Source: Northern_Echo
Verma unsure of his future
Aman Verma admits his last game for Darlington could come at Wembley as the on loan midfielder's future remains clouded by ucertainty.[LNB] He joined from Leicester City in November and, in only his third match, put Quakers on the road to Wembley by scoring the winner in a first round FA Trophy tie against Tamworth.[LNB] He has since become a first-choice pick for manager Mark Cooper, starting all but two of the 33 games since then, and as he is out of contract this summer at Leicester, he could join Quakers permanently.[LNB] But Cooper has shelved discussing the long-term future of his players until after Saturday's FA Trophy final with Mansfield Town.[LNB] So the 24-year-old is unsure if he will return to The Northern Echo Arena next season, and he said: "I haven't got a clue if it'll be my last game. I haven't spoken to the manager about the future.[LNB] "I've not got a clue what's going to happen next season and I've not really thought about it, to be honest.[LNB] "The games have been coming thick and fast so I've just been concentrating on playing and playing well. My focus has been on the pitch rather than anything off the pitch."[LNB] In his 33 appearances, Verma has shown a keen eye for goal, scoring seven times, while he has been instrumental to the team's Trophy run.[LNB] He, as well Sam Russell and Ian Miller, has so far not missed a minute of the club's six ties.[LNB] He said: "I've really enjoyed my time here and it's gone well so far, though we could've got closer to the play-offs. I hope I've done okay but that's for other people to decide.[LNB] "I think it's best to aim for double figures with goals. Seven is not a bad total for this season and there's been some decent goals to be fair, there's been a few left-footers in there!"[LNB] Although a regular starter, Verma is by no means certain to start on Saturday with Cooper holding several options in midfield.[LNB] Paul Terry has worked his way back to fitness just in time, while winger Chris Moore has played his way into contention.[LNB] "It would be a dream come true if I got to play," added Verma.[LNB] "Having he chance to play at Wembley in a cup final is not something that I ever thought would happen when I came to Darlington in November, so I'm really happy about it and it's an exciting time."[LNB] n The Darlington Supporters Club wish to remind fans that their coaches on Saturday leave Park Place (rear of Police Station) at 7am.[LNB] It is requested that fans arrive no later than 6.45am to allow the coaches to be boarded in time prior to departure.[LNB] Fans are also reminded that alcohol is not permitted on these coaches. Any enquiries should be made by telephoning 01325-243911.[LNB] Darlington's youth team were prevented from lifting silverware last night when they suffered a penalty shoot-out defeat at Wycome Wanderers.[LNB] Craig Liddle's side lost 4-2 on spot-kicks in the final of the Youth Alliance League Cup Final.[LNB] The match, played at Wycombe's Adam Park, had ended 0-0, but Liddle was proud of his team's achievements.[LNB] He said: "This competition is the Football League's equivalent to the FA Youth Cup, so to have reached the final is an amazing achievement.[LNB] "The boys have been fantastic since the start of the season and they can all be very pleased with their campaign overall."[LNB] Admission was free, attracting an attendance of 407, and Liddle continued: "Wycombe just shaded the game and I'd have to say they probably deserved to win."[LNB]
