Darlington v Marske Match Thread
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I haven't enjoyed watching Darlo this much since Wembley. The second half was superb - the quality was as good as, if not better than, anything we have seen for quite a few years. I have to admit that i was expecting a more agricultural style of football in the Northern League, but I've been pleasantly surprised.
As regards the Ref, he did make a few strange decisions, but my opinion of him changed when he played advantage when Brown was fouled in our own box, and we then went up the other end and scored our first goal.
As for Johnson, he was very lively when he came on. He nearly scored a cracker when he knocked it over the defender and volleyed it goalwards, but the keeper made a good save. When he did smash in his goal, you could see what it meant to him.
It's night like these that remind me why I'm a Darlo fan.
As regards the Ref, he did make a few strange decisions, but my opinion of him changed when he played advantage when Brown was fouled in our own box, and we then went up the other end and scored our first goal.
As for Johnson, he was very lively when he came on. He nearly scored a cracker when he knocked it over the defender and volleyed it goalwards, but the keeper made a good save. When he did smash in his goal, you could see what it meant to him.
It's night like these that remind me why I'm a Darlo fan.
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divas wrote:Ref is getting a lot of stick but what about the great decision to play the advantage which we scored the first goal from. Certainly better than BSP officials from what I've seen so far
Never schooled in Darlington but I'd pretty much concluded that Eastbourne produced the best players.uncovered wrote:former pupil of eastbourne school. that place has provided some quality footballers in its time
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As a Darlo fan of 30 years and someone with connections to Marske, I think I'm well placed to give a balanced view of tonight. Firstly, based on what I saw tonight, I'll be amazed if Darlo aren't in the top 3 or 4 at the end of the season. Having said that, while Darlo undoubtedly deserved to win I thought 3-0 was slightly harsh on Marske who arguably had the best chances in the first half (the superb goal saving tackle by Tom Marron excepted). Porritt should have chosen a better option than trying to chip the keeper and Wheatley headed over when he should have scored.
The ref has been given some almighty stick on here but as Divas correctly says, he played a brilliant advantage for the first goal so full credit to him for that. Also, two of Darlo's goals actually came from Marske attacks when Darlo counter-attacked to great effect. Certainly the pace of the Darlo midfield was something Marske couldn't cope with (not too surprising with a 34 and 38 year old in centre mid and missing their other 2 centre midfielders).
Overall, no doubt that the better team won and Darlo showed their strength in depth with the subs they were able to bring on.
Excellent crowd as well given that there were only around 40 from Marske.
The ref has been given some almighty stick on here but as Divas correctly says, he played a brilliant advantage for the first goal so full credit to him for that. Also, two of Darlo's goals actually came from Marske attacks when Darlo counter-attacked to great effect. Certainly the pace of the Darlo midfield was something Marske couldn't cope with (not too surprising with a 34 and 38 year old in centre mid and missing their other 2 centre midfielders).
Overall, no doubt that the better team won and Darlo showed their strength in depth with the subs they were able to bring on.
Excellent crowd as well given that there were only around 40 from Marske.
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Others schools might beg to differ, but it is good to have a Darlo lad playing.princes town wrote:divas wrote:Ref is getting a lot of stick but what about the great decision to play the advantage which we scored the first goal from. Certainly better than BSP officials from what I've seen so farNever schooled in Darlington but I'd pretty much concluded that Eastbourne produced the best players.uncovered wrote:former pupil of eastbourne school. that place has provided some quality footballers in its time
Hummersknott - James Morrison
Haughton - Alan White
Any others out there.
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Can't disagree with a single word of that to be honest. Marske were a bit unlucky to be a goal down at half time but after the break there was no doubting who the better side were.Redcar_Quaker wrote:As a Darlo fan of 30 years and someone with connections to Marske, I think I'm well placed to give a balanced view of tonight. Firstly, based on what I saw tonight, I'll be amazed if Darlo aren't in the top 3 or 4 at the end of the season. Having said that, while Darlo undoubtedly deserved to win I thought 3-0 was slightly harsh on Marske who arguably had the best chances in the first half (the superb goal saving tackle by Tom Marron excepted). Porritt should have chosen a better option than trying to chip the keeper and Wheatley headed over when he should have scored.
The ref has been given some almighty stick on here but as Divas correctly says, he played a brilliant advantage for the first goal so full credit to him for that. Also, two of Darlo's goals actually came from Marske attacks when Darlo counter-attacked to great effect. Certainly the pace of the Darlo midfield was something Marske couldn't cope with (not too surprising with a 34 and 38 year old in centre mid and missing their other 2 centre midfielders).
Overall, no doubt that the better team won and Darlo showed their strength in depth with the subs they were able to bring on.
Excellent crowd as well given that there were only around 40 from Marske.
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Did he play it as an advantage? Didn't look like he was going to give us anything anyway.divas wrote:Ref is getting a lot of stick but what about the great decision to play the advantage which we scored the first goal from. Certainly better than BSP officials from what I've seen so far
I thought Marske were quite good all told though. They were unlucky not to get one.
