Blackwell Meadows

[alec.g.white7]

Now that we are all beginning to digest the fabulous season Darlo have had, culminating in one of the most magical nights in the history of DFC at Whitby last Thursday my thoughts are now starting to think of next season.
With all due respect i just cant see BM been ready for the start of next season or even the early part of the season, as no work has as yet started, and i am led to believe that we cant use HP again as it is not up to the standard of the league we will be in next season.
So where does that leave us?
Are we looking at a temporary ground share with Mowden until BM is ready ? or will indeed BM be ready in time.
We have to be back in town for the start of next season one way or the other to maximise our corporate earning opportunities.

[JE93]

As far as I understand it there would be no problem starting next season at HP as we have shown we have plans in place for a category B ground by March 2017.

As for BM not being ready. Looking at the work to take place. I don't envisage it will take that long tbh. It's not like large super structures will have to be built. I think the boards target of bank holiday remains viable for now.

[GraemeT]

There is a kids rugby festival at BM either this weekend or next weekend, no work could start until after that has finished, Do we know if the FSIF money has been approved yet?

[quaker4life]

Behold the future....

[Vodka_Vic]

Is this an exact copy of the stand we're having built?

[quaker4life]

Is this an exact copy of the stand we're having built?

[Yarblockos]

Is this an exact copy of the stand we're having built?

We're gonna nick it?

[dickdarlington]

Is this an exact copy of the stand we're having built?

We're gonna nick it?

Grab the nets and benches whilst you're at it.

[quaker4life]

Is this an exact copy of the stand we're having built?

We're gonna nick it?

I doubt Soccerarena will allow us to use it for free

[D_F_C]

it's Durham's ground

[Mr_Tibbs]

it's Durham's ground

Not now it isn't. I think they're sharing with Consett?

[spen666]

... and i am led to believe that we cant use HP again as it is not up to the standard of the league we will be in next season.
So where does that leave us? .....

As long as HP is of the Grading needed for NPL Premier Div, ( and it was) then Darlo have until 31 March 2017 to ensure it is of Conference North Standard. Ground does not have to be of Conference North standard on opening day of season.

[The Equalizer]

As far as I understand it there would be no problem starting next season at HP as we have shown we have plans in place for a category B ground by March 2017.

As for BM not being ready. Looking at the work to take place. I don't envisage it will take that long tbh. It's not like large super structures will have to be built. I think the boards target of bank holiday remains viable for now.

Spen.......

look above.......

this question has already been answered. There's no need to regurgitate what has already been stated with your post whore keyboard diarrhoea so kindly fuck off.

[Darlo_Pete]

... and i am led to believe that we cant use HP again as it is not up to the standard of the league we will be in next season.
So where does that leave us? .....

As long as HP is of the Grading needed for NPL Premier Div, ( and it was) then Darlo have until 31 March 2017 to ensure it is of Conference North Standard. Ground does not have to be of Conference North standard on opening day of season.

Well if our ground had to be up to Conference North standards on the first day of the season, Salford would be buggered if they beat Workington!!

[quaker4life]

... and i am led to believe that we cant use HP again as it is not up to the standard of the league we will be in next season.
So where does that leave us? .....

As long as HP is of the Grading needed for NPL Premier Div, ( and it was) then Darlo have until 31 March 2017 to ensure it is of Conference North Standard. Ground does not have to be of Conference North standard on opening day of season.

Spen, come on now lets end this nonsense.

You were a Darlo fan previously correct? Cross back over, all is forgiven you will not have to worry about playing Spennymoor until at least March 31st next year

[DarloPeGi]

Now that we are all beginning to digest the fabulous season Darlo have had, culminating in one of the most magical nights in the history of DFC at Whitby last Thursday my thoughts are now starting to think of next season.
With all due respect i just cant see BM been ready for the start of next season or even the early part of the season, as no work has as yet started, and i am led to believe that we cant use HP again as it is not up to the standard of the league we will be in next season.
So where does that leave us?
Are we looking at a temporary ground share with Mowden until BM is ready ? or will indeed BM be ready in time.
We have to be back in town for the start of next season one way or the other to maximise our corporate earning opportunities.

Dare I ask for the club to make a statement on the progress of BM ??

[moodymonica]

If I were to wager we won't be playing g at bm until Xmas.
Then again that could be completely shoite but it does seem that it'll take longer than the summer to get everything ready.
Was nothing mentioned at the last meeting (cafe).

[spen666]

As far as I understand it there would be no problem starting next season at HP as we have shown we have plans in place for a category B ground by March 2017.

As for BM not being ready. Looking at the work to take place. I don't envisage it will take that long tbh. It's not like large super structures will have to be built. I think the boards target of bank holiday remains viable for now.

Spen.......

look above.......

this question has already been answered. There's no need to regurgitate what has already been stated with your post whore keyboard diarrhoea so kindly fuck off.

I love you too xxxx

[spen666]

... and i am led to believe that we cant use HP again as it is not up to the standard of the league we will be in next season.
So where does that leave us? .....

As long as HP is of the Grading needed for NPL Premier Div, ( and it was) then Darlo have until 31 March 2017 to ensure it is of Conference North Standard. Ground does not have to be of Conference North standard on opening day of season.

Spen, come on now lets end this nonsense.

You were a Darlo fan previously correct? Cross back over, all is forgiven you will not have to worry about playing Spennymoor until at least March 31st next year

I watch Rymans League game more than any other and don't sadly expect to see either Darlington or Spennymoor playing that far South unless either get a good Trophy or FA Cup run.

I was at St Neots last season in the Trophy watching Darlo.

[super_les_mcjannet]

Now that we are all beginning to digest the fabulous season Darlo have had, culminating in one of the most magical nights in the history of DFC at Whitby last Thursday my thoughts are now starting to think of next season.
With all due respect i just cant see BM been ready for the start of next season or even the early part of the season, as no work has as yet started, and i am led to believe that we cant use HP again as it is not up to the standard of the league we will be in next season.
So where does that leave us?
Are we looking at a temporary ground share with Mowden until BM is ready ? or will indeed BM be ready in time.
We have to be back in town for the start of next season one way or the other to maximise our corporate earning opportunities.

Dare I ask for the club to make a statement on the progress of BM ??

Nothing has changed, work to start in May and be ready for August. Club seem very confident it will be all ready.

[coles]

The architects are doing some work at my place and they seem confident that it will be ready for the end of August. They said that they had received the first payment to start work and we're putting some of the jobs out for tender. I know quite a few local businesses have put tenders in so things are moving forwards.

Remember it's still only a small board and these guys are volunteers they have days jobs and families.

[Mr_Tibbs]

From today's Northern Echo site: August Bank Holiday weekend targeted for Darlington FC's return home

[TDS]

As has been said as long as health and safety is catered for and we are on the way to a cat B. We can start playing games there. It doesn't need to be 100% complete.

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