North Shields v Hebburn Town (30/09/20)

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North Shields v Hebburn Town 30th September 2020 Daren Persson Stadium Ebac Northern League Division One 7:30pm KO

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NORTH SHIELDS FOOTBALL CLUB Founded: 1896 Daren Persson Stadium, West Percy Road, North Shields, NE29 0LH www.northshieldsfc.co.uk

20 I Sean Mulligan Feature Interview

@NorthShieldsFC

CLUB OFFICIALS Chairman: Alan Matthews Club President: Malcolm MacDonald Hon Vice President: Dave Thompson Deputy Chairman: Trevor Campbell Club Treasurer: Mike Taylor Club Secretary: Sean Redford

15 I Head To Head

39 I Next Up On The Road

Commercial Manager: Steve Arkle Commercial Manager: Carl Redhead Lottery Manager: Sam Cave Gateman: Joe Cave Ground Manager: Mick Woodhouse Player Liaison: Bob Scott Club Historian: Trudi Thompson

MEDIA TEAM

5: ALAN MATTHEWS We speaks with the club chairman ahead of today’s fixture.

10: PHOTO GALLERY A selection of photos from our most recent fixture.

18: ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY How we faired on this date in history.

19: THE FORM BOOK Our visitors form heading into today’s game.

Head of Media: Sean Mulligan

24: HEBBURN TOWN CLUB HISTORY

Media Officer: Ed Painter

A journey through time with Hebburn Town

Club Photographers: Chris Chambers & Craig McVay

FA Vase Winners: 2015 EAC Winners: 1969 FA Amateur Cup Winners: 1969 NL Division One Winners: 1968/69 NL Division Two Winners: 2013/14 NL Cup Winners: 1969, 1972

19: FIRSTS & LASTS The NSFC lads select a few of their Firsts & Lasts.

WL Winners: 1998/99,2000/01, 2003/04 NA Winners: 1906/07, 1907/08 NCEL Premier Winners: 1991/92 NCEL League Cup Winners: 1992 NCEL Presidents Cup Winners: 1992 NCC Winners: 1961

NEL Division Two Winners: 1928/29 NSC Winners: 1906, 1912, 1938, 1948, 1954, 1958, 1960, 1966, 1976, 1979, 1991, 2016 NEL League Cup Winners: 1945, 1957 NEL Division One Winners: 1949/50 NCL Winners: 1960/61

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ALAN MATTHEWS Media Officer Ed Painter speaks with Alan about Saturday’s win over Shildon and tonight’s key matchup against Hebburn Town Tonight we welcome the officials, players and supporters from Hebburn Town to North Shields for this mouth watering clash with the favourites for the title this season. Our visitors would have been promoted last term but for the early close down of the league.

To those who were present at Saturdays game, and before I comment on the game itself, an apology for the strange configuration of the club house set up. Regrettably I fear the same may have to happen again tonight, or at least until the present regulations are eased.

Back to the game and what a

super show both sides put on.

It's no wonder Shildon are rated so highly. However we fought back after going behind and scored two great goals ourselves. Dan Wilson is really tearing up the goal charts just as we have done to sit proudly at the top of the table. Our supporters were in great fettle after the game and full of praise for the team performance. Andrew Cartwright's winner went in like a rocket and with only two minutes left was the icing on the cake.

The league will of course take a few more weeks to settle down yet, and it's normally Christmas time before anyone can look and say that club has a chance or they don't look like it this term. There is also the small matter of the Vase final to be resolved, so it's all to play for yet. Back to tonight's game and the difficult task ahead. Hebburn are in fine form but so are we. Here's hoping we can keep our run going and get those important points.

Our President Malcolm Macdonald was also present and enjoyed it so much I think he will be back here tonight.

Enjoy The Game

Alan Matthews

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MARC NASH Media Officer Ed Painter speaks after another impressive week for North Shields Football Club Good Evening and welcome to the supporters all associated with Hebburn Town.

Even in this early stage of the season it makes for a great game being 1st v 2nd in the table between two unbeaten sides. May I offer my congratulations to Kev Bolam and his staff/players in reaching the FA Vase final. I just hope they get to play it at Wembley with fans present.

They are certainly looking strong with some big name players but we have worked incredibly hard over the past 12 months to keep progressing so that we can compete at the

top end of the table and this game gives us a chance to test ourselves against the best in the division We have had a good week winning at Guisborough on Wednesday with a tremendous performance and that was followed up with another brilliant result at home to Shildon on Saturday.

A downside was the hamstring injury to Davie Hall at Guisborough which means he joins Kyle Patton and Paul Van on the sidelines.

It’s certainly a challenging time with injuries and some

unavailability due to Covid issues but I cant praise the players enough who have remained focused throughout all of this.

Mentally, they’ve been strong and this is exactly what is going to be required as we navigate through the next few months.

Hopefully, after the successful start we’ve had more fans will be allowed in the grounds to give us even more backing.

Enjoy The Game

Marc Nash

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NORTH SHIELDS FIRST TEAM SQUAD 20/21 Marc Nash (Manager) Joined North Shields FC midway through the 2017/18 season from near rivals Whitley Bay. Marc has managed Whitley Bay Reserves before later becoming the first team manager. Also currently works at TyneMet College. He is also a UEFA B licensed coach.

Anthony Woodhouse (Assistant Manager) Joined in 2018 from Whitley. Began career for East End Boys Club, going on to having trials for Sunderland. Signed from Whitley as Player/ Manager with Fenton, Bowsa and Bri as assistants. Made 27 appearances for club, scoring 2 goals..

Steve Swinyard (First Team Coach)

Greg Purvis (Goalkeeper) Greg joined Shields in 2018 from Team Northumbria, shortly after they resigned from the league.

He is a top keeper who is a rock at the back for this Shields team. Began playing at Sunderland. Selected as a member of the English University Men’s squad for 2020.

Bradley Skirpan (Goalkeeper) Joined the Robins in 2019 to provide stiff competition to Greg for the number one jersey.

Formerly of Blyth Spartans, the young keeper excelled when called upon in his debut away against Guisborough Town. He will be looking to continue his rapid progression.

Wayne Buchanan (Defender)

Anth Myers (Defender) Anth joined the Robins ater a two-year spell with Seaham Red Star. The versatile defender is powerful in the air, a great passer of the ball and strong in the tackle.

Can also play in the centre of midfield. Also played for Jarrow Roofing and Hebburn Town.

Paul New (Defender) The defender, who has experience playing military football for the Royal Marines and the Royal Navy, has previous experience of the Northern League, having spent four seasons with Darlington Railway Athletic; now of the Wearside League.

Tom Bexton (Defender) The former Wolverhampton Wanderers, South Shields and Whitley Bay defender joined the Robins ahead of the 2020/21 season. Comfortable in possession which is what brought him to our attention, he appeared for the Robins during the 20/21 pre-season.

Andrew Cartwright (Defender)

The UEFA B licensed coach has worked in the pro game for 5 years with Newcastle United as Head of Safeguarding and the Foundation.

Steve has been Assistant Manager to Anthony Woodhouse at Benfield FC and as a coach at Ashington FC.

Wayne is an centre half who joined the from Ashington in 2019. He counts Gateshead, Blyth Spartans, South Shields and others amongst his former clubs. A nononsense player who adds strength and discipline to the back line.

Graeme Scott (First Team Physio)

Nick Cassidy (Defender)

Jack Donnison (Defender)

Joined the club in 2019 as part of the medical team. He has worked for North East Ambulance Service for 24 years and has been a paramedic for 14 years, now as a Clinical Operations Manager.

Graeme is also a coach for Cullercoats FC.

Nick joined us in 2019 after a successful twoseason spell with Division One rivals Consett, where he played a pivotal role in their Durham Challenge Cup victory. A strong and versatile member of the team, he is comfortable in defence or midfield.

Jack is a solid full back whose energy and love of a tackle has made him a firm fan favourite at Shields. He has become a consistent performer in defence but is also good at going forward too. One of the longest serving players in the Robins squad.

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Andrew Joined the club after spending two years in Australia with Western Knights Soccer Club. The former Sunderland AFC youngster shone through the ranks before joining Blyth Spartans. Cartwright has also played for England C.

Chris McDonald (Defender)

Jamie Clark (Midfielder)

Paul Van-Zandvliet (Midfielder)

Chris is a strong, versatile defender with experience from captaining Whitley Bay to playing for Berwick Rangers in the Scottish Leagues.

