QUAKERS welcome back an old friend tomorrow when Exeter City are the first visitors of the new league season to Feethams.

For in the Grecians' squad is expected to be wholehearted striker Darren Roberts, always a fans' favourite during three seasons with Darlington.

New Quakers manager Gary Bennett will be hoping his team can build on a solid performance in Saturday's 1-1 draw at Rochdale.

Quakers went ahead inside ten minutes when a good move involving Glenn Naylor and Craig Liddle led to Lee Nogan sidefooting home.

Quakers' defence, with Neil Aspin outstanding, looked comfortable until after the break, when Paul Heckingbottom was harshly adjudged to have fouled Ware when challenging for a high ball. Davies equalised from the spot kick.

Stuart Elliott, Ton Kaak and second-half substitute Gary Williamson made their league debuts for Quakers.

On Tuesday night, Quakers have a first round first leg Worthington Cup tie against Nottingham Forest. The game is not all-ticket.