Hodgson suspended

[Beefy]

Darlington have suspended manager David Hodgson, pending an internal inquiry.

The League Two side held an emergency board meeting on Saturday morning, with speculation over Hodgson's position having intensified in recent weeks following his team's disappointing League Two form.

Hodgson's stock remains high, however, and he has been linked with the vacant manager's job at Bournemouth, but recent reports appear to have concerned the club's hierarchy.

A statement on behalf of the club revealed the inquiry will be led by Quakers chairman George Houghton and will focus on "the performance of the club and the background to open speculation concerning another football club's contact with the manager".

Neil Maddison will take charge of first team affairs in the interim period.