In keeping with the much documented League Two trend of away teams having an advantage over home teams this season, we almost snatched an unlikely victory when few expected even a draw.

In that respect then, coming away with a point was a good result and we should be content with just that.

But having held out for so long, under intense second half pressure from the automatic promotion chasing Darlo; it was bitterly disappointing to see us spurn a lead that seemed, with one minute to go, safe enough.

Annoyingly, a lot of the day's other results went our way, meaning passage to the playoffs would have become a clearer target than it perhaps should be, given our recent poor run of results.

Ironically, when we were on a great run earlier in the season, winning with ease at places like Hereford, other results went against us and we were always on the cusp of the play-offs; just failing to penetrate that elusive seventh place. Now when we are losing at least every other game, everybody else is. Sods Law I guess.

It all means we are still in touch with the play-offs but with hopes dwindling with each passing fixture.

If our aspirations of making it were serious, you might expect a consistent team selection to help us secure vital points in the run-in. Sammy, however, still seems unsure of what his best team is and once again sprung changes to the starting line-up and formation.

Almost as unexpected as the result was the surprise performance by makeshift left-back, Jamie Burns. As a winger, Burns' displays did little to suggest he was capable of making the grade at this level.

Indeed, he even looked out of his depth last season in the Conference.

As a left-back, however, he slotted in comfortably and had no culpability in Darlington's late fightback. The same cannot be said for his fellow full–back, Adam Yates, who, after a solid game, was found wandering aimlessly upfield leaving a gaping gap in the defensive line that Darlington were able to exploit.

Burns would have been one who I would have added to the list of those who ought to depart in the summer. Now, I am not so sure. Danny Adams is proven, and it would be worth seeing how Burns fares in that position for a while longer.

Similarly, Jon Newby would seem likely to leave come the end of the season. Not through opinion of the fans, but Sammy never seems to have rated him. Once more he put in a superb performance and is surely deserving of an extended run in the team. Please!