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from the dugout V GAINSBOROUGH TRINITY >> WITH Directors Chief Executive Officer: David Johnston John Tempest Darlington 1883 Supporters Society We were very determined to get things Limited right last Saturday. Football Manager: Martin Gray ood evening everyone and welcome to our first full Assistant manager: Gseason at Blackwell Meadows. Coach: Sean Gregan Scout: We got off to a great start last Saturday when we Psychologist: Darren Sutton DARLINGTON’S PREMIER LEISURE SCHEME won by 2-0 at Salford, it’s always nice to begin a new Kit Manager: Bradley Blythe campaign with three points. Assistant Kit Manager: Gary Smith Physios: Jimmy Nesbitt We put a lot of preparation into the game in the week Darlington Football Club Officials beforehand, and the players took everything on board Club Secretary: Jonathan Jowett and carried out our instructions perfectly. Matchday secretary: Rob Jones Some of the lads, like me, were hurt by the defeat at Communications and Media manager: Ray Simpson Salford on the last day of the season, and we were Safety Officer: Graham Reeves very determined to put things right. We were pretty Accounts: Malcolm Davison confident going into the game after drawing against Hospitality: Joanne Cameron Gateshead and Guiseley in our last two pre season Retail Manager: Lynn Jasper Football in the Community Lead coach: matches, and with a strong mindset I thought we just Deano Browne about dominated the game. Boardroom Host: Colin Ward David Ferguson took both his goals well, and I thought Match Officials Host: Terry Farley we defended very well as a team. When Salford had Photographers: Nick Burton/Theresa Clear Media/Video: Kevin Luff the ball, our players made it very hard for them by Media/Fans’ Radio: Andrew Simpson closing players down and marking them tight, and we To contact the club, send an email to forced them into making mistakes. [email protected] [email protected] The players have set the standard now, they know that [email protected] I expect at least a similar performance now in every Website: darlingtonfootballclub.co.uk game, there is no point in winning at Salford and Programme Team then producing a sub standard performance against Ray Simpson (editor), Craig Stoddart, Gainsborough tonight. We had a real hunger and Simon Weatherill, Lynn Jasper, Anthony desire on Saturday, and I want the same again. McMaster, Chris Sykes, Steve Rees, Kevin Luff, Neil Raper, Wayne Raper, I must thank you for your great support on Saturday. Peter Haygarth, Frank Tweddle, Joanne Cameron, John Tempest, Simon Hahn, There was a really good atmosphere in the visiting Andrew Alton, Rob Jones, Darren Sutton end, and there was some very loud noise, especially and Leigh Edwards when the goals went in. I’ve said many times before, Darlington 1883 Ltd. is a company limited by share, your backing really does make a difference. registered in England and Wales with company number 07914690. This will be our first game on the new Blackwell Registered office: Blackwell Meadows, Grange Meadows pitch, I would like to thank everyone who Road, Darlington, County Durham DL1 5NR has worked on it during the summer, and hopefully Accountants: Total Tax Solutions we’ll see lots of goals – in the right end! 2 Peel Court, St. Cuthberts Way PROUD TO SPONSOR Happy new season everyone – enjoy the game. Darlington, Co Durham, DL1 1GB Designed by: KINSHIP, DARLINGTON FC www.designbykinship.co.uk Martin Printed by: MT Print, Darlington www.mtprint.co.uk

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Coming to Blackwell Meadows today... Gainsborough Trinity

Simon Hahn has been doing some research on today’s opponents, Gainsborough Trinity. Kidderminster Harriers which would go on LAST MATCHES to prove the difference. Defeat on the final FC United of Manchester 5 –1 Gainsborough day at FC United of Manchester could have sent them down, but Worcester also lost so On the final day of last season Gainsborough KEY MOMENTS IN GAINSBOROUGH’S HISTORY Trinity stayed up by a nail-biting point. needed a result to secure their place in the National League North. While they travelled • Formed in 1873 as Trinity Recreationists to FC United, Worcester went to champions • Elected to Football League Second Division in 1891 before dropping to the Midland GAINSBOROUGH’S 2016/17 AFC Fylde starting the day one point behind. League in 1912. SEASON STATS Trinity took an early lead through Chris • Founding member of Northern in 1969 where they stayed until Top scorer -- Ashley Worsfold 8 goals. Salt, but a hat-trick from George Thomson 2004/05. along with goals from Matt Wolfenden and Collected 13 points away from home Jerome Wright sealed the win for the hosts. • Have been in the National North since the 2004-05 season, finishing fourth in season Conceded 16 goals after the 80th minute Thankfully for Gainsborough they survived 2011/12, but lost in the play offs to Nuneaton Never made the top half of the table – their the drop as Worcester also lost, 4-2 at AFC • Have appeared in the first round of the FA Cup 36 times, and between seasons 1927 highest place all season was 13th Fylde. and 1939 reached the second round of the FA Cup on eight occasions Gainsborough 1 Leamington 2 • Trinity’s Northolme ground has been a home of sport for nearly 150 years, beginning Trinity lost at home on Saturday to life as a cricket ground. The record attendance for a football match was recorded in LAST SIX GAMES OF SEASON 2016-17 Leamington even though they took an early the Midland League during the 1940’s when 9,760 witnessed a game against near 29/04/2017 FC United of Manchester (A) Lost lead when Ashley Worsfold scored from an neighbours Scunthorpe United. 5-1 Alex Simmons pass on 18 minutes. Ahmed 22/04/2017 Kidderminster Harriers (H) Drew Obeng quickly equalised for Leamington 1-1 with a good shot, and then on 72 minutes DARLINGTON CONNECTIONS WITH Altrincham who would go on to finish 17/04/2017 Brackley Town (A) Drew 0-0 Obeng scored the winner after two GAINSBOROUGH: bottom. They travelled to Heritage Park to 14/07/2017 Salford City (H) Won 1-0 Gainsborough defenders collided. face us in October having won three games , who was manager of Quakers 08/04/2017 Stockport County (H) Lost 1-0 Gainsborough Trinity: Walton, Gater, Davie, when we won the GM Vauxhall Conference from five, where despite falling behind, Clarke (sub Williams, 87), Jacklin, Evans, 01/04/2017 Chorley (A) Lost 4-0 title and Fourth Division titles in 1990 and two goals from Terry Galbraith helped us Simmons (sub Wells, 76), Richards, Jarman 1991, had a brief spell as Gainsborough to a 5-2 victory. Like ourselves clean sheets (sub Wafula, 76), Worsfold, King. Subs not proved to be elusive for Trinity, who only manager in 2010. LAST SIX SEASONS used: Lacey, Storey. kept three during their league campaign. Apart from the two league games last Dave Frecklington became manager in 2016/2017 National League North Points 36 season, Quakers beat Gainsborough in the February with the goal of keeping the side Position 19th SQUAD: first round of the FA Cup in season 1946-47, in the division. He had to wait till the fourth 2015/2016 National League North Points 50 Manager: Dave Frecklington Harry Clarke scoring both goals in the 2-1 last game of the season for his first win, Position 16th Goalkeeper: Richard Walton win. but it was a memorable 1-0 victory over 2014/2015 National League North Points 50 Defenders: Josh Lacey, Ellis Storey, Nathan Salford City. He would have had his first Position 17th Stainfield, Chris Salt, Michael Jacklin, Ioan victory in March over ourselves, but for a LAST SEASON 2013/2014 National League North Points 45 Evans dramatic 97th minute equaliser from Dave The 2016/17 season was a struggle for Position 16th Syers in a 3-3 draw. After victory over the Midfielders: Tom Davie, Charlie Gater, Trinity from the word go. In their first nine Ammies they picked up vital points against 2012/2013 National League North Points 66 Jonathan Wafula, Jordan Richards, Shane games they managed only one win, against tough opposition in Brackley Town and Position 8th Clarke, Johnathan Williams, Craig King, Gavin Rothery 2011/2012 National League North Points 74 Position 4th Forwards: Bradley Wells, Alex Simmons, Ashley Worsfold, Nathan Jarman

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Coming to Blackwell Meadows today... Gainsborough Trinity

PLAYERS TO WATCH: as the club lifted the FA Trophy before Nathan Jarman – Captain joining Gainsborough in May 2015.

