Despite having the contracts of all players and staff terminated by the administrator, Darlington FC are still alive – just. It is believed that it would be possible within Blue Square Premiership rules to re-hire them for Saturday’s match.
Despite having the contracts of all players and staff terminated by the administrator, Darlington FC are still alive – just. It is believed that it would be possible within Blue Square Premiership rules to re-hire them for Saturday’s match.
One plan under consideration is for a residential housing development on the stadium site with the club moving back to its old ground at Feethams. The developers would pay running costs of the club for a few months.
Former Darlington keeper David Preece recalls how the club’s troubles began when George Reynolds took charge.