FA Trophy travel fund raising Weymouth
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FA Trophy travel fund raising Weymouth
Thought I would give this a bump up , as its 2 weeks to go, we are at £1375 of £3800 needed.
https://fundraising.darlingtonfcsupport ... l-weymouth
https://fundraising.darlingtonfcsupport ... l-weymouth
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Re: FA Trophy travel fund raising Weymouth
Bump
Could do with DFR giving this a plug or two tonight.
Could do with DFR giving this a plug or two tonight.
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I'm holding back in case there are other announcements, which I think other people will be too. If there are none, I expect it to jump again next week.
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Starting to move again , up to £1625
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Did I read correctly, that we're now flying There? If so, are we doing this without an overnight stay?
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Darlington FC really need this funding as an overnight stay gives us the best opportunity to win this tie , it's a long trip in a day then to try to compete a game is not desirable ,Best chance is to help fund the overnight stay,com on lads and lasses we can do it.we need to give the team a chance of getting into the next round.
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Sorry onewayup but not going to contribute this time. Can’t really justify it as personally I don’t think we should be playing this game at all. I know it is not our fault to be drawn away at Weymouth but for me it is ridiculous that we should be travelling a700 mile return trip to play a football game during a pandemic that is running out of control. Common sense should prevail and I would rather see us withdraw from the competition than go ahead with this folly. Do not intend to stream the game either as that would be hypocritical.onewayup wrote: ↑Tue Jan 12, 2021 10:10 amDarlington FC really need this funding as an overnight stay gives us the best opportunity to win this tie , it's a long trip in a day then to try to compete a game is not desirable ,Best chance is to help fund the overnight stay,com on lads and lasses we can do it.we need to give the team a chance of getting into the next round.
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Everyone is entitled to do what they feel is right, I am of the opinion that it is a chance to get to Wembley and for our level it's an achievement to get there.
I believe that the club and players are not stupid and take everything that's happening into account to be as safe as is possible during this CORONAVIRUS pandemic, I also understand where your coming from, stay safe.
I believe that the club and players are not stupid and take everything that's happening into account to be as safe as is possible during this CORONAVIRUS pandemic, I also understand where your coming from, stay safe.
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Agree we need to try and contribute if we can, the club still have to travel there and need support.onewayup wrote: ↑Tue Jan 12, 2021 11:37 amEveryone is entitled to do what they feel is right, I am of the opinion that it is a chance to get to Wembley and for our level it's an achievement to get there.
I believe that the club and players are not stupid and take everything that's happening into account to be as safe as is possible during this CORONAVIRUS pandemic, I also understand where your coming from, stay safe.
That said think the game should be rescheduled somehow to when things are eased off as its crackers in these times.
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Amazed any hotels are open.MCFCDarlo3 wrote: ↑Tue Jan 12, 2021 12:31 pmAgree we need to try and contribute if we can, the club still have to travel there and need support.onewayup wrote: ↑Tue Jan 12, 2021 11:37 amEveryone is entitled to do what they feel is right, I am of the opinion that it is a chance to get to Wembley and for our level it's an achievement to get there.
I believe that the club and players are not stupid and take everything that's happening into account to be as safe as is possible during this CORONAVIRUS pandemic, I also understand where your coming from, stay safe.
That said think the game should be rescheduled somehow to when things are eased off as its crackers in these times.
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Premier inn at Weymouth is only £35 per night this friday - dont understand why £3800 is needed.
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Not sure about the cost being 3,800
Maybe that was with original plan of flying.
Maybe that was with original plan of flying.
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Hotel costs for c30 players, management & officialsroy of the rovers wrote: ↑Tue Jan 12, 2021 2:16 pmPremier inn at Weymouth is only £35 per night this friday - dont understand why £3800 is needed.
Meal costs (Friday evening & Saturday morning)
Coach hire, including fuel for 700-mile round trip & a coach driver (that will have to be paid for over-night).
