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by H1987
Thu Oct 27, 2022 12:21 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: So Faverdale or Skerningham
Replies: 133
Views: 26454

Re: So Faverdale or Skerningham

I'm not sure we will be in the business of spending any more than necessary. If moving the stands from BM is a cheap option, I imagine we would do it. I'm still yet to be convinced we will have access to anything like that amount of money. It seems like fantasy economics to me. I'll be more than hap...
by H1987
Tue Oct 25, 2022 9:52 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: So Faverdale or Skerningham
Replies: 133
Views: 26454

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? IF we were to get a 5,000-6,000 capacity stadium (and that is a big if, because it's all subject to plan...
by H1987
Tue Oct 25, 2022 9:50 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: So Faverdale or Skerningham
Replies: 133
Views: 26454

Re: So Faverdale or Skerningham

Just to add a couple of further points from the recent fans' forum with DJ - and these are only my interpretations of what DJ was saying. He mentioned that the 4G pitch could / should be the first part of a new stadium development to be built - hopefully providing a revenue stream for the club up-f...
by H1987
Tue Oct 25, 2022 9:49 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: So Faverdale or Skerningham
Replies: 133
Views: 26454

Re: So Faverdale or Skerningham

We didn’t move the temporary stands from Bishop because it was put to a public vote I don't remember it boiling down to this? I recall it being quite high cost and given they wouldn't benefit ground grading it wasn't commercially viable to do it? I suspect it will boil down to commercial viability ...
by H1987
Mon Oct 24, 2022 4:41 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: So Faverdale or Skerningham
Replies: 133
Views: 26454

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? IF we were to get a 5,000-6,000 capacity stadium (and that is a big if, because it's all subject to plan...
by H1987
Tue Oct 18, 2022 2:07 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: So Faverdale or Skerningham
Replies: 133
Views: 26454

Re: So Faverdale or Skerningham

I think it would be nice to know what the situation is with next season if we were to be promoted. I find only talking about the football league ground criteria as running before we can walk, and the league above should be our focus. Christ, look at Wrexham. They’re being generously funded by one of...
by H1987
Mon Oct 17, 2022 1:10 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: So Faverdale or Skerningham
Replies: 133
Views: 26454

Re: So Faverdale or Skerningham

The club have released what they call an update, but I am very much struggling to find any new information in there whatsoever? Beyond that they hope to choose a site by the end of the year I think we knew everything else.

We need a shrug emoji on here.
by H1987
Fri Oct 14, 2022 2:56 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Luke charman
Replies: 132
Views: 38288

Re: Luke charman

I’m pretty surprised no one in the level above fancied him. But maybe they wouldn’t pay what Fylde have. Fake plastics that they are.
by H1987
Thu Oct 13, 2022 2:47 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: A,A
Replies: 6
Views: 1533

Re: A,A

Hopefully it’s not the jinx it often is!
by H1987
Thu Oct 13, 2022 2:46 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: So Faverdale or Skerningham
Replies: 133
Views: 26454

Re: So Faverdale or Skerningham

Of the two I would prefer Faverdale but both are much worse than trying to buy a plot at Blackwell.

Hopefully whenever the club release some details there is more to it than the political backing of a mayor on borrowed time.
by H1987
Thu Oct 13, 2022 2:21 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Marcus Maddison
Replies: 25
Views: 5931

Re: Marcus Maddison

All the best to him. I think it was worth the gamble on our behalf. Wonder if someone like Blyth might give him a crack, if he’s still up for it. Not much detail in the statement as to why. It could be that he doesn’t fancy it anymore.
by H1987
Thu Oct 13, 2022 2:17 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Ian Clark
Replies: 28
Views: 4598

Re: Ian Clark

The beard aside, he hasn't changed much over the years! I'll always remember him for his goal against Grimsby on the opening day of the 2004/05 season, we sh*thoused it that day! Thought exactly the same, the bugger must have found the fountain of youth somewhere around here. He must be over 50, he...
by H1987
Mon Oct 03, 2022 12:31 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: FA Cup Q3
Replies: 111
Views: 16609

Re: FA Cup Q3

Pre season we all thought that Hazel was a proper goalscorer, played most games as the lone forward and looked a real threat, even against decent opposition. We then signed beck and have asked him to play a completely different role to he probably ever has! For me, he is not a wide left, and either...
by H1987
Fri Sep 30, 2022 11:59 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Darlington V Blyth
Replies: 44
Views: 6857

Re: Darlington V Blyth

Similar game to Saturday. They were neat and tidy, but lacked anything up top. We were sloppy all over the pitch - poor passing, bad first touch, choosing wrong option. One of Lambert's worst games I think. Nothing really worked for him, and his set pieces were mostly dreadful. One thing I would sa...
by H1987
Fri Sep 30, 2022 11:58 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Managerial axe...
Replies: 21
Views: 4735

Re: Managerial axe...

shildonlad wrote:
Fri Sep 30, 2022 10:29 am
norwich darlo wrote:
Fri Sep 30, 2022 7:37 am
You can add Fylde to the list their manager has resigned.
Should never have been hired, painted flyde in a very bad light
Like Fydle needed that to paint them in a bad light. Horrible, fake plastic club.
by H1987
Fri Sep 30, 2022 11:57 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: FA Cup Q3
Replies: 111
Views: 16609

