Christopher Leafe

Home Town: Darlington, County Durham, UK
Live in: Oxford, UK
Rugby Union , Darlington FC fan owner, Alzheimer's research fundraiser

[John Caudwell @JohnDCaudwell]

What's the humanitarian legacy of 9/11?

I marked the 25th anniversary by joining #BGCCharityDay, set up to honour the 658 Cantor Fitzgerald staff killed at the World Trade Center.

BGC Group donates 100% of daily revenue to charity. This year that included #CaudwellYouth.

[Darlington FC @Official_Darlo]

⚫️⚪️ MORE THAN A BADGE.

It’s our town.
Our history.
Our club.

#WeAreDarlo #OurTownYourClub

[Darlington FC @Official_Darlo]

Jonah Lowes Returns ✍️

We’re delighted to announce the return of Jonah Lowes, who joins Darlington on loan until January 5th, subject to National League and FA clearance.

Welcome back to Darlo, Jonah! ⚽️👏

🔗 https://t.co/yo7HnVE6u8

#WeAreDarlo #OurTownYourClub

[Darlington FC @Official_Darlo]

𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛𝗗𝗔𝗬 ⚽️

Pre-season 2026/27 gets underway this afternoon as we hit the road to take on Redcar Athletic.

It’s been a long wait, but football is back. We can’t wait to see the Quakers back in action and hope to see plenty of you there supporting the lads! ⚽️

🆚 @redcarathleticf
⏰ 3:00pm
🏟️ Green Lane, TS10 3RW
🎟️ Tickets available on arrival (cash & card)

#WeAreDarlo #OurTownYourClub

[DFCSG #YOURCLUB @DarloFCSG]

As we kickstart our pre-season campaign at @redcarathleticf today, we have surpassed 1,480 fan owners overnight! 📈

We are only 19 new fan owners from our target of 1,500 by the end of July... 💪

Let's do this, @Official_Darlo fans! ⚫ ⚪ ⚫

➡️ https://t.co/y7CErfbfyl

[Darlington FC @Official_Darlo]

Sponsor Announcement 🚨

Darlington Football Club are proud to announce that SG Petch are continuing their sleeve sponsorship for the 2026/27 season.

Their commitment to keep the partnership going is greatly appreciated by everyone involved at Darlington FC, and we look forward to working together again in the upcoming season.

Matthew Newell, Sales Manager at SG Petch said; We’re delighted to be continuing our support of Darlington FC. As a local business, it’s important to us to support organisations that are at the heart of the community, and Darlington Football Club is a great example of that. We’re proud to continue our partnership and wish everyone at the club the very best for the season ahead.

Be sure to check out everything SG Petch offers in their showrooms on McMullen Road, Darlington https://t.co/LXSjuhxnMR

Do we have more announcements to come 🤔 Keep an eye out over the coming weeks 👀

[Darlington FC @Official_Darlo]

PRE-SEASON FIXTURE CONFIRMED ⚽️

We will welcome National League side Carlisle United to Blackwell Meadows for a pre-season friendly on Tuesday 21st July.

🗓 Tuesday 21st July
📍 Blackwell Meadows
⏰ Kick-off: 7.45pm

Make sure you’re there to support the Quakers as preparations continue for the new season!

#WeAreDarlo #PreSeason

[Darlington FC @Official_Darlo]

🚨 Boost The Budget 26/27 🚨

✅ Donation Confirmed!

An incredible £188,680 has now been raised for the 2026/27 budget! 🙌

A huge thank you to every single supporter who has donated. Your generosity, passion, and commitment continue to show just how much this club means to our community.

The support has been nothing short of amazing, and this total is a testament to the strength of our fanbase. Together, we’re helping build a stronger future for the club we all love.

👏 Thank you for backing the club.
👏 Thank you for believing in the journey.
👏 Thank you for being the best supporters around.

[Darlington FC @Official_Darlo]

Ellis Stanton 🚨

Ellis Stanton has signed a new one-year deal with an option for a further year, subject to FA and National League approval.

Manager Steve Watson said:
“Delighted to get Ellis over the line. He had a very good spell in the middle of last season before he got his injury. He was pivotal to probably our best performance last season against Spennymoor. He was probably the best player on the pitch. He’s a very good age, he’s very creative, and he certainly improved as the season went on. He is going to be a very important player for us going forward.”

