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by H1987
Sun Dec 30, 2018 12:07 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: TW,s tactical nous!
Replies: 41
Views: 16686

Re: TW,s tactical nous!

Well, we don’t have any defensive midfielders who can keep hold of the ball, so it’s limited what he could do. He does need to recognise that it’s a problem area, and bring a ball winning player in, or move Hughes just in front of 2 centre backs to do it. He was outstanding yesterday, and I thought ...
by H1987
Fri Dec 28, 2018 11:12 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Sat 29th Dec - Ashton United (Home)
Replies: 57
Views: 25351

Re: Sat 29th Dec - Ashton United (Home)

I'd be surprised if it's that high. A fair few of the last crowd were York fans, remember, plus you always get a boost on Boxing day.

1,400 I reckon. Really looking forward to this one!
by H1987
Fri Dec 28, 2018 11:11 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Josh Heaton
Replies: 54
Views: 24110

Re: Josh Heaton

We don't have any money. The only way he ends up back here is a loan.

Which, if he plays well, might be St Mirren's best hope of getting some money back on him.
by H1987
Fri Dec 28, 2018 2:18 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Boxing Day v York City
Replies: 81
Views: 32566

Re: Boxing Day v York City

Positive with the loans. Especially Kokolo and the Barnsley lads being extendable.
by H1987
Thu Dec 27, 2018 9:36 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Happy Christmas
Replies: 6
Views: 3905

Re: Happy Christmas

Merry Christmas all
by H1987
Thu Dec 27, 2018 9:34 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Boxing Day v York City
Replies: 81
Views: 32566

Re: Boxing Day v York City

I need to get to games more often. Fortunately I’ll also be there on Saturday :D It was nice to just enjoy the game for a change. The loans have made a difference, and the next challenge is getting some of them to stay for a longer stint. Palmer was excellent, and hopefully might be up to the idea. ...
by H1987
Sat Dec 22, 2018 4:47 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Darlington v Hartlepool United
Replies: 70
Views: 33379

Re: Darlington v Hartlepool United

Because it's an awful, soulless bowl, and a reminder of rotten times. I agree, it's a sign of where we are that we can't really host a game with the potential for bother. BM isn't ready for it until there's another stand and access point at the empty end. But i'd still far rather we heavily restrict...
by H1987
Sat Dec 22, 2018 4:38 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Altrincham V Darlington
Replies: 108
Views: 40156

Re: Altrincham V Darlington

Once again illustrating how Wright can't organise a defence.
by H1987
Sat Dec 22, 2018 10:30 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Altrincham V Darlington
Replies: 108
Views: 40156

Re: Altrincham V Darlington

With our 5 new signings who I am assuming will all play , how will TW line us up? I'll have first go; Maddison, Trotman Smith Galbraith Kokolo, Wollerton Palmer Wheatley Nicholson, Nelson Saunders. Subs, Thompson Burn O'Hanlon Elliot Henshall, .................Maddison Trotman Galbraith Burn O'Hanl...
by H1987
Sat Dec 22, 2018 10:28 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Darlington v Hartlepool United
Replies: 70
Views: 33379

Re: Darlington v Hartlepool United

Ah right, so the people who want this to just go off without a major incident / it costing the club a fortune in policing are boring... righto. It's just a realistic look at the state of Blackwell right now. With no stand to put the away fans in, there's hard standing, no proper segregation, and a f...
by H1987
Fri Dec 21, 2018 3:29 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Altrincham V Darlington
Replies: 108
Views: 40156

Re: Altrincham V Darlington

With our 5 new signings who I am assuming will all play , how will TW line us up? I'll have first go; Maddison, Trotman Smith Galbraith Kokolo, Wollerton Palmer Wheatley Nicholson, Nelson Saunders. Subs, Thompson Burn O'Hanlon Elliot Henshall, .................Maddison Trotman Galbraith Burn O'Hanl...
by H1987
Fri Dec 21, 2018 3:25 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Darlington v Hartlepool United
Replies: 70
Views: 33379

Re: Darlington v Hartlepool United

I think it is technically a first team game, but no one sees it that way. Honestly, I just want us to get through it without incident. I know that's really negative, but it's an indictment of the situation at Blackwell. There's one way in and one, and there's not really adequate segregation. If ther...
by H1987
Thu Dec 20, 2018 4:08 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Darlington v Hartlepool United
Replies: 70
Views: 33379

Re: Darlington v Hartlepool United

Easiest option might be not allowing away fans at all. It's a Durham challenge cup game, surely they'll be playing the kids, and we will (albeit with a scattering of first teamers, like the other games). Not sure if rules of competition allow that. That would be up to DFA rules, if they have ever c...
by H1987
Thu Dec 20, 2018 12:46 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Darlington v Hartlepool United
Replies: 70
Views: 33379

Re: Darlington v Hartlepool United

Easiest option might be not allowing away fans at all. It's a Durham challenge cup game, surely they'll be playing the kids, and we will (albeit with a scattering of first teamers, like the other games).
by H1987
Mon Dec 17, 2018 3:39 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Chorley V Darlington match thread
Replies: 48
Views: 21620

Re: Chorley V Darlington match thread

He can't organise a defence (team?), i think that's become clear. He managed to get two outstanding players (at this level) in Heaton and Pears, which dug us out of the mess last year. Unfortunately you can characterise Wrights entire time here with bad defensive organisation, and ultimately, bad ta...
by H1987
Mon Dec 17, 2018 10:13 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Chorley V Darlington match thread
Replies: 48
Views: 21620

