Source: Team_Talk
Austin hails Quakers character
The Quakers entered administration in February and were forced to release several players, including Austin, in an attempt to reduce their wage bill.
"A month ago the administrators came in and told us all that we should go and find new clubs," Austin told the Northern Echo. "And then when I met Colin Todd [Darlington manager] three weeks ago he told me that he could not keep me on because he had to reduce the wage budget.
"It is nice to know what I am doing now, but it is disappointing how it has come about. I have been with Darlington for the last two years and we came close to promotion on both occasions.
"I don't think anyone would argue with me when I say that the stadium is too big for the club in League Two but the team, the spirit and the fans at Darlington have been fantastic.
"It's been very hard since Darlington fell into administration in February but when I met Chris Turner [Hartlepool director of sport] last week it didn't take me long to decide what to do."
