We can today confirm the signing of ex-Guiseley midfielder Lewis Hey on dual registration terms with Silsden AFC.
Hey, 19, proved himself a prodigious talent coming through the ranks of the Lion’s Academy set up, but the last few years have proved frustrating, with Covid disrupting the 2019-20 and 2020-21 seasons and injury hitting his attempts to grab a regular spot in the first team in 2021-22.
Lewis made his debut for the Club in the 2020/21 Season before featuring several times over the following campaign, and also started in their FA Cup trip to AFC Wimbledon last season.
Hey made 26 appearances for Guiseley while in the National League North, 5 in the 2020-21 Campaign, followed by 21 in the 2021-22 Season, Lewis also scored two goals in that season, the winner in a 1-0 victory while away at Chester, and one against Darlington in a 5-1 away defeat.
Lewis is available for selection in tomorrow’s away game vs FC United of Manchester! Stay tuned to our socials for the latest team news!
You can watch Lewis’ goals on our YouTube channel below. Footage taken from Guiseley & Darlington YouTube channels.
Any person applying for a concession may be asked to produce identification at the turnstile. If a supporter is unwaged and does not have proof of any of the above, they must contact the office prior to a game.
Disabled supporters pay either the concession or under 18s price and any carer receives free admission.
There is no segregation in place for this fixture.
Turnstiles will be open from 1:00pm – cash and card payments are accepted.
Our turnstiles are operated by volunteers; we would appreciate supporters arriving at the ground in time for kick-off so that the volunteers can finish as early as possible.
Early entry is via reception from 12.30pm until 1:00pm.
From 1:00pm access through reception will be for officials/players/sponsors/match day diners and those needing lift access only.
Food & drink
The main bar is open from 1.00pm and will close after half time as there is a pre-booked function in the evening.
For this match the SMRE bar is open from 1.00pm and will stay open until last orders at 6:30pm.
For the 2023/24 season the Kazbar has been fitted out with a new bar, and will be serving a selection of lager, IPA and cider. Please note this bar will only take card payments.
If you would like a group dining experience with a fantastic view of the pitch on a match day, then our match day dining tickets are for you. Priced at £40, with juniors half price. The experience includes the following:
Ticket for the game
Delicious two-course meal served before kick off
Pre-match brief from the Manager
Match day programme & team sheet
Half time refreshment
Private bar
Car park space (if you are attending with friends, the deal includes one space per four guests).
Broadhurst Park is the UK’s first new ground to be built and funded by a supporter-owned football club.
Covered on all sides, with standing and seating in the main stand and with a large and expansive home standing area behind the goal, FC United’s purpose-built 4,400 capacity homeshows what can be achieved when football fans with a vision work together and make things happen.
FC United’s members were involved at every stage during the design and construction process and the result is a stadium and community facility that is the envy of many clubs in higher leagues.
FC United is looking to create the first pollinator-friendly football stadium in the UK after supporters won a £4,000 Grow Wild community project award to develop a landscaping project at the ground.
As a community facility, Broadhurst Park will be used every day by local people and will host a range of sporting and recreational activities. A well-appointed function room and meeting spaces are also available for the local community, businesses and other organisations to hire.
Funding for the £6.3m facility has come from a variety of sources. FC United fans have raised £2 million from a pioneering Community Share Scheme and close to a further £1 million from other fundraising. Grant funding has also been provided from Sport England (Iconic Facilities Fund), the Football Foundation (FSIF), Football Foundation (Community Facilities Fund), Manchester City Council, Social Investment Business (My Community Rights), Manchester College and Viridor.
We would like to wish all supporters a very warm welcome to Broadhurst Park.
Miners Community Arts & Music Centre, 63 Teddington Rd, Moston, Manchester M40 0DJ
Located a stone’s throw from Broadhurst Park ‘The Miners’ is an award-winning multi-arts venue hosting music, art & film events. Featuring a café, bar and pool tables the venue is open before FC United home games.
Gardeners Arms Hotel, Moston Lane, M40 5RZ
Imposing red brick and white stone JW Lees pub on Greengate Roundabout. This is a 2-roomed community local with pool, darts and cask ale.
