Quakers renamed "Darlington 1883" (From Darlington and Stockton Times)

jabdc5, the land that's still trying to recover from the last tory government. says...
12:44pm Mon 25 Jun 12

sorry but its a DUMB name

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no1quaker says...
12:55pm Mon 25 Jun 12

jabdc5, the land that's still trying to recover from the last tory government. wrote:
sorry but its a DUMB name

so is yours, but who gives a **** about that?

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Darlogirl1 says...
1:11pm Mon 25 Jun 12

I think it has been picked in haste ..not enough time to come up with a really good name ...like everything about all of this it has been rushed due to the circumstances so all has been done in a panicked way.... I think the fans team managers etc should of let this team bow out and been given a good send off from all the fans……then replan and come up with something once it had been thought of properly with the right backing instead of all this we will play here play there , this name that name ..it has made a mockery of what this Team once was ..all the Best Darlington Football Club!

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jewitt says...
1:19pm Mon 25 Jun 12

I'm starting to like the name. OK we have had to muddle thru at times but one thing the Board didn't have was time.

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IonlySpeaktheTruth says...
1:19pm Mon 25 Jun 12

Surely it should be 'Darlington Auckland 2012'

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Darlogirl1 says...
1:23pm Mon 25 Jun 12

jewitt wrote:
I'm starting to like the name. OK we have had to muddle thru at times but one thing the Board didn't have was time.

Hope you’re not on the board as it wouldnt fill me with hope if your JUST starting to like the name.....

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taffydav says...
1:49pm Mon 25 Jun 12

crap name for a crap team

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It's Me.... Alan says...
2:08pm Mon 25 Jun 12

Sssshhhhhh taffy get back to the sheep

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Trademarque says...
2:16pm Mon 25 Jun 12

Named it after themselves, who could have predicted that would happen.

What a joke

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randy mcflabb says...
2:19pm Mon 25 Jun 12

you can dress a monkey in a suit but its still a monkey, call it what you want, you wont see Darlington in the third division this decade

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doonhamer says...
2:32pm Mon 25 Jun 12

Somebody from 1883 been on holiday to Denmark/Germany recently ? 1 FSV Mainz 05, SG Wattenscheid 09, KFC Uerdingen 05, TSV Munich 1860, B93 Copenhagen, B1913 Copenhagen, Glostrup IF 32, etc, etc, so it was always going to be 1883 especially as they had to be registered with the Northern League BEFORE their A.G.M. otherwise they would not have been accepted. Why for Christs sake do you think the SPL have inserted Club 12 amongst their fixtures. The Rangers "newco" have the clout to merit a vote, win or lose it's irrelevant they will still have a place in Scottish Football. Does anyone think that anyone outside of Darlo would give a monkeys what League they played in ?. The English FA DO NOT send out demands/requests to clubs with little or no notice, eg appeals etc all have a designated time slot. Officials at 1883 would be aware of this, if so, why the smoke screen ? Incompetance is another thing. A proposed ground share at Shildon when it was told to all and sundry on this site that Dean Street was not Evostik League standard went ahead. It cost money. A futile appeal to the FA, when again "The Club" had been accepted by the Northern League was guaranteed to fail. Does nobody comprehend that you cannot join a competition after it's held it' AGM ?. Again it cost money. Now we have the grey area of the current Darlington Manager proclaiming that certain players, under contract, won't be allowed to go on the cheap. So if money is incoming, does that go towards paying off the debt owed to creditors ? If some numpty out there states the obvious and says that was the old clubs debt then it must stand to reason that the contracts of the players were with the old club and under employment law will become null and void unless these players agree new terms or turn up for pre season training. I would advise that they took legal advice. The truth is that 1883 don't have a clue as to whether they are a new club, old club, or a mixture of both. The FA have treat them as they saw fit, just as 1883 have done with the fans regarding the name. The bottom line is the "Newco" will play HOME games 12 miles out of town. FOUR consecutive Championship wins will get them back to the Conference Premier and that WILL take longer than four seasons. The likelihood of a return to Darlington is light years away, the kids of tomorrow 5/6/7 year olds will grow up supporting their Premier League idols or their local team DARLINGTON R A (J). Why not the team playing at Bishop Auckland bears no link whatsoever to the one that played at Feethams and The Arena and I feel truly sorry for the passionate loyal fans like Monteforte and Morgan 1 whose input and knowledge has been ridiculed or shunned by most on this site.

Somebody from 1883 been on holiday to Denmark/Germany recently ? 1 FSV Mainz 05, SG Wattenscheid 09, KFC Uerdingen 05, TSV Munich 1860, B93 Copenhagen, B1913 Copenhagen, Glostrup IF 32, etc, etc, so it was always going to be 1883 especially as they had to be registered with the Northern League BEFORE their A.G.M. otherwise they would not have been accepted. Why for Christs sake do you think the SPL have inserted Club 12 amongst their fixtures. The Rangers "newco" have the clout to merit a vote, win or lose it's irrelevant they will still have a place in Scottish Football. Does anyone think that anyone outside of Darlo would give a monkeys what League they played in ?. The English FA DO NOT send out demands/requests to clubs with little or no notice, eg appeals etc all have a designated time slot. Officials at 1883 would be aware of this, if so, why the smoke screen ? Incompetance is another thing. A proposed ground share at Shildon when it was told to all and sundry on this site that Dean Street was not Evostik League standard went ahead. It cost money. A futile appeal to the FA, when again "The Club" had been accepted by the Northern League was guaranteed to fail. Does nobody comprehend that you cannot join a competition after it's held it' AGM ?. Again it cost money. Now we have the grey area of the current Darlington Manager proclaiming that certain players, under contract, won't be allowed to go on the cheap. So if money is incoming, does that go towards paying off the debt owed to creditors ? If some numpty out there states the obvious and says that was the old clubs debt then it must stand to reason that the contracts of the players were with the old club and under employment law will become null and void unless these players agree new terms or turn up for pre season training. I would advise that they took legal advice. The truth is that 1883 don't have a clue as to whether they are a new club, old club, or a mixture of both. The FA have treat them as they saw fit, just as 1883 have done with the fans regarding the name. The bottom line is the "Newco" will play HOME games 12 miles out of town. FOUR consecutive Championship wins will get them back to the Conference Premier and that WILL take longer than four seasons. The likelihood of a return to Darlington is light years away, the kids of tomorrow 5/6/7 year olds will grow up supporting their Premier League idols or their local team DARLINGTON R A (J). Why not the team playing at Bishop Auckland bears no link whatsoever to the one that played at Feethams and The Arena and I feel truly sorry for the passionate loyal fans like Monteforte and Morgan 1 whose input and knowledge has been ridiculed or shunned by most on this site. doonhamer

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craig_mckenna says...
2:57pm Mon 25 Jun 12

Doonhammer...

