Dartford manager Alan Dowson insisted he wishes former captain Tom Bonner well at National League South rivals Havant. The 35-year-old centre-back announced his retirement in the summer but made his Havant debut under former Dartford boss Steve King against Hampton last weekend.
Bonner had actually signed registration forms with Dartford last month as injuries were decimating Dowson’s squad at Princes Park.
But a long-term return to Dartford was never on the cards due to Bonner’s work schedule which means he can’t play every week.
Havant’s next league game is at Dartford on October 21 but it’s a match Bonner is expected to miss due to work commitments. “I wish him well because of the servant he’s been at the club,” stated Dowson. “I don’t know how it’s going to work as he goes away next week for a couple of weeks.