News & Views
Farewell Tribute to Our Groundsman
You have likely heard that our Head Groundsman, Mark Sleightholme, will be bidding farewell this coming Saturday. This follows the Football Club's difficult decision to reduce its full-time staff, which also saw Club Secretary and Communications Manager Mark Simpson leave his post.
Mark has long been a beloved figure among supporters at the Brewery Field. Over the years, he has overseen a remarkable transformation of the playing surface, turning it from a dry, patchy pitch into the lush, well-maintained field we all admire today.
Mark’s Impact on the Club
His dedication and expertise have not only improved the quality of the pitch but also contributed significantly to the players’ performance and the overall matchday experience. Many fans and players alike have praised his hard work and commitment.
A Fond Farewell
As Mark prepares to leave, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks for his years of service. His legacy will remain visible every time the team takes to the field. We wish him all the best in his future endeavours and hope he stays connected with the club and its supporters.
In recognition of his service the Supporters Club have presented Mark with an engraved tulip pint glass 🍺 along with a couple of cases of his favourite beer.
Supporters Club Donate to Ramshaw’s Testimonial Fund.
In response to the request made at our recent AGM, the Supporters Club has proudly donated £250 to support club legend Rob Ramshaw’s testimonial appeal.
Rob has chosen two charities close to his heart and has requested that all proceeds from his Testimonial Game, scheduled for Saturday, 1st August, be donated to these causes.
This generous and selfless act by Rob highlights his commitment not only to the club but also to the wider community. As the Supporters Club, we are honoured to contribute to this meaningful initiative and encourage all fans to support the event.
If anyone wants to contribute personally you can reach his go fund me page by following this link.
AGM 2026 Meeting Minutes
- The acting Chairman opened the meeting promptly at 1:00 pm, warmly welcoming all attendees and expressing sincere appreciation for their participation.
- The acting Secretary provided a thorough review of the previous season’s achievements and challenges, along with an outline of the Supporters Club’s strategic goals for the upcoming year. Access the full Secretary’s Report here.
- Tony Cairns presented a detailed financial report covering income and expenditures from June 2025 through May 2026. Balance sheets are available upon formal request.
- Members were informed about upcoming changes within the Management Team for the next season. Tony Cairns has succeeded the retired Ernie Hamer as Treasurer, and it was announced that Mark Quinn will be stepping down as IT and Systems Manager. Their dedicated service was warmly acknowledged with a round of applause from all present. The new management team will consider an appropriate form of recognition to honour their contributions. All other management team members confirmed their intention to continue in their roles for the forthcoming season.
- No proposals or amendments to the constitution were submitted or discussed during the meeting.
- Under any other business, a variety of incentives and planned activities were reviewed. The newly appointed management team will carefully evaluate each topic and communicate their plans to members in the coming weeks.
- The meeting was formally closed by the Chairman at 1:52 pm.
Share your thoughts on Tommy Millers appointment as the permanent Moors Boss.
Spennymoor Town FC moved quickly last month to make Tommy Miller the permanent manager after a promising run of results, though things slipped when the pressure was on. This left the Moors 4 points short of the playoff spots and, frustratingly, below their rivals Darlington for the first time ever at this level.
Some fans are a bit doubtful about Miller’s appointment, thinking that Graeme Lee, the previous manager, deserved more time and a summer rebuild—especially since he led the club on that amazing journey to Wembley the season before last.
Moors fans will definitely remember Miller’s last stint as manager, when he stepped out of Jason Ainsley’s shadow to take over first as caretaker and then permanently. Unfortunately, that period only lasted a few months and was marked by poor performances, ending after a rough trip to Gloucester that included a red card for Miller during an on-field scuffle after Spennymoor’s Brad Abbott was bitten by a Gloucester player.
So what do Moors fans think……?
Is Tommy Miller the right choice at the right time?
Should Graeme Lee have been given more time?
Should the FC have taken more time to find a desirable replacement?
Drop a comment below 👇🏻 and share your opinion with fellow supporters.