Ashley Worsfold – Striker

Striker Ashley Worsfold is a player whom Dave Frecklington – Manager we have faced many times in recent years. Two seasons ago he was playing for Buxton Manager Frecklington had a playing career Experienced striker Jarman comes as one in the Evo-Stik Premier before joining as a midfielder at Lincoln City as well as of Trinity's most dangerous goal threats. The Gainsborough last summer. After previously many years in the local non-league game, captain signed a new contract in May taking playing in the second tier of non-league He joined Gainsborough in February a pay cut to stay at the club. He started his football for Harrogate Town, he dropped this year and helped steer the club to career at , when he had spells on down a level, where he was a strike partner safety on the final day. The young manager loan at Bury and Worksop Town. In 2007 he with our former striker Liam Hardy at has had spells at Lincoln United, whom he moved to Grimsby Town where he played Buxton, before moving back up to the guided to the play-offs and Spalding United. 47 times, but despite three seasons at the National League North. club he was unable to nail down a regular first team place. After a spell at Corby Town he left for Alfreton whom he helped avoid Tom Davie – Ex Quaker relegation from the National Premier. He Midfielder Tom Davie had a month long loan dropped down a division to join Chester and spell with us last season. He played three was part of the squad that won promotion times for us, all coming from the bench, to the top level of non-league football as which saw us pick up four points. they lifted the National North championship he was on loan to us. Davie had previously Tom, who started his career at Hull City – our own Dominic Collins was in the same played for Gainsborough before having a before moving on to North Ferriby, Frickley squad. He enjoyed two successful years at loan spell with them last season which led and Park Avenue, from whom North Ferriby United, scoring over 30 times to a permanent move.

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Last time we met

Darlington: Jameson, Marrs, Watson (sub Burgess 46), Turnbull, Brown, Galbraith, Thompson, Falkingham (sub Syers 60), Beck, Hardy (sub Cartman 56), Gillies Subs Bell, Davie Bookings: Watson, Hardy

GARY BROWN SCORES AGAINST GAINSBOROUGH Goals: Jarman (22 mins, 0-1), Galbraith (40 mins, 1-1), Brown (46 mins, 2-1), Reid (54 mins, 2-2), > 15TH OCTOBER 2016 Cartman (75 mins, 3-2), Galbraith (77 mins, 4-2), Syers (82 mins, 5-2) Darlington 5 Gainsborough 2 Attendance: 1,424

Terry Galbraith scored twice from the spot Josh Falkingham was harshly penalised for and missed another as we easily beat handball as the ball came in from the left, Gainsborough at Heritage Park. and James Reid sent Jameson the wrong After Quakers went close three times, way. Gainsborough shocked us by taking the lead Quakers made two subs in Nathan Cartman on 22 minutes when Nathan Jarman got and David Syers, and they changed the away and fired across Peter Jameson. game. Quakers regained the lead on 75 Quakers were awarded a penalty on 38 minutes when Thommo crossed deep from minutes when a left wing cross by Josh the right to the far post where Mark Beck Gillies was handled by defender Josh Lacey, did extremely well to lay the ball back for but Gainsborough keeper George Willis Cartman to turn home his second goal of dived low to his right and pushed Terry the season. Galbraith’s penalty on to the post. Quakers went 4-2 up when new signing Quakers then gained a free kick from the David Syers burst through the middle and left which was floated in by Gillies, and the was fouled by Jake Picton just inside the assistant immediately flagged for a penalty area. The referee pointed to the spot for the for a foul on Mark Beck. This time Tez beat fourth time in the game, and Tez sent the keeper the wrong way. the keeper in the same corner. Offer is subject to availability and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Offer can be withdrawn at any time. Alcoholic drinks may only be served to customers over the age Quakers went ahead in the first minute of It was 5-2 on 81 minutes when Beck laid the of 18. Voucher must be presented to a member of staff before ordering. Photocopies will not be accepted. Maximum table size of 8 guests. Glass of wine is subject to 125ml red, white the second half when Stephen Thompson ball off nicely for Syers to run on and beat or rose house wine. Glass of wine can be exchanged to a pint of Carlsberg, Tetley’s, Pepsi, Diet Pepsi or Schweppes Lemonade. Images are for illustrational purposes only. played a short corner to Tez, who crossed the keeper with a low left foot shot. Grange Road Darlington County Durham DL3 8QH T: +44 (0) 3301027238 to the far post where Gary Brown headed If Tez had scored all three penalties, we E: [email protected] W: www.blackwellgrangehotel.com firmly past the keeper. reckon it would have been the first time ever Gainsborough were awarded a penalty – the that a Darlo player has scored a hat trick of penalties. third of the game -- on 54 minutes when WEDNESDAY 9TH AUGUST 2017 > 11 WWW.DARLINGTONFOOTBALLCLUB.CO.UK “FOR FANS, FOR FOOTBALL, FOR EVER”

moving to Sheffield United promotion in 1983-84, then > CALVIN PLUMMER in November 1980. He joined played for Peterborough One-time Gainsborough GAINSBOROUGH TRINITY Wimbledon in March 1982 United and Chesterfield Trinity striker Calvin Plummer and was leading marksman again. Making nearly 500 starred as Chesterfield in 1984-85. Following spells League appearances overall, reached the Fourth Division at West Brom and Plymouth he moved to Boston United play-off final in 1989-90. Argyle, he returned to in July 1987, then briefly Signing professional for THE UNLIKELY LADS Rotherham in November Gainsborough four months Nottingham Forest in 1988 and starred in their later, before spells as player- February 1981, he appeared Football historian LEIGH EDWARDS profiles 1988-89 Fourth Division title coach at Matlock Town and for ’s star- ten big-name Gainsborough Trinity players triumph. He joined Crewe Shepshed Charterhouse. studded side in the top- Alexandra in September 1991 He has since been a sales flight and initially joined not usually associated with the club and helped win promotion manager in financial services. Chesterfield as part of the in 1993-94, then appeared for Danny Wilson deal in January Denaby United and Maltby 1983. He reunited with Peter > NORMAN CURTIS to reach the League Cup > NEIL Main, becoming a builder in Taylor at Derby County in Former Gainsborough fifth round in 1966-67 and WARNOCK Sheffield. August 1983, then appeared Trinity left-back Norman 1968-69, he joined Plymouth Neil > IAN MELLOR for Barnsley, Forest again Argyle in February 1971. He Curtis starred as Sheffield Warnock Former Gainsborough and Plymouth Argyle before moved to Bradford City Wednesday won the began his Trinity striker Ian Mellor rejoining Chesterfield in July in September 1972 and Second Division title on managerial starred in Brighton’s 1976- 1989. Making almost 250 featured in that season's FA three occasions. Following career at 77 promotion success. He League appearances overall, Cup third round victory over wartime service in the Gainsborough turned professional with he moved to Gainsborough Blackpool. Making almost Royal Navy, he joined Trinity. A former Manchester City in December in September 1991, then 200 League appearances Gainsborough and helped winger, he had spells 1969 and remained in the assisted other non-League overall, he then briefly played win the Midland League with Chesterfield, Rotherham, top-flight after joining clubs. for Gainsborough, becoming title in 1948-49. He moved Hartlepool, Scunthorpe, Norwich City for £65,000 in > IAN GORE to Sheffield Wednesday in a porter at Bradford Royal Aldershot, Barnsley, York, March 1973. Sold to Brian One-time Gainsborough January 1950 and was given Infirmary. Crewe and Burton Albion, Clough’s Brighton for a then Trinity central defender Ian his First Division debut > ROY ELLAM then was Gainsborough’s > KENNY BURNS club record £40,000 in May Gore featured prominently against Bolton Wanderers player-boss from July 1980 One-time Gainsborough 1974, ‘Spider’ was the perfect Ex-Scotland international in Blackpool's 1991-92 ten months later, becoming until returning to Burton Trinity central defender Roy foil for Peter Ward, reuniting central defender Kenny Fourth Division play-off their regular penalty-taker. as manager in February Ellam was ever-present in with Alan Oakes at Chester Burns had a spell as final triumph. A former Making over 300 Football 1981. Taking charge of Huddersfield Town’s 1969-70 in February 1978. He moved Gainsborough Trinity’s Birmingham City apprentice, League appearances for the Scarborough in July 1986, he Second Division title triumph. to Sheffield Wednesday in player-coach during the he turned professional in Owls, he joined Doncaster led them to the Conference Signing professional for June 1979, then had spells 1989-90 campaign. Starting May 1986 but failed to secure Rovers as player-manager title in 1986-87, then became Bradford City in May 1960, with Bradford City, Tsun with Birmingham, he was a a first-team slot and moved in August 1960. Later with Notts County’s boss in he was ever-present in their Wan, Worksop, Matlock and promotion winner in 1971-72 via Southport to Blackpool Buxton, he ran a sports shop January 1989 and plotted two 1973-74 promotion near-miss briefly Gainsborough under and moved to Nottingham in January 1988. He also in Gainsborough, then was promotion campaigns. Briefly and joined Huddersfield , becoming a Forest in July 1977. He was featured in the 1989-90 FA a sales rep for Carlsberg and with Torquay United, he has in January 1966. He was a commercial executive with ‘Footballer of the Year’ Cup run and 1990-91 Fourth settled in York. since managed Huddersfield, League Cup semi-finalist in the PFA in Manchester. when they won the League Division play-off final. Joining Plymouth, Oldham Athletic, > RONNIE BROWN 1967-68 and ever-present > ANDY KOWALSKI Championship and League Torquay United in August in the top-flight in two Sheffield United, Crystal Cup in 1977-78. Starring in One-time Gainsborough Former Gainsborough Trinity 1995, he moved to Doncaster consecutive seasons. Moving Palace, QPR, Leeds and two consecutive European Trinity winger Ronnie Brown midfielder Andy Kowalski Rovers in March 1996 and to Leeds United in August Rotherham. Cup final triumphs, he joined helped Blackpool to regain featured in Chesterfield's made almost 300 League 1972, he featured in their 1973- > STEWART EVANS Leeds United in October top-flight status in 1969- 1981 Anglo-Scottish Cup appearances overall. He had 74 League Championship 1981, then appeared for 70. He impressed with Former Gainsborough Trinity final triumph. Previously a spell with Boreham Wood success as Gordon McQueen’s Derby County, Barnsley, Whitley Bay before moving striker Stewart Evans was a with Alfreton, he moved to before joining Gainsborough understudy, then played for Sutton Town, Stafford to Blackpool in November key figure in Wimbledon’s rise Chesterfield in February 1973 in September 1999 and has Huddersfield again, Mossley Rangers, Grantham Town, 1965 and made his First from the Fourth Division to and starred in their 1979-80 settled in Lytham St Annes. and Gainsborough, becoming Gainsborough and Ilkeston Division debut in their 1-1 First. Initially with Rotherham promotion near-miss. He manager. He was later a Town. He became a publican, draw at home to Newcastle United, he had a spell joined Doncaster Rovers in five months later. Helping publican near Dewsbury. with Gainsborough before then a sales rep and is now a June 1983 and helped win Forest ambassador.