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Overnight stay Weymouth premier inn plus mealdeal dinner and breakfast £60 each x 30 staff= £1800, room eachDarlofan97 wrote: ↑Tue Jan 12, 2021 4:04 pmHotel costs for c30 players, management & officialsroy of the rovers wrote: ↑Tue Jan 12, 2021 2:16 pmPremier inn at Weymouth is only £35 per night this friday - dont understand why £3800 is needed.
Meal costs (Friday evening & Saturday morning)
Coach hire, including fuel for 700-mile round trip & a coach driver (that will have to be paid for over-night).
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Darlofan97 wrote: ↑Tue Jan 12, 2021 4:04 pmHotel costs for c30 players, management & officialsroy of the rovers wrote: ↑Tue Jan 12, 2021 2:16 pmPremier inn at Weymouth is only £35 per night this friday - dont understand why £3800 is needed.
Meal costs (Friday evening & Saturday morning)
Coach hire, including fuel for 700-mile round trip & a coach driver (that will have to be paid for over-night).
for that distance they will need at least 2 drivers because of the drivers hours restrictions
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I think it’s reasonable to expect that this coach journey, predominately on ‘A’ & ‘M’ roads, will be concluded within 10 hours.spen666 wrote: ↑Tue Jan 12, 2021 5:48 pmDarlofan97 wrote: ↑Tue Jan 12, 2021 4:04 pmHotel costs for c30 players, management & officialsroy of the rovers wrote: ↑Tue Jan 12, 2021 2:16 pmPremier inn at Weymouth is only £35 per night this friday - dont understand why £3800 is needed.
Meal costs (Friday evening & Saturday morning)
Coach hire, including fuel for 700-mile round trip & a coach driver (that will have to be paid for over-night).
for that distance they will need at least 2 drivers because of the drivers hours restrictions
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Two drivers are required, rough costs for Atkinson’s will be about £2000 for the coach and two drivers. Whether we *should* be taking more than one coach for distancing purposes is up for debateDarlofan97 wrote: ↑Wed Jan 13, 2021 1:13 pmI think it’s reasonable to expect that this coach journey, predominately on ‘A’ & ‘M’ roads, will be concluded within 10 hours.
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Not necessary to have 2 drivers with an overnight stay.
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We hear about football matches postponed because of unfit pitches etc, but wonder how many matches have been postponed because away team couldn't get there owing to weather conditions.
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Don't be worry about it Spendy.
Just concentrate on getting one of finest pitches in Europe, with qualified snow clearers ready for action...
Teams will get to you OK. #tinpotclubSpendy
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I can't remember hearing of any team not reaching a ground because of adverse weather conditions? I can, however remember hearing of a club that had a snowy weather forecast, a perfect pitch (amongst the best in Europe apparently), fantastic pitch covers for any adverse weather, professionally trained snow clearance operatives, massive support that could help clear a pitch, a polar bear supporter and still they couldn't get a game on.
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The main roads are fine, so there's no issue with getting down there today.
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I think the only accurate part of their self proclaimed achievements is the fact they have a Polar Bear supporter ...#TinpotSpendydon'tbuythesun wrote: ↑Thu Jan 14, 2021 11:32 pmI can't remember hearing of any team not reaching a ground because of adverse weather conditions? I can, however remember hearing of a club that had a snowy weather forecast, a perfect pitch (amongst the best in Europe apparently), fantastic pitch covers for any adverse weather, professionally trained snow clearance operatives, massive support that could help clear a pitch, a polar bear supporter and still they couldn't get a game on.
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Back on topic - the total is at £2230 as of noon on Friday which is very close to the lower target of £2300. There have been some large individual contributions over the last 24h with someone even chucking £200 in!
I am reasonably hopefully for the game as Weymouth's home league record is W 1 D 1 L8
I am reasonably hopefully for the game as Weymouth's home league record is W 1 D 1 L8