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by Ghost_Of_1883
Fri Jan 08, 2021 3:26 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Brackley v Darlo
Replies: 104
Views: 50805

Re: Brackley v Darlo

Instead of another forward surely we need a physical, big strong centre half and a proper creative midfielder. AA clearly has gone off Storey which is unjust to me but while I like Hunt he is not the big dominant, nasty type of centre half our successful teams have had in the past. I would have had...
by Ghost_Of_1883
Fri Jan 08, 2021 3:09 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Shorter games ?
Replies: 45
Views: 22336

Re: Shorter games ?

Also the standard was considerably worse, games were played at a snails pace and players were neither as fit nor technically as skilled as those today. Pele, Puskas, Eusebio, Best...going back a bit further - Stanley Matthews? You telling me that none of those players were as technically skilled as...
by Ghost_Of_1883
Tue Dec 22, 2020 4:57 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Graeme Armstrong YOURCLUB Q&A - Part Two
Replies: 4
Views: 4947

Re: Graeme Armstrong YOURCLUB Q&A - Part Two

Excellent read. I would commend it to all 'owners'. So there you have it, Spen, in black and white: "thousands of pounds as a ‘signing on’ fee, plus a very good weekly wage" to play for the Pride of County Durham. This for a 33-year old bit-part player, what were they paying their top players???? A...
by Ghost_Of_1883
Mon Dec 21, 2020 6:46 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Fixture backlog
Replies: 57
Views: 24916

Re: Fixture backlog

Does the season have a definite end date? Did I read somewhere there was wriggle room? Has to end in May. FA have given special dispensation to keep going to 29th May but I think that would have to include conclusion of playoffs. The last round of league fixtures are on the 29th May so I dunno how ...
by Ghost_Of_1883
Tue Dec 15, 2020 5:25 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Boston Game To Be Replayed
Replies: 80
Views: 29936

Re: Boston Game To Be Replayed

Fuck them. At first I would have had no problem with them being awarded the points. But after the behaviour of their keeper, crying on twitter that it may have to be replayed, while driving his car, and just being a wanker in general, then fuck them. Fuck them. Would I be happy if it was the other w...
by Ghost_Of_1883
Sat Dec 12, 2020 3:37 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Jason Ainsley
Replies: 89
Views: 48155

Re: Jason Ainsley

I'd be amazed if Gray was even a consideration. He'll see how Tommy Miller does in the next couple of games while he touts around for potential managers. Wouldn't be surprised to see a shock contender for it. And as someone mentioned 'multi million point investment'...wonder if there's still potent...
by Ghost_Of_1883
Fri Dec 11, 2020 5:23 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Jason Ainsley
Replies: 89
Views: 48155

Re: Jason Ainsley

HarryCharltonsCat wrote:
Fri Dec 11, 2020 5:10 pm
Totally agree. Never understood the sniping at Groves. If only we'd got him instead of Reynolds or Singh.
If only.
by Ghost_Of_1883
Fri Dec 11, 2020 5:22 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Jason Ainsley
Replies: 89
Views: 48155

Re: Jason Ainsley

If Groves has aspirations for his vanity project to go full time and replicate Harrogate Town into the football league, and at the same time lose a fortune, then good luck to him.Unlike us they will never become sustainable with that fan base and I just fail to understand what he is trying to achie...
by Ghost_Of_1883
Wed Dec 09, 2020 7:07 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Ex Darlo players -unsporting behaviour?
Replies: 25
Views: 13797

Re: Ex Darlo players -unsporting behaviour?

I vaguely remember someone scoring at the Polam end after controlling a ball over the top with their arm which was really obvious to people stood on the terrace but the referee couldn’t see it. Can’t remember who it was though. Anybody remember this? I remember Garry MacDonald scoring at the Polam ...
by Ghost_Of_1883
Wed Dec 09, 2020 7:03 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: FA Trophy
Replies: 44
Views: 20277

Re: FA Trophy

Really think they are going to lift the tier before the Christmas free for all? To be honest I hope they don't, however I have heard from various sources who are putting measures in place that we will be placed in Tier2 next week. Could be watching Spenny at home on boxing day at BM. At the Arena. ...
by Ghost_Of_1883
Tue Dec 08, 2020 2:55 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Jamie Holmes
Replies: 10
Views: 9482