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Building the future

together >> BY DAVID JOHNSTON

Good evening, everyone, and welcome to our first home game of the season. t’s great to be kicking As I’ve said previously, I’ve played really well, and like Ioff our league season been working on the club’s you, I was very proud of at Blackwell Meadows, strategy for the medium them. After the first five especially after all the and long-term future, minutes I thought we hard work that has been and I’m hoping to have controlled the first half, going on during the close something to present to and we deserved to go in season. The pitch has been the fanbase in the coming at half time 1-0 up, and completely re-laid and is weeks. I need to make sure possibly even 2-0. Salford getting better all the time, that everything stacks up had some pressure at the the seats in the stand on properly before I present start of the second half, the far side have been it, which I’m sure you’ll but we defended well raised, the foundations for appreciate. and they eventually ran the new seated stand have Martin has worked hard on out of ideas. It was a great been completed and the strengthening his playing counter attack goal that dugouts have been moved squad during the summer, finished them off and I back to improve the view. and hopefully he will have don’t think many people The next stage of work a created a squad that will could grumble about the on the ground is the challenge for promotion result. Their directors were steelwork erection and from this league. I was very sporting in their praise cladding of the new very impressed by pre- and recognised that we seated stand, hopefully the season, especially the deserved to win. orders will be placed in two good away draws Thank you for your support, September and October. against National League you have been fantastic in We must thank all of opponents. We have a very continuing to raise finance those who have worked challenging first month, for the club and you will on the pitch and the with matches against two play an important part in infrastructure during the of the relegated clubs determining the club’s summer and I’m sure and a local derby against future. everyone will see the Spennymoor. We have Finally, I’d like to difference for the better. seven league games in welcome the Directors, August and another five in From a personal point of Management, players and September plus hopefully view, I have done a lot of staff of Gainsborough to two FA Cup ties, so we will work behind the scenes Blackwell Meadows and I need to be at our best. since my last notes on our hope that everyone enjoys official website and good What a great start to the the game. progress has been made season it was at Salford with everybody concerned. last Saturday. The lads TOM PORTAS LAUNCHES THE VIRGIN TRAINS 25 PER CENT DISCOUNT. DISCOUNT TRAVEL SCHEME.

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New striker James Caton says that he wants to put his career back on track with Quakers.

ames, 23, has played in year, it was stop-start and I the Championship and didn’t get going.” JLeague Two, but after James sees his move to half a season of inactivity Blackwell Meadows as a at previous club Dover, he’s means of resurrecting his very keen on playing regular career, and his first training football again. session with the rest of the His career started with a lads persuaded him that more “I want to win good grounding at Bolton joining Quakers was the right central role, my favourite Wanderers, but unfortunately thing to do. position is number 10. Another promotion with he didn’t get near the first “It’s important for me now thing that swayed me to come team. “I started off at Bolton to have a good run of games here was that the manager Darlington.” when I was a 9 year old and in the team, and get back to sees me in a central position. had a good football education enjoying football. That’s why “I want to win promotion there until I was 18, and then we’re all involved, you want to got a move to Blackpool. with Darlington. I followed be playing; you don’t want to the progress of the team “I went straight into their first be sitting on the bench. It’s last season, and they were team, and made my debut in important that I get going, very unlucky, it was only the Championship for them. I and really get my career circumstances that they didn’t was there for two years, then moving again. get into the play offs. There’s when my contract finished, “I had a few clubs interested no reason why we can’t get I went on to Shrewsbury in me, but it was important into the play offs this season.” for two seasons. I wouldn’t that I chose the right one for James played a big role in that change anything about my me. I came to training with two years at Blackpool, but terrific 2-0 away win at Salford Darlington one night and last Saturday when he formed it was just unfortunate that had a good chat with the I had five managers in that a very good understanding manager, and I really enjoyed with Mark Beck up front. UNDER THE MICROSCOPE time. I managed to be in the the training session to be first team with every single honest. “The result was brilliant,” manager, but when you’re he said. “Salford are one a young lad, sometimes you “We did a lot of individual of the teams that people don’t get the experience stuff, and the squad was have predicted to be in the that you need and that was split between defenders, play offs, and to get that unfortunate. midfielders and strikers. I like sort of result away from that, because if you have a “When I went to Shrewsbury, home against them was manager who wants to work tremendous. the first season was great with individuals as players, because we won promotion he’s going to get the best out “They couldn’t cope with the James to League One, but then they way we played, we had a lot of you. I definitely think that changed formation to 3-5-2, we’re on the same page, and of the ball in their half and we and the manager didn’t see that session made me want caused them problems with me fitting in. It didn’t quite to join because I definitely feel our pace. work out for me then, and that I can have a good one- “Personally I would have liked I had a good loan spell at to-one relationship with the to have seen a couple more Lincoln during my time there. manager, and see him getting chances come my way, but Caton I really enjoyed my time at the best out of me. Becky and I pushed up on Sincil Bank, I played really “People wonder whether I’m a their centre halves and it got a well but they didn’t sign me. bit physical at times. That was my first experience winger or a striker, but I think of playing in the National the problem is that when you “I was happy with the way I League. I went to Southport, have a bit of pace, sometimes played, it was a big scalp for did well there and had a good managers think because of us on the opening day, but we run of games, but when I went that you can only play on the know that we have to keep to Dover at the turn of the wing. Personally I prefer a winning matches.”

