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Thursday 15 May 2008
19:45 - Flitcroft urges Dale to take control - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Rochdale assistant boss Dave Flitcroft has asked the fans to be patient on Saturday as Dale look to overturn a 2-1 deficit against Darlington.Dale were sunk by Ian Miller's 90th-minute winner in the first leg of their play-off semi final at the Darlington Arena.

14:45 - Wainwright wary of complacency - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Neil Wainwright insists the Darlington squad will not allow complacency to creep in ahead of their play-off semi-final second-leg at Rochdale.Midfielder Wainwright provided the assist for Ian Miller to head home the last-gasp winner in Saturday's 2-1 victory in the first leg, to give the Quakers a slim advantage ahead of the weekend's second leg encounter at Spotland.

14:23 - Wainwright wary of complacency - TEAMTALK.COM
Neil Wainwright insists the Darlington squad will not allow complacency to creep in ahead of their play-off semi-final second-leg at Rochdale.

Wednesday 14 May 2008
19:45 - Wheater handed Under-21s armband - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
David Wheater will take the next step in his journey from League Two to England international when he captains the Under-21s against Wales.The Middlesbrough centre-back, 21, was on loan at Darlington last season but has established himself at The Riverside since.

19:00 - Kennedy enjoying Quakers success - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Midfielder Jason Kennedy insists playing in the League Two play-offs for Darlington ranks among his greatest career highlights thus far.Kennedy, on loan from Middlesbrough, scored to help Quakers beat Rochdale in the play-off semi-final first leg on Saturday as Dave Penney's side recorded a vital 2-1 win.

18:36 - Kennedy enjoying Quakers success - TEAMTALK.COM
Midfielder Jason Kennedy insists playing in the League Two play-offs for Darlington ranks among his greatest career highlights thus far.

15:45 - Higginbotham backs Dale success - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Kallum Higginbotham admits Rochdale are full of confidence but will not disrespect Darlington ahead of their League Two play-off semi-final.Dale conceded a last-minute goal at the Darlington Arena to give the Quakers a slim 2-1 advantage heading into the return leg, but Higginbotham is confident his side can overcome that deficit and progress to Wembley.

Tuesday 13 May 2008
12:45 - Penney urges Quakers 'discipline' - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Darlington boss Dave Penney has urged his promotion-chasing side to keep their cool in their play-off semi-final second leg at Rochdale.The Quakers travel to Spotland on Saturday brimming with confidence after a 2-1 win in the first leg thanks to goals from Ian Miller and Jason Kennedy.

12:20 - Penney urges Quakers 'discipline' - TEAMTALK.COM
Darlington boss Dave Penney has urged his promotion-chasing side to keep their cool in their play-off semi-final second leg at Rochdale.

Monday 12 May 2008
20:51 - Rochdale striker ko'd after arm-wrestling - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Fourth division striker Lee Thorpe faces a miserable summer after breaking his arm in three places while arm-wrestling with a Rochdale team mate on the bus taking the team to a playoff match at Darlington.

16:00 - Hill leaps to squad's defence - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Keith Hill has defended the professionalism of his Rochdale players after forward Lee Thorpe broke his arm during an arm wrestling contest.Thorpe, who was already ruled out for the rest of the season due to a leg injury, broke his arm in three places when wrestling a team-mate on the bus to Saturday's play-off semi-final, first leg at Darlington.

12:15 - Boss saves special praise for Wright - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Dave Penney heaped lavish praise on Darlington's Tommy Wright after his bustling performance in the play-off semi-final win over Rochdale.Wright, who has scored 15 goals this season, may not have got his name on the scoresheet during the 2-1 victory in the first leg, but the 23-year-old turned in an eye-catching display nevertheless.

11:49 - Penney hails vibrant atmosphere - BBC.CO.UK
Darlington boss Dave Penney believes the supporters played a key role in their 2-1 first-leg win in the League Two play-off semis on Saturday.

11:39 - Boss saves special praise for Wright - TEAMTALK.COM
Dave Penney heaped lavish praise on Darlington's Tommy Wright after his bustling performance in the play-off semi-final win over Rochdale.

