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by dfc4me
Fri Feb 12, 2016 3:51 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Liam Hardy signs...
Replies: 101
Views: 27570

Re: Liam Hardy signs...

Seem to remember at the AGM that MJ said a lot of clubs at this level cut their budgets and offload players as soon as promotion is no longer possible which could well be the case with Buxton. Also the fact that players came up for our match in their cars rather than hire a coach may be a sign of fi...
by dfc4me
Fri Feb 12, 2016 9:49 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: DFCSG
Replies: 3
Views: 1096

DFCSG

With Salford tickets seemingly not being put on general sale would now be a good time to really push the advantage of joining the DFCSG. With play-offs a possibility and the first few matches at BM likely to be sell outs members would have a major advantage when tickets are sold. Perhaps we could ev...
by dfc4me
Mon Feb 08, 2016 4:30 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Amar Called Up For National Team
Replies: 1
Views: 1417

Re: Amar Called Up For National Team

It is great for Amar to be recognised but seen as he has not played a match for over a year it seems a bit strange. The last thing he wants is to damage his knee again.
by dfc4me
Mon Feb 08, 2016 4:27 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: WEATHER AGAIN
Replies: 49
Views: 13033

Re: WEATHER AGAIN

9am is worryingly early for a 7.45 kick off. Either they know the pitch won't be playable or they are doing a lot of work on it tonight. Hope it is the latter but more likely the former.
by dfc4me
Mon Feb 08, 2016 4:24 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Dave Mills - Steps down
Replies: 33
Views: 7659

Re: Dave Mills - Steps down

Of course the timing is bad but if the job is affecting his health then he has made the right choice. I do wonder if Saturday's postponement and the problems that always follow was simply the last straw and, if he was in any doubt, it made his mind up for him. Think the club should make him a Vice P...
by dfc4me
Wed Feb 03, 2016 1:10 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: The better we get the less people watch
Replies: 14
Views: 4156

Re: The better we get the less people watch

Not to forget 3 home games in 8 days means people may pick and choose which they go to, more so if money is tight post Xmas.
by dfc4me
Sat Jan 30, 2016 9:44 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: 250 tickets for Salford game
Replies: 63
Views: 12351

Re: 250 tickets for Salford game

However this goes back to a point I've referred to over and over again, considering their ground only holds 1400 and according to the fa guidelines they need a minimum capacity of 1950 to play at step four, what exactly are they doing to avoid automatic relegation at the end of the season? And as f...
by dfc4me
Sun Jan 24, 2016 3:01 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Front page news
Replies: 46
Views: 9951

Re: Front page news

Think the reason the NPL refuse to explain their decision or give us a points deduction was because it was their mistake that allowed Bell to play as many games as he did. If their officials had done their job properly his lack of clearance would have been discovered after 1 or 2 matches. As it was ...
by dfc4me
Thu Jan 21, 2016 11:57 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: HP Pitch
Replies: 14
Views: 4339

Re: HP Pitch

Heavy rain tonight. Do you think the pitch will take it?
by dfc4me
Wed Jan 20, 2016 4:33 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Darlington v Whitby Match Thread
Replies: 70
Views: 15076

Re: Darlington v Whitby Match Thread

With rain forecast for Thurs night & Friday am maybe we should get some giant sheets of plastic and cover the areas where the water tends to stand, at least that would give it some protection because both Bishop and ourselves really need this weekends games to go ahead.
by dfc4me
Wed Jan 20, 2016 1:26 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Darlington v Whitby Match Thread
Replies: 70
Views: 15076

Re: Darlington v Whitby Match Thread

Hunter was taken off because he had been stretching his calf/thigh muscles for the previous few minutes - don't know if an injury or cramp.
by dfc4me
Wed Jan 20, 2016 1:20 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Pay it again Sam
Replies: 11
Views: 2711

Re: Pay it again Sam

There was someone with a 'Sam' bucket near to where Glen & Mary were selling programmes and a donation box at Quaker Retail.
by dfc4me
Sat Jan 16, 2016 1:01 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Darlington FC V Whitby Town
Replies: 61
Views: 14521

Re: Darlington FC V Whitby Town

Think it depends on whether it is the whole pitch that is frozen or just the bit in front of the main stand that never gets any sun. If it is just that area maybe we could borrow/hire some industrial heaters, thaw it out then cover the entire pitch.
by dfc4me
Sun Jan 03, 2016 11:36 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: I've said it before . . .
Replies: 45
Views: 11473

Re: I've said it before . . .

Try this for a radical idea.
Start a week earlier, finish 2 weeks later and leave January fixture free but allow any teams that have a fixture backlog due to catch up ( weather permitting of course ). It could also be used to play one of the tin pot cup competitions.
by dfc4me
Wed Dec 30, 2015 4:02 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: bishop home game off tonight,no surprise there
Replies: 42
Views: 9124

Re: bishop home game off tonight,no surprise there

Does anyone know if any attempt has been/will be made to remove the standing water?
Could we borrow or hire one of those sponge rollers from somewhere?
If the standing water was gone we would at least have a better chance of getting a game on.
by dfc4me
Tue Dec 15, 2015 4:25 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Darlington Rugby Club Meeting 14/12/2015 7PM
Replies: 46
Views: 11958

