2021/22 Season Prologue thread

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2021/22 Season Prologue thread

Post by Darlogramps » Fri May 14, 2021 1:45 pm

I know in the past people have found it good to have all our pre-season information in one place, so here we go. Will update as we go. Perhaps it’s worth making this a Sticky?


Key dates
New league season - Saturday August 14
FA Cup 2nd qualifying round - Saturday September 18
FA Trophy 2nd round - Saturday November 27

Fixtures released - July 7

New signings
Kallum Griffiths (Gateshead)
Junior Mondal (AFC Fylde)
Tommy Taylor (Buxton)
Lexus Beeden (Free agent)
Joey Hope (Grimsby)
Lucas Martin (York)
George Smith (Gateshead)
Alex Purver (Guiseley)
Kevin Dos Santos (Tadcaster Albion)
Jake Cassidy (York)
Andrew Nelson (Torquay)
Brandon Taylor (Sunderland)
James Beauchamp


Departures

Adam Campbell (Gateshead)
Michael Liddle (Blyth Spartans)
Jordan Watson (Blyth Spartans)
Sean Reid (Blyth Spartans)
Dan Maguire (Blyth Spartans)
David Atkinson (Shildon)
Nicky Hunt (Ashton United)
Johnny Saltmer (Released)
Omar Holness (Bath City)
Erico Sousa (Grimsby Town)
Tony McMahon (Scunthorpe- coaching role)
Jamie Holmes


Squad 21/22
Tommy Taylor
Lucas Martin

Kallum Griffiths
Lexus Beeden
Alex Storey
Brandon Taylor
Joey Hope
George Smith

Will Hatfield
Ben Hedley
Joe Wheatley
Alex Purver

Luke Charman
Jarrett Rivers
Junior Mondal
Kevin Dos Santos
Jake Cassidy
Andrew Nelson
James Beauchamp


Awaiting confirmation

Louis Laing


Friendlies
Tuesday July 6 - Newton Aycliffe (A) - 7pm
Tuesday July 13 - Tadcaster Albion (A) - 7:30pm
Tuesday July 20 - Northallerton Town (A) - 7:30pm
Saturday July 24 - Newcastle United U23s (H) - 3pm
Tuesday July 27 - Harrogate Town (H) - 7:30pm
Sunday August 1 - Middlesbrough XI (H) - 1pm
Wednesday August 4 - Sunderland U23 (H) - 7pm
Saturday August 7 - Whitby Town (A) - 3pm
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Re: 2021/22 Season Prologue thread

Post by don'tbuythesun » Fri May 14, 2021 1:50 pm

Thats helpful thanks. If we had them all confirmed we'd have a starting eleven!

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Re: 2021/22 Season Prologue thread

Post by Old Git » Fri May 14, 2021 2:24 pm

Think it was reported that Atkinson has signed for Shildon

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Re: 2021/22 Season Prologue thread

Post by D_F_C » Fri May 14, 2021 2:44 pm

Hatfield was confirmed at the fans forum so no official output, plus his recent interview confirms he’s staying


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Re: 2021/22 Season Prologue thread

Post by theoriginalfatcat » Fri May 14, 2021 3:01 pm

At present it's looking good for a 5 a side competition.
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Re: 2021/22 Season Prologue thread

Post by Darlogramps » Sat May 15, 2021 5:03 pm

First new signing: Kallum Griffiths.

https://darlingtonfc.co.uk/news/quakers ... -griffiths
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Re: 2021/22 Season Prologue thread

Post by Darlogramps » Wed May 19, 2021 7:52 am

The club have finally confirmed our player retention list. Confirms Hatfield did have a two year deal. There’s also no word at all on Louis Laing.


Player retention update:

We have activated our option on the following players & retained them under contract for next season:
Luke Charman; Jamie Holmes; Joe Wheatley

New contracts have been agreed with:
Ben Hedley; Jarrett Rivers; Alex Storey

Already contracted for next season:
Will Hatfield

New signings to date:
Kallum Griffiths; Junior Mondal

Out of contract players:
Omar Holness; Theo Hudson; Tony McMahon; Erico Sousa
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Re: 2021/22 Season Prologue thread

Post by Darlo_Pete » Wed May 19, 2021 9:05 am

I wonder when pre-season friendly games will be confirmed?

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Re: 2021/22 Season Prologue thread

Post by SFG » Wed May 19, 2021 2:47 pm

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Re: 2021/22 Season Prologue thread

Post by MCFCDarlo3 » Wed May 19, 2021 7:49 pm

Brilliant, really useful.

Need a couple of nice aways if we can, we all need a good day out!

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Re: 2021/22 Season Prologue thread

Post by don'tbuythesun » Fri May 21, 2021 10:09 am

Fizzy pop awaits you!! (Just trying to keep this near the top til it becomes a sticky)
BBC gossip says Gianluigi Buffon (43) is leaving Juventus and is looking for a "crazy challenge".
We need a goalkeeper. Hmmmm!

