Darlington goalkeeper Andy Collett believes every game between now and the end of the season should be treated in the same manner they approached Saturday's 2-2 draw with Hartlepool United.

Quakers take on York City tonight still hovering precariously above the relegation zone.

However, Collett remains confident of finishing the season on a high providing they approach games with a similar attitude.

"The lads were up for it on Saturday and hopefully we can show the same kind of passion and commitment in the rest of our games this season," said Collett. "If we do then I'm sure we'll do very well."

Saturday's draw was Quakers' 16th of the season and while the point does little in providing breathing space at the bottom, Collett felt the result was a fair reflection of the game.

"We battled really hard against Hartlepool and I think we deserved a point," said Collett. "We both had chances and I think a draw was a fair result. They're a good footballing side but I think we were more than a match for them."

Collett was quick to praise the fans and hopes they will be just as vocal tonight and for the remainder of the season.

"The atmosphere was brilliant but that's what you expect from derby games," said Collett.

Caretaker boss Mick Tait has no fresh injury worries ahead of tonight's clash and could name an unchanged side.

Quakers will be without defender Ryan Valentine for the visit of Exeter City on March 15 after his sending off for two bookable offences. Clark Keltie will miss the same game, as well as the trip to Boston on March 19, after reaching ten bookings for the season.

l Darrell Clarke is primed for a physical battle when Hartlepool visit Lincoln tonight.

Pool are expecting a repeat of the unattractive long-ball tactics employed by Keith Alexander's side at Victoria Park in September.

Pool won 2-1 that night, thanks to goals from Adam Boyd and Eifion Williams.

But then-boss Chris Turner was scathing of Lincoln's tactics - "There was only one team out there trying to play football,'' mused Turner - and Clarke is expecting the same tonight.

Clarke, who netted in Saturday's 2-2 draw at Darlington, admitted: "It's a tin helmet job for us.

"We know that it's going to be a very difficult game. We know how Lincoln play and they will make it tough for us.''

Sincil Bank chief Alexander said: "It's very big game for us and a chance to show how good a side we can be. Hartlepool were another side who were uncomplimentary about us earlier in the season so we look forward to playing them."

Clarke added: "We've got Bury at home on Friday, another difficult game, but they are all tough for us.

"The position we are in means everyone is going to want to beat us, but we know that when we play like we did in the second-half on Saturday we will win our fair share of games.

"Saturday was another unbeaten game - it's eight wins and three draws, so we are happy.''

Clarke took until December 28 to register his first of the season, but has now netted five in 11 games - last season he ended the campaign with five in ten games.

"I don't score many headers and it was especially nice to score one in a game like that,'' he admitted. "It was a great ball from Tinks, he spotted my run, and I got inside the full back.

"It was an important one because it gave us the advantage. We still had our chances - I should have finished one off. I was disappointed not to score, but fair play to their keeper.''

Saturday's draw made it 11 games without defeat and Clarke admitted: "We were disappointed in the manner we conceded the goals, but we battled back well. Credit to Darlington, because when they went down to ten men they still made it hard for us.

"That game was all they have left to play for this season, so we knew they would be fired up and they were getting stuck in a bit more than us. They wanted it a bit more in the first-half.

"But in the second half there was only one team in it.''

Pool's game at Bristol Rovers on March 22 is all-ticket for visiting fans. Tickets (£12 adults, £6 concessions) are on sale to season ticket holders now and go on general sale from Thursday.

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