You have to wonder about stand-in Darlo manager Craig Liddle, can he walk on water, too? That is, at the same time as running a highly successful youth scheme involving under-9s right through to under-16s; and now producing Darlington’s third successive win at home to a very respectable Tamworth team. Whatever the truth, I can’t think of a better servant to the club on and off the pitch – who has given so much in return for so little personal reward. But if you’ve ever met the man, you’ll know what a quiet, unassuming person he is.
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And this latest win, 2-0, with goals from Adam Rundle and youngster Dale Hopson (who seems to be attracting a few visitors from higher up the leagues) has bombarded the Come On Darlo Prediction League with a mass of points – only 34 managers didn’t predict a home win (shame on you!!!). And with that Malcolm Cundick’s third XI has ascended the throne (for now) - sitting there with 62 points – his other two teams strangely had the same result :) :) :)
Chris Kane drops back to second on 59, but Jean Johnson’s eight-pointer moves her to third on 36. Long-distance man Martin Clarke jumps back into contention on 53 points with his max score, joining Neil Danby in fourth place.
And the host of other top scorers are: Alec Lawson, Alex Wilson, Alf Hutchinson, Andrew Serginson, Andrew Vernon, Avril Dent, Carl Hankin, Chris Mackenzie, Chris Walton, Colin Wakefield, Dave Woods, Diana Willsher, Ecnal Dnaleri, Edward Cundick, Frank Mann, James Cagney, John Baskerville, John Berry 1, Kevin Kidger, Lance Ireland, Lewis Raper, Mark Kirk, Mark Stephenson, Martin Cass, Michael Roberts, Neil Raper, Nick Walters, Paul Hodgson, Peter Ashmore 1, Peter White, Randolph Scott, Richard Widmark, Robert Mitchum, Steve Calvert 1, Steve Duffy 1, Steve McGarvie, Tim Hewitson, Will Caxton
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The bottom three become four – Andrew Pickersgill joining Luke Hewitson, Richard Soul and Thomas Jackson, all with 12 points. Bit hard to divide a wooden spoon into four!!!
Away to league leaders Wrexham on Wednesday night – live on TV if you have that pay-per-view channel tucked away in the nether regions of Sky. Can the miracle continue?
Pete
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Tuesday 29 November 2011
Sunday 20 November 2011
Lidds Weaves His Magic!
There’s been another two-week break in Darlington’s season, but Craig Liddle has continued to weave his magic right throughout the club’s teams. While the youth team goes from strength to strength winning through to an FA cup tie against Newcastle United at the Sports Direct Arena (yeah, right!), the first team travelled to Ebbsefleet with several of the youth team in the squad.
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And it was attacking midfielder Dale Hopson, making his frist team debut, who stole the show with a complete alround performance. His injury time goal giving the team a fine and deserved 3-1 win.
And ten managers found the midas touch with that scoreline – Malcolm Cundick’s third XI being the main beneficiaries moving up to second place on 54 behind Chris Kane on 59. Damian Dickson on 52 and Neil Danby on 50 complete those who’ve broken the half century barrier. Sarah Walton, 49; and Jean Johnson, 48; have slipped down to fifth and sixth, respectively.
Burt Lancaster (45) is just ahead of Ecnal Dnaleri (44) after both scored maximums, whilst Ecnal’s twin brother Lance also achieved a maximum and is now on 41. Alex Hope is well within shouting distance on 42.
Another star Robert Mitchum has 37 points in 30th place along with Stuart Williams, Malcolm Cundick also has his first team in sight of league glory, sitting in 37th place on 36 points. Julie Gardner is now creeping up that table on 35 points. Tony Taylor is almost out of the bottom half now on 29 points in joint 90th place.
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And it’s still only nine points for Luke Hewitson, Richard Soul and Thomas Jackson at the foot of the table – there was a time I thought they might get more than Darlo.
Pete
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And it was attacking midfielder Dale Hopson, making his frist team debut, who stole the show with a complete alround performance. His injury time goal giving the team a fine and deserved 3-1 win.
And ten managers found the midas touch with that scoreline – Malcolm Cundick’s third XI being the main beneficiaries moving up to second place on 54 behind Chris Kane on 59. Damian Dickson on 52 and Neil Danby on 50 complete those who’ve broken the half century barrier. Sarah Walton, 49; and Jean Johnson, 48; have slipped down to fifth and sixth, respectively.
Burt Lancaster (45) is just ahead of Ecnal Dnaleri (44) after both scored maximums, whilst Ecnal’s twin brother Lance also achieved a maximum and is now on 41. Alex Hope is well within shouting distance on 42.
