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Quakers bid gathers pace

01 Jun 2009 - 13:33:55

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Former vice-chairman Raj Singh has been given the go-ahead to launch a takeover bid for ailing Darlington.

Singh has been told he needs to have finances in place to run the Quakers for at least four years by the end of this week.

Former chairman and owner George Houghton, who placed the club in administration in February, told the Northern Echo: "I've had my chance to run the football side, but I want to get the other side of the club to keep the club running.

"Raj must prove to me in seven days that he has enough funds to run the place for four years not just one.

"I like Raj. He's a nice lad who knows his football but the financial package has to be right.

"I think he has investors in place and I think it will go through. If not, I have another two or three investors in line."