More recently playing for Morpeth Town. Chris has scored some spectacular goals during his playing career.

Another product of Tyne Met College and was a member of the FA Youth Cup squad last two seasons. A scorer of fantastic goals with his left foot, he has the potential to progress if he stays focused.

Made his first team debut at home to Stockton Town.

Paul is a box to box midfielder with a powerful style of play. A member of the NCC winning squad with Northumberland Schools County. His performances attracted the attention of Sheffield United where he played twice in victories over Hull City and Leeds Utd.

David Hall (Midfielder)

Cam Cunningham (Midfielder)

Callum Smith (Forward)

Extremely talented young midfielder with lots of skill and an attacking mindset. Made the transition from junior to senior football with ease and is tipped to go very far if he continues to progress at a rapid rate.

Another product of the Tyne Met system.

Callum is a forward who came through the Newcastle Utd setup, impressing as a member of their under 23 squad.

After leaving St James’ Park, he played for Hull City and Dunston UTS before signing for Shields midway through the 2019/20 season.

Gary Ormston (Midfielder)

Adam Forster (Midfielder)

Dan Wilson (Forward)

A goal scoring midfielder who is comfortable across the centre of the park. His experience will bring on the younger players and his 100% attitude will always be a huge plus Has even played at centre back when needed. Formerly of Consett, Whitley Bay and Dunston UTS.

Adam rejoined the club after a spell at Blyth AFC, He was a vital member of the North Shields side that won the FA Vase and Senior Cup. Scored the extra time winner against Glossop North End in the FA Vase Final in 2015. First Team captain.

The centre forward returns for his second spell at the club after time at Blyth AFC and Seaham Red Star. He has lots of pace and strength and gives opposing defenders a tough time with his non stop energy and great hold up play.

Ryan Carr (Midfielder)

Kyle Patton (Forward)

David joined North Shields from rivals Whitley Bay in 2018. He has worked with Marc during his time at Whitley Bay, who was keen to bring him to the Robins. A rock in the centre of the pitch, David ability to spread the ball is second to none.

David Robinson (Midfielder) A quality addition to the midfield. The former Seaham and Blyth AFC captain is a box-to-box midfielder that will leave everything out on the pitch for the team. He is a player that will certainly chip in with goals and assists throughout the season.

Nippy attacker with an eye for goal. He progressed through the ranks at AFC Farsley.

Now playing in his native North East, racking up over 200 appearances for the Robins, chipping in with a goal or two where needed, with over 60 goals.

Kyle is an attacking forward who played for Durham City, Whitley Bay, Shildon and Bishop Auckland. An exciting talent who has brought goals to the side. He has plenty of experience and is a great fit. Kyle was the 2019/2020 top goalscorer.

Paul Robinson (Midfielder)

Craig Spooner (Midfielder)

Gareth Bainbridge (Forward)

Paul joined the Robins from Morpeth Town and has bags of top level experience. Formerly a Vase winner three times with Whitley Bay, he has also played for Blyth Spartans. He is the king of the chop who doesn’t scoring anything but quality goals.

The exciting midfielder returns to the club from Blyth Spartans for his second spell. He is a very creative player who controls the game. The former Newcastle United product certainly knows where the net is and contributes to lots of assists too!

A Shields legend, Gareth has delivered crucial goals at venues including Wembley and St James Park.

Since joining from Ashington, Gaz became a vital member of the team, breaking Don Winskill’s post war goal scoring record, scoring 164 goals.

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Coleby Shepherd (Forward) Shepherd joins the Robins on loan from Northern Premier League Premier Division side Whitby Town. A pacy wide man who progressed through the Hartlepool United Academy system. Played for Whitley Bay last season.

Gareth Bainbridge (Forward) A Shields legend, Gareth has delivered crucial goals at venues including Wembley and St James Park.

Since joining from Ashington, Gaz became a vital member of the team, breaking Don Winskill’s post war goal scoring record, scoring 164 goals.

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DIVISION ONE PREVIEW After three defeat to begin their season, Ashington have really hit their stride, winning their last two games against Penrith and Billingham Town.

Things don’t get any easier for the Teessiders as third placed Newcastle Benfield make the trip south.

Whickham’s closely fought defeat to Hebburn Town had many wondering whether the Lang Jacks were going to prove to be a tougher test than they were at times last season.

Ian Skinner’s men will be looking to make that three wins on the bounce when they welcome a struggling Ryhope CW side to the dwmedia Stadium.

Playing only two games so far this season, because of cup commitments, Consett are not complaining as their 100% record remains intact.

They face a serious test though as a resurgent West Auckland Town side, boosted by the signing of former South Shields defender Gary Brown, visit Belle View.

Shildon have been hit by the injury bug recently, with strikers Michael Sweet and Billy Greulich-Smith both set for spells on the sidelines.

This seemed to cost them midweek as they fell to a close fought 2-1 defeat to table topping North Shields.

They return home to play a Seaham Red Star team who picked up their first win of the season, beating Bishop Auckland, who sacked manager Ian Chandler 2-0 at Heritage Park

Newton Aycliffe have continued to impress this season, after starting the campaign with a 0-0 away draw against North Shields.

Colin Stromsoy’s men face bottom of the league Billingham Town, who have failed so far to get going under Barry Oliver.

Inconsistencies have really cost Sunderland RCA at the beginning of this season. Despite picking up an impressive three points against Stockton Town, they followed that up with a poor showing against Whitley Bay, who themselves have responded well to a heavy cup loss to Newcastle University of Division Two. They welcome fellow strugglers Penrith to Sunderland LGV Park.

After a bright start to the season, one which many hadn’t expected, Thornaby really struggled in their last outing against Newton Aycliffe, losing 6-0 in front of their own supporters at Teesdale Park.

Another narrow defeat to struggling West Auckland Town shows that they can at least mix it with the stronger teams in the league. A win against Northallerton Town tonight is necessary to avoid a three game losing streak, Bishop Auckland have had a nightmare start to their Northern League season.

Four losses on the bounce left the Two Blues, who finished second two seasons ago, second from bottom.

With a new manager yet to take over the side, they will have to do their best to pull together and get a result against Guisborough Town.

A heavy 5-1 win over Northallerton Town finally showed how strong a side Stockton Town are. The visit of unbeaten Whitley Bay will be their toughest test yet.

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NORTH SHIELDS CLUB HISTORY North Shields Athletic was originally formed in 1896, and played initially in the South Shields & District league. They progressed through the Northern Combination, Northern Alliance and North Eastern League and became a major force in North East Football, outside the Football League, moving to play at Hawkey’s Lane around 1900. They originally joined the Northern Alliance, before switching to the North Eastern League in 1908.

The club emerged as Preston Colliery F.C. after the Great War, reverting to North Shields A.F.C. in 1928. They enjoyed tremendous local support with a record 12,800 watching the local derby with South Shields in October 1936.

Shields won the North Eastern League title in 1950, before the league folded in 1958. Spells in the Midland League and Northern Counties league followed before the club joined the Northern league in the 1964-65 season, finishing third at their first attempt. The Robins moment of crowning glory came in 1969, when they won the FA Amateur Cup by beating Sutton United in front of 47,000 spectators at Wembley Stadium. Shields were a goal down after only four minutes but won with second half strikes from Richie Hall and Brian Joicey – both laid on by Orrick, a shipyard worker from Byker. The club, which also won the Northern League title and Challenge Cup that same year, were declared joint holders of the European Amateur Cup the following season when two games against Italian Side Almas resulted in a level aggregate score. In 1982, the Robins won 1-0 at Halifax Town in the FA Cup First Round, Bede McCaffrey scoring the all-important goal that year. Walsall were the visitors to Appleby Park in the second round, for only the second time in the club’s history and left with a 3-0 victory.

Having moved into the national pyramid by joining the NCEL in 1989, North Shields earned promotion to the Northern Premier League by winning the title in 1992. However, financial problems arose, which meant Appleby Park had to be sold to and lead to the club folding. However, they almost instantly reformed as a new club, thanks to the efforts of local people and many of the current committee. The club, headed by new chairman Richard Slade, sought and gained immediate admission to the Second Division of the Wearside League. They were promoted to the top flight as runners-up in their first season, briefly reverting back to North Shields Athletic for four seasons. They enjoyed success in local cup competitions, too, the Shipowners Cup and NFA Senior Bowl added to that title in the 1998/99 treble-winning season.

