Source: Northern_Echo
Kendal Town 1 Darlington 2
Kendal Town 1 Darlington 2[LNB] MARK Cooper has added experienced midfielder Paul Terry, the elder brother of England international John, to his Darlington squad.[LNB] The 31-year-old former Rushden and Diamonds man put in a steady performance in the Lake District last night as Darlington won 2-1 at Kendal.[LNB] The Quakers ran out 2-1 winners over the Northern Premier League side two days after their 3-0 win at Workington.[LNB] Terry joined up with the squad only yesterday after a trial with Gateshead, and Cooper is pleased to add more midfield cover to his ranks.[LNB] We've got a few bits to sort out but all being well he'll sign, said Cooper. He brings a wealth of League One, League Two and Conference football with him.[LNB] He was arguably Rushden's best player last year and with the injury worries, Michael Brough and Gary Smith's unstable ankle, it potentially leaves us short in that area so I thought it was prudent to bring in another experienced midfield player.[LNB] Cooper, who gave another game to trialist Kevin Austin, hailed Darlington's Lakes trip as a success following two hard work-outs and a teambuilding activity day on Wednesday.[LNB] He said: The whole trip has been a great success. We've had two good work-outs, two wins, a great day yesterday and some good training.[LNB] We'll train here again in the morning before heading back to Darlo.[LNB] The camaraderie among the players is really strong.[LNB] There's certainly nothing wrong with the team spirit and that can only bode well for the season ahead.[LNB] They've worked their socks off in the games and the one thing I can say is they've worked hard. There's been no problems at all, they've all pitched in.[LNB] Striker Tommy Wright bagged his first goal since returning to the club, scoring after 30 minutes, but Kendal appeared to have earned a draw when Dave Foster equalised with a scrappy goal in the final ten minutes.[LNB] However, Quakers tall young forward Michael Smith grabbed a winner in the 88th minute, rolling the ball into an empty net after good work by John McReady.[LNB] It was another good exercise for us, said Cooper. I thought we looked dominant in the first half with the majority of the experienced players on, could have scored more goals with the chances we had.[LNB] We changed it around in the second half, brought the younger lads on and we lost a bit of shape, but we got a winner towards the end and I'm pleased with them.[LNB] They're looking fit. Big Kev Austin has had 90 minutes and looked solid at the back. I'm pleased at the minute, we're winning games and it's a good habit.[LNB] Keeper Kelvin Jack impressed on his debut last night, while Chris Senior looked lively in an attacking right midfield role.[LNB]
