'It’s a very sad day': Tributes flood in for long-serving Darlington FC volunteer

Members of the community in Darlington and Newton Aycliffe are sharing their memories of Frank Tweedle, fan and volunteer of Darlington Football...
THE NORTHERN ECHO Jul 10

​Magpies face Darlington on opening day of new National League North season

​Chorley have been handed an away trip to Darlington on the opening day of the new National League North season.
LEP.CO.UK Jul 9

L'Equipe: Tottenham, Burnley in negogiations for defender Maxime Esteve

Photo by Molly Darlington/Getty Images MAXIMUM STEVE!! Move over, BIG WILLY LANKS, because Tottenham Hotspur appear to be working on signing...
SBNATION.COM Jul 8

'Frustrated' Darlington football fans feel 'in limbo' over new stadium plans

“Frustrated” football fans say they feel like they are being “kept in the dark” as Darlington Football Club continues to search for a new secure...
THE NORTHERN ECHO Jul 6

On This Day (2nd July 1979): Sunderland sign Chris Turner from Sheffield Wednesday

Photo by Danny Brannigan/Hulton Archive Ken Knighton paid £100,000 for unknown goalkeeper Chris Turner from Sheffield Wednesday. Initially...
SBNATION.COM Jul 2

Liverpool Would Reportedly Consider Ben Doak Sale to Crystal Palace

Photo by Molly Darlington/Getty Images The Reds want Palace centre half Marc Guéhi and promising young winger Ben Doak could head in the...
SBNATION.COM Jul 1

Quite literally, ahead of his time

YOUR nostalgic (and quite poignant) review of the late Uriah Rennie immediately brought back the memory of an FA Cup first round replay match from...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM Jun 28

Council leaders urged to help find new 'secure home' for Darlington Football Club

Plans to build a new facility have faced severe delays due to financial and location issues
GAZETTELIVE.CO.UK Jun 23

Rashford breaks silence on talk he wants to play with Yamal at Barca

Photo by Molly Darlington/Copa/Getty Images He's been chatting about the future Marcus Rashford has been quizzed on speculation he could...
BARCABLAUGRANES.COM Jun 21

Council urged to help Darlington FC find 'secure home' as new stadium delayed

Council leaders have been urged to help find a new “secure home” for Darlington Football Club.
THE NORTHERN ECHO Jun 20

Keeper signed from Championship club

Zach Hemming has become the fourth signing of the summer for the Spireites, joining from Middlesbrough for an undisclosed fee. The goalkeeper spent...
CHESTERFIELD-FC.CO.UK OFFICIAL SITE Jun 20

Ex-Sunderland favourite Lee Cattermole misses out as Gateshead name Alun Armstrong new manager

Former Sunderland man Lee Cattermole was in the running, but Gateshead have opted for ex-Darlington boss Alun Armstrong
SUNDERLANDECHO.COM Jun 17

On This Day (15 June 1892): Birth of a Sunderland goalkeeper! 

Stoneham, right, alongside George Henderson Roker Report looks back at the career of Sunderland stopper John Stoneham, who was born on this...
SBNATION.COM Jun 15

Mark Carruthers: South Shields’ appointment of Ian Watson is great news for Mariners

Timing is everything in football – so they say. That is why Ian Watson’s appointment as the new manager of National League North club South Shields...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM Jun 12

Leeds United fan flies in from Spain for 'life-changing' experience after 2022 birthday 'present'

Day two of the Gary Speed Walk is complete after a group of 70 Leeds United fans made their way from Durham to Scotch Corner, via Darlington.
YORKSHIRE EVENING POST Jun 10

Rayan Ait-Nouri: Where will he fit in at Manchester City?

Photo by Malcolm Couzens/Getty Images City set to sign Wolves full back in potential £36 million deal Manchester City are closing in on a...
SBNATION.COM Jun 8

Former Quakers at the launch of new padel venue in Darlington

Former Darlington FC manager David Hodgson has performed the official opening of a new padel centre in Darlington. Hodgson cut the ribbon when the...
THE NORTHERN ECHO Jun 5

​Whitby Town sign highly-rated wide man Jarrett Rivers from Darlington

​Whitby Town have completed the signing of highly-rated wide man Jarrett Rivers from Darlington.
WHITBY GAZETTE May 24

Former York City and Darlington striker joins Hebburn Town

Hebburn Town have continued adding to their squad with the signing of an experienced striker.
SHIELDS GAZETTE May 22

