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by Spyman
Tue Mar 26, 2024 5:46 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Darlington V Chorley
Replies: 45
Views: 4680

Re: Darlington V Chorley

It would be a real surprise if he's able to make a meaningful contribution in the final 5 games of the season. He's been out so long now that he's probably still in need of this "mini pre-season" that was talked about months ago. He's very clearly been injured, unfit and fragile over a very long pe...
by Spyman
Tue Mar 26, 2024 3:52 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Darlington V Chorley
Replies: 45
Views: 4680

Re: Darlington V Chorley

I wonder if Asante comes into the reckoning for this match. Maybe a place on the bench. Not sure why we’d want him on the bench - for me Main , Nelson , Curry and Rutledge should all be in the side before him (if fit ) We need togetherness and team spirit You seem to be suggesting that Asante's inc...
by Spyman
Tue Mar 26, 2024 1:40 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Darlington V Chorley
Replies: 45
Views: 4680

Re: Darlington V Chorley

I wonder if Asante comes into the reckoning for this match. Maybe a place on the bench. Not sure why we’d want him on the bench - for me Main , Nelson , Curry and Rutledge should all be in the side before him (if fit ) We need togetherness and team spirit You seem to be suggesting that Asante's inc...
by Spyman
Sun Mar 24, 2024 12:38 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Aidan Rutledge
Replies: 18
Views: 2455

Re: Aidan Rutledge

we_8_poolie wrote:
Spyman wrote:
Fri Mar 22, 2024 9:26 pm
Signed on loan from Gateshead. Striker who seems to have a pretty decent goalscoring record. Sounds like a bit of a fox in the box.

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by Spyman
Sun Mar 24, 2024 12:36 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Asante thread
Replies: 21
Views: 2179

Re: Asante thread

Mario wrote:Played a full part in today's warmups.

Hopefully he's close to a return to action.
Akwase SAWAFFT Asante.

IFYKYK

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by Spyman
Sat Mar 23, 2024 7:13 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Moke gone
Replies: 19
Views: 1448

Re: Moke gone

Moke has signed for Hednesford Town

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by Spyman
Fri Mar 22, 2024 9:28 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: What's the point of fan ownership?
Replies: 106
Views: 6643

Re: What's the point of fan ownership?

Darlobill wrote:Reynolds moved the same pipe at the Arena cost him £1m or near enough.
Typical of him to move it to Blackwell Meadows and screw future Darlington FC. What a prick.

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by Spyman
Fri Mar 22, 2024 9:26 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Aidan Rutledge
Replies: 18
Views: 2455

Aidan Rutledge

Signed on loan from Gateshead. Striker who seems to have a pretty decent goalscoring record. Sounds like a bit of a fox in the box.

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by Spyman
Fri Mar 22, 2024 4:53 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Moke gone
Replies: 19
Views: 1448

Re: Moke gone

al_quaker wrote:
Fri Mar 22, 2024 4:17 pm

I hope the Moke decision implies that Watson is planning for next season with us...
Good point - I hadn't thought of that.
by Spyman
Fri Mar 22, 2024 11:20 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Moke gone
Replies: 19
Views: 1448

Re: Moke gone

Not sure exactly who is contracted for next season, other than Nelson, but of those under contract, who would you move on if we could do so? None - unless Asante is one. I just want all traces of Clowning out of this great club. I'm pretty sure Main and Hatfield are contracted for next season. I th...
by Spyman
Fri Mar 22, 2024 11:19 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Moke gone
Replies: 19
Views: 1448

Re: Moke gone

Think my first port of call would be Sunderland to see if we can keep Young for the entirety of next season. He and they may prefer him getting a full season in men's football rather than go back to kids games. I know they think he is their next number 1 but I doubt he will replace Patterson just y...
by Spyman
Fri Mar 22, 2024 10:38 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Moke gone
Replies: 19
Views: 1448

Re: Moke gone

Sort of a shame he never got a goodbye game. Assume he must have an offer lined up somewhere. Left by mutual consent so suits both parties. Who is next? I'd say Sukar but if he doesn't have a club lined up or isn't fit to play then he may as well see out the final weeks of his contract. Then I'd ex...
by Spyman
Thu Mar 21, 2024 7:42 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: David Johnston to resign
Replies: 5
Views: 1049

Re: David Johnston to resign

Yarblockos wrote:I think this is what they call clickbait
You got me [emoji23]

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by Spyman
Thu Mar 21, 2024 4:55 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: David Johnston to resign
Replies: 5
Views: 1049

David Johnston to resign

Don't panic!

Notice of the AGM has been circulated this afternoon, and as required by the articles of Governance, two of the Directors have to resign. They can, however, be re-elected and both DJ and Chris Stockdale are resigning and restanding for election to the Board.
by Spyman
Thu Mar 21, 2024 2:40 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Complacency
Replies: 19
Views: 1966

Re: Complacency

While I’m, like everyone, blown away by our turnaround in fortunes, are we at risk of complacency here? I’ve noticed a number of people talking like it’s a done deal we are staying up over the past few days… Completely agree, although I doubt Watson and Mitchell are allowing that to creep in with t...
by Spyman
Thu Mar 21, 2024 6:51 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: What's the point of fan ownership?
Replies: 106
Views: 6643

Re: What's the point of fan ownership?