In 1999, the club moved to Ralph Gardner Park, now known as the Daren Persson Stadium, and began to develop the ground to meet the Northern League standards. Once again known as North Shields FC, the club began to kick on, league runners-up in 2000/01 and winners by eight points the following season. They also continued to collect silverware elsewhere, winning the Monkwearmouth Charity Cup in 2001 and again in 2003. After a fifteen-year absence, the Robins gained promotion back into the Northern League in 2004 following their third Wearside League title and a further Shipowners Cup triumph.

After ten years in Division Two, the club belatedly returned to the top tier having narrowly missed out in 2010/11. The Robins shattered records en route to the 2013/14 championship including the Daren Persson Stadium attendance which was 1,312 for the visit of West Allotment Celtic and the presentation of the 2nd division trophy. But better was to come as the Robins swept past the likes of Phoenix Sports, Erith & Belvedere and Highworth Town to reach the 2015 FA Vase final at Wembley.

In front of almost 10,000 fans, Shields went behind to Glossop North End, but a late equaliser by Gareth Bainbridge and Adam Forster’s extra-time finish clinched the coveted trophy for Graham Fenton’s men. The club also finished fourth in division one to cap a memorable season.

The following season 2015-6 Shields finished fifth in the league whilst lifting the Northumberland Senior Cup beating Blyth Spartans 4-3 in a thrilling Final at St James Park. Gary Ormston opened the scoring followed by a Gareth Bainbridge brace with Ryan Carr notching a dramatic last minute winner. Manager Graham Fenton left the club in September 2016 to join South Shields, with Jon McDonald replacing him as manager. McDonald kept North Shields at the top until early April, losing out to South Shields in the title race. North Shields also lost the Senior Cup to Blyth and the League Cup to South Shields after which Jon McDonald left the club.

Shields moved to appoint Assistant Manager, Brian Smith as the new Manager, with Gary Ormston stepping up as Assistant and Andy Gowans joining the coaching set up alongside Wilf Keilty. Brian Smith left the club in February 2018 to be replaced by ex Whitley Bay boss Marc Nash. Nash brought with him Anthony Woodhouse who was welcomed back to his old stamping ground as assistant. The duo marked their debut in charge with a sensational 6-5 victory over Jarrow Roofing after the Robins were trailing 5-2 late in the game. With Steve Swinyard coming in as coach the new management team guided the club to a final 8th position as the season closed. The latest campaign of 2019-2020 before halted due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the side saw an impressive 4th placed finish with games in hand on the teams above. The team scored 56 goals only conceding 37

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DIVISION TWO PREVIEW After a tough start to their season, with an almost brand new squad, Durham City finally picked up their first point, drawing 2-2 at home to Tow Law Town. With striker D’Andre Wainwright proving to be a very good signing, Durham look to break out on a run of form when Newcastle Uni visit.

A disappointing away defeat to Sunderland West End left Carlisle City firmly in mid table. Having threatened the promotion places last season, City will be wanting to have a similar, if not better, campaign this time around. The visit of Brandon United, a side who have picked up some impressive results this season, will prove to be a bigger test than some fans might think.

Having won their last three games, Crook Town were stopped in their tracks, sort of, when visitors Billingham Synthonia held them to a 2-2 draw, despite seeing Daniel Chapman sent off.

The Black and Ambers will host a Jarrow side who bounced back from a 4-1 thumping at the hands of Bedlington Terriers to earn

Salim, recently departed for Northern League Division One promotion chasers Newcastle Benfield.

However, despite this set back, Celtic managed to find another gear to defeat last season’s title rivals Redcar Athletic. Today, they host a Willington. a narrow win over Willington at Perth Green.

Heaton Stannington, led up top by former Robins striker Connor Campbell, started the season slowly, after two wins and two draws from their first four games.

Thankfully for them, they have steadied the ship and continued to climb the Division Two table; sitting in seventh. They entertain a Chester-le-Street Town side which pulled off one of the bigger shocks of last weekend, winning 30 on the road at the previously unbeaten Easington Colliery.

With eyes all turning to what West Allotment were going to do this season, it seemed that all the pressure was having an affect, as West were sitting third from bottom after the first few weeks of the season.

On top of that, one of their top players from last year, Abubaker

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Another disappointing result for Ryton, losing 2-1 to Newcastle Uni, sees them flirting dangerously close to the bottom of the league.

Their home tie against midtable Birtley Town could be massive, if they still harbour ambitions of a promotion charge like last year.

Not many had money on Bedlington Terriers being the only team in Division Two with a 100% record.

Four wins from four games has the Terriers confident that they can mount a promotion push. An inconsistent Tow Law Town side will be their next challenge.

Sunderland West End continue to impress and currently sit in fifth place. The visit of free scoring Billingham Synthonia will no doubt make this game a very entertaining one.

HEAD TO HEAD

V HEBBURN TOWN

Since their promotion back into Northern League Division One in 2018, Hebburn Town have not waisted any time, establishing themselves as one of the title favourites.

In their first season back in Div One, this fixture produced eleven goals; seven for Shields and four for the Hornets. A remarkable comeback from 3-1 down saw the Robins claim a point away from home before McRoberts, Carr, Robinson and Spooner helped secure a 4-1 home win.

Last season proved to be more favourable for the Hornets, with Jack Robson and Graeme Armstrong leading them to a 5 -1 win at the Daren Persson Stadium.

The reverse fixture at the Green Energy Sports Ground never took place as the season was brought to an end as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.

PLAYED

WINS

DRAWS

27

11

8

LOSSES

North Shields 1 Hebburn Town 5 (14/09/19) (Carr) North Shields 4 Hebburn Town 1 (08/12/18) (McRoberts, Carr, Robinson, Spooner) Hebburn Town 3 North Shields 3 (21/08/18) (Day, Suddick, Robinson) North Shields 0 Hebburn Town 2 (21/03/12) Hebburn Town 0 North Shields 2 (15/02/12) (Holmes, Hay) Hebburn Town 2 North Shields 3 (01/02/12) (Watson x2, Douglas) North Shields 1 Hebburn Town 4 (23/04/11) (Akinbolu) Hebburn Town 1 North Shields 6 (09/02/11) (Hall x2, Patterson, Hay, Douglas x2) Hebburn Town 3 North Shields 3 (20/02/10) (Amos x2, Bowman) North Shields 1 Hebburn Town 1 (10/10/09) (Livermore)

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AGAINST

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2-1 Goals

Dan Wilson 36

Chay Liddle 26

Andrew Cartwright 86

North Shields Greg Purvis, Andrew Cartwright, Chris McDonald, Gary Ormston, Paul New, Tom Bexton, David Robinson, Adam Forster ©, Dan Wilson, Ryan Carr, Callum Smith

Used Substitutes Cam Cunningham on - Robinson off (81) Robbie Christie on - Smith off (90) Purvis

Unused Substitutes Nick Cassidy Anthony Myers Craig Spooner

Cartwright

Bexton

New

Ormston

Forster (c)

McDonald

Shildon AFC Shaun Newbrook, Jack Naylor, Aidan Heywood, Daniel Moore, Alex White, Will Vaulks, Chay Liddle, Ben Trotter, Dean Thexton, Joe Posthill, David Palmer

D. Robinson

Used Substitutes

Thexton

150

Referee Martin Conroy

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Trotter

Posthill

Matthew Bateman Bryan Wood

Attendance

Smith

Wilson

Kurt Matthews on - Moore off (53) Danny Craggs on - White off (89)

Unused Substitutes

Carr

Heywood

Palmer

Liddle

Vaulks

Moore

White

Newbrook

Naylor

Late Cartwright strike sends Shields to league summit Andrew Cartwright’s last minute scorcher handed North Shields a hard fought 2-1 win over Shildon, sending them to the top of the Ebac Northern League Division One table. Chay Liddle gave the Railwaymen the lead midway through the first half, with a deflected strike from the edge of the area. Dan Wilson’s eighth goal of the season drew the Robins level just before the break, beating Shildon ‘keeper Shaun Newbrook from a tight angle.

Adam Forster, Wilson, and Callum Smith all forced Newbrook into fine saves, as the hosts pushed for the winning goal. But with the game headed for a draw, Cartwright’s powerful late strike beat Newbrook at the near post, securing the win and the Robins’ place at the top of Division One. After Wednesday night’s victory against Guisborough Town, the Robins were looking to strike early and in the eighth minute, Wilson’s through ball found David Robinson, but his low cross into the box was smothered by the Shildon shot-stopper.