Watch the interview with Ellis ⤵️

🔗 https://t.co/r8053f7Y7B

[Darlington FC @Official_Darlo]

🎙️ Terry Mitchell Interview

Stuart Armstrong caught up with Assistant Manager Terry Mitchell to discuss the incredible support shown by the Darlington fans throughout the season, reflect on the highs and lows of the campaign, and look ahead to preparations and anticipation for the season ahead.

Watch the full interview here 👇

🔗 https://t.co/wrYHyqt7bt

#WeAreDarlo

[DFCSG #YOURCLUB @DarloFCSG]

Best fans on the planet. Zero question.

⚫ ⚪ ⚫

[Tom Breedon @tom_breedon]

Likely to bring up 200 appearances next season! Well in Heds 🫡

[Christopher Leafe @cpleafe]

I'm backing @Official_Darlo - are you? https://t.co/pVouLfPFYW via @darlofcsg

[DFCSG #YOURCLUB @DarloFCSG]

Darlington fans and fan owners have now donated £1.3m to Boost The Budget since BTB's inception in 2017.

1,450 of us own c90% of the football club. We are fan owned and very proud of it.

We. Are. Darlington. Football. Club.

⚫️ ⚪️ ⚫️

▶️ https://t.co/6orZ7jPOmn

[DFCSG #YOURCLUB @DarloFCSG]

One weekend and £45k to go.

But you never, ever bet against @Official_Darlo fans, do you? 🙌

➡️ https://t.co/6orZ7jPOmn

[Darlington FC @Official_Darlo]

Ben Hedley stays for another year 🚨

We are pleased to announce Ben Hedley is staying for another year, meaning it will be his 8th year with the club.

You can watch his interview here 👇
https://t.co/HriayyTLCw

[Darlington FC @Official_Darlo]

Boost the Budget update ⚪️⚫️

With just 2 days to go, we’ve reached £133,514 from 492 pledges towards our £180,000 target for the 2026/27 season.

A huge thank you to everyone who has backed the campaign so far. Every pledge helps strengthen the playing budget and supports the club as we continue to build for the season ahead.

Can you help us finish strong and close the gap before the deadline?

🔗 https://t.co/vYxVtEPNKr

[Darlington FC @Official_Darlo]

NEW SPONSOR ANNOUNCEMENT

Darlington Football Club are proud to announce that Woodlands Hospital, part of Circle Health Group, will become our rear of shirt sponsor for the 2026/27 season.

Their commitment to this new partnership is greatly appreciated by everyone involved at Darlington FC, and we look forward to working together throughout the upcoming season.

Woodlands Executive Director, Debbie Dobbs; "We are delighted to sponsor Darlington FC, a team with a proud heritage and strong connection to the local community. As an organisation based in Darlington, we are committed to supporting initiatives that bring people together and inspire local pride.
This relationship extends our sponsorship of different sports. We believe investing in sports helps strengthen communities, create opportunities and encourage positive engagement across all age groups. Through this partnership, we look forward to building a lasting relationship with the club and their supporters. We wish Darlington FC every success for the year ahead."

Be sure to check out everything Woodlands Hospital have to offer at https://t.co/1IeU4daHCk. As the UK’s largest independent hospital group, we’re proud to have them right here in Darlington.

We still have more exciting announcements to come, so keep an eye out for our sleeve sponsor reveal in the coming days…

[Darlington FC @Official_Darlo]

Boost the Budget ⚪️⚫️

Over 30 pledges in the last 24 hours! 🙌

Just four days to go, with £63,435 left to hit our target.

Every single pledge — big or small — makes a huge difference and is massively appreciated 💙

🔗 https://t.co/FCk4nBfHOi

[Darlington FC @Official_Darlo]

⚫️⚪️ BOOST THE BUDGET UPDATE ⚫️⚪️

An incredible effort from the Quakers faithful so far 👏

✅ 378 pledges
💷 £109,596 raised
⏳ Just 5 days to go

Every pound goes directly into backing the squad for the 2026/27 campaign. Let’s finish strong and push this total even higher together 💪

🔗 https://t.co/vYxVtEPNKr