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BBC News
11-05-2025
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Spennymoor Town fans gather ahead of Wembley final
After a huge amount of anticipation, Spennymoor Town FC faces Aldershot Town at Wembley for the FA Trophy beat Rochdale AFC 5-4 on penalties to secure their Claire, who had travelled down to Wembley Way, said she felt "awesome" and even happier to be at the match because of the sunshine."If they lift that trophy it would mean the world to me," she said. Life-long football fan Ian said he was at the venue 12 years ago and was feeling excited. He predicted Glen Taylor would score on the player's 35th birthday."I feel nervous because we are a bit more the underdogs and it depends on the day, we've had good matches and bad ones," he said. "But I think they'll win 2:1 - Taylor to score on his birthday."Another fan, Sean, said a win "would be unreal for the town". Manager Graeme Lee has said his wife's attitude to cancer would inspire him and his team during the club had asked Spennymoor Town Council to help pay for coaches to take fans down to London. It refused but lifelong fan Gary Finley offered to pay transport costs for more than 65 said: "It would be fantastic to see as many Moors fans as possible to see their heroes play, and hopefully win, at Wembley." Follow BBC Tees on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
BBC News
08-05-2025
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Spennymoor Town FC fan pays £1,000 to get others to Wembley final
Fan pays £1,000 to get others to Wembley final 10 minutes ago Share Save Gemma Sherlock BBC News, North East and Cumbria Share Save Spennymoor Town FC Gary Finley, left, donated £1,000, to help fans watch Spennymoor FC at Wembley A football fan has paid £1,000 to help others travel to Wembley for an FA Trophy final. Lifelong Spennymoor Town FC fan Gary Finley said he had to "follow his heart" and pay transport costs for more than 65 fans going to watch their team play Aldershot Town on Sunday. It comes after Spennymoor Town Council refused to help the club pay for fans to travel to the final as part of their Back the Fans and Pack the Stands campaign. The council said it wanted to prioritise money on ailing public infrastructure, but admitted plans were being worked on for a civic reception and celebrations should the Moors win. Google Spennymoor Town FC are headed to Wembley for the FA Trophy Final The club had already paid for some fans to get to the final as part of its campaign but had asked the council to consider allocating up to £20,000 from its general reserves. The Back The Fans, Fill the Stands campaign allows people and businesses to donate directly to the club's PayPal account, with all donations going towards fan transport to Wembley. Mr Finley said while it was "fantastic" seeing the club support fans, its purse strings were tight. "I just want to help the club get the best backing they can by contributing financially," he added. "It would be fantastic to see as many Moors fans as possible to see their heroes play, and hopefully win, at Wembley. "Our family has been loyal supporters of our hometown club for decades and my son is the club's under-18s supporters' representative, so we just want all fans of all ages to see the lads play on the hallowed turf and bring the trophy home." Spennymoor beat Rochdale AFC 5-4 on penalties to secure their place in the FA Trophy final. Follow BBC Tees on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
