CONTENTS NORTHUMBERLAND FA WHITLEY PARK, WHITLEY ROAD NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE NE12 9FA NORTHUMBERLAND FA STAFF
Chief Executive - John Ackerley Commercial Manager - Andrew Cook Head of Football Quality - Phil Robinson Head of Football Participation - Ian Skinner Head of Football Compliance - Gill Shields Head of Administration - Rachel Carter Football Development Officer - Nicola Hepworth Football Development Officer - Mark Daglish Referee Development Officer - Andrew Smith Discipline Officer - Scott Flynn Marketing & Comms Officer - Dan Simmonite Apprentice Administrator - Lynn Barber Apprentice Administrator - Andy Neill
COUNTY CUP COMMITTEE Alex Smailes (Chair) Paul Nesbitt (Vice Chair) Steve Ord Rachel Carter Andrew Cook Frank Scantlebury George Watson Graham Smith
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04 Chairman’s Welcome 05 County Cup Final Dates 06 North Shields Profile 08 Mark Nash Interview 10 Paul Robinson Q&A 12 Morpeth Town Profile 14 Mr. Morpeth Town: Ken Beattie 17 David Carson Interview 18 John McDonald Interview 03
ALEX SMAILES
Chairman, Northumberland FA Cup Committee As we go again for tonight’s game I would like to take the opportunity to welcome, on behalf of the Northumberland FA, the directors, officials and players of both Morpeth Town and North Shields to St James’ Park for tonight’s Techflow Marine Northumberland Senior Cup Final. Our welcome also extends to tonight’s match officials, together with the supporters of both clubs and it is the latter who always seem to give tremendous vocal backing to their respective teams and the players really appreciate that as it makes for the great atmosphere within this historic stadium. We also welcome tonight our various sponsors who support our other cup competitions. Being able to play our final at this historic venue is the envy of many of our fellow counties throughout the country, and long may that continue. We are indeed indebted to our Premiership hosts and in particular we are grateful that Lee Charnley, Richard Hinds and Eddie
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Rutherford are all very supportive of our county and also they respect what this competition means to all the followers of nonleague football within Northumberland. When listening to the triumphal cheers and chants of both players and supporters of each of the victorious semi-finalists it put into perspective what it actually meant to get into our Senior Cup Final; a competition which has been competed for over 130 years. The level of commitment in both of the semi-final ties was excellent and despite being on the end of the wrong results you could not fault the efforts of the players of both West Allotment Celtic
and Newcastle U23. Both sides have been in good form this season with North Shields going through what seems a transitional period under Marc Nash whilst Morpeth Town, under Nick Gray, are positioned, at this point, at the top of the Evo-Stick East Division table. Also the expansive work carried out at Craik Park, by Chairman Ken Beattie, have shown the intent of Morpeth Town to progress even further up the non-league ladder and I wish them good luck with their efforts. Finally I’d like to thank Mr Ken Beattie, of Techflow Marine, for his continued support for this particular competition.
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NORTH SHIELDS FC
GREG PURVIS GOALKEEPER
Greg is the first choice goalkeeper for North Shields and was signed from Team Northumbria last summer. The former Sunderland Academy player has been ever-present for the Robins this season starting 30 games in all competitions.
ABOUT THE CLUB
North Shields are a team who are somewhat synonymous in the EBAC Northern League and nationwide for being a powerhouse in the lower divisions.
Along with this they are one the best supported clubs in the north east non-league scene, with an average of 278 turning up so far this season at the Daren Persson Stadium for home matches.
The Robins also boast a glamourous record in the Techflow Marine Senior Cup, winning the competition thirteen times with their most recent being in 2016 against a strong Blyth Spartans team. They came out 4-3 winners on the day with a late goal, but returned the year after only to lose out 3-2 in a replay of the previous year.
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It’s been a mediocre patch since then, watching their arch-rivals South Shields win seemingly endless accolades whilst north of the River Tyne the club are desperate for their first piece of silverware in three years. But today they have forged a chance to rectify their trophyless run, overcoming Newcastle Benfield on penalties in the quarter-final and edging West Allotment Celtic 1-0 at Druid Park to reach St James’ Park today. Only Morpeth Town stand between North Shields and the historic County Cup this evening and they will no doubt give it everything on the main stage against their Evo-Stik Northern Premier League Division One East opponents.
