Dulwich Hamlet beat Billericay Town 1-0 at home on Saturday with a late winner from new singing Rhys Murrell-Williamson with almost the last kick of the game.
The victory in front of an impressive crowd of 1,547 puts Dulwich in the top five of the Ryman Premier Division.
It was a tight game that included a Hipster ‘keeper, a Rasta lino and much love from the footballing community as Dulwich fans donated an incredible amount of clothes for the refugees in Calais.
The first half saw few chances with both teams sharing the possession. Billericay came out after the break playing a classic hit and run away game.
It looked like Dulwich were hanging on for the draw with the away team missing a couple of decent chances later in the half.
But it was left to Rhys Murrell-Williamson, a new signing from Hayes and Yeading to decide the result for the Dulwich.
The queues before kick-off stretched all the round to the Sainsbury car park. It was great to see a bumper Champion Hill crowd, no doubt due to the International break.
The Dulwich Hamlet Supporters Trust had asked before the game for any spare items of clothing to be donated for the refugees in need at Calais. The response was simply incredible.
Such was the size of the donations, a whole turnstile was also filled as an overspill area for the many, many kind donations.
Members of the Trust were genuinely taken aback by the response that they received.
The DHFC Refugees Welcome banner was a nice touch. It even made it on some of the TV news broadcasts later in the evening.
A full Tommy Jover Stand ahead of kick-off.
No greasy burgers made out of questionable meat. Do cows eat anything else other than grass?
Members of the Dulwich squad look on during the early openings in the game. There weren’t that many to be honest.
The view from the touchline.
The Rabble take up their position in the Tuscany end of Champion Hill.
And here’s the view of the Toilets Opposite Stand.
It would be highly unfortunate if any of the alcohol was to land on the snapper.
Taking a slight breather. Has anyone seen the mythical new Dulwich away strip btw? We’ve heard that it is the inverse of the home kit. That’s a lot of pink.
The Rasta lino - possibly the coolest fella down at Champion Hill on Saturday.
Ah yes - the Billericay Hipster ‘keeper. We’ll come back to him…
No Brixton Buzz Dulwich match report is complete with a picture of the Hamlet whippet.
It was equally tight down the side of the Tommy Jover stand as it was on the pitch during the first half. Billericay came with a well organised game plan. They stuck to it very, very well.
Flying the Dulwich flag, and some interesting colour variations. You wouldn’t want to go washing the top and scarf in the same colour wash.
Here be Tuscany.
Continuing our completely pointless artistic appraisal of a study of goalkeeper’s towels lovingly arranged in the old onion bag. Here’s the effort from Billericay’s Hipster ‘keeper. Later in the game it was to exhibit some Hipster snot.
Those DHFC crowds. Woh.
Yoof do the yoof thing.
Clock the Billericay centre half clogger on the left of the picture. He was a mighty tall chap. Getting past him in the first half proved problematic for the Hamlet.
A rare first half free kick chance for the Hamlet.
BACK OF THE NET! But sadly no ball.
A Hipster ‘keeper and a non-Hipster Dulwich crowd. Got that? Good.
A frustrating first half almost comes to a close for The Rabble.
It wasn’t a great game on the pitch, or off it, to be honest.
A set piece chance for the visitors.
Holding strong in the Dulwich wall.
No worries - over it goes.
A giant among men. Those shorts would look baggy on anyone else.
Holding your nerve in Toilets Opposite.
A little bit of jostling and dancing in the box.
Plus some pink ‘n’ blue piggy back action.
Thankfully Hamlet ‘keeper Phil Wilson has resisted any urges to go down the Hipster route. Top man.
Selling 50/50 tickets.
The ref volunteers to make the half time cuppa.
A final first half chance for the Hamlet.
Different Dulwich generations.
And just to add editorial balance, here is an equally pointless picture of a ‘keeper’s scarf, lodged in the netting. No snot for Phil Wilson.
*some* national newspapers think that this is a ‘pop-up burger bar.’ It’s just a burger bar - y’know the type that you can find at non-Hipster grounds up and down the country. The food is really rather nice.
Dulwich manager Gavin Rose asking a question. I don’t think that he got the answer that he wanted.
Blimey - it’s only Craig Edwards, ex-Dulwich boss who bored the backside off The Rabble, and is now the manager at Billericay. Note how the move to Essex has led to a flirtation with bloody Hipster-ism.
A amazing effort all round.
Divot of the Day? I’ve no idea where the purple hue creeped in from.
The second half gets underway and the Dulwich crowd starts to realise that Billericay are going to be bloody tough to try and break down.
A new face amongst the pink ‘n’ blue pugs.
Catching up with the programme notes.
Meanwhile - it’s all kicking off in Toilets Opposite…
Preparing the battlements for the second half.
Once again - 1,547 for a Ryman Premier match. Fantastic.
Hipster ‘keeper, Marks and Sparks panties.
It is a very, very well groomed beard, mind.
Look at the agonising faces of the Hamlet faithful. Billericay were happy to soak up the pressure, and then break away on a few occasions.
Rousing The Rabble.
This was the moment that a football chant was made up, based on the unlikely subject matter of chicken wings. Bet you don’t find that down at Stamford Bridge.
Much love for the chicken wings massive.
Hang on - we missed the bloody goal. It came in from down the right hand side for the Hamlet, with new boy Rhys Murrell-Williamson making sure that we will never forget his name.
Hurrah!
HURRAH!
CHUFFING HURRAH!!!!
The Dulwich players make their way back for the restart, not exactly breaking sweat.
A Hipster ‘keeper, come over with forlorn, and not even a snotty towel in which to seek comfort in.
Full time and The Rabble party begins.
Much pink ‘n’ blue love all round.
You put your left leg in…
Full time and the clear up begins as the hundreds of donated items for Calais are collected in.
And so a home win, a playful Hipster ‘keeper and a strong message that the local community in South London is a welcoming place for any refugees.