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he reserves are hopeful of making a real challenge for the Wearside TLeague title this season. The team started last season as Horden REFLECTIONS CW and were struggling near the bottom of the table, but after Quakers took over Reserves their fixtures and the name was changed ready for action to Darlington FC reserves, then results 5TH AUGUST 2017 | SALFORD CITY 0 DARLINGTON 2 greatly improved. There was a six game winning run in the spring that helped them finish in a creditable midtable hat a great start to the season by it left footed into the bottom corner. position. Quakers against the big spending Salford had a couple of chances early in Joint manager Mark Fanning said; “We Wpromotion favourites. the second half that keeper really believe that we have a squad that is Salford turned full time professional during comfortably saved, but after that Quakers good enough to challenge for the league the summer and brought in several new snuffed them out, and waited for their title. The lads that we put in the team players, but it was Quakers who looked the moment on the break. from October onwards showed great full time team, because they were more And that arrived in stoppage time when sub improvement as the season progressed, polished, disciplined and enterprising. Harvey Saunders broke away up the right, and if that improvement continues and Salford had a brief spell at the start of the pulled a couple of defenders towards him, they can be consistent, then I believe that game and a ten minute spell in the second, and he rolled the ball across the box for we can be in the title race.” but apart from that Quakers were well in Fergie to knock home. The team has three joint managers – Mark control. The whole team, and particularly More celebrations in the Darlo end, and a Fanning, Paul Aldsworth and Andrew the back five, all defended very well with happy journey home! Jinks, who has replaced Steve Johnson – Mark Beck helping out with some important and have a good mix of 18 to 23 year olds headed clearances when Salford were trying who are developing through the club. to put on the pressure. Darlington: Bartlett, Hunter, Galbraith, Turnbull, Collins, Brown, Gillies (sub Scott 66), Syers, Beck, Home games will be played at the The goalscoring hero was David Ferguson, Caton (Saunders 74), Ferguson Eastbourne Sports Complex in Darlington. who scored a goal in each half, and in one Subs not used: Marrs, Fenwick, Wilczynski game doubled his goals output for last Booking: Brown season. Salford: Crocombe, Hogan, Piergianni, Burton, ABOVE: BACK ROW L-R PAUL ALDSWORTH (JOINT MANAGER), Livesey, Maynard, Nottingham, Allen, Phenix David Syers was inches wide with an effort LEWIS COCKS, JOSEPH SMITH, JOE FORBES, JAMES (sub Dudley 68), Dieseruvwe, Touray (sub Askew BEAUCHAMP, MATT BANCROFT, MARK BROWN, EDDIE from a Gary Brown long throw midway 68) PEARSON, MARK FANNING (JOINT MANAGER), NORMAN through the half, and the Darlington fans Subs: Beesley, Ogunrinde, Aghayere STEPHENS (CHAIRMAN). behind the goal were celebrating a minute Booking: Dieseruvwe FRONT ROW L- R PETER MURPHY (KIT MAN) CALLUM before half time when James Caton hit the Referee: S Mulhall WEBSTER, LEE HUME, VINNY STEEL, LEO KIRKBRIDE, NATHAN STEPHENSON, DANNY WHEELER, LEWIS WALTON, JOSH post, but the ball rebounded out to Fergie, Attendance: 1,777 (355 Darlo) MCCLAY, KEIRAN VOSS, ANDREW JINKS (JOINT MANAGER). who quickly controlled the ball and stroked

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Craig Stoddart and Ray Simpson have been keeping an eye on the activities of former Darlo players.

COOPER RUNNING ON THE FIELD TO CELEBRATE DAVID STOCKDALE AT WEMBLEY DALE HOPSON IAN MILLER AT WEMBLEY

David Stockdale moved Southern League. Blyth Spartans in the National He requested a transfer from Anthony Peacock, who on to the field in celebration closer back to his north The central defender, now League North. Moors after scoring 53 goals made 27 appearances for when the goals were scored. east roots when he signed 33, was with Darlington Hopson was top scorer for in 115 appearances, and us between 2005 and 2007, “We were brilliant. The young for ’s between 2008 and 2011, and Whitby last season with 31 manager Jason Ainsley said; has joined Shildon, who players were very mature and Birmingham City during the he is no stranger to the city goals from midfield, and was “We wish Nathan all the very are managed by his old we looked a really good side,” summer. of Cambridge having played voted into the team of the best in his new venture with Spennymoor team mate, he said after the game. West Auckland. He has not Daniel Moore. Stockdale, who was for United when leading their year at the EvoStik League “Two goals up is always a named in the PFA and EFL victorious 2013-14 campaign, awards. only been a fantastic player, Peacock was part of the but a great lad to go with it. funny score, because one championship teams of the winning promotion back to Blyth manager Alun Spennymoor squad that goal changes everything. But year for conceding just 40 League Two, but an Achilles I’m sure he will score lots of reached the Vase final at Armstrong, himself another goals for them.” we encouraged Tranmere to goals on Brighton’s way to the injury meant he missed most former Darlo player, said; “It Wembley in 2013, and after hit a lot of balls into the box, title, moved to Birmingham of the following season. has cost us a lot more than Fisher wanted to play more leaving Moors, he played at because our centre-halves when his contract with the He was with Needham I would have wanted to pay games for Moors, and he Billingham Synthonia for a are good at heading the ball Seagulls ended on 30th June. Market last season, and City to be totally honest. But for was facing competition for a season, clinching promotion out of the box, and they did it “Coming to play for Harry manager Robbie Nightingale someone of his ability, you place from other players, such with them from the Northern really comfortably. as Graeme Armstrong and League second division last Redknapp was a big pull,” said: “Agreeing terms with have to pay.” “I want to enjoy tonight and David Dowson. season. Peacock played for he said. “I spoke to a few Ian is massive for us. He is a Whitby manager Chris Hardy savour that moment. The lads that had played for him player that I have identified One of our old favourites, Shildon against us in a pre said; “Dale is a very talented season friendly. clock seemed to take ages before and they said he’s a for a long while as someone player and when you can put Amar Purewal, has joined to tick by. The players were great man to work for – and who will bring the necessary that many goals on the tally West Auckland from Shildon. Mark Cooper has gone back magnificent.” he’s been promoted many experience and quality into the Football League as charts, you will draw attention Amar, who will always be Victory also means that times. That’s the biggest aim. to the squad, and he is to yourself. remembered for the goal a manager after winning the I love a challenge. He said really pleased to be joining National League play offs with keeper Sam Russell, who He’s played a bit of that clinched promotion played for us in that famous that he loves a challenge and Cambridge City. It’s a real from the Northern League, Forest Green Rovers. he wants me to bring a bit of statement of intent from us professional football and has 2011 final will be playing in talent in abundance, so Blyth joined Shildon last season Cooper, who had spells in the League again. strong mentality to the team.” as to where we want to go after he left us, but didn’t play the Football League with are getting a good player.” Forest Green, which is in FA Trophy final captain Ian next season and I am both regularly for the Railwaymen. Peterborough, Swindon , who played for Nailsworth in Gloucestershire, Miller has been on the move delighted and excited that he Nathan Fisher and Notts County as well as will be part of the City squad us in our first EvoStik League Amar played for the Panjab in have now gained the this summer, signing for a friendly against England C, helping us win the Trophy, Cambridge City, who are at for the new campaign.” season, has joined West saw his side comfortably beat distinction of being the Auckland from Spennymoor who included our own David smallest place to have a Step 4 in the pyramid in the Dale Hopson, who had two Ferguson. Tranmere 3-1 in the play off South East section of the spells with us, has signed for Town. final – although he didn’t run Football League team.

