Another Hundred of the Best

<p><b>Darlington FC fan Paul Hodgson pays tribute to 100 of the Quakers’ most memorable players from more than half a century of supporting the club.</b></p><p>The story begins in the 1972/73 season when Paul’s mother took him to his first game: Southport at home. Darlo were soundly thrashed 7-0, yet the seven-year-old Paul was hooked. It was at this game that he came into contact with his first-ever Quakers hero, goalkeeper Phil Owers, who was followed by many more, the latest two being Jarrett Rivers and Tommy Taylor from the current team.</p><p>Paul hasn’t just chosen the 100 best players – some only played a few games for the club – but each individual made an indelible impression on him. The book profiles players and games from the 1970s, when Darlington had to apply for re-election almost every season, through the 80s, when their fortunes improved, right up to the close of the 2022/23 season.</p><p><b>A roller-coaster ride that any lover of football will enjoy, the book is a ‘must’ for every Darlington fan.</b></p>