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by QuakerPete
Wed Dec 30, 2009 1:00 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: raj singh
Replies: 9
Views: 2410

Re: raj singh

To call Houghton "George MK II" as if he was some kind of Reynolds-a-like is foolish. The two were not alike. Reynolds was an ego-maniac who bought the club to boost his ego and thinking of nothing else. Houghton bought the club thinking it was a good business opportunity, gambled, and landed us in...
by QuakerPete
Tue Dec 29, 2009 9:41 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: raj singh
Replies: 9
Views: 2410

Re: raj singh

why he bothered to save us, after what has been posted on here by a few who aren't real fans i don't know,i do know that he is attempting to save our club so football is retained at the stadium for us the true fans to watch, and i applaud him for that as without him there would be no club. iam back...
by QuakerPete
Wed Dec 23, 2009 3:17 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Who was worse Reynolds or Houghton?
Replies: 23
Views: 8471

Re: Who was worse Reynolds or Houghton?

For me it's Reynolds because he started the whole grandiose, arrogant, self-praising scheme - others have merely jumped on and benefited from his bandwagon
by QuakerPete
Wed Dec 23, 2009 1:02 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: RAJ
Replies: 7
Views: 1954

Re: RAJ

whether we'd have to pay back grants for the stadium is irrelevant, raj doesnt have the money to build a new stadium, if he did i'd rather he spent it on the team than another new stadium You're right Divas, it is irrelevant. But just to repeat, the maximum grant available to DFC at any time was £2...
by QuakerPete
Wed Dec 23, 2009 1:48 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Biggest Cock on this board-Darlo Fans
Replies: 5
Views: 1616

Re: Biggest Cock on this board-Darlo Fans

TheGrinningPoolie wrote:yes but I am so read teh post numbnuts :roll:
Still you!
by QuakerPete
Tue Dec 22, 2009 11:46 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Biggest Cock on this board-Darlo Fans
Replies: 5
Views: 1616

Re: Biggest Cock on this board-Darlo Fans

Even if you weren't a Poolie, it would still be you!
by QuakerPete
Tue Dec 22, 2009 3:27 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Singh reacts to Houghton statement
Replies: 8
Views: 2205

Re: Singh reacts to Houghton statement

It's a good response, but the truth is that Houghton and Singh are still very much intertwined when considering the future of DFC. Singh owns only half the stadium and land with Houghton owning the other half - we have no idea how this works in practice and where it will lead eventually. Singh owns ...
by QuakerPete
Sat Dec 19, 2009 6:08 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Question for you mathematicians...
Replies: 6
Views: 2946

Re: Question for you mathematicians...

103,950 :roll: . . . tell I'm bored
by QuakerPete
Thu Dec 17, 2009 1:37 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: 2003 leaving home...........
Replies: 32
Views: 5679

Re: 2003 leaving home...........

so why werent there more fans at feethams than the arena, no need to answer, its a rhetorical question.... So, based on the level of support we were getting, Reynolds builds a 25,000-seater stadium . . . masterstroke!!! And now that the new stadium honeymoon period is over, look where the level of ...
by QuakerPete
Wed Dec 16, 2009 11:12 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: 2003 leaving home...........
Replies: 32
Views: 5679

Re: 2003 leaving home...........

Why do we never have threads like this reminiscing about good times at the Arena? It's a rhetorical question . . . no need for an answer. We were all seduced by Reynolds' "vision" of the new stadium and how it would transform the club . . . but all that happened was the club lost its soul, its heart...
by QuakerPete
Sun Dec 13, 2009 12:55 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: All this club can't survive in the stadium bollocks
Replies: 15
Views: 3573

Re: All this club can't survive in the stadium bollocks

I am sick of hearing it. The reason why we are in the mess is the way the club has been run, not the stadium. Houghton was clueless. Yes he made money from care homes, but he had an awful track record of businesses going under. To be fair I know nothing about Singh, but I'm not impressed with what ...
by QuakerPete
Sat Dec 12, 2009 9:23 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Have we had...?
Replies: 19
Views: 3446

Re: Have we had...?

The only positives is looking at clubs like Doncaster who have been in this postion before, only problem now is we need someone who can turn it around in the conference because Staunton isnt going to As the seaon goes on we are beginning to look more and more like the Donny team that got relegated ...
by QuakerPete
Sat Dec 12, 2009 6:33 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Sacking Staunton and Getting on the Chairman's back.........
Replies: 16
Views: 3908

Re: Sacking Staunton and Getting on the Chairman's back.........

reddy wrote:mrcoops im sorry but you dont know the half of it,raj does not have any money,hello are you still there,he was backpeddled by the rbs.hes just a decoy to end football in darlington.
Wow, care to elaborate a bit more on that one?
by QuakerPete
Sat Dec 12, 2009 6:31 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: I am seriously thinking of giving up on the club
Replies: 13
Views: 2658

Re: I am seriously thinking of giving up on the club

Yeah, but the club has been through s**t before, infact almost 20 years ago, so whats different now!?! :eh: We are down at the moment and this is another low point in its history, giving up on the club now doesn't do it any good in the long run. Sure, go and cut your ties with the club if you can't...
by QuakerPete
Sat Dec 12, 2009 4:17 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: The Future
Replies: 9
Views: 1698

Re: The Future

There's a few financial issues for me which are key to survival: • Can the stadium and its accompanying events (concerts, corporate facilities, etc.) pay for itself and make the stadium a profit? • If it can, will any or all of that profit be put into the football club and will that money be suffici...
by QuakerPete
Wed Dec 09, 2009 3:36 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: O/T - Sol Campbell, Shock Man Utd Move
Replies: 13
Views: 2733

