David Dowson has left to join Spennymoor Town

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David Dowson has left to join Spennymoor Town

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Post by darlodave1974 » Wed Feb 10, 2016 9:57 pm

Good luck Dave

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Post by Darlogramps » Wed Feb 10, 2016 10:01 pm

A real shame. Would run himself into the ground for the team but if he's not getting first team opportunities it's understandable.

Just a shame it had to be Spennymoor.

I presume someone else is coming in. With the amount of games we have still to play, it'd be a huge risk just having Armstrong, Gaskell and Cartman as fully fit forwards (Purewal will need time to rebuild fitness).
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Post by divas » Wed Feb 10, 2016 10:31 pm

Good luck David, will always be remembered for THAT goal against Spennymoor

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Post by AndyPark » Wed Feb 10, 2016 10:34 pm

Real shame, will be a big miss.

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Post by darlo reborn » Wed Feb 10, 2016 10:45 pm

Will easily blend in as most of the players are ex Darlo

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Re: David Dowson has left to join Spennymoor Town

Post by AndyPark » Wed Feb 10, 2016 10:53 pm

How many ex Darlo they got in the ranks now? Must be 9/10 surely.

Darlo reserves.

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Re: David Dowson has left to join Spennymoor Town

Post by Robbie Painter » Wed Feb 10, 2016 10:55 pm

We must have someone else lined up. No way would MG let Dowson move on at this key stage of the season otherwise.

Its a risk as you know exactly what you'll get from Dowson.

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Post by dickdarlington » Wed Feb 10, 2016 11:05 pm

Good luck Dowse. You've been fantastic for us. You'll be missed.

As mentioned, Gray as much as hinted we were on the verge of signing someone in his interview last night. So this frees up the wage bill a bit.

Although, and I'm playing nothing more than devils advocate here, perhaps it might be the lack of home match revenue taking hold. Unlikely though.

Somewhat interestingly, that leaves Leon as the sole surviving player from the Bishop game in Aug 12. Amar being out on loan of course.

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Post by al_quaker » Wed Feb 10, 2016 11:21 pm

Surprised and disappointed Dowson has gone. A real team player who you could always rely on, and who's goal in the playoff semi will live long in the memory.

It's clear that MG must have someone lined up. He wouldn't have let Dowson go at this stage of the season if he didn't. It'll be interesting to see who it is, as I haven't seen any names mentioned, and he will have to be a good player to be an improvement on Dowson. Saying that, our last 2 surprise striker signings (Cartman and Gaskell) have certainly worked out well, so I'm not worried.

Best of luck to Dowson at Spennymoor.

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Post by Spyman » Wed Feb 10, 2016 11:22 pm

dickdarlington wrote:Good luck Dowse. You've been fantastic for us. You'll be missed.

As mentioned, Gray as much as hinted we were on the verge of signing someone in his interview last night. So this frees up the wage bill a bit.

Although, and I'm playing nothing more than devils advocate here, perhaps it might be the lack of home match revenue taking hold. Unlikely though.

Somewhat interestingly, that leaves Leon as the sole surviving player from the Bishop game in Aug 12. Amar being out on loan of course.
Did we not have Gary Brown back then?

Shame to see Dowson go, but Purewal will need game time somewhere & I suppose this will be more limited by having Armstrong & Dowson on the bench.

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Re: David Dowson has left to join Spennymoor Town

Post by satchmo76 » Thu Feb 11, 2016 1:13 am

Is a player's pay related to appearances at this level or does a bench player get the same as a first team regular?

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Post by lo36789 » Thu Feb 11, 2016 6:57 am

The norm would be matchday fee on top of a flat contract fee. I don't know whether bat changes if you play or are an unused sub though.

Tbh I've thoughts Dowson was going to be the one to go for a while now, but he sticks it out and does his 20minutes a game.

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Post by dickdarlington » Thu Feb 11, 2016 7:25 am

Spyman wrote:
dickdarlington wrote:Somewhat interestingly, that leaves Leon as the sole surviving player from the Bishop game in Aug 12. Amar being out on loan of course.
Did we not have Gary Brown back then?

Shame to see Dowson go, but Purewal will need game time somewhere & I suppose this will be more limited by having Armstrong & Dowson on the bench.

