Former full back passes away

We are sad to learn about the passing of our former full back, Gordon Jones, at the age of 82.

Gordon joined us from Middlesbrough in February 1973 -- he had made 532 appearances for the Boro, the second highest number of appearances post war -- and he went on to make 89 appearances for us before he left at the end of the 1974-75 season.

He also had a spell as assistant manager, before he moved on to Crook Town as player/ manager.

When he retired from playing he was a regular at Ayresome Park and the Riverside, and was involved with their former Players Association.

Everyone at Darlington would like to pass on our condolences to his family and friends.