Sunday 11 May 2008
14:45 - Triple injury worry for Quakers - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Darlington boss Dave Penney and Rochdale counterpart Keith Hill are counting the cost of a bruising play-off semi-final encounter on Saturday.Quakers claimed what could prove to be a decisive 2-1 victory in the first leg courtesy of substitute Ian Miller's 92nd-minute headed winner after Jason Kennedy's sublime first-half opener had been cancelled out by Chris Dagnall.

14:12 - Triple injury worry for Quakers - TEAMTALK.COM
Darlington boss Dave Penney and Rochdale counterpart Keith Hill are counting the cost of a bruising play-off semi-final encounter on Saturday.

14:00 - Hill: Rochdale can bounce back - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Rochdale boss Keith Hill is confident his side can bounce back from their 2-1 defeat to Darlington in the first leg of the play-offs.Ian Miller's late winner for the Quakers denied Dale a creditable draw but Hill is adamant his side can turn around the one goal deficit when the two sides meet again next Saturday.

11:47 - League Two - Darlington snatch late win - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM

An injury-time goal from substitute Ian Miller gave Darlington a 2-1 win in their League Two play-off semi final first leg draw at home to Rochdale.

11:30 - Hill backs Lee after Quakers defeat - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Rochdale boss Keith Hill refused to blame Tommy Lee after his blunder let Darlington win 2-1 in the first leg of their play-off semi-final.Dale goalkeeper Lee, on loan from Macclesfield, raced off his line to meet Neil Wainwright's stoppage-time free-kick, but made a hash of his attempted gather and Ian Miller looped a header into the empty net.

11:01 - Hill backs Lee after Quakers defeat - TEAMTALK.COM
Rochdale boss Keith Hill refused to blame Tommy Lee after his blunder let Darlington win 2-1 in the first leg of their play-off semi-final.

10:12 - League Two - Darlington snatch late win - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM

An injury-time goal from substitute Ian Miller gave Darlington a 2-1 win in their League Two play-off semi final first leg draw at home to Rochdale.

01:09 - Late Drama Gives Darlo The Edge - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Darlington struck in injury-time to beat Rochdale 2-1 in their League Two play-off clash.

Saturday 10 May 2008
21:15 - Miller time for victorious Quakers - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Ian Miller's dramatic stoppage-time winner earned Darlington a 2-1 victory in the League Two play-off semi-final first-leg clash with Rochdale.Miller headed home fellow substitute Neil Wainwright's free-kick with time running out after Dale's Chris Dagnall had cancelled out Jason Kennedy's stunning first-half opener.

21:09 - Late Drama Gives Darlo The Edge - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Darlington struck in injury-time to beat Rochdale 2-1 in their League Two play-off clash.

21:07 - Darlington 2-1 Rochdale: Stoppage-time winner - ESPN
Darlington 2-1 Rochdale: Stoppage-time winner

20:56 - League Two - Darlington snatch late win - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM

An injury-time goal from substitute Ian Miller gave Darlington a 2-1 win in their League Two play-off semi final first leg draw at home to Rochdale.

20:29 - Darlington 2-1 Rochdale - BBC.CO.UK
Ian Miller's injury-time header hands Darlington the advantage over Rochdale in their League two play-off semi-final.

14:30 - Hill: We can beat anyone out there - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Rochdale manager Keith Hill has turned up the heat on Darlington by suggesting Dave Penney's men have underachieved during this season.The League Two rivals meet in Saturday's play-off semi-final, first leg with Hill admitting he is surprised by Penney's failure to guide the Quakers to automatic promotion.

13:43 - Penney ready for Dale challenge - TEAMTALK.COM
Darlington manager Dave Penney is hoping the pressure that accompanies reaching the play-offs will bring the best out of his players.

Friday 09 May 2008
19:00 - McClaren helping Darlo play-off bid - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Darlington boss Dave Penney has enlisted the help of former England manager Steve McClaren in the build-up to the play-off clash with Rochdale.McClaren oversaw a training session at the club earlier this week as the Quakers bid to address a run of one win from their last nine games at the end of the regular season.

17:55 - McClaren helping Darlo play-off bid - TEAMTALK.COM
Darlington boss Dave Penney has enlisted the help of former England manager Steve McClaren in the build-up to the play-off clash with Rochdale.

