The Board


The DFCSG Board is elected by the Owners. Its primary responsibilities are to ensure that the Football Club's strategy reflects the Owners' interests, to provide support and oversight to the Football Club Board, and to raise funds.

DFCSG Directors usually serve for a period of three years before standing down, with the option to seek re-election. Elections are held at the DFCSG AGM, usually held around October each year. Owners can stand for election to the Board. See the Elections page for more information.

Board Members


Jon Saddington

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Jon Saddington
Chair
Year Elected:
2018
Background:
Town Planning
Contact Me For:
DFCSG Enquiries
Email:
jon.saddington@darlingtonfc.org

David Steel

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David Steel
Vice Chair
Year Elected:
2020
Background:
Business Insight and Intelligence
Contact Me For:
YOURCLUB Content and DFC Commercial
Email:
david.steel@dfcsg.co.uk

Neil Raper

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Neil Raper
Secretary
Year Elected:
2018
Background:
Civil Engineering
Contact Me For:
Membership Queries
Email:
neil.raper@darlingtonfc.org

Andrew Matthews

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Andrew Matthews
Treasurer
Year Elected:
2020
Background:
Financial Services
Contact Me For:
Finance and Fundraising
Email:
andrew.matthews@darlingtonfc.org

Rob Duncan

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Rob Duncan
Director
Year Elected:
2018
Background:
Quantity Surveying
Contact Me For:
Fundraising Ideas and SLO Queries
Email:
rob.duncan@darlingtonfc.org

Joanne Cameron

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Joanne Cameron
Director
Year Elected:
2020
Background:
Hospitality and Events
Contact Me For:
Matchday Events, Volunteer Liaison & Her Game Too
Email:
joanne.cameron@darlingtonfc.org

Liam Tinkler

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Liam Tinkler
Director
Year Elected:
2020
Background:
Accountancy and Finance
Contact Me For:
Community Shares
Email:
liam.tinkler@dfcsg.co.uk

Andrew Scullion

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Andrew Scullion
Director
Year Elected:
2021
Background:
Business Owner
Contact Me For:
DFC Hospitality and SLO Queries
Email:
andrew.scullion@darlingtonfc.org

Cheryl Pattison

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Cheryl Pattison
Director
Year Elected:
2023
Background:
Hospitality and Events
Contact Me For:
Matchday Events & HGT
Email:
cheryl.pattison@darlingtonfc.org

Mick Dawson

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Mick Dawson
Director
Year Elected:
2023
Background:
Retail Business/Managing Director
Contact Me For:
Owner Discounts
Email:
mick.dawson@darlingtonfc.org

Richard Baker

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Richard Baker
Director
Year Elected:
2023
Background:
Marketing and Business Engagement
Contact Me For:
DFC Commercial
Email:
richard.baker@darlingtonfc.org

Andy Hodgson

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Andy Hodgson
Director
Year Elected:
2024
Background:
Accountancy and Audit