Re: Darlington Rugby Club Meeting 14/12/2015 7PM

Think it was £225K for a basic 2000 capacity grade C ground, £300K for grade B. We raised £244K plus money from B2D, about £14K I think but have had to use £50K to cover this season which leaves £208K in the kitty. We therefore need a further £17K plus any increase in cost since last time to get to ...
by dfc4me
Wed Nov 25, 2015 1:56 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: mr upshall,Dubai
Replies: 91
Views: 19652

Re: mr upshall,Dubai

Presumably any profit will come from the retail/business park he wants to build on the same site not football or rugby. DBC have already said this kind of development in this area is not part of their current mid/long term planning strategy and even if they did change their mind there is the small m...
by dfc4me
Sat Oct 31, 2015 6:47 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: FA Trophy - Mossley Match thread.
Replies: 109
Views: 20902

Re: FA Trophy - Mossley Match thread.

Anyone know why Mitchell was suspended? The match programme only shows 4 yellow cards unless they have missed one.
by dfc4me
Mon Oct 26, 2015 9:26 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Waste Auckland V Darlington FC Cancelled
Replies: 116
Views: 27712

Re: Waste Auckland V Darlington FC Cancelled

What frustrates me is that he was listed on the Evo-stik website at the end of August as a transfer from Cardiff to Darlo so clearance obviously needed yet no one at the league bothered to check it had been obtained before confirming his registration. If they are going to register players without ch...
by dfc4me
Thu Oct 22, 2015 9:02 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Waste Auckland V Darlington FC Cancelled
Replies: 116
Views: 27712

Re: Waste Auckland V Darlington FC Cancelled

Wonder why it has taken 5 weeks to discover there was an illegible player!!
I know the FA are slow but really......
by dfc4me
Fri Oct 16, 2015 10:04 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: New date for Salford home game
Replies: 7
Views: 2129

Re: New date for Salford home game

Salfords Twitter says December 15.
by dfc4me
Thu Jul 30, 2015 9:18 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Blackwell meadows
Replies: 300
Views: 65824

Re: Blackwell meadows

Really wish both clubs would come out and tell us exactly what the differences are. As daft as it sounds, maybe one of us could come up with a solution that would suit both sides because, sometimes, looking at a problem with a different perspective is all it takes.
by dfc4me
Wed Jul 29, 2015 5:40 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Blackwell meadows
Replies: 300
Views: 65824

Re: Blackwell meadows

Two things: 1. Negotiating is a 2 way thing. It won't work if one side refuses to budge which looks like that is what DRFC are doing by wanting 100% food and drink income. 2. If the DRFC grant has to go back they could be in trouble because they have, apparently, already spent some of it on refurbis...
by dfc4me
Fri Jul 24, 2015 11:11 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Blackwell meadows
Replies: 300
Views: 65824

Re: Blackwell meadows

Just out of interest, is the £75k grant the rugby club received dependant on the ground share going ahead and would it have to be returned should the deal fall through? From what I have heard, as soon as the grant money was received the rugby club started spending on expensive club house refurbishme...
by dfc4me
Mon Jul 13, 2015 5:36 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Blackwell meadows
Replies: 300
Views: 65824

Re: Blackwell meadows

Unfortunately the stories and rumours, often contradictory, have multiplied since then and are starting to cause confusion and concern. Some clarification really would help to put minds at rest.
by dfc4me
Wed Jul 08, 2015 5:22 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Quaker Retail relocates to town centre
Replies: 21
Views: 5728

Re: Quaker Retail relocates to town centre

The rugby club are refurbishing the club house and Quaker retail have been turfed out of the little upstairs room they were using ( so it could become someone's office ) into the down stairs foyer which is far from ideal. Don't know if that is the only reason for the change of location but they were...
by dfc4me
Tue Jul 07, 2015 8:18 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Quakers v Sunderland AFC pre season friendly ticketing info
Replies: 85
Views: 22393

Re: Quakers v Sunderland AFC pre season friendly ticketing i

Also only being able to buy during working hours is not going to help. It is one thing nipping out of work for a play off ticket but not for a pre season friendly! Hope the club send Sunderland some extra tickets so we don't lose out on the money.
by dfc4me
Wed Jul 01, 2015 3:29 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Any news players/stadium developments!!
Replies: 134
Views: 38826

Re: Any news players/stadium developments!!

[quote="divas"] The statement fits with the rumour I posted regarding an individual at the rugby club who was trying to make things difficult. It seems this person was elected in January when the deal was in progress and has decided that the rugby club aren't getting a fair deal / or given we've out...
by dfc4me
Sun Jun 28, 2015 5:59 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Any news players/stadium developments!!
Replies: 134
Views: 38826

Re: Any news players/stadium developments!!

Enough is enough. We are a fan owned club, we raised the money we needed in double quick time and we have bought season tickets in expectation of being in town early in the season but now there is an obvious delay instead of an explanation we get a wall of silence! The board must know by now that we...
by dfc4me
Mon Jun 15, 2015 11:57 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Gray's first 3 years - Echo article
Replies: 30
Views: 7597

Re: Gray's first 3 years - Echo article

Heard similar at DVD launch though no idea how accurate. Apparently the guy is insisting everything is done exactly as he wants it. While I can appreciate we don't want to upset the rugby club before we even move in there comes a time when we need to put our foot down so to speak.