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by real_darlo_85
Mon Sep 05, 2022 2:34 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: FA Cup draw
Replies: 30
Views: 6091

Re: FA Cup draw

Not a great draw, having home advantage is the only potential positive.
by real_darlo_85
Sat Aug 20, 2022 3:38 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Darlington v Banbury Aug 20th
Replies: 57
Views: 10382

Re: Darlington v Banbury Aug 20th

Without Wheater and then with Lawlor forced off this is where the massive weakness in the squad lies. We have attacking overkill that in theory should see us create more than enough chances but at the moment it's not clicking and then nothing at the back to defend beyond our first choice. Needs addr...
by real_darlo_85
Tue Aug 09, 2022 10:14 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Darlington V Gloucester
Replies: 69
Views: 16284

Re: Darlington V Gloucester

Nothing is won or lost in August but I think it's fair to say that the set of fixtures we have upfront will give a bit of an indication to where we may be. Getting a home win against Gloucester was a good start but now we have Chorley and Southport away, Banbury home, Spenny away and Farsley home. T...
by real_darlo_85
Mon Aug 08, 2022 5:06 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: The worst football shirt you'll see this season?
Replies: 9
Views: 2069

Re: The worst football shirt you'll see this season?

https://twitter.com/Neeks_77/status/155 ... uXpzg&s=19

Someone decided to concept art some football shirts based on chocolate bars. :lol:
by real_darlo_85
Mon Jul 25, 2022 2:35 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Darlington V Middelsbrough
Replies: 57
Views: 10989

Re: Darlington V Middelsbrough

... but away fans who may have traveled a long way and be looking forward to a gastronomic treat. .... Not words one normally hears to describe public catering ( as opposed to corporate hospitality) at any football ground, or other large event, unfortunately Yes I did over egg it a bit (forgive the...
by real_darlo_85
Sun Jul 17, 2022 8:58 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Darlo v Rochdale
Replies: 27
Views: 7314

Re: Darlo v Rochdale

Bit of an unusual comment at the end of his post-match interview from AA. “It’s going to be a tough season because there’s so many teams going for it. And we haven’t gone for it as much as I would have liked but we’ve still got a really strong squad.” He also made a comment about “if a top player b...
by real_darlo_85
Tue Jun 21, 2022 10:34 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Best Darlo goals you’ve seen live
Replies: 44
Views: 7871

Re: Best Darlo goals you’ve seen live

1. Gabbiadini (home to Exeter 1998-99 season. Completed his hat trick by beating three men and then lashing one into the top corner from 30 yards) 2. Gabbiadini (home to Leyton Orient 1999-00 season. Hit one on the outside of his boot and chipped the keeper on an angle) 3. Martin Smith (away to ….?...
by real_darlo_85
Sat Jun 11, 2022 8:00 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Potential new signings
Replies: 136
Views: 32938

Re: Potential new signings

Lallacab wrote:
Sun Jun 05, 2022 3:43 pm
CrazyDarlo wrote:
Sun Jun 05, 2022 3:12 pm
Jake Cooper - CB released by Rotherham
Would be a great signing - would give us three very strong options at CB
If he was a target, this isn't happening as he has joined Altrincham.
by real_darlo_85
Mon Jun 06, 2022 10:22 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Darlo’s worst XI
Replies: 65
Views: 14946

Re: Darlo’s worst XI

Santino wrote:
Mon Jun 06, 2022 7:22 am
Plenty of contenders from the Staunton era but Keith Gillespie's brief cameo is still burned into my mind.
Noel Whelan is probably who you are thinking of from that infamous season. Keith Gillespie had a months stint in Mark Cooper's first season I think, though didn't pull up any trees either.
by real_darlo_85
Sun Jun 05, 2022 9:17 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Darlo’s worst XI
Replies: 65
Views: 14946

Re: Darlo’s worst XI

divas wrote:
Sun Jun 05, 2022 8:58 am
Werling didn’t even play did he?
Was meant to be signing for us when Simon Davey joined us briefly...until he promptly resigned by email at the end of season 09/10 whilst on holiday.
by real_darlo_85
Thu Jun 02, 2022 7:37 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Darlo’s worst XI
Replies: 65
Views: 14946

