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by Quakerlad
Sat Dec 23, 2023 8:26 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Darlington V Bishops Stortford
Replies: 131
Views: 46631

Re: Darlington V Bishops Stortford

When we're 2 nil down at home, playing against 10 men against the team bottom of the league, our tactic was to pull all 11 players back into the penalty area to defend the corner. Absolutely clueless tactics. That was amongst the worst performances I've seen in the last 68 years That’s the thing th...
by Quakerlad
Sat Dec 23, 2023 7:37 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Do it tonight Johnson
Replies: 22
Views: 6405

Re: Do it tonight Johnson

So it was obvious from minute 1 that their manager had a game plan and that was to man mark our midfielders and not let us play apart from sideways and backwards, and it worked. Our manager had the same game plan of playing 2 defensive midfielders who barely get anywhere near the oppos penalty box, ...
by Quakerlad
Sat Dec 23, 2023 6:01 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Darlington V Bishops Stortford
Replies: 131
Views: 46631

Re: Darlington V Bishops Stortford

:? Questions for Gowling from todays match: Why continue to play on his day one of the best midfielders at our level on the wing? Why continue with 2 defensive midfielders when 0-2 down at home against bottom of league? Why sign a player who is clearly miles away from fitness and pay him more than a...
by Quakerlad
Sat Dec 16, 2023 1:44 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Gloucester (A)
Replies: 96
Views: 90322

Re: Gloucester (A)

Can only see it as a positive around team spirit to me. To have the fans, players and management chipping in together suggests to me a good spirit and desire to get a result. Mind you, for me given JG has had 8 or so consecutive sessions now with his players all on plastic there really is no excuse ...
by Quakerlad
Fri Dec 15, 2023 9:40 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Gloucester (A)
Replies: 96
Views: 90322

Re: Gloucester (A)

Just listened to Danny Rose's interview there, says both the management & the players themselves have contributed towards the travel costs to stay over there tonight. Like the sound of that and good on the players to contribute, show’s commitment to the cause for sure. Still find it really frustrat...
by Quakerlad
Wed Dec 13, 2023 12:57 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Gloucester (A)
Replies: 96
Views: 90322

Re: Gloucester (A)

Well, after what feels like a while without a game (not sure if that's a good or bad thing these days) it's likely we'll get back to playing on Saturday away to Gloucester. Our opponents winning in midweek means we slip to 23rd in the league, but defeats for Kings Lynn and Peterborough Sports meant...
by Quakerlad
Sat Dec 09, 2023 9:35 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Banbury v Darlo
Replies: 20
Views: 16063

Re: Banbury v Darlo

Not such a bad thing I reckon. By next game they will have had, what, 8 consecutive training sessions to embed exactly how JG wants to play. Asante should be a lot fitter, some of the injured have been given a break, and he’s been allowed to bring in another couple of players. No excuses now, the ne...
by Quakerlad
Fri Dec 08, 2023 11:39 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: New Signing - Sonil Vasileiou
Replies: 23
Views: 17412

Re: New Signing - Sonil Vasileiou

Will only know if he can adapt to this level when he plays like any player at any level until he plays give him and Josh a break. This board is so full of negativity it`s getting boring Not being negative, hope he is a star in the making like others in recent years. Just think as fans, particularly...
by Quakerlad
Fri Dec 08, 2023 8:56 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: New Signing - Sonil Vasileiou
Replies: 23
Views: 17412

Re: New Signing - Sonil Vasileiou

No interview with the new player and no mention of him in Josh's interview for Banbury. No wonder no one seems that interested in this signing. And that’s part of the problem at moment, nothing seems linked together. We sign a new player, creates some interest and conversation and the manager doesn...
by Quakerlad
Tue Dec 05, 2023 8:34 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Hodgy
Replies: 123
Views: 138235

