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CONTENTS

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

20 I Dan Wilson Feature Interview

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 Commercial Manager: Steve Arkle Commercial Manager: Carl Redhead Lottery Manager: Sam Cave

15 I Head To Head

39 I Next Up On The Road

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

10: PHOTO GALLERY

Gateman: Joe Cave Ground Manager: Mick Woodhouse Player Liaison: Bob Scott Club Historian: Trudi Thompson

MEDIA TEAM Head of Media: Sean Mulligan Media Officer: Ed Painter

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.

24: BILLINGHAM TOWN CLUB HISTORY A journey through time with Billingham Town

Club Photographers: Chris Chambers & Craig McVay

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

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

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 what has been a impressive week for North Shields Football Club Tonight we welcome the officials, players and supporters from Billingham Town to North Shields. We hope they enjoy their short stay here before the long trek home down the A19 to Teesside.

Before we get into the Covid conversation let's reflect on the hat trick scored on Saturday by Dan Wilson at Seaham. A great effort by all the team was topped off by Dan who recorded our first goals of the season, and by all accounts his third was a real cracker. I can't wait to see the footage. Speaking of which I'd be interested to know what the opinions are about the new camera we have

invested in. It's wide lens allows Nashy to study the play and correct any errors we make. Well that's the theory anyhow, let's hope it works. So as I said I missed the Seaham game because of the renewed Covid threat. Particularly the supposed problems around the Sunderland area. Let's hope we get on top of it again and life can return to some form of normality. You will have noticed that we are changing the seating arrangements in the clubhouse. It's a pain but we will continue to strictly observe all instructions from the F.A. and the Government.

Don't forget there's plenty of hand washing gel in the clubhouse. So back to tonight. Here's hoping the players can follow on from Saturday and claim another three points. We started badly last term and I know Marc is determined to put matters right this time around. Please enjoy the game , and as usual. Up The Robins

Alan Matthews

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MARC NASH Media Officer Ed Painter speaks with Marc about his reaction to the Seaham result and today’s test against Billingham Town Good Evening as we welcome Billingham Town for tonight’s league game. Now in their 2nd season in top flight, they have made a number of changes, including the manager, so they will be hoping to make a great start like they did last season.

points. There’s a good case for it to have been six points but for one magnificent save by the Aycliffe GK from Ryan’s header. At Seaham on Saturday, we converted the chances and got our rewards and I was delighted for Dan Wilson who has worked extremely hard pre season and is fast looking the part in our set up.

When we met we were both very much in form but it only produced a 0-0 draw which was very rare for us, especially at that time when we were frequently scoring 3’s and 4’s. We didn’t get the chance to play the reverse game as it was the first one cancelled when Covid hit in March.

Of course we are still missing two massive players for us in Kyle Patton and Paul Van-Zandvliet but we deliberately went for a bigger squad this year to cope with all of the uncertainty and distractions.

I have been very impressed with our start in the league as we have produced two very solid performances which have brought four

I’m sure this will pay dividends going forward as we begin a very heavy schedule for the first two months. Hopefully, we get some

momentum with fixtures after the disappointment of the Whitley Bay derby getting postponed. Overall, I’m happy with the way things are shaping up but we most keep the consistency and the climate. Everyone has worked tirelessly behind the scenes to allow the fans to be able to return and they have been brilliant so far, selling out against Aycliffe and then a magnificent following at Seaham. More of that please. 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 Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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)

Robbie Christie (Midfielder)

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.

Talented left-sided player joins the Robins after having spent the 2019/20 season with Newcastle University in Division Two. Is no stranger to North Shields, having featured for the Robins during their FA Youth Cup run in 2018/19, scoring against Ryton & Crawcrook Albion.

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.

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)

Ryan Carr (Midfielder)

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.

Kyle Patton (Forward)

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)

Callum Smith (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 doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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!

Callum is a forward who came through the Newcastle Utd setup, impressing as a member of their under 23 squad. After leaving St Jamesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Park, he played for Hull City and Dunston UTS before signing for Shields midway through the 2019/20 season.

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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 Winskillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s post war goal scoring record, scoring 164 goals.

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DIVISION ONE PREVIEW Northallerton Town have surprised a few this season, sitting atop the Division One table after winning two and drawing once. They are also yet to concede in the league so far this season, but surely will face their toughest test when they travel to Shildon, who have had a mixed start to their season; winning once, drawing once and losing once. After losing 3-1 to Frickley Athletic in the FA Cup, Newcastle Benfield return to league action when they make the journey to County Durham to face a Newton Aycliffe side which has drawn every game this season. Unbeaten in the league, Gary Foster’s Guisborough Town side were brought back down to earth, losing 2-1 to Tadcaster Albion in the FA Cup. They look to bounce back at the first opportunity when they travel to the Glebe to face Mark Convery’s Whickham side. After dropping points on the opening day of the season, Stockton Town have responded well, beating Ashington 3-0 before dispatching Billingham Town 2-1 in the

Frenchfields Stadium, looking to improve on their good league form.

