It's sad but unsurprising news that Dave Penney is leaving Darlington to become the new manager of Oldham.

It's no secret that Penney has seen his future away from Darlington for some time but he was determined to see the administration-hit Quakers through to the end of the season.

It can't have been easy to maintain team spirit at a time when wages have been deferred, ten points deducted, players prevented from staying in hotels before away matches, and uncertainty surrounding the future of the club.

But it seems to me that Penney has done his job honourably and no one can blame him for moving on.

I wish him well and thank him for his support during his time in Darlington.