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Darlo test is biggest yet, says Steve

Steve Watson has described facing a relegation battle with Darlington as ‘the biggest challenge’ of his career.

Darlo test

By Mark Carruthers

PLANNING AHEAD: Darlington face an uphill battle to secure their Step 2 status

STEVE Watson has described facing a relegation battle with Darlington as ‘the biggest challenge’ of his career.
The former Newcastle United and Aston Villa star was named as successor to former Quakers boss Josh Gowling last month and has been given the sizeable task of keeping the northeast club in Step 2.
A dismal run of form under his predecessor means the 49-year-old inherited a squad languishing deep in relegation trouble and facing the very realistic prospect of dropping into the No...

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