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by real_darlo_85
Sat Aug 07, 2021 9:22 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Whitby Town v Darlington
Replies: 35
Views: 12474

Re: Whitby Town v Darlington

Not great if AA is already putting vibes out about not being able to attract the kind of players he wants and knows we need. We're in danger of having a season just like the beginning of the end of MG and 'seat-gate', I can see him moving on if things don't work out well and then we will be back at...
by real_darlo_85
Sat Aug 07, 2021 8:01 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Whitby Town v Darlington
Replies: 35
Views: 12474

Re: Whitby Town v Darlington

Not great if AA is already putting vibes out about not being able to attract the kind of players he wants and knows we need. We're in danger of having a season just like the beginning of the end of MG and 'seat-gate', I can see him moving on if things don't work out well and then we will be back at...
by real_darlo_85
Sat Aug 07, 2021 7:05 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Whitby Town v Darlington
Replies: 35
Views: 12474

Re: Whitby Town v Darlington

Not great if AA is already putting vibes out about not being able to attract the kind of players he wants and knows we need. We're in danger of having a season just like the beginning of the end of MG and 'seat-gate', I can see him moving on if things don't work out well and then we will be back at ...
by real_darlo_85
Sat Aug 07, 2021 4:49 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Whitby Town v Darlington
Replies: 35
Views: 12474

Re: Whitby Town v Darlington

We seem to very undercooked this preseason and no real depth to the squad is a little bit disconcerting. I said back in June that I wasn't too sure about the recruitment tactics and whether or not those brought in were of at similar quality to those who moved on, I feel vindicated at the moment to r...
by real_darlo_85
Tue Jul 20, 2021 9:57 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Rival Watch
Replies: 26
Views: 11135

Re: Rival Watch

Old Git wrote:
Mon Jul 19, 2021 5:12 pm
Probably just shows how skint and desperate Dover are.
At this rate we could probably do with a player like him just to make up the numbers in our squad, is no one else a bit concerned with a lack of player activity?
by real_darlo_85
Mon Jun 28, 2021 4:25 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: McMahon gone
Replies: 10
Views: 7819

McMahon gone

Another one out, off to Scunthorpe to take up a coaching role there.
by real_darlo_85
Wed Jun 23, 2021 12:00 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Erico Sousa
Replies: 32
Views: 14385

Re: Erico Sousa

Is it just me or is anyone else thinking that this rebuild is not going well? We have lost a lot of talent this close season and looking at the squad I'm not yet convinced the signings we have made will adequately replace those that have left, never mind the number we have on the books currently. Pe...
by real_darlo_85
Sun Jun 20, 2021 4:03 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Debt
Replies: 12
Views: 7819

Re: Debt

Poolies make it back to the Football League by the skin of their teeth.
by real_darlo_85
Wed Jun 16, 2021 6:06 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: 2021/22 Season Prologue thread
Replies: 40
Views: 25484

Re: 2021/22 Season Prologue thread

You may of missed the intended friendly away at Newton Aycliffe FC on 6th July.
by real_darlo_85
Sun Jun 06, 2021 5:17 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Debt
Replies: 12
Views: 7819

Re: Debt

They'll lose next week to Stockport, it'll be a Torquay Vs Stockport final. 👍
by real_darlo_85
Sun May 23, 2021 8:49 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Local'ish clubs released lists
Replies: 125
Views: 60735

Re: Local'ish clubs released lists

A different approach to the rebuild than I had initially expected. I'm a little intrigued as to whether this is going to turn out to be a better squad or not and obviously time will tell. Interesting to see that the players to come in so far like Mondal, Griffiths, Beeden, Taylor and (possibly) Hope...
by real_darlo_85
Sat May 22, 2021 8:20 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Local'ish clubs released lists
Replies: 125
Views: 60735

Re: Local'ish clubs released lists

JE93 wrote:
Sat May 22, 2021 7:53 pm
D_F_C wrote:
Sat May 22, 2021 7:38 pm
Another one tomorrow morning. There's hints that it's going to be a CB
Interesting. Would love for it to be Wheater.
I wouldn't be surprised, I think there is a high chance.
by real_darlo_85
Thu May 20, 2021 9:24 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Boost the budget 2021
Replies: 132
Views: 66057

Re: Boost the budget 2021

It's also worth considering that sadly over the past few months we have lost some fairly prominent supporters and we won't know whether they put a significant amount into the BtB if they did. :( Unfortunately, my personal circumstances and finanacial priorites have got a lot tighter compared to this...
by real_darlo_85
Sun May 09, 2021 8:24 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: George Reynolds - Time to let it go
Replies: 16
Views: 7800

Re: George Reynolds - Time to let it go

I think it's fair to say the Reynolds era was a chapter in the whole history of Darlington FC and however controversial it was, it has shaped the club and to an extent has to be acknowledged. Just as with all the events previous to Reynolds and all those after. My opinion of the Reynolds era is that...
by real_darlo_85
Mon May 03, 2021 5:32 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: 6 players leave
Replies: 226
Views: 93572