What smoke screen do you refer to? If you have any specific questions you would like to put to 1883 then do so.
I will give Morgan1 one piece of credit, he took the time to email me many times. He has never been ignored, nor ridiculed. Nor was he right however.

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DFCpride says...
3:06pm Mon 25 Jun 12

The name gets my vote. A good choice and really looking forward to the new season. It's a long way back to League 2, but we WILL get there.

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MSG says...
3:15pm Mon 25 Jun 12

I am not keen on the name but onwards and upwards. Great news re-season tickets.

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Normski1960 says...
3:15pm Mon 25 Jun 12

Darlington 1883 it is then....
...now as for some of the comments posted...troll troll troll blah blah blah...i'm so clever blah blah troll troll....

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antagonist1 says...
3:27pm Mon 25 Jun 12

should have been athletico darlo !

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doonhamer says...
4:11pm Mon 25 Jun 12

craig_mckenna wrote:
Doonhammer...

What smoke screen do you refer to? If you have any specific questions you would like to put to 1883 then do so.
I will give Morgan1 one piece of credit, he took the time to email me many times. He has never been ignored, nor ridiculed. Nor was he right however.

Thank you for replying. Re Morgan1, he has often been ridiculed and abused on this site by some very sad people, NOT I must hasten to add, by yourself or indeed, to the best of my knowledge, anyone connected with 1883. Unfortunately other people also post on this site and not all want Darlo to succeed. Also a lot, myself included are both supportive and critical, the latter when we think things are wrong or because of naiveity, ignorance or whatever, when things are not clarified properly. Therefore making things look a little suspect, hence the term "smoke screen". In the article above Dennis Pinnegar quotes, "The deadline placed on us at the last minute of Monday Morning", while Laura Drew quotes, "It was only midday on Saturday when it became clear we needed to confirm the name today (Monday)"......which is correct..? when did notification come from the FA..? Do they now work on a Saturday at Lancaster Gate..? Who informed you that the title Darlington AFC would not be acceptable ..? would the Durham FA and the Northern League allow you to change the name by which you are affiliated/registere
d with them by ignoring THEIR rules which are in all THEIR handbooks ?.. were they prepared to make an exception for Darlo, if so more time would have been available so fans could have been informed and voted accordingly ? I have been involved in football administration at a much higher level than where Darlington now find themselves and I just feel that somebody albeit accidentally because of inexperience, is making a hash of things on a far too regular basis. If you don't agree, then fine, but I trust you will be able to understand my point of view, just as I think Morgan 1 was right, we agree to differ.

[quote][p][bold]craig_mckenna[/bold] wrote: Doonhammer... What smoke screen do you refer to? If you have any specific questions you would like to put to 1883 then do so. I will give Morgan1 one piece of credit, he took the time to email me many times. He has never been ignored, nor ridiculed. Nor was he right however.[/p][/quote]Thank you for replying. Re Morgan1, he has often been ridiculed and abused on this site by some very sad people, NOT I must hasten to add, by yourself or indeed, to the best of my knowledge, anyone connected with 1883. Unfortunately other people also post on this site and not all want Darlo to succeed. Also a lot, myself included are both supportive and critical, the latter when we think things are wrong or because of naiveity, ignorance or whatever, when things are not clarified properly. Therefore making things look a little suspect, hence the term "smoke screen". In the article above Dennis Pinnegar quotes, "The deadline placed on us at the last minute of Monday Morning", while Laura Drew quotes, "It was only midday on Saturday when it became clear we needed to confirm the name today (Monday)"......which is correct..? when did notification come from the FA..? Do they now work on a Saturday at Lancaster Gate..? Who informed you that the title Darlington AFC would not be acceptable ..? would the Durham FA and the Northern League allow you to change the name by which you are affiliated/registere d with them by ignoring THEIR rules which are in all THEIR handbooks ?.. were they prepared to make an exception for Darlo, if so more time would have been available so fans could have been informed and voted accordingly ? I have been involved in football administration at a much higher level than where Darlington now find themselves and I just feel that somebody albeit accidentally because of inexperience, is making a hash of things on a far too regular basis. If you don't agree, then fine, but I trust you will be able to understand my point of view, just as I think Morgan 1 was right, we agree to differ. doonhamer

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margie says...
4:16pm Mon 25 Jun 12

Does the name really matter THAT much? Surely the important thing is that the club still exisits in some form, and that the local community (not just Darlington, but surrounding areas) gets behind the team and helps it get back on its feet. At least the new name has historical significance. Get a grip people. If 'old' supporters want a football club back playing in Darlington, and ppotentially making its way up the leagues again, then they will have to support the new club in the same way. Whats done is done (thanks for your legacy Reynolds, Singh et al) now is the time to regroup and move on and up!

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craig_mckenna says...
5:04pm Mon 25 Jun 12

doonhamer wrote:

craig_mckenna wrote:
Doonhammer...

What smoke screen do you refer to? If you have any specific questions you would like to put to 1883 then do so.
I will give Morgan1 one piece of credit, he took the time to email me many times. He has never been ignored, nor ridiculed. Nor was he right however.
Thank you for replying. Re Morgan1, he has often been ridiculed and abused on this site by some very sad people, NOT I must hasten to add, by yourself or indeed, to the best of my knowledge, anyone connected with 1883. Unfortunately other people also post on this site and not all want Darlo to succeed. Also a lot, myself included are both supportive and critical, the latter when we think things are wrong or because of naiveity, ignorance or whatever, when things are not clarified properly. Therefore making things look a little suspect, hence the term "smoke screen". In the article above Dennis Pinnegar quotes, "The deadline placed on us at the last minute of Monday Morning", while Laura Drew quotes, "It was only midday on Saturday when it became clear we needed to confirm the name today (Monday)"......which is correct..? when did notification come from the FA..? Do they now work on a Saturday at Lancaster Gate..? Who informed you that the title Darlington AFC would not be acceptable ..? would the Durham FA and the Northern League allow you to change the name by which you are affiliated/registere

d with them by ignoring THEIR rules which are in all THEIR handbooks ?.. were they prepared to make an exception for Darlo, if so more time would have been available so fans could have been informed and voted accordingly ? I have been involved in football administration at a much higher level than where Darlington now find themselves and I just feel that somebody albeit accidentally because of inexperience, is making a hash of things on a far too regular basis. If you don't agree, then fine, but I trust you will be able to understand my point of view, just as I think Morgan 1 was right, we agree to differ.

Which is correct? Both...
Laura chased all day Friday for clarification on guidelines on the name and the time frame to submit it. She received the info on Saturday lunch time that they wanted it on Monday morning. I have no idea what working hours the FA keep, I have had plenty emails from them outside usual working hours so I suspect they do work on Saturdays also. The email Laura received came from Durham FA anyhow. It was the FA who recommended we didn't use the AFC. I don't understand your sentence starting "would the Durham FA....." if you clarify I would be happy to respond.
If you are so experienced in football admin at such a high level and feel we are so inexperienced it is a real pity you didnt feel willing or able to step up and offer your assistance to us.

