We will host our Annual General Meeting on Saturday 3rd of June 2023 at Spennymoor WMC.

Agenda

1. Chair Report
2. Secretary Report
3. Treasury Report
4. Election of Officers For 2023 / 2024
5. Amendments to Constitution
6. Joining Fees for 2023 / 2024

In view of recent correspondence from Football Club Representatives regards their decision to facilitate an Official Supporters Group. We will host an EGM for our members in Spennymoor WMC on Saturday 13th May from 11am.

On Sunday 16th April two local Spennymoor boys were involved in a horrific and very serious road accident in Eggleston Co Durham.

Jack Godwin 18 and 17 year old Ben Davies were airlifted from the scene with life-threatening injuries.

Within a week of first hearing of the incident, staff and committee at Tudhoe Victory Club had planned a fundraising evening which took place on Friday 28th April.

Moors Supporters United made a cash contribution to an overall fund of £1425 raised by the Victory Club.

The money will go to the parents of the boys to help with the unseen financial pressures that occur during difficult times.

Paul Rodgerson and Sue Neesam from the Victory Club have requested we pass on thier sincere thanks to all of our members 👏

Did you know there is a Sunday League side that play out of Neil Adams Sports Bar. The team are run by Spennymoor Town FC supporters and a large amount of the players also support the club.

MSU recognise how difficult it is for Football Clubs at that level financially so have supported the team in the form of providing a new team kit ready for next season. Our new logo will be emblazoned on the front of the kit for all to see when the team play home and away.

It is hoped that the sponsorship will assist us in creating a bond with the younger Supporters at Spennymoor Town.

Tricky wingback John Lufudu topped the poll for this seasons MSU Player of the Year Award.

The award is a memorial to our much loved and missed former Secretary / Treasurer Connie Wailes.

Connie’s partner Fred Hughes presented the award to a delighted John Lufudu.

John holds on to the large trophy for one year and receives a small replica to keep.

MSU members Bryan Constable & Alan Gregson along with their friend Kieth Vickerstaff won the New Age Kurling Blind Awareness Championship held at Wolsingham Curling Club.

All competitors were either blind or blind folded. Proceeds from the competition went to charity. Well done to the three of them 👏👏

At a time when football fans are consistently given rough press when travelling up and down the country to support their team, it’s always pleasant to receive some positive candour.

Check out this social media review of Spennymoor Town Fans from our hosts at Kings Lynn at the MSU organised trip to the Walks Stadium…

”All to often we get to see posts of trouble makers at grounds. This post is to say what an amazing group of supporters spennymoor have. They visited the walks (kings Lynn) yesterday and sang their hearts out not once causing trouble or being offensive. At half time kings lynn had a parade of the youth teams and every supporter clapped and showed pure respect.

Massive well done to all associated with spennymoor if only more were like yourselves the league would be a better place”

Having been given the opportunity to sample the County Durham Lounge Hospitality, I thought it might be useful to supporters, thinking about using the match day package, if we provided a review of the experience.

Welcome:

I arrived early before 1pm and was welcomed to the lounge by Moors in The Community Lead, Luke Cowie. I was given a lanyard and a free drink, before Luke provided an overview of what to expect for the afternoon. 4/5

Prematch Entertainment:

Complimentary match programmes were available on the tables and the TV screens were showing the days early Premier League kick off.

At around 2pm Moors all time leading goalscorer Glen Taylor was welcomed to the lounge for a brief Q&A session.

There was also a quick game of heads and tails to raise funds for the Moors in the Community cause. 

At kick off you had the option of staying in the lounge to watch the game albeit from a very restricted view, otherwise a reserved seat was available in the main stand for all guests. 4/5

Food & Drink

There is a wide selection of lagers, ales and ciders available in draft, bottles and cans from a cash bar. Soft and hot drinks are also available. My choice for the afternoon was Hotwired Tuk Tuk a Pale Ale from local craft brewers Caps Off, very nice indeed.

Food was served at about 1:45pm, consisting of a thick gammon steak, roast potatoes, green beans and gravy, this was a welcome offering considering I was expecting something like pie and pies. At half time we were welcomed back into the lounge for a well presented plate of Victoria sponge, whipped cream and winter fruits. 4/5

Post Match:

The full time whistle allowed a return to the lounge allowing guests to mingle and discuss the day. We were soon joined by the players coaching staff, and club officials who took time out to talk to as many of the guests as possible, before a short presentation for the player of the match. Guests were free to stay in the lounge well into evening or to enjoy the facilities in the downstairs Neil Adams Sports Bar. 5/5

Staff:

The bar staff and serving staff were both approachable and pleasant and went out of their way to ensure guest were as comfortable as possible. 5/5

Overall:

I had an enjoyable day overall, and would be prepared to return for a special occasion in the future.

At around 15:45 on Saturday, all of these volunteers would be forgiven for wishing they’d stayed in bed instead. 

An hour later moods switched from despair to delight after a quite remarkable comeback which was fitting reward to those who had set their alarms for an early shift of snow shovelling.

What is most remarkable is that Spennymoor Town supporters always go the extra mile when called upon.

All volunteers were rewarded by the football club with free ground entry, drinks tokens and refreshments.

Special thanks should be afforded to Hockings Butchers who turned up with hot pies for the workforce. 👏👏

MSU recognised the dedicated contribution provided by videographer Chris Rowcroft by presenting him with a unique gift thanking him for his service. Rarely can a football club boast such dedication, We are very lucky to have you Chris, keep up the great work 👍🏻

MSU further strengthened their commitment to the wider community by donating £150 to Spennymoor Town Ladies’ match ball appeal. The Ladies team are enjoying a successful season and are chasing promotion. We wish them well in all they do.

The gaffer, took time out from his match preparation to provide supporters with a candid update on the teams recent upturn in fortunes which he put down to strong dressing room camaraderie built around a locally recruited squad.

The playoffs remain the target and are now in touching distance in an unpredictable league, Moors’ recent form under Ainsley could prove vital when those positions are decided in late April.

All involved with Spennymoor Town FC are saddened to learn of the passing of former manager Tony Lee.

Tony managed United in different spells from 2001 to 2004 and was a player, manager and scout for various other north east football clubs. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time.