Darlo Uncovered

don'tbuythesun wrote:It wasn't a slight on the person just on the need for the position.

I understood that.

There's lots of stuff on here which is very anti Martin Grey, and to some extent with good reason. However he has been, in terms of progress upwards in the league structure, one of our best ever managers, and only Brian Little and Hodgy really compare. He took on the task when the club was down and...

BradleyBlythe was apparently our Assistant Kit Manager. It's like on the film credits when you think....what do they do? I'm almost lost for words. Surely we didn't need a kit manager and an assistant kit manager for a club at our level? Depends who was getting paid by the club. I'd imagine one of ...

I think Gray did care about the club when he first took on the role. He was in it for all the right reasons. Quick progress and achievements on the pitch led to him being seen by others as one of the best managers in non league, his ego grew and he became completely blinded by his own ego and ruthl...

Don't care if it is a big name. Just want to see evidence of proper coaching and evidence of maximising resources experience. Hope we read the CV rather than get divvy about the "name". I mean look at Roy HODGSON, shite manager but still gets idolised because he is a big name. How do you think big ...

Appointing a new manager even at this level can be a precarious business. The 7 may be applicants, however whilst it might seem to be a process of appointing just another employee, should any of those applicant be currently employed in a similar role then their are rules and processes to follow. So...

I remember seeing him play at Northampton away. A superb player albeit slight in stature. He had a fantastic first touch.

Great player for this club in his day and part of the folklore history , has no history of football management as far I know, last thing we need is a manager appointed on nostalgic history. The point about employing former 'legends' is they will be given more time and patience by the fans. Just ima...

Great player for this club in his day and part of the folklore history , has no history of football management as far I know, last thing we need is a manager appointed on nostalgic history. The point about employing former 'legends' is they will be given more time and patience by the fans. Just ima...

Great player for this club in his day and part of the folklore history , has no history of football management as far I know, last thing we need is a manager appointed on nostalgic history. The point about employing former 'legends' is they will be given more time and patience by the fans. Just ima...

What about kev and andy Toman on the coaching side of things im sure both would be good coaches at the club specially Toman excellent shout. Possibly Toman as manager and Smith as coach. I have been wondering about Andy Crosby as well. Billy Miller is devastated he lost your backing so quickly. No ...

Today appointed Steve Watson as their new manager. http://www.darlofc.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?p=413736#p413736 Which may of course bring Armstrong into consideration for us, assuming he is one of the applicants. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Another live contender. Played over 60 games for...

Craig09 wrote:What about kev and andy Toman on the coaching side of things im sure both would be good coaches at the club specially Toman

excellent shout. Possibly Toman as manager and Smith as coach. I have been wondering about Andy Crosby as well.

One potential candidate for me is Andy Toman who has a good knowledge of the North east scene and is currently coaching in Norway. He also has a good knowledge of the club and was a terrific midfield player. One form left field but the more I think about it the more interesting he becomes as he ful...

Its pleasing that we have such a potentially strong application list. I agree that the three requirements are someone who can maximise a limited budget, respect the fan ownership model and promote progressive football. In fact, I could add ringing young players into the first team which has been hor...

D_F_C wrote:do i just need to follow the official website for this?

I believe so

I think it just pops up on the main site when it starts.

Mr_Tibbs wrote:I'm presuming this is still on? I can't find a link, just the original notice...

http://darlingtonfootballclub.co.uk/netcafe-on-friday/

anyone know?

yep still on but not sure about access. Its delayed though die to a meeting with DFCSG

Is Beck having a few problems passing his medical ? Well if he fails how will that affect his standing ... not to mention another judgemental failure on MG part. .... just saying If he fails that medical he should be transfer listed as we dont want people who dont want to play for us and hopefully ...

The Beck situation is a bit weird. If, for no other reason, that Parkin is there. Is he going to drop Parkin for him? Fat knacker or not, he knows where the net is, especially at this level. Naturally Beck is a lot younger, but it's odd he considers that a priority. I'm not *that* upset about him g...

Wot no Spenny. A master of footballing regulations. Billy Miller for me at least as assistant

Unbelievable lack of transfer activity by the new management duo

He left tadcaster due change of owner. So who knows. Has a high pressure day job but his record us impeccable and a top bloke.

Billy Miller would be my choice. Did a great job at Harrogate RA and took tadcaster to evostik. He worked at Darlington previously.

I've been around football for a few years and I don't think in all my time have I seen anybody with such singular drive and passion. I recollect a sky TV guy telling me that if you've ever been in a meeting with Murdoch you experience something incredibly profound and passionate. You may not like h...

I've been around football for a few years and I don't think in all my time have I seen anybody with such singular drive and passion. I recollect a sky TV guy telling me that if you've ever been in a meeting with Murdoch you experience something incredibly profound and passionate. You may not like hi...

Whoever our next manager is, I hope they're not someone with a history at the club. They can earn a hero-status rather than having it from day one. I sort of agree I do feel the Atkinson / Gregan is a consolidation piece and lets give them a chance. I think we see this season out and let the playin...

A five year contract at this level should never happen. I was amazed at the time by it and I'm really not sure why it was agreed. Was this approved by the corporate director

Quakerz wrote:WHY does fan owned = mediocrity?

WHY are fans in such a rush to get up the leagues anyway? You do realise that even with significant investment that we will hit a ceiling at some point anyway?

Completely agree. The difficulty comes in defining that ceiling or aspiration.