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by Darlofan97
Sun Mar 17, 2024 8:52 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: We’ve come along way.
Replies: 24
Views: 1444

Re: We’ve come along way.

lo36789 wrote:
Sun Mar 17, 2024 8:48 pm
I am not sure just because you made a mistake that means you can never be given credit for when you correct those errors.

To suggest otherwise is getting on for only crediting perfection.
That is simply not true I'm afraid.
by Darlofan97
Sun Mar 17, 2024 8:46 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: We’ve come along way.
Replies: 24
Views: 1444

Re: We’ve come along way.

It really is incredibly impressive and while the board received a lot of criticism over some of the decisions they made over the last 15 months, they equally deserve some credit for getting the appointment of Watson & Mitchell spot on, as well as the decision to ask the owners for extra funding to ...
by Darlofan97
Sun Mar 17, 2024 8:16 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: We’ve come along way.
Replies: 24
Views: 1444

Re: We’ve come along way.

Constructive as ever from you two.

I've been enjoying our winning run as much an anyone. :thumbup:
by Darlofan97
Sun Mar 17, 2024 7:43 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: We’ve come along way.
Replies: 24
Views: 1444

Re: We’ve come along way.

It really is incredibly impressive and while the board received a lot of criticism over some of the decisions they made over the last 15 months, they equally deserve some credit for getting the appointment of Watson & Mitchell spot on, as well as the decision to ask the owners for extra funding to ...
by Darlofan97
Sat Mar 09, 2024 8:29 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Spennymoor V Darlington
Replies: 78
Views: 9395

Re: Spennymoor V Darlington

It sums it up when one of their former players takes to social media quickly after the game to post: " Up the moors. Another 3 points off them and another season finishing above them. All the best. 👍" Clearly that's job done for the season and the only matter of importance. Hopefully he's now enjoy...
by Darlofan97
Thu Feb 29, 2024 7:26 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Curzon V Darlington
Replies: 101
Views: 7731

Re: Curzon V Darlington

What was the crowd, and how many Darlo fans? Anyone Crowd as 283 - I would say at least half of that was Darlo fans Isn't that pathetic. Why do they bother? They are putting out and subsidising a service that the locals don't want. If the people running the club can do so without massive losses, ar...
by Darlofan97
Wed Feb 28, 2024 9:26 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Curzon V Darlington
Replies: 101
Views: 7731

Re: Curzon V Darlington

What is the point of a reserve keeper who you will never use under any circumstances then? If you are paying them, play them. A reserve GK is useful for pre-match warmups and drills, and they are very cheap. Remember, our GK coach doesn't attend every match (and neither did Provett before someone c...
by Darlofan97
Wed Feb 28, 2024 9:21 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Curzon V Darlington
Replies: 101
Views: 7731

Re: Curzon V Darlington

We still need to try more shots from outside the box as Will showed us the way. Particularly when the opposition keeper is playing on one leg. Don't think I've ever seen a keeper having to carry on when they are as hampered as that by injury. He looked to be in agony. Their keeper could barely stan...
by Darlofan97
Wed Feb 28, 2024 9:20 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Curzon V Darlington
Replies: 101
Views: 7731

Re: Curzon V Darlington

lo36789 wrote:
Wed Feb 28, 2024 8:57 pm
theoriginalfatcat wrote:
Wed Feb 28, 2024 8:56 pm
I listened on DFR. Didn’t this goalie make two good saves at the end of the match? I think from Salkeld.
Not sure I'd describe one from Salkeld as a save as much as he picked up a shot...
He saved another two from Salkeld. Both good saves, one of which he tipped around the post.
by Darlofan97
Fri Feb 23, 2024 2:42 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Darlington v Buxton
Replies: 89
Views: 8820

Re: Darlington v Buxton

In David Hodgson's book Three Times a Quaker, I'm sure there's a story, possibly 2 stories of players signing up to deals knowing they weren't right. I don't know if this is the case here but it does happen, according to D.H. Regardless of whether Asante thinks it right or not, the club have offere...
by Darlofan97
Tue Feb 20, 2024 11:31 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Boston v Darlington 20/02/24
Replies: 102
Views: 8878

