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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport

Football: Darlington's fight for survival

Darlington: Two diehard fans show off their banner outside the Darlington Arena
Two diehard fans show off their banner outside the Darlington Arena after the cash-strapped club went into administration Photograph: Mark Pinder
Darlington: One of the many volunteers collecting money outside the ground.
One of the many volunteers selling raffle tickets and collecting money outside the ground Photograph: Mark Pinder
Darlington: Darlington reception desk
Posters behind the club's reception desk shows manager Dave Penney echo Lord Kitchener as he appeals for people of Darlington to get behind their club Photograph: Mark Pinder
Darlington: A bucket collection for the 'Save The Quakers Fund'
A bucket collection for the 'Save The Quakers Fund' Photograph: Mark Pinder
Darlington: A Darlington fan makes his feelings known
A Darlington fan makes his feelings known during the recent game against Macclesfield Photograph: Mark Pinder
Darlington: A midfield battle on a sticky Darlington Arena pitch.
A midfield battle on a sticky Darlington Arena pitch Photograph: Mark Pinder
Darlington: The Macclesfield fans look on as two players tussle for possession
The Macclesfield fans look on as two players tussle for possession in the middle of the park Photograph: Mark Pinder
Darlington: Raffle tickets
The box containing the raffle tickets for the half-time draw Photograph: Mark Pinder
Darlington: Some banners in the closed stands
Some banners in the closed stands Photograph: Mark Pinder
Darlington: Pensive Darlington fans
Some pensive looking Darlington fans on the terrace Photograph: Mark Pinder
Darlington: A view of the closed stands at The Darlington Arena.
A view of the closed stands at The Darlington Arena Photograph: Mark Pinder
Darlington: Darlington players and Macclesfield players applaud the 2,995 crowd
Both sets of players applaud the 2,995 crowd as they come off the pitch after Macclesfield's 2-1 victory Photograph: Mark Pinder
Darlington: Fans remove banners in support of the club after the match
Fans remove banners in support of the club after the match Photograph: Mark Pinder
Darlington: Darlington manager Dave Penney at a post match press briefing
Darlington manager Dave Penney at a post-match press briefing following the defeat Photograph: Mark Pinder
Darlington: A young fan makes his contribution to the Save The Quakers Fund'
A young fan makes a contribution to the Save The Quakers Fund' Photograph: Mark Pinder
Darlington: Boys have a kick around outside the Darlington Arena
Boys have a kick around underneath the Darlington Arena sign after the match Photograph: Mark Pinder
Darlington: Entrance to Feethams
The once grand entrance to Feethams which the fans still consider to be the spiritual home of Darlington FC Photograph: Mark Pinder
Darlington: The old Feethams ground is now a delipadated and overgrown mess
The old Feethams ground is now a delipadated and overgrown mess Photograph: Mark Pinder
Darlington: The old Feethams ground near the town centre.
One of the stands at the old Feethams ground near the town centre. One of the options available to administrators could yet be a return there Photograph: Mark Pinder
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