Re: 6 players leave

It's going to be a busy summer trying to sign better players than the ones that have departed - I'd say Campbell will be the biggest void to fill so far and it remains to be seen who else departs. However, it may not be as bad as it seems, there are likely to be many players culled from higher up as...
by real_darlo_85
Thu Mar 18, 2021 11:21 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Pool(s) If You Think It's Over
Replies: 24
Views: 14986

Re: Pool(s) If You Think It's Over

Most of this mirrors his tenure with us, to me it's win or bust this season for them.
by real_darlo_85
Sun Mar 14, 2021 10:32 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Paul Heckingbottom
Replies: 8
Views: 5800

Re: Paul Heckingbottom

Ricky Sbragia had a brief loan spell with us at the back end of his playing career and managed Sunderland in the Premier League 08/09 season after Roy Keane resigned. He was better known for building a reputation in charge of Man Utds reserve team late 90/00s.
by real_darlo_85
Sat Mar 13, 2021 8:17 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Nasty defenders
Replies: 31
Views: 16193

Re: Nasty defenders

I actually like the prospect of this, Wheater and Hunt the new White and Foster partnership. Just need to make sure we have some fullbacks with pace. :thumbup:
by real_darlo_85
Thu Mar 11, 2021 8:16 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Poolies Feeling The Pinch
Replies: 40
Views: 22554

Re: Poolies Feeling The Pinch

Back to the original conversation about Poolies. It may sound nasty but I hope it all comes down over there. I'm normally quite pleased to see any north east sides succeeding and would love a time where we are all doing well at higher levels. However, once they allowed RS to get involved after the w...
by real_darlo_85
Sat Feb 27, 2021 7:59 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Darlington V Hornchurch Trophy Quarter Final
Replies: 171
Views: 82616

Re: Darlington V Hornchurch Trophy Quarter Final

I do have more hope of better things and progress under AA but I think one major thing that let's down his team's is consistency. I think at Blyth it was the same to an extent and it does seem to have happened to us over the past season and what ever this season has been. We either win or lose, with...
by real_darlo_85
Fri Feb 19, 2021 9:09 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Season null and voided
Replies: 114
Views: 44096

Re: Season null and voided

Simply should not have included a restart for any non-league football from Step 1 to grassroots. There were always going to be too many variables at this level e.g number of part time or full time teams, fan-owned or privately funded, access to Covid testing etc. It should have just been Premier Lea...
by real_darlo_85
Wed Feb 03, 2021 11:40 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: League restarts 6 February
Replies: 224
Views: 88802

Re: League restarts 6 February

How can we be expelled when there is no football below the Conference North/South? I'm glad we are sticking to our guns over this, plus the basic moral issues of playing as this pandemic continues - it's highlighting how broken the football pyramid is, the selfish and the mismanagement of the league...
by real_darlo_85
Tue Feb 02, 2021 9:05 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Curtis Main
Replies: 23
Views: 12896

Re: Curtis Main

And a couple more Dean Gerken Colchester City (another pretty decent keeper we had on loan) and Billy Clarke Bradford City (famously scoring 4 at Macclesfield during his time with us).

Carl Tremarco may count if you include Ross County from across the border...
by real_darlo_85
Tue Feb 02, 2021 8:46 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Curtis Main
Replies: 23
Views: 12896

Re: Curtis Main

Matt Green at Grimsby Town is another one for the list...
by real_darlo_85
Tue Feb 02, 2021 8:22 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Curtis Main
Replies: 23
Views: 12896

Re: Curtis Main

To be honest I’ve not followed his career since he left the Boro, how’s he been getting on? Anyone. Wish him well at his new club. He has been in Scotland for the last few years playing in the Premier League for Motherwell and Aberdeen. Think he was on the losing Motherwell team in the Scottish FA ...
by real_darlo_85
Sat Jan 30, 2021 4:22 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: League restarts 6 February
Replies: 224
Views: 88802

Re: League restarts 6 February

It just highlights how selfish some clubs are in completely ignoring the current situation and are happy to plough on with their own interests and ambitions instead of considering the integrity and fairness of the competition(s), of which the league are happy to go along with. I think we should stic...
by real_darlo_85
Thu Jan 21, 2021 11:12 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Season at risk of finishing early
Replies: 200
Views: 84607

Re: Season at risk of finishing early

If the season is ended, what happens to ST holders & 500 club members. It will put the club in a very difficult position. Would any/ many fans want their money back. Think at this level and below the vast majority if not all fans regard the need of their club as being bigger than theirs. A more con...
by real_darlo_85
Wed Jan 20, 2021 6:51 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: 2 new loan signings
Replies: 12
Views: 10009

Re: 2 new loan signings

If the defence offer adequate protection for him, we'll be a tough nut to crack.
by real_darlo_85
Mon Jan 18, 2021 7:05 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Gloucester or Wealdstone
Replies: 18
Views: 13045

Re: Gloucester or Wealdstone

Would be ashame if Wealdstone get through, we could of had great banter with this chap...haha

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=sAhEFuq62-I

Imagine him and Andy Park! :lol:
by real_darlo_85
Sat Jan 16, 2021 3:40 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Home Kit Vote
Replies: 161
Views: 75278

Re: Home Kit Vote

Option 1 and 3. Not keen on 4 and 2 is just wrong... except maybe if we were north of the border!