FA Trophy

Lose, then that’s your lot, warns Alun Armstrong!

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
21 February 2021

TAKING NO CHANCES: Darlington boss Alun Arnmstrong

DARLINGTON manager Alun Armstrong will now be able to motivate his players ahead of their FA Trophy quarter-final with a simple ultimatum - lose and they’re not playing again!
The National League North club have had their league season abandoned but have the chance to extend their campaign in the cup competition.
The Quakers voted against playing on because of the lack of grant funding at Steps 1 and 2 although will progress with their tie against Isthmian League Premier side Hornchurch - the lowest-ranked team left in the FA Trophy - du...

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