KEVIN HUGHES
RYAN CARR
GARY DAY
Proud North Shields captain who lifted the FA Vase on that famous May afternoon in 2015, to add to the Northern League Second Division and Techflow Marine Senior Cup.
Nippy attacker with a keen eye for goal with 14 in all competitions this season. The striker also got the last minute winner in the 2016 Techflow Marine Senior Cup Final.
Strike partner to Ryan Carr who between them have scored nearly 30 goals this season.
A rock solid defender, Kevin previously played for West Allotment Celtic.
Ryan progressed through the ranks at AFC Farsley, but is now playing in his native North East.
DEFENDER
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FIRST TIME
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Gary returned for his second spell at North Shields after signing on loan from Blyth AFC; scoring 2 goals in 3 appearances before signing permanent terms.
CLUB NAMES
The Robins first won the Senior Cup at SJP back in 1906 when they were called North Shields Athletic.
The club have had three names: North Shields Athletic, Preston Colliery and North Shields FC.
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Capacity of their home ground; the Daren Persson Stadium.
FINALISTS
North Shields have finished runners-up in the Senior Cup a record 14 times over 123 years
FA VASE
North Shields won the FA Vase in 2015; the year before Morpeth.
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MARC NASH INTERVIEW
“ONE THING FOR CERTAIN IS THAT WE AREN’T COMING JUST TO MAKE THE NUMBERS UP.”
After a season of transition, in which North Shields are set for a mid-table finish in the Northern League, there could be silverware at the very end. The Robins have a distinct recent history in cup competitions, reaching four finals in their last five seasons.
despite this, his team have reached a cup final. Nash said: “If you look at the teams in Northumberland, who are non-league, then I guess the places you aim for are Wembley and St. James’ Park.
In the Senior Cup this season, Shields beat Newcastle Benfield on penalties and then edged past West Allotment Celtic in the semi-finals – Gary Day’s strike the difference on the night.
“I’m extremely proud, in what has been a huge transition season, that we managed to reach one of those showpiece finals. “It’s something the players can look forward to and, more importantly, look back on with fond memories.
Manager Marc Nash admitted that there have been “challenges” for the club this season, but is also lifted by the fact that,
“We’ve endured a couple of difficult spells this season, but the fact is, we have something that not many other teams will have
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and that’s a cup final.” Four years ago, the Robins etched themselves into FA Vase folklore after coming from behind to beat Glossop North End at Wembley Stadium to lift the famous trophy. The following season, Shields added the Techflow Marine Senior Cup to their cabinet, for just the second time - they defied all odds to defeat Blyth Spartans. Nash mentioned about the experience of some of the players in his squad and the Robins’ boss spoke about leading his team out at St. James’.
“You know, as a kid, when you watch things like the FA Cup Final and seeing the sheer proudness of managers leading their teams out, then it’s something you can dream about and for us part-timers,” said Nash. “I guess this draws those parallels especially when it’s your hometown club. In my lifetime, I’ve queued up outside (St. James’) countless times. “I’ve witnessed so many managers, players performing and now it’s our turn, that’s significant.” He continued: “Some of our current squad have played at Wembley and also twice at St. James’ in recent times, so their experience is invaluable. “They have to play the game and not the occasion because, as a player, you just want to play well and do yourself justice. They need to focus on their responsibilities and not get caught up in the carnival atmosphere.”
Gareth Bainbridge scored a brace – including a spectacular strike - in the final in 2016, while Gary Ormston and Ryan Carr were also on target during the 4-3 win over the Spartans. The Robins reached the Senior Cup final, again, in the 2016-17 season. Morpeth Town’s assistant manager, Jon McDonald, was in charge of Shields that night. McDonald also narrowly missed out on the league title with the Robins that season and reached another final during a successful season in charge. Morpeth are unbeaten in their last six matches against the Robins, in all competitions, and their last meeting ended in a 3-2 victory back. Shields’ last victory over the Highwaymen was in 2016, on their way to lifting the Senior Cup. They were 2-1 winners in the semi-final, thanks to goals from Curtis Coppen and Ben Richardson.
