Rugbyroader Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 (edited) 16 minutes ago, Darvel legend said: I’m hearing macshane and Reilly both off to gartcairn and strong rumours big Andy going back to Talbot Andy leaves after bagging a signing on fee. Something seems badly wrong at Darvel if what you are saying is true. Why have things changed so dramatically and so quickly? Edited October 27, 2023 by Rugbyroader 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theesel1994 Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 1 minute ago, Rugbyroader said: Andy leaves after bagging a signing on fee. Something seems badly wrong at Darvel if what you are saying is true. Why have things changed so dramatically and so no quickly? Because they didn't beat Tranent? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugbyroader Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 3 minutes ago, theesel1994 said: Because they didn't beat Tranent? Can’t all be down to that. Did Gall know what the players were being paid or was Kennedy making up the wages from Los Pollos Hermanos. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southerner Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 16 minutes ago, Darvel legend said: I’m hearing macshane and Reilly both off to gartcairn and strong rumours big Andy going back to Talbot I thought Andy leaving Talbot was mutual between both parties due to the service he gave us. I would be surprised 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbaxters Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 3 minutes ago, southerner said: I thought Andy leaving Talbot was mutual between both parties due to the service he gave us. I would be surprised Pleasantly? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darvel legend Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 7 minutes ago, southerner said: I thought Andy leaving Talbot was mutual between both parties due to the service he gave us. I would be surprised It might be nonsense but that’s the rumours 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bestsinceslicebread Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 44 minutes ago, Darvel legend said: I’m hearing macshane and Reilly both off to gartcairn and strong rumours big Andy going back to Talbot Yeah Both are going to Gartcairn, unless something untoward stops it from happening 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superpollok Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 𝘾𝙡𝙪𝙗 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 In light of recent speculation surrounding Darvel’s financial position and following a number of significant player transfers, the Board would like to put on record that the Club is forecasting a deficit in this season’s financial accounts. This deficit is a culmination of absent sponsor revenue, increased maintenance/service costs and a Scottish Cup exit. The Scottish Cup campaign has put a real dent in the budget, which has been a healthy figure over the last few seasons. The board met last week and has reviewed the Club’s strategic vision, and after careful review has concluded that with our current financial circumstances we need to balance the books through reducing our player budget. I am sure our fans will appreciate the philosophy of the team built over the last few seasons has been aimed at reaching promotion and capable of competing within the league above, whereas we now must align with short-medium term ambitions in our next phase approach towards sustainability. We will aim to achieve this through additional revenue streams where the Club has since made good head way with discussions over the recent week(s). The Club wants to remain within WoSL Premier competitive environment, where we can continue to thrive within our community, remain sustainable, go far in both regional/non-regional trophies and plan long term development of current infrastructure. We want to have utilisation of the academy player model and players within community; which will strengthen the Club longer term. Currently the management team have intimated that they wish to see through the evolution of Darvel - which is hugely important to the Club given their pedigree and experience. Tony and his team have worked tirelessly since appointment, despite the timescales between appointment and season commencement, which meant constraints on them fully getting their own stamp on things. Over the coming months there will be a degree of change within the current playing squad which is still to be decided jointly between Club/Management Team, so we ask that fans are supportive of the proposed measures, for better days ahead. The profile of the Club has risen remarkably in the current non-league sphere, given its ambition and significant investment in our playing surface, dressing rooms, floodlighting and SFA licensing modifications - all backed by personal investment from Club President, John Gall, who helped set out this vision for Darvel. Selling out Recreation Park to over 3000 fans at the turn of the year and just missing out on the Quarter Finals of Scottish Cup, has compounded just how far Darvel’s investment has taken us in recent years. This can continue to be in the hopes and dreams of Darvel fans season upon season and doesn’t stop because the short-medium term ambitions has changed. Whilst the Club continues to grow - we pledge for anyone to get in touch, who feels they could offer a different dynamic to help achieve the evolution of Darvel. We are an inclusive, diverse and approachable Club with a broad demographic of committee and board. We don’t profess to be anything other than a group of like minded individuals who share that common goal of making something better for the community we live/work in. Together we are stronger 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wile E Coyote Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 Long winded way of saying the money is gone, we are going back to district level obscurity again 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darvel legend Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 How u could put a Scottish cup run in a budget is a shambles if u do get it it gos into next years pot surely 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanner Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 In case anyone looking in is bemused at folk taking pleasure in this turn of events. Unlucky indeed. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shibuya Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 13 minutes ago, Shanner said: In case anyone looking in is bemused at folk taking pleasure in this turn of events. Unlucky indeed. Enjoy the WOSFL 4th division. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funky monkey Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 I'm not sure there'll be much sympathy for Darvel on here. Having said that, the fall from grace has happened far sooner than any of us could have imagined. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newguy Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 Just now, funky monkey said: I'm not sure there'll be much sympathy for Darvel on here. Having said that, the fall from grace has happened far sooner than any of us could have imagined. Fall from grace? What division are you in again? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funky monkey Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 Just now, Newguy said: Fall from grace? What division are you in again? Clutching at straws there 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newguy Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 Just now, funky monkey said: Clutching at straws there Just now, funky monkey said: Clutching at straws there Nah just looking at the table was wondering where you were! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceejayar Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 40 minutes ago, superpollok said: 𝘾𝙡𝙪𝙗 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 In light of recent speculation surrounding Darvel’s financial position and following a number of significant player transfers, the Board would like to put on record that the Club is forecasting a deficit in this season’s financial accounts. This deficit is a culmination of absent sponsor revenue, increased maintenance/service costs and a Scottish Cup exit. The Scottish Cup campaign has put a real dent in the budget, which has been a healthy figure over the last few seasons. The board met last week and has reviewed the Club’s strategic vision, and after careful review has concluded that with our current financial circumstances we need to balance the books through reducing our player budget. I am sure our fans will appreciate the philosophy of the team built over the last few seasons has been aimed at reaching promotion and capable of competing within the league above, whereas we now must align with short-medium term ambitions in our next phase approach towards sustainability. We will aim to achieve this through additional revenue streams where the Club has since made good head way with discussions over the recent week(s). The Club wants to remain within WoSL Premier competitive environment, where we can continue to thrive within our community, remain sustainable, go far in both regional/non-regional trophies and plan long term development of current infrastructure. We want to have utilisation of the academy player model and players within community; which will strengthen the Club longer term. Currently the management team have intimated that they wish to see through the evolution of Darvel - which is hugely important to the Club given their pedigree and experience. Tony and his team have worked tirelessly since appointment, despite the timescales between appointment and season commencement, which meant constraints on them fully getting their own stamp on things. Over the coming months there will be a degree of change within the current playing squad which is still to be decided jointly between Club/Management Team, so we ask that fans are supportive of the proposed measures, for better days ahead. The profile of the Club has risen remarkably in the current non-league sphere, given its ambition and significant investment in our playing surface, dressing rooms, floodlighting and SFA licensing modifications - all backed by personal investment from Club President, John Gall, who helped set out this vision for Darvel. Selling out Recreation Park to over 3000 fans at the turn of the year and just missing out on the Quarter Finals of Scottish Cup, has compounded just how far Darvel’s investment has taken us in recent years. This can continue to be in the hopes and dreams of Darvel fans season upon season and doesn’t stop because the short-medium term ambitions has changed. Whilst the Club continues to grow - we pledge for anyone to get in touch, who feels they could offer a different dynamic to help achieve the evolution of Darvel. We are an inclusive, diverse and approachable Club with a broad demographic of committee and board. We don’t profess to be anything other than a group of like minded individuals who share that common goal of making something better for the community we live/work in. Together we are stronger The statement is all well and good till the last paragraph, there were plenty willing to help but it was Galls way or no way, Darvel have also barred people from social media accounts by association, they don’t want any negative comments or constructive criticism on their social media pages, it’s hardly a common goal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funky monkey Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 4 minutes ago, Newguy said: Nah just looking at the table was wondering where you were! We are doing just fine thanks. A big game tomorrow against Cowdenbeath and currently on a 10 game unbeaten run. Back to Darvel, give us your honest take on that statement and what you think the future holds for the club. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newguy Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 2 minutes ago, funky monkey said: We are doing just fine thanks. A big game tomorrow against Cowdenbeath and currently on a 10 game unbeaten run. Back to Darvel, give us your honest take on that statement and what you think the future holds for the club. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newguy Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 Well everyone knew before the end of last season the budget was getting cut even if Kennedy was still there the players on the big money were getting moved on! The statement to me says they cutting cloth accordingly to the level they are playing at. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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