Re: Darlo’s worst XI

I would say that a worst XI should only include players that were signed onto permanent contracts rather than loan signings (which can be hit and miss). So on that basis here is my go: Michael Price - Goalkeeper Craig James - Defender Matt Plummer - Defender Exodus Geohaghon - Defender Clint Marcell...
by real_darlo_85
Tue May 31, 2022 7:25 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: BTB - It's back
Replies: 114
Views: 36503

Re: BTB - It's back

About to hit the £130k mark. :thumbup:
by real_darlo_85
Mon May 30, 2022 6:58 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: BTB - It's back
Replies: 114
Views: 36503

Re: BTB - It's back

Staggering if we get near last season's total given the way things are. You wonder if it would be prudent for the club to make extra provisions for pledges not to be fulfilled at we get into winter this year as the price 'cap' goes up. Agreed, we don't know what the future has in store but at the m...
by real_darlo_85
Sat May 14, 2022 7:52 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: NLN playoffs
Replies: 83
Views: 17956

Re: NLN playoffs

Would not surprise me if they are doing what Bromley did in the NLS a few years ago, except they milk the extra revenue from the playoffs. Bromley on the other hand would start a season well, make themselves safe/flirt with the playoffs, and then drop off in the second half of the season and did thi...
by real_darlo_85
Thu May 05, 2022 4:52 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: BTB - It's back
Replies: 114
Views: 36503

Re: BTB - It's back

This has slowed up some bit since it's relaunch and I think 120k is going to be tough to hit in these harder times. I think getting any commitments between the 75-100k mark would be some achievement and maybe a more realistic target this time around. Wish I could contribute but haven't been able to ...
by real_darlo_85
Tue Apr 26, 2022 8:49 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Raj Singh
Replies: 64
Views: 11703

Re: Raj Singh

It was the way he led the club's demise. There were things he could have done differently that may have made things easier for us to revive the club instead he just left it to die and had no interest in helping it survive beyond his tenure.
by real_darlo_85
Sun Apr 24, 2022 6:18 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Signings
Replies: 81
Views: 20283

Re: Signings

I think we'll have to see which strikers are released by our local big 3. There will be someone like Charman in amongst them and we just have to hope we have the resources to attract them to the club. We have been good at resurrecting careers and giving them a springboard to get back into the profes...
by real_darlo_85
Thu Apr 21, 2022 10:11 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: New stadium funding
Replies: 244
Views: 53439

Re: New stadium funding

A re-built darlington arena is surely far cheaper than a new ground on fields or waste ground. Pitch could remain and utilities will be in place. All would be needed is tin sheds behind each goal, main stand and flat area which could be built on in future, the spare land could be used for car parki...
by real_darlo_85
Tue Apr 19, 2022 8:55 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: The Top 12, Monday April 18th 2022
Replies: 43
Views: 6897

Re: The Top 12, Monday April 18th 2022

Today’s games, Monday Apr 18th 2022 Gateshead.... 4-2 Darlington Alfreton....... 3-0 York Brackley....... 0-1 Boston Bradford....... 0-0 Guiseley Curzon Ashton 1-0 Chorley Farsley......... 2-0 Southport Fylde.......... 3-1 Chester Gloucester.... 1-0 Hereford Kidderminster. 0-0 Kettering Spennymoor....
by real_darlo_85
Mon Apr 18, 2022 5:58 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Gateshead v Darlington
Replies: 34
Views: 7538

Re: Gateshead v Darlington

Difference between part-time and full-time today. Gateshead were always going to be a strong and fit squad, we just can't compete consistently with a side like this. We gave it a go but as others have said it seems like once Wheater went off we were struggling defensively. I'm going to say it once a...
by real_darlo_85
Sat Apr 16, 2022 8:16 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: The Top 12, Friday April 15th 2022
Replies: 2
Views: 1248

