Darlington have today signed centre half Brandon Taylor following his release by Sunderland.

22 year old Brandon started his career in the Sunderland Academy as an 8 year old, and played through all the age groups to be a regular in their Premier Reserve side.

He also made six appearances for the first team in the Checkatrade Trophy and FA Cup.

However, a change of manager led to him being left out of the first team picture, and he was released in the summer.

Darlington manager Alun Armstrong said; “Brandon is a very good centre half, and will certainly help us in that position. He had trials at a couple of clubs, and then decided to come to us. He knows some of our lads, which helped.”

You can watch an interview with Brandon here:

We would like to welcome Brandon to the club, and wish him every success with us.

You can enter our super 50/50 draw here:

https://darlingtonfc.co.uk/news/announcing-the-new-super-5050-draw