Darlo and me -- Leslie Parkin
By Ray Simpson
Profile of a Darlo fan
Paul Hodgson has been chatting to other Darlo fans about their career watching Quakers -- here he spoke to Leslie Parkin.
Name: Leslie Parkin
Occupation: Retired bricklayer
Number of years you’ve supported Darlington: 60
First match seen: I can’t remember but it was 1960
What was the score? -
Most memorable home match: V Sheffield Wednesday 1976-77 season
What was the score? 1-0 to Darlington
Most Memorable away match: V Derby (League cup) season 1967-68
What was the score? 5-4 to Derby
Favourite all time manager(s) Lol Morgan
Favourite all time players(s): John Peverell
Favourite current player(s): Will Hatfield
Favourite Darlington ground: Feethams
What are your hopes for next season? To remain financially viable