Darlington FC News

Quakers hold Leeds United

Posted at 07:51 PM GMT, Wednesday, 30th July 2008

Darlington held a strong Leeds United side to a goalless draw in their latest pre-season game. Former Bradford City player Paul Evans was handed another chance to start whilst fellow trialist Paul Robinson featured from the bench in the second half.

Kennedy scores twice against Billingham

Posted at 10:27 PM GMT, Saturday, 26th July 2008

Jason Kennedy scored twice for Darlington as they beat Billingham Town this afternoon 5-1. The former Middlesbrough man, a summer signing following his loan spell last season, was the pick of the bunch for Darlington.

Abbott continues to battle injuries

Posted at 08:37 PM GMT, Thursday, 24th July 2008

Darlington forward Pawel Abbott is battling to be ready for the new season. Speaking in the Northern Echo the Darlington player admitted he is devasted by the ongoing injury problems that he is being plagued by.

Darlington see off Synthonia

Posted at 12:39 AM GMT, Wednesday, 23rd July 2008

Darlington secured their first pre-season victory by beating Billingham Synthonia 2-0 last night. The Synners rearguard held out until five minutes after the break when Paul Robinson put Darlington ahead. Quakers added a second through youngster Micheal Smith.

Norton friendly ends in a draw

Posted at 07:07 PM GMT, Saturday, 19th July 2008

Darlington started their pre-season campaign with a 1-1 draw against Norton and Stockton Ancients. Quakers handed appearances to several players including trialists Paul Robinson, Luke Guttridge and Junior Brown. Darlington skipper Steve Foster scored Quakers' goal in the first half before the home side pegged them back in the second.

Darlington linked with Foran move

Posted at 07:52 PM GMT, Thursday, 17th July 2008

Darlington could be closing in on forward Richie Foran according to rumours. Quakers are set to see Tommy Wright depart for Aberdeen within two weeks with the player having agreed terms but Darlington could replace the former Leicester City player with Foran.

Tommy Wright to leave Quakers - In two weeks

Posted at 07:16 PM GMT, Thursday, 17th July 2008

The protracted transfer of Darlington forward Tommy Wright to Scottish side Aberdeen is set to be concluded in the next two weeks. Darlington are understood to have accepted a £75,000 deal for the sale of the player.

Tommy Wright deal hits the buffers

Posted at 11:19 PM GMT, Tuesday, 15th July 2008

Tommy Wright looks set to stay at Darlington for the time being. It appeared as if the Darlington forward would be packing his bags for Aberdeen with the local media reporting that a bid of £100,000 had been accepted for Wright.

Cutting reserves is the wrong move

Posted at 12:34 PM GMT, Saturday, 12th July 2008

Speaking in the Journal Darlington's former head of recruitment George Dixion has said that the club's decision to pull their reserve squad out of the Central League will hurt Quakers in the long term.

Tommy Wright all but set for Aberdeen?

Posted at 11:48 AM GMT, Saturday, 12th July 2008

Darlington look set to lose the services of Tommy Wright. Aberdeen have made a bid of £100,000 for the forward and it is highly likely that Darlington will accept the offer. Quakers have previously turned down other offers for the player but it seems that this latest bid will be enough to see Wright move North of the border.

Aberdeen target Tommy Wright

Posted at 12:04 AM GMT, Thursday, 10th July 2008

Aberdeen are reportedly interested in securing the services of Darlington forward Tommy Wright. The former Leicester City player scored fifteen times last season for Quakers but is the subject of transfer speculation. Meanwhile Darlington's game with Bradford City is to be shown on Sky.

Proudlock signs for Quakers

Posted at 11:55 PM GMT, Thursday, 3rd July 2008

Darlington have confirmed another new face to their squad. Adam Proudlock has become the latest addition to the Darlington dressing room. The former Stockport County striker follows hot on the heels of David Poole and Adam Griffin who both signed earlier in the week for Darlington.

Darlington sign Stockport duo

Posted at 10:13 PM GMT, Tuesday, 1st July 2008

Darlington have completed another two signings. Stockport County duo David Poole and Adam Griffin have both joined Quakers. Following the Hatter's promotion to League One through the play-offs the club has removed nine players from its squad including midfielders Poole and Griffin.