Re: Jamie Holmes

That's the one I was referring to. About a year after Euro 96. After that particular injury he had lost a yard of pace and acceleration - so it looked to me anyway. That had a noticeable effect, whereas the cruciate in 92 obviously hadn't because he was almost unplayable for a number of seasons afte...
by Ghost_Of_1883
Sat Dec 05, 2020 5:55 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Jamie Holmes
Replies: 10
Views: 9482

Re: Jamie Holmes

Didn't Alan Shearer and Niall Quinn injure both cruciate ligaments... Shearer at Blackburn and Newcastle and Quinn at Manchester City and Sunderland...Although I'm sure Shearer lost half a yard in his speed when he recovered, which I think was back in about 1997 or 1998 I think it was still at a ti...
by Ghost_Of_1883
Tue Nov 24, 2020 11:49 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Team v BPA
Replies: 129
Views: 54316

Re: Team v BPA

The is with one eye on next Sunday, we have to give ourselves the best chance of causing an upset. Why? The league is far more important this year. We aren't going to win the FA Cup, and the big prize for a non league club - an away tie at somewhere like Man U, has lost it's value because there won...
by Ghost_Of_1883
Tue Nov 24, 2020 11:41 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Team v BPA
Replies: 129
Views: 54316

Re: Team v BPA

What is doubly frustrating is that I have seen some bad Darlo sides over the years, some really awful ones, but I can't remember any of them losing the first 4 home games in a season. This is not a bad side, no matter what style we play or what our weaknesses are, there is a large element of luck t...
by Ghost_Of_1883
Tue Nov 24, 2020 11:19 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Team v BPA
Replies: 129
Views: 54316

Re: Team v BPA

One last thing.

We were missing too many good players tonight - Hunt, McMahon, Liddle, Hatfield, Holness - arguably Storey (though Laing and Atkinson have done well together for me) - I get that Hunt can't play yet but could none of the others have played?
by Ghost_Of_1883
Tue Nov 24, 2020 11:13 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Team v BPA
Replies: 129
Views: 54316

Re: Team v BPA

In all my years watching Darlo I can never remember us missing a player like we miss Hatfield when he is not there. Wheatley was good again today but he was on his own. And Holness. Hatfield, Wheatley, Holness midfield 3 in a 4-5-1/4-3-3 - problem solved. I'm with darlo2001uk in thinking that those...
by Ghost_Of_1883
Tue Nov 24, 2020 11:08 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Team v BPA
Replies: 129
Views: 54316

Re: Team v BPA

You can have as many plans as you like but when a team scores a goal then parks the bus its very hard to break them down. Reid should have done better for their goal without a doubt. Looked to me like some were saving themselves for sunday on that performance. 4 times in a row this has happened - l...
by Ghost_Of_1883
Tue Nov 24, 2020 11:05 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Team v BPA
Replies: 129
Views: 54316

Re: Team v BPA

Don’t understand the formation tonight. Why go 4-2-3-1? Just put Atkinson in midfield, bring Storey in at CH and not play maguire or O’neill. The two with Reid doesn’t work, he doesn’t have the legs. Hoping for Holness, Hatfield and Wheatley on Sunday. I can see why AA stuck with Atkinson in centre...
by Ghost_Of_1883
Tue Nov 24, 2020 12:39 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Team v BPA
Replies: 129
Views: 54316

Re: Team v BPA

The is with one eye on next Sunday, we have to give ourselves the best chance of causing an upset. Why? The league is far more important this year. We aren't going to win the FA Cup, and the big prize for a non league club - an away tie at somewhere like Man U, has lost it's value because there won...
by Ghost_Of_1883
Tue Nov 24, 2020 10:36 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Team v BPA
Replies: 129
Views: 54316

Re: Team v BPA

How often do you think we will be one match away from a place in the FA Cup 3rd Round ? You're missing my point. It's not about how often this opportunity comes around (any other season I'd be hoping and praying we make it and draw a big club away), it's simply the fact that getting into Round 3 th...
by Ghost_Of_1883
Tue Nov 24, 2020 10:29 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Team v BPA
Replies: 129
Views: 54316

