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Crisis at Dulwich Halmet deepens

Dulwich Hamlet are a popular and well-supported non-league club playing in the Bostik Premier League. They have been caught in the middle of a dispute between Southwark Council and Meadow, a property developer. Their property developer landlords have now served notice on them which would lead to immediate eviction (their next two games are away): Eviction

The club issued the following statement: 'Yesterday evening, the club were served notice that our license to play at Champion Hill would be terminated immediately. We are consulting with solicitors on the matter, as we feel they do not have legal grounds to serve such a notice. This comes on top on the £121,000 ‘back rent’ bill we were served last week, as reported by The Daily Mirror.'

'Meadow have not been in touch with the Club directly, and have only communicated through their solicitors. This seems to be their preferred method. We urge Andrew McDaniel and Peter Bennison to try and act with some level of courtesy moving forward, as this tact will get them nowhere.'

'We will release another statement ASAP, and Urge all fans to back the team at the next three away games. Tonight at Billericay Town, Saturday at Brightlingsea Regent; as well as at Brentwood Town on Thursday in the Velocity Trophy.'

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