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- Wed Jul 12, 2023 9:39 am
- Forum: Virtual Feethams
- Topic: Echo casting doubt on plans for new ground
- Replies: 45
- Views: 7174
Re: Echo casting doubt on plans for new ground
Combining residential elements into a sports stadium isn't a new idea, it's been done at Leyton Orient and FC Eskilstuna in Sweden, to name two off the top of my head. I can imagine a situation where a residential developer would get planning permission for something that they otherwise wouldn't hav...
- Mon May 22, 2023 7:04 am
- Forum: Virtual Feethams
- Topic: D.J. interview online now.
- Replies: 124
- Views: 12228
- Sat May 20, 2023 7:53 am
- Forum: Virtual Feethams
- Topic: D.J. interview online now.
- Replies: 124
- Views: 12228
Re: D.J. interview online now.
Major investment would be a gamble, but one we would have to take (if the opportunity arises), if our ambition is to progress through the leagues. We're clearly at the limit of what we can achieve with the current model - and there's no shame in that. AFC Wimbledon (21st League Two) Chesterfield (N...
- Sat May 20, 2023 7:16 am
- Forum: Virtual Feethams
- Topic: D.J. interview online now.
- Replies: 124
- Views: 12228
Re: D.J. interview online now.
The problem isn’t always who we sell to, it’s who they then sell to. We’ve had one offer of investment in 11 years, from the parasite that put us in this position. I’d be extremely hesitant to accept any major investment. You make a good point. A part of me is content to keep turning up to watch NL...
- Sat May 20, 2023 6:51 am
- Forum: Virtual Feethams
- Topic: D.J. interview online now.
- Replies: 124
- Views: 12228
Re: D.J. interview online now.
If we actively promoted the opportunity things may be different. One condition I would impose on an outside investor would be that they couldn’t make loans to the club. Any financial inputs would have to be gifts, or purchasing additional shares (as is the case now with the BTB money acquiring more...
- Sat May 20, 2023 4:51 am
- Forum: Virtual Feethams
- Topic: D.J. interview online now.
- Replies: 124
- Views: 12228
Re: D.J. interview online now.
Darlofan97 said “He - and we - need to be very careful with what we wish for. There aren't a lot of people out there with good intentions willing to lose stacks of cash on a loss-making football club with no assets.” There are currently about 600 of them in Darlington. Accumulatively, they do what y...
- Fri May 19, 2023 6:54 pm
- Forum: Virtual Feethams
- Topic: D.J. interview online now.
- Replies: 124
- Views: 12228
Re: D.J. interview online now.
Summary: Up to £10m required for stadium and associated revenue generating assets. DJ accepts (subject to owners' approval) that we need external investment. It's clear we are at the limit of where we can get to with the current model, without the above mentioned investment. Some will be happy with ...
- Mon May 08, 2023 8:06 am
- Forum: Virtual Feethams
- Topic: Darlington united
- Replies: 58
- Views: 14708
Re: Darlington united
I think it's just a rather imaginative way of saying that a new stadium, bought on borrowed money, isn't the answer for Darlington FC.
- Sun Apr 23, 2023 5:34 pm
- Forum: Virtual Feethams
- Topic: Every cloud has a silver lining.
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4394
Re: Every cloud has a silver lining.
I wouldn't expect younger supporters to understand the rivalry, and mutual dislike, in the 70's. 80's and 90's. From a Hartlepool supporter punching Gabbiadini after the play off semi final to seeing three Darlo supporters running for their lives, after a game at Hartlepool, being chased by a gang o...
- Wed Apr 19, 2023 7:30 pm
- Forum: Virtual Feethams
- Topic: Darlington v Curzon Ashton Tuesday April 18th2023
- Replies: 77
- Views: 12093
Re: Darlington v Curzon Ashton Tuesday April 18th2023
I'd love to see a detailed explanation about how a new stadium can generate more revenue, over and above all the costs of operating it and funding the debt.
