I first started going to watch Darlo in 1965 – that was lucky!

I played football for Star Juniors in the Darlington Junior League and we played our home matches at South Park. We finished playing just before half-time at Darlo's game, so we nipped up Polam Lane and the gateman let us on for free. So it began!

Our goalkeeper at that time was Jeff Wealands, who went on to play for Darlo and who later signed for Man Utd as Gary Bailey's cover.

My favourite players include Alan Sproates, Carl Airey, Alan Walsh, David Speedie, Marco Gabbiadini, Gary Brown and, of course, Thommo.

Memorable games include any win over Poolie, the Trophy Final victory, the 4-3 comeback win at Salford and, of course, that unbelievable night at Whitby, especially Graeme Armstrong's bullet header!

PLAYLIST

- Summer of 69 - Bryan Adams

- All Day and all of the Night - The Kinks

- It's All Over Now - The Rolling Stones

- Do You Love Me - Brian Poole and the Tremeloes

- Rhythm of my Heart - Rod Stewart

- Laid - James

- I Won't Back Down - Steve Miller Band

- I Got You Babe - Sonny and Cher

- The Free Electric Band - Albert Hammond

- Pure - The Lightning Seeds

- With a Girl Like You - The Troggs

- I'm Into Something Good - Herman's Hermits