SUPPORTERS of Darlington Football Club have been urged to turn out in force for today's match against Cambridge United.

Administrators Wilson Field hope a bumper crowd will make up for the disappointment of fewer than 4,000 people attending Tuesday's match against Cheltenham at the Reynolds Arena.

A good crowd is vital to boost the coffers of the club, which has survived on the back of the success of the celebrity fundraising matches organised by manager David Hodgson.

The Sterling Consortium remains in pole position to take over the Quakers, having made the only workable offer so far.

The finance group holds a £4m mortgage on the Reynolds Arena and has made its move as a last resort to protect its investment.

Last night, the whereabouts of self-proclaimed saviour Ted Forster still remained uncertain and administrators are pressing ahead with a Sterling-funded rescue deal.

Joint administrator David Field said: "We are going to proceed with a company voluntary arrangement (CVA) proposal.

"We haven't specifically waited for Mr Forster to do what he's been quoted as wanting to do, but we can't hold on any longer."

Creditors will receive details of the CVA proposals, supported by the Sterling Consortium, next week and could approve the deal at their next meeting.

Meanwhile, Darlington Supporters' Club is today launching an initiative giving fans the chance to sponsor a seat in the Reynolds Arena for life.

Supporters can pay £10 to have their name on a seat, with season ticket holders able to specify their own place.

Anyone interested can see Supporters' Club members in Bar 66, before today's 3pm kick-off.