24/25 Matchday Programme Preview: Blyth Spartans & FC United of Manchester

Issue 2 of The Lions is a joint edition covering our games with Blyth Spartans and FC United of Manchester, copies are on sale now.

The 48 page full colour production is on sale online now or you can get your copy from our sellers near each turnstile on Tuesday night Saturday afternoon.

Inside you will find an interview with new shareholder Chris Chadwick who says “I am happy to learn how a football club is run, there are a lot more politics involved than I thought. I am learning how big a role the club’s volunteer workers play in the running of the club and how much the supporters give to the club.”

Mark Bower’s column, like the rest of the programme written before Saturday’s defeat at Macclesfield, reviews a busy start to the season.

Simon Bullock catches up with Adam Haw who reviews his campaign at Pontefract Collieries and looks ahead to the coming season at Cleethorpes Town, the forward said “The most important thing for me is enjoying my football because that’s when I’m at my happiest.” In the interview Simon asks about what Adam does away from the pitch, his hopes for his future football career and so much more.

Michael Powell takes us back to 2012 and a 7-1 win over Droylsden in his ‘This Week in Lions History’ piece and in a new feature he takes a look at Vince Brockie’s career for this week’s Lions Legend.

Colin Robertson’s Media View column reveales his hopes to squeeze into a team photo and Sam Leasley dives into a busy summer for Blyth Spartans.

Tom Feaheny previews both the games and there’s all the latest news from the Supporters’ Club and Community Foundation.

Tom also picks the half-time music in this week’s Tracks of My Nethermoor Years.

You can get stuck into Derrick’s Matchday Teasers Quiz and Joe Priestley takes an indepth look at two of this season’s new opponents, Hebburn Town and Leek Town whilst also rounding up the first weekend of NPL action.

Finally in Commercial Corner we thank match sponsors Blacks Solicitors and ICM Debt Recovery for their support.

Pick up your copy for just £3 from our sellers located near to each turnstile or online now.

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