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by spen666
Wed Jan 03, 2024 10:34 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: New Assistant Manager
Replies: 38
Views: 20737

Re: New Assistant Manager

darlo reborn wrote:
Wed Jan 03, 2024 10:31 am
Only got a contract till end of season so if we go down will he stay ?
suspect that is more to do with finances ie can club still afford both if in a division below?

Makes sense not to commit to long term expenditure if future income is uncertain at present
by spen666
Sun Dec 31, 2023 12:15 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Boost the Budget
Replies: 44
Views: 20583

Re: Boost the Budget

Dan Bell was at the game yesterday. https://youtu.be/IGztakU72fM?si=4PhlLRiOhQs5bT5a He had some interesting observations about our plight before and after the game [emoji43]‍[emoji94] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Can you summarise these points so we don't have to watch over 17 mins of YouTube?
by spen666
Wed Dec 27, 2023 1:59 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Who next?
Replies: 317
Views: 171139

Re: Who next?

I don't think Spendy are very far away from re-opening their managerial revolving door as well. Not appointed a manager since Chandler resigned. Current one is interim role, so likely there may be changes there. It's musical chairs in managers in NE this season. Only Fenton at Blyth looks relativel...
by spen666
Tue Dec 19, 2023 7:41 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Kings Lynn
Replies: 5
Views: 2695

Re: Kings Lynn

"fantasy", according to Spennymoor's resident football finance expert Telling lies again Lo? - I pointed out his alleged statement of income and expenditure was fantasy as he missed out several large ticket items eg season ticket income, bar sales, food sales, income from sponsorship, income from p...
by spen666
Sat Dec 16, 2023 11:14 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: They don't think much of our chances
Replies: 40
Views: 30331

Re: They don't think much of our chances

I have no way of knowing the accuracy of the figures quoted. How much gate receipts were for example is not something I have commented on You said they were fantasy? Th picture he is trying to convey is a fantasy because they are a select few of the figures, not as he is trying to imply a correct a...
by spen666
Fri Dec 15, 2023 3:25 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: They don't think much of our chances
Replies: 40
Views: 30331

Re: They don't think much of our chances

Spen and discussions of football finance never sit well together. This is the man who thought Spendy were sustainably financed from the bingo at the Moors Tavern and a Great Annual Savings hoarding despite his own club saying: "Chief Executive Bradley Groves has guided Spennymoor to the sixth tier ...
by spen666
Thu Dec 14, 2023 5:23 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: They don't think much of our chances
Replies: 40
Views: 30331

Re: They don't think much of our chances

Spen and discussions of football finance never sit well together. This is the man who thought Spendy were sustainably financed from the bingo at the Moors Tavern and a Great Annual Savings hoarding despite his own club saying: "Chief Executive Bradley Groves has guided Spennymoor to the sixth tier ...
by spen666
Thu Dec 14, 2023 1:10 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: They don't think much of our chances
Replies: 40
Views: 30331

Re: They don't think much of our chances

They've simply been presented as gate receipt figures and expenditure on the night together with a warning from the chairman about the possible consequences for the club. Of course they have relevance and meaning regardless of other income streams from grants and sponsorship and advertising. If you...
by spen666
Thu Dec 14, 2023 10:34 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: They don't think much of our chances
Replies: 40
Views: 30331

Re: They don't think much of our chances

One of the clubs tipped for the drop with us seem to be in absolute turmoil now on and off the pitch. King's Lynn seemed to have picked up a bit under Adam Lakeland but have now sunk again after a run of defeats. Lakeland seems to have only been allowed to bring in a couple of loanees and the s*** ...
by spen666
Thu Dec 14, 2023 9:48 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: They don't think much of our chances
Replies: 40
Views: 30331

Re: They don't think much of our chances

One of the clubs tipped for the drop with us seem to be in absolute turmoil now on and off the pitch. King's Lynn seemed to have picked up a bit under Adam Lakeland but have now sunk again after a run of defeats. Lakeland seems to have only been allowed to bring in a couple of loanees and the s*** ...
by spen666
Fri Dec 08, 2023 9:23 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Banbury v Darlo
Replies: 20
Views: 16063

