Darlo Uncovered

Dont think they had a shot at goal Our goalie made a great save at about 30 mins. A hard low shot that was dealt with brilliantly - this, to me was a key moment in the game. Apart from Mr Q walking around the pitch in what appeared to be black ladies stockings :o Last kick of the game their player ...

Thought Liddle was outstanding today covering as right back. I was doubtful that this formation would work with Campbell upfront but the front players look to link really well. Really like the potential of Donawa - love the fact he is not scared to have a shot at goal. Great to see Heaton back and h...

A draw was a fair result.
In terms of Laing I thought he did ok, they was a lack of passing options at times so he had to play it across the back or hoof it away.
Funniest bits of the night were the Physio running on and the guy on the Mic, he kept getting everything wrong ala Alan Partridge.

very good player - goal scoring midfielder. Presume he was allowed to leave because of the distance he would have to travel.

I think on the paper the additions look great this season.
However, I think the only area where we are short (literally) is up front.
I presume Alun will see how Campbell starts and if things are not going well, will venture into the loan market for a striker.

https://www.shropshirelive.com/sport/2019/07/24/interview-former-shrewsbury-town-winger-james-caton/ Read this, the guy is deluded. There is a running theme, he has been at loads of clubs over recent years and yet has not been offered a deal anywhere. On the fake injury debate that Caton is accused...

posted a pic on his Twitter account with a Darlo Shirt - with happy days mentioned.
Get him back Alun.

really good interview with Ray Simpson on the official website - things are looking positive for the season.

very harsh article on the BBC sport website about him - Stubbs got sacked very early on before Heaton got a chance in the first team, and then the new manager didn't fancy him so he never got a look in. I am surprised he hasn't came back as he is still young enough to get another shot, not doubt his...

One of my favourite memories at Blackwell was the game against North Ferriby in the snow, absolutely freezing cold, stood next to a group of lads with no coats who I think were just pass through and catching a game (think they were on a lads weekend). North Ferriby threw in the towel that game, they...

Hopefully this will be the midfielder we have been missing since Turnbull left. I reckon the main reason it went Pete Tonge for Tommy was that the team lacked leaders on the pitch, in this league you need characters with something about them. Main area of concern is up front at the minute, do we hav...

I’m sure it’s been posted in here but Jordan Nicholson has joined Reece Styche at Hereford. So (if true) Styche has notched up another Club to mark on his bedpost. Three in 12 months and counting. I never understood some fans "loyalty" to him. Yes circumstances may have meant we had to sell him, bu...

I’m sure it’s been posted in here but Jordan Nicholson has joined Reece Styche at Hereford.

Blimey you are quick off the mark :o Just listened to the interview on the York City youtube channel - looks like he wanted to go full time. Also it seems that Andy Collet is coaching at York. Wasn't he coaching with us at the start of last season? Could this be a reason for the demise of Maddison ...

for York.

is that we have been over paying for players (on wages and of course travel) and paying above the market rate. Alun seems more savvy and knows what a player should be paid in this league - all these players that have moved from Blyth have presumed moved to be on similar money at Darlo. I am wonderin...

Hopefully Jameson will sign and that will be the goalkeeper no.1 position filled. I am sure the lure of first team football will be a big factor. I don't think it is wise or financially viable to have two experienced first team keepers with our reduced budget especially with the option of the loan m...

I think we should forget about Maguire if York and Spendy want to chuck money at players then we need to walk away, we still are an attractive club to many a player at this level so we should be able to bring in a decent couple of strikers.

He also looked extremely fit for his age, it looked as though he was one of those ex-players that looked after himself fitness wise - whereas others let themselves go a bit - just shows you when your time is up its up! RIP

The Club advertising for head of academy

Signs for Aberdeen!

He’s a nice guy and I sincerely hope he does well there. But let’s face it, his career has been on a downward trajectory. He was in the Championship only five years ago so it’s quite a drop. And managing part-time non-league players will be different to being in charge of full time professional squ...

Hopefully scope for the new manager to bring in a decent amount of players plus loans. The defence does need sorting out as our goals against column was shocking last year however it improved towards the end of the season. We need a midfield spoiler as we were too light weight, hopefully we will ha...

Any word on who our assistant manager is and what role if any there is for Alan White?

I presume he is starting officially on the 27th not only because he wants a break but because he may have to give a months notice as per his contract??

Interesting comments about Ainge, can see some of those under contract potentially going as well.

At the end of the day managers get sacked, leave of their own accord, Blyth cannot hold him at gun point. No doubt it will happen to us again. But as per the above posts he must have applied for the job, we were inviting applications. They are only seeking legal advice, no doubt just to put the frig...

I'd say he'd be a decent shout for a national league job. He's definitely better off getting out of Blyth before he has to deal with next season anyway. Whether he comes to us or goes somewhere else. Exactly, like what Martin Gray should have done at the end of the season with Darlo. If your hearts...

Quite enjoyed new tricks

I am going to nail my colours to the mast and say our new manager is Alun Armstrong - done a very good job at Blyth - former Darlo player, having the rug from under him pulled - obviously it goes without saying that he wants to get out of this league as soon as possible - wonder what assurances (if ...