Now 2014/15 is now finished, we should look to 15/16...
How will the North East teams do next season...
Will SAFC and NUFC stuck in a relegation battle that has become a yearly tradition
Whether you support Sunderland, Newcastle, Middlesbrough, Hartlepool, Gateshead, Darlington, Blyth, Spennymoor or some other Semi Pro team, discuss here...
Darlo Uncovered Thought it might be useful to put some dates down as we did last year to save on countless threads of when is this etc.
So if a mod feels worthwhile please sticky this thread.
I have looked back at last summer and obviously as others seen information from Twitter/Websites etc.
League Placing’s
Announced on Thu 14th May http://www.thefa.com/~/media/files/pdf/l...ashx?la=en.
Signings
Rob Youhill from Harrogate RA - 14th May
Adam Nowakowski from Harrogate Town - 26th May
New Contracts
Hatch, Brown, Portas & Dowson
Friendlies
Below are all confirmed
Sat 4th July - Durham City - Away
Thu 9th July - Sunderland - Home (Heritage Park)
Sat 11th July - South Shields - Away
Tue 14th July - York City - Home (Heritage Park)
Tue 14th July - Consett - Away
Wed 15th July - Seaham Red Star - Away
Sat 18th July - Billingham Synthonia - Away
Tue 21st July - Harrogate Town - Away
Wed 22nd July - Marske United - Away
Fri 24th July - Harton & Westoe - Away
Sat 25th July - Harrogate RA - Away
Sat 25th July - Redcar Albion - Away (Probably Redcar Town/Athletic as not sure Albion exist
Tue 28th July - Northallerton Town - Away
Sat 1st Aug - Whitby Town - Away
Tue 4th Aug - Bishop Auckland - Away
Fri 7th Aug - Spennymoor Town - Away
Some fixtures will be split between the 1st Team, Reserve Team and U18 Team and all further details regarding our pre-season fixtures will be confirmed on http://www.darlingtonfootballclub.co.uk
League Fixtures
Season to start on Saturday August 15th and likely to be announced on Thursday 16th July, although league secreatary has suggested it may be Friday 17th July to manage expectations.
FA Cup Draw
Draw likely to be made on Friday 3rd July, where 3 rounds will be drawn and we will enter at the 3rd round (see below). Fixture dates are now confirmed.
15th August - Extra Preliminary Round - Steps 5/6
29th August - Preliminary Round - Step 4 enters
12th September - 1st Qualifying Round - Step 3 enters (Evo Prem and Equivalent - Darlo Enter)
26th September - 2nd Qualifying Round - Step 2 enters
FA Trophy Draw
Draw likely to be made on Friday 3rd July, where 2 rounds will be drawn and we will enter at the 2nd round (see below). Fixture dates are now confirmed.
3rd October - Preliminary Round - Step 4 enters
31st October - 1st Qualifying Round - Step 3 enters (Evo Prem and Equivalent - Darlo Enter)
14th November - 2nd Qualifying Round
28th November - 3rd Qualifying Round - Step 2 enters
12th December - 1st Round Proper - Step 1 enters
As and when dates and information is confirmed I will update.
I will start by posting Darlington related news of our Pre Season Friendlies and dates for our cup draws and Fixture release
Darlo Uncovered Thought it might be useful to put some dates down as we did last year to save on countless threads of when is this etc.
So if a mod feels worthwhile please sticky this thread.
I have looked back at last summer and obviously as others seen information from Twitter/Websites etc.
League Placing’s
Announced on Thu 14th May http://www.thefa.com/~/media/files/pdf/l...ashx?la=en.
Signings
Rob Youhill from Harrogate RA - 14th May
Adam Nowakowski from Harrogate Town - 26th May
New Contracts
Hatch, Brown, Portas & Dowson
Friendlies
Below are all confirmed
Sat 4th July - Durham City - Away
Thu 9th July - Sunderland - Home (Heritage Park)
Sat 11th July - South Shields - Away
Tue 14th July - York City - Home (Heritage Park)
Tue 14th July - Consett - Away
Wed 15th July - Seaham Red Star - Away
Sat 18th July - Billingham Synthonia - Away
Tue 21st July - Harrogate Town - Away
Wed 22nd July - Marske United - Away
Fri 24th July - Harton & Westoe - Away
Sat 25th July - Harrogate RA - Away
Sat 25th July - Redcar Albion - Away (Probably Redcar Town/Athletic as not sure Albion exist
Tue 28th July - Northallerton Town - Away
Sat 1st Aug - Whitby Town - Away
Tue 4th Aug - Bishop Auckland - Away
Fri 7th Aug - Spennymoor Town - Away
Some fixtures will be split between the 1st Team, Reserve Team and U18 Team and all further details regarding our pre-season fixtures will be confirmed on http://www.darlingtonfootballclub.co.uk
League Fixtures
Season to start on Saturday August 15th and likely to be announced on Thursday 16th July, although league secreatary has suggested it may be Friday 17th July to manage expectations.
FA Cup Draw
Draw likely to be made on Friday 3rd July, where 3 rounds will be drawn and we will enter at the 3rd round (see below). Fixture dates are now confirmed.