Here's what happened to the Peterborough United promotion heroes of the 1999-2000 season

It's the 25th anniversary of Peterborough United's Division Three play-off final win against Darlington at Wembley on Monday (May 26).
PETERBOROUGHTODAY.CO.UK May 21

Manchester City Stars Return to England Women's Squad

Photo by Molly Darlington - The FA/The FA via Getty Images Hemp and Greenwood Could be Set For Euros After Nations League Manchester City...
SBNATION.COM May 13

Darlington MP deletes post supporting rival football club after backlash

MP Lola McEvoy said she got 'caught up in the excitement' after wishing Darlington's rivals Spennymoor Town good luck ahead of their Wembley final.
THE NORTHERN ECHO May 12

How should Chelsea line up away against Newcastle United?

Photo by Molly Darlington - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images Newcastle United vs. Chelsea, Premier League: You choose the starting lineup After...
WEAINTGOTNOHISTORY May 10

Chelsea 1-0 (5-1 agg.) Djurgårdens IF, Player Ratings: The kids are alright

Photo by Molly Darlington - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images Community player ratings from Chelsea's Conference League semifinal, second leg...
WEAINTGOTNOHISTORY May 10

FC Barcelona News: 9 May 2025

Photo by Molly Darlington/Copa/Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors When and where to watch FC Barcelona v Real...
BARCABLAUGRANES.COM May 9

Chelsea to play Real Betis in UEFA Conference League final

Photo by Molly Darlington - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images For the trophy! Chelsea have reached the final of the UEFA Conference League,...
WEAINTGOTNOHISTORY May 8

Rashford links up with super agent Zahavi in bid to move to Barca

Photo by Molly Darlington/Copa/Getty Images The forward still wants to join the Catalans Marcus Rashford's name keeps on being churned out...
BARCABLAUGRANES.COM May 8

Five things to look out for - Manchester City vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

Photo by Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty Images City host in form Wolves in Premier League match Manchester City welcome Wolverhampton Wanderers...
SBNATION.COM May 2

FC Barcelona News: 28 April 2025

Photo by Molly Darlington - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors Cup winners back in Barcelona! -...
BARCABLAUGRANES.COM Apr 28

Darlington FC player's trial for rape and other sex offences moved back four weeks

The trial of a Darlington FC footballer for rape and associated charges has been put back by four weeks.
THE NORTHERN ECHO Apr 28

Five things to look out for - Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City

Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images City clash with Forest in FA Cup semi final at Wembley Manchester City face Nottingham Forest at...
SBNATION.COM Apr 27

Fans show unwavering support for club at final home game for Scarborough

Over 2,000 fans of Scarborough Athletic flocked from far and wide to spread a message of support at the final home game of the season against...
YORKSHIRE POST Apr 22

Loan Watch: Four In A Row For Lukas Engel

Lukas Engel helped FC Cincinnati to a fourth straight MLS victory as they got the better of Chicago Fire. Cincinnati are level on points with...
MIDDLESBROUGH FC OFFICIAL SITE Apr 22

Kieran Weledji earns 1-0 home win for Scarborough Athletic on emotional afternoon

​Boro ended their home campaign with a 1-0 Easter Monday win against Darlington, with local MP Alison Hume present to lend her support to the club...
THESCARBOROUGHNEWS.CO.UK Apr 21

Tactical Analysis: How Ruben Amorim set the stage for a historic night

Photo by Molly Darlington/Copa/Getty Images Chaotic, mind-boggling, memorable... preventable? One of the beautiful things about football is...
SBNATION.COM Apr 21

Shea Connor Joins Darlo On Loan

Young goalkeeper Shea Connor has joined Darlington on an emergency loan. The 19-year-old steps into fill a void for the National League North Club...
MIDDLESBROUGH FC OFFICIAL SITE Apr 21

Darlington's aim as they head into final way game of the season at Scarborough

Darlington complete their away league fixtures in National League North when they go to Scarborough Athletic.
THE NORTHERN ECHO Apr 21

CARDS HIT BACK WITH A BLOW TO DEV’S BOYS

By Daniel Darlington MAIDENHEAD U 2 Kiernan 25, Welch-Hayes 60 WOKING 2 Walker 62, O’Brien 66 TWO goals in the […] The post CARDS HIT BACK WITH A...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM Apr 19

Everton vs Manchester City: Opposition Analysis | Last of the Big Guns Visit Goodison

