Proud moment for Steel boss John
The FA Cup has brought a special cause to celebrate for steel boss John Finley.
The managing director of family-run firm Finley Structures sponsored Newton Aycliffe FC’s latest new stand earlier this year to enable their promotion to the Northern League first division.
And when the world’s most famous trophy paid a visit to Moore Lane Park at Aycliffe Sports Club last week, John took some of his father’s football momentos along for good measure.
John and his son Gary are pictured next to the stand which they supplied steel for, the stand was named after John’s father William.
William Finley played for various clubs at Northern League level in the 1940s and 50s, including Black Hall, Lanchester, Bishop, Ushaw Moor, Brandon and Esh Winning Albion, winning 19 trophies.
John and Gary are pictured with all of the trophies alongside the FA Cup, after the famous old trophy paid a visit at Aycliffe’s ground celebrate their first-ever game in the FA Cup at home to Billingham Synthonia.
John said: “My dad would have been as proud as punch to see his trophy’s alongside the FA Cup and the stand being named in his memory.”
Aycliffe won the Northern League second division title last season, and their FA Cup game against Synners was the first-ever in their 46-year history.
John added: “We’re proud to be involved in supporting the local football club.
“Their progress over the last few seasons has been tremendous and we wish them all the very best of luck – not just in the FA Cup this weekend, but for years to come.”
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