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by OnTheTerraces
Thu Jan 31, 2019 9:19 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Darlington Deadline Day
Replies: 12
Views: 5907

Darlington Deadline Day

Seems like it will be a quiet one, nothing expected.
by OnTheTerraces
Wed Jan 30, 2019 5:12 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Spennimoor
Replies: 63
Views: 23471

Re: Spennimoor

I mean using data. All players are assessed using the same data. Then the manager has the final say. 3 scouts will view the same player completely differently. If you have video analysis with stats then this can not be done. The video is there for all to see. I'll use an unconventional example: Barn...
by OnTheTerraces
Wed Jan 30, 2019 5:04 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Interesting interview with AFC Wimbledon Director
Replies: 15
Views: 7197

Re: Interesting interview with AFC Wimbledon Director

apologies if my comments came across as aggressive, i was agreeing with you :)
by OnTheTerraces
Wed Jan 30, 2019 4:00 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Interesting interview with AFC Wimbledon Director
Replies: 15
Views: 7197

Re: Interesting interview with AFC Wimbledon Director

@spen666 Some great points there, I suppose Darlington can be seen to have been a bit of a villain in the local business community due to past regiemes. However, I would hope they can see the work done by the Supporters over the last 6 years and the aim to run a sustainable club based around the com...
by OnTheTerraces
Wed Jan 30, 2019 3:57 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Spennimoor
Replies: 63
Views: 23471

Re: Spennimoor

I had a look at the DFC accounts, we dont make much in terms of net transfers. The only way to become successful on a fan based club budget is to unearth some talent and sell it on at a significant gain. To do this you need a proper structure for recruitment and player development, which doesn't mea...
by OnTheTerraces
Wed Jan 30, 2019 12:53 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Interesting interview with AFC Wimbledon Director
Replies: 15
Views: 7197

Interesting interview with AFC Wimbledon Director

A great interview with one of the original directors of AFC Wimbledon, a club who had to start all over again like ourselves and even though they are in League 1 they rely on volunteers and the supports group. Some interesting comments about how they engage their supporters and the local community a...
by OnTheTerraces
Wed Jan 30, 2019 8:56 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Southport - Sat 16th Feb
Replies: 23
Views: 9350

Re: Southport - Sat 16th Feb

I used to like the half time shoot outs .... still remember my two penalties I scored at the Holgate End in our competition at Ayresome Park.

Need to engage the kids, the tickets are free for under 11, maybe we should offer secondary schools free tickets ?
by OnTheTerraces
Tue Jan 29, 2019 7:42 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Southport - Sat 16th Feb
Replies: 23
Views: 9350

Re: Southport - Sat 16th Feb

Why on earth would anyone with half a business brain employ someone on a salary with the likelihood we would get no profit on their salary.
by OnTheTerraces
Tue Jan 29, 2019 1:52 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Southport - Sat 16th Feb
Replies: 23
Views: 9350

Re: Southport - Sat 16th Feb

Average attendance this season has been around 1350, needs to be closer to 2000 if we are going to kick on. Good point regarding converting the fans via a one off game in a relegation scrap, it isn’t ideal and not many convert into repeat customers. Maybe some fans will return and we add an extra 20...
by OnTheTerraces
Mon Jan 28, 2019 10:30 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Bradford PA
Replies: 34
Views: 15871

Re: Bradford PA

Lolol ... good one that
by OnTheTerraces
Mon Jan 28, 2019 9:38 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Bradford PA
Replies: 34
Views: 15871

Re: Bradford PA

Tapping up for next season
by OnTheTerraces
Mon Jan 28, 2019 9:01 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Bradford PA
Replies: 34
Views: 15871

Re: Bradford PA

Our scouts should be all over this, do we have scouts?
by OnTheTerraces
Sun Jan 27, 2019 9:05 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: This Saturday
Replies: 17
Views: 10295

Re: This Saturday

@quakerpete

Excellent idea that donate button .... exiles may be interested, especially if it includes a digital match programme
by OnTheTerraces
Sun Jan 27, 2019 11:52 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: AGM
Replies: 143
Views: 45856

Re: AGM

How much is the minimum BTB contribution?
by OnTheTerraces
Sat Jan 26, 2019 11:10 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Curzon V Darlington
Replies: 106
Views: 32060

Re: Curzon V Darlington

Rich chairman or sponsor
by OnTheTerraces
Sat Jan 26, 2019 10:59 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: AGM
Replies: 143
Views: 45856

Re: AGM

I think financially we have hit a ceiling, the latest accounts show a big jump in turnover but and equal % Jump in wages ... I think we are around 50% wages/turnover ratio. Issue is that jump hasn’t meant better performances. Also having all these players from the midlands must increase the wage cos...
by OnTheTerraces
Sat Jan 26, 2019 10:55 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Curzon V Darlington
Replies: 106
Views: 32060

Re: Curzon V Darlington

Good stuff today in the second half. What I noticed today watching FA Cup is those vests players wear. I believe they have a gps tracking system and spit out all sorts of data. I think we should fund raise for them and make our semi professional setup a little more professional. It’s small investmen...
by OnTheTerraces
Tue Jan 22, 2019 12:33 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: 'Supporter' Bans
Replies: 10
Views: 7663

Re: 'Supporter' Bans

If they do the evter at the very least they should start to behave and not draw attention to themselves
by OnTheTerraces
Mon Jan 21, 2019 8:03 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Hartlepool match confirmed at BM
Replies: 293
Views: 100586

Re: Hartlepool match confirmed at BM

I see Williams Kokolo is playing up front for Sunderland u23 tonight, won’t be playing tomorrow then.
by OnTheTerraces
Mon Jan 21, 2019 8:02 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Andrew Nelson
Replies: 12
Views: 7448

Re: Andrew Nelson

Do Darlington have a link up with Sunderland still?
by OnTheTerraces
Sat Jan 19, 2019 8:13 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Chandler
Replies: 85
Views: 32294

Re: Chandler

It’s an odd way to celebrate
by OnTheTerraces
Sat Jan 19, 2019 7:19 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Chandler
Replies: 85
Views: 32294

Re: Chandler

Probably keeping hush, not good press
by OnTheTerraces
Thu Jan 17, 2019 8:36 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Hartlepool match confirmed at BM
Replies: 293
Views: 100586

Re: Hartlepool match confirmed at BM

Can’t the stands be altered to make the standing area steeper ... I know we need money but could it be done?
by OnTheTerraces
Thu Jan 17, 2019 8:27 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Striker on trial
Replies: 9
Views: 6134

Re: Striker on trial

Hopefully he’s match fit and raring to go.
by OnTheTerraces
Mon Jan 14, 2019 5:03 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Club Accounts
Replies: 65
Views: 28263

Re: Club Accounts

Seems a big jump without those fees in, needs a narrative I think.

The playing costs are very high and a 80k loss is big, unsustainable in the long term.
by OnTheTerraces
Mon Jan 14, 2019 3:45 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Club Accounts
Replies: 65
Views: 28263

Re: Club Accounts

I think legal and professional would include:

Accounting costs for doing year end accounts
Various legal advice around player contracts


I think it’s a good idea to put some sort of commentary together on the figures for members to understand the figures better.