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April
07/04/06 Mowden's approach for Darlington chief Lee is revealed ahead of derby
A LITTLE extra spice has been added to tomorrow's derby match between Mowden Park and Darlington with the news that Craig Lee is involved in a tug-of-war between the clubs.
March
31/03/06 Darlington prepare for Blaydon visit
Darlington have no worries about their pitch for tomorrow's big match in National Three North against Blaydon.
24/03/06 Darlington near full-strength
Darlington hope to be at full-strength for the trip to Cleckheaton other than the continued absence of prop Dan Miller and utility back Apenai Kororua, who is to be posted to Iraq.
20/03/06 No game again for Darlington
Darlington's home match against Bradford and Bingley was postponed when local referee Derek Blake was called in and decided the muddy surface was unsafe for scrummaging.
10/03/06 Snowball thrown on the England bench
Darlington have been left without a game and will be disappointed to hear that Richard Snowball is only on the bench for the England Counties XV. The second row positions have gone to the captain, Henley's James Winterbottom, and Moseley's Richard Stott.
03/03/06 Lancaster continues in Scott absence
Darlington visit Tynedale tomorrow and will again have coach Phil Lancaster providing cover at prop as Paul Scott is unavailable.
December
09/12/05 Double blow for Darlington
Darlington will be without player-coach Craig Lee and experienced flanker Martin Howe for tomorrow's National Three North match at Blaydon.
03/12/05 Darlington desperate to keep front-line troops fit
DARLINGTON are hoping to get through their next three games, two of them derbies, without any front row injuries as Dan Miller is to have a knee operation next Thursday.
November
25/11/05 Darlington unchanged
Darlington's squad will be unchanged for the difficult match at Bradford and Bingley, who are one point behind them with two games in hand.
19/11/05 Darlington defend cup stance
DARLINGTON have defended their right to compete in the national leagues and contest the Durham Cup, despite confirmation that they will not receive the county trophy.
18/11/05 Goddard back for Tynedale visit
Darlington have hooker Rob Goddard back after injury in their only change to the starting XV for the home match against Tynedale.
October
28/10/05 Howe back to boost Darlington
IN a rare quirk of the fixture list both Darlington clubs are at home tomorrow as they seek to get back on track after a rocky couple of weeks.
07/10/05 Howe blow rocks Darlington
DARLINGTON are resigned to being without experienced flanker Martin Howe for a month because of a thigh injury, but are confident their Newcastle Academy player, Phil Dawson, can do the job at open side.
September
30/09/05 Key duo ruled out
Darlington are likely to be without two of their most experienced players, Craig Lee and Martin Howe, for their cup tie at New Brighton.
23/09/05 Dawson call-up at Kendal
Darlington have named Falcons Academy flanker Phil Dawson at centre for their match at Kendal, with Ben Snook moving to full back as Apeni Kororua is unavailable.
April
30/04/05 Darlington to play in final
Darlington are now resigned to playing the Durham Cup final against Westoe on June 1, as controversially decided by the county committee three weeks ago.
23/04/05 Coaching duo take honours
DARLINGTON duo Phil Lancaster and Craig Lee have won the Coach of the Month award for March in National Three North.
08/04/05 Injuries kind to Darlington
Darlington have had better luck than most with injuries this season, but with three of the top six to visit in their four remaining games it was just as well they secured safety last week as player-coach Craig Lee was one of three casualties.
02/04/05 Local rivals come out in support of Darlington
WHEN Darlington moved to Blackwell Meadows 11 years ago the clubhouse was modelled on the one built by today's visitors Rugby Lions during a period of great prosperity for the Midlanders.
01/04/05 Oselton gets the nod
If Darlington beat Rugby and pick up a four-try bonus they will be 11 points clear of their visitors, who will be unable to catch them.
12/03/05 Darlington wary of complacency
Unchanged Darlington will be on their guard against complacency at home to bottom club Bedford Athletic in National Three North as the Midlanders have clearly not given up the fight.
