Darlington FC have today exercised the option on Joe Wheatley’s contract for another season.

The midfielder is Quakers’ longest serving player, having made his debut for us in the 1-1 draw at North Ferriby in August 2017. Since then, he has made 119 appearances for us, scoring three times – one of which, of course, was that memorable equaliser at Walsall in the first round of the FA Cup in 2019.

You can remember that goal here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43rGxkPRB78

Manager Alun Armstrong said; “Joe has proved in his performances that he is very much a key player for us, and we’re delighted to be keeping him.”

Alun has also revealed that he has released two more players; central defender Nicky Hunt and keeper Jonny Saltmer. We would like to thank them both for their service and wish them well for the future.