Updated 2.11pm: Positive news on Quakers expected

11:40am Thursday 3rd May 2012 in Sport Photograph of the Author By Joe Willis, Regional Chief Reporter

Administrator Harvey Madden Administrator Harvey Madden

DARLINGTON FC 1883 is confident it has overcome obstacles which had prevented it from buying the Quakers.

A positive announcement on the future of the football club is now expected at this afternoon's press conference at the Arena at 4pm.

Craig McKenna, from DFC 1883, confirmed this afternoon that the deadline for the company to buy the club had been extended and board members were now extremely hopeful of a successful outcome.

DFC 1883 said yesterday morning that it was ready to submit its offer for the club, however further complications emerged later in the day which prevented the purchase. It is understood these hurdles have now been overcome.

DFC 1883 announced last night it would be giving money back to fans who had bought shares in the company.

However, it would then ask them to reinvest their money in the new proposal.

If the sale goes ahead, DFC 1883 has this morning revealed it would need £100,000 by the end of June.

It is understood Darlington Uncovered fans forum has said the money it raised would be reinvested.

Darlington FC Supporters Club has also pledged to reinvest its cash.

The Northern Echo yesterday confirmed it would continue to back DFC 1883 if its plans were viable.

The Northern Echo understands critical talks are underway with the Quakers players this morning ahead of the deadline.

It was feared the Quakers playing licence would stay with former chairman Raj Singh, however it is thought DFC 1883 would be able to apply for a new licence from the FA.

Mr Madden will be at the Arena at 4pm this afternoon to answer questions from the media.

Comments(26)

monteforte says...
12:03pm Thu 3 May 12

DFC1883 should be more open open and transparent to all ..If it's only 100k needed why don't they get that invested themselves ..They have wealthy individuals who are in involved so show your intent and what about Northern echo?

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charlie74 says...
12:38pm Thu 3 May 12

Wealthy individuals? The majority of 1883 are just the same as you and me, supporters of DFC. They have been as open as they can be considering confidentiality clauses and moving goal posts, please remember their intention at every point has been to be an interim board, to be replaced by folk the share holders vote in. This is all about becoming a community run football for the community. Folk are sick and tired of rich chairman and the problems that come with it. Hang in there and trust your fellow DFC supporters to try and save our club

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monteforte says...
12:57pm Thu 3 May 12

They "DFC1883 "have not done their job openly maybe a couple of tweets to friends but not many answers to serious questions and concerns of investors over this crisis period..
Obviously the fund lost it's way due to lack of drive and commitment from those in charge not the ordinary people in the community who contributed more than anyone else..

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Lawman3 says...
1:07pm Thu 3 May 12

monteforte wrote:
They "DFC1883 "have not done their job openly maybe a couple of tweets to friends but not many answers to serious questions and concerns of investors over this crisis period.. Obviously the fund lost it's way due to lack of drive and commitment from those in charge not the ordinary people in the community who contributed more than anyone else..
Bullsh*t and you know it. As Charlie pointed out, there are confidentiality agreements preventing them being "open". However, if you have spent any time on the Uncovered messageboard you will see the efforts 1883 have made to keep us informed of developments. As for lack of drive and commitment, where do you get that from? 1883 have made a great effort to save the club and I'm not alone in appreciating their efforts. If the club does fold, you need to look elsewhere to lay the blame.

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charlie74 says...
1:11pm Thu 3 May 12

There is no `THEY` and its not a job, its a bunch of volunteers from the community, we wouldnt even have a club to save if it was not for 1883 and the rescue group before them, not to mention the different supporters groups, the schools and the many individuals who have fund raised, put money in buckets attended matches and bought shares. 1883 are the people in the community who put them selves out there, all of whom I had not met before this all took off. However I made an effort to get to know them and found all that i met to be open and trust worthy. I have also made many other friends who made an effort. I believe this a feeling of community, the very thing that we are striving for. I`m sorry you dont agree with me because you`ve missed out

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morgan1 says...
1:13pm Thu 3 May 12

I believe they still want a community club with no one owning more than 15% of the club. No matter what the sum raised.

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monteforte says...
1:19pm Thu 3 May 12

The community is everyone not just you and friends on Darlo uncovered site...

