Gateshead FC fans can celebrate with a commemorative beer ahead of the FA Trophy final

Gateshead-based brewery Black Storm and Newcastle-based rail operator Lumo have teamed up to offer something special for Gateshead FC fans heading to Wembley this weekend.

Members of the Heed Army will be heading to the capital as the Gateshead face Solihull Moors FC in the FA Trophy final on Saturday, May 11 - with kick off at 4.15pm.

Fans travelling on Lumo services will be able to purchase the ‘Whistle Stop’ beer, which is a 5% ABV Helles Lager that features special commemorative Gateshead FC, Lumo, and Wembley 2024 branding on the can.

Lumo has confirmed that it will be available to buy on the ‘LumoEats’ seat trolley service on all Lumo services from this week.

Martijn Gilbert, managing director at Lumo, has expressed his pride at being able to show support for Gateshead FC ahead of the final.

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He said: “At Lumo, we’re all about supporting the communities we serve, and it’s great to show our support for Gateshead Football Club and their fans by working with Gateshead based Black Storm to stock this special beer onboard our trains and add that extra bit of extra excitement to the journey to London.”

Jake Jobey, sales manager at Black Storm, has echoed Martijn’s sentiments at being able to show support for the football club.

He added: “Being the local brewery in Gateshead, and our beer being served at Gateshead’s matches in the director’s lounge, we’re delighted to see Lumo taking this partnership to new heights by serving Black Storm limited Wembley edition beer on its trains, and supporting Gateshead FC and their fans on their journey to Wembley.

“Up the Heed.”

Lumo, which is the official rail partner of Gateshead FC, will also be branding a train with Gateshead FC ‘Heed Army Express’ designs on the day of the final.

The rail operator has also announced an additional service to help Gateshead fans get to and from Wembley on the day of the final.

Bernard McWilliams, vice-chairman of Gateshead FC, hopes that the Heed Army will enjoy the fruits of the club’s partnership with Lumo as they travel to Wembley.

He commented: "We're delighted to team up with Black Storm Beer and Lumo to offer this limited edition Helles lager to our supporters, marking our historic second consecutive FA Trophy final appearance at Wembley Stadium.

"All at Gateshead FC are thrilled to be both strengthening our long-term partnership with Lumo, as well as forging a new partnership with a Gateshead-based business in Black Storm Beer, and hope our supporters enjoy sampling a unique souvenir on their journey to Wembley this weekend."

Black Storm has also confirmed that the commemorative cans of beer are also available via the brewery’s website, at: https://www.blackstorm.beer/.