Darlo and me -- Doug Embleton

By Ray Simpson

Darlo and me -- Doug Embleton

A series on DFC fans

In this series, Paul Hodgson has been talking to Darlington fans about their lives Watching Darlington.

Here, he spoke to Doug Embleton:

Name:  Doug Embleton

Occupation: Retired

Number of years you’ve supported Darlington: 66

First match seen: Barrow home 54-55

What was the score? 3-2 to Darlington

Most memorable home match: West Ham 60-61 League Cup

What was the score? 3-2 to Darlington

Most Memorable away match: Welling 1989-90

What was the score? 1-0 to Darlington

Favourite all time manager(s) Lol Morgan, Cyril Knowles and Brian Little

Favourite all time players(s): Prudhoe, Peverell, Greener, Smith, Gray, Yeoman, Toman, McGeachie, Walsh, Currie and Gabbiadini (4-4-2).

Favourite current player(s): Will Hatfield, Alex Storey, Ben Hedley, Joe Wheatley, Luke Charman and Adam Campbell

Favourite Darlington ground: Feethams

What are your hopes for this season? That it ends with all players, staff, volunteers ....and finances....in good health.

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