DEFEAT CAN NOT DAMPEN THE SPIRIT OF DULWICH

By DAVID RICHARDSON

CUP CLASH: Dulwich Hamlet’s Ben Chapman, left, and Carlisle’s Jarrad Branthwaite battle for the ball. Insets: Fans enjoy the occasion and talk to the BBC’s Dan Walker before the game
PICTURE: PA Images

WEEDS stood on the terraces instead of fans while foxes played on the pitch in knee-high grass. This was the scene at Champion Hill just last year.
It was unthinkable to believe back then that little over 12 months later the club would be playing in the FA Cup first round – 21 years after their last appearance at tha...

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