Darlo and me -- Doug Embleton
By Ray Simpson
A series on DFC fans
In this series, Paul Hodgson has been talking to Darlington fans about their lives Watching Darlington.
Here, he spoke to Doug Embleton:
Name: Doug Embleton
Occupation: Retired
Number of years you’ve supported Darlington: 66
First match seen: Barrow home 54-55
What was the score? 3-2 to Darlington
Most memorable home match: West Ham 60-61 League Cup
What was the score? 3-2 to Darlington
Most Memorable away match: Welling 1989-90
What was the score? 1-0 to Darlington
Favourite all time manager(s) Lol Morgan, Cyril Knowles and Brian Little
Favourite all time players(s): Prudhoe, Peverell, Greener, Smith, Gray, Yeoman, Toman, McGeachie, Walsh, Currie and Gabbiadini (4-4-2).
Favourite current player(s): Will Hatfield, Alex Storey, Ben Hedley, Joe Wheatley, Luke Charman and Adam Campbell
Favourite Darlington ground: Feethams
What are your hopes for this season? That it ends with all players, staff, volunteers ....and finances....in good health.