11/03/05 Darlington remain unchanged
Darlington will be unchanged for the visit of Bedford, with skipper Paul Lee still ruled out by a broken finger. Richard Lang will come on to the bench for Durham Under 20s winger Fraser Monahan.
04/03/05 Darlington not safe
Despite being six points adrift at the foot of the table, recent results suggest Bedford have not given up the ghost, which is bad news for both Darlington clubs as Bedford visit Blackwell Meadows next week.
28/02/05 Mowden and Darlington fall foul of the weather
After the postponement of their home match against Fylde, Darlington Mowden Park are fourth from the bottom, two points ahead of Darlington, and need a win at bottom club Bedford Athletic next week.
25/02/05 Games in doubt
Prospects for local rugby tomorrow are not good, with clubs worried that pitches will be waterlogged if the snow melts.
18/02/05 Lee back for Darlington
Player-coach Craig Lee returns for Darlington at home to Macclesfield after sitting out last week's Durham Cup win against West Hartlepool.
12/02/05 Figian trio in for Darlington
Darlington have three Catterick-based Fijians in their squad for the Durham Cup first round tie at home to West Hartlepool.
11/02/05 Darlington seek Andrew return
Darlington are hoping to get former skipper David Andrew involved again shortly following his recent wedding.
05/02/05 Glendenning adds more for Darlington
Darlington will be out to show hosts Cleckheaton that there is more to their game than the driving maul, which destroyed the West Yorkshire club on their visit to Blackwell Meadows.
04/02/05 Darllington call on Naga
Darlington make one change for the trip to Cleckheaton, who are one place below them, with Fijian Joe Naga starting in place of unavailable lock Matt Dilworth.
29/01/05 Darlington hoping to match Tynedale's spirit
DARLINGTON entertain Tynedale today determined to match the spirit of a side who continue to prosper in the face of adversity.
28/01/05 Darlington at full strength
Darlington's casualties from last week's heavy defeat at Bradford and Bingley are all fit for tomorrow's home match against Tynedale.
22/01/05 Revenge is next target for confident Darlington
DARLINGTON head to Bradford and Bingley in good spirits and looking for revenge after an early-season loss.
10/01/05 Weather hits league programme
Darlington's game at Fylde fell victim to the weather as did Tynedale's at home to Macclesfield and West Hartlepool's trip to Morpeth.
07/01/05 Lee doubt for Darlington
Darlington's only doubt for tomorrow's visit to Fylde is fly half Paul Lee, who limped off with a recurrence of his hamstring trouble in the last match at home to New Brighton.
17/12/04 Darlington wait on Howe
Darlington hope to have flanker Martin Howe back for their home match against New Brighton. He was badly missed in last week's heavy defeat at Kendal, where Darlington started well enough but faded.
11/12/04 Howe blow for Darlington
Darlington have suffered a blow ahead of their match at Kendal with flanker Martin Howe being ruled out by a shoulder injury.
10/12/04 Oselton doubt for Darlington
Darlington visit Kendal, who are two places below them and a victory would see Darlington pull further away from the bottom group.
04/12/04 Brothers defy odds to fight cause
The need for a victory in National Three North will see Darlington's player-coach Craig Lee and his brother Paul defy niggling injuries in today's home game against third-placed Fylde.
03/12/04 Darlington accept Kell dismissal
After watching the video of last week's match at Mowden Park, Darlington have accepted that full back David Kell did throw a punch prior to his sending-off.
27/11/04 Mumps adds to worries
A FORTNIGHT ago Darlington seemed to be escaping the injury problems afflicting their National Three North rivals. Then they suffered three casualties on the eve of their match at Tynedale and suddenly weddings, funerals and illness are also taking their toll.
20/11/04 Lee returns
Darlington skipper Paul Lee has decided he is fit to return after his hamstring injury for the home match against Bradford and Bingley. But hopes that last week's other absentees, hooker Dan Oselton and winger Fraser Monohan, would also be fit have been dashed. Monohan has had his hand put in plaster and will be out for at least a further two weeks, so Marc Potts returns.
