Darlington caretaker boss Mick Tait has backed his players to pull through their recent slump in results but warned they must act now before it's too late.

Quakers have won just once in their last ten games and are now just six points clear of the relegation zone with ten games remaining.

"I still think we have good enough players here to win enough games and we've got to start on Saturday," said Tait.

"We've put ourselves under immense pressure with the last two results.

"Quite a few decisions went against us against Cambridge but we have to eliminate that and win games off our own back.

"We had a couple of chances towards the end which we didn't take and that's something we have to put right, and quickly."

Defender Ryan Valentine will miss Saturday's home clash with Exeter City through suspension. The Wales Under-21 international was dismissed in the 2-2 draw with Hartlepool and serves a one-match ban.

* The Darlington Supporters' Trust is currently displaying its 'Farewell to Feethams' exhibition at the Green Dragon Museum in Stockton.

The community and photography project marks the end of Darlington at Feethams (1883-2003) and features a gallery of 40 pictures, which will eventually be on permanent show at the club's new stadium.

Admission is free and the exhibition runs until May 10.

* Tickets are still available for the Sportsman's Dinner to be held in the Ambassador Suite on Thursday, March 27.

Speaking will be Steve Daly, who played for Manchester City and Wolves in the 1970s. Tickets, priced £30, are available on 078 7645 2652.

* Third Division York could be set to move to a significantly redeveloped Huntington Stadium in 2004 after a crucial agreement was reached.

The Minstermen have also been given permission to remain at Bootham Crescent on a rent-free basis for at least another season by ground owner Bootham Crescent Holdings (BCH).

And a proposal for the club to secure a home for at least ten years at Huntington has been agreed in principle by the key parties involved.

In making the announcement, York hope to fulfil a Football League requirement of security of tenure at a ground for at least ten years.

BCH and Persimmon Homes, who have a conditional agreement to buy Bootham Crescent, are reported to have agreed to provide 'substantial monies' towards the redevelopment costs.

The York City Supporters' Trust, who are hoping to take control of the club which went into administration in December, have effectively withdrawn their opposition to Persimmon's planning application to build 93 homes on Bootham Crescent as a result of yesterday's announcement.

The news has put an end to fears Terry Dolan's 10th-placed side could be left with nowhere to play at the end of this season.

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