With the wind and rain beginning to pick up, both sides struggled to maintain possession of the ball for long spells. But in the 24th minute, the Robins came close when Chris McDonald charged forward with the ball, before splitting the Shildon defence in two to find Smith, whose low shot from a tight angle zipped across the face of the goal before going behind.

Having survived the early pressure, the Railwaymen began to grow into the game and only two minutes later, they struck first. Having been gifted too much space on the edge of the box, Liddle’s shot took a deflection off a defender, leaving Greg Purvis helpless as the ball hit the back of the net.

Despite falling behind, the Robins were still positive in moving the ball forwards. In the 36th minute, Wilson almost levelled the score, volleying over from close range, after the Shildon defence failed to deal with a dangerous ball into the box. But only two minutes later, the in form striker made the most of great play between Forster and McDonald, beating the defender to the ball before hammering his shot home from a tight angle.

North Shields were looking to end the half strongly and with only a minute left before the break, Smith and Cartwright linked up well, with another dangerous Smith cross deflecting into the welcome arms of Newbrook.

The Robins wasted no time in applying pressure to the Shildon defence, with Cartwright’s stinging shot, which was destined for the top corner, forcing Newbrook into a smart save in the 48th minute.

Shildon’s shot-stopper was becoming busier and busier as the game went on, denying goal bound Wilson, Forster, and Smith efforts all in the space of only four minutes. But the hosts were still very much in this game and in the 61st minute, Ben Trotter could only volley the ball well over the crossbar, after a monumental goal mouth scramble which left both sets of supporters pulling their hair out.

The Railwaymen were starting to cause the hosts plenty of grief and after a poor defensive pass from Tom Bexton in the 71st minute, Purvis needed to be at his best to deny the Shildon attacker.

However, Shields were unrelenting in their desire to secure a fifth straight victory. With only a quarter of the game to play, a deft touch from Wilson handed Robinson a great chance to score, but the ball whistled agonisingly over the bar. But just as the game looked as though it was destined for a draw, Marc Nash’s men finally made the breakthrough in the 87th minute.

Following another great through ball, which caught most of the defence cold, Cartwright raced through on goal from the angle, before firmly finishing at Newbrook’s near post, sending the home supporters into raptures. This proved to be the last action of the game, as North Shields saw out the four minutes of extra time to secure their place at the top of Division One. P17: Official North Shields Match Programme @NorthShieldsFC #HowayTheRobins

ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY OVERALL RECORD

9 2 2 WINS

DRAWS

2-0 v Sunderland RCA (h) 2017 (Bainbridge, Ormston) 3-0 v Crook Town (a) 2006 5-0 v Jarrow (h) 2000 5-0 v Eccleshill United (h) 1991 (Wardrobe x2, Woodcock, Howie, Pule) 4-1 v Ferryhill Athletic (a) 1987 (Mills, Peattie, Wear, Pitman) 1-0 v Spennymoor United (a) 1985 (Robson) 3-2 v Bishop Auckland (h) 1978 (Moore, Parkinson, Storey) 2-1 v Shildon (h) 1972 (Rutherford, Montgomery) 3-0 v Boldon Community Association (h) 1968 (Wrightson x2, Joicey)

3-3 v Consett (a) 1961 (McKenna, Ingham, Oliver) 1-1 v Newcastle Blue Star (a) 1989 (Crumplin)

LOSSES

0-2 v Whitley Bay (h) 1967 (N/A) 0-2 v Birtley Town (h) 1995 (N/A)

Famous Birthdays From Around The World

Andy Van Der Meyde (1979)

Roy Carroll (1977)

Frank Rijkaard (1962)

Jimmy Johnstone (1944)

Andy van der Meijde, anglicised to van der Meyde is a Dutch retired footballer who played as a winger. After making a name for himself at Dutch giants Ajax, he went on to represent Inter Milan and Everton, his spell at the latter club being cut short due to several problems, both on and off the pitch. A Dutch international in the early 2000s, Van der Meyde appeared for his country at Euro 2004. In late February 2011, Van der Meyde retired from professional football at the age of 31.

Roy is a Northern Irish professional footballer who most recently played as a goalkeeper for NIFL Premiership side Linfield. He is best known for his spells at Wigan Athletic, Manchester United (where he won a Premier League winners medal and the 2004 FA Cup) and Olympiacos (where he won the Greek Superleague three times and the Greek Cup twice). He has also represented Northern Ireland 45 times at full international level, gaining his first cap in 1997, aged 19.

Frank is a Dutch former footballer and former manager who played as a midfielder or defender. Rijkaard played for Ajax, Real Zaragoza and Milan and represented the Netherlands national team side 73 times, scoring 10 goals. In his managerial career, he was at the helm of the Netherlands national team, Sparta Rotterdam, Barcelona, Galatasaray and the Saudi Arabia national team. In December 2016, Rijkaard announced he would no longer pursue a position as manager.

Nicknamed "Jinky", Jimmy was a Scottish footballer who played as an outside right. Johnstone was best known for his time with Celtic, and was voted their best ever player by the club's fans in 2002. He scored 129 goals for Celtic in 515 appearances. He also lined up for San Jose Earthquakes, Sheffield United, Dundee, Shelbourne, and Elgin City before retiring. Having been diagnosed with incurable motor neuron disease (MND) five years earlier, Johnstone died in March 2006, aged 61.

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THE FORM BOOK Lost

Won

7

Featuring Hebburn Town

6

Played

Goals For

Top Goalscorers

19

0

1

Drawn

Goals Against

5

Clean Sheets

Red Cards

Dan Wilson

Graeme Armstrong

Greg Purvis

Mark Foden

North Shields

Hebburn Town

8

8

2

3

0

1

Hebburn Town’s Last Four Games Whickham (h)

Seaham Red Star (a)

West Auckland Town (h)

Pontefract Collieries (a)

2-1

4-0

4-0

2-2

Ebac Northern League Division One Tuesday 22nd September 2020

Ebac Northern League Division One Saturday 19th September 2020

Ebac Northern League Division One Tuesday 15th September 2020

FA Cup Preliminary Qualifying Round Saturday 12th September 2020

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THE INTERVIEW

SEAN MULLIGAN Media Officer Ed Painter speaks with Sean about efforts during the summer to make the Daren Persson Stadium a Covid safe environment Working as a club official is a role that comes with plenty of responsibility. There is maintaining the ground, sourcing funding for the coming season, and preparing the club house for the arrival of the fans.

However, this season, as we are all aware, has been like no other in history. On top of all the tasks, which take up a monumental amount of time and effort, non-league clubs all over the UK have been trying their hardest to negotiate what has been a devastating global pandemic.

To even be allowed some level of support to attend a live game, each club has had to produce a club specific Covid19 risk assessment, spend thousands of pounds to make their facilities as safe as possible, as well as putting plans in place to keep everyone as safe as humanly possible.

At North Shields, Head of Media Sean Mulligan, alongside the rest of the club committee, has been working tirelessly to get the Robins in as good a

position as possible.

“The ways things were going in the wider society, it was inevitable that footballing could no longer continue,” explained Mulligan when asked about his reaction to the sudden end of the 2019/20 campaign.

“I also work in a School as well as Deputy District Commissioner for Tynemouth Scouts so have been working as part of the education and youth agencies which were both closed down rapidly in March.

“As much of a disappointment it was that the season ended, it was no surprise.”

But there was no time to reflect on what could have been, with the Robins firmly in the middle of a promotion push.

Plenty of work needed to be done to get the club into as good a shape as possible.

“Life behind the scenes at North Shields FC does not stop. I hope this has became clear over lockdown, our dedicated and talented team of committee members and

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volunteers have not stopped working,” said Mulligan.

“We used this time wisely to ensure that once we were given the green light that we could welcome supporters back to where they belong.

“We have had lots of improvements and vital repairs taking place to welcome supporters back through the gates which we did against Blue Star.

“In our committee WhatsApp chat we received a screen shot of a tweet from Ollie Bayliss (worth a follow on all social medias) that the club needed to appoint a Covid-19 Officer who would be responsible for Risk Assessments and ensuring that the safety of all supporters is paramount.

“On the 19th August, myself and Steve Arkle (Commercial Team) put our names forward and work began right there.

“Working in partnership with Steve Swinyard and Graeme Scott a detailed Risk Assessment was produced.”