Re: Team v BPA

I can't believe that people are saying field a weakened team tomorrow to concentrate on the cup. We play our best line up for both, or what's the point? And if we *must* prioritise one match over the other, then prioritise BPA. We are W3 L4 in the league (assuming the Boston result stands, which it...
by Ghost_Of_1883
Mon Nov 23, 2020 8:21 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Team v BPA
Replies: 129
Views: 54316

Re: Team v BPA

I can't believe that people are saying field a weakened team tomorrow to concentrate on the cup. We play our best line up for both, or what's the point? And if we *must* prioritise one match over the other, then prioritise BPA. We are W3 L4 in the league (assuming the Boston result stands, which it ...
by Ghost_Of_1883
Mon Nov 23, 2020 8:16 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Back to the Arena
Replies: 60
Views: 28325

Re: Back to the Arena

Why? I think you seriously overestimate how big crowds will be at the Arena... It was bad with 1500in I can't wait to be playing in a 25000 seater rust bucket with about 6/700 fans in. Hell I don't think the Arenas made a big enough joke of us yet Let's put another tier on get the capacity up to 45...
by Ghost_Of_1883
Mon Nov 23, 2020 6:13 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Back to the Arena
Replies: 60
Views: 28325

Re: Back to the Arena

Darlospike wrote:
Mon Nov 23, 2020 5:11 pm
Depends what the council risk assessment says.... below 1000 I’d imagine if social distancing still applies....
Social distancing will apply so BM is going to be around 500 capacity.

So if we are in tier 2 and can host 2,000 fans then the Arena will be the only option.
by Ghost_Of_1883
Sun Nov 22, 2020 11:57 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Team v BPA
Replies: 129
Views: 54316

Re: Team v BPA

The is with one eye on next Sunday, we have to give ourselves the best chance of causing an upset. Why? The league is far more important this year. We aren't going to win the FA Cup, and the big prize for a non league club - an away tie at somewhere like Man U, has lost it's value because there won...
by Ghost_Of_1883
Sat Nov 21, 2020 6:15 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: ALFRETON ON TV
Replies: 34
Views: 16836

Re: ALFRETON ON TV

On another note that’s three goals on the bounce for Sousa, I really liked Donawa but I believe Sousa is an upgrade. Fantastic bit of business by AA. So far so good with Sousa. Nifty wingers tend to run out of steam after a run of games, or they get a bit cold and can't play any more (like Gillies)...
by Ghost_Of_1883
Sat Nov 21, 2020 6:11 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: ALFRETON ON TV
Replies: 34
Views: 16836

Re: ALFRETON ON TV

MikeinBlack2 wrote:
Sat Nov 21, 2020 3:54 pm
My stream's been fine so far. Good commentary and picture quality is good. No action replays though.
:lol:

The lead commentator was...OK I guess. But that co-commentator chatted complete shite non stop.
by Ghost_Of_1883
Sat Nov 21, 2020 5:25 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Alfreton...
Replies: 61
Views: 29049

Re: Alfreton...

0-0 draw then :D Actually quite a close game in the end, so I called that wrong! They were just starting to get back into it when we scored our second. Credit to Louis Laing, terrific block a couple of minutes before we doubled our lead - that could've been a game changing moment. Sent from my Pixe...
by Ghost_Of_1883
Sat Nov 21, 2020 5:24 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Alfreton...
Replies: 61
Views: 29049

Re: Alfreton...

I think we’re being a bit over-confident for a team that has only kept 2 clean sheets in 10! We played some brilliant stuff on Tuesday night but let’s not get too over-confident, as equally as Tuesday was good, this time last week was equally as bad! Yes but Boston just have quality and experience ...
by Ghost_Of_1883
Fri Nov 20, 2020 3:00 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Fans before Christmas
Replies: 17
Views: 8384

Re: Fans before Christmas

Does this reopen the possibility of playing at the Arena again? To get everyone who wants to watch in person and still comply to social distancing then it makes sense. Having said that, more chance of HMG adding in new tiers which will prevent people in certain areas attending any function by havin...