Nash knows how strong and talented Morpeth’s team is and believes his Shields side will need to be at the top of their game. He said: “Many teams have tried and failed to stop Morpeth over the last three years and their progress has been on an upward projectile. “You could say they are now the strongest team at the start of the competition, so we have to be almost faultless in all parts of the game. “We have to believe that on an isolated occasion we can get a result. They are dominating the league above us but upsets can happen if everyone does their jobs and with maybe a bit of luck to go with it. “One thing for certain is that we aren’t coming just to make the numbers up.” WORDS: Andrew McDonnell
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Robbo, this will be the fifth time you’ll be appearing in the Senior Cup final, how are you feeling going into the game? Old!! Really old, but excited! Games like this don’t happen every week. I’ve been lucky enough to play at St. James’ Park quite a few times, but it will never get boring and it always feels amazing thinking back to all the games I’ve watched there, all the unbelievable players that’ve played there, so it’s something you can only be excited about. My son, Charlie, is mascot for the game as well, so it’s brilliant that he can come out onto the pitch with me and it’s something we’re all looking forward to.
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You’ve won this competition once before, what would it mean to you to win it again? It would be brilliant. The time I won it was the first time I played in the final. They’ve all been defeats since then, so I’ve forgot what it feels like to win there, but I’m just happy to be involved in such a big game at such an amazing venue. Especially at my age!
earlier rounds. You are never far from being here and, for us, we’ve won two games and find ourselves in a final at a Premier League stadium, so it was always a big ambition for the club to get back here.
Where does this competition rank among others for you? High up on the list. I think the NFA deserve so much credit for having the game played at St. James’ Park each season as it is something that is mentioned in every team talk and discussion about the competition in the
INTERVIEWER Andrew McDonnell
To play at St. James’ Park is an honour, which not everyone gets to experience, so it must be a special place to play? It is. I’m a massive Newcastle fan, a season ticket holder, so to be able to line up in the tunnel before the game, step onto the pitch (if selected) and experience what the Premier League players experience is something really special. When players drop out of academies, or the professional game, you think you won’t get another chance to play in stadiums like this, this cup is so important to everyone who enters. It’s been a good season for North Shields, what would it mean to the club to get silverware? It would be brilliant. We’ve had a bit of a hit and miss season. We went out of both cup competitions early on, so this competition became even bigger for us. We’re here now, in a final, against top opposition, which is
going to be difficult, but we will give it everything we can to win that trophy. Three years ago, Shields were underdogs against your Blyth Spartans side when they lifted the Senior Cup, does the team believe they can upset the odds once again? Yeah. I was in the Blyth squad that night and North Shields were excellent. We have to use that as inspiration to prove that it can be done. Morpeth are a very, very good team and have brilliant players all over the pitch, so it’s going to be tough, but with a little bit of luck, we can hopefully come out on top. Morpeth Town are one of your former teams, so how will it be, for you, going up against them in the final? I’m sure it will be fine. They’re a good bunch and I enjoyed my time at Morpeth. There are some brilliant people at the club. Nicky is top man and a great manager, who has built
that squad up from a Northern League Division Two team to where they are now and he deserves so much credit. Shawsy (Steven Shaw) is an absolute crease and a great person to have around as well. They have some brilliant players, lads who could play much, much higher in Ben Sayer, Sean Taylor and Liam Henderson, to name just a few, and we know we’ll have to be at the top of our game to get a result. How much of a lift did it give the team when they beat West Allotment Celtic in the semi-finals? It gave us a huge lift. Getting to the Senior Cup Final pretty much became our be-all and end-all, once we were knocked out of the other cup competitions. We’ve done well to get here as we put ourselves under a lot of pressure, as a squad, to get to the final. We’re all desperate to play at St .James’ and desperate to win that trophy.
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MORPETH TOWN FC
IULIAN PETRACHE DEFENDER
The towering centre-half is an imposing presence at the heart of the Highwaymen’s defence, bringing aerial prowess and a tremendous reading of the game. After spells at South Shields and Team Northumbria, Petrache joined Morpeth Town.
ABOUT THE CLUB
Morpeth Town, nicknamed the Highwaymen, are one of the premier teams involved in the north east non-league scene and currently play their football in the Evo-Stik Northern Premier League Division One East.
