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Post by Russgas on Dec 24, 2016 12:06:17 GMT
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Post by axegas on Dec 28, 2016 19:37:37 GMT
yes after what they have been through its great to see them back in Darlington.
Nice to see a mention of us in the article as well.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 29, 2016 11:54:45 GMT
Are they still playing in that massive 25,000 stadium?
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Post by Russgas on Dec 29, 2016 19:23:55 GMT
Are they still playing in that massive 25,000 stadium? No. not any more. Darlington were relegated three games before the end of the 2011-12 season. They went into administration with enormous debts.The then Chairman George Reynolds was sent to prison for tax evasion and money laundering. After that the club was taken over by a community trust. However, as the club ownership was transferred to the new owners without entering a CVA the club was demoted four divisions to the Northern League Division 1 on FA advice. Also the FA forced the club to change its name as it was supposed to be treated as a new club. The new owners chose Darlington 1883 and started again! The club moved from its former home, the Reynolds arena,the 25,000 seater stadium which was the source of all of the clubs administrations, and started ground-sharing with Bishop Auckland over 12 miles away. They have just moved back to Darlington on Boxing day,and are now ground sharing with Darlington RFC. They beat Halifax 3-2 on Monday and moved into the play off places of the Vanarama National League North. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 29, 2016 19:33:38 GMT
Are they still playing in that massive 25,000 stadium? No. not any more. Darlington were relegated three games before the end of the 2011-12 season. They went into administration with enormous debts.The then Chairman George Reynolds was sent to prison for tax evasion and money laundering. After that the club was taken over by a community trust. However, as the club ownership was transferred to the new owners without entering a CVA the club was demoted four divisions to the Northern League Division 1 on FA advice. Also the FA forced the club to change its name as it was supposed to be treated as a new club. The new owners chose Darlington 1883 and started again! The club moved from its former home, the Reynolds arena,the 25,000 seater stadium which was the source of all of the clubs administrations, and started ground-sharing with Bishop Auckland over 12 miles away. They have just moved back to Darlington on Boxing day,and are now ground sharing with Darlington RFC. They beat Halifax 3-2 on Monday and moved into the play off places of the Vanarama National League North. Cheers for that! What an absolute waste it was. 1500 fans watching in a 25,000 stadium. Must admit though it was a decent ground.  |
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Post by pirateman on Dec 30, 2016 18:53:27 GMT
No. not any more. Darlington were relegated three games before the end of the 2011-12 season. They went into administration with enormous debts.The then Chairman George Reynolds was sent to prison for tax evasion and money laundering. After that the club was taken over by a community trust. However, as the club ownership was transferred to the new owners without entering a CVA the club was demoted four divisions to the Northern League Division 1 on FA advice. Also the FA forced the club to change its name as it was supposed to be treated as a new club. The new owners chose Darlington 1883 and started again! The club moved from its former home, the Reynolds arena,the 25,000 seater stadium which was the source of all of the clubs administrations, and started ground-sharing with Bishop Auckland over 12 miles away. They have just moved back to Darlington on Boxing day,and are now ground sharing with Darlington RFC. They beat Halifax 3-2 on Monday and moved into the play off places of the Vanarama National League North. Cheers for that! What an absolute waste it was. 1500 fans watching in a 25,000 stadium. Must admit though it was a decent ground. I remember George Reynolds saying. 'It's easy. All you have to do is build a good stadium, then fill it.' or words very much to that effect. mmm |
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