Re: Chorley V Darlington match thread

Ooof, there is some bad, bad goalkeeping in there. For a lad who has played in the lower reaches of the football league, Maddison is very much lacking some physicality. Yes, he could tip the ball over for the first, or he could go up and claim it. He's shown some good shot stopping ability, but he n...
by H1987
Mon Dec 17, 2018 10:09 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Netcafe - 14 December 2018
Replies: 157
Views: 63840

Re: Netcafe - 14 December 2018

So, all in, BM barely costs us any more (Obviously we've spent a lot on construction costs, but that was to be expected), and crucially it's up to the required standard for this level and in Darlington. It has its many flaws, but those details are crucial. Heritage Park had ceased to be an option un...
by H1987
Sun Dec 16, 2018 3:34 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Chorley V Darlington match thread
Replies: 48
Views: 21620

Re: Chorley V Darlington match thread

Folks at the game; how did Wollerton & Kokolo get on?

I'd be begging Nelson to stay at this point, if he's as sharp as people have suggested. We can only try, and they can only say no.
by H1987
Sat Dec 15, 2018 5:02 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Gorilla fan
Replies: 15
Views: 8519

Re: Gorilla fan

That was my thinking, it sounded like it was about the Arena, and the big about the shirts would make more sense in that context too... but sadly, I’m not sure it is. Also, nuts to the Feethams criticism. It was falling apart at the end because we weren’t taking care of it, because we were leaving. ...
by H1987
Sat Dec 15, 2018 4:59 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Chorley V Darlington match thread
Replies: 48
Views: 21620

Re: Chorley V Darlington match thread

I mean, I’m not sure I expected anything here, and that’s promising from Nelson at least.

The home form is the big issue.
by H1987
Fri Dec 14, 2018 2:58 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Chorley vs Darlington - Rearranged
Replies: 23
Views: 11085

Re: Chorley vs Darlington - Rearranged

What’s the betting Tommy will replace Harvey with Nelson and put the new lad from Leeds on the bench as I don’t see him dropping Elliott and O’Hanlon as he appears very loyal to these two. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk I actually think that's what will happen, and don't think it's necessarily a ...
by H1987
Fri Dec 14, 2018 2:03 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Chorley vs Darlington - Rearranged
Replies: 23
Views: 11085

Re: Chorley vs Darlington - Rearranged

If i was a gambling man, i'd suspect we will go with the new lad and Thompson up top, and drop Harvey to the bench. No issue with Harvey at all, but take the expectation off him a bit and see what the new lad can do. I think the new midfield lad from Leeds (Wollarton?) will be on the bench right now...
by H1987
Fri Dec 14, 2018 10:55 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Gorilla fan
Replies: 15
Views: 8519

Re: Gorilla fan

How many years would you have had to have *not* been to a game to think we don't play in hoops. The last completely hoopless shirt we played in was nearly a decade ago (I'm counting the errea gold & black hoop here from 11-12). *Everyone* misses Feethams, but the crucial point is that it's irreplace...
by H1987
Thu Dec 13, 2018 11:14 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Gorilla fan
Replies: 15
Views: 8519

Re: Gorilla fan

Is that old? Please tell me it's the Echo website, and it was something that was written during the Arena days, not that someone has seriously written that. The shirt comment....
by H1987
Thu Dec 13, 2018 8:56 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Andrew Nelson....
Replies: 27
Views: 13048

Re: Andrew Nelson....

Not sure either of them will go right into the team, but good. Nice to see us being proactive. I hope there's an option to extent the loan if it works out well also.
by H1987
Thu Dec 13, 2018 3:04 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: New Blood
Replies: 66
Views: 34125

Re: New Blood

Weren't we supposed to have multiple additions *last week*. The final training session before the weekend will be today, and we still don't have anyone else involved. Will it be 5 kids from the youths on the bench again? :roll: At least when we bring in youth from the big 3, they'll have likely pla...
by H1987
Thu Dec 13, 2018 11:33 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: New Blood
Replies: 66
Views: 34125

Re: New Blood

Weren't we supposed to have multiple additions *last week*. The final training session before the weekend will be today, and we still don't have anyone else involved. Will it be 5 kids from the youths on the bench again? :roll: At least when we bring in youth from the big 3, they'll have likely play...
by H1987
Wed Dec 12, 2018 2:27 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Next season
Replies: 10
Views: 7001

Re: Next season

Players to keep: Maddison, Galbraith, Thompson, Saunders, Wheatley, Nicholson. Maybe Trotman, although if someone wants to buy him, i'd take the money. The rest? A solid meh for me if any of them were to go. I'm not sure any of them beyond Galbraith, Thompson and Saunders would still be here if we w...
by H1987
Mon Dec 10, 2018 6:41 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Darlington V Nuneaton
Replies: 136
Views: 51617

Re: Darlington V Nuneaton

Gateshead are loaded. They had their arse saved by a multi-millionaire yet again. What the f00k! shows how much you know. So are you denying that you were taken over by another millionaire then? Yes I'm aware that your budget was going to be slashed when your old owners wanted out, but that was if ...
by H1987
Mon Dec 10, 2018 1:10 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Cool heads
Replies: 52
Views: 23226

Re: Cool heads

We probably don't have the resources to sack TW, but we would have the option of placing him on gardening leave, and letting AW have a go, and bring in a couple of coaches to support him (Pears? Gregan? Atkinson?). It's the only option if he continues to sink us, and can't motivate the team to turn...