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by en passant
Tue Dec 28, 2021 11:09 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Spennymoor game
Replies: 164
Views: 39700

Re: Spennymoor game

So that is the explanation of why only the referee can suffer from giving a red card?
by en passant
Tue Dec 28, 2021 10:27 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Spennymoor game
Replies: 164
Views: 39700

Re: Spennymoor game

No the bottom 20% get removed from the list at the end of the season. In the same way the bottom however many teams get relegated at the end of each season based on performance over the season. And if you don't finish in top 50% for any of last 3 seasons you also get removed for clogging up the lis...
by en passant
Tue Dec 28, 2021 9:48 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Spennymoor game
Replies: 164
Views: 39700

Re: Spennymoor game

And yet he clearly saw an elbow? That didn't actually happen of course. We had two officials on that side of the pitch while violent conduct occurs over several seconds and yet the real victim is sent off for an elbow that didn't happen. You are defending the indefensible. " Its only him that suffe...
by en passant
Tue Dec 28, 2021 9:19 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Spennymoor game
Replies: 164
Views: 39700

Re: Spennymoor game

And yet he clearly saw an elbow? That didn't actually happen of course. We had two officials on that side of the pitch while violent conduct occurs over several seconds and yet the real victim is sent off for an elbow that didn't happen. You are defending the indefensible. " Its only him that suffe...
by en passant
Tue Dec 28, 2021 9:12 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Spennymoor game
Replies: 164
Views: 39700

Re: Spennymoor game

I am rather surprised myself at some of the convoluted reasoning being employed above. On the one hand we are being asked to accept that the ref and assistant are excused for not getting every decision correct as they are not super human and cannot see when Curtis is committing his foul as they were...
by en passant
Tue Dec 28, 2021 10:46 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Spennymoor game
Replies: 164
Views: 39700

Re: Spennymoor game

Charman does no more than push Curtis in the back in an effort to get clear of what was a pretty ugly assault. If that kind of push is worthy of a red card then every corner at every football match should produced a hat full of red cards as the shoving that goes on there is frequently more violent t...
by en passant
Tue Dec 28, 2021 12:13 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Spennymoor game
Replies: 164
Views: 39700

Re: Spennymoor game

Tim Hickman's excellent photographs of the Curtis/Charman incident are even more damning than the video evidence. Curtis should be held to account for this terrible assault.
by en passant
Thu Sep 30, 2021 12:20 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Danny Ellis
Replies: 12
Views: 4936

Re: Danny Ellis

Glad to see another no nonsense defender brought in. Not clear if this is just a temporary cover for Jake Cooper's absence, but this does mean that we have potentially 5 centre backs to fit two slots, which looks like someone will have to make way. Taylor and Beeden look as if they are now more like...
by en passant
Wed Sep 01, 2021 5:37 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Fan owned club
Replies: 19
Views: 5533

Re: Fan owned club

I don't see this perceived anti-investor sentiment at the club except perhaps in the case of one individual who very nearly destroyed us. It hasn't been just one person though. There have been numerous administrations and numerous villains at Darlo and it's the same at other clubs too, take Bury fo...
by en passant
Mon Aug 30, 2021 9:05 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Darlington V Alfreton
Replies: 52
Views: 18867

Re: Darlington V Alfreton

Watching the highlights (not particularly pretty). Agree with the sentiments we were bullied at CB, Rhead will be a handful for lots of CBs this season if he stays fit but in reality we didn't really lay a glove on him. Saying that the first two goals are on Charman, unfortunately, loses his man on...
by en passant
Fri Aug 27, 2021 11:04 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Darlington V Alfreton
Replies: 52
Views: 18867

Re: Alfreton

Might as well use this as match thread. Very excited for tomorrow and to get the season underway. Let's hope the team can live up to the expectation that I'm sure will be there as its first game back after such a long period of time and that plenty of fans get down to BM to show their support. Will...
by en passant
Thu Aug 19, 2021 9:07 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Mr Q
Replies: 16
Views: 8548

Re: Mr Q

Actually Spen may have a point, albeit tangentially. If this gambling site is a jonny come lately the club might consider suing them over the misuse of the Mr Q identity. After all it could be considered to potentially tarnish the reputation of a much beloved mascot by having him confused with this ...
by en passant
Sat Aug 14, 2021 10:27 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Match POSTPONED NO JOKE
Replies: 56
Views: 19835

Re: Match POSTPONED NO JOKE

Does this mean that the Brackley game will be off as well? Yes. 10 days isolation for the whole squad. Massive disappointment but Covid still a big problem. Possible silver lining gives AA more time to bring in another defender. Good job the NLN fixtures mean there are plenty of available Tuesday n...
by en passant
Fri Aug 13, 2021 8:02 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Darlo v Telford
Replies: 20
Views: 9125

Re: Darlo v Telford

Really looking forward to the game today, think I would try:- ---------‐------------‐-----------Taylor --------------------------- Griffiths---------B Taylor -------- Storey ---------Smith Headley-------Headley-----------wheatley -----------------------------De Santos------------------------------ ...
by en passant
Thu Aug 12, 2021 10:49 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Reminder Fans Forum tonight
Replies: 81
Views: 24412

Re: Reminder Fans Forum tonight

We could still have had Campbell here, and there would have been adequate budget to sign Nelson. To say that you would rather have Nelson (who hasn’t played in a year) over Campbell AND Maguire is just a little biased, IMO. Campbell was one of our most best players over the last couple of years and...
by en passant
Sat Jul 24, 2021 9:56 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Darlo v Newcastle
Replies: 12
Views: 6519

Re: Darlo v Newcastle

I’d ask what team people think we’ll play but I don’t think there are that many options depending on trialists available. Guess we have to go with the strongest we currently have try to get preped for day a of the season in 3 weeks or so time. ——————————— Taylor ————————— Griffiths —— Beeden — Stor...
by en passant
Mon May 31, 2021 11:28 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: The vote of no confidence in the National league.
Replies: 65
Views: 22242

Re: The vote of no confidence in the National league.

