulwich Hamlet have re-signed Dipo Akinyemi on loan-but the Stevenage striker is not eligible for this weekend's FA Trophy second round game at Whitehawk.
The 19-year-old has already been out with St Albans City in the first half of the campaign and played in the tournament there.
Dumebi Dumaka has a slight injury and is unlikely to be risked ahead of a crunch run-in.
Hamlet boss Gavin Rose decided to add Akinyemi to his squad for the remainder of the season as the South Londoners look to secure a play-off place in the Ryman Premier Division.
"He was fantastic for us last season-a breath of fresh air," said Rose. "He scored something like seven goals in eight games. His impact probably got us into the play-offs and we hope he can do the same again. The further we go in the Trophy it's good for the Club. It's getting our name out there and showing we're a competitive team in this competition."
Dulwich progressed in another tournament in midweek, Rhys Murrell-Williamson and Gavin Tomlin netting in a 2-1 win over Faversham Town in the Ryman Cup third round.
Previously Rose had told the South London Press that Murrell-Williamson had no future with the Champion Hill outfit as he looked for a Football League move. When that fell through he was loaned to Boreham Wood in September.
"Rhys has been around a few other clubs which is what he said he wanted to do," explained Rose. "I think he realises maybe the grass isn't greener and he has come in with us. He's got his head down and started to show a really good attitude. We will give people second opportunities and that's what we've done."
On loan Charlton winger Louis-Michel Yamfam also played in the tie and his run ended with Murrell-Williamson putting Hamlet in front.
"He's got a small frame but is a very clever player," said Rose. "Some games he has played in have been very physical and didn't really suit him. But he's shown great attitude, listened and learned. He's got 90 minutes, which hasn't been getting even before at Charlton."
There was also a runout for Joseph Debayo, who joined from Hayes & Yeading a month ago. "We hadn't the chance to play him before but Joseph is a good defender," said Rose. "He's definitely got the right attributes. We'll look to get him on loan now and go from there."

That win against Faversham Town was also covered by the excellent Kentish Football website. To read their report, and post match interviews just CLICK HERE.