Wolves Casuals

“Beyond the
Dressing Room”
So, Tuesday night for anyone who is a Darlaston Town
1874 FC supporter or connected to the club was
probably their best occasion and game of football,
certainly since the club reformed in 2013. To watch the lads play against a
professional set up and compete must have been amazing to see. I say this
because whilst the match was being played most of the volunteers were frantically
pulling together working hard to provide our normal service to 3 times the number
we usually cater for.
The kitchen, bar, gate, maintenance, clean up, hospitality staff really did amazing.
Special thanks to our ball boys and mascots for carrying yourselves and the clubʼs
reputation so highly. Behind the scenes this week has been manic. Even though
the Wednesfield game was called off, volunteers were still at the club as we had a
private function on the evening, working well into the early hours of Sunday
morning donating their time just for the love of their club. Just a few hours later the
clean-up crew were back in action at 7am to get the clubhouse back into shape
ahead of games to played on Sunday morning and afternoon.
Last Sunday afternoon our ladies team were at home, so the Pavilion was serving
hot drinks and food until about 6 pm Sunday evening before the focus switched
onto the preparation required for Tuesday evenings celebrations and game. Cash
and Carry stock runs, food preparations, shopping for items, kit cleaning and
organisation, programme writing and printing. Games don't just happen at
Darlaston there is so much that goes into making it run like clockwork. Neil had
spent time a substantial number of hours drafting, planning and organising the
club so that when Tuesday came, we were all clear on our roles and jobs for the
evening making sure everything ran smoothly, which of course it did.
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