[quote][p][bold]doonhamer[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]craig_mckenna[/bold] wrote: Doonhammer... What smoke screen do you refer to? If you have any specific questions you would like to put to 1883 then do so. I will give Morgan1 one piece of credit, he took the time to email me many times. He has never been ignored, nor ridiculed. Nor was he right however.[/p][/quote]Thank you for replying. Re Morgan1, he has often been ridiculed and abused on this site by some very sad people, NOT I must hasten to add, by yourself or indeed, to the best of my knowledge, anyone connected with 1883. Unfortunately other people also post on this site and not all want Darlo to succeed. Also a lot, myself included are both supportive and critical, the latter when we think things are wrong or because of naiveity, ignorance or whatever, when things are not clarified properly. Therefore making things look a little suspect, hence the term "smoke screen". In the article above Dennis Pinnegar quotes, "The deadline placed on us at the last minute of Monday Morning", while Laura Drew quotes, "It was only midday on Saturday when it became clear we needed to confirm the name today (Monday)"......which is correct..? when did notification come from the FA..? Do they now work on a Saturday at Lancaster Gate..? Who informed you that the title Darlington AFC would not be acceptable ..? would the Durham FA and the Northern League allow you to change the name by which you are affiliated/registere d with them by ignoring THEIR rules which are in all THEIR handbooks ?.. were they prepared to make an exception for Darlo, if so more time would have been available so fans could have been informed and voted accordingly ? I have been involved in football administration at a much higher level than where Darlington now find themselves and I just feel that somebody albeit accidentally because of inexperience, is making a hash of things on a far too regular basis. If you don't agree, then fine, but I trust you will be able to understand my point of view, just as I think Morgan 1 was right, we agree to differ.[/p][/quote]Which is correct? Both... Laura chased all day Friday for clarification on guidelines on the name and the time frame to submit it. She received the info on Saturday lunch time that they wanted it on Monday morning. I have no idea what working hours the FA keep, I have had plenty emails from them outside usual working hours so I suspect they do work on Saturdays also. The email Laura received came from Durham FA anyhow. It was the FA who recommended we didn't use the AFC. I don't understand your sentence starting "would the Durham FA....." if you clarify I would be happy to respond. If you are so experienced in football admin at such a high level and feel we are so inexperienced it is a real pity you didnt feel willing or able to step up and offer your assistance to us. craig_mckenna

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monteforte says...
5:30pm Mon 25 Jun 12

fao;Craig Mckenna said & I quote ; "If you are so experienced in football admin at such a high level and feel we are so inexperienced it is a real pity you didnt feel willing or able to step up and offer your assistance to us."

Doonhamer did offer is advice in these columns on so many occasions..Only to be ignored by DFC1883 and insulted by your buddies ..
Craig are you still get paid?

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pmet13 says...
5:54pm Mon 25 Jun 12

Any one know how much the season tickets are ?

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shoelessden says...
5:55pm Mon 25 Jun 12

Darlington 1883.Still living in the past!
No future either.Time to support the region's number 1 non-league team GATESHEAD and get behind our nearest proper League teams HARTLEPOOL and YORK!!

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manchester quakers says...
5:58pm Mon 25 Jun 12

The name is fine. What ev's. Great to see so many people going up to Bishop at the weekend....good season ticket sales....and that £40k going into the CIC. Really looking forward to the new season; 1500-2000 people in a tin shed or open terrace, shouting at poor football...just like Feethams.

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DFCpride says...
6:00pm Mon 25 Jun 12

Anybody know where I can season tickets from? I missed the Open Day. Cheers.

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monteforte says...
6:25pm Mon 25 Jun 12

fao;pmet13

Darlington 1883 Football Club

season ticket::

Adult £150 standing, £195 seated

Concession: £80 standing, £115 seated

Aged 6-16: £35

Free under 5's

Matchday pricing: standing is £8 per adult, £5 concessions and £2 for 6-16. Free under 5's

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andygib263 says...
6:26pm Mon 25 Jun 12

FAO Craig McKenna. I am a long standing fan of everything Darlington and please dont take these idiot comments on this public assess website as any true feelings of the fans. Genuine fans intrust our club to you guys!

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the-big-yin says...
6:26pm Mon 25 Jun 12

craig_mckenna wrote:
Doonhammer...

What smoke screen do you refer to? If you have any specific questions you would like to put to 1883 then do so.
I will give Morgan1 one piece of credit, he took the time to email me many times. He has never been ignored, nor ridiculed. Nor was he right however.

f.f.s. you are all looking like you want to line your own pockets....
all you so called members knew it would be 1883......the real fans are up in arms about this.....ten years time you will still be in the northern league and ground sharing....season tickets apply to the local paper they are giving them away....morgan 1 and you mkenna are only there to boost your egos......true fans can see through you.....you kenw already....conspirac
y theories are rife........l.o.l.

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monteforte says...
6:34pm Mon 25 Jun 12

DFCpride says...
6:00pm Mon 25 Jun 12

Anybody know where I can season tickets from? I missed the Open Day. Cheers.

Try this no ;01325 354494 (office number) or email
commercial@dfc1883.c

o.uk

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craig_mckenna says...
6:46pm Mon 25 Jun 12

monteforte wrote:
fao;Craig Mckenna said & I quote ; "If you are so experienced in football admin at such a high level and feel we are so inexperienced it is a real pity you didnt feel willing or able to step up and offer your assistance to us."

Doonhamer did offer is advice in these columns on so many occasions..Only to be ignored by DFC1883 and insulted by your buddies ..
Craig are you still get paid?

Offering advice through a comments section of the local paper is not the way to do it. Our contact details are openly available and anyone can contact us if they wish to help. He clearly didn't.
I am not being paid for the work I am doing now, I am on a fixed fee and that will be paid when cash flow allows.
I am continuing to work as part of the team as there is a lot to be done and I am not charging anything extra for this work.

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WithRespect341 says...
6:48pm Mon 25 Jun 12

We have a ground, we have a name and we have a team. Bring on the foot-ball & good luck to all the genuine people connected to the club.

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Assurance says...
6:54pm Mon 25 Jun 12

Why do some people want to keep slagging off George Reynolds? He was going to take Darlington forwards, but was thwarted at every turn by the town council, they had it in for him from day one!

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Dfc1965 says...
7:25pm Mon 25 Jun 12

Why are so many posts so negative...we have a club that will be competing next season. Yes we all hoped that it would have been at a higher level, but he ho not to be. Get behind the team and stop moaning you lot.

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Hilly_2009 says...
9:03pm Mon 25 Jun 12

monteforte wrote:
fao;Craig Mckenna said & I quote ; "If you are so experienced in football admin at such a high level and feel we are so inexperienced it is a real pity you didnt feel willing or able to step up and offer your assistance to us."