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HOW THE OTHERS ARE DOING Chris Sykes

ne of the pre-season promotion 2-0 up inside 10 minutes against league favourites, Harrogate Town, began newcomers North Ferriby, relegated from Otheir season in style with an easy the National Division. Niall Cummins and 4-0 win over Nuneaton. George Thomson Matthew Crowther added themselves to the opened the scoring before three goals in scoresheet after the break to give Curzon the final half hour completed the rout. a 4-0 win and send them joint-top on the Jordan Thewlis made it 2-0 on the hour opening day. mark, before adding another six minutes Another of the early bookies’ favourites, York later. And a late penalty City, had a poor start to their campaign, ensured Harrogate, who included former going down 1-0 at home to AFC Telford, W E R E O N Darlington player Josh Falkingham, started courtesy of Matthew Barnes-Homer’s first the campaign in perfect style. half goal. The Minstermen had earlier An from Tyrone Williams 12 narrowly missed out on taking the lead, with minutes from time ensured Chorley took Jon Parkin striking the crossbar. T H E B A L L the spoils with a 1-0 win at Kidderminster. It took Bradford Park Avenue 17 attempts Williams had gone close to giving Kiddy a to get their first win of the campaign last first half lead, while Joe Ironside’s header season. This time around, they did it at early in the second half forced a good save the first time of asking with a 1-0 win at from keeper Matt Urwin. But Williams Tamworth. They had to wait until the 97th turned a cross into his own net late to give minute to get the winner, with Adam Boyes Chorley victory in this meeting of two sides popping up late on to snatch a first opening who made last season’s play-offs. day victory for Park Avenue since 2010. Fifteen years ago, Stockport County were Blyth Spartans endured a difficult first game playing in the old division one, while back in the division, as they lost 2-0 away at Spennymoor Town, in their current form, Alfreton. David Shiels opened the scoring in did not exist. However when the sides the first half, before Andre Johnson doubled met at Brewery Field on Saturday, it was the advantage in the second half. last season’s NPL play-off winners who triumphed. David Foley’s first competitive Tonight’s visitors Gainsborough Trinity, who goal for Moors, four minutes before half narrowly avoided the drop last season, time, proved the difference between the began the new campaign in similar fashion, sides. going down 2-1 at home to newly-promoted Leamington. Ashley Worsfold had put Trinity Following the disappointment of relegation in front. But two goals from Ahmed Obeng last season, Southport began the new saw the league debutants fight back to season in fine fashion with an easy 4-0 claim their first win in the division. victory over Boston. Goals from Steven Schumacher and Liam Martin gave the And Brackley Town also began their Seasiders a 2-0 half time lead. Curtis Jones campaign in positive fashion with 2-1 win at made it three early in the second half, before home to FC United of Manchester. All the Whether you are looking for a development Greg Smith was sent off for the visitors. goals came in the second half, with James opportunity or a new home, our specialist team Gary Roberts’ strike nine minutes from time Armson putting the hosts in front, only for completed Boston’s misery. Jason Gilchrist to level. However just four can offer you more options than anyone else. minutes later Andrew Brown scored to give Curzon Ashton made a rapid start to the Brackley all three points. season, with Max Leonard putting them Sales | Lettings | Property Management Visit jll.co.uk/resi or email [email protected] WEDNESDAY 9TH AUGUST 2017 > 23

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Quizmaster Steve Rees has put together another half time quiz. STEVE’S HALF-TIME FIRST HALF - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE SECOND HALF – SPORTQuiz 1. Which member of Abba was not 13. Who was Men’s Singles champion at Swedish by birth? What was his/her Wimbledon the year before Bjorn Borg’s nationality? five year reign began?

2. Who composed the opera ‘The Marriage 14. What are the two ‘ends’ at Lord’s Cricket of Figaro’? Ground traditionally called?

3. Which element is represented by the 15. Which club won the Football League chemical symbol Sn? Cup for 4 consecutive seasons from 1981 to 1984? 4. To which bird family does the blackbird belong? 16. What was this competition known as from 1982? 5. For his role in which film did Humphrey Bogart win his only Oscar? 17. Three England international footballers were playing in the West German 6. What was the name of the inn which Bundesliga in 1980 – one for FC Köln, one featured prominently in the book for Hamburg and the other for Werder Treasure Island? Bremen. Name them.

7. Which sportsman married Marilyn 18. Which cricketing county has three pears Monroe in 1954? depicted on its official badge?

8. Which English counties are served by 19. Which team won the NFL Super Bowl in BBC Three Counties Radio? 2017?

9. Who was British Prime Minister at the 20. At which golfing venue did Tony Jacklin outbreak of World War 2? win his only Open Championship?

10. What is the literal meaning of the word 21. Which member of the all-conquering ‘alibi’? West Indies cricket team of the 70s was also a World Cup footballer? 11. What is the capital city of Latvia? 22. How many hoops are there on a croquet lawn?

HOW DID YOU DO? ANSWERS ON POINTS SCORED PAGE 49 22 - 17 Well done! You’re a born scorer and a real fox in the box 16 - 11 Flashes of brilliance on the ball but you lack consistency 10 - 6 Average performance – more work needed on the training ground 5 or less Little awareness of football or, indeed, life in general. Have you considered a job at the FA?

WEDNESDAY 9TH AUGUST 2017 > 31 WWW.DARLINGTONFOOTBALLCLUB.CO.UK by Simon Weatherill Simon Weatherill returns with Memory his excellent Memory Match series, this week with the 3-0 away win at Cambridge Match United on 12th August 1972. The first day of a new season but he had lost some vital pressure from Alan Harding, is always a time for great experience as well. Ken Hale the Cambridge right half hope and optimism for any had left the club to take up a Dennis Walker attempted football fan. However, the coaching role at Halifax and to play the ball back to his results on day one don’t long serving full back John keeper Peter Vasper but always reflect what might Peverell had to retire from the he under hit his pass and happen in the rest of the game due to a long-standing Harding nipped in to stab season. It is often a day for thigh injury. The 31 year old the ball home before the an unexpected result. When Peverell had appeared 465 keeper could claim it. The the fixtures were announced times for the Quakers, placing visitors continued to press for the 1972/73 season, the him second only to Ron forward and Colin Sinclair Quakers were given a difficult Greener in the clubs all time had two attempts at goal away trip to Cambridge appearance list. “Pev” would in quick succession. First he United on the opening day. be sorely missed from the headed narrowly over the bar himself to four goals in the of concern for the Quakers, with 29 points. In 46 league It would be United’s third Quakers defence. Incredibly, and then he seized on more previous seasons encounter) who ran out comfortable 3-0 games they’d managed only 7 season as a Football League Peverell’s retirement meant dodgy home defending to headed just over and in the winners in the end. Indeed, wins and scored only 42 goals, club. They’d been elected that 20 year old Peter Carr fire in a shot from 30 yards next attack David Lill crashed they always looked dangerous both statistics their worst ever into the “club of 92” in 1970 was now the club’s longest out, which sailed wide. a shot against the underside on the break and could even as a league club. Supporters (replacing Bradford Park serving player! Jones had Cambridge hit back and on of the bar. Incredibly, on 33 have added to their lead. voted with their feet and the Avenue) and in their two added goalkeeper Ernie 15 minutes Clive Nattress minutes, the Quakers broke The 3-0 victory turned out to average Feethams attendance previous visits the Quakers Adams, signed from Crewe, headed one off the line and away again and added a third be Darlington’s best result was 1697, the lowest in the hadn’t yet registered a goal, full back Clive Nattress from Ernie Adams had to be alert goal. Holbrook made progress of the season. Things went club’s history. Cambridge losing 0-2 and 0-6, so a trip to Blackpool, midfielder Steve to collect the return shot. down the right and squared rapidly downhill after the recovered from their opening the Abbey Stadium would be Holbrook from Hull City and Cambridge came more into the ball into the box towards opening day. Jones lost day defeat. It was one of only a tricky opener. winger Don Burluraux from the game and pushed the Colin Sinclair. Thompson another of his experienced two home defeats all season missed his tackle and Sinclair and they finished in third Darlington had spent the Middlesbrough. All four Quakers back, putting them players in the following week new players would play at under severe pressure. A slammed his shot past the when left to place in the table and were whole of the previous helpless keeper. promoted to Division 3. campaign at the wrong end Cambridge. Alan Sproates succession of crosses were become coach at York City. of Division 4 and had only was unavailable as he was headed away by Barker, The second half was almost The young, inexperienced Cambridge produced a 16 saved themselves with a good finishing a coaching job Nattress and Wright as the one way traffic as the Quakers team won only one more page programme, priced at run in the closing weeks of in Canada, while Norman visitors defence held firm. sat back and absorbed away game all season (2-0 at 5p (including Football League the season. They’d won their Lees was ruled out with an Then, on 28 minutes, with the home side’s pressure. Barnsley in October). Peter Review). It includes very little last three away games which ankle injury. Centre forward an equaliser looking likely, Greenhalgh missed a great Carr was sold to Carlisle for reference to their visitors. Just helped to move them up Peter Graham had also been Darlington broke out of chance early in the half from £5000 in November, and a brief introduction and then to sixth from bottom in the struggling all week with an defence and doubled their close range, which could have Allan Jones was replaced as a list of club records. (Record table, escaping the dreaded ankle problem. He travelled lead. It was another defensive changed things but United manager by win, record defeat, most bottom four re-election to Cambridge with the team blunder by Cambridge that quickly ran out of ideas in December, as the club appearances, record transfer places by 2 points. There’d but was only considered fit allowed Steve Holbrook time against a strong defence in slumped to the bottom of fees paid and received etc.) been changes during the enough for a place on the and space in the area to which new signings Nattress the table, a position they The team line ups were on the summer and hopes were bench. steer the ball past an out of and Adams were impressive remained in for the rest of the centre pages. high that things would be 4178 were at the Abbey position Vasper for a goal on and new club captain Geoff season, eventually finishing different in the 72/73 season. Stadium to see the new his debut. Barker was outstanding. Terry Eades did put the ball New manager Allan Jones season kick off in bright The home side stormed sunshine, and it only took back immediately with two into the Darlington net after Team v Cambridge : 1 Ernie Adams 2 Clive Nattress 3 Billy had added four new players 55 minutes but the whistle Horner 4 Peter Carr 5 Geoff Barker 6 Mick Wright 7 John to his threadbare squad, the Quakers eight minutes dangerous attacks. Brian to open the scoring. Under Greenhalgh (who’d helped had already gone for a foul. Wilson 8 Colin Sinclair 9 Alan Harding 10 Steve Holbrook That was the last moment 11 Don Burluraux Sub Peter Graham (not used)

