Darlo and me -- Charlie Douthwaite
By Ray Simpson
Profile of a Darlo fan
Paul Hodgson has been talking to Darlo fans about their passion watching Quakers, and here he speaks to Charlie Douthwaite
Name: Charlie Douthwaite
Occupation: Director
Number of years you’ve supported Darlington: 31
First match seen: Darlo vs Leeds at Feethams (1996) was the first match I can remember but I went to a lot of games before then.
What was the score? 0-2
Most memorable home match: Darlington vs Burnley (1998 FA Cup)
What was the score? 3-2
Most Memorable away match: Bradford City (League Cup)
What was the score? We got battered 7-2 (pulled two goals back in 3 minutes to make it 5- 2 and we thought the comeback was on... then Bradford scored again ten minutes later. Great atmosphere though
Favourite all time manager(s) David Hodgson
Favourite all time players(s): Marco Gabbiadini
Favourite current player(s): Will Hatfield
Favourite Darlington ground: Feethams