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JOSH GOWLING: Darlo was meant to be!

This week my phone has been going crazy again with calls and messages after I was announced as Darlington’s new manager. I’m really proud. Everyone has made me feel so welcome already.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
24 September 2023

JOSH GOWLING:

Josh GOWLING
NEW DARLINGTON MANAGER

How often is it said being an out-of-work manager is one of the loneliest places in the world?
It’s absolutely true. You don’t speak to half the people you do when you’re in a job! But this week my phone has been going crazy again with calls and messages after I was announced as Darlington’s new manager. I’m really proud. Everyone has made me feel so welcome already.
Right from the word go, we just clicked. I’ve played at Darlo a few times and I love the passion of their fans. Just look at the Boost the Budget drive they have every summer. Over the years...

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