Goalkeepers

13 David Stockdale

1 Andy Oakes

15 Przemyslaw Kazimierczak

	Defenders 23 Ryan Valentine SIGNED ON LOAN - JANUARY 2008 A second spell at the club, returning from his home town team Wrexham on loan. The popular and dependable ex-Wales under 21 left back, can also play on the right and midfield if required. 4 Alan White SIGNED JULY 2007 Signed from Notts County as part of Darlo's defensve makeover (pictured left). Has put in some strong performances with the central defensive partnership keeping a very tight rein on opposition defences. 2 Neil Austin JOINED JUNE 2007: The 24-year-old was a regular for Barnsley, able to operate as a full back on either flank.	5 Stephen Foster SIGNED JULY 2007 Signed from Scunthorpe, where he was player of the year, Foster was installed as the new captain by Dave Penney as he looked to shake up his defence and made an immediate impact as a colossus at the back. 3 Tim Ryan Brought in from Boston United in the January transfer window, Dave Penney knows the experienced left back from his time at Doncaster, when the 32-year-old helped win successive promotions. 22 Kevin Burgess Ex-Middlesbrough youngster, recruited in January. Can play in the centre of defence or at right back. Expected to act as cover. 6 Ian Miller Essex-born defender who signed from Ipswich permanently after two loan spells.
	17 Scott Wiseman JOINED MAY 2007: The 20-year-old England Under 20 player first arrived in March on loan from Hull, after previous loan spells at Rotherham and Boston.	21 John Brackstone SIGNED MAY 2007 The 22-year-old joined from neighbours Hartlepool and can play as a left back or centre back.

Midfield 7 Neil Wainwright Winger signed from Sunderland who is a genuine wide man, "Wainy" (as he's inevitably nicknamed) is very committed in the tackle but drifted in and out of the side under Tommy Taylor. He returned from a loan spell at Shrewsbury in November after being on the bench. Can make an impact on either flank.	14 Ricky Ravenhill JOINED JANUARY 2007: Another ex-Doncaster man from their promotion seasons, picked up by Dave Penney from Grimsby.	19 Martin Smith SIGNED JUNE 2006. Smith, 31, returned to his native north east from promoted Northampton in June 2006, who did their best to keep him. This speaks volumes and it also means we have an experienced strikeforce. The ex-Sunderland and Huddersfield winger/forward (pictured right) had a one in four goal scoring record for the Cobblers and quickly got off the mark at his new club. He had a mixed season and was hit by injuries towards the end and isn't likely to be back in action at the start of the season. 11 Rob Purdie JOINED JUNE 2007: Signed on a two-year deal from Hereford, where he was captain and a player of the year. Can play in central midfield or left back. The 24-year-old started his career as a teenager at Leicester City, before five years at Edgar Street.
10 Clark Keltie Appointed captain after he made a bit of an impact in the 2002-2003 season, as a 19-year=old. His career has been hit with injury but he's earned his place back in midfield under David Penney	18 Kevin McBride SINCE RELEASED: Winger, 26, signed from Motherwell, ex-Celtic.	8 Michael Cummins SIGNED MAY 2006 Could prove to be an important signing from Port Vale in May - the Irish ex-Boro midfielder gets his fair share of goals and could be the play-maker, Darlo have been crying out for. He took a while to get going but seems to be showing his best form since the arrival of Dave Penney as manager.
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Forwards 12. Julian Joachim Became Darlington's record signing when he joined in August 2006 for £100,000 - ironically two days after scoring twice to beat Darlo 4-1 for Boston United. The former Villa, Leeds and Coventry forward has plenty of experience and still plenty of pace and guile to cause problems at this level. He had an inconsistent first season but settled well in his second campaign, playing on the wing but still getting his share of the goals. 16 Gregg Blundell A 2007 deadline day signing from Chester and another former Doncaster man brought in by Dave Penney. Seems to be a willing runner and a 100% player, who if he can steer clear of injury, could be an important source of goals.	20 Tommy Wright A reputation as a battling and hard-working forward, who joined for a small fee from Barnsley in January 2007 and scored on his debut. The 22-year-old started at Leicester City. Sporting a new hair-cut, he started the season in great form and is scoring regularly 24 Sean Reay Youngster who has made four appearences so far in his career. 29 Kevin Gall SIGNED JANUARY 2008 - ON LOAN FROM CARLISLE: Ex-Yeovil striker (pictured right) who is providing options in the promotion push. 30 Richie Foran ON LOAN FROM SOUTHEND: Irish striker who joined on loan in November. Has spent time at Carlisle and Motherwell before his £200,000 move to Roots Hall. 9 Pawel Abbott SIGNED IN JULY 2007: Moved back north from Swansea for £100,000 after a short spell in Wales. He was a prolific scorer for Huddersfield before that and is still only 25. His height and experience at a higher level were brought to provide a real threat.	Guylain Ndumbu-Nsungu SIGNED JANUARY 2008 Darlington completed the surprise signing of Guylain Ndumbu-Nsungu on a free transfer from Gillingham, before he took a seat on the bench for the 1-0 home victory over Accrington Stanley. The return of "Dave" to the Darlington Arena was certainly the big name signing we'd hoped for, with eight syllables. He was a popular fixture for us, achieving near cult status while scoring some important goals during his first spell in the 2005-2006 season. He then meandered off to Cardiff City, Gillingham and lately on loan to Bradford. He will put pressure on the strikers, and while Pawel Abbott is injured.

Last updated February 5th
© All photos: Ted Blair/DAFTS

RELEASED - SUMMER 2007:

Alun Armstrong
Brian Close
Gaetano Giallanza
Darren Holloway
Craig James
Simon Johnson (Hereford)
Lee Jones
Carlos Logan (Altrincham)
Kalusivikako Ngoma
David Rowson (Partick)
Sam Russell (Rochdale)

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