What Happened After Dorking Wanderers First Relegation?

Marc White is the owner and manager of Dorking Wanderers, they've celebrated 12 promotions in 25 years. However, this season the club tasted relegation for the first time. We caught up with Marc to see how that's affected him and the club.
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[@JasonOConnor-nv1it]

Marc is such a likeable chap, he's enthusiasm is infectious, i wish Dorking the very best ⚽

[@LocationFootball]

He's a top guy! Great to talk to

[@jackwincott1066]

You can’t help but like Marc comes across as a brilliant bloke

[@LocationFootball]

He's a top bloke very open and honest and always happy to chat 🙌

[@Krankidor334]

Just wish he'd learn how to put a hat on properly

[@user-ov3ti3gj5i]

Racism , has no place on football Marc white is clearly a racist. The only team in the top five division not to have a single black or Asian player in his squad. Not just this season bit any. I've looked at all previous squad photos on Google. Never a single black player. Yet only half hour drive from south London and absolute hotbed of football. I'm glad Dorking are going down. Hopefully Marc white will no step down as manger as he's clearly not fit for the job.

[@trippydrew8492]

@@user-ov3ti3gj5i Jordan Norville-Williams...

[@Sheepwillbesheep]

@@user-ov3ti3gj5iclown head 😂😂😂

[@smiley.6534]

Surprised you only have 15k subs, this is a magnificent interview!

[@LocationFootball]

I appreciate that pal! We're moving in the right direction 👍 thanks for you're comment

[@jasonbernard1277]

Really good interview. Such an underrated channel

[@LocationFootball]

Thank you Jason! We are growing 🙌 and appreciate your comment and support 👍

[@jasonbernard1277]

@@LocationFootball I follow English football from Australia and much prefer non-league to PL etc. Other than BBC, there aren’t a lot of reliable ways to follow (and even less to delve deeper into the stories), so all of your videos and interviews are exactly what I love to see! Keep it up!

[@allanparker3190]

I love listening to Mark brings back all the good times in grass root football,,,you will be back next season good luck dorking

[@LocationFootball]

Thanks for watching pal 👍

[@RTFCFanClub]

The signing of Norville-Williams is a really great one, especially since he’s an ex Royston player, he’ll definitely help the quest to go straight back up

[@ja1295]

As a Farnborough fan goibg forward he is amazing, has alot of quality driving with the ball and always looks for a forward pass plus his crossing is great to. Tho his defensive positioning is often suspect we played with a back 5 and hed often drift into the middle with the man he was meant to he marking and itd lead to chances down out left 😅

[@LocationFootball]

We've been to Farnborough, great club. How you feeling about next season?

[@ja1295]

@LocationFootball bit early to tell tbh but should ne comfortably mid table which wpuld be huge given our budget 😅. Hopefully we bring in some players, keeping Haigh and Pendlebury is a massive positive for us tho!

[@user-ov3ti3gj5i]

Marc white has not signed a single black player in the last five years. He clearly has a problem with black players. Last season was the only team in the top six divisions without a single black or Asian player.

[@Sheepwillbesheep]

@@user-ov3ti3gj5iany brown players? Gingers? Eskimos?

[@johndelaney315]

Great to see this channel grow! I've been a subscriber since 3k subs. Marc shows that with hard work and dedication, anything is possible. Dorking will be back!

[@LocationFootball]

We really appreciate your support pal! That's class you've been watching since then 🙌 glad you enjoy the content

[@punkbassandcovers]

I wish we had a true pyramid system here in the states. Always something to play for over there. Give me non league any day over the prem. Great interview.

[@LocationFootball]

Thank you pal! The pyramid system is great in the UK, there's always something to play for

[@drewskih4005]

Come over and visit Eastbourne town!

[@williamferguson8543]

Great video! 🎉 There’s definitely an appetite for this content! Keep it up and expect your channel will blow up.

[@LocationFootball]

We really appreciate that pal! Thanks for watching and supporting 👍

[@LeeStevens-lmj53]

Great interview this 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@LocationFootball]

Appreciate that Lee

[@Wanderer8923]

Fantastic interview this

[@LocationFootball]

Thank you pal 👍

[@tariqc425]

Great video on Dorking Wanderers! You should make more videos next season covering Dorking Wanderers in the National League South

[@LocationFootball]

Thank you pal! We'll do our best to go back again

[@bertiedoonerwind8061]

Love your energy Marc!

[@LocationFootball]

It's great isn't it 👍

[@asyrafjalil3506]

This channel gonna blow up soon

[@LocationFootball]

Let's so hope so pal 🙌

[@pauldeller3902]

Love it top man Turk all the best for next season

[@LocationFootball]

cheers for watching the video!

[@GoonerGng]

Marky boy that turkey barnet has got a mind of its own now 😂

[@LocationFootball]

Some great growth on it 😂

[@mikef7582]

Marc approaches this game with such a fantastic attitude. Up the Wanderers!

[@LocationFootball]

He's such a top guy

[@paulockenden4278]

Love Marc's take on relegation being part of the plan to gain the quickest promotion. Positivity Is key and realisation that going full time is the only way forward, also it is key that signing at least 4 players from the higher level is a must if you wish to stay in a division.

[@LocationFootball]

He's very positive, the national league is such a tough division. They would've learnt so much tbh see last two seasons. Hopefully if they go up they'll be better equipped

[@davesandall4530]

Gutted they've gone down the same season my local club (Boston United) went up, was hoping to see them

[@LocationFootball]

Dorking will be very strong this year 👍

[@BantamsOnline]

12:25 this vid came up after watching BOA so an interesting watch. Will say that one thing I’ve noticed that supports why it’s a younger game I think comes from the difference in schools now. There’s a lot more focus on emotional intelligence whereas in my day and not until the last 10-15 years that wasn’t a thing. This has lead to there being a lot more 16-18 year olds and probably up to 25 who by the age of 16-18 are already much more emotionally intelligent than many people over 40. Now I know there will be a lot of people over 40 who think I’m talking a load of bollocks, but that kind of fits with my point. And with emotional intelligence comes the ability to better handle the different situations on and off the pitch in football, including how to deal with things when they’re not going your way and not overreacting to silly stuff and just concentrating on what you can do better to influence results. In a nutshell over 40 there is a shortage in people who can’t think further than how they feel and how other people’s actions influence their decisions whereas more focus is now on how the individuals actions impact those around them. There’s so much more to it but that’s the short of it.

[@LocationFootball]

Thanks for watching the vid! Glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@garymckeon5410]

well over 40 myself and thats bollox lol no i make you right , the other point to add to that is they just get much better training nowadays at much lower levels as its so easy to learn stuff , not just players but coaches .

[@BantamsOnline]

@@garymckeon5410 true that too. Definitely makes a big difference seeing that improvement extending lower down the pyramid.

[@MRBLUESKY111]

Great interview subscribed 💪 Birmingham fan

[@LocationFootball]

Thanks pal! Any teams you'd recommend going to see in Birmingham?

[@MRBLUESKY111]

@@LocationFootball Well the Moors, Solihull literally lost twice at Wembley last month which is pretty unique I would of thought, Haleswowen have a really food fan base for the level they are it. Then you’ve got Worcester City 20 miles up road who have broke a few records and got promoted as well as losing at the semi final stage of the FA Vase missing out on trip to Wembley. Pretty good story with them as they finding feet again after many a year of misery due to off field issues (ground sold etc) All the best 💪👍

[@iandhr1]

I found out about this team and Marc through the Welcome to Wrexham documentary. It makes you want to pull for them. Hope they go back up next year.

[@LocationFootball]

It's a great story! Thanks for watching the video 👍

[@artful1967]

Hope you go straight back up again next season. You are bang on about the NL. 2 up and 4 down is ridiculous. Sadly I doubt it will change as the NL actually like bigger clubs being stuck there for a while it makes the league seem more attactive.

[@LocationFootball]

The NL is so difficult to get out of! Shame it's only one automatic spot...should that change?

[@zefrogi]

Great interview! Cheers for mentioning Rich and the @BunchOfAmateurs channel.

[@LocationFootball]

Thanks for watching pal 👍

[@rayking8653]

Good luck for next season look forward to DW v Macc in the future

[@LocationFootball]

Thanks for watching pal

[@jamieandtherandomstuff]

Part-timers can't survive in the National League? Go and talk to Alan Devonshire at Maidenhead United. About to start their 8th consecutive season in the top flight of non-league.

[@LocationFootball]

We'll have to go check them out

[@tobyhotshot1093]

Going to be a interesting season 4 sure

[@LocationFootball]

Do you have them favourites to go up? 📈

[@johnroberts2331]

I'm a Moors fan so I know what its like to fall short at the last hurdle. I've got a lot of time for Dorking and what they are to achieve. I'll be watching NLS closely next season. They are building something soecial at Dorking and if anyone could get B2B promotion its Dorking! Alrlthough play offs are relentless. Best of luck to all the lads n Marc.

[@LocationFootball]

Tough ending for Moors wasn't it. Great club and great people. We had a fantastic time going to a game earlier in the season 👍

[@johnroberts2331]

@@LocationFootball yes it was tough but that's football. We were to exhausted.