They play their home matches out of Craik Park and have been managed by FA Vase-winning gaffer Nick Gray since 2011. Under Gray’s guidance the team have gone from bottom of the EBAC Northern League Division Two to their current league position in the eighth tier of English football. Considered firm favourites today, the Highwaymen play in the step above North Shields and are contesting their second final in as many years
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after losing out to Newcastle United’s second-string team last season at St James’ Park. However, Morpeth are putting the past behind them and look very strong going into today’s final having won 3-2 at Heaton Stannington in the quarters before ousting Senior Cup giants Newcastle United U23 in front of a 1,456 crowd at Craik Park last month. And if a cup final at a Premier League ground wasn’t enough, an added incentive is the prospect of a double trophy-winning season as the club currently occupy top spot at step four. A win today would see Morpeth Town lift the Senior Cup for the first time since 2007.
BEN SAYER
WAYNE PHILLIPS
LIAM HENDERSON
Ben joined Morpeth Town during the 2014-15 season, and is a hard-working player with a superb range of passing.
Wayne is a two-time FA Vase winner with South Shields and Spennymoor Town.
Liam is a prolific centre-forward who signed from Spennymoor Town.
He is a vastly experienced winger who is hard-working and keen to press, Phillips was made Morpeth Town’s captain at the start of the 2018/19 season for their Evo-Stik campaign.
With his robust style of play he is a constant thorn in the side of opponents. He has finished as the club’s top-scorer for the last two seasons and is currently on 13 for the season.
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He has a huge creative influence on the side and the Northumbria University graduate was named Northern League Player of the Year in 2017.
PROMOTION
PREVIOUSLY
The club are set for their third promotion in seven years as they sit top of the Evo-Stik D1 East.
Morpeth have not won the competition since 2007 - thats 12 years without a County Cup.
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The Highwaymen were established 110 years ago.
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Today is the fifth time the club will have reached the Senior Cup Final in the space of 22 years.
TOP SCORER Sean Taylor currently has 14 goals this season.
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▪ KEN BEATTIE (Pictured)
with Morpeth Town Juniors at last year’s Techflow Marine Senior Cup Final. WORDS: DAN SIMMONITE IMAGE: KRIS HODGETTS
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sk any Morpeth Town fan about Ken Beattie and they will only have positives to say. In matter of fact, ask any Northern League fan about Mr Beattie and you will be informed of why he is one of the most prevalent figures in the north east football scene. He can be described as Mr Morpeth, always dressed to impress and distinguished with his trim black blazer and amber and black tie – the two colours he has bled for over 40 years as a player, manager, committee member and now chairman of his beloved Morpeth Town Football Club. The atmosphere Ken and his committee have created around the club can be reported as a family-friendly one. You are greeted by the same volunteers at every home game and can always enjoy a natter in the club house after the contest with fans from both sides; something you’d never experience higher up the footballing pyramid. Ken has been a long-term financial backer of his hometown club for many years through his family-owned company, Techflow Marine, whom provide a range of specialist products to the offshore oil, gas and marine industries. He took the helm at the business in 2006 and has since combined his professional career with developing the south east Northumberland side into one of the now biggest teams within the county.
When asked about how he first got involved with the Highwaymen he laughed and joked: “Where do I start?” He continued: “I was a player in the 70s and 80s and played about 14 seasons altogether – so it’s been a long time. Then in 1992 I was roped into the committee and became chairman that same year.” As Ken recollected on his past playing days, he also mentioned Craik Park, named after W. and R. Craik who had been the club’s secretaries between 1920 and 1985. He oversaw the move from their previous premises at Storey Park to their current location, which was initially built as the home for Morpeth Harriers & Athletics Club. The football club built a 100-seat stand, new clubhouses and erected floodlights which allowed for evening fixtures. Little did Ken know that in 2019 their new home would be developed to a FA Category ‘C’ ground grade – now suitable for step 3 of the National League System – which is where they look to be heading as they currently sit top of the Evo-Stik Division One East table by 10 points with a game in hand.
