Rothbury
Football Club was founded in 1876, and as such is one of the oldest
clubs in Northumberland. The football pitch at Armstrong Park, gifted to
the club by Armstrong Estate in1984, was originally opened in 1949.
Maintained
by local volunteers, it is generally accepted as being among the finest
in the county. The original wooden clubhouse was greatly prized until
decay and woodworm set in and new premises were required to house the
increasing number of players. In 1979 local supporters with a variety of
building skills cooperated to build a new clubhouse: an excellent
example of community action.
There
are two teams, Rothbury F.C.
and Rothbury Reserves, one playing in each of the two divisions of the
North Northumberland League. Both teams play at Armstrong Park, which is
situated on the left as you enter the village on the B6345 from Morpeth.
This
sheltered football pitch means that a pleasant Saturday afternoon can be
spent watching home games. Locals and visitors alike are always welcome.
Over the
years the teams have had a fair degree of success:
