Dartford manager Tony Burman is desperate for his players to put their FA Cup disappointment behind them and close the gap on Blue Square Bet South leaders Woking.

A year after an epic clash with Port Vale – which ended in a replay at Vale Park – Darts missed out on a place in the hat for the first round proper, despite having had a chance to take the lead from the penalty spot with half-an hour remaining against Bromley on Saturday.

Burman (pictured) said: "We are disappointed. We enjoyed our Cup run a year ago and wanted another one but it wasn’t to be and now we have to get quickly back on track.

"We had a chance to win it and Ryan Hayes was brave enough to step up and take the penalty but the miss has cost us."

Burman revealed he did not watch Bromley being drawn against Leyton Orient in Sunday’s draw, saying: "I have no interest in a competition which doesn’t affect us any more."