By Martin Walker

Sam Russell is loving life back in the North-East.

The goalkeeper, who returned to Darlington this summer after leaving the club three years ago, has been one of the shining lights of Darlo's season so far.

And the 27-year-old reckons the Quakers have as good a chance as any to challenge for promotion.

In an interview with tomorrow's matchday programme, Quakers, Russell said: "I could probably take a few positives out of the game on Tuesday but it was disappointing to concede from a corner and obviously frustrating to lose the game the way we did.

"It's been an iffy start. It's a really difficult league. Teams come here and they put themselves about.

"There's a lot of big lads and a lot of set-play football and we've got to defend a little better than we did in the last two games.

"But there's definitely a chance for us. I think we're a better outfit than Wrexham were last season.

"We've got a lot of good, young players, but the sooner we gel and get more used to each other's games then I'm sure we'll be fine.

To read the full feature interview with Russell, don't forget to grab your copy of 'Quakers' tomorrow.

Packed with club information, interviews, columns and features, as well as a detailed look at Darlo's opponents, Quakers is on sale in and around the Arena tonight as well as from the club shop and ticket offices before and after the match, priced just £2.50.