Re: Boston v Darlington 20/02/24

Just shows you how different people see things, I thought Nelson was miles better than Main tonight, he was constantly busy, got into scoring positions, did not see anything from Main much tonight, just my opinion of course. Think Nelson is the fall guy because he is not putting them away rather th...
by Darlofan97
Tue Feb 20, 2024 11:30 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Boston v Darlington 20/02/24
Replies: 102
Views: 8878

Re: Boston v Darlington 20/02/24

I see Siddik went off with a hamstring injury tonight.

It appears he missed 9 months in 22/23 with a serious hamstring injury whilst at Crystal Palace.

Another player who cannot stay fit.

Thank you, Josh Gowling.

This season has been one big - totally unavoidable - nightmare.
by Darlofan97
Tue Feb 20, 2024 11:06 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Boston v Darlington 20/02/24
Replies: 102
Views: 8878

Re: Boston v Darlington 20/02/24

It is genuinely sad to see Nelson such a shadow of his former self. In his first spell he was electric, but genuine misfortune with injuries has ruined him. Living off a very good loan spell from around five years ago. Done very well to even be playing again after his injuries, but he’s not up to i...
by Darlofan97
Mon Feb 19, 2024 6:35 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Boston v Darlington 20/02/24
Replies: 102
Views: 8878

Re: Boston v Darlington 20/02/24

I’m slightly surprised to see Sukar’s loan at Scarborough being extended. Whilst he’s not the world beater some Darlo fans made him out to be, he is an option in a position we’re short on at the minute, particularly with Lawlor being injured. Me too. However, maybe Lawlor is close to a return to fu...
by Darlofan97
Sun Feb 18, 2024 9:52 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Asante
Replies: 47
Views: 6437

Re: Asante

We may be better off without him. I know we’re rumoured to be paying him lots but he is now a distraction that we all need to forget about. I have every confidence that Steve W is dealing with the issue. We are better off without him. The problem is, the club have given him a well-paid contract (fo...
by Darlofan97
Sun Feb 18, 2024 7:43 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Asante
Replies: 47
Views: 6437

Re: Asante

We may be better off without him. I know we’re rumoured to be paying him lots but he is now a distraction that we all need to forget about. I have every confidence that Steve W is dealing with the issue. We are better off without him. The problem is, the club have given him a well-paid contract (fo...
by Darlofan97
Sun Feb 18, 2024 7:40 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Blood on hands/heads must roll
Replies: 180
Views: 12008

Re: Blood on hands/heads must roll

How many times under Gowling did we bemoan playing well, but not really hurting the opposition? It is kind of happening under Watson now. Never. We never played well under Gowling. Every game was tedious negative plodding dogshit and I hate him for it. Under Watson, although results haven't really ...
by Darlofan97
Sat Feb 17, 2024 7:24 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Asante
Replies: 47
Views: 6437

Re: Asante

Getting ridiculous at this point. Not a mention of him being out in the preview but nowhere to be seen. Asante picked up a groin injury in training on Thursday Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Unbelievable. Is this the worst contract that the club have signed off since the shirt sponsorship with ...
by Darlofan97
Sat Feb 17, 2024 7:17 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Asante
Replies: 47
Views: 6437

Re: Asante

Hopefully they’re doing a deal with him to fuck off but keeping it quiet. Somehow doubt it though It’ll be something along these lines. If he was to go, he’ll likely want to know his next destination first and a decent pay off. I read a week or so a go that a club closer to Asante’s home had shown ...
by Darlofan97
Sat Feb 17, 2024 6:07 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Asante
Replies: 47
Views: 6437

Re: Asante

Agreed LMQuaker - we should really know what the situation is. Is he injured? Refusing to play?

For Asante to be missing today & for the club to just blatantly ignore this in the preview & PMI is appalling.