Re: Banbury v Darlo

I think the game on Saturday must be in serious doubt. I'm on the South coast and there's been loads of rain, with roads closed by flooding. There's another load of rain coming through tomorrow morning. I'd expect an early pitch inspection tomorrow morning, to stop the team and fans travelling down...
by spen666
Mon Dec 04, 2023 1:13 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Hodgy
Replies: 123
Views: 138235

Re: Hodgy

... .... Personally I don't think the relegation event in and of itself is much of a trigger. I think what matters more is the financial resilience of the club which is relegated. ..... That is the chicken and egg question. Relegation often brings a malaise to a club and it's fans, bringing about f...
by spen666
Mon Dec 04, 2023 12:13 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Hodgy
Replies: 123
Views: 138235

Re: Hodgy

I'd say a lot of steam has already gone. A relegation followed quickly by a promotion could reinvigorate the club - however there are plenty of examples of clubs being relegated who don't bounce back quickly (or at all). Tamworth are a good example of a side being reinvigorated by relegation and an...
by spen666
Sat Dec 02, 2023 6:36 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Horsham do a Darlo...
Replies: 7
Views: 3178

Re: Horsham do a Darlo...

As at April 2016 a total of 143 teams had been expelled from the FA Cup, so it's likely a large number of clubs who lost to them were reinstated. Darlington are probably unique in the season they lost twice, their first victorious opponents were not expelled from the competition The case of Everton ...
by spen666
Tue Nov 28, 2023 11:27 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Injury List
Replies: 32
Views: 21845

Re: Injury List

Are we forgetting the whole - "I've never lost by more than two goals" statement? And all is not what it seems regarding the Sukar situation either. Excuse us for not accepting things on face-value. I missed most of the fans forum with the live stream issues but I did hear Gowling clarify that he c...
by spen666
Mon Nov 20, 2023 9:23 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Hazel and Sukar
Replies: 68
Views: 33476

Re: Hazel and Sukar

Quakers2009 is Darlofan97, can I claim my prize now? Why would I set-up two separate accounts? I don't know but there are striking similarities between his posts and yours, both in opinion, grammar and structure. I have also been accused of being Darlogramps & BM1883. I can’t be them all. Are you F...
by spen666
Sat Nov 18, 2023 1:25 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Forum
Replies: 131
Views: 59132

Re: Forum

DJ chucking Alun under the bus over his tactics & standard of training. Not a good look. IF DJ did chuck AA under the bus over his tactics and training, then it begs the question why DJ gave AA a new 2 year contract ? It seems to reflect very badly on DJs decision making and control to extend a con...
by spen666
Sat Nov 18, 2023 9:56 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Forum
Replies: 131
Views: 59132

Re: Forum

DJ chucking Alun under the bus over his tactics & standard of training. Not a good look. IF DJ did chuck AA under the bus over his tactics and training, then it begs the question why DJ gave AA a new 2 year contract ? It seems to reflect very badly on DJs decision making and control to extend a con...
by spen666
Wed Nov 15, 2023 1:30 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Gowling MUST go!
Replies: 81
Views: 29278

Re: Gowling MUST go!

I'm only guessing but I don't think it will cost a lot to get rid of JG - I think he will be on a monthly contract as we are still paying for AA - which is one of the reasons why he was given the job in the first place - it was his opportunity to impress while we pay the remainder of AA's contract....
by spen666
Mon Nov 13, 2023 9:24 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Chorley
Replies: 144
Views: 52992

Re: Chorley

don'tbuythesun wrote:
Mon Nov 13, 2023 8:54 am
Onwards and upwards! Just rooting around and if I'm right it's £4 cheaper to buy advance tickets.
https://www.chorleyfc.com/pages/admission
That is a huge discount for buying in advance
by spen666
Fri Nov 10, 2023 3:58 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Nuneaton Borough
Replies: 11
Views: 3190