- Wed Apr 19, 2023 6:18 am
- Forum: Virtual Feethams
- Topic: Darlington v Curzon Ashton Tuesday April 18th2023
- Replies: 77
- Views: 12093
Re: Darlington v Curzon Ashton Tuesday April 18th2023
Echo all the comments above, An awful evening. Looking at the remaining fixtures, I still think 2 wins would see us into the playoffs, although how that could be achieved is beyond belief. Gloucester and Alfreton have tough fixtures on Saturday versus Farsley and Blyth respectively, both fighting to...
- Tue Apr 18, 2023 7:33 am
- Forum: Virtual Feethams
- Topic: Club Statement
- Replies: 37
- Views: 6062
Re: Club Statement
That's a blast from the past , day's of people saying a certain Mr Uriah Rennie did this in a cup match was it. That was the FACup v Solihull Borough. In the first match at Feethams, the Ref (not Rennie) was allegedly seen with an envelope. In the replay at Solihull, Rennie was appointed and allowe...
- Sun Apr 16, 2023 7:10 am
- Forum: Virtual Feethams
- Topic: Play offs
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4499
Play offs
Win our game in hand on Tuesday and we’re 5th. The play offs are still in our hands. Whilst current form suggests this outcome is unlikely, surely the time for reflection and analysis would be when there is no longer a mathematical chance. Some of the comments being made at the moment may well be ju...
- Tue Apr 11, 2023 6:57 pm
- Forum: Virtual Feethams
- Topic: Darlington V Bradford PA
- Replies: 113
- Views: 14836
Re: Darlington V Bradford PA
A new ground will be at least two seasons away.
If and when it happens, I truly hope that it will be the panacea that some people are expecting.
If and when it happens, I truly hope that it will be the panacea that some people are expecting.
- Thu Mar 30, 2023 8:05 am
- Forum: Virtual Feethams
- Topic: Latest Accounts
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3430
Re: Latest Accounts
Two things caught my eye (other than those already mentioned): The balance sheet is boosted by a current book valuation of £387,000 for Land and Buildings. This will be the infrastructure at Blackwell, which, in reality, is worth nothing. Our playing budget appears to be in line with the NLN median...
- Thu Mar 30, 2023 6:02 am
- Forum: Virtual Feethams
- Topic: Latest Accounts
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3430
Re: Latest Accounts
Two things caught my eye (other than those already mentioned): The balance sheet is boosted by a current book valuation of £387,000 for Land and Buildings. This will be the infrastructure at Blackwell, which, in reality, is worth nothing. Our playing budget appears to be in line with the NLN median....
- Mon Mar 20, 2023 9:27 am
- Forum: Virtual Feethams
- Topic: Hereford Saturday
- Replies: 55
- Views: 9508
Re: Hereford Saturday
What has happened to the Tin Shed? The atmosphere seems to get better every game and the number of people staying back for a minute or two to applaud the players is good to see. There's something building there. My Man of the Match goes to all those involved. ps: Partly due to the above, and partly ...
- Wed Mar 15, 2023 7:27 pm
- Forum: Virtual Feethams
- Topic: Hereford Saturday
- Replies: 55
- Views: 9508
Re: Hereford Saturday
Play offs would generate a bit more revenue. However, winning the playoffs would be a problem. We would have to try to survive with a similar budget to now (including another routine call via Boost the Budget). I'm not sure how long we are given to upgrade our stadium to conference standards, but th...
- Fri Feb 03, 2023 10:14 am
- Forum: Virtual Feethams
- Topic: So Faverdale or Skerningham
- Replies: 133
- Views: 26657
Re: So Faverdale or Skerningham
I will be surprised (pleasantly) if the new stadium goes ahead. My thoughts below are based on what I have read in the public domain - I have no "inside" knowledge. DJ mentioned an interest rate of 7% some time ago, pre rate increases, which will probably take this to 10%. Initial estimates I have r...
