Friendliest ground?

darl0 · Post by **darl0** » Sat Oct 27, 2012 9:05 pm

I've been to all the away games so far, barring Penrith, and the Billingham Synners welcome today was the best so far - the guys selling programmes/raffle tickets at the gate were a delight to talk to, full of praise for Darlo and knowledgable about our past problems; the bar staff were cheerful and efficient; the Synners fans I met were courtesy itself and on the way out were openly admiring our performance. Anyone disagree?

super_les_mcjannet · Post by **super_les_mcjannet** » Sat Oct 27, 2012 9:07 pm

darl0 wrote:I've been to all the away games so far, barring Penrith, and the Billingham Synners welcome today was the best so far - the guys selling programmes/raffle tickets at the gate were a delight to talk to, full of praise for Darlo and knowledgable about our past problems; the bar staff were cheerful and efficient; the Synners fans I met were courtesy itself and on the way out were openly admiring our performance. Anyone disagree?

Guisborough and Consett were both very friendly, Dunston was fine also, although I didn't see any issues either. Bishop were very accommodating opening game.

Missed Penrith and Billy Town.

Quakerian · Post by **Quakerian** » Sat Oct 27, 2012 9:08 pm

Excellent people.

quakerlady · Post by **quakerlady** » Sat Oct 27, 2012 9:11 pm

Have to agree with you a very pleasant experience.
The guys on the programme stall were great - said they don't usually do a 50/50 as they dont normal get a big crowd in. Seemed genuinely pleased to see us all and take money off us. Ended up sitting near them in the crowd and they were pleased with their teams first half performance, bit quieter second half!!

davidcorks 40yard OG · Post by **davidcorks 40yard OG** » Sat Oct 27, 2012 9:14 pm

darl0 wrote:I've been to all the away games so far, barring Penrith, and the Billingham Synners welcome today was the best so far - the guys selling programmes/raffle tickets at the gate were a delight to talk to, full of praise for Darlo and knowledgable about our past problems; the bar staff were cheerful and efficient; the Synners fans I met were courtesy itself and on the way out were openly admiring our performance. Anyone disagree?

Aye they wernt a bad bunch

3 quid for a pint of pissy carlsberg wasnt great tho

micra3 · Post by **micra3** » Sat Oct 27, 2012 9:15 pm

To be fair every away match i've been to we have been well received.

quakerlady · Post by **quakerlady** » Sat Oct 27, 2012 9:16 pm

The fans near us seemed a little bemused by the Hartlepool song

AIDO · Post by **AIDO** » Sat Oct 27, 2012 9:18 pm

At Penrith they even wished Darlo a very safe journey home and said we shouldn't be there in the first place ...

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HarrytheQuaker · Post by **HarrytheQuaker** » Sat Oct 27, 2012 9:22 pm

I didn't hear an announcer!!!!

micra3 · Post by **micra3** » Sat Oct 27, 2012 9:24 pm

Yes
They sure did.

Darlo_Fanatic · Post by **Darlo_Fanatic** » Sat Oct 27, 2012 9:32 pm

I remember going to Synners ground a few years back, their did a cracking pint.

charlie · Post by **charlie** » Sat Oct 27, 2012 9:47 pm

Today was a fantastic experience, emailed them yesterday as I was taking a guy in a wheelchair who needs two carers, rang me today and arrangements in place when we arrived. Top class welcome, friendly and lovely atmosphere, although as others have said weve had a lot of good welcomes so far in this league

m62exile · Post by **m62exile** » Sat Oct 27, 2012 9:49 pm

I think the fella counting the attendance was that busy welcoming us that he forgot to count half of the crowd! 986? Get out of here!

micra3 · Post by **micra3** » Sat Oct 27, 2012 9:51 pm

m62exile wrote:I think the fella counting the attendance was that busy welcoming us that he forgot to count half of the crowd! 986? Get out of here!

