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by Robbie Painter
Sun Dec 31, 2017 7:15 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Ex Darlo Players who are in current Football Management
Replies: 17
Views: 9458

Re: Ex Darlo Players who are in current Football Management

Alan Dowson - manager at Hampton & Richmond Borough
by Robbie Painter
Wed Dec 27, 2017 2:26 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Darlington FC V Harrogate
Replies: 99
Views: 39827

Re: Darlington FC V Harrogate

I personally thought Beck's 'booing' was more of a pantomime, tongue in cheek booing. He got plenty of applause where we were near the tunnel. I think it was pantomime too. I don't blame him for moving on as he wanted full time football, although was his heart in it at the start of the season? He w...
by Robbie Painter
Sun Dec 17, 2017 2:42 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Current Cash Flow
Replies: 34
Views: 15438

Re: Current Cash Flow

It would be good if we had better online ticketing - maybe even an app that can be scanned at the turnstiles. This way we could offer tickets weeks before games all year round, at a reduced price (£10 or £12). The reduced price would encourage more people to buy upfront and allows a quicker access ...
by Robbie Painter
Wed Dec 06, 2017 12:21 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Public Meeting - 11/12/2017
Replies: 106
Views: 42598

Re: Public Meeting - 11/12/2017

http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/football/darlington/15684984.DARLINGTON__Meeting_announced_to_discuss_Quakers____future/ DARLINGTON supporters are invited to a presentation on the way forward for the club, when fans will hear ideas about Quakers’ future direction. Taking place next month at t...
by Robbie Painter
Sat Dec 02, 2017 2:13 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Did the club order the seating
Replies: 17
Views: 8613

Re: Did the club order the seating

From DFCSG statement last night: http://dfcsg.co.uk/?x=entry:entry171201-223829 We hope to be in a position to update fans next week on the expected delivery and installation dates for the new seating block and roofing. We look forward to working with the Football Club to make the best use of these ...
by Robbie Painter
Sun Nov 05, 2017 6:24 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Darlington v Brackley Town
Replies: 145
Views: 53799

Re: Darlington v Brackley Town

We've played 9 league games so far. Our average is 1511. I'm forecasting that we'll average 1543 for rest of season, purely because games against Salford, Harrogate, York & Blyth will pull in higher than average crowds, York in particular should be an excellent gate. The rest of the games, bar Kidde...
by Robbie Painter
Mon Oct 23, 2017 10:57 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Investment
Replies: 170
Views: 56253

Re: Investment

What a weird original post. Tell you what, fair enough if it's genuine, and if it is, contact board. It comes across as a wind up merchant, toying with peoples feelings. We've had enough disappointments over the years. Back on to the discussion from the rest of the thread though: Yes, i agree we're...
by Robbie Painter
Sun Oct 22, 2017 9:34 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Investment
Replies: 170
Views: 56253

Re: Investment

As the 75% rule comes from the articles of the club, and to change the articles of the club requires a 75% vote, would it not need a 75% vote in favour of changing the 75% rule....? EDIT: I'm personally happy with the 75% rule. Would ensure any significant change is backed by a very large proportio...
by Robbie Painter
Sun Oct 22, 2017 9:20 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Martin Gray Story/ Interview in today's Non League Paper
Replies: 44
Views: 23866

Re: Martin Gray Story/ Interview in today's Non League Paper

On the flip side, £2m invested into infrastructure would be rather handy What would £2m get us? . Our very own ground where all profits from the bar and hospitality would 100% go back into the club.. Even buy the ground from DRFC. Just thinking out loud. £2m wouldn't buy us our own ground - might g...
by Robbie Painter
Sun Oct 22, 2017 8:39 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Martin Gray Story/ Interview in today's Non League Paper
Replies: 44
Views: 23866

Re: Martin Gray Story/ Interview in today's Non League Paper

al_quaker wrote:On the flip side, £2m invested into infrastructure would be rather handy
What would £2m get us?
by Robbie Painter
Sun Oct 22, 2017 8:38 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Investment
Replies: 170
Views: 56253

