Darlington Relegated 4 Divisions

[Hermit Crab]

The English FA have relegated Darlington FC 4 divisions today after they failed to agree a deal with creditors. They will start next season in Northern League division 1.

[blackpoolhibs]

Christ, any lower and they'd have ended up in the SPL.

[hibbybrian]

Christ, any lower and they'd have ended up in the SPL.

That would set a precedent for the SFA to drop der hun to the SPL G. :greengrin

[Hermit Crab]

They've had nothing but bad luck since they left feethams. The boy that built their new ground was a crook.

[Captain Trips]

Christ, any lower and they'd have ended up in the SPL.

Aye and passed Doug McClure on the way.

[SouthamptonHibs]

Haha...i wonder how far Rangers will drop? Prob just to 2nd place in SPL

[blackpoolhibs]

That would set a precedent for the SFA to drop der hun to the SPL G. :greengrin

Hi mate, you back home now?

[Hibrandenburg]

Christ, any lower and they'd have ended up in the SPL.

Lol, maybe they can buy the huns out.

[MSK]

the english fa have relegated darlington fc 4 divisions today after they failed to agree a deal with creditors. They will start next season in northern league division 1.ouch !!!!!

[hibsquaker]

We've been absolutely shafted......

Leeds: exit admin without a CVA - deducted 15 points
Luton: exit admin without a CVA - deducted 20 points
Boston: exit admin without a CVA - demoted one division
Northwich: exit admin without a CVA - demoted one division
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Farsley: fold mid-season - demoted one additional division
Ilkeston: fold mid-season - demoted one additional division
Chester: fold mid-season - demoted two additional divisions
Nuneaton: liquidated at the end of the season - demoted two divisions
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Darlington - exit admin without agreeing a CVA - demoted three divisions.

[Golden Bear]

They've had nothing but bad luck since they left feethams. The boy that built their new ground was a crook.

It was the same Contractor that built our new East Stand - or do you mean the actual owners?

[SouthamptonHibs]

Haha...i wonder how far Rangers will drop? Prob just to 2nd place in SPL

[Hermit Crab]

It was the same Contractor that built our new East Stand - or do you mean the actual owners?

Sorry the owners mate.

[hibsquaker]

It was the same Contractor that built our new East Stand - or do you mean the actual owners?

owner. George Reynolds

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Reynolds_(business)

[Hermit Crab]

We've been absolutely shafted......

Leeds: exit admin without a CVA - deducted 15 points
Luton: exit admin without a CVA - deducted 20 points
Boston: exit admin without a CVA - demoted one division
Northwich: exit admin without a CVA - demoted one division
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Farsley: fold mid-season - demoted one additional division
Ilkeston: fold mid-season - demoted one additional division
Chester: fold mid-season - demoted two additional divisions
Nuneaton: liquidated at the end of the season - demoted two divisions
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Darlington - exit admin without agreeing a CVA - demoted three divisions.

Yeah it's pash eh, I'm guessing my Darlington home and away tops from season 05/06 will now be collectors items ;-)

[Hermit Crab]

owner. George Reynolds

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Reynolds_(business)

Yeah that's the boy. Ruined a decent community club. Out of interest the last time I was in Darlington a few years ago feethams was still intact although over grown. Is that still the case??

[Jones28]

Ouch! See SPL, THIS is what should happen to Rangers, of course it wont. But if the SPL were fair it would. :rolleyes:

[hibbybrian]

Hi mate, you back home now?

Nah - I was back home last week but now back in Qatar :greengrin

I'll be uploading the pics / video in the next few days and will send you a link :wink:

[blackpoolhibs]

Nah - I was back home last week but now back in Qatar :greengrin

I'll be uploading the pics / video in the next few days and will send you a link :wink:

:thumbsup:

[hibsquaker]

Yeah that's the boy. Ruined a decent community club. Out of interest the last time I was in Darlington a few years ago feethams was still intact although over grown. Is that still the case??

Yip still there. Some developers have first dibs on the land after paying the attached cricket club (who owned the land) a deposit many years ago. The dream is obviously to return but it'll never happen.

The Tin Shed still stands!!! See the following around 1 min 50, you can see the remains of the tin shed in all it's glory!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3cUYLYFwpQ

[MSK]

Yip still there. Some developers have first dibs on the land after paying the attached cricket club (who owned the land) a deposit many years ago. The dream is obviously to return but it'll never happen.

The Tin Shed still stands!!! See the following around 1 min 50, you can see the remains of the tin shed in all it's glory!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3cUYLYFwpQThats quite sad actually..particularly as a section of the ground is still standing ..:agree:

[greenginger]

The English FA have relegated Darlington FC 4 divisions today after they failed to agree a deal with creditors. They will start next season in Northern League division 1.