Doonhamer did offer is advice in these columns on so many occasions..Only to be ignored by DFC1883 and insulted by your buddies ..
Craig are you still get paid?

Believe it or not but DFC1883 dont trawl these comment sections looking for advice. If he wanted to help he should of emailed them directly.

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Hilly_2009 says...
9:07pm Mon 25 Jun 12

monteforte wrote:
DFCpride says...
6:00pm Mon 25 Jun 12

Anybody know where I can season tickets from? I missed the Open Day. Cheers.

Try this no ;01325 354494 (office number) or email
commercial@dfc1883.c

o.uk

Dont try that DFC Pride, those are the old details which obviously no longer apply.

In terms of season tickets details are being finalised about how people can buy them via various methods so stay tuned.

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quakerdile says...
10:24pm Mon 25 Jun 12

...and the 'fans club' had no say in the name; how predictable this was...!!!

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craig_mckenna says...
10:30pm Mon 25 Jun 12

quakerdile wrote:
...and the 'fans club' had no say in the name; how predictable this was...!!!

I have no idea why I would respond to posts which are clearly trolls and clearly haven't even read the article.
"1883" was a very popular choice on the polls which were able to be initiated quickly.
For example, my favoured option was CFC but that didn't get a lot of support so wasn't taken forward.
Why let facts get in the way eh?

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monteforte says...
11:18pm Mon 25 Jun 12

fao; Hilly_2009
Hilly_2009 said tonight ;"If he wanted to help he should have emailed them directly",,,Hilly on the 22nd June 2012 you & Sue wrote in these columns Try this no ;01325 354494 (office number) or email ; commercial@dfc1883.c
o.uk..
Now you say above today three days later these are the old details which obviously no longer apply.
So how can anyone contact them now ? Please help! Staying tuned....

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Hilly_2009 says...
11:29pm Mon 25 Jun 12

monteforte wrote:
fao; Hilly_2009
Hilly_2009 said tonight ;"If he wanted to help he should have emailed them directly",,,Hilly on the 22nd June 2012 you & Sue wrote in these columns Try this no ;01325 354494 (office number) or email ; commercial@dfc1883.c

o.uk..
Now you say above today three days later these are the old details which obviously no longer apply.
So how can anyone contact them now ? Please help! Staying tuned....

Hang on where did i ever say that? Think youre mistaken mate, i would never give out obviously old details.

Care to point me to where ive supposedly said this?

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monteforte says...
11:37pm Mon 25 Jun 12

Hilly_2009 says...
7:55am Fri 22 Jun 12

charlie74 wrote:
morgan1 wrote:
Charlie74, (OK not quite my last post)

Then you need to use The NE to get your message across, there are lots of people out there probably have no way to access your method of donation but also suspicous donating without a clear purchase of a share, and in which company, and to what say it gives them, because the share structure of the 1883 club has not been transparent and identifed publically.
Some still see it as the fans providing there hard earned cash for those that run it, rightly or wrongly this perception has not been dealt with. (I could be wrong but I am sure that not all involved are doing everything for free)

As I said this is a fantastic forum you have access to for all the people of the town and surrounding area but you have to find a message to engage with them.
Ive spoke to a board member, and they asked for you to contact the board to discuss your comments, on
01325 354494 (office number) or email
commercial@dfc1883.c

o.uk
There you go Morgan, perfect opportunity.

Ask not what your club can do for you but ask what you can do for your club.

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Hilly_2009 says...
11:38pm Mon 25 Jun 12

Oh hang on, apologies thought you said commercial@darlingto
n-fc.net

Apologies, my peepers arent what they used to be and its been a long day.

Just to reiterate if anyone has any questions i suggest emailing questions@1883cic.or
g as per the 1883cic.org and savedarlo.org websites.

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monteforte says...
11:49pm Mon 25 Jun 12

DFC1883 had a great open day at Bishop and Craig Mckenna today on here misses an ideal opportunity to engage with prospective investors ordinary fans who want to purchase tickets..

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Hilly_2009 says...
11:52pm Mon 25 Jun 12

monteforte wrote:
DFC1883 had a great open day at Bishop and Craig Mckenna today on here misses an ideal opportunity to engage with prospective investors ordinary fans who want to purchase tickets..

Whats he supposed to say like?

If the plans arent finalised then they arent finalised! Theyre doing the best they can mate under the circumstances.

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monteforte says...
12:10am Tue 26 Jun 12

Hilly_2009 said;
"Whats he supposed to say like?"
reply;Do you need me to answer that?
Hilly you have made fair point If the plans arent finalised then they arent finalised! "They are doing the best they can mate under the circumstances."

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quakerdile says...
2:30am Tue 26 Jun 12

I think DARLINGTON 2012 would be more appropriate!

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asupporter says...
7:30am Tue 26 Jun 12

I cannot understand why so many people who claim to be Darlington supporters take so much delight in critising the club on the forum. 1883 are in unknown territory here and there is bound to be uncertainty when no club has ever been in our position before. Other clubs have gone bankrupt and failed in the middle of a season but none have attempted to keep going as we did. Would the critics really have wanted that game at Barrow to be our last and to have seen us expelled from the Conference? We might not have had a team today if we had folded then. I for one was proud the club kept going, completed the season, and whatever the FA say in my opinion the team playing at Bishop in the Northern League is the same team I have always supported. Darlington 1883 is ok if we have to change our name but for the vast majority of supporters we will be Darlo or the Quakers same as before. It is easy to be an expert when you don't have to take any decisions and can simply snipe ant the people who do from the safety of an anonymous forum. I didn't think I would be looking forward to the new season after the horrendous last six months but I am now, capacity crowd at Bishop for the opening game, real atmosphere, and what looks like a fighting chance of promotion. An Aldershot supporter told me the years of the clubs rise through the non-league ranks were his best in football. Time for us to get behind our team I think.

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northroad123 says...
11:01am Tue 26 Jun 12

craig_mckenna wrote:

monteforte wrote: fao;Craig Mckenna said & I quote ; "If you are so experienced in football admin at such a high level and feel we are so inexperienced it is a real pity you didnt feel willing or able to step up and offer your assistance to us." Doonhamer did offer is advice in these columns on so many occasions..Only to be ignored by DFC1883 and insulted by your buddies .. Craig are you still get paid?
Offering advice through a comments section of the local paper is not the way to do it. Our contact details are openly available and anyone can contact us if they wish to help. He clearly didn't. I am not being paid for the work I am doing now, I am on a fixed fee and that will be paid when cash flow allows. I am continuing to work as part of the team as there is a lot to be done and I am not charging anything extra for this work.

"I am not being paid for the work I am doing now, I am on a fixed fee and that will be paid when cash flow allows. I am continuing to work as part of the team as there is a lot to be done and I am not charging anything extra for this work".

That sounds a bit condradictory to me. You either are or you are not. I work on a day rate but I don't get paid anymore for working until 12 at night than I do working until 6.

