Boro U-21s
Boro U-21s
Read a rumour on Twitter yesterday that they are interested in ground sharing at The Arena...
That window of opportunity won't be there for two or three years.
That window of opportunity won't be there for two or three years.
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I saw this aswell, certainly leaves the obvious question as to why previous regimes with DFC were'nt looking into these sorts of relationships aswell. Also saw a rumour that the RFU could be looking to base England's Womens teams at the Arena
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Certainly looks like we missed several tricks when being in charge of the place didn't we?
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As has been said numerous times before, previous regimes were more interested in trying to loosen covenants to enable them to make a profit on the land, rather than putting efforts into ventures with the existing infrastructure.
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Why won't the opportunity be available for 2 or 3 years?
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If Boro U21's, England Women and the Falcons (as rumoured for a while now) are interested, and at least 1 of them manages to tie a deal up with DMPRFC, where would that leave space for us to play? The pitch would be oblitorated within weeks of the season starting if theres 2/3/4 teams playing multiple sports on there!
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Because it looks like Mowden are actively seeking for a club to ground share with. Chances are they'll find someone by the time we get to the BSN.love it! wrote:Why won't the opportunity be available for 2 or 3 years?
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I think he means that if the U-21s and the womens rugby end up based there, then we will be s*** out of luck even if we wanted to go there, as there just wont be the space.love it! wrote:Why won't the opportunity be available for 2 or 3 years?
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Ah right now I get you. Originally thought Q was saying U21 couldnt play there for 2 or 3 years
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On the other hand a ground sharing deal for Mowden with Boro U21s/Falcons/Womens rugby could be excellent news for us.
It removes the argument that we don't need a new ground is Darlo because the Arena is available.
It removes the argument that we don't need a new ground is Darlo because the Arena is available.
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It does.
It also leaves us bang in the s*** in 2-3 years time, because I'm telling you now, there won't be a new ground in 2-3 years time. It is just not going to happen.
Then what?
This is why (IF a deal was on the table AND viable) we, in my humble opinion, need to be asking Mowden the question because it is our only chance of getting back into the town in a short to medium time frame. It is our only chance of re-engaging the Darlington community and latent and ex fans (even if it turns out there are only 300!) in a short time frame before they are lost for ever.
And I say that as someone who'd rather watch at Heritage Park if the truth be told. The thing is, my emotional preference to play there is over-ridden by logic.
It also leaves us bang in the s*** in 2-3 years time, because I'm telling you now, there won't be a new ground in 2-3 years time. It is just not going to happen.
Then what?
This is why (IF a deal was on the table AND viable) we, in my humble opinion, need to be asking Mowden the question because it is our only chance of getting back into the town in a short to medium time frame. It is our only chance of re-engaging the Darlington community and latent and ex fans (even if it turns out there are only 300!) in a short time frame before they are lost for ever.
And I say that as someone who'd rather watch at Heritage Park if the truth be told. The thing is, my emotional preference to play there is over-ridden by logic.
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If this is true, I wonder how many of the good citizens of Darlington will prefer to watch Boro under 21s than their hometown club.
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But their home town club is in Bishop! Boro U-21s playing at what was our home ground, is a perfect excuse for the remaining stragglers to turn their backs on DFC once and for all!
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Can't see that many to be honest mate. Don't get me wrong I'm sure there would be some, but I personally wouldn't want to watch what is to be fair, meaningless football.Lawman3 wrote:If this is true, I wonder how many of the good citizens of Darlington will prefer to watch Boro under 21s than their hometown club.
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Quakerz - unfortunately, in my view, that is just a risk we'll have to take. We can't be rushing into decisions that will affect the long term future of the club because Mowden might secure another tenant.
Playing out of town is one of our very few bargaining chips in trying to secure a new ground.
Act in haste, repent at leisure.
Playing out of town is one of our very few bargaining chips in trying to secure a new ground.
Act in haste, repent at leisure.
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We need clarification from 1883 to stop the rumour mill going into overdrive. What is clear Mowden have certainly not sat on the fence on how to share the costs of the Arena which over the last few seasons the old regime were either not bothered or failed miserably.
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No we don't.carver30 wrote:We need clarification from 1883 to stop the rumour mill going into overdrive. What is clear Mowden have certainly not sat on the fence on how to share the costs of the Arena which over the last few seasons the old regime were either not bothered or failed miserably.
I only one I've seen is the Chinese whispers one you put up on here a few days ago.
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The meeting between Between 1883 and Mowden was certainly not a rumour as it happened last Thursday.Robbie Painter wrote:No we don't.carver30 wrote:We need clarification from 1883 to stop the rumour mill going into overdrive. What is clear Mowden have certainly not sat on the fence on how to share the costs of the Arena which over the last few seasons the old regime were either not bothered or failed miserably.
I only one I've seen is the Chinese whispers one you put up on here a few days ago.
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This on December 31 2012;
“We certainly haven’t sat quietly for the last three or four months, even though there has been lots of other things to occupy us.”
Mr Pinnegar ruled out the club returning to play at its former home at the Arena again and said a deal with Mowden Park Rugby Club to share new facilities at the site was not currently being examined.