17:00 - Hill expected more from Darlington - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Rochdale manager Keith Hill has turned up the heat on Darlington by suggesting Dave Penney's men have underachieved this season.Dale meet Darlo in League Two the play-off semi-finals with Hill admitting he is surprised by Penney's failure to guide the Quakers to automatic promotion.

16:27 - League Two - Team news: Stanton suspended - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM

Rochdale manager Keith Hill (pictured) will again be missing Nathan Stanton through suspension for the League Two play-off semi-final first leg at Darlington.

16:11 - Darlington v Rochdale: Preview - ESPN
Darlington v Rochdale: Preview

12:00 - Stanton banned for play-off clash - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Rochdale manager Keith Hill will again be missing Nathan Stanton through suspension for the play-off semi-final, first leg at Darlington.Stanton serves the second match of a two-game ban and Marcus Holness and Nathan D'Laryea are competing against each other to replace him.

11:49 - Captain urges Darlington to relax - BBC.CO.UK
Darlington captain Steve Foster urges his players to relax and go into Saturday's play-off semi-final first-leg with Rochdale full of belief.

11:45 - Quakers boosted by duo's return - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Darlington boss Dave Penney boosted by the return of Julian Joachim and Ryan Valentine for the play-off semi-final first leg against Rochdale.Joachim missed the last four games of the regular season with an ankle problem and Valentine has missed the last two with a knee injury, but the duo return to face Dale.

11:42 - League Two - Hill plans Darlo offensive - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM

Rochdale boss Keith Hill insists his side will go all-out to attack Darlington in the first leg of their League Two play-off semi-final.

Thursday 08 May 2008
23:15 - Hill vows to attack at Darlo - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Rochdale boss Keith Hill insists his side will go all-out to attack Darlington in the first leg of their League Two play-off semi-final.Dale travel to the North-East on Saturday to face Dave Penney's side before next weekend's second leg at Spotland.

11:17 - Darlington v Rochdale (Sat) - BBC.CO.UK
Team news ahead of Saturday's semi-final, first leg League Two play-off match.

Wednesday 07 May 2008
17:15 - Dunphy reckons Rochdale are ready - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Rochdale chairman Chris Dunphy insists the club is "absolutely ready" for promotion as they prepare for their play-off campaign.Dale have been in the bottom tier of English football for 34 seasons, but they enter their two-legged tie with Darlington this weekend with Dunphy believing promotion is "absolutely essential" for the club to progress.

15:30 - Stockdale sets Rochdale target - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Darlington goalkeeper David Stockdale insists he will be fit to play a part in Saturday's play-off semi-final first leg against Rochdale.Stockdale, who is expected to formally complete a move to Fulham in the summer, sustained a bruised foot in the 2-0 win at Peterborough and is now facing a race against time to prove his fitness.

14:59 - Stockdale sets Rochdale target - TEAMTALK.COM
Darlington goalkeeper David Stockdale insists he will be fit to play a part in Saturday's play-off semi-final first leg against Rochdale.

Tuesday 06 May 2008
17:00 - Little releases eight more Dragons - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Wrexham boss Brian Little has continued his preparations for the Blue Square Premier by announcing the axing of eight more first-team players.Skipper Neil Roberts joins Danny Williams, Chris Llewellyn, Michael Jones, Michael Carvill, Alex Darlington and Jamie Reed in the list of players who will be released by the Dragons.

16:21 - Penney praises Quakers debutant - BBC.CO.UK
Darlington boss Dave Penney praises striker Curtis Main after the teenager became the youngest Quakers player in history against Peterborough on Saturday.

15:30 - Penney has faith in Kazimierczak - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Dave Penney will turn to Polish goalkeeper Przemyslaw Kazimierczak should David Stockdale not recover in time for Darlington's play-off clash.Kazimierczak made an impressive debut in the 2-0 win at Peterborough as he made a string of fine saves to earn the Quakers their first clean sheet in five games after replacing the injured Stockdale after just 12 minutes.

14:47 - League Two - Rochdale boss upbeat - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM

Manager Keith Hill insists Rochdale are in confident mood ahead of the first leg of their play-off semi-final against Darlington on Saturday.

14:40 - Penney has faith in Kazimierczak - TEAMTALK.COM
Dave Penney will turn to Polish goalkeeper Przemyslaw Kazimierczak should David Stockdale not recover in time for Darlington's play-off clash.

