Darlo and me -- Richard Jones

By Ray Simpson

Darlo and me -- Richard Jones

Profile of a Darlo fan

Paul Hodgson has been interviewing Darlington fans about their passion -- here, he spoke to Richard Jones

 

 

Name: Richard Jones

Occupation: Eligibility Assessor

Number of years you’ve supported Darlington: 50

First match seen:  V York City 1971

What was the score? 1-0 to York City

Most memorable home match: V Hartlepool 81-82 season

What was the score? 5-2 to Darlington – Alan Walsh scored four goals

Most Memorable away match: Welling 89-90 season

What was the score? 1-0 to Darlington – when we clinched the GM Vauxhall Conference title.

Favourite all time manager(s) Cyril Knowles

Favourite all time players(s): Eddie Rowles and Alan Walsh

Favourite current player(s) Will Hatfield

Favourite Darlington ground: Feethams