Dartford midfielder Tyrique Hyde enjoying his football in National League South promotion race

Dartford midfielder Tyrique Hyde is keen to take his chance as the season reaches its climax.

Hyde is enjoying his football at Princes Park under boss Steve King, having benefited from a loan spell at Hemel Hempstead earlier in the campaign.

He’s got a big role to play in the push for promotion from National League South – and is grateful for the opportunity.

“I enjoyed my time on loan here before, I love the fans here, the staff and players – it’s a great club to be at,” said Hyde.

“It’s been a bit stop-start but when I get my opportunity, I want to do the best I can and show my quality.

“It’s been frustrating at times but we’ve got a good team with good players so there’s good competition for places.

“We’re just trying to take it one game at a time and do what we have to do. We’ll try to pick up as many points as possible and see where we’re at by the end of the season.

“I don’t really look at the table much, I just concentrate on who we’ve got in the next game. We need to make sure our house is in order before we look elsewhere.”

It’s nearly two years since Hyde was released by League 2 Colchester. He initially joined Dulwich but is now back at Princes Park, having previously enjoyed a loan spell with Dartford.

The stark reality is that of the dozen or so players who left Colchester at the same time as Hyde only a couple are playing at a higher level, some featured against Dartford for Chelmsford last week and a few don’t even have a club to call home.

Hyde added: “It’s always difficult when you step out of training every day to playing part-time but it’s something I’ve got to deal with.

“It’s a situation that I’m in, there’s a lot of people in my boat and a lot of people who would want to be in my position as well.

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