14:30 - Dale buoyant ahead of Darlo clash - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Manager Keith Hill insists Rochdale are in confident mood ahead of the first leg of their play-off semi-final against Darlington on Saturday.But Hill was quick to warn his players that being in the right frame of mind would not guarantee progress to Wembley and possibly League One.

Sunday 04 May 2008
20:15 - Hill fully focused on play-off test - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Rochdale boss Keith Hill was pleased enough with his side's point from a 1-1 draw against Shrewsbury after fielding a second-string team.Hill's men will now face Darlington in the play-offs and go into the semi-finals on the back of a 10-game unbeaten run.

18:30 - Ferguson upbeat despite Posh defeat - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Darren Ferguson's Peterborough charges were unable to celebrate promotion in front of their fans with a win as they lost 2-0 to Darlington.The result was soon forgotten by Posh as they left League Two behind and manager Ferguson immediately set his sights on another season to savour.

18:15 - Penney keen to join promoted Posh - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Dave Penney believes Darlington's 2-0 win over Peterborough proves his men have the class to follow Posh up into League One next season.Quakers overcame the absence of a dozen injured and rested senior players to grab the points and put a dampener on Posh's promotion celebrations, whilst sounding a statement of intent ahead of the play-offs.

17:22 - Penney keen to join promoted Posh - TEAMTALK.COM
Dave Penney believes Darlington's 2-0 win over Peterborough proves his men have the class to follow Posh up into League One next season.

Saturday 03 May 2008
21:45 - Dagnall earns Dale deserved point - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Play-off bound Rochdale fielded a second-string team but earned a deserved point from a 1-1 draw against Shrewsbury to secure fifth place.Keith Hill's men will now face Darlington in the play-offs and go into the semi-finals on the back of a 10-game unbeaten run.

21:15 - Darlo spoil Posh's celebrations - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Jason Kennedy's strike set Darlington on their way to their play-off semi-final clash with Rochdale following a 2-0 win over Peterborough.Following the midfielder's effort, promoted Posh had the better of the chances, but they were repeatedly denied by substitute goalkeeper Przemyslaw Kazimierczak.

19:30 - Peterborough 0-2 Darlington - BBC.CO.UK
Darlington seal a play-off semi-final clash with Rochdale with victory at promoted Peterborough.

19:21 - Peterborough 0-2 Darlington - ESPN
Peterborough 0-2 Darlington

Friday 02 May 2008
18:00 - Darlo set to battle without Abbott - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Striker Pawel Abbott's season appears to be over as Darlington prepare for the trip to Peterborough as the League Two season comes to a close.The Quakers are hoping a spell in an oxygen tank can aid Abbott's recovery from a knee problem which flared up against Dagenham last weekend but boss Dave Penney is fearing the worst as his side steel themselves for a chance of play-off glory.

16:30 - Day misses out on season finale - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Peterborough manager Darren Ferguson will again be without left-back Jamie Day for the League Two promotion party against Darlington.Day has missed the last two games with a groin problem and will again miss out so Tom Williams will continue his stint at the back.

13:27 - Penney unfazed by play-off rivals - BBC.CO.UK
Darlington boss Dave Penney says he does not care which team his side will face in the League Two play-offs.

12:30 - Stags duo set to miss season finale - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Alex John-Baptiste and Michael Boulding are both doubtful for relegated Mansfield's last League Two clash away to Dagenham and Redbridge.The match had looked like it would be a relegation decider, but Mansfield's home defeat to Rotherham coupled with Dagenham's stunning comeback to win 3-2 at Darlington assured the Daggers' safety.

11:29 - Peterborough v Darlington - BBC.CO.UK
Team news ahead of Saturday's League Two match.

10:08 - Peterborough v Darlington: Preview - ESPN
Peterborough v Darlington: Preview

Thursday 01 May 2008
21:00 - Penney preparing for penalty drama - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Darlington boss Dave Penney is hoping the decision to stage a mock penalty shoot-out will mean his players are well prepared.Watford memorably did exactly the same two years ago before Adrian Boothroyd's side clinched promotion to the Premier League, and Penney is desperate to get his squad ready for every eventuality after staging one following last weekend's 3-2 defeat at home to Dagenham.