19/11/04 Lee doubtful as duo return
Darlington skipper Paul Lee remains doubtful for the visit of Bradford and Bingley because of his hamstring injury, but winger Fraser Monohan and hooker Dan Oselton are fit to return.
13/11/04 Darlington unchanged
Darlington take an unchanged team to Tynedale, who have goal-kicker Phil Belgian back at centre following a hamstring injury.
12/11/04 Darlington keen for revenge at Tynedale
DARLINGTON are hoping their season follows its usual pattern and they can put a winning run together in National Three North.
05/11/04 Darlington consider options
Darlington will give serious consideration to who they field on the left wing in their home match against Cleckheaton as Paul Beattie's defensive frailty was exposed last week.
30/10/04 Tough trip for Darlington
Darlington go to second-placed Macclesfield, where they have won on their last two visits, while Blaydon visit Cleckheaton, who have slipped down the table after winning their first two games.
29/10/04 Beattie chance
Darlington visit second-placed Macclesfield with Paul Beattie likely to come in for unavailable winger Marc Potts.
25/10/04 Fans defy efforts to curb ref abuse
THE RFU's attempt to clamp down on abuse of referees by spectators was ignored at two games involving prominent Durham clubs on Saturday.
08/10/04 Lee forced to bring plans forward
CRAIG Lee will be back in the Darlington team to visit Dudley Kingswinford tomorrow, although he would have preferred to wait another week after his knee operation.
04/10/04 Turner makes Horden return
Darlington had no game at the weekend but were dealt a blow by the decision of Andrew Turner to return to Horden.
24/09/04 Darlington seeking first win
In National Three North the two Darlington clubs are still looking for their first wins and Mowden Park should have the better chance with home advantage against Bradford and Bingley.
18/09/04 Injuries hamper Darlington
Darlington find themselves in a similar position to this time last season after losing their first two games and suddenly suffering from a shortage of props.
04/09/04 Duo ruled out for opener
Darlington start away to Rugby Lions, relegated from division two, without player-coach Craig Lee and flanker Martin Howe.
19/03/04 Lee plays down the pressure
DARLINGTON'S player-coach Craig Lee yesterday played down the pressure on his side as they prepare for tomorrow's derby at home to Darlington Mowden Park.
13/03/04 Paino returns for Mowden
Darlington Mowden Park have Kelekolio Paino in their squad for the first time since October for the National Three North match at home to Fylde.
12/03/04 Darlington bid to bounce back
Darlington are at full-strength after their week off and are looking to avenge their home defeat by Dudley Kingswinford.
28/02/04 Darlington face battle against the elements
Frost could be a problem at Darlington, where they are inspecting at 8.45 ahead of their 2.15 kick-off against Fylde in National Three North.
27/02/04 Darlington hoping for a day to remember
DARLINGTON hope that by the time the World Cup arrives at Blackwell Meadows at 5pm tomorrow they will have virtually guaranteed their survival in their first season in National Three North.
21/02/04 Fylde game brought forward
Darlington also play Fylde next week, when they have brought forward the kick-off time to 2.15 as they are to receive the Rugby World Cup at 5pm as part of the Sweet Chariot Tour.
14/02/04 Oselton returns
Prop Joe Oselton returns to Darlington's starting line-up at Macclesfield and his brother Dan could be on the bench in an otherwise unchanged team.
07/02/04 Shepherd starts for Darlington
Darlington are to start with Paul Shepherd at prop and Joe Oselton on the bench for the visit of Liverpool St Helens. Tom Wilkinson is back at lock after switching to the back row last week, when Andy Carphin had flu.
06/02/04 Rob could be switched
DARLINGTON can take a huge step towards National Three North safety by winning at home to Liverpool St Helens tomorrow.
31/01/04 Johnson takes bench duty in Andrew absence
Darlington have been spared a difficult choice at scrum half for their match at Preston Grasshoppers as David Andrew is away on business.
03/01/04 Lee moves into full back role
Darlington have opted to have player-coach Craig Lee at full back for the match at Tynedale, with Graham Haswell reverting to centre.
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