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He did for sure, had his whistle to his mouth ready to blow but played on when he saw the advantage. You'll see a lot worse ref in this league for sure!!!Christophano wrote:Did he play it as an advantage? Didn't look like he was going to give us anything anyway.divas wrote:Ref is getting a lot of stick but what about the great decision to play the advantage which we scored the first goal from. Certainly better than BSP officials from what I've seen so far
I thought Marske were quite good all told though. They were unlucky not to get one.
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Carmel - Tom Craddocksuper_les_mcjannet wrote:Others schools might beg to differ, but it is good to have a Darlo lad playing.princes town wrote:divas wrote:Ref is getting a lot of stick but what about the great decision to play the advantage which we scored the first goal from. Certainly better than BSP officials from what I've seen so farNever schooled in Darlington but I'd pretty much concluded that Eastbourne produced the best players.uncovered wrote:former pupil of eastbourne school. that place has provided some quality footballers in its time
Hummersknott - James Morrison
Haughton - Alan White
Any others out there.
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I thought we'd seen or worst over the last two years! Good grief!Redcar_Quaker wrote:He did for sure, had his whistle to his mouth ready to blow but played on when he saw the advantage. You'll see a lot worse ref in this league for sure!!!Christophano wrote:Did he play it as an advantage? Didn't look like he was going to give us anything anyway.divas wrote:Ref is getting a lot of stick but what about the great decision to play the advantage which we scored the first goal from. Certainly better than BSP officials from what I've seen so far
I thought Marske were quite good all told though. They were unlucky not to get one.
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Carmel also produced Jon O'Connor who played for Everton, Sheff Utd and Blackpool, and England under 21s, in the 90s.Darlo Fonz wrote:Carmel - Tom Craddocksuper_les_mcjannet wrote:Others schools might beg to differ, but it is good to have a Darlo lad playing.princes town wrote:divas wrote:Ref is getting a lot of stick but what about the great decision to play the advantage which we scored the first goal from. Certainly better than BSP officials from what I've seen so farNever schooled in Darlington but I'd pretty much concluded that Eastbourne produced the best players.uncovered wrote:former pupil of eastbourne school. that place has provided some quality footballers in its time
Hummersknott - James Morrison
Haughton - Alan White
Any others out there.
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It's a well known fact.princes town wrote:divas wrote:Ref is getting a lot of stick but what about the great decision to play the advantage which we scored the first goal from. Certainly better than BSP officials from what I've seen so farNever schooled in Darlington but I'd pretty much concluded that Eastbourne produced the best players.uncovered wrote:former pupil of eastbourne school. that place has provided some quality footballers in its time
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Can i just put a small negative in here?? We were obviously dominant in all departments and Marske still had chances to score. I admire Darlo's patience and they came up with the right result. But it just takes one of those lapses to give us problems. It happened against the Bishops and we came through. It won't happen every time. If we lose 5 games all year we could lose out.
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I swear we had chances to score another 4 or 5 though. How that lad managed to block on the line I will never know, the save from the keeper from Steve Johnsons strike was superb and again when Johnson cut in on his left foot and only narrowly missed the near corner. There were a number of others as well that I can't remember off the top of my head.
mensamoo you annoyed me in another thread already tonight so maybe I am being overly negative on you - but seriously get a grip. In any game of football the other team will have chances how do you think Chelsea managed to beat Barcelona last season! How do you think any backs-to-the-wall 1-0 win ever occurs.
mensamoo you annoyed me in another thread already tonight so maybe I am being overly negative on you - but seriously get a grip. In any game of football the other team will have chances how do you think Chelsea managed to beat Barcelona last season! How do you think any backs-to-the-wall 1-0 win ever occurs.
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That's just this level though, players make mistakes, that's why they are playing here. Teams will get chances every game that's why there's some crazy score lines. As a result teams are not often able to take advantage of these mistakes. You just have to look at football higher up the pyramid - for example in cup games we've had over the years when we've played well but given a higher ranked team half a sniff and they take it.
We can improve all over the pitch of course but only to a certain point and that'll still mean making odd errors, as long as we keep punishing the opposition more than they punish us we'll be fine.
We can improve all over the pitch of course but only to a certain point and that'll still mean making odd errors, as long as we keep punishing the opposition more than they punish us we'll be fine.
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I thought Norton's ball distribution was top class and his open play passing was inch perfect.
overall play was encouraging and all 3 goals were very well taken, attacking was quick and direct and passing good.
Commitment in tackles and headers were good and communication was adequate, the skipper marshalled his troops well and was probably the most committed guy on the pitch.
my only concern was the lack of concentration when trying to hold the ball and consolidation periods with some sloppy work, better teams will exploit it.
but overall a fantastic night and I'm very surprised at the level of skill shown, fitness was top draw.
a few improvements and we will get promoted at the first attempt.
overall play was encouraging and all 3 goals were very well taken, attacking was quick and direct and passing good.