Whilst all of this hard work is

of the utmost importance, it takes a committed team, both on and off the pitch, to make sure that every single measure, including temperature checks, track and trace, and social distancing, are observed.

“I feel if anything, we all share one thing in common, we want to see a game of football,” said the club’s Head of Media.

“The players from day one have been spot on. If they feel unwell or unsure they contact the management team and stay away from the club.

“Individuals have been for tests if they are unsure and they have been totally on board throughout training when we were restricted to six players per session to where we are now today.”

The other problem which arises from a global pandemic like this, is that there is a lack of uniformity across the league.

Whilst every club is dedicated towards the pursuit of a safe and secure footballing environment, many clubs have adopted different methods to do this.

For example, some clubs have chosen not to produce match programmes, some have steered away from paper tickets and other are forced toc close their council owned facilities (toilets & changing rooms).

“No two clubs that I have saw are doing things the same.,” admitted Mulligan.

“There is a lot of trial and error involved in this and we are always learning.

“I have personally spoke to lots of individuals across the footballing industry along with my contacts from the charity sector to see what others are doing to help us improve and better ourselves.

“One thing is for sure however

and I am a firm believer of this, we are way ahead of others around us.”

Whilst getting all players and club officials on side, when it comes to health and safety, is vitally important, it pales in comparison to fans happy, seeing as they are the ones becoming the most affected.

Going from crowd limits of zero, to 150, up to 300, before going back down to 150 has meant that a number of regular supporters are unable to follow their club.

However, despite this, Sean, and the rest of the club, have been left in awe of their continued support during such a difficult time.

“The support of our supporters, as always, completely blows my mind,” he boasted.

“This summer has potentially been the hardest summer

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the club has ever saw. I know personally it has proved very challenging both physically and mentally however our supporters are the best.

“From generous donations on our just giving page to offers of support to work around the ground. North Shields Football Club is a club for the community and you are the community so thank you for everything you are doing to keep us going.”

“We honestly do not know what tomorrow is going to bring. With the recent government and local government legislation it has ramped the pressure up once again to ensure that we make every decision carefully and do it for the safety of the players, committee members and supporters.

“If something does not feel right, we change it.

“We are in the middle of a pandemic and although there seems to be lots of guidance out there it is crucially important that we all stick together.

“We need to ensure that we follow guidelines, maintain social distancing, continue to wash our hands and adhere to what we have put in place for the safety of our supporters.

“All of this is to ensure we can continue to provide entertainment here at North Shields FC.” “If you have any questions, concerns or any feedback please do not hesitate to drop me a line.”

To contact Sean Mulligan, regarding the Covid guidelines or the risk assessment put in place by North Shields Football Club, please contact him via Sean.mulligan@northshieldsfc.co.uk.

Alternatively, the club’s risk assessment is free to view on the club website.

Please visit www.northshieldsfc.co.uk, click on the Covid-19 tab and view the plans we have put in place.

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Hebburn Town Ebac Northern League Division One

Hebburn was very different back in 1912. The collieries that had changed it from a small agricultural hamlet to a cosmopolitan but pretty grimy industrial town were nearing peak employment of 1,864 men, the shipyards launched

by Andrew Leslie were in full vigour and the town, Eleven years earlier, had welcome a diminutive Frenchman called Alphonse Reyrolle.

Reyrolle opened an engineering works, initially employing just 50 men, in the former dye factory next to St Aloysius’s church. At its peak Reyrolles would employ 12,000 men from a wide range of backgrounds, religions and cultures and export to 70 countries and be known worldwide.

CLUB RECORDS Wearside League Champions: 1966/67 Northern Combination Champions: 1943/44 Tyneside League Champions: 1938/39

Durham Challenge Cup Winners: 1942/43, 1991/92

CLUB HONOURS Best FA Cup Performance: Fourth Qualifying Round: 2011/12 Best FA Trophy Performance: Second Qualifying Round Replay (1994/95) Best FA Vase Performance: Semi Finals (2019/20) Record Attendance: 1705 v Plymouth Parkway (FA Vase Quarter Finals 19/02/20) Biggest Win: 10-1 Heaviest Defeat: 3-10

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The company also started a football team, encouraged by industrialist and mine owner Sir Ralph Carr-Ellison, another famous name in Hebburn history who provided the sports ground on which the Northern League side still plays. Football has played a major part in the life of the town, a cornerstone of its history.

Probably it also helped the population forget the harshness of day-to-day life, families of ten and more in insanitary, two-up two-down houses. When the last pit closed in 1931, it had claimed the lives of almost 200 men and boys.

There’d been plenty of teams before 1912, of course, notably Hebburn Argyle – kicked off in 1882 by Father Toner, the priest at St Aloysius’s. The town had so many Scots, they became known as the Tyneside Highlanders. PreWorld War 1 derbies.

Probably it also helped the population forget the harshness of day-to-day life, families of ten and more in insanitary, two-up two-down houses. When the last pit closed in 1931, it had claimed the lives of almost 200 men and boys.

There’d been plenty of teams before 1912, of course, notably Hebburn Argyle – kicked off in 1882 by Father Toner, the priest at St Aloysius’s.

The town had so many Scots, they became known as the Tyneside Highlanders. Pre-World War 1 derbies with Jarrow would attract crowds of 8,000.The Geordie town also had Shinty and Curling Clubs and even an annual Highland Games, organised by the Hebburn Celtic Society.

Alphonse Reyrolle had actively encouraged his workers to take part in sport, including “barefoot” football, and formed the Employees’ Benevolent Association.

The team formed in 1912, elected to the second division of

the Jarrow and District Junior League, was suitably booted, however.

They progressed, flourished in the 1930s, had a wartime season in the North Eastern League, won the Durham Challenge Cup in 1943, and returned to the Northern Combination where they stayed until 1958. In 1959-60, Reyrolles had another season in the terminally ailing North Eastern League but finished bottom with just eight points. The club then had 28 seasons in the Wearside League, and won the league in 1966 and the Monkwearmouth Cup in 1968.

In 1988, following the demise of the iconic engineering company A. Reyrolle, the name was changed to Hebburn and application made to join the Northern League – though it was before the days of automatic promotion and relegation and there wasn’t a vacancy. The ground was improved and other clubs canvassed. The break, however, came when North Shields created a vacancy by deciding to play elsewhere.

The team played its first Northern League game on August 19 1989, winning 2-1 at Shotton Comrades, won promotion and the Durham Challenge Cup in 1992 but were relegated – contentiously – for failing to meet ground criteria. They won the Craven Cup in 1999-2000.

In season 2011/12, Hebburn reached the FA Cup final qualifying round – a dream tie at neighbours Gateshead, from whom they were separated by 125 league places – and secured promotion in third place after a fascinating and exciting final ten games which took the team up to the first division. In 2012/13 Hebburn Town met their target of staying in the first division after a nerve racking end to the season. During the close season however manager Paul Bennett decided to leave for Jarrow Roofing along with his assistant Dean Nicholson, Unfortunately the team followed suit and in June the club had to start from scratch; two exHebburn players Scott Oliver and Davy Bell took up the challenge and the new management team successfully assembled a squad of mainly young players with a base of experienced players to give the team a good mix. Unfortunately, the very young and somewhat inexperienced side could not avoid relegation although they played with spirit, commitment and enthusiasm throughout the season. The team received many plaudits for their playing style and attitude and also achieved some notable results; although relegated the team got stronger as the season progressed. The squad in 2017/2018 season had a magnificent run from Jan 2018 – May 2018 that seen the Hornets record just 2 losses in all competitions, this fine form secured promotion to the Ebac Northern League Division One by finishing in second place.

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Louie Storey (Midfielder) Strong midfielder with bags of experience for a young age who joined the club in the summer of 2018 from South Shields. The NUFC academy graduate was made club captain in the 2019-20 season and can also play at CB.

Carl Taylor (Midfielder)

HEBBURN TOWN FIRST TEAM SQUAD Kev Bolam (Manager)

Andy Coulson (Goalkeeper)

Manager who stepped up to the role of first team manager in the summer of 2019 following time managing the reserves. Last season he guided the reserves to the Wearside League title.

Young goalkeeper who joined this summer as cover for Mark Foden. Has experience with a number of Northern League clubs over the past couple of years, including West Auckland Town, Northallerton Town and Shildon.

Mick Mulhern (Assistant) Experienced coach who has managed Sunderland Ladies and Whitley Bay. Has also been assistant coach of England U23s and was previously head of coaching and development at Jarrow Roofing.

