Darlo Uncovered

Driving down after work for this one should be a good game and another win.

Me to it should be a good game and another win. Added bonus I’m a guest in hospitality.

I’ve been in hospitality a number of times this season and the food and service has vastly improved. TBH I wasn’t that Keen on Craig at first as I’d heard a few comments about him “book & cover” but I’ve always found him very helpful and he’s certainly passionate about DFC which is what you want in ...

Just looked at twitter and there’s lots of hype about whether he was sacked or made redundant who knew on the DFCSG board etc. Craig to his credit though has been quiet on his twitter account which is the best policy. A statement is needed though to clear the air.

Who will take commercial up now, massive shoes to fill as you can’t make someone redundant and then employ someone new as you leave yourself open to bad practice. I’m sure John Vickerman will know As he’s an HR expert apparently.

All I know is talking to Craig he seemed very much in favor of us building our own ground at the SV. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk The council will never ever let us build a 5000 seater stadium next to a 25009 stadium, people who believe that are in cloud cuckoo land. Until we own our ground w...

Is this really true? Even with the boards around the ground the ground he must have covered his basic costs.

Wasn’t going to go last night but glad I did, players put real graft in a deserved hard fought win.

It sill makes me shudder when I think about the wages Styche and Ainge were allegedly paid by us last season. No one knows what the players are on as it’s sensitive however the playing budget at £330k is very similar to last year under Tommy. Remember Tommy had to sell 3 times the FA Cup windfall o...

He spent four years at Guiseley so hopefully we get to keep him for a good while yet, especially as he always seems to be loving his time with us when you hear him interviewed. I believe it’s nearer £330k - not sure if that includes management or Employers NI. If we get to competing for playoffs th...

I’m sure its been said before but for a 5000 capacity stadium with club house facilities you are looking at roughly £5m. Unfortunately With the current model just can’t see us ever raising that type of money. Moving back to the Arena it will at least give us the opportunity to benefit from larger co...

I wasn’t at the game so can’t really comment but the DFC board apparently get on very well with Spenny and with Dave Mills previously working there I’d imagine they were fully briefed on how may Darlo fans could potential travel.

Let’s just wait until we get an update from DJ or DFCSG until then no one really knows what the plans are.

The DFC board ie DJ will put a proposal to move back to the Arena, the DFCSG board who were largely against moving back previously now I’ve heard mostly back a return but as I’ve mentioned numerous times it’s the members who will vote, personally from what I’ve heard the sensible option is to move b...

Always enjoy Boxing Day at home even the RC staff appeared to make an effort today. All in all a good day.

My understanding is that if the SV goes ahead, land has already been agreed for us to build on, but clearly that would take years for us to get the money to get it built up, so decision would be which site can we negotiate the best financial return over the intervening period. BM has issues if we d...

Positive words from DJ but TBH nothing new we don’t seem to be able to move forward with SV and talk of our own 4g pitches and new stand weren’t mentioned. DRFC likely just happy with the stalemate license ends in 15 years. If we want to follow Walsall then we need to be looking to secure outside in...

Looking forward to this one, few beers in York as well.

TBH I’m xmas shopping with the misses. Not sure on your figures but I think it was said at a previous forum that the RG only charge for additional games outside of league and cup games so for friendlies etc

It does feel like a big improvement on last season, but saying that, if we do finish bottom half then it probably isn't. 100k extra added to the bank from a cup run suggests even if we finish midtable it's a massive step forward. Agree with most comments, it's disappointing currently and it was sli...

We need to get a decent run going as sub 1100 attendance will no don’t make finances difficult.

We are fan funded and supposed to be at the heart of the community. If we can’t help the food banks in Darlington then god help us.

Surely there must be some cash out of the £100k cup run to strengthen the team. Anyone?
Listening to DFR it sounded another dreadful performance.

Looking at JW tweets he always said he would promote potential players, however as an ex director the trend is not to go on social media neither Richard Cook, Martin Jesper or John Tempest post their own views about DFC and they must know what happens behind the scenes. Best resign with grace althou...

TBH good first half, dreadful 2nd half. We can’t afford to go up so let’s just finish above mid table and I think most fans would be happy.

Just been for the paper it’s bloody cold. -3 with 2c by 11am let’s hope those covers have worked.

Out for a few beers tonight and apparently he let the Bermudan players stay in his house which would have saved the club a fair bit of money. He helped the club also with a loan which he obviously wants back, with a £100k windfall I can’t see the problem in paying him back.

See from his twitter account he’s been blocked from @official_darlo. - whats he been tweeting?

I’ll try and get down by 3.30 if that helps. Just a suggestion why not get academy lads to help.

I heard about this on radio 4 yesterday they interviewed the Osset chairman who was livid then the solicitor who sounded like he was out to make a quick fee. Like you mentioned though worrying for grassroots football as it may set an unwelcome precedent. I’m sure DFC will be aware of this case as th...