Proud - Danny Scopes labelled his Concord Rangers players as heroes after they narrowly missed out on lifting silverware at Wembley Danny Scopes labelled his Concord Rangers players as heroes after they narrowly missed out on lifting silverware at Wembley. The Beach Boys suffered a 1-0 defeat to League Two outfit Harrogate Town in the FA Trophy final thanks to Josh Falkingham’s late winner. However, Scopes insists his National League South charges, who had not featured in a competitive outing since February, could be proud of their efforts. “I don’t think anyone could fault us for effort, hunger or desire,” said Scopes, who led Concord to Wembley for the first time in the club’s history.
Creative - Mark Tate and his daughter Lauren watched the semi-final win by peering over a fence Concord Rangers will compete in the biggest game in their history on Monday – but their frustrated fans will be forced to watch the drama unfold from their own homes rather than at Wembley Stadium. The Beach Boys, as Concord are known, are set to go head-to-head with Harrogate Town in the FA Trophy final. The contest was originally due to take place last May, but the coronavirus pandemic resulted in the showpiece being delayed in the hope that supporters would eventually be able to be in attendance.
It’s hoped the Super League would help alleviate lost revenue after the financial blow from the ongoing Covid pandemic. But the midweek competition has attracted widespread condemnation, including from football’s governing bodies, fans’ trusts and Prime Minister, Boris Johnson. Mr Johnson has promised football fans he will do everything possible to give the “ludicrous” new league backed by the Premier League’s big six clubs a “straight red”. Sir David Amess, MP for Southend West, said: “Greed greed greed and no regard for the fans. I think football fans are right to be outraged at the proposals. So, I will certainly be supporting, not the only the Prime Minister and the Culture Secretary, but anyone else who is prepared to oppose these plans.
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