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by Geordie Quaker
Tue Sep 18, 2018 9:33 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: 10 games in
Replies: 35
Views: 16498

Re: 10 games in

Injuries and suspensions haven’t help us. I think we’re a good team when we’re not battling injuries or suspensions. We obviously lack depth and the decision to go with a smaller squad is perhaps a debate for another day. That said we’ve probably got two players on our books who may or may not play...
by Geordie Quaker
Tue Sep 11, 2018 7:02 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Styche and Ainge
Replies: 62
Views: 25066

Re: Styche and Ainge

Not sure how bad the jet lag is from Lichtenstein, but Gib (& Styche) failed to score whilst the squad players took their chances & makes it a tough decision for TW as who to leave out. So if Kane doesn't bag for England does Pochettino have to consider leaving him out? International form is irrele...
by Geordie Quaker
Fri Sep 07, 2018 7:32 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Darlington v AFC Telford
Replies: 86
Views: 33131

Re: Darlington v AFC Telford

Fully in support of that side and set-up, although whether he has had the time in training to fully brief them on the system is the main concern. For me, deviating from the 4-5-1 system that was serving us well last season is the main reason for our 'indifferent' start. We had a system that worked a...
by Geordie Quaker
Sat Aug 25, 2018 9:07 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Darlington V Altrincham Match thread
Replies: 125
Views: 57880

Re: Darlington V Altrincham

Superb. We were all wearing Santa hats (far too prematurely) which got us some attention of the great Barry Davies I think.
by Geordie Quaker
Sat Aug 25, 2018 8:48 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Darlington V Altrincham Match thread
Replies: 125
Views: 57880

Re: Darlington V Altrincham

It will be interesting to see the line up that TW decides on for Saturdays game. Probably a reshuffle in the back 4 and definitely one in the midfield. I think we should still go for 4 4 2, Hughes needs a run of games, this is his chance. Maddison, Trotman Burn Galbraith O'Hanlon, Thompson Hughes E...
by Geordie Quaker
Thu Jan 04, 2018 11:59 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Extra security measures for Gray on Saturday.
Replies: 72
Views: 26464

Re: Extra security measures for Gray on Saturday.

It’s the usual 10-12 twitter trolls who all follow each other and try to out do each other with the most outrage. I suspect they never actually get of their arses and actually help the club. Gray I’m sure will get some banter but the majority of fans would prefer a Darlo win and go home happy. I ha...
by Geordie Quaker
Wed Oct 18, 2017 7:01 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: MR TIBBS
Replies: 74
Views: 36980

Re: MR TIBBS

Aw no, that's truly awful news.

Hard to add to what has already been said, but he always came across as a pleasant, informed, reasoned and committed gent.

Rest easy, Paul.
by Geordie Quaker
Thu Oct 12, 2017 12:28 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Wanted Darlo video
Replies: 15
Views: 8731

Re: Wanted Darlo video

I don't think I have ever celebrated a goal more wildly than Elliott's winner at Forest. To coin a phrase I am infinitely too old to use: "limbs".
by Geordie Quaker
Mon Oct 09, 2017 6:32 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: The altercation in the tinshed at the end of the game
Replies: 15
Views: 11922

Re: The altercation in the tinshed at the end of the game

Really sorry to hear that the drummer (a very good mate) was getting stick. People forget he is fan too, who has to lug that thing around and accrue countless blisters every match. When I did it (retired in 2009!) it was fun but thankless at times. The drum should supplement the atmosphere, not be e...
by Geordie Quaker
Wed May 17, 2017 9:17 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Halifax going up
Replies: 7
Views: 6285

Re: Halifax going up

Look at this man, it is epic. Makes you realise how much harder we seemed to get it in 2012 compared to teams like Halifax and Chester. They may have gone pop, but at least they didn't pay off historic debts and had perfectly suitable stadiums to play in:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsnh0yNv3Hg
by Geordie Quaker
Tue May 16, 2017 8:59 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Next seasons playoffs
Replies: 30
Views: 17864

Re: Next seasons playoffs

You far fetched idiot :D

Based on the above I assume you would have refused promotion had we won the playoffs in 1996 when we finished 5th (or 2008 when we finished 6th)?
by Geordie Quaker
Mon May 15, 2017 1:00 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Next seasons playoffs
Replies: 30
Views: 17864

Re: Next seasons playoffs

It works like this (taken from Non League Paper Twitter): - 6 teams - 2nd & 3rd get a bye into semis. 4th v 7th & 5th v 6th; - Winners then go into semi finals (versus either 2nd or 3rd); - Winners progress to final - In all cases the highest finishing team plays at home (except NL final @ Wembley) ...
by Geordie Quaker
Mon May 15, 2017 9:31 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Next seasons playoffs
Replies: 30
Views: 17864

Re: Next seasons playoffs

On the other hand: - It does retain interest (and potential therefore sustain crowds) for a greater number of teams; - It gives a greater sense of advantage to those finishing highest, incentivising pushing for 2nd or 3rd place. Ultimately if people see this format as unfair then they probably feel ...
by Geordie Quaker
Thu May 11, 2017 8:45 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Netcafé with Raj is this Friday
Replies: 67
Views: 36363

Re: Netcafé with Raj is this Friday

Darlo_Pete wrote:There's not exactly a long list of alternative investors waiting on the sidelines.
That's a bit like sitting in your front room bemoaning the lack of offers for your house even though you haven't put it on the market.
by Geordie Quaker
Thu May 11, 2017 8:38 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Has everyone gone insane?
Replies: 30
Views: 19751

Re: Has everyone gone insane?

