Tommy: We can't wait to play Kiddie
By Ray Simpson
Darlington manager Tommy Wright says that they can’t wait to play Kidderminster at Aggborough on Sat...
Darlington manager Tommy Wright says that they can’t wait to play Kidderminster at Aggborough on Saturday (writes Simon Hahn)
Quakers were impressive in the 1-1 draw with Blyth Spartans on Wednesday night, but despite their dominance they couldn’t get the winner. Reece Styche scored his fifth goal in four games which puts him at the top of the league’s scoring charts, and he’ll be wanting to put one over his old club on Saturday.
“The lads were frustrated by the result on Wednesday night because we just couldn’t score a second goal,” Tommy said.
“But on the other hand, everyone is feeling very positive, because we played very well and caused Blyth all sorts of problems. We could have easily scored four or five courtesy of some very good attacking football.
“I’ll be looking for another performance like that on Saturday. Everyone is in good health and good heart.”
Quakers head across country unbeaten away from home this season, on the back of a 2-2 draw at Spennymoor and a 4-2 win at Brackley.
Kidderminster didn’t play in midweek after their game at Chester was called off. So far this season they have drawn all three of their games, leaving them currently 16th in the table. Their two home games so far have seen them held by Telford 0-0 and Ashton United 3-3.
Our two games last season saw us score dramatic goals in both matches. In the game at Aggborough we came from 3-1 behind to draw 3-3, whilst in the game at Blackwell Meadows Stephen Thompson scored the winner in stoppage time as we picked up a 2-1 victory.
They have lost out in the playoffs in both of the last two seasons since they were relegated from the National Premier. They will include striker Ashley Chambers, who was with Tommy Wright at Nuneaton.
Kick off on Saturday is 3:00pm, updates on the game will be made from the club’s Facebook, Twitter and Website. Live Commentary will be broadcast from Darlo Fans Radio from 2.30 pm.
Form guide
Darlington: League position 11th
August 15th Blyth Spartans (home) drew 1-1 Styche
Darlington: Maddison, Trotman, Collins, Burn, Galbraith, Henshall (sub Syers 75), Wheatley, Elliott, Thompson; Styche, Ainge
Subs: O'Hanlon, Nicholson, Hughes, Saunders
August 11th Brackley (away) won 4-2 Styche 3, Ainge
August 7th Spennymoor (away) drew 2-2 Styche, Thompson
August 4th Curzon Ashton (home) lost 1-2 Ainge
Kidderminster’s season so far:
League position: 16th
August 11th Ashton United (home) drew 3-3 Taylor, Chambers, Richards (Kidderminster were 3-1 down with 13 minutes left)
Hall, Vaughan, Austin (sub Taylor 46), O’Connor, Horsfall, Johnson (sub Williams 46), Weeks, Daniels (sub Richards 73), Ironside, Chambers, Bradley
Subs not used: Baxendale, Digie
August 7th AFC Telford United (away) drew 0-0
August 4th Alfreton (away) drew 3-3 Bradley, Richards, Ironside
Directions to Kidderminster
BY CAR
From Birmingham, Wolverhampton and North (M5)
Exit M5 at junction (signposted A456) and follow towards Kidderminster (approximately 12 miles). At roundabout on Kidderminster Ring Road, take first exit (signposted A451 Stourport). At next roundabout, take first exit (signposted A448 Bromsgrove), then take first turning on right (Hoo Road).
Aggborough Stadium is approximately half a mile along on the left hand side.
From Worcester and South (M5)
Exit M5 at junction 6 (signposted A449) and follow towards Kidderminster (approximately 15 miles). At first roundabout, take third exit (signposted A449, Kidderminster & Wolverhampton), then take first turning on left before railway bridge.
Go down Hoo Road, over railway bridge, and Aggborough Stadium is on the right hand side.
From South-East (M40 & M42)
Leave M5 at junction 4 (signposted A491 Stourbridge). After approximately 5 miles, turn left onto A456 and follow towards Kidderminster. At roundabout on Kidderminster Ring Road, take first exit (signposted A451 Stourport). At next roundabout, take first exit (signposted A448 Bromsgrove), then take first turning on right (Hoo Road).
Aggborough Stadium is approximately half a mile along on the left hand side.
BY RAIL
Kidderminster Station (0.5 miles from Aggborough Stadium). Walk down Comberton Hill towards the town centre and take the left turning just before Motorway Tyres near the bottom of the hill. Walk up Hoo Road for approximately half a mile to the Aggborough Stadium.
Distances from Kidderminster
Wolverhampton - 17 miles
Birmingham - 19 miles
Birmingham International Airport - 29 miles
Worcester - 16 miles
Stourbridge - 7 miles
Admission prices
North & South Stand terraces
Adults: £15.00
*Concessions: £9.00
6-16 year olds: £3.00
5 and under: FREE
Main & East Stand seats
Adults: £17.00
*Concessions: £12.00
6-16 year olds: £5.00
5 and under: FREE
* Concessions: Over 60s, Students and young adults aged 16-18. Concessionary entry may be subject to satisfactory production of ID.
Disabled supporters
Charged the concessionary price in line with the above, with carer admitted free of charge.