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craig_mckenna says...
11:05am Tue 26 Jun 12

northroad123 wrote:

craig_mckenna wrote:

monteforte wrote: fao;Craig Mckenna said & I quote ; "If you are so experienced in football admin at such a high level and feel we are so inexperienced it is a real pity you didnt feel willing or able to step up and offer your assistance to us." Doonhamer did offer is advice in these columns on so many occasions..Only to be ignored by DFC1883 and insulted by your buddies .. Craig are you still get paid?
Offering advice through a comments section of the local paper is not the way to do it. Our contact details are openly available and anyone can contact us if they wish to help. He clearly didn't. I am not being paid for the work I am doing now, I am on a fixed fee and that will be paid when cash flow allows. I am continuing to work as part of the team as there is a lot to be done and I am not charging anything extra for this work.
"I am not being paid for the work I am doing now, I am on a fixed fee and that will be paid when cash flow allows. I am continuing to work as part of the team as there is a lot to be done and I am not charging anything extra for this work".

That sounds a bit condradictory to me. You either are or you are not. I work on a day rate but I don't get paid anymore for working until 12 at night than I do working until 6.

In simple terms whether I work for next 3 months or stop today my fee wouldn't be any different.

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northroad123 says...
11:16am Tue 26 Jun 12

Craig,Sorry if that sounded bitter, but to tell you I am. Bitter that the once proud team that I used to support for many years back in the 60's, 70's and 80''s and spent a lot of money doing so has ended up like this. A quite sorry state but I wish everyone all the best of luck in the world to get it back where it was and further.

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ted forster says...
12:15pm Tue 26 Jun 12

Craig,
please stop wasting your time trying to get through to these people. No matter what you say they will try to twist because they want the club to fail.
To anyone who wants to knock the board of 1883 all I can say is I have had various contact with 2 members of the board on various occasions and different matters, and they have always responded quickly and openly.
Doonhamer, will you please give some detail as to the level you worked at in football and the posts held? It is totally amazing that you do not know the FA can be contacted on a Saturday, if for no other reason than league results, bookings, sending off's etc have to be reported asap to your league, and then passed to the fa by said league secretary.
I personally have in the past had regular contact with the FA due to posts held at Walsall Wood, Stratford Town, Wellsbourne Town, Moor Green, and Corby Town, and have yet to hear ANY football secretary or other person involved with them saying they have ever had clear precise instruction at the first time of trying.
I say to you once again, instead of knocking the board offer your services to the club and board. If you do indeed have prior contact with the FA via a post within the game I am sure they would love your input and help, also the contacts within the FA you are sure to have made.
The time has come to stop the knocking,complaining
,and just plain S*** stirring and either get behind the club or go elsewhere.You say you are a fan, if so please start to show it. Either offer some fact to back what you say or keep quiet.

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morgan1 says...
12:21pm Tue 26 Jun 12

Whilst I have the opportunity today, before my next destination, I will respond to a couple of comments,
Craig, you do me an injustice as I have been right on the newco issue, the club name issue, the league position issue and some comments were not tested by you so I cant be right or wrong and some will need the passage of time but I am confident in my experience.
I was also right on the NE issue over 2101 votes for the club name only 14% for a name with 1883 in it, 6 times more people voted than are in the CIC, and 5 times more than purchased season tickets. 780 wanted Locomotive Darlington and 667 Darlington AFC and this was all know before the deadline.
Darlington 1883 I personally totally dislike sounds like a convict, but that is only my opinion.

However this is all water under the bridge now.

With respect to ego's I can only say that this is totally irrelevant my comments, be they positive or negative are there to stimulate active debate to allow those who have to make the decisons the benefit of observing peoples mood, reaction and hopefully help them make better decisions.

Craig I am sure we will all learn of your fee when the accounts are published in the correct way hopefully the club can do this which is something that past owners have failed to do to meet their legal obligations of submitting on time accounts to companies house. (unless you want to tell us)

The most important issue that has come out of all of this, is the knowledge gained from using the NE for a poll on the clubs name, and that is, that there are at least 2101 people registered readers of the NE that have an interest in registering a vote.
It is up to the club to engage thes people rather than ignoring them, so that they become members of the CIC, buy season tickets, turn up on match day to support this new club, a lot remain on the fence and need to be encouraged back, but this knowledge is truly valuable.

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morgan1 says...
12:24pm Tue 26 Jun 12

Craig, if you can comment on this question is the new club name a renaming of the Darlington FC 1883 Ltd company and currently the owner of the old club assets and where the CIC owns 10% or is it the the CIC and does the CIC now own all the old club assets.

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craig_mckenna says...
12:28pm Tue 26 Jun 12

Morgan1,
Did you miss the article printed in the NE by the NE that pointed out that the NE poll was hijacked by naughty fans of other clubs.
Of the top two options we didn't have the time to test whether the FA would accept "AFC" leaving "1883" as the logical name to be used.
My personal preference was for "CFC" but it wasn't popular with the fans who voted.

I completely and totally refute the allegation that we are ignoring anyone.

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asupporter says...
12:45pm Tue 26 Jun 12

Morgan 1

2101 people have voted but they were certainly not all Darlington supporters. Locomotive Darlington is a ludicrous name for a football club and my guess is many of those who voted for it were just having a laugh at the club. 400 people have turned up at an open day at Bishop and bought season tickets putting their money where their mouth is and supporting the club. These are the real supporters and more will follow, this is a site for trolls, self proclaimed experts, and people who want to make fun of the club. Lots of people are not sitting on the fence, they are supporting the club which is still the Quakers I have always supported whatever you or the FA say. You are in a very small minority.

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morgan1 says...
12:48pm Tue 26 Jun 12

Craig,
I have not had access for a few days, if that is the case then that is quite sad because it would imply the fan base is not as large as is hoped for, I guess time will tell.
Maybe the word listening would have been better, there were certainly a lot of comments about Shildon, decison taken and money wasted.
The important thing is decisions are being made and things are moving forward the club simply has to live and deal with bad decisons , so long as it can keep moving forward.
The next twelve months will likely be an interesting rollercoaster of emotion, for better or for worse.

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morgan1 says...
1:00pm Tue 26 Jun 12

asupporter

I dont think 'FC lokomotiv Moscow' would agree.

I actually like 'Darlo Locos' sounds like we are mad dedicated fans.

Flight to catch, Hope all goes well and there are no more hurdles to jump.

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morgan1 says...
1:00pm Tue 26 Jun 12

asupporter

I dont think 'FC lokomotiv Moscow' would agree.

I actually like 'Darlo Locos' sounds like we are mad dedicated fans.

Flight to catch, Hope all goes well and there are no more hurdles to jump.