Yup, MG knew that he had sufficient respect / hero worship within the fan base (and power within the club) to get away with what was quite extraordinarily unprofessional conduct at the forum. It was only the gravitas of the bigger picture that meant we didn't focus on it. I imagine his relationship ...
by Geordie Quaker
Wed May 10, 2017 3:12 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Netcafé with Raj is this Friday
Replies: 67
Views: 36363

Re: Netcafé with Raj is this Friday

I can't work out whether those who want to hear him out are either level-headed, reasonable people or forgetful, success hungry short-termists. Definitely the former - hearing him out doesn't mean anyone is going to say 'yes' to him just because he says he'll get us back to the football league. In ...
by Geordie Quaker
Wed May 10, 2017 2:54 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Netcafé with Raj is this Friday
Replies: 67
Views: 36363

Re: Netcafé with Raj is this Friday

I'm trying to articulate mine, but every time I write them I appear to contract a temporary form of Tourettes. Ultimately, the questions have to address four core themes: 1, His inexcusable actions in 2012; 2, His motivations for investing in DFC now; 3, How this potential investment came about (in ...
by Geordie Quaker
Tue May 09, 2017 8:40 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: The investment
Replies: 60
Views: 40717

Re: The investment

The problem that foreseeable future at this level, could be a minimum of 10 years, especially as more and more clubs at our level are getting significant investment and some are turning professional. Can we expect us to continue to press for promotion without some sort of investment, I doubt it som...
by Geordie Quaker
Tue May 09, 2017 8:15 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: The investment
Replies: 60
Views: 40717

Re: The investment

Our fans have got too used to winning, and seem unaware of the fact that this only really happened because private investors repeatedly fooked us over and landed us at a level where a number of promotions were always likely in a short term period. Did people honestly expect us to get back to the FL ...
by Geordie Quaker
Thu May 04, 2017 1:50 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Potential new investors
Replies: 291
Views: 149772

Re: Potential new investors

It clearly says it is a list of teams who "dropped out of the league since 2005 and since come back up". Two teams up aside, I think that nine teams achieving this since 2005 does suggest it is not the impossible task we sometimes assume it to be. You're looking at a decent re-promotion rate (and I ...
by Geordie Quaker
Thu May 04, 2017 12:58 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Potential new investors
Replies: 291
Views: 149772

Re: Potential new investors

The mega geek in me wondered to what extent the parachute payments actually help teams in getting promoted back to the football league or if just eases them into a life of fifth tier mediocrity. I don't even know how long the parachute payments have been in place, but the below lists (I think!) all ...
by Geordie Quaker
Wed Apr 26, 2017 2:52 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Appeal
Replies: 76
Views: 50778

Re: Appeal

Read my last post @ bottom of page two -pretty sure this is a hoax based on a 2012 article.
by Geordie Quaker
Wed Apr 26, 2017 2:25 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Appeal
Replies: 76
Views: 50778

Re: Appeal

by Geordie Quaker
Wed Apr 26, 2017 1:35 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Appeal
Replies: 76
Views: 50778

Re: Appeal

GQ upon first hearing we were not eligible for promotion: bollocks, but that is absolutely the correct decision GQ upon seeing our appeal: that'll never win, and nor should it GQ this morning: We will 100% not win this appeal, I'd almost be irritated if we did it would be so unjust GQ 1 hour 4 minut...
by Geordie Quaker
Tue Apr 25, 2017 8:58 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Scotts right. back MG
Replies: 25
Views: 18167

Re: Scotts right. back MG

I am no legal expert but some of the conditions / issues for me around private investment are: - What shareholding the DFCSG retain (obviously under 50%) and their subsequent roles on the club board; - As mentioned elsewhere, rules in place regarding investments as opposed to loans made to the club;...
by Geordie Quaker
Tue Apr 25, 2017 8:07 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Scotts right. back MG
Replies: 25
Views: 18167

Re: Scotts right. back MG

MG has performed consistently well over the last few years. Anyone who remembers him playing for the club will recognise that he has always been competitive, and this has continued into his managerial career. He has been successful and without doubt another club will come to take him if we don't wa...
by Geordie Quaker
Mon Apr 24, 2017 7:01 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: In other news....
Replies: 14
Views: 9599

Re: In other news....

I suppose at least in the Staunton et al. season we had 54 players. Haven't you guys just basically got rid of everyone decent and signed no bugger to replace them? If so surely it isn't purely down to him (his bizarre tictacs and lack of motivation aside)?
by Geordie Quaker
Mon Apr 24, 2017 11:14 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: In other news....
Replies: 14
Views: 9599

Re: In other news....

The Bunker sure makes for an entertaining and amusing read.

I for one think that Coxall, Jones et al. should be praised for their efforts to restore the injustice of umpteen successful re-elections :D
by Geordie Quaker
Wed Apr 12, 2017 8:12 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: The upcoming fans forum....
Replies: 32
Views: 20262

Re: The upcoming fans forum....

Irrelevant. We should have been aware that we needed an extra 250 seats to be eligible for the play-offs months ago. It was written in black and white. This is a monumental cock-up by those who run our club. I do hope you come to fans forum and stand up and state your case looking forward to that H...
by Geordie Quaker
Fri Apr 07, 2017 11:33 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Worst ever Darlo player
Replies: 94
Views: 60350

Re: Worst ever Darlo player

Going from Pawel Abbott up front in 08/09, to Lee "Toblerone Head" Thorpe at the start of 09/10 was a culture shock. Mor Diop was another from that horrific Staunton season. I've somehow managed to repress the memory of most of them, although there were about 50 of them. I am sure this has been pos...