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by Undercovered
Sat Dec 15, 2018 9:50 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Netcafe - 14 December 2018
Replies: 157
Views: 63829

Re: Netcafe - 14 December 2018

Couple of points from last night. The directors have run the club at a deficit and caused the need for loans and personal guarantees. They authorised the big wage earners have come in over the last two summers. Secondly, there appears no public record of winding up orders against the club which wou...
by Undercovered
Fri Nov 30, 2018 11:17 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Resignation...
Replies: 231
Views: 75432

Re: Resignation...

I’ve been pondering this situation for a while whilst reading the comments with interest and would like to put forward my take on things. Firstly, are we in a position to hire a new manager? (obviously not at the moment as we have one in position but assuming we didn’t for a moment). Generally the p...
by Undercovered
Tue Nov 21, 2017 2:22 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Our accounts
Replies: 45
Views: 15587

Re: Our accounts

Are our accounts published anywhere? It's just I stumbled upon this http://darlingtonfootballclub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Annual-Review-and-Accounts-20151.pdf And it made for interesting reading. I just wondered if we'd done anything similar (or even just a more basic accounts release) sin...
by Undercovered
Fri Oct 13, 2017 12:08 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: New manager poll
Replies: 451
Views: 172169

Re: New manager poll

LoidLucan wrote:Must dash... just got to straighten the tie and locate those darlo trackie bottoms...
Just refer to "Darlehnton Football Club" multiple times and you'll be sound
by Undercovered
Fri Oct 13, 2017 12:05 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Harry Dunn
Replies: 31
Views: 18137

Re: Harry Dunn

snackweasle wrote:However he has been, in terms of progress upwards in the league structure, one of our best ever managers, and only Brian Little and Hodgy really compare.
I'm properly gutted I missed those promotions under Hodgy, I must have been in a coma at some point.
by Undercovered
Fri Oct 13, 2017 10:06 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Harry Dunn
Replies: 31
Views: 18137

Re: Harry Dunn

That's why a key question in the interview process needs to be around what support network the manager has around him in terms of coaching and scouting. One of the benefits of MG having the academy is that resource could be shared. As it was it ended up where the two things were too intertwined but ...
by Undercovered
Fri Oct 13, 2017 7:15 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Mark Bell leaves
Replies: 34
Views: 17916

Re: Mark Bell leaves

BradleyBlythe was apparently our Assistant Kit Manager. It's like on the film credits when you think....what do they do? I'm almost lost for words. Surely we didn't need a kit manager and an assistant kit manager for a club at our level? Depends who was getting paid by the club. I'd imagine one of ...
by Undercovered
Fri Oct 13, 2017 5:40 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: New manager poll
Replies: 451
Views: 172169

Re: New manager poll

Permission was sought. This was rumbling on far longer than MG had us believe.
by Undercovered
Sun Oct 08, 2017 9:53 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: The altercation in the tinshed at the end of the game
Replies: 15
Views: 11915

Re: The altercation in the tinshed at the end of the game

Possibly the daftest thing I've ever heard
by Undercovered
Sat Oct 07, 2017 8:42 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: York city supporters trust express concern
Replies: 11
Views: 7796

Re: York city supporters trust express concern

Looking at the JM Packaging Group accounts, they are owed £4,750,000 by York City FC (£4,000,000 a year earlier). The JM accounts state that the sale of Bootham Crescent, following their successful residential planning application, should cover this debt. However, the ongoing losses means that JM a...
by Undercovered
Fri Oct 06, 2017 9:41 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: New manager poll
Replies: 451
Views: 172169

Re: New manager poll

Bower on paper looks a great candidate, did excellently at Guiseley and has really turned BPA around
by Undercovered
Thu Oct 05, 2017 4:19 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Who would you like to see take over?
Replies: 70
Views: 34101

Re: Who would you like to see take over?

Chris Hardy. I don't think we can realistically recruit from the same level, not with the ground the way it is and our inability to offer anyone a substantially better budget. If that was feasible and we still have any 'big club' pull I'd have said it might be worth having a look at Alun Armstrong....
by Undercovered
Thu Oct 05, 2017 4:16 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Netcafe This Friday
Replies: 56
Views: 33600

Re: Netcafe This Friday

Should be a pretty quiet netcafe
by Undercovered
Thu Oct 05, 2017 4:04 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Atkinson and Gregan gone
Replies: 119
Views: 47602

Re: Atkinson and Gregan gone

A question re conflicts of interest. How does it work with our CEO, who is a business partner of York's manager. I'm not casting any aspersions at him, but the league didn't like a business link between 2 managers in their league, so will they like a business link between a manager and a CEO? One t...
by Undercovered
Thu Oct 05, 2017 3:53 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Who would you like to see take over?
Replies: 70
Views: 34101

Re: Who would you like to see take over?

leedscol wrote:Someone with lots of connections with money to invest.
Sheikh Mohammed Al Maktoum?
by Undercovered
Thu Oct 05, 2017 3:41 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Who would you like to see take over?
Replies: 70
Views: 34101

Re: Who would you like to see take over?