Commitment in tackles and headers were good and communication was adequate, the skipper marshalled his troops well and was probably the most committed guy on the pitch.
my only concern was the lack of concentration when trying to hold the ball and consolidation periods with some sloppy work, better teams will exploit it.
but overall a fantastic night and I'm very surprised at the level of skill shown, fitness was top draw.
a few improvements and we will get promoted at the first attempt.
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With the exception of a couple of first half defensive lapses, a solid all round performance.
The highlight has to be Steve Johnson, his enthusiasm and determination to do well for his home town team should be an inspiration to every Darlo supporter past and present to get up and give some encouragement to the playing team, playing management team and the new board.
I hope that Steve,s goal, which showed real skill and adroit finishing, and particularly his celebration was caught on camera, great moment for him and his family.
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The highlight has to be Steve Johnson, his enthusiasm and determination to do well for his home town team should be an inspiration to every Darlo supporter past and present to get up and give some encouragement to the playing team, playing management team and the new board.
I hope that Steve,s goal, which showed real skill and adroit finishing, and particularly his celebration was caught on camera, great moment for him and his family.
CHARLIE he is a credit to you
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super_les_mcjannet wrote:Others schools might beg to differ, but it is good to have a Darlo lad playing.princes town wrote:divas wrote:Ref is getting a lot of stick but what about the great decision to play the advantage which we scored the first goal from. Certainly better than BSP officials from what I've seen so farNever schooled in Darlington but I'd pretty much concluded that Eastbourne produced the best players.uncovered wrote:former pupil of eastbourne school. that place has provided some quality footballers in its time
Hummersknott - James Morrison
Haughton - Alan White
Any others out there.
Going back a few years and not quite the same level but
Longfield - Michael Carter, Carl Pepper, Garry Barnes (Williamson) all played in the first team for Darlo. Graham Pepper was at Newcastle
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is this thread not about the game and its participants? ...or an opportunity to recall times gone by
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Is there a problem with that like?tezza wrote:is this thread not about the game and its participants? ...or an opportunity to recall times gone by
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Can't it be both?tezza wrote:is this thread not about the game and its participants? ...or an opportunity to recall times gone by
Discussions meander like this?
Anyone fancy creating a thread so specifically for discussing Darlo schoolboys done well? I can move these posts over to it around lunchtime, it's an interesting diversion.
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No problem specific thread an excellent idea
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So pretty much every school besides Branksome then?DFC81 wrote:super_les_mcjannet wrote:Others schools might beg to differ, but it is good to have a Darlo lad playing.princes town wrote:divas wrote:Ref is getting a lot of stick but what about the great decision to play the advantage which we scored the first goal from. Certainly better than BSP officials from what I've seen so farNever schooled in Darlington but I'd pretty much concluded that Eastbourne produced the best players.uncovered wrote:former pupil of eastbourne school. that place has provided some quality footballers in its time
Hummersknott - James Morrison
Haughton - Alan White
Any others out there.
Going back a few years and not quite the same level but
Longfield - Michael Carter, Carl Pepper, Garry Barnes (Williamson) all played in the first team for Darlo. Graham Pepper was at Newcastle
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No he didn't - he clearly indicated that no offence had been committed.Christophano wrote:Did he play it as an advantage? Didn't look like he was going to give us anything anyway.divas wrote:Ref is getting a lot of stick but what about the great decision to play the advantage which we scored the first goal from. Certainly better than BSP officials from what I've seen so far
I thought Marske were quite good all told though. They were unlucky not to get one.
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Allan Quatermain wrote:No he didn't - he clearly indicated that no offence had been committed.Christophano wrote:Did he play it as an advantage? Didn't look like he was going to give us anything anyway.divas wrote:Ref is getting a lot of stick but what about the great decision to play the advantage which we scored the first goal from. Certainly better than BSP officials from what I've seen so far
I thought Marske were quite good all told though. They were unlucky not to get one.
Incorrect. He waited for play to develop, when the ball broke in Darlo's favour he pointed towards the area of play.
He then made eye contact with the defender whilst pointing at him, he then had a word with him when the team were walking back for the retake.
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Marske's manager also went apeshit at the ref for playing it on.
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He went apeshit at giving us the advantage?divas wrote:Marske's manager also went apeshit at the ref for playing it on.
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He wanted it pulling back for a free kick to us AFTER the goal had been scored - clearly had nothing to say at the time when the foul was committed.Hilly wrote:He went apeshit at giving us the advantage?divas wrote:Marske's manager also went apeshit at the ref for playing it on.
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What an idiot!divas wrote:He wanted it pulling back for a free kick to us AFTER the goal had been scored - clearly had nothing to say at the time when the foul was committed.Hilly wrote:He went apeshit at giving us the advantage?divas wrote:Marske's manager also went apeshit at the ref for playing it on.