Re: FA Cup Q3

If it ever came to it, I’d like to think the Rugby Club would allow concrete step terracing at the open end to get us up to the required 4,000 capacity (in the event we were to be promoted). It would, of course, all have to be at our expense. The Rugby Club don’t want wholesale stadium changes to g...
by H1987
Mon Sep 26, 2022 4:54 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Early kick offs in general…
Replies: 38
Views: 6683

Re: Early kick offs in general…

To be honest, I hate them, but this winter it's going to make sense. I'd sooner it's only a slight adjustment rather than *much* earlier (i.e. midday). 2 pm should be more than enough though, given most games they aren't needed for the first half.
by H1987
Sun Sep 04, 2022 4:28 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: FA Cup draw
Replies: 30
Views: 6092

Re: FA Cup draw

Whitby away please :thumbup:
by H1987
Thu Sep 01, 2022 4:10 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Shock as Spendy 'Both sides' trouble
Replies: 9
Views: 2345

Re: Shock as Spendy 'Both sides' trouble

Aye, maybe you're right. I find it all mealy-mouthed and weasel-worded. 'Colleagues' follows that pattern, and let's be honest, it wasn't only from the end of the game. I've no time for our fans chucking stuff, but I think we know *why* something was thrown... because their player, in a moment of ce...
by H1987
Thu Sep 01, 2022 3:57 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: August thoughts
Replies: 18
Views: 4173

Re: August thoughts

I feel like September will really give us an idea of what to expect this season. I'm still very optimistic.

Boston (H)
Telford (A)
Bradford PA (A)
Peterborough S (H)
Blyth (H)

Very interesting. I still believe we can make the playoffs this year.
by H1987
Thu Sep 01, 2022 3:48 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Shock as Spendy 'Both sides' trouble
Replies: 9
Views: 2345

Shock as Spendy 'Both sides' trouble

https://spennymoortownfc.co.uk/2022/09/01/moors-chief-message-to-fans/ :roll: Not defending our idiots (in fact, I'm very eager to condemn them) but you can't make an apology riddled with 'whataboutery' like this. As for 'learning from past mistakes' regarding segregation - well you haven't, have yo...
by H1987
Mon Aug 22, 2022 5:25 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Fathers and sons who played for Darlington
Replies: 9
Views: 2121

Re: Fathers and sons who played for Darlington

Rhys Armstrong is still on the books isn't he? Google says he is 19... apparently he has played for Blyth (when he was 16!) but I can't find a record of him playing for us. I'd assume he has at least played a Durham cup game, but I don't ever recall him featuring in the first team. There isn't much ...
by H1987
Mon Aug 22, 2022 2:13 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Darlington v Banbury Aug 20th
Replies: 57
Views: 10388

Re: Darlington v Banbury Aug 20th

A loan would definitely make sense. We don't know if another knock could be just around the corner. But of course there's a lot of variables in terms of expected playing time vs who we could get (If Wheater and Lawlor are only out very short term). We are light in that area and the budget is presuma...
by H1987
Mon Aug 22, 2022 10:25 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Darlington v Banbury Aug 20th
Replies: 57
Views: 10388

Re: Darlington v Banbury Aug 20th

We concede too many goals. I'd be inclined to try Liddle and Purver as it may give the defence some more support. Unfortunately that would mean dropping Moke. Tbh we have a small squad so everyone should get plenty of game time, although I think Rivers time may well be up (i'd persist with Mondal as...
by H1987
Mon Aug 15, 2022 10:58 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Spennymoor Away (KO 1pm)
Replies: 102
Views: 24404

Re: Spennymoor Away (KO 1pm)

Yep, exactly.
by H1987
Mon Aug 15, 2022 8:07 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Spennymoor Away (KO 1pm)
Replies: 102
Views: 24404

Re: Spennymoor Away (KO 1pm)

There's no way it's the safest way to segregate the ground for a larger away following. You could give a larger allocation by using a different chunk of the ground with far more easy to control areas for segregation. It would be safer, easier to police/steward, and you'd sell more tickets too (it wo...
by H1987
Fri Aug 12, 2022 11:56 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Spennymoor Away (KO 1pm)
Replies: 102
Views: 24404

Re: Spennymoor Away (KO 1pm)

I despise lunchtime kick offs and I don't see why we have to put up with them at our level. Anyone who wants to get pissed up and act like an idiot does it anyway and it staggers me that the police haven't learned this yet. Did you ever see Newcastle on a derby day? They just all start drinking at 9...
by H1987
Fri Aug 12, 2022 11:38 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: New stadium funding
Replies: 244
Views: 53454

Re: New stadium funding

250k seems an absolutely mental amount of money for some railings. I sometimes think the construction companies associated with football infrastructure must be laughing all the way to the bank. Especially when you compare to some of the legacy stuff at older stadiums that are left hanging around and...
by H1987
Thu Aug 11, 2022 5:33 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: New stadium funding
Replies: 244
Views: 53454

Re: New stadium funding

It doesn't. We seem to be relying on Ben Houchen to conjure some stadium fairies. He will presumably also conjure an indoor arena and a bunch of infrastructure in time to host Eurovision next year. Anyone else who points out the obvious deficiencies is a naysayer and talking the area down.
by H1987
Tue Aug 09, 2022 9:57 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: New Winger
Replies: 4
Views: 3177

Re: New Winger

I think we would be a great signing but would inevitably lead to departures. We just can’t fit all of those attacking players in one side.