George Reynolds, the controversial chairman of Darlington FC, said today that he wouldn't be walking away from the club.

Despite an astonishing attack on players and fans by his wife Susan, Mr Reynolds said he: "Planned to see the job through."

Mrs Reynolds comments prompted a walk-out by the entire first team squad during a fans formum meeting at the Feethams ground yesterday.

Yet Mr Reynolds said: "I have no intention of giving up. I'm no quitter."

But he warned: "I want this club to be trading profitably. If we're going to turn it around it has got to be done the right way."

Meanwhile, Torquay United manager Roy McFarland yesterday rubbished Susan Reynolds'outburst that Darlington had deliberately thrown the game against his Gulls side last Saturday.

McFarland, who pointed out that Quakers twice came close to scoring in the half hour after Torquay's first goal, said they did not look like a side trying to throw a game. He said: "Her (Mrs Reynolds) remarks even worth commenting on."