A keeper with years of senior football experience behind him, including an East of Scotland Premier Division title and Scottish Qualifying Cup win with Whitehill Welfare. Is something of a lucky mascot for First Division sides, having gained promotion three times in three seasons, with Peebles, Civil Service Strollers and now Vale in successive years. Vale signed Darren at the age where goalkeepers come into their prime and some good displays pre-season saw Darren start the season as first choice for the number one jersey. An unfortunate head injury suffered in a South Region cup tie at Lothian Thistle saw 'Daz' out for a while, but returned to full fitness and ended the season in superb form.