Dartford Legend Burman Calls It Quits After 14 Years

The legendary Princes Park boss, 59, has announced he is to step down from a role he has had since 2005.

The club failed to win promotion back to the National League after falling short in the play-offs last weekend. Their dream died after a 1-0 home loss to Braintree after losing out on the title to Havant & Waterlooville in the final few minutes of the season.

Burman believes it is right for the Darts to find someone new after three years back in the second tier.

He also made over 500 appearances for the Kent club as a player.

“I feel the time is right for us as a management team, to step aside and allow fresh blood to come in and take forward this great club," he said.

The club released a statement thanking Burman for all he has done.

"It is with a heavy heart, that we have to announce that Tony Burman, Paul Sawyer and Steve Mosely, are stepping down as our management team.

"Tony has been at the helm as manager for the last 14 years, plus his previous spells between 1993-1996 and as caretaker in 2001.

"We now start the process of looking for a new management team and will announce that in due course.

"In the meantime, I think you will agree, that we must all pass on our gratitude and immense thanks to Tony, in particular, but also Paul and Steve, for the their incredible part in this period of the club’s history."