‘Grim situation’ at Darlo

Mark Meynell from DFC 1883 has admitted that Darlington is facing an ’emergency’.  He commented, ‘It’s a grim picture and we’re in a very difficult place.’

Mark Meynell from DFC 1883 has admitted that Darlington is facing an ’emergency’.  He commented, ‘It’s a grim picture and we’re in a very difficult place.’


The club’s debts are £200,000 more than initially calculated with the creditor situation being £60,000 higher than the business plan’s worst case scenario.   There have been poor attendances at games after fans initially rallied round which raises questions about whether the town really wants a football club.


Ten businesses are being sought to invest £10,000 each in a Ten-4-Ten scheme.