However, he added: “We won’t be going back to the Arena per se but if Mowden were to came up with a different facility at the venue we would be happy to talk to them.”
“We certainly haven’t sat quietly for the last three or four months, even though there has been lots of other things to occupy us.”
Mr Pinnegar ruled out the club returning to play at its former home at the Arena again and said a deal with Mowden Park Rugby Club to share new facilities at the site was not currently being examined.
However, he added: “We won’t be going back to the Arena per se but if Mowden were to came up with a different facility at the venue we would be happy to talk to them.”
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The whole point is that the Arena should only ever be a medium term solution at best.Robbie Painter wrote:Quakerz - unfortunately, in my view, that is just a risk we'll have to take. We can't be rushing into decisions that will affect the long term future of the club because Mowden might secure another tenant.
Playing out of town is one of our very few bargaining chips in trying to secure a new ground.
Act in haste, repent at leisure.
HP, as it stands is only a short term solution, and we dont want to find ourselves playing a meaningless season or 2 because the ground will not support the level of football for the division above.
No one is saying rush into a decision, but unless we have very firm plans for our own ground (sooner rather than later), or groundshare with a club that is able to support a level of football we are aspiring to, then we will lose fans, and thats discounting the out of Darlo argument.
Decisions dont need to be made in haste, but they do have to be made quickly.
Of course, the Arena may never be an option, but it shouldnt ever be just dismissed.
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I,m with Q on this.
Do not think we can afford to wait for MPRFC to approach us, beggars and choosers spring to mind. We need to be in there early , yes at correct terms and yes with options on duration. I can see humble pie on the menu.
No way , independently can we afford to purchase and develop land for a new stadium, not now or in the foreseeable future.
Priority 1 = win promotion this year
Priority 2 = Back to Darlo asap on sustainable terms
Do not think we can afford to wait for MPRFC to approach us, beggars and choosers spring to mind. We need to be in there early , yes at correct terms and yes with options on duration. I can see humble pie on the menu.
No way , independently can we afford to purchase and develop land for a new stadium, not now or in the foreseeable future.
Priority 1 = win promotion this year
Priority 2 = Back to Darlo asap on sustainable terms
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Spot on.tezza wrote:I,m with Q on this.
Do not think we can afford to wait for MPRFC to approach us, beggars and choosers spring to mind. We need to be in there early , yes at correct terms and yes with options on duration. I can see humble pie on the menu.
No way , independently can we afford to purchase and develop land for a new stadium, not now or in the foreseeable future.
Priority 1 = win promotion this year
Priority 2 = Back to Darlo asap on sustainable terms
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Only in your dreams ,no meeting happenedcarver30 wrote:The meeting between Between 1883 and Mowden was certainly not a rumour as it happened last Thursday.Robbie Painter wrote:No we don't.carver30 wrote:We need clarification from 1883 to stop the rumour mill going into overdrive. What is clear Mowden have certainly not sat on the fence on how to share the costs of the Arena which over the last few seasons the old regime were either not bothered or failed miserably.
I only one I've seen is the Chinese whispers one you put up on here a few days ago.
FFS get a room will youcarver30 wrote:Spot on.tezza wrote:I,m with Q on this.
Do not think we can afford to wait for MPRFC to approach us, beggars and choosers spring to mind. We need to be in there early , yes at correct terms and yes with options on duration. I can see humble pie on the menu.
No way , independently can we afford to purchase and develop land for a new stadium, not now or in the foreseeable future.
Priority 1 = win promotion this year
Priority 2 = Back to Darlo asap on sustainable terms
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I notice OG in their somewhere...
How many more do you want to score, before you realise you are facing the wrong way
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How many more do you want to score, before you realise you are facing the wrong way
Perhaps your the 1 eyed Cyclops, king in the land of the blind
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DP had the balls to do a U-turn on the Shildon groundshare, don't see why he wouldn't again over the Arena.
"At a meeting held at the Grammar School on Friday last - Mr Phillip Wood M.A., in the chair - it was resolved to form an Association Football Club for Darlington and neighbourhood. The opinions of those present were so unanimous as to the desirability of this step, that a committee was formed to complete the organisation of the club, and Mr Craven, 17, Garden Street, was appointed secretary pro tem." - The Northern Echo, Monday 23rd July 1883
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tezza wrote:I notice OG in their somewhere...
How many more do you want to score, before you realise you are facing the wrong way
Perhaps your the 1 eyed Cyclops, king in the land of the blind
F**k off Ted ,your not even allowed an opinion
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Might be worthwhile DMPRFC considering an artificial pitch if they're hoping to groundshare with that many teams. It's RFU/IRB approved now. Saracens have just played their first game on theirs at their new ground.Stu_1 wrote:If Boro U21's, England Women and the Falcons (as rumoured for a while now) are interested, and at least 1 of them manages to tie a deal up with DMPRFC, where would that leave space for us to play? The pitch would be oblitorated within weeks of the season starting if theres 2/3/4 teams playing multiple sports on there!
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Why is this carver fella speculating so much. it doesn't help anybody.
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I don't think he can let go of the Arena.
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Responding to the the top of this thread! Like most people keen to see where we are going as a club and how we going to get back to Darlo.princes town wrote:Why is this carver fella speculating so much. it doesn't help anybody.