Soccer Shorts: Dan Eason can go on and prove himself in the Ryman League, says Simon Halsey

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DARTFORD boss Tony Burman has today confirmed his retained list as he prepares for the club’s return to the top flight of non-league football after 26 years.

The Darts finished their Blue Square Bet (Conference) South campaign as runners-up to Woking, but they clinched promotion after play-off wins over Basingstoke Town and Welling United.

They join traditional rivals Ebbsfleet United in the Blue Square Bet Premier next season and Burman has confirmed which players will remain at Princes Park.

Danny Harris, Lee Noble, Ryan Hayes and Deren Ibrahim have taken up the options on their contracts.

Louis Wells, Lee Burns, Tom Bonner, Adam Green, Tom Champion, James Rogers and Jon Wallis have all signed new details.

Burman met with Jacob Erskine and Elliot Bradbrook last night and the pair are considering the offers made to them.

Unfortunately, Richard Graham, Matt Jones and Paul Goodacre are unable to commit to the Conference Premier due to work commitments.

A club statement on www.dartfordfconline.com said: “Tony would like to thank them for all for their fantastic efforts this season and wish them the very best.

“Tony will now continue on bringing in new signings.”

Strikers Jack Pallen and Tony Garrod have both been invited to pre-season training on non-contract terms.

DOVER ATHLETIC have signed central defender Daniel Webb from Salisbury City.

Webb, 28, who is the son of former Chelsea player David Webb, who has previously managed Southend United, Chelsea and Brentford, has signed for the Blue Square Bet (Conference) South club on a one-year deal.

He has Football League experience with Southend United, Hull City and Cambridge United.

A club statement on www.doverathletic.com: “Daniel’s signing completes Nicky Forster’s defensive line-up for next season.  The Dover boss has two goalkeepers and eight defenders in place so can now concentrate on bolstering his attacking options.”

WELLING UNITED have signed prolific striker, Jon Main, following his release from their Blue Square Bet South rivals Tonbridge Angels.

HERNE BAY boss Simon Halsey says he is delighted that highly-rated keeper Dan Eason has re-signed for the club.

Eason, 22, helped the club clinch the Kent League title and also reached the semi-finals of the FA Carlsberg Vase last season and has put pen to paper on a new deal to stay at Winch’s Field.

Halsey, who is preparing for the club’s inaugural Ryman League Division One South campaign, told www.hernebayfc.net: “Dan proved himself to be the best goalkeeper in the Kent League last season and I am really delighted he has agreed to sign or us next season.

“I know that Dan will go on to prove himself in the Ryman League.”

Chairman Trevor Kennett added: “This is massive for the club and is really fantastic news. We really wanted to have Dan with us next season.  He is a fantastic keeper who has attracted a lot of attention so a brilliant signing for the club.”

THAMESMEAD TOWN have confirmed that they have signed former Cray Wanderers and Welling United midfielder Ross Lover.

BLY SPARTANS, who were the inaugural Kent Invicta League winners, have confirmed that they been granted permission to change their name to Rochester United.  Glenn Barlow, who has played for the club over the last six years, has been unveiled as the club’s new manager.

Last Updated:  23:45 – Thursday 29 May 2012