Ryton & Crawcrook Albion Manager Daniel Iredale looks forward to Friday night’s Ernest Armstrong Memorial Cup final against Newcastle University in Birtley.

“I’m very much looking forward to the final,” said Iredale, who is coming to the end of his first season in charge at Kingsley Park.

“It’s a fantastic achievement alone to make it here for the club after the progression made this year, and would be incredibly rewarding to win it after a very long and testing season.

“The lads deserve that reward from their efforts over the last 10 months and the club deserve that too but we understand we have a game to win and must be at our very best, nothing is ever given. We will give our all.”

Albion are set to have a large following behind them on Friday against the Uni with the club announcing that three supporter’s busses are heading to Birtley on top of those going independently.

“The support we have coming speaks volumes and I’d like to thank you all in advance for making the trip along to get behind us. You’ve been great all season long.

“After all the expectations of ourselves in the game we must make sure we enjoy it. That’s very important. 

“UP THE RACA! 🔵⚫️”

The final at Birtley’s Arrowmark Home Improvements Stadium is scheduled to kick off at 7.30pm. Tickets will be available to buy on the gate.