20:32 - Penney preparing for penalty drama - TEAMTALK.COM
Darlington boss Dave Penney is hoping the decision to stage a mock penalty shoot-out will mean his players are well prepared.

Tuesday 29 April 2008
18:00 - Stockdale retains play-off focus - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Darlington goalkeeper David Stockdale is yet to talk to Fulham about a possible move and is fully focused on the Quakers' promotion bid.The 23-year-old is expected to move to Roy Hodgson's side in the summer after Darlington accepted an undisclosed bid last week.

17:25 - Stockdale retains play-off focus - TEAMTALK.COM
Darlington goalkeeper David Stockdale is yet to talk to Fulham about a possible move and is fully focused on the Quakers' promotion bid.

17:15 - McAllister leaves Parker at Darlo - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Darlington have received a play-off boost after Leeds manager Gary McAllister confirmed he will not cut short Ben Parker's loan spell.McAllister was expected to invoke a 24-hour recall clause with Alan Sheehan handed a three-game ban for his straight red card at Yeovil on Friday.

16:39 - McAllister leaves Parker at Darlo - TEAMTALK.COM
Darlington have received a play-off boost after Leeds manager Gary McAllister confirmed he will not cut short Ben Parker's loan spell.

Monday 28 April 2008
16:42 - Quakers aim to spoil Posh party - BBC.CO.UK
Darlington boss Dave Penney urges his team not to be the bridesmaids when they face promoted Peterborough.

09:42 - Four Dons make League Two team - TEAMTALK.COM
Four players from champions MK Dons and three from Peterborough have been named in the PFA League Two Team of the Year.

00:31 - Foster in PFA team of the year - BBC.CO.UK
Cristiano Ronaldo is named as the Professional Footballers' Association player of the year for the second successive season.

Sunday 27 April 2008
17:30 - Penney disappointed with defeat - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Darlington manager Dave Penney was disappointed his side failed to hold onto a two-goal lead after losing a thrilling game with Dagenham 3-2.Darlington took the lead in the 19th minute when Ricky Ravenhill's header crept in, and substitute Shaun Reay's shot was put through his own net by Mark Arber before Dagenham substitute Sam Sloma pulled one back with a close-range effort in the 63rd minute.

16:52 - Penney disappointed with defeat - TEAMTALK.COM
Darlington manager Dave Penney was disappointed his side failed to hold onto a two-goal lead after losing a thrilling game with Dagenham 3-2.

Saturday 26 April 2008
20:30 - Daggers fightback ensures survival - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Darlington threw away a two-goal lead as visitors Dagenham came back to claim a 3-2 win that secured their place in League Two for next season.The Quakers took the lead in the 19th minute when goalkeeper Tony Roberts could only push Ricky Ravenhill's header from Tommy Wright's cross on to the post and it rolled over the line.

19:21 - Darlington 2-3 Dag & Red - BBC.CO.UK
Dagenham & Redbridge stage a remarkable comeback against Darlington to ensure they will be playing in the Football League next season.

18:58 - Darlington 2-3 Dag & Red - ESPN
Darlington 2-3 Dag & Red

Friday 25 April 2008
16:30 - Valentine a doubt for Quakers - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Darlington boss Dave Penney will check on the fitness of defender Ryan Valentine ahead of the visit of Dagenham & Redbridge.The former Everton trainee is struggling with a knee injury and it remains to be seen whether he will recover in time to face John Still's strugglers.

16:15 - Quakers accept bid for Stockdale - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Darlington have accepted an undisclosed bid from Premier League strugglers Fulham for highly-rated goalkeeper David Stockdale.The 22-year-old, who started his career at York, has been in outstanding form this season, keeping 20 clean sheets to help the Quakers push for promotion from League Two.

15:52 - Quakers accept bid for Stockdale - TEAMTALK.COM
Darlington have accepted an undisclosed bid from Premier League strugglers Fulham for highly-rated goalkeeper David Stockdale.

14:30 - Spireites pair miss Macc clash - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Peter Leven and Jack Lester will miss Chesterfield's game at Macclesfield as they go through the motions after missing out on the play-offs.Midfielder Leven is nursing a knee injury after colliding with the referee during last week's 1-1 draw against Darlington, a result that ended the Spireites chances of reaching the play-offs.

