Based in Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire, Newark Town Football Club has a vibrant and illustrious past. The Blues, who were founded in 1868, are gaining recognition for their outstanding on-field exploits.
Under the direction of manager Luke Parsons, they presently play in the United Counties League Premier Division North.
William Ashurst, a former England player, and Syd Bycroft, who was sold to Doncaster Rovers in 1936 for a heavy £250—a substantial amount at the time—are just two of the prominent players who have been through the club’s ranks. More recent graduates include Manni Norkett, currently with Nottingham Forest, who began his career in the club’s younger levels, and Premier League icon Julian Joachim, who played for Leicester City.
Patrick Bamford, a forward for Leeds United, also played for the team as a young player before joining Nottingham Forest’s academy. The Elland Road favourite, who is now an honorary president of The Blues, assists the team when needed, including launching their new stands at the Newark YMCA Activity Village.
“As they go through the age groups, Newark’s youth have amazing and equitable opportunities to hone their skills because to the town’s staff of selfless and committed volunteers. The British professional football player production line would halt in the absence of entities such as Newark Town. stated Bamford after his honorary role was revealed in August 2020.
“If I can in any small way help inspire young people and keep this production line moving, I will truly have accomplished something meaningful.”
Being a community club is something that Newark Town is proud of. In order to help men’s mental health in the town and its environs, they have formed an organisation called Newark Town Team Talk. It gives men a place to get together once a week and talk about anything they want in a laid-back atmosphere.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic and other circumstances, the club has not offered PAN Disability for a number of years until lately. “For players with a wide range of impairments and health conditions to play together” is how the FA defines PAN Disability football.
According to the Equalities Act of 2010, anyone with a disability, handicap, or chronic illness is eligible. Sarah Robinson, who was named Newark Town’s new chairman in December of last year, summed up the unique qualities of the football team rather well.
“I love everything about Newark Town Football Club and the people who make it so special,” she said. “Whether that be our army of dedicated volunteers, every one of our players, our supporters, families and all the local businesses and contacts we are partnering with as we lead the way in Newark football.”
“I think local football is about to enter a truly significant period, and I’m honoured to be a part of a team that provides our community with the opportunity it needs to flourish and advance the game for coming generations. No team in Newark has a longer history than the Newark Town Football Club. Building on those solid foundations for the future, this new period will take stock of what we have accomplished.
“Our ambitions for the club are exciting and I, along with the rest of the Board, look forward to Newark Town Football Club being at the forefront of those opportunities.”
