Yahoo News Gateshead FC fans can head to Gateshead Stadium for a photo with the FA Trophy - here's how to book your slot
Gateshead FC are giving fans the opportunity to head down to the Gateshead International Stadium for a photo with the FA Trophy. After the club's dramatic FA Trophy victory on the 11th of May, fans can now see the cup live and in person.
Any fan of the Heed who attended Wembley will be able to get up close and personal with the trophy, while people who missed out on the chance will get to see it for the first time. This success came at a much needed time for the Tyne and Wear club, as it has been embroiled in a dispute with Gateshead Council and the EFL in recent months, leading to the club being kicked out of the National League playoffs.
Understandably so, fans who travelled down to London were hopeful and optimistic that their fortunes would change in the final of the FA Trophy, which the coaching staff and players had worked so hard to reach. Their opponents were Solihull Moors, who had previously lost on penalties at Wembley in the playoff final the week prior.
Gateshead FC took the lead through Reagan Booty just before half time, before being pegged back by Mark Beck for Solihull, taking the game to extra time. Beck then scored a penalty in extra time, before 18-year-old Dajaune Brown equalised to take the game to penalties.
It would be the 18-year-old that would get the deciding spot kick, calmly placing it into the back of the net to send the Gateshead fans into delirium. Train provider Lumo also organised a special service for fans with limited edition Gateshead FC beers celebrating the win.
The 2024 FA Trophy was Gateshead's second honour in three seasons, after previously not winning any silverware since 1986. So if Gateshead FC fans want to be a part of history, and get a picture with cup after the club's first ever FA Trophy win, then they can book a slot on the Gateshead FC tickets website here.