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craig_mckenna says...
1:02pm Tue 26 Jun 12

Morgan1, You keep referring to "bad decisions" and "money wasted". Once again I would refute both of those points.
Just because the decisions taken are different to the ones you would have taken do not make those decisions bad and your suggestions right.
We listen to all comments we are aware of, and the majority of them conflict the next. Whatever decision is taken there will be comments that support it and comments that disagree with it.
Thats the nature of the beast and we have got used to this and take all decisions in good faith and without personal agenda and after serious consideration of all the facts and potential consequences.
You are very blinkered to your own opinion and your posts can appear every so slightly arrogant in the respect that you are right and anyone who disagrees is wrong.
We have invited you to discuss these things further on many occasions and again, if you would like to meet with the interim board and offer assistance or ideas this can be arranged. You have declined this offer before, instead choosing to air opinions on here instead.
Over to you...

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MSG says...
1:08pm Tue 26 Jun 12

I like Darlington Locos & Voted for Locomotive. Not keen on 1883.

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asupporter says...
2:08pm Tue 26 Jun 12

Craig

Morgan 1 is an attention seeker who likes to feel he is important. His main idea that 1883 should have been set up as a investment opportunity paying dividends to investors was ludicrous - I don't think there are many if any football clubs which work on that basis, certainly not in non league circles. For the record I think you and your team did a great job keeping the club alive when all seemed to be lost and the new CIC that emerges will be stronger and better than anything we have had in the past. Successful football clubs at the grass roots operate at all levels bringing youngsters up through the ranks. Some turn out more than 200 players every weekend at all ages from under 10 to adult and have an outstanding record of fining new talent. I'm sure that is the future and in Martin Gray I think you have the right man for the job. There are many people on here who like to kick a club when it is down and won't offer anything positive just criticism and innuendo. Well done for standing up to them, they certainly won't come out into the open and stand up to you.

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Friendoffeetham says...
4:02pm Tue 26 Jun 12

FA could mean a lot more than Football Association - just use your imagination...! Why the so called "new" club was indicated that they would not be allowed to use the name "Darlington AFC" - was just another blow from those destructive authorities. Well - the name "Darlington (I suppose "FC") 1883" is not a bad name. Though "Darlington AFC" or "AFC Darlington" would have been better and more in the spirit of the "old" club. Anyway - what I want to see now - as soon as possible - are some serious plans for the "new" home ground. Hopefully it will be an old one - Feethams, of course!

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doonhamer says...
4:59pm Tue 26 Jun 12

ted forster wrote:
Craig,
please stop wasting your time trying to get through to these people. No matter what you say they will try to twist because they want the club to fail.
To anyone who wants to knock the board of 1883 all I can say is I have had various contact with 2 members of the board on various occasions and different matters, and they have always responded quickly and openly.
Doonhamer, will you please give some detail as to the level you worked at in football and the posts held? It is totally amazing that you do not know the FA can be contacted on a Saturday, if for no other reason than league results, bookings, sending off's etc have to be reported asap to your league, and then passed to the fa by said league secretary.
I personally have in the past had regular contact with the FA due to posts held at Walsall Wood, Stratford Town, Wellsbourne Town, Moor Green, and Corby Town, and have yet to hear ANY football secretary or other person involved with them saying they have ever had clear precise instruction at the first time of trying.
I say to you once again, instead of knocking the board offer your services to the club and board. If you do indeed have prior contact with the FA via a post within the game I am sure they would love your input and help, also the contacts within the FA you are sure to have made.
The time has come to stop the knocking,complaining

,and just plain S*** stirring and either get behind the club or go elsewhere.You say you are a fan, if so please start to show it. Either offer some fact to back what you say or keep quiet.

Of course certain departments of the FA work on Saturdays. The appeals committee don't sit then,contracts are not appraised or dealt with then, they are all midweek. The age of the computer has advanced work ethics but some things are set in stone, like FA procedures. Even John Topping at the Durham FA would like some time off now and again, but E-Mails etc are probably answered now. Saturdays were taboo at Ferens Park only a couple of years ago. In answer to your question, Queen of the South, Gretna and Workington.

[quote][p][bold]ted forster[/bold] wrote: Craig, please stop wasting your time trying to get through to these people. No matter what you say they will try to twist because they want the club to fail. To anyone who wants to knock the board of 1883 all I can say is I have had various contact with 2 members of the board on various occasions and different matters, and they have always responded quickly and openly. Doonhamer, will you please give some detail as to the level you worked at in football and the posts held? It is totally amazing that you do not know the FA can be contacted on a Saturday, if for no other reason than league results, bookings, sending off's etc have to be reported asap to your league, and then passed to the fa by said league secretary. I personally have in the past had regular contact with the FA due to posts held at Walsall Wood, Stratford Town, Wellsbourne Town, Moor Green, and Corby Town, and have yet to hear ANY football secretary or other person involved with them saying they have ever had clear precise instruction at the first time of trying. I say to you once again, instead of knocking the board offer your services to the club and board. If you do indeed have prior contact with the FA via a post within the game I am sure they would love your input and help, also the contacts within the FA you are sure to have made. The time has come to stop the knocking,complaining ,and just plain S*** stirring and either get behind the club or go elsewhere.You say you are a fan, if so please start to show it. Either offer some fact to back what you say or keep quiet.[/p][/quote]Of course certain departments of the FA work on Saturdays. The appeals committee don't sit then,contracts are not appraised or dealt with then, they are all midweek. The age of the computer has advanced work ethics but some things are set in stone, like FA procedures. Even John Topping at the Durham FA would like some time off now and again, but E-Mails etc are probably answered now. Saturdays were taboo at Ferens Park only a couple of years ago. In answer to your question, Queen of the South, Gretna and Workington. doonhamer

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papa_rowl says...
8:51pm Tue 26 Jun 12

Craig stop wasting your time with idiots on this site, the real fans post on the uncovered website, these fools would dare post there rubbish on that site.
Keep up the good work. Onward and upward!!

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Jan Van-Winkel says...
9:35pm Tue 26 Jun 12

Cards on the table: I know precious little about football.

I have followed this saga in the NE, on the local TV news and in these columns It is blatantly apparent that there is much passion and feeling on both sides. However, I do have a question or two which, I hope, can be answered truthfully and, perhaps, dispassionately.

On the TV, and Reading the NE, it appeared to me that a great deal of money (£100k I think) was paid to "buy" Darlington Football Club. If the club is now not Darlington Football Club, and is not allowed to be, was this money returned to those who spent it? I hope so as this would be a good springboard for the new club's finances. If it was not returned, what happened to it?

When the 'new club' made arrangements to play at Shildon but were subsequently not able to do so, did this cost the fledgling club money it could ill afford or was the deal "written off"?

Many respondents have alluded to playing once again at Feethams. I was under the impression this land had now been given over to development and planning permissions have been lodged thus negating any such move. Is this correct?

Some of my family love football but they never seem to talk about The Quakers, it's always the big name clubs - even though they rarely go to see them live. So, how does a local club attract a fan-base sizeable enough to sustain it in the face of wall-to-wall coverage of the big hitters?