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cromwell1599 says...
1:19pm Thu 3 May 12

Why bother setting deadlines ? How many times has this farce gone beyond the "deadline", get the gates locked and give us all a rest from the whole sorry saga.

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judygone says...
1:19pm Thu 3 May 12

monteforte Have you got a brain in that head of yours ?

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charlie74 says...
1:20pm Thu 3 May 12

We dont want a rest we wanted it sorted

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charlie74 says...
1:26pm Thu 3 May 12

I never said everyone I met was from the Uncovered Website, I`m talking about folk I`ve met at matches, folk coming to hand money over AND folk I`ve met on the Uncovered website. H@ll I even got chatting to a man in the main post office, elderley gentlemen before the York game, who has been a fan for years and years. That is the community feeling I am talking about, not just an online one

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Lawman3 says...
1:29pm Thu 3 May 12

monteforte wrote:
The community is everyone not just you and friends on Darlo uncovered site...
There are over 3,000 people registered as users of Uncovered, plus countless others who haven't registered. That's quite a community, and surely the quickest and best way of disseminating information about the football club. How else do you propose 1883 give information? It's easy to sit at a computer and type snide criticisms, but I suggest that you think it through next time.

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monteforte says...
1:34pm Thu 3 May 12

judygone says...
1:19pm Thu 3 May 12

monteforte Have you got a brain in that head of yours ?
R U a surgeon?

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monteforte says...
1:36pm Thu 3 May 12

judygone says...
1:19pm Thu 3 May 12

monteforte Have you got a brain in that head of yours ?
R U a surgeon?

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peelers says...
1:36pm Thu 3 May 12

What is the point of having a deadline if you keep moving it. What is there to save. The group on here have said that shareholders will be getting there money back. stop flogging a dead horse, face facts and move on

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charlie74 says...
1:38pm Thu 3 May 12

and asked to reinvest as the pitch has changed

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peelers says...
1:39pm Thu 3 May 12

great comment on Look North - DFC will remain the same, but it reminds me of Trigger's broom - "Its the same broom, just had seven new heads and 3 new handles!!!"

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monteforte says...
1:45pm Thu 3 May 12

Being a supporter of Darlo FC is more important than the Uncovered site.

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morgan1 says...
1:48pm Thu 3 May 12

If there are 3000 on the uncovered registered then its a shame they could not find an average of £250.00 ea then there would be no discussion the club would be in the Northern League debts paid and going forward. Only 943 people Invested.

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charlie74 says...
1:50pm Thu 3 May 12

monteforte what is your problem with Uncovered? Its been a valuable tool the last few months, as has The Northern Echo Twitter and Facebook,its also full of Supporters of DFC and run by them. Each individual Darlo FC supporter is important, nobody disputes that, also important is spreading the news

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charlie74 says...
1:53pm Thu 3 May 12

morgan1 wrote:
If there are 3000 on the uncovered registered then its a shame they could not find an average of £250.00 ea then there would be no discussion the club would be in the Northern League debts paid and going forward. Only 943 people Invested.
The stumbling blocks havnt just been a lack of cash, not getting into that though, its out there in social media if you want to look for it

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monteforte says...
2:09pm Thu 3 May 12

Charlie74 ,,,,,I have no problem with any site.or views .."Hear all sides, I say"your comments are welcome..

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Lawman3 says...
2:11pm Thu 3 May 12

monteforte wrote:
Being a supporter of Darlo FC is more important than the Uncovered site.
I despair! Who said it wasn't?

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extratime says...
2:45pm Thu 3 May 12

100k for what - goodwill you think any exists after shafting local businesses just to save a name There are no assets

Craig said only 1 player under contract and some furniture 100k yeah right

Even Shaun of the original rescue group has gone public that he was forced out by1883 which speaks volumes about their motives
Raj hit the nail on the head last night that not enough money was raised full stop as no one is really that bothered

As said above let it go-the fat lady has sang so many times shes lost her voice

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Hilly_2009 says...
2:46pm Thu 3 May 12

Lawman3 wrote:
monteforte wrote:
Being a supporter of Darlo FC is more important than the Uncovered site.
I despair! Who said it wasn't?
Honestly mate, you can't get through to some on here - I wouldn't worry about it.

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swissball says...
2:55pm Thu 3 May 12

I think somebody's taking the p.i.s.s. lol

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