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by al_quaker
Tue Jan 03, 2023 1:18 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Scarborough Away - Mon 2nd Jan (SOLD OUT)
Replies: 133
Views: 22261

Re: Scarborough Away - Mon 2nd Jan (SOLD OUT)

There were a handful of sexist comments made early on but these seemed to stop after the first delay. If the official had continued the second half on the same line she probably wouldn’t have had any more comments made. The fact she swapped lines left her open to the same thing happening with the h...
by al_quaker
Fri Nov 18, 2022 12:23 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: JOE LEESLEY
Replies: 136
Views: 21784

Re: JOE LEESLEY

Totally get that we have to be financially secure, but also good management also look at the big picture . Top of league and an opportunity become available to strengthen with a proven player who wants to come and everyone agrees would be an asset. Doesn’t happy very often. Don’t buy the “ he wante...
by al_quaker
Fri Nov 18, 2022 8:19 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: JOE LEESLEY
Replies: 136
Views: 21784

Re: JOE LEESLEY

Signing players we couldn't afford wrapped up as ambition is why we have had so many issues over the years. Shame, as he's a good player, but we've still got a good team.
by al_quaker
Sat Nov 12, 2022 5:02 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Darlington V Flyde
Replies: 108
Views: 13630

Re: Darlington V Flyde

Decent game, beaten by the better team, awful ref
by al_quaker
Thu Oct 27, 2022 12:41 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Buxton v Darlo
Replies: 88
Views: 10741

Re: Buxton v Darlo

Can we maybe not panic? We've had an outstanding start to the season, and this is a minor wobble. A win on Saturday and everyone is happy again. My thoughts exactly - If we don't pick up results in the next 2 games then sure, but it's only 1 particularly unexpected result so far since our big winni...
by al_quaker
Fri Oct 14, 2022 1:09 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Luke charman
Replies: 132
Views: 38274

Re: Luke charman

https://www.afcfylde.co.uk/luke-charman-joins-the-coasters-for-a-club-record-fee/ 2 year deal for Charman. Seems fully recovered from his injury and with Hatfield earlier they have the money to pick our best players, wonder if we get a small percentage of his fee? It was reported at the time that w...
by al_quaker
Wed Sep 28, 2022 9:27 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Darlington V Blyth
Replies: 44
Views: 6855

Re: Darlington V Blyth

Someone I was talking to last night was complaining that we haven't played well all season , I'm not sure I agree about that because we have at times - but the bottom line is if you don't concede goals and you've got match winners who pop up with goals when you need them, then you can play how you ...
by al_quaker
Tue Sep 20, 2022 12:05 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: FA Cup Q3
Replies: 111
Views: 16607

Re: FA Cup Q3

Away to Hyde
by al_quaker
Mon Aug 22, 2022 3:22 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Darlington v Banbury Aug 20th
Replies: 57
Views: 10381

Re: Darlington v Banbury Aug 20th

We could really do with finding a Jake Cooper type on loan so we don't have to rush either of the casualties back before their time resulting in a potential breakdown and an even longer time out. I assume Emery is not ready even though he's not a kid. Never played at this level and would be a tough...
by al_quaker
Mon Aug 22, 2022 1:17 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Darlington v Banbury Aug 20th
Replies: 57
Views: 10381

Re: Darlington v Banbury Aug 20th

I thought Maddison had a few bright moments. Put in a couple of good balls into the box (which our other wide players frustratingly don't do enough of), and had one of our few shots on target in the game. Clearly still a long way away in terms of fitness, but he should only get better I thought the ...
by al_quaker
Mon Jul 25, 2022 6:20 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Give Them Wings. Film.
Replies: 33
Views: 8311

Re: Give Them Wings. Film.

https://bulldog-film.com/award-winning-drama-give-them-wings-launches-uk-release-with-london-darlington-premiere-screening-events/ 'Available to buy/rent on Digital HD from 1st August', so at a guess I would say it would be available to purchase through things like Amazon Prime, Apple TV, Sky Store,...
by al_quaker
Tue Jul 05, 2022 9:09 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: mark beck
Replies: 88
Views: 18276

Re: mark beck

Interesting update to the Echo piece on Beck (/ I missed it the first time around) (https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/20254701.darlington-mark-beck-back-training-quakers/) - "But there is likely to be an exit before the season starts with winger Kevin Dos Santos understood to be on the verge o...
by al_quaker
Mon Jul 04, 2022 2:56 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: mark beck
Replies: 88
Views: 18276

Re: mark beck

He’s training with us, and according to the Echo, he’d be willing to accept a deal: https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/20254701.darlington-mark-beck-back-training-quakers/ Get the impression if another club came in with a full time offer that would complicate things but he’s clearly someone we...
by al_quaker
Mon Jun 13, 2022 9:01 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Retained list
Replies: 153
Views: 39079

Re: Retained list

Griffiths has signed a new contract

https://darlingtonfc.co.uk/news/kallum-signs-new-deal
by al_quaker
Mon May 30, 2022 1:20 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: BTB - It's back
Replies: 114
Views: 36502