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Post by onewayup » Thu Feb 11, 2016 8:02 am

David Dowson always gave 110% for the time on the field, liked his style and energy,
Good luck David. :thumbup:

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Post by BaronsCourtQuaker » Thu Feb 11, 2016 9:01 am

A shame but understandable move.

He really felt like he was a major part of the Darlo resurrection and sad to see him go, but his game time has been very limited and you can tell he just really loves playing.

All the best but perhaps we had just out grown him. My honest thought was that we would loose Armstrong before Dowson.

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Post by Makka Pakka » Thu Feb 11, 2016 9:06 am

I reckon he made 100 starts + 48 from the bench scoring 48 goals (both spells).
That's a pretty good scoring rate. Always rated him, really disappointed to see him go.
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Post by Makka Pakka » Thu Feb 11, 2016 9:10 am

AndyPark wrote:How many ex Darlo they got in the ranks now? Must be 9/10 surely.

Darlo reserves.
If their website is up-to-date, 9.
Tait, Mason, Johnson, Watson, Peacock, McReady, Gott, Fisher, Dowson.
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Post by Darlofan97 » Thu Feb 11, 2016 9:15 am

Makka Pakka wrote:
AndyPark wrote:How many ex Darlo they got in the ranks now? Must be 9/10 surely.

Darlo reserves.
If their website is up-to-date, 9.
Tait, Mason, Johnson, Watson, Peacock, McReady, Gott, Fisher, Dowson.
Lowson was with us for a short while in the Conference, they also signed Pennal from us who made his debut the other week.

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Post by princes town » Thu Feb 11, 2016 10:10 am

Obviously a massive part of our comeback through the leagues. I will always recollect his brilliant flick to set up 'the 3rd' against Spennymoor in the Northern League and of course his winner last season in the play off semi final. A total professional and probably the most athletic player we had the club in the past.

All the best to him.

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Post by joejaques » Thu Feb 11, 2016 10:22 am

Good luck David (except if you play against us in future), and thanks for everything. :roll:
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Post by theoriginalfatcat » Thu Feb 11, 2016 11:15 am

I suspect the Darlo/Spenny/Dowson situation has been brewing for a while and I wonder if Gray has asked Dowson to wait until Purewal is about fit to play - which seems to be now.

It will suit Purewal to come on with twenty minutes left, but not Dowson.

It's a shame, as with two games a week from now on, I'm sure Dowson would of got more time on the pitch, and he's good in big game situations.
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Post by Spyman » Thu Feb 11, 2016 12:14 pm

That goal he scored on his debut against Aldershot was an absolute screamer. A very memorable game, the first of Colin Todd's ill-fated reign - Dean Windass' penalty miss summed up that whole season really.
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Post by Makka Pakka » Thu Feb 11, 2016 12:17 pm

Spyman wrote: Dean Windass' penalty miss summed up that whole season really.
Dean Windass wrote: My nan could have taken a better penalty with high heels on.
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Post by super_les_mcjannet » Thu Feb 11, 2016 1:21 pm

theoriginalfatcat wrote:I suspect the Darlo/Spenny/Dowson situation has been brewing for a while and I wonder if Gray has asked Dowson to wait until Purewal is about fit to play - which seems to be now.

It will suit Purewal to come on with twenty minutes left, but not Dowson.

It's a shame, as with two games a week from now on, I'm sure Dowson would of got more time on the pitch, and he's good in big game situations.
Dowson has wanted to go since before Christmas from what I was told, he just wants to play.

However still expect Amar to head out on loan and someone to be incoming, perhaps soon.

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Post by Darlo_Pete » Thu Feb 11, 2016 1:44 pm

A great team player, but his opportunities looked to be declining, so not a total surprise.

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Post by HarrytheQuaker » Thu Feb 11, 2016 2:58 pm

Have we got a sell on clause????

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Post by AndyPark » Thu Feb 11, 2016 4:38 pm

Anyone else hearing the rumours about a certain striker coming in from Buxton.

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Post by Makka Pakka » Thu Feb 11, 2016 5:04 pm

Have now, are we talking about Liam Hardy?
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Re: David Dowson has left to join Spennymoor Town

Post by AndyPark » Thu Feb 11, 2016 5:12 pm

That's what is doing the mill at the moment. Based in Doncaster aswell.

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