Darlo and me -- John Gray
By Ray Simpson
Profile of a Darlo fan
Paul Hodgson has been interviewing Darlo fans about their passion watching Darlo. Here, he spoke to John Gray.
Name: John Gray
Occupation: Chef
Number of years you’ve supported Darlington: 46
First match seen: Luton Town (home, League Cup) 75-76
What was the score? 2-1 to Darlington
Most memorable home match: Hartlepool 81-82
What was the score? 5-2 to Darlington (Alan Walsh scored 4 goals)
Most Memorable away match: Welling 89-90 (Darlington clinched promotion to the Football League)
What was the score? 1-0 to Darlington
Favourite all time manager(s) Peter Madden, Cyril Knowles and Brian Little
Favourite all time players(s): Marco Gabbiadini, Alan Walsh, John Stalker, Mark Prudhoe, Dave McLean, Peter Skipper, Carl Airey and Martin Burleigh
Favourite current player(s): Will Hatfield, Luke Charman and Adam Campbell
Favourite Darlington ground: Feethams