Asante is one of our best paid players since becoming fan-owned. What is going on?
by Darlofan97
Sat Feb 17, 2024 2:39 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: South Shields v Darlo
Replies: 93
Views: 10734

Re: South Shields v Darlo

Let’s try and be a bit creative with the squad……..no…..let’s pick the same midfield that hasn’t worked all season and creates almost nil opportunities. Platt, Hatfield, Liddle as our midfield again is a shocker!! Honestly am beginning to doubt SW just a little bit. As above and still seems unable t...
by Darlofan97
Sat Feb 17, 2024 12:36 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Reset
Replies: 28
Views: 2982

Re: Reset

Not sure we have a balanced view on the loss of revenue to be honest, while clearly there will be hit from the league funding, and loss of 2 games as mentioned. The sponsorship etc may take a hit, but if we have a successful year may be not? Away following, there are only a few games where we get n...
by Darlofan97
Sat Feb 17, 2024 9:59 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Reset
Replies: 28
Views: 2982

Re: Reset

Not sure we have a balanced view on the loss of revenue to be honest, while clearly there will be hit from the league funding, and loss of 2 games as mentioned. The sponsorship etc may take a hit, but if we have a successful year may be not? Away following, there are only a few games where we get n...
by Darlofan97
Sat Feb 17, 2024 8:44 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Reset
Replies: 28
Views: 2982

Re: Reset

The issue I have with being relegated to the NPL isn’t so much playing at a lower standard, it’s the financial implications of being relegated: • We will lose £40k+ of central funding from the National League • x2 less home games = less revenue • Reduced away followings = less revenue • No National ...
by Darlofan97
Fri Feb 16, 2024 9:13 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Reset
Replies: 28
Views: 2982

Re: Reset

Let's not throw the baby out of the bath water because we are on the verge of being relegated to the NPL. I am always intrigued as to why people want to risk selling to a private investor (of which, there aren't many) to what end? To reach the National League? The Football League? And then what? We ...
by Darlofan97
Fri Feb 16, 2024 4:27 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: South Shields v Darlo
Replies: 93
Views: 10734

Re: South Shields v Darlo

To be fair, there was nothing the club could have done on the Rowe announcement, if Hednesford have announced it before the paperwork was approved. However, there is a wider-issue that needs addressing regarding the communication. Asante is a perfect example. He has been brought in to be our main ce...
by Darlofan97
Thu Feb 15, 2024 7:20 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Any new faces
Replies: 69
Views: 9574

Re: Any new faces

Yeh, like Scott Barrow. Sent from my Pixel 6 Pro using Tapatalk Scott Barrow was signed by Steve Watson. Josh gowling signs old crocks like Asante. That was my point. Gowling signed a crock in Asante. Watson signed a crock in Barrow. Very little difference in the last 12 months for the pair of them...
by Darlofan97
Thu Feb 15, 2024 5:23 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Any new faces
Replies: 69
Views: 9574

Re: Any new faces

He has been out of action for a few months as he continues to work through injury. Just the sort of player JG would have signed. Yeh, like Scott Barrow. Sent from my Pixel 6 Pro using Tapatalk Scott Barrow was signed by Steve Watson. Josh gowling signs old crocks like Asante. That was my point. Gow...
by Darlofan97
Wed Feb 14, 2024 5:53 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Blood on hands/heads must roll
Replies: 180
Views: 12008

Re: Blood on hands/heads must roll

And before somebody points out our record with those front 3 in the side at the start of this season under Alun, then you will also note the current league positions of those sides we faced in the opening 8 matches: 2nd, 5th, 6th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 15th. Yep, you couldn't expect AA to conjour w...
by Darlofan97
Wed Feb 14, 2024 5:37 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Blood on hands/heads must roll
Replies: 180
Views: 12008

Re: Blood on hands/heads must roll

Some really good posts on this thread. Am struck by how much some people still rate Armstrong and it makes me wonder if am being too harsh. I guess we would have been better off sticking with him rather than having Gowling but I think AA had the longest run with a failing team I have seen. Months a...