Re: Investment

Thankyou for the reply,I am sure any potential investor would be very pleased to hear that.More views/opinions appreciated. It all depends on what terms any offer is made, what the investor or investors want to achieve and how they want to work with the current owner - i.e. the fans. I think most f...
by Robbie Painter
Sun Oct 22, 2017 8:28 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Martin Gray Story/ Interview in today's Non League Paper
Replies: 44
Views: 23866

Re: Martin Gray Story/ Interview in today's Non League Paper

£2m - sounds a lot doesn't it but in reality its 4 seasons of subsidising a full time playing budget. Then what?
by Robbie Painter
Sun Oct 22, 2017 7:53 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Investment
Replies: 170
Views: 56253

Re: Investment

Thankyou for the reply,I am sure any potential investor would be very pleased to hear that.More views/opinions appreciated. It all depends on what terms any offer is made, what the investor or investors want to achieve and how they want to work with the current owner - i.e. the fans. I think most f...
by Robbie Painter
Mon Oct 16, 2017 7:05 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: It will not be Armstrong
Replies: 23
Views: 10509

Re: It will not be Armstrong

It won't be Armstrong but it will be Tommy Wright. Talks ongoing Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I really hope not http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/15600020.DARLINGTON__After_Armstrong_says_no__is_Tommy_the_Wright_man_for_Quakers_/?ref=twtrec Though understood to be disappointed at not bei...
by Robbie Painter
Thu Oct 12, 2017 9:17 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Wanted Darlo video
Replies: 15
Views: 8718

Re: Wanted Darlo video

I would like a copy of the 2-1 win vs Bradford City, also on Sky from 08/09 season. Contacted Sky to see if I could purchase a copy but due to legal and contractual rights, they are unable to do this. :-( Would love to see this game again... Canny night that! What was it... 3 goals in the last 6 mi...
by Robbie Painter
Thu Oct 12, 2017 9:10 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Wanted Darlo video
Replies: 15
Views: 8718

Re: Wanted Darlo video

As anybody got any highlights or just the goals from the League (Worthington) cup games v Nottingham Forest played in 2000, home leg 2-2 Aug 22 2000 & away leg 2-1 Sep 6 2000 they can sell me, either vhs or dvd, give a good price for good quality, was the home leg shown live on sky sports at the ti...
by Robbie Painter
Sat Oct 07, 2017 7:40 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Team v Stockport
Replies: 71
Views: 32383

Re: Team v Stockport

I'm totally unconvinced by Saunders. Whilst I admire his work ethic, he has offered very little end product. I understand your thinking in terms of him being one of the main strikers but today was his first start of the season. Love his energy, effort & commitment and would play him most times at t...
by Robbie Painter
Fri Oct 06, 2017 1:07 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Team v Stockport
Replies: 71
Views: 32383

Re: Team v Stockport

I wonder if Burgess might make a comeback? Probably need Galbraith at LB now Ferguson has gone But apart from that, I'd probably go with that team. Although Cartman on his own up front looks a bit weak. Hopefully Syers can rediscover last seasons form if we're going to play a bit more football. Bur...
by Robbie Painter
Thu Sep 21, 2017 10:18 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: GARY BROWN INJURY?
Replies: 23
Views: 17639

Re: GARY BROWN INJURY?