Iliman Ndiaye celebrates scoring Everton's equalizer at the Etihad Stadium in December | Photo by Molly Darlington/Getty Images Can Moyes'...
SBNATION.COM Apr 19

Darlington FC issue appeal after clubhouse 'evacuated' when a flare was set off

Darlington's National League North league game against South Shields was suspended after a flare was set off in the clubhouse, the club have said.
THE NORTHERN ECHO Apr 18

Blues Match Report: Chester FC 2 - 1 Darlington

Goals from Tom Peers and Connor Woods earned all three points for Chester FC over Darlington at the Deva Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
CHESTERS DEE RADIO Apr 12

Blues Match Preview: Chester FC v Darlington

Chester FC's penultimate home fixture of the regular season sees the Seals welcome Steve Watson’s Darlington to the Deva Stadium.
CHESTERS DEE RADIO Apr 11

Loan Watch: Saturday, 5th April 2025

There are a handful of Saddlers currently out on loan, with players from the academy and first-team looking to impress and potentially force their...
BESCOTBANTER Apr 6

Match preview: Tranmere Rovers (a)

Chesterfield take on Tranmere Rovers at Prenton Park this lunchtime in the hope of securing a third successive victory. The Spireites can also move...
CHESTERFIELD-FC.CO.UK OFFICIAL SITE Apr 5

Darlington FC footballer Harry Butters denies rape and linked sexual offences

Darlington FC footballer Harry Butters today denied an allegation of rape and other linked charges and will stand trial later this year. The...
THE NORTHERN ECHO Apr 4

I'm a UFC veteran once trained by Ronda Rousey and now in my prime, but I still play football for my local Sunday team

Davey Grant has spent over a decade fighting in the UFC, but his passion for competition extends beyond a cage. Grant is a seasoned UFC...
TALKSPORT Apr 2

Darlington primary school's 'hard working' footballers may be heading to Wembley

Students at Whinfield Primary School in Darlington might have the chance to play at the world famous Wembley Stadium.
THE NORTHERN ECHO Apr 1

'Probably would have' - Bobby Faulkner situation clarified by Doncaster Rovers boss Grant McCann

Last weekend saw Doncaster Rovers trigger a recall clause in Will Flint's loan at Darlington.
DONCASTER FREE PRESS Mar 31

Loan Watch: Jack Hannah Scores His First Senior Goal

Central defender Jack Hannah scored his first senior goal in Queen of the South's weekend win against Inverness Caledonian Thistle. The Stockton...
MIDDLESBROUGH FC OFFICIAL SITE Mar 31

‘I can’t carry on’ – Former England wonderkid and Derby star, 21, forced to retire with heart problem

DERBY starlet Morten Lunde Spencer has been forced into an early retirement after being diagnosed with a heart condition at just 21 years old. He...
THE SUN Mar 30

Dan Burn on his journey from Darlington to Newcastle trophy parade

Dan Burn’s footballing journey has taken him from Darlington to the roof of a bus, trophy in hand, something he thought he had 'zero chance' of...
THE NORTHERN ECHO Mar 30

Doncaster Rovers confirm curveball with surprise return for versatile academy graduate

Doncaster Rovers have confirmed that they have activated a recall option in Will Flint's loan arrangement at Darlington.
DONCASTER FREE PRESS Mar 29

Seaburn Dene Footballers Shine in County Five-A-Side Finals

Seaburn Dene Primary School's football team put in a fantastic performance at the County Five-A-Side Finals in Darlington, finishing third overall...
SUNDERLANDECHO.COM Mar 27

Darlington 1 Chorley 1: Magpies earn point thanks to Hall's header

Chorley battled hard to come from a goal behind to claim a point at Darlington on Tuesday evening thanks to Kole Hall's sixth goal of the season.
LEP.CO.UK Mar 26

Tributes to Darlington football coach and dad who died a year after their mother

Hurworth Albion FC are set to host a charity football match in memory of their under 10s coach Michael Johnson.
THE NORTHERN ECHO Mar 25

Magpies looking to secure successive wins this evening at Darlington

​Chorley boss Andy Preece felt his men showed their character on Saturday in maintaining their National League North play-off challenge.
LEP.CO.UK Mar 25

I've done something Dan Burn couldn't but I'm so proud of our real North East hero

Jamie Chandler is delighted to see his old Darlington team-mate Dan Burn shine with Newcastle United and England
CHRONICLELIVE Mar 23

Steve Watson's Darlington play-off claim after last gasp Rushall equaliser

A stoppage time goal by Andrew Nelson kept Quakers’ slim play off hopes alive in a 2-2 draw with Rushall Olympic at Blackwell Meadows
THE NORTHERN ECHO Mar 23

Dan is Burning brightly!