Jason Miller (GK Coach) Goalkeeper coach who joined Kevin Bolam’s coaching team in the summer of 2019. He is a Uefa B licensed coach who is also an FA Coach Education tutor.

(Physio Team) First Team Sports Therapist: Michael Patterson First Team Sports Therapist: Darren Noble Strength & Conditioning: Angelos Eleftheriadis

Mark Foden (Goalkeeper) 23-year-old goalkeeper from Scotland with a wealth of experience. Formerly of St Mirren, Ross County, Stirling and Stenhousemuir, Foden crossed the border to join Gateshead at the start of the 2018/19 season. He moved to Blyth Spartans on a permanent deal the following summer but found himself out of favour and joined Hebburn in December 2019.

Dan Groves (Defender) Strong right footed defender with bags of energy and loves a tackle. Joined the club in June 2018 from Shildon AFC.

Jack Donaghy (Defender) A versatile player who can play anywhere on the pitch, a product of the Hornets academy. Jack made his debut in 2017 and won Player of the Year in the 20172018 season.

Danny Carson (Defender) Experienced centre-half who joined the club in the summer of 2019 from Morpeth Town. Played for Jarrow Roofing and South Shields before joining Morpeth.

Angelos Eleftheriadis (Defender) Defender who joined in December 2019 after a spell at Whitley Bay. Brought in primarily as the strength and conditioning coach, he has been registered as a player for cover.

Darren Lough (Defender) Versatile defender who joined the club in the summer of 2019 from South Shields.

Previously spent four years playing in Iceland with KA Akureyri and IA Akranes.

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Midfielder who joined the club in the summer of 2019 from Gateshead Leam Rangers in the Wearside League.

Robbie Spence (Midfielder) Talented midfielder who joined the Hornets in the summer of 2018 from Team Northumbria. Can also fill in at right-back.

Tom Potter (Midfielder) Potter is a creative winger who can play on either side of midfield. He joined from Morpeth in December 2019 after making 34 appearances for them over the course of one-and-a-half seasons.

Preceding that, he played for Whitley Bay.

Michael McKeown (Midfielder) Tall experienced midfielder who joined the club from Morpeth in December 2019. His most notable achievement is winning the FA Vase with his former club North Shields in 2015. He’s also played for West Auckland in the Northern League.

Lewis Suddick (Midfielder) Winger who joined the club from Whitley Bay in January 2019. The pacey winger, who is a Newcastle United academy graduate, has also played for North Shields.

Luke Salmon (Midfielder) Luke joined this summer from Whitley Bay where he has previously worked with Mick Mulhern. A natural left-sided player with bags of Northern League experience, Luke adds balance to the squad as well as offering both flair and grit.

Damen Mullen (Midfielder) A dynamic and experienced midfielder who joins following a long spell with Blyth Spartans. Can also play defensive midfield where he helped Morpeth Town to the FA Vase title in 2016 while on a dual registration deal.

Michael Richardson (Midfielder)

Amar Purewal (Forward)

Cedwyn Scott (Forward)

A talented midfielder who joined the Hornets in August 2018 ahead of the 2018/2019 campaign. A NUFC academy graduate and vast experience with teams such as Blyth Spartans and South Shields FC.

A tall and skilful striker who joined this summer. Versatile with bags of experience and a good goal-scoring record having played for the likes of Durham City, Bishop Auckland Darlington FC & recently West Auckland Town.

21-year-old striker who joined from Dunston UTS in January 2020. He has a keen eye for goal and was Dunston’s second top scorer before leaving the club. Scott has also played for Dundee, Berwick Rangers and Forfar Athletic in Scotland.

Graeme Armstrong (Forward)

Olly Martin (Forward)

Graeme joined the club in the summer of 2018 from South Shields FC. An experienced professional who knows just where the onion bag is. Graeme has previously played for clubs such as Whitby Town, Blyth Spartans, Darlington and Gateshead.

Versatile striker who joined the club in the summer of 2019 from Whitley Bay. The Newcastle United academy graduate has also played for Jarrow Roofing.

Top Scorers

Attendances

Graeme Armstrong - Striker - 8

V Corinthian (a) - 300

1 North Shields (W4 D1 L0)

Amar Purewal - Striker - 3

V Shildon (h) - 300

2 HEBBURN TOWN (W4 D0 L0)

Michael McKeown - Midfielder - 3

V Pontefract Collieries (h) - 300

3 Newcastle Benfield (W3 D0 L2)

Olly Martin - Striker - 2

V Hemsworth MW (h) - 263

4 Newton Aycliffe (W2 D2 L0)

Tom Potter - Midfielder - 2

V West Auckland Town (h) - 247

5 Stockton Town (W2 D2 L1)

17/18

18/19

19/20

2ND

2ND

3RD

League Div Two

League Div One

League Div One

Ebac Northern

Ebac Northern

League Table

Ebac Northern

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FIRSTS & LASTS David Robinson

First car that you owned: M Reg Corsa. Lasted me about a month.

First football shirt you owned: Think it was the Sunderland home shirt with the Vaux Samson sponsor across the front.

First footballer you idolised?

Zidane

First pair of football boots you owned: Adidas Predator Precision

First thing you do when you get home from a game/training: Mid-week normally straight to bed as I am normally on the road at 5am for work. Saturday I normally see to my daughters and grab a beer.

Last thing you watched on TV: Champions League Final

Last thing you bought: Hiking gear. Little fad of mine at the minute

Last football game you went to as a spectator: Probably a preseason friendly last season.

When I am not playing, I try to spend time with my family.

Last teammate you want to be stuck in a lift with: Ask me in a few months I might have an answer for you.

Last time you cried with laughter: Daily at scare videos online!

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NORTH SHIELDS FIXTUR Results

Att

1

2

3

4

5

6

01/09/20

MARSKE UNITED (a) FA Cup EPR

0-3

251

Purvis

Cartwright

McDonald

Hall

Myers

New

05/09/20

NEWTON AYCLIFFE (h)

0-0

300

Purvis

Cassidy

McDonald

Ormston

New

Bexton

12/09/20

SEAHAM RED STAR (a)

3-1

152

Purvis

Cassidy

McDonald

Ormston

New

Bexton

16/09/20

BILLINGHAM TOWN (h)

4-1

270

Purvis

Cartwright

McDonald

Hall

Myers

Bexton 1

19/09/20

TOW LAW TOWN (h) FA Vase FQR

3-0

268

Purvis

Cassidy

McDonald

Ormston

New

Bexton

23/09/20

GUISBOROUGH TOWN (a)

4-2

187

Purvis

Cartwright

McDonald

Hall

Myers

Bexton

26/09/20

SHILDON AFC (h)

2-1

150

Purvis

Cartwright 1

McDonald

Ormston

New

Bexton

30/09/20

HEBBURN TOWN (h)

03/10/20

WEST AUCKLAND TOWN (a)

07/10/20

NORTHALLERTON TOWN (a)

10/10/20

NORTHALLERTON TOWN (h) FA Vase

17/10/20

RYHOPE CW (a)

24/10/20

BISHOP AUCKLAND (a)

28/10/20

WHICKHAM (h)

31/10/20

STOCKTON TOWN (a)

03/11/20

WHITLEY BAY (a)

07/11/20

THORNABY (h)

14/11/20

CONSETT (h)

21/11/20

PENRITH (a)

28/11/20

ASHINGTON (h)

05/12/20

SUNDERLAND RCA (a)

12/12/20

NEWCASTLE BENFIELD (a)

19/12/20

WHITLEY BAY (h)

26/12/20

RYHOPE CW (h)

02/01/21

BISHOP AUCKLAND (h)

09/01/21

BILLINGHAM TOWN (a)

16/01/21

GUISBOROUGH TOWN (h)

23/01/21

HEBBURN TOWN (a)

30/01/21

NORTHALLERTON TOWN (h)

06/02/21

CONSETT AFC (a)

13/02/21

SEAHAM RED STAR (h)

20/02/21

SHILDON AFC (a)

27/02/21

WEST AUCKLAND TOWN (h)

06/03/21

WHICKHAM (a)

13/03/21

NEWTON AYCLIFFE (a)

20/03/21

STOCKTON TOWN (h)

27/03/21

THORNABY (a)

03/04/21

PENRITH (h)

10/04/21

ASHINGTON (a)

17/04/21

SUNDERLAND RCA (h)

24/04/21

NEWCASTLE BENFIELD (h)

