Darlo and me -- Charlie Douthwaite

By Ray Simpson

Darlo and me -- Charlie Douthwaite

Profile of a Darlo fan

Paul Hodgson has been talking to Darlo fans about their passion watching Quakers, and here he speaks to Charlie Douthwaite

Charlie's dad Mark was a staunch Darlo fan

 

 

Name: Charlie Douthwaite

 

Occupation: Director

 

Number of years you’ve supported Darlington: 31

 

First match seen: Darlo vs Leeds at Feethams (1996) was the first match I can remember but I went to a lot of games before then.

 

What was the score? 0-2

 

Most memorable home match: Darlington vs Burnley (1998 FA Cup)  

 

What was the score? 3-2

Most Memorable away match: Bradford City (League Cup)

 What was the score? We got battered 7-2 (pulled two goals back in 3 minutes to make it 5- 2 and we thought the comeback was on... then Bradford scored again ten minutes later. Great atmosphere though

 

Favourite all time manager(s) David Hodgson

 

Favourite all time players(s): Marco Gabbiadini

 

Favourite current player(s): Will Hatfield

Favourite Darlington ground: Feethams