footy
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Post by footy on Dec 31, 2023 15:09:06 GMT
I think Durham was during Covid and Darlington fans thought very highly of him.
Will be interesting to see what happens.
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Post by sikirk on Dec 31, 2023 15:42:25 GMT
I'm sure he was at Darlington in the late 2010's and Durham City in 2020 (ish) Yes your rite Ally. Didnt make a good job of either from what I remember, fingers crossed this time will be different. Darlington, not sure what happened there but if its who i think it is was he not the one who brought some ex premier league player in to manage durham city as well as a load of kids from abroad which was a disaster? Hope its better at brandon
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Post by pooliehopper on Dec 31, 2023 15:56:52 GMT
He has some agent company doesn't he? Hence how Darlington had a few Caribbean players and so did Durham City for a few years.
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Post by sikirk on Dec 31, 2023 17:07:29 GMT
He has some agent company doesn't he? Hence how Darlington had a few Caribbean players and so did Durham City for a few years. Yes i do recall darlington getting alot or Caribbean internationals, seemed bizare at that level and even more bizare at northern league level
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Post by pooliehopper on Dec 31, 2023 17:31:35 GMT
Some of them were pretty good to be honest, D'andre Wainwright looked a handful when at City and Quinaceo Hunt has played at a few NL teams as first choice goalkeeper.
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Post by townypride on Dec 31, 2023 20:27:35 GMT
This is indeed great news I hope everything goes well.
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Post by sergiogeorgini on Jan 2, 2024 22:02:18 GMT
Sorry to be the voice of doom but I’d be very cautious after this chairman’s stint involving Durham City. He brought players from all over the world, promised them the world and when it didn’t work, left them to hitch lifts back to their student accomodation after a bad defeat. Strikes me as a bit of a dreamer
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Post by sikirk on Jan 2, 2024 22:38:51 GMT
Sorry to be the voice of doom but I’d be very cautious after this chairman’s stint involving Durham City. He brought players from all over the world, promised them the world and when it didn’t work, left them to hitch lifts back to their student accomodation after a bad defeat. Strikes me as a bit of a dreamer Sure during his tenure young players from abroad were left stranded in crook mid-week and crook fans and comittee had to sort out taxis for them. Not good at all especially as taxis are scarce in crook mid-week
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Post by eastdurhamhopper on Jan 3, 2024 9:19:10 GMT
Sorry to be the voice of doom but I’d be very cautious after this chairman’s stint involving Durham City. He brought players from all over the world, promised them the world and when it didn’t work, left them to hitch lifts back to their student accomodation after a bad defeat. Strikes me as a bit of a dreamer I was coming here to say this exact thing. He appears to be another who can tell struggling clubs exactly what they want to hear and sell them a dream. I have a feeling Brandon may be in the same position they were 2 weeks ago come the end of the season.
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Post by sikirk on Jan 3, 2024 12:43:20 GMT
Sorry to be the voice of doom but I’d be very cautious after this chairman’s stint involving Durham City. He brought players from all over the world, promised them the world and when it didn’t work, left them to hitch lifts back to their student accomodation after a bad defeat. Strikes me as a bit of a dreamer I was coming here to say this exact thing. He appears to be another who can tell struggling clubs exactly what they want to hear and sell them a dream. I have a feeling Brandon may be in the same position they were 2 weeks ago come the end of the season. As the saying goes beggars cant be choosers and im sure the club will have been glad of any saviour. Lets hope it pans out better here than durham
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Post by cornishpasty on Jan 3, 2024 22:38:28 GMT
Whos the new manager anyone know?
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Post by insignia on Jan 3, 2024 23:36:43 GMT
Whos the new manager anyone know? Paul Mullen, Agathes assistant at Durham City. The rest is history.
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Post by spennyfanchris on Jan 4, 2024 14:28:44 GMT
Brandon United has informed the league that they will today formally withdraw their resignation. The club has brought in a new chairman and manager. They will re-start their fixtures on January 13 with a home fixture against Newcastle University. League chairman Glenn Youngman said: “We are delighted that Brandon United will remain in the league. “We have worked closely with them, including suspending their fixtures so they could attempt to keep the club going and it’s great news that they’ve been able to appoint a new chairman and manager to take the club forward.” www.northernfootballleague.org/news/brandon-withdraw-resignation-from-league/
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