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In what year were the club formed?

1883. Darlington also moved into Feethams in this year.

Who was the club's first manager in their history?

Tom McLintosh. McLintosh took the reigns from 1902-11, when he was succeeded by Lane for one season, before Jackson took charge between 1912-19, followed by English until 1928.

In which season did Darlington first play in the Football League?

1921-22. They finished 2nd in the 1921-22 Division Three (North) season, six points behind champions Stockport County.

What is the club's nickname?

The Quakers. They gained this nickname due to a railway line being close to the ground, which would make it shake when a train was passing.

Which of these players made the most appearances for the club?

Ron Greener. Greener played 442 games for the club between 1955-68.

Where did Darlington buy Neil Maddison from in 2001?

Middlesbrough. Maddison started out with Southampton in 1988, and moved to Middlesbrough in 1997, and on to Darlington in 2001. During his time with Middlesbrough he had loan spells with Barnsley and then Bristol City.

How many goals did Marco Gabbiadini score for the club between 1998-2000?

53. Gabbiadini started his career with York City in 1985, and has played for other clubs such as Sunderland, Crystal Palace and Derby County.

Who were Darlington playing when they set a club record for their biggest League victory in the 1927-28 season?

Lincoln City. Darlington won the game 9-2 in a Division Three (North) game on 7th January, 1928.

Darlington were relegated into the Conference League, after finishing bottom of Division Four in the 1988-89 season. Were they promoted back into the League the following year?

y. Darlington won the Conference title with 87 points, 2 ahead of second placed Barnet. The following Division Four season, saw them promoted again, as they became champions with 83 points.

Which of these players scored the most goals in a season for the club?

David Brown. Brown scored 39 goals in the 1924-25 Division Three (North) season.