Darlo

[geoff95]

Will be very tough game. Darlo much improved. Shame we didn't play them 2 months ago. Despite our excellent performance on Saturday, I would be very happy with a point.

[Steve T]

I might demur over 'much improved', at least in term of results, although their supporters are agreed that the team is looking a bit better organised since Steve Watson took over in the New Year.

05.08  H  L  1-3  Curzon Ashton
12.08  A  L  0-1  Hereford
15.08  A  L  0-4  Scunthorpe United
19.08  H  D  1-1  Brackley Town
26.08  A  W  3-2  Alfreton Town
28.08  H  D  2-2  South Shields
02.09  A  L  0-5  Buxton
05.09  H  D  0-0  Boston United
09.09  A  L  0-1  Bishop's Stortford
23.09  H  D  1-1  Gloucester City
07.10  A  L  0-4  Tamworth
14.10  H  L  1-2  King's Lynn Town
24.10  H  D  0-0  Blyth Spartans
28.10  H  L  1-2  Spennymoor Town
04.11  A  W  2-1  Farsley Celtic
07.11  A  L  0-2  Peterborough Sports
11.11  H  W  3-2  Chester
14.11  A  L  0-8  Chorley
21.11  H  D  1-1  Warrington Town
25.11  H  D  1-1  Rushall Olympic
16.12  A  W  1-0  Gloucester City
23.12  H  L  0-2  Bishop's Stortford
26.12  A  L  0-2  Scarborough Athletic
30.12  H  L  0-1  Scarborough Athletic
06.01  A  W  1-0  King's Lynn Town
09.01  A  L  0-2  Southport
13.01  H  L  0-1  Tamworth
27.01  H  W  2-0  Hereford

[didier]

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS !

A HUGE three points in our fight to stay in the NLN this season !

Welcome to Kevin Wilson of course but Craig McKay - top Man, the most successful Manager in our history (100% record whilst in charge !) !

Results tonight ;

(18) Banbury United 2-1 Darlington (23)

(10) Chorley 3-2 Alfreton Town (8)

(7) Hereford 0-3 South Shields (12)

(2) Scunthorpe United 0-1 Tamworth (1)

[simon]

Not there tonight. Great result, was the performance as good as the first half on Saturday?

[spiritof86]

6 points at home in last few days , we’re back in business !!!

[Sparky]

Can’t make any comparisons to Saturday but a workmanlike performance, Charlie Waller was the stand out player again. Darlington had a lot of the ball but failed to do much with it and it was defensive errors by us that gave them their goal. Officials one again very poor. Their 5 was constantly trying to swap shirts but totally unseen. Overall another valuable three points.

[Steve T]

Darlington forum: www.darlofc.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=52156

darlo_baron » Tue Jan 30, 2024 10:13 pm

Banbury were absolutely shocking like every team in this division. Unfortunately, like we have been since February 2023, we are one of worst the division has to offer and it never improves.

[didier]

The updated league table is looking healthier than it did a week ago !!!

[geoff95]

Two great fighting performances. Credit to all the management and playing staff. Scarborough probably deserved a draw, but luckily they couldn't hit a barn door from 3 yards. Darlo were not that good and you can see why they are in bottom 4. Jack had nothing to do.

Fantastic spirit from Craig. Hope he can stay till end of season. KW probably does not have a backroom team. Hope he will be able to use his experience and contacts to bring in the extra players that are needed.

[Steve T]

Jan 31, 2024 12:32:24 GMT 1 geoff95 said:

Fantastic spirit from Craig. Hope he can stay till end of season. KW probably does not have a backroom team. Hope he will be able to use his experience and contacts to bring in the extra players that are needed.

I hope the board have listened to his two post-match interviews. It's rare to hear someone in football talk so clearly, simply and honestly and with such sincerity and optimism, unlike so many interviews which are cliché-ridden monologues delivered in a tone suggesting the interviewee's house is about to be repossessed and his family made homeless. However, there was a gentle warning in there. Don't lose this one, Banbury.

[Steve T]

Jan 31, 2024 12:32:24 GMT 1 geoff95 said:

Darlo were not that good and you can see why they are in bottom 4. Jack had nothing to do.

Last season, Darlington led the table over Christmas and the New Year but fell away badly from February onwards (13 points from the last 17 games), just as Banbury did (12 from the last 18).

Since their good run ended last February, Darlington's record is P46 W8 D14 L24 F38-A79 Pts 38.
Banbury's record since winning at Kidderminster in the same month: P47 W11 D15 W21 F43-A69 Pts 48.

[simon]

Jan 31, 2024 12:32:24 GMT 1 geoff95 said:

Two great fighting performances. Credit to all the management and playing staff. Scarborough probably deserved a draw, but luckily they couldn't hit a barn door from 3 yards. Darlo were not that good and you can see why they are in bottom 4. Jack had nothing to do.

Fantastic spirit from Craig. Hope he can stay till end of season. KW probably does not have a backroom team. Hope he will be able to use his experience and contacts to bring in the extra players that are needed.

Would keeping Craig in charge of day to day stuff and having KW cover recruitment etc., work?  

[puritanmk]

Jan 31, 2024 14:44:02 GMT 1 simon said:

Jan 31, 2024 12:32:24 GMT 1 geoff95 said:

Two great fighting performances. Credit to all the management and playing staff. Scarborough probably deserved a draw, but luckily they couldn't hit a barn door from 3 yards. Darlo were not that good and you can see why they are in bottom 4. Jack had nothing to do.

Fantastic spirit from Craig. Hope he can stay till end of season. KW probably does not have a backroom team. Hope he will be able to use his experience and contacts to bring in the extra players that are needed.

Would keeping Craig in charge of day to day stuff and having KW cover recruitment etc., work?  

I don't see why not. KW has mentioned 'short term aim', so possibly steadying ship in a management sense, and Craig retains coaching and training supervision. As mentioned in other thread, KW has been out of day-to-day club football. His contacts and, let's say 'senior experience' should be excellent compliment to CM's pre/matchday role. I hope any offer made to CM includes proper progression within the structure. 

[Sparky]

Comical to read how crap some Darlington fans thought we were, all I can say is read the final score and weep.