If we escape relegation, and if Steve and Terry stay - then I reckon next season's BTB could be the best ever. Completely agree. Especially as Rishi Sunak has told us 2024 is the year he's going to single handedly turn the economy round and make us all rich! We'll all have cash to spare! Sent from ...
by Spyman
Tue Mar 19, 2024 8:43 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Reff Gareth Thomas
Replies: 14
Views: 2038

Re: Reff Gareth Thomas

There is contact on the back of their players’ foot which causes him to trip over himself. It was clumsy by Hedley and, as the foul was awarded, we got away with one as it was inside the box. No no no, bad refereeing only ever has a negative impact on our results. Never the other way round, it's al...
by Spyman
Tue Mar 19, 2024 8:42 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: What's the point of fan ownership?
Replies: 106
Views: 6643

Re: What's the point of fan ownership?

It is a tad disingenuous to infer that an increase in playing budget is either irresponsible or out of line with other clubs at our level. Equally, any poorer financial performance eventuially reported for 2023/24 is entirely predictable and not uncommon for poorer performing teams. In short, these...
by Spyman
Tue Mar 19, 2024 2:39 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Matty stays to end of season
Replies: 5
Views: 1036

Re: Matty stays to end of season

I'd be shocked if someone in at least the National League doesn't take him for next season, whether he's at Sunderland, Man City or elsewhere.
by Spyman
Tue Mar 19, 2024 9:41 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Sukar returns
Replies: 8
Views: 1024

Re: Sukar returns

Boosts squad numbers for the final run in , we haven’t got the biggest squad, so he’s there if needed. That’s the way I look at it. Either way I think he is done, especially if Watson stays. Moke and Sukar will be gone at the end of the season. We do need a big clear out. Not as big a clear out as ...
by Spyman
Mon Mar 18, 2024 11:24 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Darlington V Peterborough Sports
Replies: 71
Views: 6654

Re: Darlington V Peterborough Sports

Me personally I would go full strength at Rushall and hopefully get the win which realistically barring a complete capitulation would see us pretty much safe. Then I'd be giving a day off to the likes of Barrow, Main, Cornish in the Chorley game. That is the one remaining game where the players sti...
by Spyman
Mon Mar 18, 2024 9:50 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Over the years ~ In what position have we had the best players?
Replies: 13
Views: 1450

Re: Over the years ~ In what position have we had the best players?

I reckon a high proportion of clubs in the lower leagues would say goalkeeper has traditionally been a strong position. Most clubs have one first choice keeper, which means there are fewer opportunities for goalkeepers to get regular game time than other positions - so you get relatively better play...
by Spyman
Mon Mar 18, 2024 9:46 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: We’ve come along way.
Replies: 28
Views: 2000

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 Spyman
Sun Mar 17, 2024 5:30 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: We’ve come along way.
Replies: 28
Views: 2000

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 b...
by Spyman
Mon Mar 11, 2024 2:41 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Needed points minimum
Replies: 15
Views: 1846

Re: Needed points minimum

As I've said before, I expect us to stay up comfortably with room to spare - ie done before the last day, and losing at Spendy doesn't change that. We were never going to win every single match until the end of the season. Obviously mounting injuries are a concern, so we could probably do with a co...
by Spyman
Fri Mar 08, 2024 6:21 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: What's the point of fan ownership?
Replies: 106
Views: 6643

Re: What's the point of fan ownership?

A full time investor is the way forward for me for the club to get back to the league but that’s very unlikely to happen. Massive socialist in wanting handout shocker. The more thought I give it, the more "I want someone else to take over our football club and pump their money into it and run it fo...
by Spyman
Thu Mar 07, 2024 7:13 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: What's the point of fan ownership?
Replies: 106
Views: 6643

Re: What's the point of fan ownership?

Lee, thanks for clarifying some of those points. Can I ask why you stepped down from the DFCSG Board when you did? Various reasons. My 3 year term was up and I was embarking on a career change at the time, so they were the triggers. It was mainly down to exhaustion though. I don't mind telling you ...
by Spyman
Thu Mar 07, 2024 4:04 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: What's the point of fan ownership?
Replies: 106
Views: 6643

Re: What's the point of fan ownership?

Lee, thanks for clarifying some of those points.

Can I ask why you stepped down from the DFCSG Board when you did?
by Spyman
Thu Mar 07, 2024 3:04 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: What's the point of fan ownership?
Replies: 106
Views: 6643

Re: What's the point of fan ownership?

A quick google search throws up this article Lee wrote 3 years ago which you could see as a precursor to this new document: https://yourclub.darlingtonfc.co.uk/yc-content/defining-success "It gives us an opportunity, as Owners, to finally pause and reflect...what constitutes success for Darlington F...
by Spyman
Thu Mar 07, 2024 2:51 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: What's the point of fan ownership?
Replies: 106
Views: 6643

Re: What's the point of fan ownership?

The only relevant point is this posters reasoning for the post. He's trying to stir up trouble. Fan owned is best scenario for our club at this present time . that should be all he needs.past DFCSG member. I initially posted having not read the document - which I have now done. I think some very va...