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Former Carlisle United prospect makes non-league switch
Former Carlisle United prospect Cameron Salkeld has made FA Trophy finalists Spennymoor Town his latest destination. The midfielder has joined the National League North club ahead of the 2025/26 season. Advertisement It follows his departure from fellow sixth-tier club Darlington. Salkeld, who came through the youth side at Carlisle and made two first-team appearances, scoring once, had been with Darlo for the last two years. Now he makes the switch to another north east outfit. Spennymoor boss Graeme Lee has welcomed the arrival of the former Blue to the Brewery Field. 'The way Cam plays the game suits us down to the ground,' said Lee in a club statement. 'I've said it numerous times that we're at our best when we play with real intensity, and Cam does that with his work rate and the distances he covers during games. Advertisement 'He is full of running, has great ability, good experience and can play in a few different roles so he's someone we're delighted to be adding to our squad for 2025/26.' Salkeld's two senior outings for Carlisle came in the EFL Trophy under Keith Curle in the 2016/17 campaign. He made his debut at 17 as a substitute against Blackburn Rovers' Under-21s in October 2016 before, a month later, coming off the bench to score in a 4-2 win over Fleetwood Town. He also impressed for United's youth team as they reached the fourth round in the same season. He moved on from Carlisle in 2018 and has since had spells at Gateshead, Greenock Morton, Ayr United and Clyde before joining Darlington in 2023. Spennymoor finished ninth in National League North last season as well as reaching the FA Trophy final, where they lost 3-0 to Aldershot Town at Wembley.
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12-05-2025
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Darlington MP deletes post supporting rival football club after backlash
Darlington MP Lola McEvoy has admitted she got 'caught up in the excitement' after a backlash prompted her to delete a post supporting rival club Spennymoor Town. Ahead of Spennymoor's historic game at Wembley in the FA Trophy final, Ms McEvoy took to social media, posting a picture of herself alongside Moors fans in home shirts. It prompted a backlash from Quakers fans who pointed out that there was a longstanding rivalry between Spennymoor and Darlington. The two sides won a game apiece in the league against each other this term. The post was later deleted after many 'negative' comments were left. (Image: Facebook) Now, the MP who was elected amid a Labour landslide in 2024, has responded to the criticism. 'Over the weekend I bumped into some excited Spennymoor fans heading to Wembley so wanted to share good luck wishes to another North East team on their big day out," she said. "Maybe I got too caught up in the excitement. 'Darlington FC are of course my number one and I'll continue backing them to get their new stadium and to where they belong - back in the Football League. Up the Quakers!' (Image: Sarah Caldecott) Spennymoor's big day out ended in a 3-0 loss to Aldershot, who went into the day as favourites being a league above the Moors. Regis Le Bris makes team news announcement ahead of Sunderland's play-off decider Spennymoor Town rocked by family tragedy as Graeme Lee & club pay emotional tribute Man threatened to torch Bishop Auckland MP's home in series of threats to kill They were more than a match for Aldershot in the first half but the National League side broke the deadlock three minutes after the break and had too much for Graeme Lee's men in the second half. "The scoreline is a touch harsh on Spennymoor," the Echo's Dom Shaw said. "[Spennymoor] should and will take great pride in their run to the final."
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12-05-2025
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Spennymoor Town rocked by family tragedy as Graeme Lee & club pay emotional tribute
SPENNYMOOR Town were rocked by family tragedy just 48 hours before their FA Trophy final against Aldershot Town, when the father of their teenage goalkeeper Ryan Johnson died suddenly. Despite the immense shock and heartbreak, the schoolboy international goalkeeper was adamant he still wanted to travel with the squad to Wembley the following day. And manager Graeme Lee brought the 18-year-old off the bench to make his competitive debut in the final moments of Sunday's game. Lee told of the devastation in the squad following the sudden passing of Barry Johnson, an "unbelievable man" who was only in his mid-40s. "We wanted to give Ryan that moment," said Lee. "It was very emotional for all of us. Barry was an unbelievable man who helped us immensely. "Ryan didn't want to miss it. His dad would never let him miss it. "We had a conversation on Friday when he told me, which was probably half past two on the afternoon. We had another conversation on the night and he was adamant he wanted to come. "I was on about him maybe coming down on the day just for the game and to be with the family but his family wanted him to come. "We knew his dad wouldn't want him to miss the moment. He's shown unbelievable strength and to get him on the pitch was huge. "We have a good bunch of lads who care for each other. It's a massive, massive loss for Ryan and his family and that moment today was the most important thing." RECOMMENDED READING: Spennymoor Town posted a tribute on social media on Monday morning, saying: "Ryan Johnson made his competitive Moors debut at Wembley on Sunday just 48 hours after the sudden loss of his beloved father Barry. "His strength and courage are a credit to Barry and his family, to whom we send our heartfelt condolences. "Some things are bigger than football." Spennymoor Town Youth FC also posted a tribute on social media. They wrote: "Wembley may not have brought the result we all hoped for, but the team made the town proud. Well done to everyone involved. "We are especially proud of Ryan Johnson, who made it onto the pitch at Wembley. Ryan has been part of Spennymoor since 2019, rising through the youth ranks to the first team, which is a brilliant achievement in itself. "This week, Ryan suffered the devastating loss of his dad, Barry. Despite the heartbreak, Ryan showed incredible strength and maturity to be there on such a huge stage. He is a true credit to himself, his family, and to Barry, who would have been immensely proud. "Barry was a much loved part of our club. Kind, generous, and great figure in our club community, always present, always supportive, and always smiling. His loss is deeply felt by everyone at Spennymoor. "We are all so proud of the young man Ryan has become. He is truly professional, grounded, and a credit to everyone who has supported him along the way. "Our heartfelt condolences go out to Ryan and all of Barry's family and friends. "Ryan, your dad would be so proud. Everyone at Spennymoor Town is there for you and will support you all the way." Spennymoor defied the odds in reaching the FA Trophy final. Their run came to an end with a 3-0 defeat to National League side Aldershot, with all the goals coming in the second half.