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On This Day We start a new nostalgia series in today’s programme, looking back on this day over the years.

August 5th 2006, League Two KEVIN BURGESS SCORES AT ALTRINCHAM Darlington 4 Macclesfield 0, LAST SEASON Attendance 4,095 Barry Conlon marked his going close. We went in front Darlington: Knight, Arnison, return to the club with a hat with a penalty before half by Bower, Foster (sub Plummer), trick on his debut. Rob Purdie following a foul by Miller, G Smith, Lumsdon, J It was a stroll in the sun for Exeter full back George Friend Smith, Convery (sub Dowson Quakers, as big Baz scored (now at Middlesbrough) , 55), Thorpe (sub Chandler 55), on 32, 41 and 73 minutes after but Exeter equalised in the Windass. Tano Giallanza had opened second half. Subs not used: Liversedge, the scoring. Darlington: Brown, Purdie, Bennett, Groves, Riley Darlington: Russell, Martis White, Foster, Fortune (Austin (sub Holloway), Hutchinson, 71), Poole, Kennedy, Ravenhill Collins, James, Keltie, Ngoma (Hulbert 69), Griffin, Proudlock August 6th 2016, Vanarama (sub Duke), Cummins, (Blundell 69), Clarke. National League North M Smith (sub Johnson), Subs not used: Kazimierczak, Altrincham 2 Darlington 2, Giallanza, Conlon Miller. Attendance 1,506 Subs not used: Wainwright, In our first ever game in Logan the Vanarama National August 8th 2009, League Two League North, we came from Aldershot 3 Darlington 1, behind twice to draw 2-2 at August 9th 2008, League Two Attendance 2,866 Altrincham. Darlington 1 Exeter City 1, The first game of the season Altrincham led twice, but a Attendance 3,559 eight years ago was just after header by Kevin Burgess on Quakers had just missed out Quakers had come out of our 80 minutes and a stoppage in the play offs the season second administration, and time penalty by Terry before against Rochdale, newly appointed manager Galbraith earned Quakers a and so were determined to barely had time to point. start the new season well prepare. Darlington. Jameson, against Exeter, who had just We were 2-0 down at half Marrs, Galbraith, Turnbull, won promotion back to the time, then Aldershot scored Burgess, Brown, Mitchell Football League. another at the start of the (sub Nowakowski 70), Scott, We were well on top in the second half before David Purewal (sub Portas 57), first half, with Jason Kennedy Dowson, on loan from Cartman (sub Hardy 57), Gillies hitting the bar and Billy Clarke Sunderland, scored a late Subs: Bell, Nightingale. consolation.

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irst of all it’s been another com. Again, Tempest Jones are very good monumental effort from the fans over supporters of the club in various ways. Fthe summer fundraising for the pitch, FOOTBALL IN THE COMMUNITY development work and playing budget I am personally delighted to see the and together we can look forward to an official FITC back up and running and exciting season. been steered by my good friend Deano MATCH SPONSORS Browne. It’s off to a great start and match Tonight’s Match Sponsors are Glenwood day experiences are booked up until Decorating Supplies https://www. November. If your school or group want glenwooddecoratingsupplies.co.uk/ to sample the Darlington FC matchday One of the club’s long standing experience, then drop them a line on supporters through our good friend [email protected] Charlie Greenhalgh, I would encourage Finally, I’d like to wish David Johnston, you to follow them on social media. our new chief executive officer, the best Check them out for personal and trade of luck at the helm of the Club. I’m sure decorating supplies in which low cost there will be more changes off the pitch delivery is also available. Charlie helps to continue to develop commercial us in so many ways, and for that, we’re activity and take us to the next level in grateful. these areas. Match Ball Sponsors are Tempest I have handed over sponsorship and Jones who are a leading executive and advertising renewals due to my personal management recruitment company circumstances but remain a volunteer for construction, property and civil for the club and will be assisting as and engineering with offices in , Leeds where I can in all areas. and Manchester. www.tempestjones. All the best to the lads tonight.

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t's been a little while since stand at £7,500 of the £50,000 Watson bar. If you are unable we've communicated about target. There has been a to get to either in the coming Ithe current fundraising status considerable down of late months please let us know and so I wanted to share with you and although this is mitigated we can post out to you. The start what's happening and what's somewhat due to the off season date for interest purposes will A forward thinking letting agency who specialise planned to happen in the and an expensive time of the be set to the date your pledge in matching property and people. Our core belief coming weeks and months. As season with season ticket was paid. you'll have seen, we've managed renewals and new shirts etc. 4) The Boost the Budget is that our tenants live in homes they love and to hit two stages of fundraising It's a constant challenge to the donation scheme which has landlords should never have an empty property. WHAT WE DO so far and are making good DFCSG as to how we keep the reached over £41,000 has been progress on the others: money coming in. I'm fully aware vital in closing some of the gap Rental Appraisals 1) Pitch drainage and that as a group of fans we've had from last year and enabled We offer a first class personal and friendly service resurfacing - £43,000 was to dig extremely deep over the Martin to retain key players and and build relationships and trust with both landlords pledged, £40,000 of which has last five years and even more so build a competitive squad for Fully Managed now been collected - a huge over the last twelve months as the forthcoming season. As our and tenants. We respond quickly and efficiently to thanks to all of those who have we strive to build a facility fit to CEO David Johnston mentioned our client’s needs with open channels Tenant Find Only pledged and paid and enabled play at the level which we aspire in his recent communication the work to take place already. If to. Due to starting with a blank the club is working with our of communication. Advertise Only you've still not paid your pledge piece of paper five years ago and accountant to look at financial could you please do so as soon not having the luxury of teams projections both for this year We match the level of letting service that is right for as possible. I’m sure you’ll agree such as Halifax, Chester and and the following two years after Bespoke Services the pitch is looking resplendent Hereford who have been able to that. you, whether it is fully managed or tenant find only. in today’s sunshine (fingers restart in a ground fit for league All current fund raising schemes Perhaps you would prefer a bespoke management crossed) and it’ll certainly help football, it's put an extra pressure can be found on the DFCSG the quality of football played on us but any investment on website. service, talk to us and we’ll make it happen! whilst also hopefully mitigating the ground is an investment the chance of postponements in the club’s long term future. DFCSG Membership renewals during the wetter months. I therefore appeal to the hard are due at the end of August core supporters who attend and we've now opened the 2) Seated stand construction window for those who wish to groundworks - again this each week to compliment the 250 or so that have invested in renew early - all renewals will target was hit a few weeks run to the end of August 2018 ago allowing us to instruct the ground via varying schemes Head Office so far. The crowdfunding model regardless of when renewed. our building partner JR&M By opening this window early it Richardson's to begin work. A works as a result of many Darlington Business Central people funding small amounts. gives the hardy volunteers more total of £40,000 was pledged time to process memberships 2 Union Square, Central Park to enable this and at time of Community shares are repayable over time and can be bought and of course brings funding T writing we've collected around into the DFCSG which is always N Darlington, DL1 1GL for as little as £100. 750 people A £33,000. As invoices are now P N invested in the long term future E E investing £100 would get us to R F T coming in it's vital that we get E C T our current target for improving of the club. Of course if you're W: www.mypropertybox.co.uk the remaining pledges in as not yet a member you can sign soon as possible. I appreciate the ground for promotion eligibility. up right now and you'll also E: [email protected] that summer holidays don't get membership until August always make it easy to make Community share certificates 2018. You can sign up quickly these payments promptly. If your have been digitally produced online on the supporters group circumstances have changed for those pledges paid and are website. and you can no longer go ahead waiting to go to print. In order to Darlington 01325 582101 with your pledge it's vital that save on postage costs they will Enjoy the game! Bishop Auckland 01388 320022 you let us know so that we can be available to collect at Quaker make a contingency plan. Retail in the coming weeks and Wayne Raper Durham / Newcastle 0191 4661162 Chair 3) Seated stand construction at home games from the DFCSG Darlington FC Supporters’ Group Hartlepool 01429 555005 steel works - pledges currently fans table situated in the Tom