I ask these questions not to inflame or annoy but so I can make sense of something that is happening on my doorstep that I can't seem to get a grasp of.

There has been a fair amount of vitriol posted on here which is not necessarily constructive. Perhaps some of this is because of the lack of validated information available.

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jewitt says...
12:27am Wed 27 Jun 12

Jan Van-Winkel wrote:
Cards on the table: I know precious little about football.

I have followed this saga in the NE, on the local TV news and in these columns It is blatantly apparent that there is much passion and feeling on both sides. However, I do have a question or two which, I hope, can be answered truthfully and, perhaps, dispassionately.

On the TV, and Reading the NE, it appeared to me that a great deal of money (£100k I think) was paid to "buy" Darlington Football Club. If the club is now not Darlington Football Club, and is not allowed to be, was this money returned to those who spent it? I hope so as this would be a good springboard for the new club's finances. If it was not returned, what happened to it?

When the 'new club' made arrangements to play at Shildon but were subsequently not able to do so, did this cost the fledgling club money it could ill afford or was the deal "written off"?

Many respondents have alluded to playing once again at Feethams. I was under the impression this land had now been given over to development and planning permissions have been lodged thus negating any such move. Is this correct?

Some of my family love football but they never seem to talk about The Quakers, it's always the big name clubs - even though they rarely go to see them live. So, how does a local club attract a fan-base sizeable enough to sustain it in the face of wall-to-wall coverage of the big hitters?

I ask these questions not to inflame or annoy but so I can make sense of something that is happening on my doorstep that I can't seem to get a grasp of.

There has been a fair amount of vitriol posted on here which is not necessarily constructive. Perhaps some of this is because of the lack of validated information available.

A thoughtful post. On the first 2 points I would say that we are not a new club and the money paid was there to preserve our identity.

Feethams is now a dead duck as housing will shortly be built there.

Yes, the premiership has taken over and it is very difficult for the smaller clubs to compete with the TV. What the smaller clubs must offer is a better value matchday and all year round experience, a community experience. When I started watching Blackburn in my younger days I didn't care what division it was but it just felt like my club When they won the premiership, I didn't love the club anymore or any less - it was the same community club. I am hoping Darlington can bring football back to the community even remotely. How many premiership fans genuinely feel they are truly engaged with their club and it is good value for money? My own view is that football at all levels will return to its roots otherwise the industry will simply implode like rangers because of debt.

[quote][p][bold]Jan Van-Winkel[/bold] wrote: Cards on the table: I know precious little about football. I have followed this saga in the NE, on the local TV news and in these columns It is blatantly apparent that there is much passion and feeling on both sides. However, I do have a question or two which, I hope, can be answered truthfully and, perhaps, dispassionately. On the TV, and Reading the NE, it appeared to me that a great deal of money (£100k I think) was paid to "buy" Darlington Football Club. If the club is now not Darlington Football Club, and is not allowed to be, was this money returned to those who spent it? I hope so as this would be a good springboard for the new club's finances. If it was not returned, what happened to it? When the 'new club' made arrangements to play at Shildon but were subsequently not able to do so, did this cost the fledgling club money it could ill afford or was the deal "written off"? Many respondents have alluded to playing once again at Feethams. I was under the impression this land had now been given over to development and planning permissions have been lodged thus negating any such move. Is this correct? Some of my family love football but they never seem to talk about The Quakers, it's always the big name clubs - even though they rarely go to see them live. So, how does a local club attract a fan-base sizeable enough to sustain it in the face of wall-to-wall coverage of the big hitters? I ask these questions not to inflame or annoy but so I can make sense of something that is happening on my doorstep that I can't seem to get a grasp of. There has been a fair amount of vitriol posted on here which is not necessarily constructive. Perhaps some of this is because of the lack of validated information available.[/p][/quote]A thoughtful post. On the first 2 points I would say that we are not a new club and the money paid was there to preserve our identity. Feethams is now a dead duck as housing will shortly be built there. Yes, the premiership has taken over and it is very difficult for the smaller clubs to compete with the TV. What the smaller clubs must offer is a better value matchday and all year round experience, a community experience. When I started watching Blackburn in my younger days I didn't care what division it was but it just felt like my club When they won the premiership, I didn't love the club anymore or any less - it was the same community club. I am hoping Darlington can bring football back to the community even remotely. How many premiership fans genuinely feel they are truly engaged with their club and it is good value for money? My own view is that football at all levels will return to its roots otherwise the industry will simply implode like rangers because of debt. jewitt

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stevehutch says...
2:31am Wed 27 Jun 12

Cannot believe some of the negativity on here. The 1883 board have worked so hard, achieved so much in such a short time, putting up with the FA constantly moving the goalposts. And then they are accused of only doing it for an ego trip. The only egos on show here are the idiots criticizing everything 1883 does. The new name is perfectly fine, at the end of the day we are Darlington, and that is what will sung from the terraces. Over 400 fans have signed up in one day, myself included, and more will follow. We are on the up now, true supporters will stand by the club and 1883, and appreciate the hard work that has been done. Ultimately we all need to get behind the club now and support it. If we do then Darlington 1883 will be a league club all the sooner.

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quakersam says...
12:03pm Wed 27 Jun 12

Standing season tickets now available online at www.dfconlineshop.co
.uk

£150 adult, £80 concession, £35 under 16

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the-big-yin says...
12:03pm Wed 27 Jun 12

darlington 1883
oh what a silly name for thee
what happens when you go bust again
my oh my what lots more pain

how can you call bishops ground home
you might as well be playing in rome
fans a plenty
or so you say
there won-t be many to watch you play

one nil two nil maybe four
then you-ll see what was it all for
traffic jams and no more pasties
then loads of fights with the bishop nasties

i see a vision
i-ve seen it before
time to show darlington1883
out the back door
I LOVE THE F.A.

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War with the FA says...
12:42pm Wed 27 Jun 12

Good news for Darlo fans... the same thing happened to Aldershot town (Check out Aldershot Town, Wikipedia)... and they are back in the football league. Moreover their fans stuck with them. A random selection of their crowds from their first season in the football wilderness shows gates of 2,436, 2,873, 2,382, 2,164.

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asupporter says...
1:58pm Wed 27 Jun 12

the-big-yin

What a load of rubbish1

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harleyjasmine says...
8:51pm Wed 27 Jun 12

no dig ,but is all the 1883 board on the payroll?

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Jan Van-Winkel says...
9:08pm Wed 27 Jun 12

Thanks Jewitt for a sensible response. I'm not sure I understand the principles of 'Old Club' - 'New Club' but thanks for at least putting some of it into perspective.

I couldn't agree with you more that a return to grass roots would be a good move for sport in general. It seems to me (as a football outsider) that the big football clubs are primarily a business and the football is a by-product.