[@jamiewarin167]

Underrated channel.

[@LocationFootball]

Appreciate that Jamie 🙌 thanks for watching

[@markweir2988]

I think if they do go back up maybe he needs to give a more experience manager a chance to take over as maybe he has reach his limit and seems to take on a lot on. Great job and seems a good bloke. Love the videos.

[@LocationFootball]

Interesting point you make Mark, it would be weird to see Dorking without Marc though. Thanks for watching, we appreciate it

[@Bromulus]

Good luck in the VNL South next season

[@maxwinterburn1513]

Marc's Barnet is looking great 👌🤣

[@LocationFootball]

Some Barnet isn't it! 🙌

[@mikehuddy9274]

I remember them coming to Stockport a few years ago in a cup game they played us off the park beat us 0-4

[@21Dazzler]

I think Marc needs some investment in players to push that next promotion in the National League, I would be surprised if they fail to bounce back this season. He's a good manager and owner and just needs that bit more strength in depth to take another huge step up.

[@LocationFootball]

They've brought some new players in. I think they'll have such a strong squad! Going to be a great season 🙌

[@GrahamB77]

The barnets finally starting to look on point.

[@LocationFootball]

It looks good don't it 👍

[@jordanvater2547]

I'm not too sure they'll be dominant though us (Torquay) just been taken over, new manager and signing a whole new squad and some of the signings have been really impressive. Won't be as easy as he thinks we are going for it this year too!

[@LocationFootball]

I really want to come down to Torquay and make a video 🙌

[@justinbates1700]

At least the Barnet is looking good Marc

[@LocationFootball]

Some growth on it 🙌

[@PaulWildman-zi2wz]

I think he is on speed dial to Andy Woodman. Seem to get on and I've seen him several times at the club many similarities. We took 130 years

[@LocationFootball]

Such a tough league to get out of. Fair play to Andy and his side. Great achievement

[@BananaChipzzz]

The amount of blood that must get pushed up to Mark’s head given the tightness of those knickers…..

[@LocationFootball]

haha

[@ChArLiE-1chaz9]

Chelsea's next manager to then only be sacked 5 months later

[@anthonybrown4874]

Best of luck to Dorking but the NL just gets tougher to excel in and to go up as champions takes a single minded approach and the full time model is the only way and you ignore the physicality of it at your peril.

[@LocationFootball]

Your spot on there

[@steviehope7718]

What a ledge

[@LocationFootball]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@adamhermitage753]

Even as a Woking fan, I really like the guy

[@LocationFootball]

He's very honest and very likeable. The club have been great to us as well 👍

[@Toekneehouse]

Love Marc but good lord I don’t think those pants could get any tighter!

[@LocationFootball]

Haha 😂

[@MrTerryb1956]

Netflix are missing out on this story

[@LocationFootball]

Can you imagine! Although search Bunch Of Amateurs because they do an incredible job following the club

[@MrTerryb1956]

@@LocationFootball i follow you and in full agreement am thinking about putting 1 or 2 ideas into my football videos or something similar along those lines that you do with a Non League Team that's given me access to their channel

[@michealallen3195]

Great story,Eastbourne Borough will be a a worthy rival this year (🤞🤞) C O B

[@LocationFootball]

We're planning on going to Eastbourne!

[@harrierjames7727]

Fact check at 3:20. Notts County are NOT the oldest football club. That is Sheffield FC.

[@LocationFootball]

You're absolutely correct, I'll tell Marc ☺️

[@timvella1817]

I knew this,Notts County are the oldest professional team.

[@lukebignell7846]

Going to be a struggle bouncing back next season. Likes of Boreham wood, Hornchurch, Chelmsford, Bath, and Maidstone are strong. Dorking will struggle to finish above all of that…and that means the play offs at best.

[@Wanderer8923]

😂

[@LocationFootball]

Time will tell! Marc was very confident he'd have the best squad

[@lukebignell7846]

@@LocationFootball He was very confident the team would get top 7 and they finished second bottom. I wouldn’t count his confidence as an indication of final position. Some bias there around very old lads playing who aren’t up to it, and who get torn a new one, is likely to cost him. That is what we have seen consistently as fans over the last 2 seasons.

[@benwheeler8456]

Bro actually said Hornchurch 😂😂😂 give me a break mate

[@Micfri300]

Dorking have a playing philosophy for years. Borehamwood will have a year of transition. It will be maidstone and Dorking for the title.