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“There was no scope to develop the ground behind the Sun Inn (Storey Park) and the council suggested a move,” he explained. “We’ve been on a rollercoaster since then, winning the Northern League [Division Two] and the FA Vase - we now get 500-600 people average each game which is great.” “We had a visit from the FA and we passed [ground grading] with flying colours, but we have to put things in place like a retractable tunnel, turnstiles and extra seating so anyone coming to the ground will see a big difference.” It is apparent that the club is going through a big change and Ken has no plans to slow down; with aspirations of National League football within the next few years. An achievement which would be a great contrast to the club who were rock bottom of the Northern League Division Two, unable to even pay the player’s expenses and on the brink of folding in 2011. Ken has always been vocal about the travel cost implications of promotion but spoke confidently of the club’s long-term aim:
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“WE ARE AIMING FOR NATIONAL LEAGUE NORTH, IT’S A GOOD LEVEL AND I THINK WE CAN COMPETE QUITE COMFORTABLY.”
“Yes, to go to the National League would be one hell of a big financial jump – but you’ve got to get it right off the field first.” But as the Highwaymen set their sights on league promotion, they find themselves in a position to bring the Senior Cup back to Morpeth for the first time since 2007; a day in which they edged Blyth Spartans 3-2 at St James’ Park. And along with his backing of Morpeth Town, it just so happens that Ken’s company is also the main sponsor of today’s historic 135-year-old competition which is competed between the top teams affiliated to Northumberland Football Association.
It’s something that Ken is very proud of and just speaking to him it is obvious that the sponsorship is more of a ‘giving back’ exercise to the county rather that a ‘profit-making’ one for his business. “The Senior Cup has a superb tradition which needs to be endorsed so that is why I wanted to help out,” said Beattie. “Being against North Shields we prefer it as it gives a bit more of a derby atmosphere. It’s the final we would have wanted, and I think they will give us a hard time – it’s two good sides so I think it will be a great occasion and one I’m looking forward to.” Aside from the result today It is fair to say that Ken Beattie’s humble approach has created something really special at Morpeth Town. It’s a club which signifies what non-league is all about; a community feeling with a great connection between the players and fans along with a real ‘rags to riches’ story behind it. And long may that notion continue with the success the team is currently enjoying.
Playing on a stage like St James’ Park, one of the premier football grounds in the country, can be an intimidating prospect for a semi-professional footballer. But Morpeth Town midfielder David Carson believes the lush turf of Newcastle United’s home ground will suit his side perfectly as they look to go one step further than last season and win the Techflow Marine Senior Cup. Featuring in the showpiece occasion for the second time in a row, the Highwaymen, wellknown for their free-flowing attacking football, won’t be phased by the big occasion. “It will be unbelievable,” said midfielder Carson, who has already hit double figures in an impressive season. “A lot of the lads are looking forward to it. Playing on an incredible surface should suit us massively with our style of play. We just need to bring the performance and it will be a great night for everyone involved with the club.”
DAVID CARSON AN INTERVIEW WITH
WORDS: Ross Jackson
The Craik Park outfit head into the game on the crest of a wave after beating Newcastle United Under-23s 2-0 in the semi-finals. They made their full-time opponents look ordinary as they limited their chances at goal and took two chances – through Liam Henderson and Joe Walton – to book their place here tonight. It was a display described by Carson as one the team’s best, which bodes well ahead of the clash with North Shields. “It is up there with the best performance of the season,” added the midfielder. “Out of possession, I thought we were superb, very well organised and hard to play against. With the ball, I thought we played some really good football, created a lot of chances
and deservedly won the game. “Playing against a full-time outfit gives the players a boost to test themselves, certainly it does for me. With the current form and the confidence within the squad, we believed we could match Newcastle. We knew we would create chances as we have done that all season; it was just a case of being disciplined off the ball and brave in possession.
“AS FOR TONIGHT, IF WE PERFORM LIKE WE HAVE FOR THE MAJORITY OF THE SEASON, I BELIEVE WE WILL LIFT THE TROPHY.”