- Tue Jan 03, 2023 11:08 am
- Forum: Virtual Feethams
- Topic: Scarborough Stoppage
- Replies: 31
- Views: 6788
Re: Scarborough Stoppage
I fully agree with all of the comments that have been made decrying the behaviour of a small minority of attendees (on both sides of the ground) towards one of the Assistant referees yesterday. However, at every football ground, on every Saturday, up and down the country, we hear large numbers of pe...
- Sun Nov 13, 2022 4:05 pm
- Forum: Virtual Feethams
- Topic: Darlington V Flyde
- Replies: 108
- Views: 13719
Re: Darlington V Flyde
Disappointing crowd, let's face it you're never going to get a better day in November than we had yesterday. Top of the league, beautiful weather, where's the 2,000? Where is it? No doubt the stay aways will have been planning on their next day away on the piss, maybe Scarborough away. Maybe if we'...
- Sun Nov 13, 2022 3:23 pm
- Forum: Virtual Feethams
- Topic: Darlington V Flyde
- Replies: 108
- Views: 13719
Re: Darlington V Flyde
Disappointing crowd, let's face it you're never going to get a better day in November than we had yesterday. Top of the league, beautiful weather, where's the 2,000? Where is it? No doubt the stay aways will have been planning on their next day away on the piss, maybe Scarborough away. Maybe if we'...
- Sun Nov 13, 2022 3:21 pm
- Forum: Virtual Feethams
- Topic: Darlington V Flyde
- Replies: 108
- Views: 13719
Re: Darlington V Flyde
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- Tue Oct 25, 2022 5:57 am
- Forum: Virtual Feethams
- Topic: So Faverdale or Skerningham
- Replies: 133
- Views: 26657
Re: So Faverdale or Skerningham
As I mentioned on another thread, I wonder if the financial plan for the new stadium still works with higher interest rates. Before anyone starts a political rant, interest rates have increased globally and the BofE base rate is still lower than the FED in the USA. This was always a risk with a high...
- Wed Oct 19, 2022 7:38 am
- Forum: Virtual Feethams
- Topic: New ground
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3862
Re: New ground
I wonder if the movement in interest rates will impact the plan.
- Mon Oct 17, 2022 3:12 pm
- Forum: Virtual Feethams
- Topic: So Faverdale or Skerningham
- Replies: 133
- Views: 26657
Re: So Faverdale or Skerningham
On a side note, Rugby Club bods I know say, according to the terms of the lease, that they will inherit the assets we have installed at BM and we can't take them with us. Can anyone verify this?
- Fri Oct 14, 2022 9:26 am
- Forum: Virtual Feethams
- Topic: So Faverdale or Skerningham
- Replies: 133
- Views: 26657
Re: So Faverdale or Skerningham
Who actually owns the land at BM? I was told it’s DBC, RC lease ends at the same time of our licence to play at BM. If we move I can’t see RC surviving long term. Checking on free information at Land Registry, some of land there is Freehold & some is Leasehold Can you expand on that please? Is the ...
- Mon Oct 03, 2022 5:59 pm
- Forum: Virtual Feethams
- Topic: The amount of Darlo games attended.
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3433
Re: The amount of Darlo games attended.
Not sure how many Darlo games I've been to in total, but I do keep a note of grounds visited.
I've seen a Darlo first team play at 159 grounds.
I've seen a Darlo first team play at 159 grounds.
- Sat Aug 06, 2022 6:38 pm
- Forum: Virtual Feethams
- Topic: Darlington V Gloucester
- Replies: 69
- Views: 16368
Re: Darlington V Gloucester
Cappuccino was acceptably hot and tasty at £2
- Mon Jul 18, 2022 5:42 pm
- Forum: Virtual Feethams
- Topic: DJ Interview 18/07/22
- Replies: 32
- Views: 7845
Re: DJ Interview 18/07/22
On another associated note, does anyone know how many of our squad rely only on their salary from us for income, and how many also have other jobs?
If there is a high proportion of the former, then we are professional anyway.
If there is a high proportion of the former, then we are professional anyway.