FA Cup. They face a journey to Sunderland RCA, who have been on something of a cup run this season, progressing to the First Qualifying round of the FA Cup, courtesy of wins over Division Two Durham City and league rivals Thornaby. After their exploits in the FA Vase, getting to the final after a penalty shootout win over Corinthian, Hebburn Town were knocked out at the first time of asking in the FA Cup, losing on penalties to nineman Pontefract Collieries. With only one league game under their belt, they return to their bread and butter when they welcome struggling West Auckland Town to the Green Energy Sports Ground. Similarly to Hebburn, Penrith have only managed one league game their season, after Whitley Bay pulled out of their opening fixture due to Covid-19 issues. Currently sitting in mid table, the Cumbrians welcome Ryhope CW to

After a bright start to the season, the new look Thornaby side have been brought back down to earth recently, losing to Penrith and Sunderland RCA in successive games. The travel to face an Ashington side sitting in 19th who are looking to respond to a penalty shootout defeat to West Auckland Town. Having rebuilt their squad over the summer, Seaham Red Star were punished by their former striker as Dan Wilson’s hattrick condemned them to a 3-1 defeat to North Shields. Losing David Henderson and Danny Sayer to injury will cause manager Mark Collingwood something of a headache. The visit of FA Vase finalists will no doubt cause him even more concern. Having yet to play a game this season, due to Covid19, Whitley Bay finally get their season underway when they travel to a Bishop Auckland side who are struggling for consistency this season.

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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 Birtley Town have been impressive to begin the season. Following an opening day draw against Willington, They have managed successive wins over Jarrow and Chester-le-Street Town; the latter of which they opened the scoring after only 14 seconds of play. The visit of struggling Tow Law Town could help the club cement their place at the top. Second place Willington, despite playing only twice, have a 100% record in the league, with their goal difference keeping them above a host of others. They travel to Kimberley Park to face a Newcastle University side who are steadily climbing the table, after a slow start. Easington Colliery and Bedlington Terriers are just behind Willington in third and fourth respectively, both with 100% records of their own. While Easington welcome Jarrow, the Terriers travel to bottom of the table Durham City, who are managed by Didier Agathe and former Spartan Tom Wade. Following an opening day defeat, new look Ryton & Crawcrook Albion have

Struggling Washington could help Jim Nicholâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s side build something of a platform from which to build.

responded well, picking up a hard fought draw at home to Heaton Stannington before comfortably beating Tow Law Town. Looking to maintain their good form from last season, Mark Bullockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s side will travel south to face mid table Esh Winning.

The surprise package of the season so far have been Brandon United, who finished second from bottom last season. They responded to a narrow opening day defeat by comfortable defeating Sunderland West End at home, with new signing Kai Hewitson bagging a brace. A trip to second placed Willington promises to be much more of a challenge for the side.

Having finished second last season, Redcar Athletic have found things a little more difficult this time around, winning once, drawing once and losing once, with their most recent game against Newcastle University ending 1-1. The visit of an inconsistent Sunderland West End side hands the Teessiders the chance to climb further up the Division Two Table.

The last few seasons, Heaton Stannington have been threatening the four promotion places on offer from Division Two. However, after re-signing Connor Campbell from North Shields, they have started slowly this time around, drawing twice and losing once. Sitting in 16th, the visit of Billingham Synthonia will be an early six-pointer.

Similar to Redcar, Carlisle City have found things more difficult this season, after a strong finish to the last campaign. A 2-1 win over Esh Winning helped the Cumbrians club to ninth, while the visit of

With an entirely new look squad, Durham City have started slowly, losing every game. They face a challenge against an impressive Bedlington Terriers side.

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HEAD TO HEAD

V BILLINGHAM TOWN

Billingham Town are a side North Shields haven’t often faced in the past. Over their seven meetings, the records show that both sides have been evenly match, with North Shields’ goal scoring record the only major difference between the two sides. Last season, when Billy Town visited the Daren Persson Stadium, The Robins, who were in the middle of a long unbeaten run, were stretched all the way, clinging on for a 0-0 draw. This season’s Billingham side has seen a number of changes over the summer, most notably Craig Hutchinson, who departed midway through last season to Guisborough Town before signing for Bishop Auckland.