Re: Nuneaton Borough

Ghost_Of_1883 wrote:
Fri Nov 10, 2023 3:58 pm
I might be wrong so don't shoot me down, but are Nuneaton Borough not already a phoenix club after the previous club went bankrupt?
They are indeed
by spen666
Fri Nov 10, 2023 12:36 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Nuneaton Borough
Replies: 11
Views: 3190

Re: Nuneaton Borough

In a spot of bother, locked out of ground and potentially on the brink. https://www.pitchero.com/clubs/nuneatonboroughfc/news/club-update-2814996.html The more recent news is even more depressing for Nuneaton fans .....We are working extremely hard to rectify the current situation but this may sadl...
by spen666
Mon Nov 06, 2023 4:41 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Peterborough V Darlington
Replies: 131
Views: 36237

Re: Peterborough V Darlington

andydarlo wrote:
Mon Nov 06, 2023 3:46 pm
Anyone managed to find any information on their website etc about where to park for tomorrow ?
street parking, but most of it is residents only parking. not easy to find parking immediately near ground
by spen666
Sat Oct 28, 2023 10:31 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: GOWLING OUT
Replies: 224
Views: 54854

Re: GOWLING OUT

Not sure I'd trust this board to make another appointment, and I don't think DJ has much understanding of football to be fair. Do an impressive powerpoint presentation and you could have it yourself. How much of his time does DJ spend running Darlington? Since he took up his role as a director of D...
by spen666
Sat Oct 28, 2023 9:18 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: GOWLING OUT
Replies: 224
Views: 54854

Re: GOWLING OUT

Who would folk want in instead of josh? Not sure I'd trust this board to make another appointment, and I don't think DJ has much understanding of football to be fair. Do an impressive powerpoint presentation and you could have it yourself. How much of his time does DJ spend running Darlington? Sinc...
by spen666
Sat Oct 28, 2023 7:36 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: GOWLING OUT
Replies: 224
Views: 54854

Re: GOWLING OUT

Who would folk want in instead of josh? Not sure I'd trust this board to make another appointment, and I don't think DJ has much understanding of football to be fair. Do an impressive powerpoint presentation and you could have it yourself. How much of his time does DJ spend running Darlington? Sinc...
by spen666
Thu Oct 26, 2023 8:30 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Tommy Taylor
Replies: 137
Views: 42729

Re: Tommy Taylor

Catch 22 for the manager I reckon with no right or wrong answer. Yes TT could dominate his box a lot better but overall probably as good as we are going to get realistically. Seemed wrong at the time to bring a young kid in as we have other priorities to improve rather than a solid goalkeeper. Howe...
by spen666
Tue Oct 24, 2023 9:08 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Hypothetical ownership structure
Replies: 35
Views: 9983

Re: Hypothetical ownership structure

Surely respect goes two ways? All three of them Andy, John and Jimmy are pretty straight talking individuals. Nothing has been said publicly that they haven't said privately anyway. It may backfire on Accrington though. John is hugely invested in the club ethos and just gets on with it under the fi...
by spen666
Tue Oct 17, 2023 1:09 pm
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Even "Good" Owners Leave
Replies: 10
Views: 3850

Re: Even "Good" Owners Leave

Jeff Thompson has done a fantastic job at South Shields I wish him a happy and healthy future in retirement. Of course it will be an uncertain time for the club, but I am certain he will only sell to someone he thinks will build on his legac y. On thing I am pretty sure of is that the supporters wi...
by spen666
Tue Oct 17, 2023 11:58 am
Forum: Virtual Feethams
Topic: Even "Good" Owners Leave
Replies: 10
Views: 3850

Re: Even "Good" Owners Leave

Purely for his health reasons though, lets not try and spin it any other way with the title of the topic. No spin with title. Many call him a "Good" owner. That is a subjective term, hence the quotation marks. He is leaving as owner of South Shields. The point is even "Good" owners leave and new ow...