Agreed-seemed a lot more than 986
Would of thought more like 1250

Twintowers · Post by **Twintowers** » Sat Oct 27, 2012 10:43 pm

I asked the guy at the entrance for a concessional entry thinking it would be for over 60s.As he was giving me my change I asked him if it was for over 60s,he said "no mate it,s for over 65s,but
£3 is fine there are loads of you".Bit different to that lot at Darlington road !!

Post by **D_F_C** » Sat Oct 27, 2012 10:50 pm

In fairness we parked in the ground car park, could of easily walked in the ground without paying, possible that a few weren't counted

TFDM · Post by **TFDM** » Sat Oct 27, 2012 10:51 pm

Found Synners very accommodating today and equally as friendly. If we eventually make our way out of this division I'll certainly go back to the likes of Synners and Guisborough when Darlo aren't playing in future.

liddle_4_ever · Post by **liddle_4_ever** » Sat Oct 27, 2012 11:28 pm

Twintowers wrote:I asked the guy at the entrance for a concessional entry thinking it would be for over 60s.As he was giving me my change I asked him if it was for over 60s,he said "no mate it,s for over 65s,but
£3 is fine there are loads of you".Bit different to that lot at Darlington road !!

Isn't concession over 65s everywhere?

MikeinBlack · Post by **MikeinBlack** » Sun Oct 28, 2012 7:26 am

Maybe this is in fact the fabled 'Northern League Experience' we've heard so much about? lol. I hope the Evo Stick League is as accommodating next season!

Bogratsteve · Post by **Bogratsteve** » Sun Oct 28, 2012 7:29 am

Very soon it will change to 67.....

Mr_Tibbs · Post by **Mr_Tibbs** » Sun Oct 28, 2012 7:36 am

TFDM wrote:Found Synners very accommodating today and equally as friendly. If we eventually make our way out of this division I'll certainly go back to the likes of Synners and Guisborough when Darlo aren't playing in future.

I was just thinking it sounds from what I've read that a few more might go and support their local northern league team alongside Darlo in future (providing we get out of there, of course).

It might work both ways if teams get a few Darlo fans coming to support them - bit of community outreach which everyone can join in.

Post by **dfc1883** » Sun Oct 28, 2012 8:38 am

Mr_Tibbs wrote:It might work both ways if teams get a few Darlo fans coming to support them - bit of community outreach which everyone can join in.

Except West!

Darlo_Pete · Post by **Darlo_Pete** » Mon Oct 29, 2012 1:07 pm

I've been to both Billingham games and Consett away and I've been very impressed with the friendly welcome we have received from all of those clubs. They all agree we shouldn't be in the Northern League and wish us good luck in recapturing our League status.

tezza · Post by **tezza** » Mon Oct 29, 2012 1:22 pm

Been to all away games with exception of Consett.
Have not felt unwelcome at any.
Guisborough, where they had everything organised so right, equally Penrith, on a horrid night stand out for me.
I hope that those away fans attending our "home" games also feel that it is a pleasant experience.

Ingleby · Post by **Ingleby** » Mon Oct 29, 2012 1:25 pm

Penrith.

Robp · Post by **Robp** » Tue Oct 30, 2012 9:35 am

Celtic nation is a friendly place to visit, although its in the middle of nowhere!
Team North will be interesting, it's basically a leisure centre!

Quakerz · Post by **Quakerz** » Tue Oct 30, 2012 10:48 am

Do we get a free swim with the price of entry?

DarloD · Post by **DarloD** » Tue Oct 30, 2012 8:20 pm

Got to be Penrith for me.

Extra friendly, good food and locals wished me a safe journey home after we won!!

ian_brown · Post by **ian_brown** » Tue Oct 30, 2012 8:37 pm

m62exile wrote:I think the fella counting the attendance was that busy welcoming us that he forgot to count half of the crowd! 986? Get out of here!

986 for tax purposes

Robp · Post by **Robp** » Tue Oct 30, 2012 8:38 pm

Whitley bay will be the best away all season. Good sized home crowd with decent away following will make good atmosphere IMO

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