Nickname
Consett A.F.C. was known as "The Ironworkers" until 1967, when they 'updated' their nickname to "The Steelmen". The first match with new nickname was against Gosport Borough in the fourth qualifying round of the FA Cup. Consett lost at home 5–1, missing two penalties and numerous chances to score. In spite of this apparent bad luck, the nickname was not changed, and remains with the club today as one of the few public memorials to the town's now defunct steelworks.
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