Dan Burn’s rise from Non-League prospect to Newcastle United history maker and England international has caught many by surprise – not least those...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM Mar 22

BREN THWARTS DALE’S DREAMS

By Daniel Darlington MAIDENHEAD UTD 1 Kiernan 50 ROCHDALE 1 Henderson 16 NEW SIGNING Brendan Kiernan scored a stunning volley […] The post BREN...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM Mar 22

Darlington 2 Rushall Olympic 2: Late Nelson equaliser rescues a point for Quakers

Darlington’s season continues to crumble, play-off hopes diminishing by the game.
THE NORTHERN ECHO Mar 22

The key factor Darlington will have to make the most of to make the play-offs

Darlington have to make home advantage count if they are to force their way into the National League North play-offs, starting against Rushall...
THE NORTHERN ECHO Mar 22

Red & White but not in the Black — a deep dive into Sunderland's finances

Photo by Molly Darlington - The FA/The FA via Getty Images Having run his eye over the latest set of accounts posted by Sunderland AFC, Gary...
SBNATION.COM Mar 21

Manchester City vs. Chelsea, Women's Champions League: Confirmed lineups; how to watch

Photo by Molly Darlington - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images The first leg In the first encounter of this four-match streak between Chelsea Women...
WEAINTGOTNOHISTORY Mar 19

Newcastle and England’s Dan Burn’s ex-team mates recall his ‘baptism of fire’ pro debut that ended in 5-0 hammering

DAN BURN is still pinching himself after celebrating a shock England call-up by scoring and then lifting the Carabao Cup at Wembley. The boyhood...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Mar 18

On This Day (18 March 1953): Floodlit Sunderland look bonny against Clyde! 

A grainy image from the following day's press just about shows the action - hopefully the floodlights made things clearer for those in attendance! ...
SBNATION.COM Mar 18

Peterborough Sports thump Darlington despite playing with a striker in goal!

Peterborough Sports claimed an impressive 4-1 victory over Darlington in the National League North and had to do it without a goalkeeper!
PETERBOROUGHTODAY.CO.UK Mar 16

Below-par Darlington suffer a major setback to play-off hopes in heavy defeat

Darlington suffered a major blow to their play-off hopes as they lost 4-1 to Peterborough Sports.
THE NORTHERN ECHO Mar 16

Darlington hoping to keep play-off push going against Peterborough Sports

Darlington will be targeting a third straight win when they travel to Peterborough Sports in National League North.
THE NORTHERN ECHO Mar 15

Darlington are aiming for third successive win

Darlington are looking for their third straight win when they go to Peterborough Sports on Saturday. Their play off ambitions received a big boost...
THE NORTHERN ECHO Mar 14

Darlington restaurant steps up after women's team left without a sponsor for months

Babul's have sponsored Darlington FC women's team after they have been without a sponsor for nine months.
THE NORTHERN ECHO Mar 14

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe's delight at 'one of the great football stories'

Eddie Howe claims Dan Burn’s progression from being a YTS trainee with Darlington to an England squad member is “one of the great football...
THE NORTHERN ECHO Mar 14

Two uncapped players in contention be named in Thomas Tuchel's first ever England squad

Myles Lewis-Skelly and Dan Burn are in contention to be named in Thomas Tuchel’s first ever England squad, talkSPORT understands. The Arsenal...
TALKSPORT Mar 13

Mum of girl, 14, knifed to death by dad in ‘playfight’ begs for his release from jail & pleads ‘how can I blame him?’

THE mum of a teen girl knifed to death by her dad in a “playfight” has begged for his release from jail, asking: “How can I blame him?” Simon...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Mar 13

Slot Talk: “The Best Game of Football I've Been Involved In”

Photo by Molly Darlington/Copa/Getty Images Despite the loss, the boss was in awe of the game that was played. Liverpool FC exited the UEFA...
SBNATION.COM Mar 12

Gareth Taylor's Sacking Was The Right Call For Manchester City Women

Photo by Molly Darlington - The FA/The FA via Getty Images Boss Dismissed After Dismal WSL Season Finally it has happened. Gareth Taylor has...
SBNATION.COM Mar 11
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