Darlo Uncovered

AndyPark wrote: ↑

Sat Sep 26, 2020 1:15 pm

Apparently we held a practice match against Hartlepool United today and drew 2-2.

I must add this was mixed 11 from Pools.

Thought Hartlepool were trouncing Gateshead today?

Yep. Still feels like a lot of balls to juggle...it was a holding statement from the NL on the day they were due to make a decision so who knows what next. It's a holding statement as they are trying to work out how the season will pan out in a hurry. And given that most clubs will be bankrupt if t...

.....Staggering that South Shields were allowed to play in front of 600 fans. Sent from my moto g(6) play using Tapatalk Why? Because 3 pubs completely unrelated to the football club break rules regarding social distancing ( one in relation to a funeral wake) is no reason South Shields FC can't hos...

.....Staggering that South Shields were allowed to play in front of 600 fans. Sent from my moto g(6) play using Tapatalk Why? Because 3 pubs completely unrelated to the football club break rules regarding social distancing ( one in relation to a funeral wake) is no reason South Shields FC can't hos...

The first of many? https://amp.theguardian.com/football/2020/sep/22/we-have-got-a-week-to-two-weeks-left-says-dover-owner-jim-parmenter They won’t make £80K a month from playing games that’s for sure. What he means is he’ll no longer fund them. They were one of the first to warn of doom when season...

The first of many?

https://amp.theguardian.com/football/20 ... -parmenter

if we dont start the season, or play a full season, then how can promotion or relegation happen. It also means any football below the "elite" levels is a waste of time. It will be like how the Darlo cricket league worked this summer, nothing riding on the games. You could still have promotions and ...

It all boils down to whether we play the season or not. If we don't play the season I don't know how far the BtB will last us given we won't actually have players to pay. The strange situation we have now in the pyramid. 1 - Playing 2 - Playing 3 - Playing (only playing on basis there would be fans...

FROM BBC WEBPAGE. Personally I don't see how the government can help the "arts sector" without bailing out lower league football. .... Government will argue that there is so much money in football ( at top level) that they need to sort out the problems themselves That's wrong. There's money in Arts...

theoriginalfatcat wrote: ↑

Tue Sep 22, 2020 9:51 am

FROM BBC WEBPAGE. Personally I don't see how the government can help the "arts sector" without bailing out lower league football.


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Government will argue that there is so much money in football ( at top level) that they need to sort out the problems themselves

Wonder what happens to the FA Cup game? Could have contract implications if that game goes ahead but then no league games following. Would you have to bring players back and start paying them but then no games to play after. Are players not already being paid given all clubs have had to start pre s...

theoriginalfatcat wrote: ↑

Tue Sep 22, 2020 8:33 am

Looks like no fans allowed, and our league says with no fans, no games!

Its depressing isn't it?

It is also worrying for clubs in general and their ability to survive.

What is even worse is having to spend Saturday's with out an excuse to get away from the missus

I'm guessing here, but in legal documents when it says 'Should' that is actually an imperative - i.e. it means 'must' I'd be surprised if the same principle didn't apply here - that 'it's best if spectators keep away from games' actually means that local authorities will say they can't attend. I'm ...

First match is away at Fylde - with Lancashire set to go into partial lockdown. I'm still wondering if the league season will actually start at beginning of October. There is still no clear picture re crowds being allowed back. Nor have any clubs held test events at grounds where there will be stan...

lo36789 wrote: ↑

Thu Sep 17, 2020 8:03 pm

Well quite but isn't our manager locked down now...

People can still travel for work, so AA is ok

Vodka_Vic wrote: ↑

Thu Sep 17, 2020 3:56 pm

No spectators allowed at NE grounds during the local lockdown

Thats the Northern League and NPL clubs struggling then or games postponed then.

Its going to make it difficult for every club in NE to survive

A bit of a speculative story on the https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8743185/Premier-League-clubs-fear-return-crowds-stadiums-pushed-NOVEMBER.html Has worrying implications for all Elite clubs. If its going to be another month at least without fans, does that mean no NL games until...

Really sad and terrible timing as I assume they're now too late to compete at any level this season as a phoenix club. I really wish the FA would try and be understanding regarding phoenix clubs. It's bad enough clubs going pop, but it is a reality. This is Bury all over again, who had to sit out a...

Quite right the only way at the moment is to manage the VIRUS the best we all can, for now life as we knew it has gone, everyone now knows what is needed to stay safe, managing the situation until hopefully a vaccine is found is really what people have to do. Face covering, distancing, handwashing,...

It was seriously meant. We live in dangerous times, We all need to be careful, anyone who underestimates this virus is being foolish. There are a lot of foolish people out there, and worse even more selfish ones. I think the genuine real worry is that the season will start and then be suspended yet...

If the season doesn't start we don't have obligations to players basically. The standard FA contract effectively works starting from when the playing season begins. I suspect Alun may be a different matter. We would still owe the rugby club for the license to operate - maybe unless that is also dep...

If no fans are going to be allowed back to Elite sporting events in the near future, I hope the deal for playing at the Arena is on a per game basis, not on an annual / quarterly basis Otherwise club could have 2 rental liabilities and no income Why would you hope that . Why would I hope that? Mayb...

If no fans are going to be allowed back to Elite sporting events in the near future, I hope the deal for playing at the Arena is on a per game basis, not on an annual / quarterly basis Otherwise club could have 2 rental liabilities and no income Why would you hope that ? . Why would I hope that? Ma...

If no fans are going to be allowed back to Elite sporting events in the near future, I hope the deal for playing at the Arena is on a per game basis, not on an annual / quarterly basis Otherwise club could have 2 rental liabilities and no income

At a football ground, there’ll be protocols and measures in place e.g. social distancing, hand sanitisers, one-way systems, officials supposedly enforcing rules, and so on. Hence why organised sporting events are exempt. Whether it stays that way, who knows. The only issue I can see is if they lift...

I see BetVictor have some odds up for the National North https://www.betvictor.com/en-gb/sports/240/meetings/120837110/events/1289069300 York 3/1 favourites, Fylde 4/1, Boston 10/1, us, Brackley and Chester 12/1, Chorley and Spennymoor Town 14/1. Kiddy are 50/1 - has something happened there?! York...

The two trial events mentioned in the interview. These involve 300 persons for one then 600 for the other. Do I suppose that these will be hastily arranged pre-season friendlies that a few supporters will be allowed to attend to test the arrangements for social distancing? will depend on the govern...

Starting to get worried that we might not get too far this season. Around 6 northern league games cancelled and a few in the midlands I believe. Couple of city players have it, it’s coming back again Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Sadly this is a concern. Quite a few games postponed in South Ea...

Interesting story in Daily Mail

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/articl ... WEEKS.html

Not sure testing is able to cope with numbers though

Fat Josh without giving your identity away what is your grudge are you a former employee of DFC ? Have you connections to Darlington rugby club ? Are you a former board member or if you hold a grudge against the club which you seemingly do why won't you at least have the decency to tell us what the...