Darlington FC are very pleased to announce that centre defender Jake Lawlor has signed a new two year contract with the club.

Jake signed for us on loan from Hartlepool earlier in the season and made his move permanent in January. He has become a firm crowd favourite with some excellent displays in the heart of the defence, and has also scored twice at the other end.

Here's what Jake thinks about the deal

And also what Alun thinks

We would like to wish Jake every success with us during his stay with us. He is the third player in our current squad to commit his future to the club.

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