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11-05-2025
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Aldershot beat Spennymoor to win FA Trophy
Aldershot Town scored three second-half goals as they beat Spennymoor Town 3-0 to win the FA Trophy at Wembley Stadium. Jack Barham opened the scoring early in the second half, bundling the ball home after a cross by James Henry from the right-hand side. With 20 minutes remaining Tommy Widdrington's side doubled their lead, Dan Ellison glancing the ball into the net from a corner kick. Josh Barrett then wrapped up the game with a stunning strike on the volley from outside of the box. The Shots fans that made the trip to Wembley travelled in great numbers, and with over 18,000 tickets sold they packed out their allocated quarter of the ground. Before the match their supporters were bouncing as the players made their way to the pitch, a sea of red and blue throwing balloons and streamers into the air. It was Aldershot's Wembley debut after they beat Woking 2-1 to progress to the final, while Spennymoor reach the final after beating Rochdale on penalties. Despite being smaller in number, the Spennymoor supporters still made a decent noise, with a big group of their fans packed into a section behind the goal as well as further along the stand. It was Aldershot who had the first real chance of the game, a cross was whipped in from the right and forward Jack Barham's glancing header sailed just wide of the far post. After 20 minutes Spennymoor had a brilliant chance to take the lead. Finley Shrimpton burst down the right and charged into the box, laying the ball off to Rob Ramshaw, but his weak attempt fell right into the grasp of Aldershot keeper Marcus Dewhurst. The Shots then went up the other end and Josh Barrett forced a tremendous save from Brad James as the Spennymoor keeper palmed away a dangerous curling effort. Early in the second half Aldershot found the breakthrough that they were looking for when Barrett produced a beautiful touch to send James Henry down the right. Henry's cross found Barham waiting at the back post and he helped the ball over the line before standing on the advertising boards in front of him, hands raised to the delighted Shots fans. That lead was then doubled with 20 minutes remaining as Barrett sent an in-swinging corner and Ellison was there to nod it home. In the final moments Aldershot's Barrett produced a moment to remember with a stunning volley for the third goal. After the ball bounced he smashed it into the top corner with his left foot to seal victory.
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11-05-2025
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Pain but pride for Spennymoor Town after FA Trophy final defeat at Wembley
PAIN but pride for Spennymoor Town. The former comes with the territory of any loss in a final but the latter should be the overriding emotion when the dust settles for the National League North side, who defied the odds in reaching Wembley but just fell short of what would have been a historic victory. Spennymoor were the underdogs against Aldershot Town in the FA Trophy final on Sunday but it's in those circumstances that Graeme Lee's side have thrived in the competition this season. Boston, Sutton and Rochdale were all supposed to see off Moors but were stunned by the part-timers, and while reaching Wembley was understandably celebrated as a remarkable achievement in itself, Lee's message in the week of the game was consistent and clear: we're here to win. And they could have done. Maybe they would have done had Rob Ramshaw taken a glorious chance to give Moors a lead at the midway point of the first half. It's moments like that where finals are won and lost. Aldershot, who play in the league above Moors, were contained and frustrated in the first half but the brighter and the better of the two sides in the second half, their 3-0 victory secured thanks to goals from Jack Barham just after the break, Dan Ellison 19 minutes from time and a stunning late third from Josh Barrett. The scoreline was harsh on Moors. This was always going to be an emotional affair whatever the outcome for Lee, who has done a sterling job since taking charge of Spennymoor at the start of last year. The 46-year-old sprinkled the ashes of his late dad, Tony, a former Moors boss himself, on the Wembley pitch before kick-off. And he'll be immensely proud of his players' efforts while no doubt wondering what might have been. It wasn't to be the dream birthday that Glen Taylor had hoped for. Spennymoor's record goalscorer turned 35 on Sunday and the captain hoped to mark the occasion by lifting the FA Trophy for the first time in the club's history. It turned out to be a frustrating afternoon for the striker, though, who tried the most audacious of overhead kicks from the edge of the box after just five minutes but after that didn't get the chance and moment he would have hoped for. On the biggest stage in the biggest game of their lives, nerves will have no doubt been present for Spennymoor but didn't show. They settled well and should have scored the opening goal when Finley Shrimpton broke away down the right and teed up Ramshaw on the penalty spot but the forward, usually lethal in front of goal, scuffed his tame effort straight at Aldershot keeper Marcus Dewhurst. There was nothing routine about Brad James' full-stretch save to deny a curling Barrett effort moments later but that was as close as Aldershot came in the opening period. Spennymoor were organised, disciplined and more than a match for their National League opponents. But they fell behind just three minutes into the second half when James Henry broke down the right and his cross was turned in by Barham at the back post. The opener energised Aldershot and the game's second goal looked likely to go the way of Widdrington's side. Substitute Kai Corbett was bright. Lee turned to his bench at the midway stage of the second half and introduced Aidan Rutledge, the hero who scored the last minute equaliser to send the semi-final tie against Rochdale to penalties. But there was no rescue act this time around. Within a couple of minutes of the change, Aldershot had their second goal, defender Ellison meeting a corner from the left and heading into the far corner. Moors stuck at it but ran out of steam, Barrett sealing the Aldershot victory with a stunning left-footed strike from the edge of the area.
