Darlington's bid to sign Carlisle United's Stuart Whitehead has hit the rocks.
Quakers were hoping to bring him to Feethams on a free transfer, but the Brunton Park club have said that is not possible.
Disappointed Darlington manager Tommy Taylor said: "I am annoyed that we haven't got him. He was my priority because we need someone as cover for Neil Maddison.''
Another player who won't be joining the Quakers is Mark Taylor, despite the former York youngster playing in several friendlies for Darlington this summer.
* Darlington's game at home to Wrexham has been brought forward 24 hours to Friday, September 6 (7.30pm).
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