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quakersam says...
11:27pm Wed 27 Jun 12

harleyjasmine wrote:
no dig ,but is all the 1883 board on the payroll?

No, bar Craig McKenna, they are all volunteers and have been working as such since January, taking time out from their own businesses and families

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quakerdile says...
12:15am Thu 28 Jun 12

papa_rowl wrote:
Craig stop wasting your time with idiots on this site, the real fans post on the uncovered website, these fools would dare post there rubbish on that site.
Keep up the good work. Onward and upward!!

I've always seriously wondered why 'Darlo uncovered' was formed, and the need for an 'alternative' supporters group? And this isn't 'trolling' Craig, but a genuine enquiry.

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doonhamer says...
2:39pm Thu 28 Jun 12

War with the FA wrote:
Good news for Darlo fans... the same thing happened to Aldershot town (Check out Aldershot Town, Wikipedia)... and they are back in the football league. Moreover their fans stuck with them. A random selection of their crowds from their first season in the football wilderness shows gates of 2,436, 2,873, 2,382, 2,164.

Yes, a fine example of what can be done. Both Chester and Halifax are striving to do the same at this moment in time. But one very, very important point, although Darlo, like the aforementioned clubs are hopeful of maintaining their fan base, the big difference is that they all stayed at their home grounds. Optimisim is fine but consider this, The Northern League Title is won next season, followed by The Evostik First, Premier then Blue Square North in the following seasons. Four years and theoretically we are knocking on the Conference Premier door again. Where do you imagine our "home" ground will be then ? A return to the Arena would be pointless, fans just don't want to go there. Feethams is dead and buried. No ground share, unless it was with the Boro, as nobody else in the area has a ground anywhere near the standard required. Only one option left, build a new ground in Darlo. The money required to run a successful side to achieve the aforementioned success would be phenomenal, so to try and finance a new ground as well would be impossible. This IS NOT negativity but stone cold realisim. The fact is Darlington will probably never have a Football League team again. A strong non league outfit in a few years time is the best anyone can realistically hope for unless a lucky fan wins the Euro millions and builds a stadium, then we'd just about have gone full circle back to the days of GR. Interesting to see what others think of the long term prospects, especially those who seem to think we'll be back playing in Darlington in a year or two.

[quote][p][bold]War with the FA[/bold] wrote: Good news for Darlo fans... the same thing happened to Aldershot town (Check out Aldershot Town, Wikipedia)... and they are back in the football league. Moreover their fans stuck with them. A random selection of their crowds from their first season in the football wilderness shows gates of 2,436, 2,873, 2,382, 2,164.[/p][/quote]Yes, a fine example of what can be done. Both Chester and Halifax are striving to do the same at this moment in time. But one very, very important point, although Darlo, like the aforementioned clubs are hopeful of maintaining their fan base, the big difference is that they all stayed at their home grounds. Optimisim is fine but consider this, The Northern League Title is won next season, followed by The Evostik First, Premier then Blue Square North in the following seasons. Four years and theoretically we are knocking on the Conference Premier door again. Where do you imagine our "home" ground will be then ? A return to the Arena would be pointless, fans just don't want to go there. Feethams is dead and buried. No ground share, unless it was with the Boro, as nobody else in the area has a ground anywhere near the standard required. Only one option left, build a new ground in Darlo. The money required to run a successful side to achieve the aforementioned success would be phenomenal, so to try and finance a new ground as well would be impossible. This IS NOT negativity but stone cold realisim. The fact is Darlington will probably never have a Football League team again. A strong non league outfit in a few years time is the best anyone can realistically hope for unless a lucky fan wins the Euro millions and builds a stadium, then we'd just about have gone full circle back to the days of GR. Interesting to see what others think of the long term prospects, especially those who seem to think we'll be back playing in Darlington in a year or two. doonhamer

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harleyjasmine says...
8:42pm Thu 28 Jun 12

quakersam wrote:

harleyjasmine wrote:
no dig ,but is all the 1883 board on the payroll?
No, bar Craig McKenna, they are all volunteers and have been working as such since January, taking time out from their own businesses and families

thank you

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Hilly_2009 says...
2:16pm Fri 29 Jun 12

quakerdile wrote:

papa_rowl wrote:
Craig stop wasting your time with idiots on this site, the real fans post on the uncovered website, these fools would dare post there rubbish on that site.
Keep up the good work. Onward and upward!!
I've always seriously wondered why 'Darlo uncovered' was formed, and the need for an 'alternative' supporters group? And this isn't 'trolling' Craig, but a genuine enquiry.

Darlo Uncovered has been around for years and it's original intentions were nothing more than giving Darlo fans a place to talk about the club on the internet.

Since then, it has evolved massively. Fans have grouped together to pay goalkeeper's wages (ironically the same Chris Porter who has just signed again for us!), they group together each season to sponsor various players (early figures suggest that at least 3 players will be sponsored this season), and finally they even organised a 'last meal' whip round for the players who hadn't been paid for months which eventually topped out at around £5,000.

It was never formed to be an 'alternative supporters group' it's just evolved over time.

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the-big-yin says...
5:35pm Sat 30 Jun 12

asupporter wrote:
the-big-yin

What a load of rubbish1

l.o.l....took 30 seconds to have a laugh at you darlo fans...400 season tickets sold...whoopee!!! thats £4500 of revenue...max.....th
at will be paid out in the first few weeks...then what?...cashflow will take you back on the road to administration......
a club cannot survive on cups of tea and pasty revenues....
will bishop auckland allow you to make money from their catering facilities? i think not...

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Quakerz says...
11:29am Mon 2 Jul 12

Can't quite believe I'm replying to you but we get half of the catering, we get sponsorships, merchandising, advertising, match day tickets, and have tiny overheads compared to before.

This club will not be going bust as much as you want it to.

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JOrd8531 says...
11:46pm Mon 2 Jul 12

After the sad demise and final ceasing of existence, of the real Darlington Football Club, I am now deciding to support Middlesbrough Football Club from this day forward now on, as it's the original 'Darlo' or 'The Quakers' football teams, where my heart was at, not with a new one called Darlington 1883, which is why I have made this decision, I will always have fond memories of the side I have supported since 2004, I will always remember my first game, being away against Lincoln City, at Sincil Bank, in December 2006, and my last one versus Mansfield Town, to see us lift the Carlsberg FA Trophy, at Wembley Stadium, in May 2011, pure magic, so some good memories, but it is time to move on, and support a different club, that I will actually have my heart fully in to, rather than the formation of a new one, where I won't really be at with, because of the death of old side where my heart really was, so thanks for the good times, and R.I.P. Darlington Football Club; 1883-2012, and now come on :) 'The Mighty Borough'!

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allymo says...
10:41am Fri 6 Jul 12

it is people that make a football club darlington has more heart then most we will become the club the town needs

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Quakers renamed "Darlington 1883" (From Darlington and Stockton Times)

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