Darlo and me -- James Walshaw

By Ray Simpson

Darlo and me -- James Walshaw

Profile of a Darlo fan

 

In this series, Paul Hodgson has been chatting to Darlo fans about their lives watching Quakers. Here, he speaks to James Walshaw.

Name:  James Walshaw

Occupation: Support Worker

Number of years you’ve supported Darlington: 41

First match seen: Northampton

What was the score? 1-0 to Darlington

Most memorable home match: Rochdale 90-91

What was the score? 2-0 to Darlington

Most Memorable away match: Blackpool, early 90’s

What was the score? 2-1 to Darlington

Favourite all time manager(s) Cyril Knowles, Brian Little and David Hodgson

Favourite all time players(s): Carl Airey, Alan Walsh, Marco Gabbiadini, Andy Toman and David Speedie

Favourite current player(s):  Will Hatfield

Favourite Darlington ground: Feethams

What are your hopes for this season? This season I was hopeful of the playoffs, but it’s turning into a farce and I think it will be abandoned.