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MCDONALD WORDS: Andrew McDonnell
It was somewhat of a step into the unknown when Morpeth Town won promotion and began a new journey in the Evo-Stik East league this season. Nobody could’ve imagined the campaign they would go on to have, but here they are, sitting top of the table, close to clinching the league title, and in a cup final. It’s certainly a remarkable journey that Morpeth are on, especially when you look how far they’ve come from their Northern League Division Two days. Manager Nick Gray joined the club ahead of the 2011-12 season and has been instrumental in their rise from Northern League Division Two. McDonald, who was previously with the Craik Park club between 2011 and 2014, re-joined midway through this campaign and the former
North Shields boss is hoping the club can continue their surge up the non-league pyramid. He said: “One thing for sure, we’ve got an ambitious chairman. The group of players, Nick, myself, Craig Lynch and all the backroom staff, we’re all ambitious.
looking to put the disappointment of last season’s final behind them. Gray, and former joint-manager Dave Malone, guided the club to Wembley, back in 2016, where they beat Hereford FC to lift the FA Vase.
“We’re on a journey. We’re not taking this season for granted as there’s still a few games to play. “If you look at the likes of Spennymoor and South Shields, I think non-league, in the north east at the moment, is thriving and we’d like Morpeth to be a part of that. “We’re just taking one step at a time really, but who knows where it’ll take us.” Back in 2007, Morpeth ended a 121-year wait to lift the Techflow Marine Senior Cup and the Highwaymen will be
It’s been three years since that historic afternoon down in the capital and McDonald believes the game tonight is a “great opportunity” for the team to win silverware. RECORD
Winners: 2006/07 Runners-up: 1996/97, 2015/16 *Record as Morpeth Town
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McDonald added: “There’s that old adage that it’s a cup final. “Any cup final comes down to who performs on the day. “We’ve still got a few games left in the league. It’s been a successful season for Morpeth, stepping into the Evo-Stik East league and being up at the top. “For North Shields, I think it’s fair to say that it’s been a season of transition. Nashy and Woody have brought some young players through from the college. “It’s a cup final and we’ll be solely focussed on doing what we’ve been doing all season and we’ll be going into this full of confidence.” He continued: “We’re focussed on going to St. James’ and getting the right result. For what the lads have put in this season, I think they deserve it.
“It won’t be easy. It’s not a game that we’ll be taking lightly, that’s for sure.” McDonald guided the Robins to a third-place finish in the league, back in 2017, finishing with over 100-points and also reaching two cup finals that season. Along with the Northern League Cup final, the Morpeth assistant lead his team out at St. James’ Park in the Senior Cup final, but was on the losing side that night. The game is about Morpeth Town and the team, according to McDonald, who is solely focussed on lifting the trophy tonight. He said: “It’s funny how things work in football, swings and roundabouts. For me personally, it’s something I’m really looking forward to.
“We had a relatively successful period during my spell at North Shields, just falling short of the league title and reaching two cup finals. “I enjoyed a lot of good days during my time at the club, but that’s in the past now. “What they’ve put in this season has been exceptional and hopefully, for the lads and for the club, we can get the right result on the night.
“ANYBODY INVOLVED IN FOOTBALL LIKES TO GO UP AGAINST THEIR FORMER CLUBS. IT’LL BE A REALLY GOOD OCCASION, BUT IT’S REALLY NOT ABOUT ME, IT’S ABOUT MORPETH TOWN AND THE LADS.”
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NORTH SHIELDS MANAGER: MARC NASH
GREG PURVIS MICHAEL ROBINSON JACK DONNISON JORDAN SUMMERLY KEVIN HUGHES CHRIS MCDONALD MARK MCMANUS JOSH NEARNEY GARY ORMSTON PAUL ROBINSON DREW EASTLAKE DAVID HALL ADAM FORSTER CRAIG SPOONER SEAN MCROBERTS JOSH SKIVINGTON GARETH BAINBRIDGE RYAN CARR CALLUM JOHNSTON DANIEL TAGGART GARY DAY
MORPETH TOWN MANAGER: NICK GRAY
DAN LOWSON GRAEME PICKERING DIMITRIS TSAPALOS DANNY CARSON JEFF HENDERSON STEPHEN FOSTER CHRIS REID MICHAEL TURNER JULIAN PETRACHE SAM HODGSON JORDAN FRY KEITH GRAYDON WAYNE PHILLIPS BEN SAYER DAVID CARSON THOMAS POTTER JACK FOALLE DOMINIC MOAN LIAM HENDERSON SEAN TAYLOR JOE WALTON
REFEREE: DAVID PILL ASSISTANT REFEREES: PAUL MOSLEY, ADAM NICHOL FOURTH OFFICIAL: ASA MCDONOUGH