[@Timrud1]

Worlds olded club is Sheffield FC, not Notts County

[@LocationFootball]

I've always wanted to go to Sheffield FC

[@Timrud1]

@@LocationFootball they are building a new ground back in Sheffield, you could come up and cover that

[@declangaming24]

​@@Timrud1it would be funny if there ground shared at bramall lane

[@bantamNeil12]

Lee Pearson on Aroundthegrounds done a vlog on Sheffield FC this season...Take a look lads as it's a great watch...⚽️👏🏻😍

[@LocationFootball]

@@Timrud1 that would be class pal. We'd love to

[@DavidAugustine-lc4cj]

Great owner, but he's not a real Manager! It's become his EGO project who loves his own spotlight! He's taken the team as far as he can on enthusiasm, charisma, belief and passion alone, Well played! But Dorking needs a real manger now with a team style, method, real tactical nous! It's becoming more and more necessary now EVEN in the National League! No way does Marc have the time and know to scout new players and do all the negotiations and contract work, as well as training etc. If Dorking are to progress now, they can't simply remain a One Man Band! 🤔

[@LocationFootball]

Interesting thoughts David. Obviously he's done so well at the club 13 promotions to get to national league. Big season ahead for Dorking.

[@5tevieb954]

Do you know why Harrison left?

[@LocationFootball]

He's gone to play full time football with York City in the National League 👍

[@5tevieb954]

@@LocationFootball good for him

[@Looney-toon]

Every man comes to an age were they can no longer pull off the skinny jean look, amd im sorry to say the Dorking Manager has reached that stage, its time to let them go my firemd 😢

[@gutika113]

Bunch of Amateurs turned me into a Dorking supporter all the way over in the States

[@LocationFootball]

That's amazing! Do you have a team in the States?

[@tomcuffe1350]

how can you not be a wanderers fan?

[@LocationFootball]

I know right!

[@jonisfeld3963]

He is literally the unsackable manager. Sounds like a great person too.

[@LocationFootball]

Technically he is yes. He's a top bloke. Go visit a game if you get a chance

[@declangaming24]

Dorking need a proper manager

[@LocationFootball]

Who would you recommend? Also what defines a 'proper manager'?

[@jamesogden7457]

David ballsack moyes is available

[@Sincerely.Eben.]

Can amateur clubs become professional clubs

[@RTFCFanClub]

If they make enough money, normally they have to be at least one of the best teams in the national league

[@linkage645]

Yes

[@ja1295]

Well Dorking are Semi pro and yeah lots of clubs in the national league have made the switch, however the biggest issue is alot of players have 2nd jobs that tend to pay more than semi pro clubs so it takes alot of money to ensure teams can switch, and a change in training programs fo

[@LocationFootball]

Yes they can, it's a long journey. Dorking aren't too far away but it's taken 25 years. Their story is incredible

[@declangaming24]

Have you played FM you can take a 7th teir team that usually starts semi pro or rookie level get to league 2 where you must go professional.

[@peacefrog5275]

I appreciate that you need to attract viewers with the title, but you've effectively spoiled the ending of the BoA season (which you ironically praised during this video) - which is sure to affect the number of views Rich will get as a result, unfortunately. Was certainly frustrating seeing this video recommended.

[@LocationFootball]

We've praised BOA in all our visits to Dorking, they do a fantastic job. As you know there videos don't go out immediately after the result so it's already public knowledge as to what happens to Dorking. Bare in mind the season finished 6/7 weeks ago. Apologies it's spoiled it for you. But the BOA content is still always worth watching and I guarantee this won't effect Rich's views they're flying 🙌

[@ramadamming8498]

Maybe one thing that will happen is, we will hear less from a Home Counties Chavvy Potty Mouth Spiv for at least a season ???

[@user-ov3ti3gj5i]

Racism , has no place on football Marc white is clearly a racist. The only team in the top five division not to have a single black or Asian player in his squad. Not just this season bit any. I've looked at all previous squad photos on Google. Never a single black player. Yet only half hour drive from south London and absolute hotbed of football. I'm glad Dorking are going down. Hopefully Marc white will no step down as manger as he's clearly not fit for the job.

[@Sheepwillbesheep]

I heard he never signs Gingers either, he doesn’t like red hair

[@marcdenniss43]

Racist, grow up not good enough you don't play, you sound a clown like sol Campbell

[@dannoscfc]

You’re a bellend

[@emowhite6150]

​​@@Sheepwillbesheepi head he doesnt sign anyone thats left handed....when will the discrimination end 🤣🤣

[@momeara7482]

I don't think your comment is factually correct.

[@africadrilltv]

I'm in kenya currently but I'd like to play for dorking someday 🫡🫡

[@LocationFootball]

Amazing you're watching from that far away! Thank you