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by al_quaker
Mon Mar 18, 2024 10:47 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: We’ve come along way.
Replies: 22
Views: 1413

Re: We’ve come along way.

It really is incredibly impressive and while the board received a lot of criticism over some of the decisions they made over the last 15 months, they equally deserve some credit for getting the appointment of Watson & Mitchell spot on, as well as the decision to ask the owners for extra funding to ...
by al_quaker
Wed Mar 13, 2024 9:36 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Blyth V Darlington
Replies: 56
Views: 5106

Re: Blyth V Darlington

Nice to finally be out of the relegation zone! Still a way to go, but the way that we are playing now I am confident we will carry on picking up points. 7 games to go and we need - maybe about 10 points? That feels very doable, as long as we can keep key players fit. I do worry what would happen if ...
by al_quaker
Wed Mar 06, 2024 10:00 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Darlo V Scunthorpe
Replies: 72
Views: 7191

Re: Darlo V Scunthorpe

The impact that the 4 signings that Watson has brought in has been remarkable. We suddenly look calmer and more organised in defence, in no small part because of the leadership of Barrow and the ridiculousness of a talent like Young playing for at this level. And we can't stop scoring now, in no sma...
by al_quaker
Tue Feb 27, 2024 4:55 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Curzon V Darlington
Replies: 101
Views: 7699

Re: Curzon V Darlington

Darlopartisan wrote:
Tue Feb 27, 2024 4:42 pm
Same fixture last season on 6 December there were 284 in attendance, not sure how many Darlo fans in that figure.
Also, according to Darlo Retro on twitter, the last time we had back-to-back wins was that fixture followed by the Gloucester match!
by al_quaker
Wed Feb 21, 2024 7:41 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Boston v Darlington 20/02/24
Replies: 102
Views: 8873

Re: Boston v Darlington 20/02/24

It is genuinely sad to see Nelson such a shadow of his former self. In his first spell he was electric, but genuine misfortune with injuries has ruined him. Living off a very good loan spell from around five years ago. Done very well to even be playing again after his injuries, but he’s not up to i...
by al_quaker
Sat Feb 17, 2024 2:52 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: South Shields v Darlo
Replies: 93
Views: 10727

Re: South Shields v Darlo

Quakerlad wrote:
Sat Feb 17, 2024 2:32 pm


As above and still seems unable to attract any player to the club even with some money to spend yet other clubs don’t seem to have a problem. Eg. Donowa to Chorley, surely we spoke to him?
Yes - and he chose Chorley over us
by al_quaker
Sun Feb 11, 2024 6:39 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Darlington v Alfreton 10/02/24
Replies: 156
Views: 11925

Re: Darlington v Alfreton 10/02/24

I still had a modicum of optimism at 3pm yesterday, but I cant see any realistic path to us getting out of this now. We played OK, but we just don't have the quality in the squad. Watson's signings apart (too early to judge them), there's barely a player I'd be upset to see leave. Lees has grown int...
by al_quaker
Tue Feb 06, 2024 6:28 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Blood on hands/heads must roll
Replies: 180
Views: 12000

Re: Blood on hands/heads must roll

If/when we do go down, there's plenty of blame to go around - Armstrong got his summer recruitment wrong, and couldn't turn around our form (we've been rubbish for about 13 months now - Armstrong was in charge for a lot of that), Gowling was a disaster, and the board have made numerous bad decisions...
by al_quaker
Mon Feb 05, 2024 12:44 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Brackley v Darlington
Replies: 76
Views: 7243

Re: Brackley v Darlington

An apology and explanation would be nice. The reasons why Gowling got the job ahead of the rest would be a start. Then we as owners can see why they made the decision. A bit of transparency never goes amiss. Personally, as much as I think we're as good as down already, I think it would be right for...
by al_quaker
Sun Feb 04, 2024 11:26 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Asante
Replies: 209
Views: 17250

Re: Asante

I'm not saying Asante hasn't been a huge disappointment (he has) or that the gamble of effectively replacing Hazel with him has worked out (it hasn't), but I do have a bit of sympathy with all of our strikers this season, as we just do not create chances for our strikers. Hazel looked awful for us, ...
by al_quaker
Sun Jan 28, 2024 10:33 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Darlington v Hereford
Replies: 89
Views: 16521

Re: Darlington v Hereford

Credit to the defence, who I thought collectively had their best game in ages. Meanwhile, Main gave us everything that we've been lacking all season. The strength and movement transformed us into a team that actually could create chances - and presumably this is without a training session together t...
by al_quaker
Fri Jan 26, 2024 3:09 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Darlington v Hereford
Replies: 89
Views: 16521

Re: Darlington v Hereford

Not sure it's about effort or us not taking chances for me - the players generally put plenty of effort in, but we just create next to nothing! It's why I have some sympathy for Asante, Nelson (and Hazel)

Anyway, here's hoping something turns up tomorrow!
by al_quaker
Mon Jan 15, 2024 11:30 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Pete Jameson
Replies: 83
Views: 10948

Re: Pete Jameson

We are far more in need of attacking options - we've scored 2 goals in our last 7 games by my count! However, if the rumours are to be believed, I believe Jameson will improve us as I think he's a better keeper than Taylor (although as others have mentioned, be interesting to see if Watson gets the ...
by al_quaker
Sat Jan 13, 2024 5:37 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: v Tamworth
Replies: 93
Views: 9691

Re: v Tamworth

Played ok until the final third. Plenty of effort but so little quality going forwards. We need a couple of decent creative players in soon if we are to have any chance. We’re not getting out of it with the current options.
by al_quaker
Thu Jan 04, 2024 5:34 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Marske United
Replies: 64
Views: 39393