Re: O/T - Sol Campbell, Shock Man Utd Move

Or . . . you all could've moaned about the other O/T messages posted about 9/11 conspiracy theories, Woolworths, iPhones, war medals some bloke might have won or Phil Taylor winning sports personality.
by QuakerPete
Tue Dec 08, 2009 11:30 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: VIEW FROM THE OUTSIDE
Replies: 18
Views: 3399

Re: VIEW FROM THE OUTSIDE

I would like to point out that when I originally posted on here it was under the thread 'Staunton DOES need to go ! Well said Quakerman etc' after a few responses I gave my reasons why I can no longer attend on a regular basis. My posting has been highlighted and given some significance and taken o...
by QuakerPete
Mon Dec 07, 2009 12:32 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: I am already concerned about our survival in the Blue Square
Replies: 55
Views: 9527

Re: I am already concerned about our survival in the Blue Square

Q, I can believe what you're saying is true . . . wouldn't surprise me in the least
by QuakerPete
Sun Dec 06, 2009 11:45 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: I am already concerned about our survival in the Blue Square
Replies: 55
Views: 9527

Re: I am already concerned about our survival in the Blue Square

If we are condemned to oblivion or perma-Conference, it is squarely on Reynolds and not on the town. Subsequent administrations and subsequent chairmen have all played their part, but the main fault was with Reynolds for starting the whole financial crisis rolling. To say no blame should come on th...
by QuakerPete
Sun Dec 06, 2009 2:22 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: I am already concerned about our survival in the Blue Square
Replies: 55
Views: 9527

Re: I am already concerned about our survival in the Blue Square

Yes it was, but it was more manageable then and with potential for a solution . . . but not now with the madness of George I and George II wracking up huge debts against the club and someone having to come in to make that stadium pay.
by QuakerPete
Sun Dec 06, 2009 2:13 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: I am already concerned about our survival in the Blue Square
Replies: 55
Views: 9527

Re: I am already concerned about our survival in the Blue Square

We will NEVER get out of the Conference. There are too many teams that will be equal to or better than our present day team. Relegation to non league this season means a non league team for ever, which is what the town of Darlington deserves. Reynolds must be laughing his cock off at us. If we are ...
by QuakerPete
Fri Dec 04, 2009 3:59 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Isn't it now time..
Replies: 45
Views: 6508

Re: Isn't it now time..

If it does go all tits up . . . how about applying to the Feethams Cricket Field Trust for a substantial grant from their £4 million? After all, the proceeds are supposed to be for "cricket and other athletic exercises" . . . this and the Trust's money should ensure a reasonable level for a new club.
by QuakerPete
Fri Dec 04, 2009 1:54 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Initial Consequences Of The Foster Situation
Replies: 24
Views: 4036

Re: Initial Consequences Of The Foster Situation

Am I not right in saying that he signed a new contract in the summer under the new chairman? Can't bring the previous regime into it in that case. What people have to realise is that it isn't necessarily one player that would keep fans away but the overall perception that the whole episode gives on...
by QuakerPete
Thu Dec 03, 2009 9:49 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Macclesfield in trouble?
Replies: 38
Views: 8708

Re: Macclesfield in trouble?

I don't see that regionalised football would be a problem at all, in fact I am sure most clubs would embrace it. From a purely footballing standpoint, I wouldn't like to see the regionalisation of football in the professional leagues - though I think it is happening more and more via a financial st...
by QuakerPete
Wed Dec 02, 2009 3:10 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Just ironic....
Replies: 2
Views: 1179

Re: Just ironic....

its what happens when you go for the quick win rather than the long term stabilised growth Or when grandiose schemes (I won't say "plans" as that gives it some kind of thought and credibility) of former chairmen are financed with loans against the club with little or no hope of those schemes being ...
by QuakerPete
Tue Dec 01, 2009 7:39 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: this is getting beyond a joke now...
Replies: 30
Views: 5613

Re: this is getting beyond a joke now...

'Regarding the video referee being unable to stop a game, the Henry incident would have stood as the match officials didn't see anything, therefore couldn't have referred it - so nothing resolved. I have, however, no objection to the use of extra pitchside officials if that can be seen to work effe...
by QuakerPete
Tue Dec 01, 2009 6:40 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: this is getting beyond a joke now...
Replies: 30
Views: 5613

Re: this is getting beyond a joke now...

Thats what I'm saying, common sense use. And the video ref wouldn't have the power to stop a game, he would only have any power should the referee ask his opinion. If France didn't score there wouldn't have been an issue or a reason to consult a video referee. The point you seem to be making is tha...
by QuakerPete
Tue Dec 01, 2009 2:54 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: this is getting beyond a joke now...
Replies: 30
Views: 5613

Re: this is getting beyond a joke now...

'And, what if the goal hadn't been scored and the Irish had gone up the other end and scored before the video ref pronounced his decision?' Quote from QP If a goal hadn't been scored then it wouldn't have been referred in the first place. I do understand your concerns but as long as common sense is...
by QuakerPete
Tue Dec 01, 2009 12:57 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: this is getting beyond a joke now...
Replies: 30
Views: 5613

Re: this is getting beyond a joke now...

Not sure at what point Henri would have been caught on video during a game - when the ball was next out of play (after they scored)? Who would have referred it to the video ref, as none of the on-field officials saw the incident? What if they hadn't scored, would the handball still be called by the...
by QuakerPete
Tue Dec 01, 2009 1:34 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: this is getting beyond a joke now...
Replies: 30
Views: 5613

Re: this is getting beyond a joke now...

I hope they never bring in video refereeing in my lifetime, as it will be just another excuse for players and managers to whinge . . . as even TV replays are not always conclusive and the officials will still get pilloried. It would be introduced for one thing and then there'll be pressure to exten...