11:58 - Darlington v Dag & Red: Preview - ESPN
Darlington v Dag & Red: Preview

09:57 - Darlington v Dag & Red - BBC.CO.UK
Team news ahead of Saturday's League Two match.

Thursday 24 April 2008
19:18 - Penney anger at fans' negativity - BBC.CO.UK
Darlington boss Dave Penney hits out at the negative feeling surrounding the club following their failure to secure automatic promotion.

19:02 - Fulham agree deal for Stockdale - BBC.CO.UK
Darlington accept a bid from Premier League strugglers Fulham for goalkeeper David Stockdale.

09:29 - Little can make a big difference - BBC.CO.UK
Wrexham fans are told to enjoy life in the Conference - and trust in former Darlington boss Brian Little to repeat his promotion success of nearly 20 years ago.

Tuesday 22 April 2008
17:15 - Richardson looks on bright side - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Lee Richardson believes Chesterfield have more reason to be positive than many of their rivals despite failing to reach the play-offs.The Spireites' top seven aspirations ended following Saturday's 1-1 home draw against Darlington, prompting a small section of fans to call for Richardson to be sacked.

15:39 - Wainwright eager to play his part - TEAMTALK.COM
Darlington winger Neil Wainwright is eager to help the Quakers secure promotion after returning from a loan spell with struggling Mansfield.

Monday 21 April 2008
17:15 - Stockdale linked with Fulham switch - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Darlington boss Dave Penney has refused to quash speculation linking highly-rated goalkeeper David Stockdale with a move to Fulham.With former Quakers managing director Barry Simmonds reportedly poised to join the Cottagers as chief scout, rumours are rife Stockdale is also set to relocate to Craven Cottage.

16:48 - Stockdale linked with Fulham switch - TEAMTALK.COM
Darlington boss Dave Penney has refused to quash speculation linking highly-rated goalkeeper David Stockdale with a move to Fulham.

Sunday 20 April 2008
19:30 - Richardson: We let it slip again - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Chesterfield manager Lee Richardson admitted it had been a familiar story after his side surrendered a lead to draw 1-1 with Darlington.The Spireites took a 50th-minute lead when a long pass was flicked on for Jamie Ward to hammer past David Stockdale.

17:54 - Fulham could move for Stockdale - BBC.CO.UK
Darlington boss Dave Penney admits there could be summer interest from Fulham for goalkeeper David Stockdale.

17:00 - Penney delighted with Darlo draw - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Darlington manager Dave Penney was delighted after his side clinched a place in the play-offs following a 1-1 draw against Chesterfield.Tommy Wright struck to cancel out Jamie Ward's goal and while Darlington were able to celebrate a spot in the end-of-season shake-up, the draw ended Chesterfield's hopes of an instant return to League One.

16:31 - Penney delighted with Darlo draw - TEAMTALK.COM
Darlington manager Dave Penney was delighted after his side clinched a place in the play-offs following a 1-1 draw against Chesterfield.

Saturday 19 April 2008
22:00 - Gritty Quakers clinch play-off spot - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Darlington cemented their place in the play-offs as they came from behind to earn a battling away 1-1 draw against Chesterfield.The home side had taken the lead early in the second half but a goal from Tommy Wright earned Darlington the point they needed.

19:38 - Chesterfield 1-1 Darlington - BBC.CO.UK
Darlington hit back to secure a point and a place in the League Two play-offs at Saltergate.

19:21 - Chesterfield 1-1 Darlington - ESPN
Chesterfield 1-1 Darlington

Friday 18 April 2008
14:19 - Chesterfield v Darlington: Preview - ESPN
Chesterfield v Darlington: Preview

13:00 - Wainwright set to return for Quakers - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Darlington midfielder Neil Wainwright could earn a recall to the Quakers side for the trip to Chesterfield in League Two on Saturday.Boss Dave Penney recalled Wainwright from his loan spell at Mansfield earlier this week in light of the injury crisis at the club, and the 30-year-old will be hoping to involved in some capacity at Saltergate.

11:13 - Chesterfield v Darlington - BBC.CO.UK
Team news ahead of Saturday's League Two match.




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