TO celebrate Darlington’s return to their hometown after a four-and-a-half year absence, The Northern Echo is asking the club’s fans to help select the Quakers’ best-ever XI.

From the cup glory days of the 1950s and 60s to the promotion-winning teams of the 80s and 90s and on to the rebirth of the present day, Darlington have boasted some memorable players.

But who deserves a place in the club’s greatest line-up – and who should be leading them from a position on the touchline?

We have selected a shortlist of goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders and forwards – and want you to pick a team in a 4-3-3 formation. Then, choose a manager to go along with them.

  • Voting closes on Friday, April 7, and the winning team will be unveiled in a souvenir supplement in The Northern Echo on Tuesday, April 11.