Date

Match

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RES & RESULTS 2020/21 7

8

9

10

11

Used Subs

Patton

Ormston

Wilson

Carr (c)

P Robinson

D Robinson

n

Cunningham

D Robinson

Wilson

Carr (c)

Smith

n

Cunningham

Forster (c)

Wilson 3

D Robinson

Smith

1

Ref Mr M East

Cunningham

Smith

Bainbridge

Cartwright

Spooner

Mr A Clark

Shepherd

P Robinson

Spooner

Mr D Burrows

Spooner 1

Forster (c)

Wilson 1

D. Robinson

Shepherd

Smith

Cunningham

Christie

Mr A Nichol

n

Cunningham

Forster (c)

Wilson 2

D. Robinson

Smith

Clark

P. Robinson

Spooner

Mr E Culling

n

Cunningham 1

Forster (c)

Wilson 1

D. Robinson

Shepherd

Carr 1

Smith 1

Ormston

Mr C Ellis

n

D. Robinson

Forster (c)

Wilson 1

Carr

Smith

Christie

Cunningham

—

Mr M Conroy

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DIVISION ONE TABLE 2020/2021 Recent Results

CLUB NAME

P

W

D

L

GF

GA

GD

PTS

1

North Shields

5

4

1

0

13

5

+8

13

2

Hebburn Town

4

4

0

0

12

1

+11

12

3

Newcastle Benfield

5

3

0

2

10

8

+2

9

4

Newton Aycliffe

4

2

2

0

10

3

+7

8

5

Stockton Town

5

2

2

1

11

5

+6

8

6

Shildon

5

2

1

2

10

5

+5

7

7

Guisborough Town

5

2

1

2

14

12

+2

7

8

Whickham

6

2

1

3

8

8

0

7

9

Northallerton Town

5

2

1

2

3

8

-5

7

10

Consett

2

2

0

0

9

4

+5

6

11

Whitley Bay

2

2

0

0

5

3

+2

6

12

Ashington

5

2

0

3

9

9

0

6

13

Thornaby

4

2

0

2

5

10

-5

6

14

Seaham Red Star

6

1

2

3

5

13

-8

5

15

Ryhope CW

3

1

1

1

5

5

0

4

16

Sunderland RCA

3

1

1

1

4

4

0

4

Willington 0 Whickham 4 Newton Aycliffe 4 Barnoldswick Town 0 Guisborough Town 3 Washington 0 Whitley Bay 1 Newcastle University 4 Bishop Auckland 1 Billingham Synthonia 5 Ryton & Crawcrook Albion 2 Ashington 4 West Allotment Celtic 3 Penrith 3 (6-7 Pens) Shildon 2 Chester-le-Street Town 1 Northallerton Town 2 Billingham Town 1 North Shields 3 Tow Law Town 0 Stockton Town 1 West Auckland Town 1 Consett 3 Newcastle Benfield 2 Seaham Red Star 0 Hebburn Town 4

17

West Auckland Town

5

1

1

3

5

17

-12

4

Wednesday 16 September 2020

18

Penrith

4

1

0

3

5

10

-5

3

19

Bishop Auckland

4

0

0

4

1

6

-5

0

Bishop Auckland 1 Whitley Bay 2 Penrith 1 Ryhope CW 3 North Shields 4 Billingham Town 1 Whickham 3 Guisborough Town 1

20

Billingham Town

4

0

0

4

3

11

-8

0

Saturday 26 September 2020 Ashington 4 Billingham Town 1 Bishop Auckland 0 Seaham Red Star 2 Newcastle Benfield 3 Ryhope CW 1 North Shields 2 Shildon 1 Penrith 2 Guisborough Town 4 Stockton Town 5 Northallerton Town 1 Sunderland RCA 2 Whitley Bay 3 Whickham 2 West Auckland Town 3 Thornaby 0 Newton Aycliffe 6

Wednesday 23 September 2020 Guisborough Town 2 North Shields 4 Penrith 0 Ashington 2

Tuesday 22 September 2020 Sunderland RCA 0 Prescot Cables 4 Whitley Bay 3 Witton Albion 2 Stalybridge Celtic 3 Bishop Auckland 0 Consett 1 Stockton Town 0 West Auckland Town 0 Runcorn Linnets 0 (2-3 Pens) Hebburn Town 2 Whickham 1

Saturday 19 September 2020

Tuesday 15 September 2020 Newton Aycliffe 3 Newcastle Benfield 2

DIV ONE TOP WEEKLY ATTENDANCES GAME

ATTENDANCE

GOALSCORERS

Thornaby 0 Newton Aycliffe 6

175

Liam Jarvie (NA) Jake Petitjean x2 (NA) Ethan Wood (NA) Adam Burnicle x2 (NA)

Stockton Town 5 Northallerton Town 1

150

Kevin Hayes x2 (ST) Jordan Robinson (ST) Michael Roberts (ST) Jamie Owens (ST) Nathan Stephenson (NT)

Ashington 4 Billingham Town 1

150

Ben Harmison x2 (A) Thomas Bramley (A) Dean Briggs (A) Danny Earl (BT)

North Shields 2 Shildon 1

150

Dan Wilson (NS) Andrew Cartwright (NS) Chay Liddle (SH)

Whickham 2 West Auckland Town 3

147

Conor Newton (WC) Zak Atkinson (WC) Dennis Knight (WAT) Kyle Fryatt x2 (WAT

Bishop Auckland 0 Seaham Red Star 2

143

Andrew Johnson (BA) Nathan Greenwood (BA)

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DIVISION TWO TABLE 2020/2021 Recent Results

CLUB NAME

P

W

D

L

GF

GA

GD

PTS

1

Bedlington Terriers

4

4

0

0

10

4

+6

12

2

Easington Colliery

5

4

0

1

13

9

+4

12

3

Crook Town

5

3

1

1

14

5

+9

10

4

Newcastle University

5

3

1

1

7

5

+2

10

5

Sunderland West End

5

3

1

1

8

7

+1

10

6

Willington

5

3

0

2

10

8

+2

9

7

Heaton Stannington

5

2

2

1

10

7

+3

8

8

Redcar Athletic

6

2

2

2

8

9

-1

8

9

Birtley Town

6

2

2

2

9

11

-2

8

Tuesday 22 September 2020 West Allotment Celtic 0 Hyde United 5 Carlisle City 2 Chester-le-Street Town 0 Tow Law Town 1 Easington Colliery 3

Saturday 26 September 2020 Crook Town 2 Billingham Synthonia 2 Durham City 2 Tow Law Town 2 Easington Colliery 0 Chester-le-Street Town 3 Esh Winning 2 Heaton Stannington 4 Jarrow 1 Willington 0 Newcastle University 2 Ryton & Crawcrook Albion 1 Redcar Athletic 0 West Allotment Celtic 2 Sunderland West End 2 Carlisle City 1 Brandon United 2 Birtley Town 2

Wednesday 23 September 2020

10

Carlisle City

6

2

2

2

8

11

-3

8

11

Billingham Synthonia

6

2

1

3

14

8

+6

7

12

Jarrow

6

2

1

3

7

11

-4

7

13

Tow Law Town

6

2

1

3

7

11

-4

7

14

Esh Winning

6

2

0

4

7

14

-7

6

15

Brandon United

4

1

1

2

8

8

0

4

16

West Allotment Celtic

3

1

1

1

2

3

-1

4

17

Ryton & Crawcrook Albion

6

1

1

4

6

8

-2

4

18

Chester-le-Street Town

3

1

0

2

6

6

0

3

19

Washington

2

0

2

0

3

3

0

2

20

Durham City

6

0

1

5

11

20

-9

1

Redcar Athletic 4 Birtley Town 1 Billingham Synthonia 5 Esh Winning 0 Crook Town 5 Durham City 1 Jarrow 1 Bedlington Terriers 4 Ryton & Crawcrook Albion 1 Sunderland West End 2 Willington 3 Brandon United 1

Saturday 19 September 2020 Willington 0 Whickham 4 Birtley Town 1 Squires Gate 1 (4-1 Pens) Carlisle City 3 Nelson 5 Steeton 2 Jarrow 2 (8-9 Pens) Guisborough Town 3 Washington 0 Whitley Bay 1 Newcastle University 4 Bishop Auckland 1 Billingham Synthonia 5 Ryton & Crawcrook Albion 2 Ashington 4 Garforth Town 5 Sunderland West End 1 West Allotment Celtic 3 Penrith 3 (6-7 Pens) Shildon 2 Chester-le-Street Town 1 Crook Town 1 Albion Sports 0 Bedlington Terriers 1 Heaton Stannington 2