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GROUND We would also like to draw attention to the possession of REGULATIONS pyrotechnics As a member Club participating in The National League we n home games last season, there were incidents involving have been directed to take a flare, some coin throwing and fans encroaching on to the strongest action available Ithe field of play. Accordingly, we have been requested to against anyone found in remind fans about our ground regulations. possession of a Flare, Smoke Bomb or any other such These regrettable incidents are contrary to our ground pyrotechnic article(s). regulations, as published on our official website on 12th Spectators are warned that we October last year, and again last week. and The National League apply The pertinent regulations are as follows: a zero tolerance approach to “The following articles must not be brought within the anyone attempting to bring Ground – knives, fireworks or any other pyrotechnics, such article(s) into our Ground/ Stadium. smoke canisters, air-horns, flares, weapons, dangerous or hazardous items, laser devices, glass bottles, glass vessels, Due to their chemical make- cans, poles, any articles that are prohibited by the Rules up, a Flare, Smoke Bomb and and Regulations, and any article that might be used as all such pyrotechnic article(s) can be highly toxic for some a weapon and/or compromise public safety. Any person people. This can lead to serious in possession of such items will be refused entry to (or health consequences for those ejected from) the Ground.” with pre-existing medical And conditions and may in certain “Under the Football (Offences) Act 1991 (as amended) the circumstances cause life- following are offences for which a person can be arrested threatening injury or concern. by a police officer and conviction could result in a Banning In order to protect you, the Order being made under the Football Spectators Act 1989 spectator, we reserve the right (as amended): The list is non-exhaustive. to search your person and/or effects and we further reserve “The throwing of any object within the Ground without the right to pursue legal action, lawful authority or excuse; civil or criminal, against any “The entry onto the playing area or any adjacent area to person who contravenes current which spectators are not generally admitted without legislation or our Ground/ lawful authority or excuse.” Stadium regulations. We should be very clear. Those responsible for such To further safeguard all who incidents simply do not care about our club, our attend any event at this Ground/ Stadium, we welcome the reputation or the safety of our fans and we do not want receipt of any information them at our matches. The club will work with the stewards which will assist us to deter, and police to ensure that these matters are addressed and apprehend/detain and where the individuals will be banned from future matches. appropriate prosecute, anyone Ensuring the safety of our supporters and staff is always in possession of; or found of paramount importance to Darlington FC 1883. If such discharging or being a party behaviour was to continue, the reality is it would only be to the discharge of, such an a matter of time before serious injury is caused and the article(s). club in turn would be punished by the league and/or the Please e mail this FA. We will not allow safety to be compromised of the information in confidence to well-behaved and sensible majority by the actions of a tiny [email protected] minority.

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Good afternoon everyone. It’s great to be back and let’s hope it’s Goalkeeper Kit the start of an exciting season for us all both on and off the pitch. We also have a new range of Goalkeeper kits this season. The club have chosen green, yellow and Quaker Retail Opening Hours tangerine and you can We continue to open in the Dolphin Centre five days a week from 10 – 1 .We will of course buy a shirt for a junior for open at other times if there is a need eg for match ticket sales or the run up to Christmas £33 and an adult for £38. where we open up at the end of November and through December on Sundays. Our contact We also have shorts and number is 07488 564642 if you need to get in touch with us during shop opening hours. We socks to match the shirts. If you would like a full kit it costs £50 for juniors and £60 for adults. can only receive incoming calls on this number. Our online shop of course is always open We already have some budding goalkeepers wearing our new kits. for you and thank you to all those people who shop with us regularly both in the UK and Leisurewear around the world. Our new leisurewear Home and Away Shirts range is also proving First of all a big thank popular. Avec have you to everyone who produced a new Fusion pre-ordered their shirts Range this year. Our this season and they summer shirts include a were delivered as we lightweight jersey in had hoped in June so black or red and a polo we had a lot of happy shirt available in black customers. It’s always or claret both priced at great to see so many £25. Our midlayer which of you wearing the has long sleeves and is new shirts and thank available in black is ideal you to those who sent to put on after sport or pictures of themselves under a coat for an extra wearing them. The layer. They are priced at new claret away shirt £33. For our sporting fans has proved to be very we have a new range of track jacket which comes in black or red and has matching track popular with all ages pants in black. The jacket is £36 and the pants £30. You can see all of the items in our shop and is selling well. on matchday or have a browse on the online shop. Junior shirts cost £30 I’ll introduce you to more of our new lines in the next programme. and adults £35 so there is no increase on last We always look forward to meeting you whether it be at the matches or in our shop. Every season’s price. penny spent in the shop goes to Darlington Football Club so please keep spending. Many of you have also bought full strips this season and matched up shorts and socks with their shirts. Well that’s all from me see you all again soon. A full junior kit costs £47 and a full adult £57. There is also a saving of £2 if you buy just the shirt and shorts.

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Providing excellence in Mechanical Quakers launch Football in & Electrical Consulting Engineering the Community scheme! At the forefront of low energy building design from conception through to completion, specialising arlington Football schools in the town. benefits of playing football sustainably led solutions for the built environment. Club has launched a “Our aim is to persuade and staying healthy. Dnew Football in the more youngsters who live “Engaging with the Community initiative. We wish Darlington every success for the in Darlington to become community is one of our main 2016/17 season. The club sees a Football in interested in the club. There aims, and hopefully some of the Community scheme as are lots of them wearing the these children will become ‘’Come on The Quakers’’ an ideal way of strengthening shirts of Premiership clubs, regular fans of our family- its links with the community, we would like to see more friendly club.” FOR MORE INFORMATION by encouraging local primary wearing Darlington shirts Do you want your school to VISIT: school pupils to enjoy a instead,” he said. “Through our be involved in Football in the www.tuv-sud.co.uk/wallacewhittle matchday experience at a football coaching sessions, Community? Drop Deano a Darlington FC game in the we can offer enrichment in line on [email protected] Vanarama National League various ways for all North, and also introducing the youngsters.” them to football as a great Deano knows plenty way of keeping fit and about Football in Come and enjoy improving their social and the Community. the fantastic football skills. He attended an And in turn, the club hopes FITC scheme when Matchday that the youngsters will the club previously become regular supporters organised them, and Experience of the club – and bring their then he became a of Darlington Football Club! friends and parents to games coach and a helper as well! ten years ago. Our Football in the Community The club’s matchday Several schools have staff are offering a great afternoon experience has been a already approached on matchdays with Darlington popular innovation over the Deano about the Football Club, and it includes: last five years. Youngsters FITC scheme, and he • One hour’s football coaching , receive an hour’s coaching, expects to strengthen no matter what your ability, by then have a meal, a tour relationships once the qualified football coaches of the ground, a chat and school term restarts photos with the players in the in early September. • Free meal and drinks Darlington FC dressing room David Johnston, the • Free match ticket and compete in a penalty chief executive officer • A great chance to meet the shootout on the field, as well of Darlington FC, players and have photos taken as watching the game! points out that there in the dressing room before the The club can also deliver a are advantages for match series of football coaching everybody involved. • A supervised kickabout on the sessions, which include the “We pride ourselves pitch before the match matchday experience, or as being an integral one-off specialist football part of the Darlington • The chance to sit in Martin Gray’s Trafalgar Place, London coaching sessions to schools. community, and seat in the dugout RIBA Sterling Prize The lead coach of the with that we have a • And loads more! Shortlist 2016 initiative is Deano Browne, social responsibility The price is only £30 -- who has plenty of experience by providing a for details, contact Football in the of Football in the Community matchday experience Community officer Deano Browne for children and on 07742 781077 or e mail ® schemes, and is a qualified TÜV SÜD Wallace Whittle TÜV UEFA B Coach. He will be visiting their schools [email protected] to demonstrate the London Glasgow Warrington Edinburgh Aberdeen Belfast Letterkenny Dundee Abu Dhabi Cologne Frankfurt Munich liaising with all the local www.tuv-sud.co.uk/wallacewhittle.com WEDNESDAY 9TH AUGUST 2017 > 47 “FOR FANS, FOR FOOTBALL, FOR EVER”