Re: The Top 12, Friday April 15th 2022

Why does it make uncomfortable reading...we are 10th in the league? I will say this again, we are nowhere near ready for promotion. The result yesterday is disappointing of course but the bigger picture is that we are not quite in a position to properly sustain a shot at the National League. Stop th...
by real_darlo_85
Wed Apr 13, 2022 8:51 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: The ‘what if’ season
Replies: 16
Views: 4422

Re: The ‘what if’ season

On the topic of whether this season will be one of 'what ifs', I don't think it will be necessarily. Covid and recruitment strategy held us up at the beginning. Eventually, we got going and then had a dip in form over Jan/Feb, followed by where we are now after a decent run. It's been an average sea...
by real_darlo_85
Fri Apr 08, 2022 9:28 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Darlington FC Hall of Fame
Replies: 18
Views: 5000

Re: Darlington FC Hall of Fame

Obviously Ron Greener will be added. Beyond that era Alan Walsh, Brian Little (manager), Dave Hodgson (manager), Craig Liddle, Neil Wainwright, Martin Gray (as player and manager), Ian Miller, Alan White, Liam Hatch, Stephen Thompson, Gary Brown, Chris Senior (for that goal! ;)) and maybe in time Al...
by real_darlo_85
Mon Apr 04, 2022 9:05 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Paul Woolston ex-keeper
Replies: 0
Views: 1868

Paul Woolston ex-keeper

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/60972728

Unfortunately has had to retire at the age of 23, such a shame for him. Was an ex-Darlo youth team player and brought back on loan not too long ago.
by real_darlo_85
Sat Mar 26, 2022 6:32 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Darlington v Boston 26/03/22
Replies: 24
Views: 7189

Re: Darlington v Boston 26/03/22

There are currently about 6 clubs including ourselves in with a chance of the last playoff spot. I think it'll be a relatively low points total needed compared to recent ones to land it, which is why its been frustrating to have a slow start and the dip in form late January otherwise we'd have been ...
by real_darlo_85
Sat Mar 19, 2022 10:46 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Hereford V Darlington
Replies: 18
Views: 7185

Re: Hereford V Darlington

Quaker85 wrote:
Sat Mar 19, 2022 5:12 pm
End of season feel on the pitch and on this forum today.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Next two home fixtures (vs Southport and Boston) will determine whether we want to keep our slim hopes of scraping the playoffs alive or just settling for the end of season cruise.
by real_darlo_85
Fri Mar 11, 2022 10:33 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: UK Financial Crisis
Replies: 18
Views: 4846

Re: UK Financial Crisis

I think in general you will see a thinning and shrinkage of the football pyramid. Some at the top will struggle with maintaining direct investment (relating to the current overseas crisis e.g. Chelsea), which then filters down through the pyramid as living costs rise, again through the current overs...
by real_darlo_85
Tue Feb 22, 2022 5:22 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Fylde v Darlo
Replies: 76
Views: 15788

Re: Fylde v Darlo

I would say the overwheling majority of signings for this season have a positive tick next to them rather than a negative: Tommy Taylor, best keeper we've had in ages. Griffiths, solid enough, experienced full-back. Smith, good full-back who can link up well going forward. Rose, very good midfielde...
by real_darlo_85
Tue Feb 22, 2022 4:16 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: New Ground Location
Replies: 27
Views: 8883

Re: New Ground Location

It could be possible to fit a smallish, Feethams sized ground next to the college alongside the railway lines but whether that land is available and residents would want a stadium there is questionable. I'd rather attempt to buyout Blackwell and mould it into a decent venue considering the investmen...
by real_darlo_85
Tue Feb 22, 2022 4:00 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Fylde v Darlo
Replies: 76
Views: 15788

Re: Fylde v Darlo

[ Are there people who genuinely feel optimistic about next season? Not sure anyone can answer that question at this point. A) We’ve got around 1/3 of the season still to play. B) We’ve no idea what the squad will look like in August. Feels a bit excessive to be trying to put a downer on next seaso...