Ahead of Spennymoor’s historic game at Wembley in the FA Trophy final, Ms McEvoy took to social media, posting a picture of herself alongside Moors fans in home shirts.
It prompted a backlash from Quakers fans who pointed out that there was a longstanding rivalry between Spennymoor and Darlington.
The two sides won a game apiece in the league against each other this term.
The post was later deleted after many ‘negative’ comments were left.
“Over the weekend I bumped into some excited Spennymoor fans heading to Wembley so wanted to share good luck wishes to another North East team on their big day out,” she said.
“Maybe I got too caught up in the excitement.
“Darlington FC are of course my number one and I’ll continue backing them to get their new stadium and to where they belong – back in the Football League. Up the Quakers!”
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They were more than a match for Aldershot in the first half but the National League side broke the deadlock three minutes after the break and had too much for Graeme Lee’s men in the second half.
“The scoreline is a touch harsh on Spennymoor,” the Echo’s Dom Shaw said.
“[Spennymoor] should and will take great pride in their run to the final.”