Friday 18 September 2020 Durham City 0 Thackley 4

Thursday 17 September 2020 Easington Colliery 5 Jarrow 2 Esh Winning 1 Ryton & Crawcrook Albion 0

DIV TWO TOP WEEKLY ATTENDANCES GAME

ATTENDANCE

GOALSCORERS

Redcar Athletic 0 West Allotment Celtic 2

162

Dean Walker x2 (WAC)

Crook Town 2 Billingham Synthonia 2

150

Matty Crossen (CT) Jamie Tumilty (CT) Daniel Chapman (BS) Ian Ward (BS)

Easington Colliery 0 Chester-le-Street

122

Liam Dixon x2 (CLS) Daniel Hepplewhite (CLS)

Jarrow 1 Willington 0

96

Adam Lennox (J)

Esh Winning 2 Heaton Stannington 4

91

Max Stoker (EW) Channon North (EW) Jonathan Wright (HS) Lewis Burns (HS) Kevin Carr (HS) Richard Hoggins (HS)

Newcastle University 2 Ryton & Crawcrook

87

Niza Chilufya (NU) Blake Wood (NU) Louis Anderson (RACA)

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TOP GOAL SCORERS 2020/2021 Division One

Division Two

NAME

CLUB

GOALS

NAME

CLUB

GOALS

Dan Wilson

North Shields

8

Robert McCartney

Carlisle City

6

Graeme Armstrong

Hebburn Town

8

D’Andre Wainwright

Durham City

6

Sonni Coleman

Guisborough Town

7

Niza Chilufya

Newcastle University

6

Dean Briggs

Ashington

6

Daniel Kent

Crook Town

5

Ben Harmison

Ashington

5

Kurtis Howes

Billingham Synthonia

5

Jamie Dunn

Whitley Bay

5

Ben Jackson

Billingham Synthonia

4

Dale Mulligan

Stockton Town

4

Lewis Martin

Willington

4

Paul Brayson

Newcastle Benfield

4

Jonathan Wright

Heaton Stannington

4

Sonni Coleman

Guisborough Town

4

Adam Lennox

Jarrow

4

Jordan Blinco

West Auckland Town

4

Kai Hewitson

Brandon United

4

Max Brown

Penrith

4

Kyle Middleton

Easington Colliery

3

Craig Hutchinson

Bishop Auckland

4

Jack Pounder

Easington Colliery

3

Div One Top ‘Keepers

Div Two Top ‘Keepers

NAME

CLUB

CLEAN SHEETS

NAME

CLUB

CLEAN SHEETS

Tom Dawson

Northallerton Town

4

Ronan Makepeace

Crook Town

3

Mark Foden

Hebburn Town

3

Finlay Hodgson

West Allotment Celtic

3

Andy Jennison

Seaham Red Star

3

Jak Wells

Jarrow

2

Adam Pickford

Newton Aycliffe

3

Callum Corkhill

Bedlington Terriers

1

Greg Purvis

North Shields

2

Neal Bussey

Sunderland West End

1

Div One Red Cards

Div Two Red Cards

NAME

CLUB

RED CARDS

NAME

CLUB

RED CARDS

John Howard

Northallerton Town

2

Niall McGoldrick

Easington Colliery

1

Andrew Shepherd

Northallerton Town

2

Dean Imray

Heaton Stannington

1

Jack Cooper

Newcastle Benfield

1

Maurice Kone

Durham City

1

Mark Waite

Seaham Red Star

1

Ehizojie Oifoh

Newcastle University

1

Oliver Martin

Hebburn Town

1

Michael Trodd

West Allotment Celtic

1

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NSFC PLAYER STATS 2020/2021 PLAYER NAMES

LEAGUE APPS

LEAGUE GOALS

CUP APPS

CUP GOALS

SUB APPS

CAREER APPS

CAREER GOALS

GREG PURVIS

6

-

1

-

-

74

0

BRADLEY SKIRPAN

-

-

-

-

-

2

-

TOM BEXTON

6

1

-

-

-

6

1

WAYNE BUCHANAN

-

-

-

-

-

25

1

ANDREW CARTWRIGHT

3

1

1

-

1

5

1

NICK CASSIDY

3

-

-

-

-

37

1

ROBBIE CHRISTIE

-

-

-

-

2

2

0

JACK DONNISON

-

-

-

-

-

230

5

CHRIS MCDONALD

6

-

1

-

-

46

1

ANTH MYERS

2

-

1

-

-

3

-

PAUL NEW

4

-

1

-

-

42

1

RHYS WILLIAMS

-

-

-

-

-

18

-

RYAN CARR

2

1

1

-

1

226

67

JAMIE CLARK

-

-

-

-

1

3

-

CAM CUNNINGHAM

4

1

-

-

3

52

11

ADAM FORSTER

5

-

-

-

-

258

12

DAVID HALL

2

-

1

-

-

33

-

GARY ORMSTON

4

-

1

-

1

212

18

DAVID ROBINSON

5

-

-

-

1

6

-

PAUL ROBINSON

-

-

1

-

2

106

15

CRAIG SPOONER

1

1

-

-

3

39

6

PAUL VAN-ZANDVLIET

-

-

-

-

-

16

2

GARETH BAINBRIDGE

-

-

-

-

1

244

164

KYLE PATTON

-

-

1

-

-

36

23

COLEBY SHEPHERD

1

-

-

-

1

2

0

CALLUM SMITH

4

1

-

-

3

21

5

DAN WILSON

6

6

1

2

-

125

36

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NEXT UP ON THE ROAD

WEST AUCKLAND TOWN Saturday 3rd October Kick-Off 3pm Ebac Northern League Div One

Ground Info Wanted Stadium, Darlington Road, West Auckland, County Durham.

DL14 9AQ

By Car

Get on A19 in Wallsend from Waterville Rd and A193. Continue on A19. Take Leam Ln/A194, A194 (M), A1(M) and A688 to Oakley Manor in West Auckland. Turn left onto Oakley Manor and drive the rest of the way to the ground.

By Train

By Bus

Get the metro from Meadow Well/North Shields to St James, changing at Monument to the green line to Central Station. Take the LNER service to London Kings Cross, before getting off at Darlington. Change to a Northern Rail service to Bishop Auckland. Walk to Newgate Street-Medical Centre and walk to the ground.

Walk to Waterville Road-Silkeys Lane and take the 310 Cobalt & Coast bus to Newcastle upon Tyne. Get off at Haymarket, walk to Eldon Square, and take the X21 bus to West Auckland.

Get off at the club and walk to the ground.

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North Shields

Hebburn Town

Manager: Marc Nash

Manager: Kev Bolam

Greg Purvis

Andy Coulson

Bradley Skirpan

Mark Foden

Tom Bexton

Darren Lough

Wayne Buchanan

Dan Groves

Andrew Cartwright

Jack Donaghy

Nick Cassidy

Danny Carson

Chris McDonald

Angelos Eleftheriadis

Anth Myers

Carl Taylor

Paul New

Louis Storey

Ryan Carr

Michael Richardson

Robbie Christie Jamie Clark Cam Cunningham

Robbie Spence

V

Thomas Potter Michael McKeown

Adam Forster

Lewis Suddick

David Hall

Luke Salmon

Gary Ormston

Damen Mullen

David Robinson

Graeme Armstrong

Paul Robinson

Olly Martin

Craig Spooner Paul Van-Zandvliet

Cedwyn Scott

Gareth Bainbridge

Amar Purewal

Kyle Patton Coleby Shepherd Callum Smith Dan Wilson

Referee: Dean Hulme I Assistant Referees: Alexander Ferriday & Thomas Chambers

Whickham v Northallerton Town Crook Town v Jarrow Heaton Stannington v Chester-le-Street Town West Allotment Celtic v Willington Ryton & Crawcrook Albion v Birtley Town Bishop Auckland v Guisborough Town Stockton Town v Whitley Bay Bedlington Terriers v Tow Law Town Sunderland West End v Billingham Synthonia

West Auckland Town (a)

Next Up

Today’s Games

Thornaby v Newcastle Benfield North Shields v Hebburn Town

Saturday 03 October (3pm) Ebac Northern League Division One Northallerton Town (a) Wednesday 7 October (7:30pm) Ebac Northern League Division One