Would love to see Alan White given a chance with an experienced head alongside him
by Undercovered
Thu Oct 05, 2017 3:32 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Atkinson and Gregan gone
Replies: 119
Views: 47602

Re: Atkinson and Gregan gone

Definite case of short term pain, long term gain. This was always going to happen when MG left due to how he was allowed to intertwine his business with the football club. I was always uncomfortable with this for a number of reasons but it's good to have a clean slate.Not sure how much business MGFA...
by Undercovered
Sun Oct 01, 2017 8:45 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: York sack Mills
Replies: 46
Views: 21597

Re: York sack Mills

JUst because someone has a set period on their contract doesn't necessarily mean that there will be a large amount of compensation. I'd expect there will be get out clauses just like Pardew at Newcastle who had an 8 year deal but got nowhere near 8 years wages when he was sacked.
by Undercovered
Sat Sep 30, 2017 10:26 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: York sack Mills
Replies: 46
Views: 21597

Re: York sack Mills

Gray 2/1 on Bet Victor
Redfearn 10/1
by Undercovered
Sat Sep 30, 2017 8:06 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Curzon Aston v Darlington match thread
Replies: 86
Views: 35036

Re: Curzon Aston v Darlington match thread

Let's not forget that after agreeing a budget at the start of the season MG invited the players, directors and press along to his start of season meeting where he clearly stated that the aim was promotion. No if's or but's. Now things are going wrong the budget suddenly isn't enough.
by Undercovered
Mon Sep 18, 2017 10:24 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: So, where do we go from here
Replies: 63
Views: 35376

Re: So, where do we go from here

Football is a competitive game and you’ve got to think about your squad. They want to play at the highest level they can, the staff have played at a higher level and they want to get back there. If you’re saying that you’re content to stay at this level then you’re not going to attract the best pla...
by Undercovered
Mon Sep 18, 2017 1:02 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: So, where do we go from here
Replies: 63
Views: 35376

Re: So, where do we go from here

Spot on Spyman, whilst the run of results and the cup failure have brought things to the fore the debate around MG is more than just results. As you say he has more responsibility than that, especially in a fan owned club with finite resources. Personally whilst a good manager given the right resour...
by Undercovered
Wed Sep 06, 2017 12:05 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Martin Gray
Replies: 82
Views: 48322

Re: Martin Gray

There's hardly a rush until the ground improvements are fully funded and completed, as we couldn't go up anyway. It would make sense to just maintain our place in the division away from a relegation battle with any funds available used to ensure that when we're in a position to go up we actually ca...
by Undercovered
Wed Sep 06, 2017 11:56 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Martin Gray
Replies: 82
Views: 48322

Re: Martin Gray

Once we've funded the various ground improvements and the 5-year season tickets run out, I don't see why this has to be our ceiling. Our attendances are among the top end in the league - once we're on a level-playing field budget-wise without other priorities to finance then there's no reason we ca...
by Undercovered
Mon Sep 04, 2017 5:22 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Jordan Richards leaving
Replies: 64
Views: 40177

Re: Jordan Richards leaving

How do you question things? By posting messages on here?
by Undercovered
Sat Sep 02, 2017 6:01 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Southport v Darlo Match Thread
Replies: 78
Views: 39557

Re: Southport v Darlo Match Thread

Anyway we cant rely on cartman to aid a vitally important fa cup run as hes cuptied after today. Please tell me you're joking?! Some questionable decisions over the last few weeks but this one just smacks of stupidity or that he really isn't coming back. Either we better have a very good option lin...
by Undercovered
Mon Aug 21, 2017 2:14 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Seat Ground Development Fund for between £10 & £99
Replies: 46
Views: 30510

Re: Seat Ground Development Fund for between £10 & £99

I would hope that a similar fund could be set up for terracing as well as this is a major issue now. It is not as big an issue as the ground grading though. Think we best concentrating on tackling the first hurdle before worrying about how you get over the 10th one otherwise we going to end up dilu...
by Undercovered
Sun Aug 20, 2017 9:10 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Darlo v Telford Match Thread
Replies: 68
Views: 37590

Re: Darlo v Telford Match Thread

To be fair the workout we had at York was probably tougher than most had midweek. Disappointing that having signed players to bulk up the squad during this 8 week period where we have 2 games a week they weren't used.
by Undercovered
Sat Aug 19, 2017 11:29 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: York City v Darlo Match Thread
Replies: 113
Views: 63438

Re: York City v Darlo Match Thread

I'm aware of the ethos but I'm also aware that £100 is not achievable for many people. From the many, not the few. I completely agree that it shouldn't be down to a few, hence my suggestion. Also people don't necessarily want a repayable share, just to feel good that they contributed to that stand....