Darlo and me -- Leslie Parkin

By Ray Simpson

Darlo and me -- Leslie Parkin

Profile of a Darlo fan

Paul Hodgson has been chatting to other Darlo fans about their career watching Quakers -- here he spoke to Leslie Parkin.

Name:  Leslie Parkin

Occupation:  Retired bricklayer

Number of years you’ve supported Darlington: 60

First match seen: I can’t remember but it was 1960

What was the score? -

Most memorable home match: V Sheffield Wednesday 1976-77 season

What was the score? 1-0 to Darlington

Most Memorable away match: V Derby (League cup) season 1967-68

What was the score? 5-4 to Derby

Favourite all time manager(s) Lol Morgan

Favourite all time players(s): John Peverell

Favourite current player(s): Will Hatfield

Favourite Darlington ground: Feethams

What are your hopes for next season? To remain financially viable