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by grytters
Fri Sep 29, 2017 2:18 pm
Forum: The Off Topic Room
Topic: Darlo CC 1 v 0 Whinging Nimbys
Replies: 0
Views: 11625

Darlo CC 1 v 0 Whinging Nimbys

Makes a change to be on the side of the cricket club in a planning dispute / disagreement with the neighbours http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tees-41429899 One resident, who did not want to be named, said the decision would still result in noise and have an adverse effect on the enjoyment of th...
by grytters
Mon Sep 11, 2017 2:53 pm
Forum: The Off Topic Room
Topic: When you hear the air attack warning -
Replies: 9
Views: 18220

Re: When you hear the air attack warning -

Thanks, people!
by grytters
Mon Sep 04, 2017 1:47 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: FA CUP HOME v SOUTH SHIELDS
Replies: 167
Views: 88421

Re: FA CUP HOME v SOUTH SHIELDS

I used to work with the manager of "Parramores" before they regrouped, reformed, and decamped to Worksop.
by grytters
Wed Aug 30, 2017 2:41 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: New Feethams residents complain about the noise next door
Replies: 21
Views: 15550

Re: New Feethams residents complain about the noise next doo

To be fair, they need ridiculing big style. Buy a house near a cricket ground, occasionally hear a game of cricket being played... It's not as if cricket is played overnight either, when you want some silence for your kip. Just as well that they're not next to a speedway stadium. Like the nimbys wh...
by grytters
Tue Aug 22, 2017 11:25 am
Forum: The Off Topic Room
Topic: When you hear the air attack warning -
Replies: 9
Views: 18220

Re: When you hear the air attack warning -

Darlo_Pete wrote:No it just bongs once!!
No.

Not the clock, the siren that used to wail at one.
by grytters
Tue Aug 22, 2017 9:32 am
Forum: The Off Topic Room
Topic: When you hear the air attack warning -
Replies: 9
Views: 18220

When you hear the air attack warning -

A question.


Do the sirens still sound at the town clock for the one o'clock time signal?
by grytters
Mon Aug 21, 2017 12:58 pm
Forum: The Terraces
Topic: Tin pot club, from a tin pot town
Replies: 0
Views: 7825

Tin pot club, from a tin pot town

Stevenage stewards make female Grimsby supporters show their bras.


https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/201 ... are_btn_tw
by grytters
Wed Aug 02, 2017 12:19 pm
Forum: The Terraces
Topic: Old Firm covering themselves in glory again!
Replies: 0
Views: 7067

Old Firm covering themselves in glory again!

Go on.

Remind me again why "English" football wants them in our league structure?

Rangers:

http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/rangers-f ... -1-8678226

Celtic:

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/ ... k-10915062
by grytters
Wed Aug 02, 2017 8:57 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: VTEC promotion
Replies: 3
Views: 3838

Re: VTEC promotion

Hmmm.

Thanks:

The page I'm directed to is here - https://www.virgintrainseastcoast.com/darlingtonseason



from

http://darlingtonfootballclub.co.uk/virgin-travel/

Has it changed?
by grytters
Tue Aug 01, 2017 1:07 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: VTEC promotion
Replies: 3
Views: 3838

VTEC promotion

Has this finished now?
by grytters
Tue Jun 20, 2017 10:37 am
Forum: The Off Topic Room
Topic: Played away!
Replies: 0
Views: 10210

Played away!

Brian Cant has died at the age of 83.


"Here is a box, a 6' long box

Filled up and ready to bury..."

RIP
by grytters
Wed Apr 12, 2017 2:59 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Which grounds have you seen Darlo playing at?
Replies: 38
Views: 21289

Re: Which grounds have you seen Darlo playing at?

The lead article said competitive games and nothing about League away grounds only. "can we get every ground closed off in the Football League?" Didn't specify it was limited to league grounds only though, just that all league grounds was the target. However, counting all grounds including NLS I re...
by grytters
Sat Apr 01, 2017 6:44 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Fans' Behaviour
Replies: 126
Views: 77439

Re: Fans' Behaviour

Let's not pretend that DFC doesn't know who these idiots are. There will be loads of photos of them today, and many of these individuals are at home games behind the goal in the tin shed. It's no good posting statements before the game and requesting for information after the game. We know who they...
by grytters
Tue Mar 28, 2017 12:04 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Worst ever Darlo player
Replies: 94
Views: 60532

Re: Worst ever Darlo player

MKDarlo wrote:
Undercovered wrote:Steve McMahon, too many s*** players to mention
THE worst player ever. Terrible.

( Followed swiftly by Clint Marcelle)
Seconded.

See also Phil "The Bench" Lineacre, and "Dim" Parkin.
by grytters
Mon Mar 06, 2017 11:02 am
Forum: The Off Topic Room
Topic: Rugby League
Replies: 1785
Views: 681102

Re: Rugby League

Rugby League about to sell its birthright for a mess o' pottage. https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2017/mar/06/super-league-clubs-could-relocate-south-or-abroad A number of Super League sides have been alerted to expressions of interest from cities in both England and abroad who want to inherit an e...
by grytters
Wed Feb 22, 2017 4:18 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Home Grounds
Replies: 10
Views: 7743

Re: Home Grounds

What about Gateshead Including the old club Redheugh Park International Stadium Filtrona/Mariners Park Brunton Park Victoria Park The Riverside Stadium Croft Park Though most of those were one-off games when they were having serious pitch trouble a few years back. Sent from my Lenovo TB2-X30F using...
by grytters
Wed Feb 22, 2017 4:06 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: 'Selling out'
Replies: 35
Views: 17822

Re: 'Selling out'

It's the Scum and I totally agree with Bushead. Selling your soul and dumping a loyal shirt sponsor? Some of their fans aren't happy. https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/feb/17/sutton-united-fa-cup-sponsorship-the-sun They also gouged their own fans on the ticket prices, and refused to allow ...
by grytters
Mon Feb 20, 2017 4:01 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Home Grounds
Replies: 10
Views: 7743

Re: Home Grounds

Man Utd have had five -

A couple in and around Newton Heath
Old Trafford
Stockport County
Maine Road

Notts County have had at least a similar number, and probably more

Nottingham Castle?
Meadows
Trent Bridge
Town Ground
City Ground
County Ground
by grytters
Fri Dec 30, 2016 5:03 pm
Forum: The Off Topic Room
Topic: What is your Imperial stormtrooper ID?
Replies: 0
Views: 4372

What is your Imperial stormtrooper ID?

First 16 numbers of credit card.

+ last three digits on back.

+ expiration date (MM/YY) %
by grytters
Mon Dec 12, 2016 4:29 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Dean Windass
Replies: 11
Views: 6616

Dean Windass

Darlo old boy has been declared bankrupt over a £150,000 tax bill.
by grytters
Mon Dec 05, 2016 9:00 pm
Forum: The Off Topic Room
Topic: UKIP - thick as mince.
Replies: 3
Views: 5666

UKIP - thick as mince.

Gather round and laugh at the pigshit-thick racists:

(I used to live here, btw)

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/www.indepe ... html%3Famp
by grytters
Sat Dec 03, 2016 1:38 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: "An Illustrated History of Football"
Replies: 0
Views: 1594

"An Illustrated History of Football"

David Squires' excellent "Illustrated History of Football" features Darlo on pp 160-161.

(Ideal Christmas gift)
by grytters
Wed Nov 16, 2016 2:54 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: FA Trophy Draw
Replies: 31
Views: 12759

Re: FA Trophy Draw

Perhaps the club could consider issuing some sort of voucher to people that attend, to guarantee a ticket for our first game back in Darlo the following Saturday. That would no doubt boost the crowd for the Trophy game as well. Or just join the DFCSG as has been said...repeatedly. People may not be...
by grytters
Tue Nov 08, 2016 1:52 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: DFC Fans Lottery - new online entry
Replies: 23
Views: 8212

Re: DFC Fans Lottery - new online entry

Definitely worth capping the monthly prize at what is now an extremely attractive pot of £1,000. If we were to increase to another weekly prize of £50 next, and then make it 3 x weekly prizes by the end of the season then I think we'd find it an extremely attractive proposition. Also, while I like ...
by grytters
Wed Oct 26, 2016 2:10 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Harrogate away
Replies: 15
Views: 8318

Re: Harrogate away

Better keep a lid on the noise on Saturday because the Harrogate fans have been told by the club that the drum used to whip up home support has been banned because of complaints by one or two neighbours. It's another blow to the fans who had previously been told of a ban on dogs :shock: Also don't ...
by grytters
Sat Oct 22, 2016 5:08 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Darlo v Worcester Match Thread
Replies: 39
Views: 15625

Re: Darlo v Worcester Match Thread

Another game where we've failed to keep a clean sheet?


Improvement needed for Harrogate and Tamworth then!

Sort it out, Martin Gray!!!
by grytters
Thu Oct 20, 2016 2:38 pm
Forum: The Terraces
Topic: FA Cup draw
Replies: 8
Views: 10166

Re: FA Cup draw

As a Spennymoor fan, I personally am extremely happy with the draw. They might not be one of the most well liked teams about but it's still a huge occasion for the club and the town of Spennymoor. Having done most of the 92 as well, Stadium MK is one of about 20 I haven't done so i'm looking forwar...
by grytters
Wed Oct 19, 2016 6:52 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: PA Music
Replies: 24
Views: 11557

Re: PA Music

Yes when we are at BM it should be THE BOY`S ARE BACK IN TOWN I have the music and the chorus of a song I have been working on for ages we might use...."Lo lie the Fields of Blackwell Meadows where once we watched the small free birds fly." Needs a few versus admittedly but I think it could catch o...
by grytters
Wed Oct 19, 2016 9:32 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: PA Music
Replies: 24
Views: 11557

Re: PA Music

Yes when we are at BM it should be THE BOY`S ARE BACK IN TOWN I have the music and the chorus of a song I have been working on for ages we might use...."Lo lie the Fields of Blackwell Meadows where once we watched the small free birds fly." Needs a few versus admittedly but I think it could catch o...