Re: Marske United

Good player before his injury, which is the only concern I guess
by al_quaker
Thu Jan 04, 2024 9:43 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: New Assistant Manager
Replies: 38
Views: 20722

Re: New Assistant Manager

Spyman wrote:
Thu Jan 04, 2024 9:20 am
Darlofan97 wrote:
Wed Jan 03, 2024 9:36 pm

He talks like he understands the game, but so can a lot of people.
:lol:
by al_quaker
Tue Jan 02, 2024 2:35 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Good luck Steve Watson
Replies: 80
Views: 38214

Re: Good luck Steve Watson

We're in a terrible position, and it's a combination of factors in my opinon. It's not all Gowling's fault- we were bottom of the table when he came in and the likes of Hazel and Felix were key components of the team who went from top to bottom of the table, so they (and the other players) have to t...
by al_quaker
Sun Dec 31, 2023 5:15 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Good luck Steve Watson
Replies: 80
Views: 38214

Re: Good luck Steve Watson

Pleased with this. Lets see if the players react on Saturday. I agree this is positive. At least we've now got someone with experience in this league. To be fair, Gowling had experience of this league! Happy with the appointment - probably should have been the choice in September too. I feel slight...
by al_quaker
Sun Dec 24, 2023 10:53 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Darlington V Bishops Stortford
Replies: 131
Views: 46575

Re: Darlington V Bishops Stortford

I would love to post what DJ stated as the reason for appointing JG but I promised the person who told me, (1 of those interviewed) that I would not do so. I also believe that DJ's position would become untenable and at this point in time I do not think the club needs such instability. "I know some...
by al_quaker
Sun Dec 24, 2023 10:52 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Darlington V Bishops Stortford
Replies: 131
Views: 46575

Re: Darlington V Bishops Stortford

What an awful game. The defence, after seeming to have turned a corner more recently, returned to its usual form. We have zero creativity in the team, and Asante is still either woefully unfit, or he's finished. I cant see us picking up many points by the end of January given our fixture list and th...
by al_quaker
Thu Nov 30, 2023 9:56 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Mustoe gone
Replies: 19
Views: 11571

Re: Mustoe gone

I was impressed with Mustoe in pre-season, but he didn't look convincing in the league games. Probably the best decision for both club and player
by al_quaker
Sun Nov 26, 2023 9:29 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Darlington V Rushall
Replies: 251
Views: 336163

Re: Darlington V Rushall

Quakerlad wrote: Can anyone also say that any one of his what, 9 signings, are really any better than we already have, don’t think so, which just adds to his poor credentials.
Lindley is a good player who has improved our side. He was very good yesterday
by al_quaker
Sun Nov 26, 2023 8:12 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Darlington V Rushall
Replies: 251
Views: 336163

Re: Darlington V Rushall

We have taken 8 points from 6 games - an average of 1.333 points per game If we can keep this up over the next 26 games that would give us 50 points - would that keep us up ? We can’t afford to be throwing points away like we have this week though Before this week we were all hoping for a minimum o...
by al_quaker
Sat Nov 25, 2023 5:50 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Darlington V Rushall
Replies: 251
Views: 336163

Re: Darlington V Rushall

Taylor needs to go, he is always letting his team mates down. Thought we played really well, with some great performances. If we play like that for the rest of the season, then we will have a good chance of avoiding the drop. JG has got us playing some pretty decent footie. But we always seem to be...
by al_quaker
Sat Nov 25, 2023 5:28 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Darlington V Rushall
Replies: 251
Views: 336163

Re: Darlington V Rushall

Very similar to Tuesday. We were the better side against a poor side, but we couldn’t make that count, and then ultimately let down by another very poor piece of goalkeeping by Taylor. Maybe gowling was right in attempting to strengthen that position. We are in real trouble. I think we’ve made some ...
by al_quaker
Wed Nov 22, 2023 9:16 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Warrington
Replies: 96
Views: 69178

Re: Warrington

Really disappointing to concede so late in a game we should have won. But that's what bad teams do - don't win games they should. Taylor should have done better for the goal - a poor bit of goalkeeping. We're in real danger of getting cut adrift. I'm hopeful we can pick up a decent points total over...
by al_quaker
Tue Nov 21, 2023 2:00 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Jacob Hazel
Replies: 114
Views: 73437

Re: Jacob Hazel

You can only win by scoring goals, team should of been built round him to bring out the best of his talents. We don’t often come across “natural” goal scorers and Hazel is one. Harry Kane would have struggled to score for us given the amount of chances we have created this season and back end of la...
by al_quaker
Tue Nov 21, 2023 12:58 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Warrington
Replies: 96
Views: 69178

Re: Warrington

Hopefully Asanti is fit enough to give us something up front tonight, as I'm not quite sure what we'll do otherwise. We've struggled to score goals even with strikers playing And with Lawlor out I'm worried (even more than usual...) about our ability to keep a clean sheet too So, to sum up, I'm not ...
by al_quaker
Tue Nov 21, 2023 12:53 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Jacob Hazel
Replies: 114
Views: 73437

Re: Jacob Hazel

Based on performances this season, no great loss. Based on performances last season, a real loss.

Shame we couldn't keep him and Asanti, but presumably it comes down to finances

Time will tell if the club have made the right moves I guess
by al_quaker
Mon Nov 20, 2023 6:19 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: The Squad Now
Replies: 49
Views: 20453

Re: The Squad Now

Barnes was happy to stay though, and could have been retained. Same with Felix. Sorry - I know it's a minor detail in wider context, but I keep seeing it and saying it by return - Kaine intimated in the summer, and secondly when Josh arrived, that the distance/commute wasn't working for him anymore...