That can't be right, have they not been listening to Donkey Doncaster. Don't they know there is no difference between a CVA and a liquidation/New Club exit from administration.

It is time the Donkey returned south to educate the tribes down there in the importance of sporting integrity. :greengrin

[Sergey]

That can't be right, have they not been listening to Donkey Doncaster. Don't they know there is no difference between a CVA and a liquidation/New Club exit from administration.

It is time the Donkey returned south to educate the tribes down there in the importance of sporting integrity. :greengrin

I'm fairly sure that Darlington FC were one of the clubs named a few years back that were under investigation for EBT's.

Sad when a club goes like this...but have a thought for clubs in the leagues in-between. It'll mean that some clubs don't get relegated/promoted because of their replacement in the league structure.

[HH81]

Halifax town went down to the same league few years ago. Back up to conference north now though.

Best thing in long run for them.

[Hibernia&Alba]

Why the hell did they build that huge empty stadium?


What a horrible situation for them

[One Day]

Aye and passed Doug McClure on the way.

ha ha I get it

[ronaldo7]

We've been absolutely shafted......

Leeds: exit admin without a CVA - deducted 15 points
Luton: exit admin without a CVA - deducted 20 points
Boston: exit admin without a CVA - demoted one division
Northwich: exit admin without a CVA - demoted one division
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Farsley: fold mid-season - demoted one additional division
Ilkeston: fold mid-season - demoted one additional division
Chester: fold mid-season - demoted two additional divisions
Nuneaton: liquidated at the end of the season - demoted two divisions
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Darlington - exit admin without agreeing a CVA - demoted three divisions.

Never mind mate. You and the boys still have the Hibees.:aok:

[hibsquaker]

Never mind mate. You and the boys still have the Hibees.:aok:

Indeed. It's in my blood now. Can't wait for next season. GGTTH

Darlo have been utterly shafted but at least we are free of dodgy chairman, the white elephant stadium and owned by the fans. We should have been put in the EvoStick. I'm surprised the police didn't have a says as there may be a few crowd issues in the Northern League. Plenty of derbies though!

Anyway, this is a Hibs forum!!!!

[LancsHibs]

owner. George Reynolds

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Reynolds_(business)

Let's hope he puts a bid in for Rangers, ha ha!

But seriously a shocker for Darlo, shame for the fans, have enjoyed my visits there in the past! Hope they are back up to the conference soon

[hibsquaker]

Let's hope he puts a bid in for Rangers, ha ha!

But seriously a shocker for Darlo, shame for the fans, have enjoyed my visits there in the past! Hope they are back up to the conference soon

"conference soon" !

We need to be back where we belong, in the league beating the chimp chokers still residing in League 1.

To think when George Reynolds said we'd be in the Premier League in 5 years when he built that stadium we lapped it up.

If we survive and get back in the conference in 5 years it'll be a major achievement.

[Hibrandenburg]

"Chimp Chokers" lol. Spent a lot of time in Darlington and met a few interesting characters. Will always have a wee soft spot for them.

[Hibernia Na Eir]

I think everyone wants same to happen to Huns but let's be honest, its never gonna happen to the HUNS.

[Highland Hibby]

This is brutal. I read the post on darlo uncovered about the fan wanting everyone to go to barrow the next day, for what could have been their last game. had a lump in ma throat reading it, everyone should go and have a look at it, it really sums up what it means to love your team. Best wishes to all darlo fans.

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

Didn't we sign Shelton Martis from Darlington? Maybe that is where their problems started. That and building a shiny brand new ground that they didn't need.

[LancashireHibby]

Halifax town went down to the same league few years ago. Back up to conference north now though.

Best thing in long run for them.
It's actually another level below that - equivalent level of North West Counties/North East Counties leagues (Brighouse Town etc)

[Lungo--Drom]

Glad I'm a Bamber Bridge fan now I read all that. Didn't realise Farsley had been struggling for cash.


We've been absolutely shafted......

Leeds: exit admin without a CVA - deducted 15 points
Luton: exit admin without a CVA - deducted 20 points
Boston: exit admin without a CVA - demoted one division
Northwich: exit admin without a CVA - demoted one division
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Farsley: fold mid-season - demoted one additional division
Ilkeston: fold mid-season - demoted one additional division
Chester: fold mid-season - demoted two additional divisions
Nuneaton: liquidated at the end of the season - demoted two divisions
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Darlington - exit admin without agreeing a CVA - demoted three divisions.

[Hermit Crab]

Darlo will piss that lge and come straight up next season :-)

[LancashireHibby]

Glad I'm a Bamber Bridge fan now I read all that. Didn't realise Farsley had been struggling for cash.
Farsley went bust a few years ago after over-stretching their finances in the Conference - they're now plain old Farsley FC rather than Farsley Celtic.