The club has this week received a letter from the Football Association making us aware that members of the technical area have been subjected to abuse and/or threatening behaviour from supporters in close proximity.

The FA tell us that these incidents are of great concern to them, and that any further incidents could see us charged under FA Rule 20, which could in turn mean a heavy fine.

While the vast majority of our fans are very well-behaved, spectators are reminded that they should conduct themselves in a proper and orderly manner while attending Darlington games, and anyone found misbehaving will be ejected from the ground and banned from attending matches.