He posted on facebook on Tuesday that he was in London having tests at a couple of places.
by Robbie Painter
Wed Sep 20, 2017 10:16 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: M & S
Replies: 50
Views: 22781

Re: M & S

RULES OF THE FA CHALLENGE CUP COMPETITION 24. DUAL INTERESTS AND ASSOCIATION (a) Save with the prior written consent of the Professional Game Board, no Club may participate in the Competition at any stage where that Club is interested in another Club which is participating in the Competition or wish...
by Robbie Painter
Wed Sep 06, 2017 2:22 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: DFC Board very quiet on the Fundraising
Replies: 51
Views: 28910

Re: DFC Board very quiet on the Fundraising

I must admit to being a bit disappointed myself about the lack of corporate sponsorship that we're received since returning to town. Maybe I read too much into the optimism surrounding our return but I had this vision of a queue of local businesses waiting for us to return to town to take turns thr...
by Robbie Painter
Mon Sep 04, 2017 11:10 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: DFC Board very quiet on the Fundraising
Replies: 51
Views: 28910

Re: DFC Board very quiet on the Fundraising

The target isn't reached , Then the presure,s on for Mr McLaren and Singh to come aboard to save us in December. If the rumours are to be believed, apparently Singh has been giving us money behind the scenes as goodwill gesture for what happened in the past. Got a heart of gold has Raj. Great bloke...
by Robbie Painter
Fri Sep 01, 2017 9:35 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Fewster signs for Spenny
Replies: 67
Views: 35445

Re: Fewster signs for Spenny

How wealthy is Brad Groves? If Spenny do go up, would he be prepared to bankroll them to the cost of a million? He'll already need 150k plus for them to be eligible for promotion this season? Anyway, I'd hope we could all think longer term. Slowly we are getting there regarding the infrastructure. ...
by Robbie Painter
Thu Aug 31, 2017 8:29 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Fenwick gone
Replies: 56
Views: 34193

Re: Fenwick gone

One month loans last 28 days, don't believe you can recall before then. Cartman has said on twitter his last game on loan is Sep 9th.
by Robbie Painter
Wed Aug 16, 2017 10:34 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: York City v Darlo Match Thread
Replies: 113
Views: 63438

Re: York City v Darlo Match Thread

An incredible away support for this level. Given we can take 1,000 away on a 100 mile round trip on a Tuesday night, I'll be pissed off to say the least if we only scrape 1,500-1,600 again on Saturday. Questions would need to be asked about a proportion of our fanbase, about whether they want our c...
by Robbie Painter
Wed Aug 09, 2017 11:44 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Bradley Fewster
Replies: 133
Views: 81945

Re: Bradley Fewster

Syers is 30 in November.

If we wanted to go full time under fan ownership then we'd need crowds in excess of 3k, probably closer to 3.5k.
by Robbie Painter
Thu Aug 03, 2017 9:58 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Work on the pitch has started
Replies: 82
Views: 57869

Re: Work on the pitch has started

According to latest tweet from CS signing of Heaton has been delayed Good news [emoji106] Cracking news - the lad now misses out on 2 months pay due to an injury. As he wont have a contract at Bamber Bridge or us. He also might miss out on moving up the pyramid completely if the move is delayed. It...
by Robbie Painter
Tue Aug 01, 2017 2:06 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Match highlights
Replies: 55
Views: 38126

Re: Match highlights

Its mandatory for the home side to video the game & provide assessor + away team with a recording. The uploading requirement is wrapped up with this deal: https://www.innovationbham.com/single-post/2017/07/11/Scout7-agrees-digital-partnership-with-the-National-League The restrictions on club's using...
by Robbie Painter
Sat Jul 22, 2017 2:27 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Tonight's game
Replies: 78
Views: 43870

Re: Tonight's game

This is how I think the league will pan out this year... Salford will replace Fylde at the top of the league. Salford have strengthened significantly and have signed a number of players a cut above this level (Hogan, Livesey, Piergianni, Maynard, Mafuta etc). York will finish runners up as they hav...
by Robbie Painter
Tue Jul 18, 2017 11:59 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Monday
Replies: 45
Views: 29418

Re: Monday

I have to say that a lot of credit should go to the board/volunteers/players/management for last night. I wasn't particularly looking forward to it, but really enjoyed the spectacle. Enjoyable game, arena wasn't actually too bad (I'm not saying I want to move there), the price of the car park wasn'...