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WEDNESDAY 9TH AUGUST 2017 > 51 WWW.DARLINGTONFOOTBALLCLUB.CO.UK “FOR FANS, FOR FOOTBALL, FOR EVER” SEASON’S STATS FIXTURES & RESULTS 2017/18 s s s s s WIN DRAW LOSE 2017 VERSUS R S ATT Sat Aug 5th Salford A 3.00 2-0 1777 Bartlett Hunter Galb’th Turnbull Collins Brown Gillies Syers Beck Caton Ferg’n 2 Scott Saund’s Marrs Fen’ick Wil’ski Wed Aug 9th Gainsborough Trinity H Sat Aug 12th Alfreton H Tues Aug 15th York City A Yellow Card Red Card Sat Aug 19th AFC Telford United H Sat Aug 26th North Ferriby A Scorers Names in BOLD. Coloured names are Mon Aug 28th Spennymoor Town H players who featured in Sat Sept 2nd Southport A substitutions. (Players Tues Sept 5th Chorley A involved have matching colours) Sat Sept 9th Leamington H Wed Sept 13th FC United of Manchester H Sat Sept 16th FA Cup 2Q Last Sat Sept 23rd Boston United A match Sat Sept 30th FA Cup 3Q Sat Oct 7th Stockport County H V Salford (away) Sat Oct 14th Nuneaton Town (also FA Cup 4Q) A won 2-0 Sat Oct 21st Bradford Park Avenue H Sat Oct 28th Blyth Spartans A Sat Nov 4th Brackley Town (also FA Cup 1R) H The club is sad to learn about the death of Darlington Sat Nov 11th Kidderminster Harriers A businessman Mike Airey. Sat Nov 18th Tamworth H Mike, who died last week at the age of 59, was a great friend Sat Nov 25th FA Trophy 3q of Darlington Football Club for several years, particularly in FOLLOW COVERAGE OF Sat Dec 2nd Curzon Ashton A the early nineties. DARLINGTON'S GAMES ON Sat Dec 9th Salford City H Mike was the branch manager of Barclays Bank in High TWITTER, THE OFFICIAL Sat Dec 16th FA Trophy 1R Row, and as well being an avid fan, professionally he was a WEBSITE, THE DARLO APP, very understanding friend, whose discretion in extending Sat Dec 23rd Gainsborough Trinity A YOUTUBE AND DARLO FANS the bank’s facilities helped the club in challenging financial Tues Dec 26th Harrogate Town H RADIO -- ALL SPONSORED BY circumstances. FEETHAMS LEISURE. Mon Jan 1st Harrogate Town A Gordon Hodgson, who was a director for several years, Sat Jan 6th York City H said; “As Barclays Bank branch manager, Mike was very Sat Jan 13th Alfreton (also FA Trophy 2r) A instrumental in keeping the club going in some dark days Sat Jan 20th Chorley H in 1991 and 1992, and without his help, the club definitely FOR DAILY AND Sat Jan 27th Leamington A wouldn’t have survived.” BREAKING NEWS Sat Feb 3rd Blyth Spartans (also FA Trophy 3r) H Mike’s funeral is at All Saints Church, Ravensdale Road, FROM THE CLUB, GO TO OUR Darlington, on Thursday at midday. OFFICIAL CLUB WEBSITE Sat Feb 10th Bradford Park Avenue A Sat Feb 17th Brackley A The club would like to send its condolences to Mike’s wife and family. DARLINGTONFOOTBALLCLUB.CO.UK Sat Feb 24th Kidderminster Harriers (also FA Trophy 4r) H Sat Mar 3rd Tamworth A Sat Mar 10th Curzon Ashton H Away Travel Sat Mar 17th North Ferriby(also FA Trophy semi final first leg) H DFCSG is running coaches to all away matches. The coaches leave from Park Place, Sat Mar 24th AFC Telford United (also FA Trophy semi final second leg) A Darlington and arrive at their destination around 90 minutes before kick-off. Sat Mar 31st Southport H Our next scheduled away trips are to York City on Tuesday 15th August, departing at Mon Apr 2nd Spennymoor Town A 5.15pm and North Ferriby United on Saturday 26th August, departing at 11am. The fare to York will be £12 and £20 to North Ferriby, but there will be a discount of Sat Apr 7th Boston United H £5 for anyone under 16 years of age accompanied by a responsible adult. Sat Apr 14th FC United of Manchester A To book a seat ring Glen on 07376 368553. Sat Apr 21st Nuneaton Town H Details for coaches to home and away match can be found on our website at: Sat Apr 28th Stockport County A http://www.darlingtonfcsupportersgroup.org/?page=fanstravel Wed May 2nd play off qualifying round Sun May 6th play off semi final Would you like to help Darlington FC on a match day -- there are various jobs that need doing. Sat May 12th play off final Drop John Tempest a line on [email protected] > 52 DARLINGTON V GAINSBOROUGH TRINITY WEDNESDAY 9TH AUGUST 2017 > 53 PHOTOfinish

“DAVID SPEEDIE CLIMBING THE FOOTBALL HEIGHTS” WAS THE CAPTION ON THIS PHOTO AFTER THE SCOTTISH STRIKER SCORED A HAT TRICK FOR QUAKERS AGAINST SOUTHAMPTON IN THE FUND RAISING GAME IN 1982 AT FEETHAMS. HE WENT ON TO SIGN FOR CHELSEA FOR £60,000.

> 54 DARLINGTON V GAINSBOROUGH TRINITY >TODAY’S TEAMS THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

> Match officials: Referee: Adam Herczeg Assistant Referees: Jonathan Urwin and GAINSBOROUGH Derric Wade DARLINGTON TRINITY > Next home games: ADAM BARTLETT RICHARD WALTON Saturday 12th August ED WILCZYNSKI JOSH LACEY Alfreton Town, kick off 3pm LIAM MARRS ELLIS STOREY Saturday 19th August JORDAN RICHARDS NATHAN STAINFIELD AFC Telford United, kick off CHRIS HUNTER CHRIS SALT 3pm DOMINIC COLLINS MICHAEL JACKLIN > Next away games: KEVIN BURGESS IOAN EVANS Tuesday 15th August GARY BROWN TOM DAVIE York City, kick off 7.45pm TERRY GALBRAITH CHARLIE GATER Saturday 26th August DAVID FERGUSON JONATHAN WAFULA North Ferriby United, kick TOM PORTAS JORDAN RICHARDS off 3pm LEON SCOTT > Match sponsor PHIL TURNBULL JOHNATHAN WILLIAMS Glenwoods Paints DAVID SYERS CRAIG KING JAMES CATON GAVIN ROTHERY > Matchball sponsor NATHAN CARTMAN BRADLEY WELLS Tempest Jones MARK BECK ALEX SIMMONS SCOTT FENWICK ASHLEY WORSFOLD JOSH GILLIES NATHAN JARMAN Do you want to advertise STEPHEN THOMPSON your company at Blackwell Meadows? Then drop us a line at HARVEY SAUNDERS [email protected]. ARRAN WEARMOUTH Do you want to sample our superb hospitality in our Feethams lounge? Then e mail For all official news about Darlington Football [email protected] Club, please go to our official website www.darlingtonfootballclub.co.uk

Don’t forget to take advantage of our 25 per cent discount off Virgin Trains fares on the east coast main line. 25% For details see our official websitewww.darlingtonfootballclub.co.uk DISCOUNT Do you want to be a match sponsor, matchball sponsor or mascot for a Darlington game? Then drop us a line on [email protected] and we’ll give you details

Do you fancy sponsoring a page in our match day Do you want to sample our hospitality at programme (like the one on page 3?). Then please Blackwell Meadows? Then drop us a line contact us on [email protected] on [email protected] DARLINGTON V GAINSBOROUGH TRINITY