Re: Hodgy

Is there not someone on here who knows what the playing budget for this season is, including BTB? Properly knows. Has it not been mentioned at a forum or similar? Pretty sure I heard DJ earlier in season in hospitality say our budget was c£350k in total, less than previous season but similar to a p...
by Quakerlad
Sun Nov 26, 2023 9:23 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Darlington V Rushall
Replies: 251
Views: 336249

Re: Darlington V Rushall

Obviously lots of people have doubts over JG based on his Darlo record of 2 wins in 13 games but there are also question marks over his consistently poor loan choices, the fact that we've come full circle after initially freezing out several existing players, the drastic and failed formation change...
by Quakerlad
Sat Nov 25, 2023 5:48 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Darlington V Rushall
Replies: 251
Views: 336249

Re: Darlington V Rushall

With this guy in charge we are going down. Draws at home against 2 absolutely crap teams is simply not good enough. Yes we are keeping the ball better but it’s results that matter and I have not seen enough to believe we would beat half decent teams when we cannot beat some woeful teams at home. Don...
by Quakerlad
Fri Nov 24, 2023 8:38 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Darlington V Rushall
Replies: 251
Views: 336249

Re: Darlington V Rushall

Beyond me why we let Hazel go knowing Asante was miles away and Nelson missing. Basically left us with no recognised available forward in the club for 2 massive games. The guy, like him or not, keeps making ridiculous decisions. Worst case, at least in this weeks interviews give us some background ...
by Quakerlad
Fri Nov 24, 2023 6:59 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Darlington V Rushall
Replies: 251
Views: 336249

Re: Darlington V Rushall

Beyond me why we let Hazel go knowing Asante was miles away and Nelson missing. Basically left us with no recognised available forward in the club for 2 massive games. The guy, like him or not, keeps making ridiculous decisions. Worst case, at least in this weeks interviews give us some background t...
by Quakerlad
Wed Nov 22, 2023 5:21 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Warrington
Replies: 96
Views: 69202

Re: Warrington

Oh, and how can we do a post match interview with no mention of letting Hazel go earlier in the day and not asking for some comments or thoughts on it?… unbelievable Jeff!!😂.
by Quakerlad
Wed Nov 22, 2023 5:18 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Warrington
Replies: 96
Views: 69202

Re: Warrington

Another opportunity lost. We have failed to beat some shocking teams recently and last nights was no different. Talking us up based on last night is delusional. Yes we played better but so we should have as they were awful, yet did not win, which actually is basically all that matters at moment. Iro...
by Quakerlad
Tue Nov 21, 2023 1:41 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Jacob Hazel
Replies: 114
Views: 73459

Re: Jacob Hazel

Cannot believe the club issues a press release about Hazel leaving and in same short article say watch his hat trick against Telford just to remind us how good he was!

Couldn’t write the script at times!! Honestly, everything just seems a mess at moment.
by Quakerlad
Tue Nov 21, 2023 1:36 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Jacob Hazel
Replies: 114
Views: 73459

Re: Jacob Hazel

You can only win by scoring goals, team should of been built round him to bring out the best of his talents. We don’t often come across “natural” goal scorers and Hazel is one. Harry Kane would have struggled to score for us given the amount of chances we have created this season and back end of la...
by Quakerlad
Fri Nov 17, 2023 3:55 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Gowling MUST go!
Replies: 81
Views: 29278

Re: Gowling MUST go!

Maybe this should be on the “truth” thread, but truth is that whenever I hear our manager in an interview I cannot stand the guy. His giggling and “ we’ve had a chat in there” comments are driving me mad. Surely that was an opportunity to accept a share of responsibility, thank the fans who travelle...
by Quakerlad
Wed Nov 15, 2023 7:58 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Chorley
Replies: 144
Views: 52992

Re: Chorley

Yes the players capitulated and have to take the blame for this defeat, but which manager in their right mind keeps 3 attacking players on the field when we're 3 down, then 4 down, then 5 down. We're going to lose the game at that stage, so shut up shop as best you can and limit the damage. I'm not...
by Quakerlad
Tue Nov 14, 2023 10:07 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Chorley
Replies: 144
Views: 52992