15th August - Extra Preliminary Round - Steps 5/6
29th August - Preliminary Round - Step 4 enters
12th September - 1st Qualifying Round - Step 3 enters (Evo Prem and Equivalent - Darlo Enter)
26th September - 2nd Qualifying Round - Step 2 enters
FA Trophy Draw
Draw likely to be made on Friday 3rd July, where 2 rounds will be drawn and we will enter at the 2nd round (see below). Fixture dates are now confirmed.
3rd October - Preliminary Round - Step 4 enters
31st October - 1st Qualifying Round - Step 3 enters (Evo Prem and Equivalent - Darlo Enter)
14th November - 2nd Qualifying Round
28th November - 3rd Qualifying Round - Step 2 enters
12th December - 1st Round Proper - Step 1 enters
As and when dates and information is confirmed I will update.
Who does everyone think the top four, and bottom three will look like next season?
I reckon Arsenal could win it, but only if they can get a decent striker, Benzema for example would be great.
I think it will look like:
1. Arsenal
2. Chelsea
3. Man City
4. Man United
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18. Aston Villa
19. Watford
20. Sunderland
I really can't see Sunderland doing well at all, and I think they could get relegated. Same with Villa, if they loose Benteke, and can't replace him, they will be in trouble.
(02 Jun 2015, 4:53 pm)aureolin Blatter has goneWhat a cock he is, the whole election has been for nothing, wonder why he has gone now, is something about to happen to him i.e. am imminent arrest warrant with his name written all over it or will it be the kinda situation being forced to resign with immunity from arrest???
(02 Jun 2015, 4:53 pm)aureolin Blatter has goneWhat a cock he is, the whole election has been for nothing, wonder why he has gone now, is something about to happen to him i.e. am imminent arrest warrant with his name written all over it or will it be the kinda situation being forced to resign with immunity from arrest???
(02 Jun 2015, 4:51 pm)Tom Who does everyone think the top four, and bottom three will look like next season?My top 4:
I reckon Arsenal could win it, but only if they can get a decent striker, Benzema for example would be great.
I think it will look like:
1. Arsenal
2. Chelsea
3. Man City
4. Man United
-------------------------
18. Aston Villa
19. Watford
20. Sunderland
I really can't see Sunderland doing well at all, and I think they could get relegated. Same with Villa, if they loose Benteke, and can't replace him, they will be in trouble.
(02 Jun 2015, 4:51 pm)Tom Who does everyone think the top four, and bottom three will look like next season?My top 4:
I reckon Arsenal could win it, but only if they can get a decent striker, Benzema for example would be great.
I think it will look like:
1. Arsenal
2. Chelsea
3. Man City
4. Man United
-------------------------
18. Aston Villa
19. Watford
20. Sunderland
I really can't see Sunderland doing well at all, and I think they could get relegated. Same with Villa, if they loose Benteke, and can't replace him, they will be in trouble.
(02 Jun 2015, 4:59 pm)Tom Do you think the 2022 World Cup host will be changed?
I know it's too late for the 2018 Russia one, but surely not for the 2022 one?
(02 Jun 2015, 5:09 pm)Davie My top 4:
1. Chelsea
2. Manchester City
3. Arsenal
4. Liverpool
Bottom 3:
18. Sunderland
19. Crystal Palace
20. Aston Villa
(02 Jun 2015, 4:59 pm)Tom Do you think the 2022 World Cup host will be changed?
I know it's too late for the 2018 Russia one, but surely not for the 2022 one?
(02 Jun 2015, 5:09 pm)Davie My top 4:
1. Chelsea
2. Manchester City
3. Arsenal
4. Liverpool
Bottom 3:
18. Sunderland
19. Crystal Palace
20. Aston Villa
Blatter now seems to be saying what I was saying last week about term limits...
I would like to see term limits introduced, Sepp Blatter was becoming the J. Edgar Hoover of World Football
I have already said 10 years maximum(2x 5 year terms) or 8 or 9 years terms(2x 4 year terms or 3x 3 year terms) with an age cap in place, I dunno, maybe 55, 60 or 65
(02 Jun 2015, 9:48 pm)MrFozz http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/...on-USA-FBII wonder if investigators have someone or somebodies willing to sing like a canary and implicate Blatter...I know Jerome Valcke(ain't he Blatters right hand man) has been implicated, so here is hoping the FBI can get to the bottom of it...
Seems ol' Sepp is on the Feds radar
(02 Jun 2015, 9:48 pm)MrFozz http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/...on-USA-FBII wonder if investigators have someone or somebodies willing to sing like a canary and implicate Blatter...I know Jerome Valcke(ain't he Blatters right hand man) has been implicated, so here is hoping the FBI can get to the bottom of it...
Seems ol' Sepp is on the Feds radar
(03 Jun 2015, 5:04 pm)LeeCalder I'm going to be on ITV Tyne Tees soon if anyone is watching... Regarding the JJ O'Donnell fund.
(03 Jun 2015, 5:05 pm)Tom I'll put it on now
(03 Jun 2015, 5:28 pm)Davie I saw, well done
(03 Jun 2015, 5:04 pm)LeeCalder I'm going to be on ITV Tyne Tees soon if anyone is watching... Regarding the JJ O'Donnell fund.
(03 Jun 2015, 5:05 pm)Tom I'll put it on now
(03 Jun 2015, 5:28 pm)Davie I saw, well done