Another star Robert Mitchum has 37 points in 30th place along with Stuart Williams, Malcolm Cundick also has his first team in sight of league glory, sitting in 37th place on 36 points. Julie Gardner is now creeping up that table on 35 points. Tony Taylor is almost out of the bottom half now on 29 points in joint 90th place.
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And it’s still only nine points for Luke Hewitson, Richard Soul and Thomas Jackson at the foot of the table – there was a time I thought they might get more than Darlo.
Pete
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Monday 7 November 2011
How's that for an eventful couple of weeks??
Well, that’s been an eventful couple of weeks – we’ve carelessly lost a manager and his assistant; we’ve lost just about every available match it’s possible to lose including 3-0 away at lower league Hinckley in the FA Cup qualifying round; we’ve lost the patience of owner Raj Singh who is publicly calling for all-round player pay cuts and foresees another club administration if he doesn’t get his way on a number of planning issues; and despite all this Darlington beat Telford 1-0 with a penalty from Marc Bridge-Wilkinson.
And there’s a sea-change at the top of the Come On Darlo Prediction League – three of the top four managers are ladies leading the way!!! Chris Kane’s latest eight-pointer has opened up a seven-point gap at the top, on 56 points. Early leader Sarah Walton re-appears in second on 49 and it’s only Damian Dickson who on 49 who prevents a female 1-2-3.
Have they had a more realistic view on Darlo scores? Or have they been using the old sticky pin method? No matter which, they’re showing the other managers the way to go.
Neil Danby’s max score moves him to joint fifth with Stephen Nicholson, both have 47 points. Malcolm Cundick’s third XI has never enjoyed so much success in seventh on 46; whilst our distant cousin Martin Clarke hangs in there on 45 points.
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Quite a few other managers also with top points: Alex Wilson, Andrew Ashmore, Arthur Dent, Billy Cass, Daniel Robinson, Emile Puttemans, Gary Woods, Ian Bonsall, James Longstreet, John Gutenberg, John Sainsbury, Julian Tutty, Lewis Raper, Lisa Picker, Matthew Ashmore, Nathan Bedford Forest, Neil Danby, Oliver Bainbridge, Peter Ashmore 2, Russell Jones 1, Stephen Atkinson, Steve Dickson, Steve Duffy 2, Terry Simpson, Will Caslon
Tail End Charlies are Thomas Jackson, Richard Soul, Luke Hewitson and Andrew Pickersgill . . . all long-time supporters of the prediction league who really should know better. But for now their 9 points tally binds them together. But is that gap opening up?
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And what next for Darlo? Well, we’ve another gap before the next game as we’re no longer in the FA Cup . . . so fingers crossed we’re here next time
Pete
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And there’s a sea-change at the top of the Come On Darlo Prediction League – three of the top four managers are ladies leading the way!!! Chris Kane’s latest eight-pointer has opened up a seven-point gap at the top, on 56 points. Early leader Sarah Walton re-appears in second on 49 and it’s only Damian Dickson who on 49 who prevents a female 1-2-3.
Have they had a more realistic view on Darlo scores? Or have they been using the old sticky pin method? No matter which, they’re showing the other managers the way to go.
Neil Danby’s max score moves him to joint fifth with Stephen Nicholson, both have 47 points. Malcolm Cundick’s third XI has never enjoyed so much success in seventh on 46; whilst our distant cousin Martin Clarke hangs in there on 45 points.
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Quite a few other managers also with top points: Alex Wilson, Andrew Ashmore, Arthur Dent, Billy Cass, Daniel Robinson, Emile Puttemans, Gary Woods, Ian Bonsall, James Longstreet, John Gutenberg, John Sainsbury, Julian Tutty, Lewis Raper, Lisa Picker, Matthew Ashmore, Nathan Bedford Forest, Neil Danby, Oliver Bainbridge, Peter Ashmore 2, Russell Jones 1, Stephen Atkinson, Steve Dickson, Steve Duffy 2, Terry Simpson, Will Caslon
Tail End Charlies are Thomas Jackson, Richard Soul, Luke Hewitson and Andrew Pickersgill . . . all long-time supporters of the prediction league who really should know better. But for now their 9 points tally binds them together. But is that gap opening up?
Check out the latest Prediction League Tables here
And what next for Darlo? Well, we’ve another gap before the next game as we’re no longer in the FA Cup . . . so fingers crossed we’re here next time
Pete
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