Re: BTB - It's back

105k up

I'm staggered, in the current climate, that we even got close to 6 figures to be honest. Kudos to everyone who has contributed (or who will over the next day or so!)
by al_quaker
Fri May 20, 2022 6:30 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: New stadium funding
Replies: 244
Views: 53432

Re: New stadium funding

Perhaps we aren't planning on financing it all through borrowing? Maybe there are grants/political money available.
by al_quaker
Fri May 20, 2022 9:39 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: New stadium funding
Replies: 244
Views: 53432

Re: New stadium funding

Would a 'purpose built ground' fit in with Eastbourne redevelopment?
by al_quaker
Fri May 20, 2022 7:52 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: New stadium funding
Replies: 244
Views: 53432

Re: New stadium funding

Not a huge amount of detail (understandably at this stage), but to get confirmation that this is happening and that we have politicians onside is great. And, as ever, I'm struck with how lucky we are to have DJ involved.
by al_quaker
Wed May 11, 2022 9:42 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Retained list
Replies: 153
Views: 39079

Re: Retained list

To be honest I think that Mondal and Rivers are lucky that they're already contracted for next season otherwise I'd fancy that they'd have been released. A bit sad to see Smith, Ellis and Cassidy go. It may be a case that we would have kept Ellis but he had the chance to go into management, so all ...
by al_quaker
Thu Apr 28, 2022 1:22 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Signings
Replies: 81
Views: 20282

Re: Signings

ReeceStyche’sManbun wrote:
Tue Apr 19, 2022 1:07 pm
Got to get a striker in, Jacob Hazel would be the one I’d be going for all round striker pace power strength and knows where the goal is.
Whitby confirm they've rejected a bid from a National North club for him. No idea if it's us or not
by al_quaker
Tue Apr 26, 2022 12:04 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Raj Singh
Replies: 64
Views: 11702

Re: Raj Singh

He also says he’s a new Darlo fan, but joined this messageboard in April 2017 (so around the time Raj tried to get back on the scene with Martin Gray’s backing). And also says elsewhere his first season was 07/08 http://www.darlofc.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=39928&p=482661#p482661 Young when S...
by al_quaker
Tue Apr 26, 2022 8:03 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Lawlor signs 2 year deal
Replies: 30
Views: 5746

Re: Lawlor signs 2 year deal

Superb news. Wheater and Lawlor have looked our best CB partnership since we got to this league. Good to see we are getting key players signed up early, and on 2 year contracts in some cases - the advantage (presumably) of our much improved financial position, boosted further with the sales of Charm...
by al_quaker
Tue Apr 12, 2022 9:20 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Tommy Taylor signs new deal
Replies: 17
Views: 4410

Re: Tommy Taylor signs new deal

Great news - biggest compliment I can give him is I never worry about him, which couldn't have been said for many keepers we've had since getting back to the National North!

Lawlor next please!
by al_quaker
Mon Apr 11, 2022 8:51 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Alfreton V Darlington
Replies: 51
Views: 11886

Re: Alfreton V Darlington

Yes Storey looks fortunate to escape with a yellow. He had a good game back apart from that. Stick him alongside an experienced defender and he normally looks pretty decent. Lawlor was excellent - really hope we can get him signed up for next season. Second penalty was clear as day - it was right in...
by al_quaker
Sat Apr 02, 2022 10:35 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Our rivals
Replies: 46
Views: 11336

Re: Our rivals

Old Git wrote:
Sat Apr 02, 2022 10:06 am
I was referring to our current local rivals not ancient history that has little relevance to our present situation.
By that logic, it could be argued that Newcastle and Sunderland aren't rivals
by al_quaker
Fri Apr 01, 2022 8:09 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Our rivals
Replies: 46
Views: 11336

Re: Our rivals

This thread is going to give a clue to posters ages isn't it :lol:
by al_quaker
Fri Mar 25, 2022 3:21 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: New Signing or Signings
Replies: 40
Views: 10492

Re: New Signing or Signings

On March 3 Telford tweeted "we can confirm that Dominic McHale departed the club this morning." That doesn't make this move sound like a loan. Been clarified by a local journalist that he was away from the club but still under contract Anyway, an interesting signing. Clearly got talent, so lets see...
by al_quaker
Wed Mar 23, 2022 2:38 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Darlington v Southport
Replies: 55
Views: 12082

Re: Darlington v Southport

It's not always worked out for Cassidy, but I think it's nonsense to compare him to Ainge or suggest the "ball needs to be within 1m or he ain't bothering"
by al_quaker
Wed Mar 23, 2022 11:15 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Darlington v Southport
Replies: 55
Views: 12082

Re: Darlington v Southport

No idea what he was referring to with regards his comment about us cheating a little bit. Probably the two penalty incidents which both looked a bit questionable to me Anyway, a really good performance last night - one of our best all season. The only downside would be only taking one of the pletho...
by al_quaker
Wed Mar 23, 2022 10:59 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Darlington v Southport
Replies: 55
Views: 12082

Re: Darlington v Southport

No idea what he was referring to with regards his comment about us cheating a little bit. Probably the two penalty incidents which both looked a bit questionable to me Anyway, a really good performance last night - one of our best all season. The only downside would be only taking one of the pletho...