David Steel | 17th March 2024
Missed today's game or just couldn't get hold of a programme? YOURCLUB Content brings you DFCSG's programme notes from the Peterborough Sports game.
WELCOME FROM JON SADDINGTON
The 'Great Escape' is on! The turnaround has been quite incredible. Full credit to Steve and Terry for steering the Club towards safety and to the players for the huge improvement on the pitch.
We now look like a team who should be fighting for honours at the other end of the table. Our win ratio under Steve Watson is 50% which, if maintained until the end of the season, would be enough to ensure our survival on c52 points.
Our performance against Scunthorpe was first-class and, undoubtedly, the highlight of our season so far. Pace, power, clinical finishing, will-to-win, and organisation in abundance.
I thought we were unlucky to lose at Spennymoor; we were in full control of the first half and better finishing would have given us a deserved lead at the break. A draw would have been more reflective of a keenly fought contest between the league’s in-form teams.
Matty Cornish, Cameron Salkeld and Cedric Main have rightly taken the plaudits in recent weeks, but I must give special mention to Toby Lees who is our most-improved under Steve Watson and is now showing why he was Blyth Spartans' player of the season.
Today we entertain Peterborough Sports. At the time of writing, The Turbines occupy 15th place in the league. Recent form has been mixed with two wins (Rushall & Banbury) a draw (Southport), and two defeats, including a narrow lost to Gateshead in the Quarter Finals of the FA Trophy.
Sports are managed by former York City and King’s Lynn Town striker, Michael Gash, and also have Kaine Felix amongst their ranks following a mid-season transfer from Quakers.
Finally, I'd like to extend a warm welcome to the supporters, players, and officials of Peterborough Sports. Enjoy the game!
YOURCLUB DFC MEN’S PLAYER OF FEBRUARY
Matty Cornish is your YOURCLUB DFC Men's Players of February!
Matty took an impressive 50% of your votes from a shortlist of ten player options, beating Matty Young (10%) into second place. Well done Matty C!
Thank you to everyone who voted and look out for the YOURCLUB DFC Men's Players of March poll in early April.
NATIONAL LEAGUE U11s CUP
Our best wishes go to the girls' team from St. Augustine's Primary School and the boys (mixed) team from Mowden Junior School who this Thursday (21st March) will be representing Darlington FC at the North Finals of National League Under 11s Cup at Staveley.
The teams will be kitted-out in full Darlington FC colours provided by DFCSG. The winners of this tournament will play the winners of the South Finals at Wembley as part of the National League Play-Off Final!
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DFCSG AWAY TRAVEL
On Saturday 23rd March, we'll be making the trip to Rushall Olympic. The coach will depart from Park Place at 10am. The price for adult DFCSG members is £30 (£15 juniors) and adult non-members is £33 (£17 juniors).
The following Monday (1st April – Easter Monday), we travel to Warrington Town. The coach will depart from Park Place at 10.30am. The price for adult DFCSG members is £27 (£14 juniors) and adult non-members is £30 (£15 juniors).
For details of other up-coming trips and how to book, including our 'Conditions of Travel due to Covid', please click here.
