Football club promoted to highest ever level
Redcar AthleticA non-league football club has been promoted to its highest level in its 33-year history.
Northern Premier League East Division Redcar Athletic guaranteed promotion on Wednesday night to the seventh level of the English football league system.
The club's director John Wilberforce told BBC Radio Tees he will never forget the feeling of winning promotion as the team beat Matlock Town 4-2.
He said. "We'll be welcoming some big teams next season. I expect [Wrexham co-owner] Ryan Reynolds to be knocking on our door anytime soon."
Wilberforce said the Matlock match was "brilliant" and revealed: "It was a party last night.
"I could remember it when there were barely anybody going and there was a tiny little stand.
"The club grows and grows."
He said one of the best things with non-league football was its affordability.
"It's a community, we all enjoy each other's company," he said.
"It's a more affordable treat for a family."
The ambitious director said he thought the team could seek promotion again.