But the actually words in the article which that is based on "Mark Ives is very good.". Followed by numerous other quotes about him understanding the predicament of clubs and that he does listen to them. I think that's "blah blah". I could fish out numerous quotes stating the opposite. Lo. Let’s br...
by en passant
Tue May 18, 2021 8:24 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: New Signing
Replies: 45
Views: 21845

Re: New Signing

Maybe get Chris Senior back so we have a Junior/Senior strike partnership.
by en passant
Wed Apr 21, 2021 2:27 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Integrity in the National League!!
Replies: 13
Views: 8097

Re: Integrity in the National League!!

I thought that one of main objections to the formation of the Super League was that there was no jeopardy for failing teams as there would be no relegation. They more or less decried this as fundamentally undermining the whole essence of competition and is not what sport should be about. Yet this is...
by en passant
Sat Mar 27, 2021 1:53 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Punishment for the Boston game
Replies: 94
Views: 40636

Re: Punishment for the Boston game

Genuine question regarding the points deduction. When it says suspended does that mean suspended and only to be implemented if we transgress again or does it mean suspended until next season so that we will start on -2 points in August? I had assumed it was the former but can not find clarification...
by en passant
Fri Mar 26, 2021 9:25 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Punishment for the Boston game
Replies: 94
Views: 40636

Re: Punishment for the Boston game

I would like to think that the FA would have the sense to advise the League on this and suggest they back down. I would also like to think that if this did not happen, that the media and senior football figures would make a stink about it. But when did any of these pay much attention to what was goi...
by en passant
Sat Feb 27, 2021 11:38 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Darlington V Hornchurch Trophy Quarter Final
Replies: 171
Views: 82295

Re: Darlington V Hornchurch Trophy Quarter Final

And what about up front? Are we happy with the forwards we have? We appeared to be missing Charman today. So what is the answer when he cannot play? And against sides that have big no nonsense defenders do we need a bid no nonsense attacker to mix things up and provide a plan B?
by en passant
Sun Feb 21, 2021 9:31 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Season null and voided
Replies: 114
Views: 43968

Re: Season null and voided

Interesting to see the news this morning stating that the government are targeting the end of July to have all adults vaccinated. Whilst always having to take governmental statements with a pinch of salt, it is fair to say that progress on the vaccine roll out has already included more people than h...
by en passant
Thu Feb 18, 2021 3:39 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: DFC Voted for League to be Null & Void
Replies: 211
Views: 83520

Re: DFC Voted for League to be Null & Void

The League reps have clearly made errors, ultimately this season should never have started. We should not have played Prescot Cables on 3 October, from that point onwards we've been sort of destined for this point. They have already said that the charges are just an admin point. The thing is the le...
by en passant
Thu Feb 18, 2021 1:53 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: DFC Voted for League to be Null & Void
Replies: 211
Views: 83520

Re: DFC Voted for League to be Null & Void

The League reps have clearly made errors, ultimately this season should never have started. We should not have played Prescot Cables on 3 October, from that point onwards we've been sort of destined for this point. They have already said that the charges are just an admin point. The thing is the le...
by en passant
Thu Feb 18, 2021 12:50 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: DFC Voted for League to be Null & Void
Replies: 211
Views: 83520

Re: DFC Voted for League to be Null & Void

You can't force a club to decide early - they are entitled to 28 days to make a decision. That is the equivalent of you buying something which has a cooling off period and the seller chasing you to waive your cooling off period to confirm absolute that you are happy. It would be completely unfair a...
by en passant
Wed Feb 17, 2021 11:38 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: York City
Replies: 39
Views: 16675

Re: York City

Do I also detect a modification in their bullish attitude towards completing the season now that the conviction that they are destined for promotion has been tarnished by such a poor performance?
by en passant
Mon Feb 15, 2021 10:30 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Board Statement 15 Feb
Replies: 67
Views: 25590

Re: Board Statement 15 Feb

So, effectively, we will stop playing league fixtures from now, but we will come back if there is a sniff of making some money. Isn't this the point of all football. It is not played for esoteric reasons but in the hope that success will lead to pounds in the bank. Some will search for that in a pr...
by en passant
Mon Feb 15, 2021 9:56 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Board Statement 15 Feb
Replies: 67
Views: 25590

Re: Board Statement 15 Feb

So, effectively, we will stop playing league fixtures from now, but we will come back if there is a sniff of making some money. Isn't this the point of all football. It is not played for esoteric reasons but in the hope that success will lead to pounds in the bank. Some will search for that in a pr...
by en passant
Mon Feb 15, 2021 9:34 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Board Statement 15 Feb
Replies: 67
Views: 25590

Re: Board Statement 15 Feb

I feel like people disputing our ongoing involvement in the trophy have no interest in the rationale behind it, and just want to gripe about us because either a) they're fans of teams who don't like us, or b) they want to carry on the season as they think they might get promoted. If somebody could ...