POWERFUL striker Barry Conlon believes he is the man to spearhead Darlington's assault on Division Three.

And the giant forward, who signed from York City during the summer, is convinced that he can fulfil his potential at the Feethams club.

Despite being only 22, Darlington is Conlon's seventh club. But, although it is not a statistic he is proud of, he is determined to make this latest move a lengthy one.

"I have got a really good feeling about this move to Darlington," said Conlon, who has also played for Queens Park Rangers, Manchester City, Plymouth Argyle, Southend United and Colchester United.

"I see it as a great opportunity to make a name for myself at a nice club where there are good times ahead.

"With the new stadium being built this is a club on the up and I am happy to be a part of it.

"The gaffer is really optimistic about our chances of a good year and that has rubbed off on the players.

"I know that Darlington had a disappointing time last season but that has gone now and all we can do is concentrate on this season."

Finishing just four points above relegated Barnet last May, Quakers realise how important it is not to allow that to happen again.

And even though Conlon only put pen to paper in the summer, following his £50,000 switch from Bootham Crescent, he knows how important it is to get off to a good start.

"It's vital," said Conlon, who insists there is a chance of promotion despite being outsiders.

"If we can get off to a promising first few matches then I don't see any reason why we can't go on and finish highly.

"Promotion has not been mentioned but I'm sure it is something that is at the back of everyone's minds - but as I say it depends on how we start.

"I wasn't here during the last campaign but I know how disappointed the lads and the manager were with where they finished.

"Hopefully that won't happen again and who knows, we may be able to force our way into Division Two just in time to play in the new ground."

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