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Re: 2021/22 Season Prologue thread

Post by MCFCDarlo3 » Fri May 21, 2021 8:30 pm

don'tbuythesun wrote:
Fri May 21, 2021 10:09 am
Fizzy pop awaits you!! (Just trying to keep this near the top til it becomes a sticky)
BBC gossip says Gianluigi Buffon (43) is leaving Juventus and is looking for a "crazy challenge".
We need a goalkeeper. Hmmmm!
Yes a sticky please Mods

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Re: 2021/22 Season Prologue thread

Post by Wiseacre » Sun May 23, 2021 5:44 pm

don'tbuythesun wrote:
Fri May 21, 2021 10:09 am
Fizzy pop awaits you!! (Just trying to keep this near the top til it becomes a sticky)
BBC gossip says Gianluigi Buffon (43) is leaving Juventus and is looking for a "crazy challenge".
We need a goalkeeper. Hmmmm!
Brilliant - we've had a buffoon or two before now. Would a crazy challenge appeal to Jamie Coppinger ? Anyway it's good to get all these pre-season details out so soon - are we cheering for Pool's in the play-offs ? We need one decent side from the region in the league.
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Re: 2021/22 Season Prologue thread

Post by joejaques » Sun May 23, 2021 10:30 pm

On the subject of next season, is England in a Green, Amber, or Red group. Don't fancy travelling up Thursday for a game on Saturdy, and finding myself quarantined. :roll:
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2021/22 Season Prologue thread

Post by Darlogramps » Tue Jun 01, 2021 12:03 pm

Friendly at Northallerton on July 20th now confirmed.
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Re: 2021/22 Season Prologue thread

Post by Darlogramps » Thu Jun 03, 2021 12:07 pm

Friendlies at Tadcaster Albion and Whitby now added as well.
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Re: 2021/22 Season Prologue thread

Post by murtonquakerfan » Thu Jun 03, 2021 4:37 pm

Fancying the trip to Whitby, always enjoy a good day out at the seaside

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Re: 2021/22 Season Prologue thread

Post by joejaques » Fri Jun 04, 2021 5:31 pm

Fancy relocating to Wales chaps? 4000 standing or 10,000 seated from Monday. :roll:
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Re: 2021/22 Season Prologue thread

Post by jjljks » Sat Jun 05, 2021 6:03 am

joejaques wrote:
Fri Jun 04, 2021 5:31 pm
Fancy relocating to Wales chaps? 4000 standing or 10,000 seated from Monday. :roll:
We just about made it to Bishop Auckland for our home games, not sure we could get as far as even pronouncing Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch

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Re: 2021/22 Season Prologue thread

Post by Darlo_Pete » Wed Jun 16, 2021 5:10 pm

It's gone very quiet at the club, I'm presuming AA is on holiday at the moment?

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Re: 2021/22 Season Prologue thread

Post by real_darlo_85 » Wed Jun 16, 2021 6:06 pm

You may of missed the intended friendly away at Newton Aycliffe FC on 6th July.
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Re: 2021/22 Season Prologue thread

Post by tdk1 » Wed Jun 16, 2021 7:35 pm

Anyone know when the fixtures are out?

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Re: 2021/22 Season Prologue thread

Post by Old Git » Wed Jun 16, 2021 9:04 pm

Darlo_Pete wrote:
Wed Jun 16, 2021 5:10 pm
It's gone very quiet at the club, I'm presuming AA is on holiday at the moment?
If he is hope he is setting a good example and staying in UK. I am sure he will be working away behind the scenes and more signings and trialists will be in the offing.

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Re: 2021/22 Season Prologue thread

Post by MikeinBlack2 » Thu Jun 17, 2021 7:04 am

Could be waiting until after the NL Play-offs to see who Hartlepool release?
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Re: 2021/22 Season Prologue thread

Post by eddie-rowles » Thu Jun 17, 2021 7:31 am

MikeinBlack2 wrote:
Thu Jun 17, 2021 7:04 am
Could be waiting until after the NL Play-offs to see who Hartlepool release?
Believe from the recent podcast he is looking slightly higher and waiting on those presently full time to decide if part time is something they want, Guys are back in training next week so anticipate a few turning up at training wanting to impress.

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Re: 2021/22 Season Prologue thread

Post by Maurice_Peddelty » Thu Jun 17, 2021 7:34 am

Darlo_Pete wrote:
Wed Jun 16, 2021 5:10 pm
It's gone very quiet at the club, I'm presuming AA is on holiday at the moment?
AA gives a very good update of where he is with signings etc in his interview on the latest Darlo Fans Radio podcast. You can access this by scrolling down the news column on the official website (sorry, I don't know how to cut and paste links on my tablet)

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Re: 2021/22 Season Prologue thread

Post by jjljks » Fri Jun 18, 2021 11:19 am

Was almost certain I spotted AA hanging around Rockcliffe the other day

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Re: 2021/22 Season Prologue thread

Post by spen666 » Fri Jun 18, 2021 2:37 pm

tdk1 wrote:
Wed Jun 16, 2021 7:35 pm
Anyone know when the fixtures are out?
EFL fixtures don't come out until 24 June, so NL will be after that.

I am sure I saw somewhere else it is the 7th July at 1pm, but wouldn't put money on that.

For the NL the 2020/21 season is still underway - ie the Play Off Final

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Re: 2021/22 Season Prologue thread

Post by Darlopj » Fri Jun 18, 2021 5:41 pm

Nice to see that Spen still has 2 faces and thick skin after being called out for his Twitter comments by Gramps a week ago. Christ what a first class bellend he really is.

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Re: 2021/22 Season Prologue thread

Post by spen666 » Fri Jun 18, 2021 5:46 pm

Darlopj wrote:
Fri Jun 18, 2021 5:41 pm
Nice to see that Spen still has 2 faces and thick skin after being called out for his Twitter comments by Gramps a week ago. Christ what a first class bellend he really is.
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