Railway Hotel, 82 Dean Lane, M40 3AE
A large red brick Joseph Holt pub. There are several rooms in what is an interesting layout. Railway memorabilia features as a nod to the history of the railway depot next door. Has darts (Manchester Dartboard), TV and cask ale.
Charlestown, 204 Charlestown Road, M9 7ED
Large suburban pub owned by JW Lees. Pub has large lounge, vault room, beer garden and cask ale.
Blue Bell, 493 Moston Lane, M40 9PY
Large red brick Victorian Joseph Holt pub dating from 1890. Interesting ‘spire’ style structure and 4 distinct rooms inside, all interconnected around a central bar. Typical Holts community feel and serves cask ale.
Fairway Inn, Nuthurst Road, M40 3PL
Joseph Holt pub that reopened in 2017, after a major refurbishment. Offers an extensive food menu and cask ale available. Outdoor seating area with canopies available.
Kick Off is set for 3pm, and admission prices will be posted as soon they are made available to us.
Mark Bower’s side have one more league game next Saturday 9th September, travelling to FC United of Manchester, before making the trip to Croft Park on Saturday 16th September.
The Green Army could go into the game 6 unbeaten if they can gain any points from their visit to Broadhurst Park, and can take confidence from some good performances.
“Its unfamiliar territory for us, over the last few years we’ve not had much luck with draws, but we’ll go wherever we have to go, and do our best.”
“I think the lads can take confidence from being unbeaten in 5, and we’ve been winning in different ways too.”
“The lads can go and give it their best shot, and if they do like we did at Consett, then we have a chance.”
Park Avenue fans will remember Blyth from our time in the National League North, most recently in the 2022/23 season, we played out a 0-1 loss at the Horsfall, and a 1-0 win earlier in the Season away at Croft Park.
We can today confirm the signing of ex-Academy midfielder Joel Auty with the Club.
Joel joins after spending a year with the Academy scholars, playing alongside other graduates such as Liam Hall, Zak Kersey & Myles La Bastide in the u19s Alliance League.
Avenue go into the game after a 4 game unbeaten league run, drawing against Bamber Bridge and Guiseley while on the road, and beating Morpeth & Ilkeston Town at the Horsfall.
Consett go into the game on a 6-game unbeaten run, claiming a first win of the season against Kendal Town in the FA Cup, followed by league wins against Winterton Rangers, Penrith, a draw against Dunston, followed by two more wins against Sheffield FC and Avenues last FA Cup opponents Ashington.
Bradford (Park Avenue) and Consett have a history in the FA Cup, playing out a 2-1 draw while away in the 2nd Qualifying Round of the FA Cup.
Consett had already won three FA Cup ties to reach the round, and it took late goals from Chib Chilaka and Richard Marshall to avoid an upset after Consett went 1-0 up after 74 minutes.
After last seasons FA Cup drubbing at Ashington, Mark Bowers side will look to put things right in the North East today. Stay tuned to our socials for live updates!
CONSETT AFC, Belle View Stadium, Delves Lane, Consett, County Durham DH8 7BF
Belle View Stadium is a purpose-built community sports facility which has been home to Consett AFC and Consett AFC Juniors since November 2013.
How To Find Us
We’re about half a mile from Consett town centre, on Delves Lane on the A692 road. If you’re coming from Consett we’re on the left, just before B&M Bargains.
What’s the Capacity?
The certified capacity is 3,770, and the stadium is equipped with the latest state-of-the-art 3G playing surface.
Is there seating?
Belle View is fully enclosed, and has covered seating accommodation for 250 spectators.
Clubhouse
The stadium has a large clubhouse, showing Sky Sports and BT Sport on several screens, including a giant drop-down.
Food & Drink
Belle View has its own licensed bar and snack facilities, and they are all on one level, so access is ideal for disabled supporters.
Car Parking
There is ample car parking, plus dedicated space for visiting supporters’ coaches.
Ownership
Consett AFC is a community football club 100% owned by Frank and Dianne Bell.