Re: Chorley

I think that is possibly the biggest defeat in my time of watching Darlington going back to the 1960s. Everything that could have gone wrong, did go wrong tonight. All I would say is, let’s try to refrain from knee jerk reactions, and everyone needs to keep calm. Thing is Old Git if it was a one of...
by Quakerlad
Tue Nov 14, 2023 9:51 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Chorley
Replies: 144
Views: 52992

Re: Chorley

Have never felt as embarrassed by a Darlo performance as tonight. Of course the sending off was a big factor but what happened after that showed exactly why we are where we are. No bottle, no desire and no backbone. Did their keeper touch the ball more than about 3/4 times, think not. That’s 3 conse...
by Quakerlad
Tue Nov 14, 2023 8:56 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Chorley
Replies: 144
Views: 52992

Re: Chorley

Ghost_Of_1883 wrote:
Tue Nov 14, 2023 8:50 pm
Quakerlad wrote:
Tue Nov 14, 2023 8:26 pm
Totally embarrassing.

Horror tackle by Nelson no excuse.
We just cannot pass to a blue shirt, just hoofing it clear and back it comes. Without doubt the worst I’ve seen ud play since we reformed.
We never reformed. We are the same club.
Seriously? Like it matters at the moment!!
by Quakerlad
Tue Nov 14, 2023 8:36 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Chorley
Replies: 144
Views: 52992

Re: Chorley

What the hell is Gowling laughing at? It’s his team that is showing no backbone whatsoever. Why make a sub literally 30 seconds from half time.
He should not be laughing, the guy so winds me up!!!
by Quakerlad
Tue Nov 14, 2023 8:26 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Chorley
Replies: 144
Views: 52992

Re: Chorley

Totally embarrassing.

Horror tackle by Nelson no excuse.
We just cannot pass to a blue shirt, just hoofing it clear and back it comes. Without doubt the worst I’ve seen ud play since we reformed.
Not sure their goalkeeper has touched the ball and it’s almost half time.
by Quakerlad
Tue Nov 14, 2023 5:47 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: ASANTE SIGNS!!!
Replies: 65
Views: 21929

Re: ASANTE SIGNS!!!

Darlopartisan wrote:
Tue Nov 14, 2023 5:17 pm
Please keep Hazel, send Simms back and move Curry on
Spot on.
by Quakerlad
Tue Nov 14, 2023 7:32 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Darlo v Chester
Replies: 99
Views: 31328

Re: Darlo v Chester

Hazel's strengths are definitely not his hold-up/link-up play, even though he did get 11 assists last season. However, inside the penalty box he is a serial goal-scorer/chance-getter, and that, if he does depart, will be very hard to replace. He scored 21 non-penalty goals last season. That is ridi...
by Quakerlad
Sun Nov 12, 2023 6:18 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Hazel
Replies: 60
Views: 21114

Re: Hazel

Massive mistake to let go the only player at our club who is capable of scoring 20 goals a season. It beggars belief if we sell him. Spot on. The grief he is currently getting is crazy. He is wanted by other clubs because he is a natural goal scorer with a great track record. Honestly, how many act...
by Quakerlad
Sat Nov 11, 2023 7:45 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Darlo v Chester
Replies: 99
Views: 31328

Re: Darlo v Chester

Thought Nelson was poor throughout to be honest and shows how desperate we are for a new Centre Forward. Not doubting his effort or commitment for one minute mind which was excellent as usual. No idea why JG put a quick fresh full back on right when we were getting torn apart by pace down left after...
by Quakerlad
Wed Nov 08, 2023 7:32 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Reality
Replies: 62
Views: 16430

Re: Reality

Under Tommy Wright's reign we flirted with relegation a little bit but I thought we had the players to get us enough points. Guys, the reality is, we have one foot in the next division already. I cannot see us getting out of this. We do not have goals in our team, midfield and attack. We need to ha...