Source: Northern_Echo
Murray back with Quakers
Former Darlington manager Alan Murray has returned to the club as their new general manager.[LNB] The 61-year-old, who was Quakers boss for 16 months after being appointed in October 1993, has begun work at The Northern Echo Arena after succeeding Phil Preston.[LNB] Chairman Raj Singh said: "We're delighted with the appointment of Alan.[LNB] "Phil Preston did a lot of good work at the club and it was a blow to lose him, but it was important to bring in the right person to carry on that work.[LNB] "We've been hugely impressed by all the work all our staff have done in the last year and we want to build on that, and Alan fitted the bill perfectly.[LNB] "His experience in football is absolutely second-to-none, he has vast local knowledge and contacts and his man-management skills will only benefit the club."[LNB] Prior to his appointment at Darlington, Murray enjoyed a successful spell at Hartlepool while he has also gained experience in the commercial and sales side of football.[LNB] Murray added: "It's great to be back in football and I'm looking forward to the challenge of playing my part in getting Darlington back into the Football League.[LNB] "Primarily, my role is to look after the non-playing side of the club and I have lots of corporate and sales experience with previous roles at Middlesbrough and Hartlepool and in the brewery industry.[LNB] "And, of course, the manager can always ask me for advice on the footballing side of the club if required.[LNB] "So overall I'll hopefully be able to bring a lot to the club. I know Phil Preston did a lot of good work here in the last year and I'm just looking to continue that."[LNB]
