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Awaywego wrote:

If we go part time how are we going to attract players to take that left or right turn for the M180 especially to come and train twice a week, or are we just going for local lads.
Whatever you think of Hilton it was a good idea of his to move the training to the Midlands and his reasons behind it then only travel here for match days, then we could go part time.

What a joke.

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Our squad is too small with no quality options.

Somehow new season momentum got us to the top of the table early on – but we’re probably now seeing a far truer ‘state of the nation’ picture, and it looks like we’re in big trouble.

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64 wrote:

Play to the whistle is one of the big expectations of the game ,Fim Shrimpton spent time arguing with the ref while they waltzed up and scored , totally unprofessional. If he’s frustrated at his lack of opportunities he should look in the mirror and ask himself why
The whole spine of that team is shocking and sloppy .They have to slow the pace in order to control the ball down to make a pass which is ridiculous and when they try to speed up the play the passes are misplaced. This for a full time outfit is a joke. As soon as Spenny put us under pressure on the ball we crumbled. No composure at all.
lastly our squad is too small and lacking quality, not just on the bench but in key positions

Agree.

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64 wrote:

Odd last night, we appeared to go to 4-4-2 then sort of disintegrate into an unrecognisable mess after apromising few minutes

Suggests they haven’t actually worked on a Plan B.

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Iron414

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On the occasions I’ve used it in the DRE recently, there doesn’t seem to have been anyone noticeably ‘in control’ of catering, just a load of teenagers in almost headless chicken mode. Obviously things are going awry with the food – and some of this has to be down to staffing in the first place, and then training. Perhaps it’s a money issue, perhaps the equipment is outdated. It’s worrying.

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North Lincolnshire Irons wrote:

In my opinion he has played well in our last two home games and also think he is a good captain. Now our full backs are getting forward much more I think it benefits the whole team.

Can’t see that his captaincy has any effect whatsoever – I’ve never seen a single player paying him any notice at all when he’s nodding and pointing (and then pointing some more).

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cassidystash wrote:

From memory (not necessarily the most reliable) he passed forward 4 times and found an opponent with 3 of them. His sideways and backwards are largely faultless. His pointing immaculate. His 1 shot is best forgotten.

To be completely fair, I do remember one really good (forwardish) pass last night.

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WonderGoals wrote:

Carlton looked a lot sharper.

Ubaezuounu had by far his best game for United, last night (although that’s not saying a lot as he hasn’t played much). He was fast and aggressive in intent and, for me, made a real difference up front.

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Awaywego wrote:

I thought everyone was in agreement that we had to many non playing staff on the books under Swann and the club needed sliming down, Hilton started the process but Michelle is turning it back into a job centre for all.

You’re the one to do the sliming are you?

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64 wrote:

TV presenter best know for Moto GP? Wtf?

One of the Hairy Bikers?

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Siderite wrote:

It’s neither Moody or Rodwell.

Glyn, then?

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Mick West wrote:

The CEO was at the fans forum

James Moody is my guess.

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lesgeo wrote:

20 points from 10 games. Super stuff.
AB seemed to think that it is reasonable to believe that he can repeat this feat using the current setup.
I disagree. The evidence of my eyes is clear. This is not possible.

It is possible. It’s just not probable.

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Either way, when the dust settles I hope the food is better than the utterly mediocre fare I had during hospitality a few games ago. It was bachelor basic when I had anticipated decent local chef level.

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Seems to have happened out of nowhere and very quickly, and he says he’s available for work – which suggests an on the spot sacking from SUFC or an impromptu storming out by Kelvin.

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Iron-awe wrote:

The more publicity about the current state of the beck the better, in the last five years it’s been allowed to deteriorate to the point where some areas of the bank are approaching collapse and trees on the sides are already falling into the water. It’s a real shame such a beautiful area which many enjoy is being allowed to fall into ruin.

I quite agree.

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Required: Oven-ready midfield boss.
Physically tough, mentally strong, forward thinking, game smart.

Required: Oven-ready fox in the box striker.
Instinctive finisher, smart positionally.

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Deereyme66 wrote:

I’d say more than a few Cass, across various social media platforms. Something we know playing and non-playing staff read. Also, slagging off the team causing Roberts to retaliate?

He definitely played, on Saturday, like he was proving a point.

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Strikes me as a player who is often busy-busy-busy, passing here and passing there (usually sideways or backwards), busy-busy, running over here and doing some pointing, busy-busy… but with absolutely no real influence and no vision whatsoever of the bigger picture.

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Deereyme66 wrote:

… the fact the Board won’t tell you the investors name should be enough to tell you all that something is seriously not right…

It might not actually be the board’s call. It could be some sort of a contractual condition.

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Awaywego wrote:

Id have him back tomorrow, the grounds sorted for him, club debt free.
Doubt we would have seen the inaction we have over the last 3/4 weeks needing the squad strengthening. Better to try and fail than not to try at all.

You’re fishing, I’m sure. Not even an idiot would actually make a post like this and mean it.

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Siderite wrote:

It is possible that a year is enough to get his head straight, but with regards to him I felt it wasn’t sincere. He only ever brought it up to use to deflect from serious questions about his character and actions, as well as to try and deflect responsibility.

Exactly.

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Siderite wrote:

… the inability to control the midfield…

This is going to be crucial this season. We currently have next to no presence, there.

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Apollo11 wrote:

If, indeed, it IS Hilton then doesn’t the very fact he’s up and at another football club so soon after an experience that (to paraphrase him) drove him to the darkest places mentally, then he’s a total fool. I’d suggest that, actually, he’s bided his time and is now piling in on someone vulnerable with his ulterior motive – whatever that may be…

Apologies for the nonsensical grammar, here. Fat thumbs and rushing.

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If, indeed, it IS Hilton then doesn’t the very fact he’s up and at another football club so soon after an experience that (to paraphrase him) drove him to the darkest places mentally, then he’s a total fool. I’d suggest that, actually, he’s bided his time and is now piling in on someone vulnerable with his ulterior motive – whatever that may be…

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Siderite

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64 wrote:

Not coming off

I’ve not been convinced by the style of play ,even the wins seems laboured

You’re saying they were never on in the first place, then?

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Awaywego wrote:

If Darlington are paying out a jackpot of £1000 per month with a further eight prizes of £50 on the back of only charging £5 per month there’s something seriously wrong with our payouts.

You’re judging our club’s financial acumen by somebody else’s. I’d suggest our prizes are reasonable wins and if Darlington are into paying out a grand a time there’s something wrong with theirs!

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Awaywego wrote:

2, failure in their promise to increase the lottery jackpot, and to do a weekly prize.
3,change the 50/50 draw into a £500 maximum prize money.

Ultimately, you don’t actually have to enter these competitions / draws. And if you do, and you win, your winnings will be a lot higher than your stake. So in the end what’s the big issue?

Re: the lottery. Perhaps at the current time the take up has not been significant enough to actually make an alteration to the jackpot without busting the club’s margin?

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Awaywego wrote:

1. Inflation busting season ticket price rises

The correct perspective for your first point is: A season ticket still represents exceptional value. The price per match is significantly less than if you just turn up and buy on the day, so very good despite an increase in cost.

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steelworks iron

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Awaywego wrote:

Michelle’s panty liners v Stu’s match worn underpants sexism at its worst

This kind of humour represents a race to the bottom.

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