In the latest in our series we pick the brains of Alun Armstrong, the ex-Ipswich Town and Middlesbrough striker who is trying to mastermind Darlington’s push for promotion from National League North.
MAIDENHEAD United recovered from a sluggish start to dominate this clash between two mid-table sides at York Road, however, they failed to capitalise on their second-half chances after Remy Clerima’s header cancelled out Ryan Seager’s second-minute finish.
DON’T GET me started on injuries! Our physio room has been busier than ever in recent weeks and it hasn’t been easy. Whether it’s anything to do with the time off we had during the covid seasons now catching up with players I don’t know, but it seems to be a trend.
Spennymoor Town boss Bernard Morley was left to rue his side’s missed chances in their derby with Darlington as they were held to a third successive home draw this season.
MARCUS Maddison stepped aside from professional football in April 2021 while on loan at Bolton Wanderers, disillusioned by the sport that had promised to give him so much, but which had eventually mentally drained him.