A great scheme by DFC
A great scheme by DFC
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Just shows that a small group of businessmen and just fans can come up with better and more meaningful projects than we've previously had.
I know we had bits of pieces but they are actively seeking the support of youngsters around the town
Just shows that a small group of businessmen and just fans can come up with better and more meaningful projects than we've previously had.
I know we had bits of pieces but they are actively seeking the support of youngsters around the town
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Absolutely brilliant. First rate by all involved.
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Fantastic.
Do we know what schools have signed up?
Do we know what schools have signed up?
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Every home game is covered from what I heard and covering Darlington mainly by all accounts. Exactly what we should be doing, I like the fact that the education piece is in there as well.Christophano wrote:Fantastic.
Do we know what schools have signed up?
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I think it's superb. Exactly what football clubs should be about.
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Hats off to the Echo for getting involved too.
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Lot of this driven forward by David Mills who works with Martin's academy along with Ian Wilkinson. I was blown away when I met up with David some weeks ago and saw what was planned. It's what the club has been crying out for for years and it's the future of this club.
It's not just Darlington schools but also Bishop Auckland and other surrounding areas.
It's not just Darlington schools but also Bishop Auckland and other surrounding areas.
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Unsung heroesdivas wrote:Lot of this driven forward by David Mills who works with Martin's academy along with Ian Wilkinson. I was blown away when I met up with David some weeks ago and saw what was planned. It's what the club has been crying out for for years and it's the future of this club.
It's not just Darlington schools but also Bishop Auckland and other surrounding areas.
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Hats off to everyone involved with this. The previous club faced criticism for not getting out there to schools and the community & it's fantastic to see that the new club are on the ball.
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A great scheme by DFC
Breathe of fresh air, finally
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Fantastic, who ever developed the idea of aligning it with schools, rather than booking by individuals needs applauding. This will engender interest amongst the kids and to the parents.
Needs to be monitored and developed, special packages, family, father and son, birthday etc.
What is the school schedule ? who first, what is the cost? anyone know where more info available
Needs to be monitored and developed, special packages, family, father and son, birthday etc.
What is the school schedule ? who first, what is the cost? anyone know where more info available
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Great idea but if we are inviting along a school full of children, isn't it going to put a bit of a strain on the capacity?
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A good point mr q but those school kids are potential Darlo fans of the future and worth it in my book. I wouldnt think we will be talking the whole of the schools anyway.
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It's not a school full. A selection of children will be invited - don't have exact numbers to hand but don't think it's more than 20 or so.
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I sense we should stick with Darlington schools as it extends the 'community concept' a little too far.QuakerPete wrote:Unsung heroesdivas wrote:It's not just Darlington schools but also Bishop Auckland and other surrounding areas.
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Why? It's well known that a high proportion of fans come from the surrounding areas of Darlington e.g. Aycliffe, Bishop etc... so surely going into these areas can only help?princes town wrote:I sense we should stick with Darlington schools as it extends the 'community concept' a little too far.QuakerPete wrote:Unsung heroesdivas wrote:It's not just Darlington schools but also Bishop Auckland and other surrounding areas.
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Also given the fact we're actually playing in Bishop AND Martin's academy runs at King James in Bishop it would be a bit harsh to limit it to Darlington schools.
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I think it could be construed as trying to invade Bishop's turf. The problem is you are right there are many Darlington fans in the neighbouring towns but surely there is enough scope with Darlington schools. At any rate it needs to be handled sensitively. I know Bishop are pushing in the same direction with their St Mary's schools' links. Does this make sense?
Overall concept brilliant.
Overall concept brilliant.
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I don't buy that. For many years the likes of Newcastle, Sunderland and Boro have all done similar schemes in and around Darlington. Us going into our surrounding areas is no different.princes town wrote:I think it could be construed as trying to invade Bishop's turf. The problem is you are right there are many Darlington fans in the neighbouring towns but surely there is enough scope with Darlington schools. At any rate it needs to be handled sensitively. I know Bishop are pushing in the same direction with their St Mary's schools' links. Does this make sense?
Overall concept brilliant.
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Good analogy and very true. Fair enough. I guess Bishop can always reciprocate with our schools. Main thing for me is that kids are engaging with their local clubs rather than travelling across the Pennines or up the A1.Hilly wrote:I don't buy that. For many years the likes of Newcastle, Sunderland and Boro have all done similar schemes in and around Darlington. Us going into our surrounding areas is no different.princes town wrote:I think it could be construed as trying to invade Bishop's turf. The problem is you are right there are many Darlington fans in the neighbouring towns but surely there is enough scope with Darlington schools. At any rate it needs to be handled sensitively. I know Bishop are pushing in the same direction with their St Mary's schools' links. Does this make sense?
Overall concept brilliant.
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Anyone have a list of which schools on which dates?
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Why not try to encroach into smoggie territory. Especially the yarm and eaglescliffe areas.
Would be sweet revenge when buses go past a certain house!
Would be sweet revenge when buses go past a certain house!
Waiting for Raj to shaft them!