Merged "Back to Darlo" Threads

[MikeinBlack2]

In the Echo ...more to follow later according to article:

http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/1 ... ref=twtrec

[Bogratsteve]

Now is the time to tell us what is needed, we have a few months before the start of next season and time to pull it together and get the funds, lets hope a figure is announced today not next month or another 2 months but here and now, the team are on a bit of a roll and the feel good factor is there to be ignited and get some more fans back in HP over the Xmas period i.e. 26th 28th Dec & 4th Jan, win at Kendal and Burscough away in between and we will be flying high (both very winnable)

[Bogratsteve]

The two clubs have signed a memorandum of understanding, which sets out the terms of future discussions about the practicalities of the groundshare.

Tony Stowe, secretary of Darlington Rugby Club, said the agreement was a good opportunity for all sports fans in the region.

He added: “This is good for the community and for sport. We have five rugby pitches and five football pitches so there’s plenty of space for everyone to use the facilities.”

[poppyfield]

This is great news, but like bogratsteve said, we need to know how much we need now!
If MJ can give us a number fans i am sure will start putting in, we dont need to wait for "The new fundraising initiatives will be rolled out shortly.” now , now now.

[divas]

Leaving it a week before Xmas before a "huge fundraising push" probably wasn't the best idea.....

[CrazyDarlo]

The attendence needs to be a big one on Saturday

[shawry]

But the football club has warned that it is still facing significant financial challenges and needs to raise thousands of pounds if it is to make it to the end of the season

So we need to fund raise to make the end of the season, thats before we even think of ground sharing....

[poppyfield]

But the football club has warned that it is still facing significant financial challenges and needs to raise thousands of pounds if it is to make it to the end of the season

So we need to fund raise to make the end of the season, thats before we even think of ground sharing....

Still cant get my head round why, we make huge statements like this and then follow it with "The new fundraising initiatives will be rolled out shortly.” its like firing the gun to start the race with the competitors still in the changeing rooms

[love it!]

Nothing article. Complete waste of time when detail is not provided.

[Bogratsteve]

Details next week according to Peter Baron, yay another own goal by the PR machine I'm afraid, it should have been today with the contract signing announcement

[ted_do]

Any news on a return home to Darlo is good news, I`m sure if the money was there or we have a rich owner then the return would be straight forward but without money its always going to be a hard slog.

Now we have secured the main pitch and club house it has given DFC at least two if not five years head start on a return, if we only had a farmers field it would have costs alot more in time and money.

I know people have posted the ground requirements and with the addition of a fence, a couple of turnstiles and installation of our "temp" seating then we may just make a return home in 2014.

[BlackandwhiteBOB]

Nothing article. Complete waste of time when detail is not provided.

Details next week according to Peter Baron, yay another own goal by the PR machine I'm afraid, it should have been today with the contract signing announcement

Honestly, people have been fucking rhyming on about the club not doing anything about the move and how it's gone too quiet.......no good this, no good that. So then some news is brought out that an agreement is there and further detail will follow next week yet still people fucking whinge. Does my head in it really does. But if this article hadn't appeared today people would still be fucking whinging that nobody had heard anything!! Total lose lose situation for the club in reality and to be honest it absolutely does my head in!

[Dfc Dfc Dfc]

Nothing article. Complete waste of time when detail is not provided.

Posters on this forum have been banging on about wanting 'any' news, positive news comes out .......... 'Any' news is no longer good enough!

I'm sure the 'debt' bit is just what was said at the last fans forums so just repeating what we knew already but a reminder is always a good idea!

I think this article is doing what fans have wanted in telling us what is going on so far, great stuff....can't wait to be back in Darlo.

[love it!]

So what have we learnt from this article? Nothing. Detail is everything

[BlackandwhiteBOB]

So what have we learnt from this article? Nothing. Detail is everything

We have learnt that the agreement has been signed for us to ground share. That was the article's point. Not exactly nothing is it! It's a pre-cursor to the fundraising push. Designed to keep people interested. Anybody with half a brain can see that, pity that rules you out!

[ted_do]

Nothing article. Complete waste of time when detail is not provided.

I think the article was worth printing, DFC have now secured the ground along with the rugby club and that is newsworthy.

I think we all want to get back home soo bad and its getting to us fans.

[Bogratsteve]

Nothing article. Complete waste of time when detail is not provided.

I think the article was worth printing, DFC have now secured the ground along with the rugby club and that is newsworthy.

I think we all want to get back home soo bad and its getting to us fans.

Agreed but it could have been so much more if some detail could have been produced, delay it a few days if detail needs to be worked on, but if it gets some more at HP tomorrow then it's worked.

[BlackandwhiteBOB]

Nothing article. Complete waste of time when detail is not provided.

I think the article was worth printing, DFC have now secured the ground along with the rugby club and that is newsworthy.

I think we all want to get back home soo bad and its getting to us fans.

Agreed but it could have been so much more if some detail could have been produced, delay it a few days if detail needs to be worked on, but if it gets some more at HP tomorrow then it's worked.

Now you're thinking along the same lines as me. I think it's a tactical article release aimed at getting more there tomorrow. We need a decent crowd, and if we can get a couple more wins then hopefully Boxing Day will be a massive crowd.

[Bogratsteve]

Yeah I can see that, don't get me wrong I thinks it's fantastic news, I'm just desperate to see what is needed so we can sort it, not normally a moaner

[AIDO]

Nothing article. Complete waste of time when detail is not provided.

Details next week according to Peter Baron, yay another own goal by the PR machine I'm afraid, it should have been today with the contract signing announcement

Honestly, people have been fucking rhyming on about the club not doing anything about the move and how it's gone too quiet.......no good this, no good that. So then some news is brought out that an agreement is there and further detail will follow next week yet still people fucking whinge. Does my head in it really does. But if this article hadn't appeared today people would still be fucking whinging that nobody had heard anything!! Total lose lose situation for the club in reality and to be honest it absolutely does my head in!

This .......

[TS3]

Wasn't there going to be an update on the project in tomorrow's programme?

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[MikeinBlack2]

I'm still slightly concerned at the mention of needing to raise money to make it to the end of the season, if true, a statement like that could spread disillusionment through the squad and affect the performance on the pitch, therefore causing a slump in attendances.

[njb]

I'm still slightly concerned at the mention of needing to raise money to make it to the end of the season, if true, a statement like that could spread disillusionment through the squad and affect the performance on the pitch, therefore causing a slump in attendances.

I agree with this. I think making statement in a negative tone like this just serves to worry the fans who attend matches anyway and make potential new supporters think 'what's the point in going'. Surely better to put a more positive spin on the statement to generate the feel good factor.

[divas]

www.backtodarlo.co.uk

There we go......

Now let's get saving!

[BlackandwhiteBOB]

http://www.backtodarlo.co.uk

There we go......

Now let's get saving!

Beat me to it Divas. Full plans available as a PDF as well. It's real guys. 75k needed by the looks of things.

[darlodog]

www.backtodarlo.co.uk

[divas]

Looks like we're sticking the temp seating we have at HP on the opposite side of the pitch to the clubhouse (presumably this can be made permanent with some modification) and standing behind both goals.

[BlackandwhiteBOB]

www.backtodarlo.co.uk

Let's get fundraising!

[BlackandwhiteBOB]

Reading the plans it reads as if they plan to extend the temporary seating and provide a simple roof. Think that's as permanent as it will get for a while.

[divas]

Yeah 450 seated covered stand and 4 step terrace at one goal end with an approximate capacity of 450, plus an increase of seating in the existing clubhouse.