North Shields 0 Billingham Town 0 (30/09/19) North Shields 1 Billingham Town 4 (09/11/04) Billingham Town 2 North Shields 1 (22/04/89) (Humble) North Shields 0 Billingham Town 1 (24/12/88) North Shields 5 Billingham Town 0 (08/02/86) (Mills x3, Blair, Taylor) North Shields 7 Billingham Town 2 (15/09/84) (Mutrie x4, Carroll, Pilkington, Stronach) Billingham Town 0 North Shields 4 (14/01/78) (Holmes, Moore, Carver, Johnson)

The last time Shields enjoyed a home win against Billingham Town was all the way back in 1984, when goals from Mutrie, Carroll, Pilkington and Stronach handed them a 7-2 win.

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WINS

DRAWS

LOSSES

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AGAINST

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1-3 Luke Sullivan

Goals

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Dan Wilson (45, 69, 79)

North Shields Greg Purvis, Nick Cassidy, Chris McDonald, Gary Ormston, Paul New, Tom Bexton, Cam Cunningham, Adam Forster ÂŠ, Dan Wilson, David Robinson, Callum Smith

Used Substitutes Coleby Shepherd on - Smith off (63) Craig Spooner on - Wilson off (80) Paul Robinson on - Cunningham off (87)

Unused Substitutes

Jennison

Hailes

Bott

Weldon

Henderson

Waite

Sayer

Andrew Cartwright Anthony Myers

Seaham Red Star Andy Jennison, Joe Hailes, Daniel Sayer, David Henderson, Tommy Bott, Paul Weldon, Mark Waite, Daniel Hawkins, Andy Johnson, Luke Sullivan, Jason Blackburn

Blackburn

Hawkins

Johnson

Used Substitutes Paul Gardiner on - Henderson off (22) Thomas Lawson on - Blackburn off (30) Matty Tumilty on - Sayer off (67)

Sullivan

Wilson

Smith

D Robinson

Cunningham

Unused Substitutes Nathan Lawrence Curtis Richardson

Attendance

McDonald

Ormston

Forster (c)

Bexton

New

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Purvis

Cassidy

Wilson hattrick hand Robins first win of the season Dan Wilson returned to haunt his former side as his hattrick handed the Robins a comfortable 3-1 win over Seaham Red Star. The returning striker gave Shields the lead just before the break, after converting from close range. He then doubled the advantage midway through the second period, before adding a spectacular third with ten minutes to spare. And despite a late Luke Sullivan penalty, the Robins held to secure their first win of the season. After a quiet opening ten minutes, it was North Shields who looked more threatening going forwards, with a fizzing shot from Nick Cassidy flying across the face of goal. Two minutes later, David Robinson looked to strike against a team he lined up for last season, but his powerfully struck shot stung the palms of Seaham keeper Andy Jennison. It was all Shields by this point in the game and in the 19th minute, a great cross from Cam Cunningham was almost directed in by David Robinson at the far post, but his header was sent just wide of the upright. After being forced into an early substitution, Seaham were struggling to deal with wave after wave of Shields attack, with Cassidy’s shot, after a charging run, bobbling wide after 26 minutes. But this didn’t mean that they were out of the game and two minutes later, Greg Purvis was on hand to smartly collect a dangerous freekick, following a late challenge from the Robins right back. The hosts were struggling to get a foothold in the game and after they were forced into another substitution, only Jennison stood in the way of a sure goal, reacting well to smother a Smith deflection. With time running out in the first half, the Robins were still struggling for that breakthrough, with Cunningham’s towering header drifting inches over the crossbar. However, on the stroke of half time, the Robins finally got what they deserved, when Wilson was on hand to convert from close range, after the home defence failed to clear a low cross into the box.

The second half started much the way the first ended, with the visitors on top. After 48 minutes, Smith’s weaved his way through the home defence before seeing his shot stopped by Jennison. After a brief stoppage in play, David Robinson once again was causing his former teammates all sorts of grief, skipping past multiple challenges in the 58th minute, before scuffing his shot wide of goal. It was a matter of when, not if, the Robins were going to get a second and only two minutes later, they came agonisingly close, with Cunningham’s charging run allowing Cassidy space to shoot from distance, only to see the ball drift inches wide of the bottom corner. With 20 minutes left to play, Shields finally had their deserved second of the day, when a well-worked passing move fed Wilson on the edge of the box. After losing his man, Wilson turned on the spot before curling the ball into the far corner.

Having joined the Robins earlier in the week. debutant Coleby Shepherd was looking to make an instant impact. In the 74th minute, having come on to replace Smith, he carved his way into the penalty area before seeing a goal bound shot blocked by a defender. Two minutes after that, Seaham Red Star keeper Jennison needed to be on point to deny a thunderous Wilson effort, tipping the ball around the post for a corner. But Wilson was not to be denied a hattrick when in the 79th minute, he scored his best goal of the day, thumping a unstoppable shot into the top corner of the net. The Robins were caught out in the 82nd minute, with the hosts being awarded a penalty after Cassidy handled the ball. Former Hebburn Town striker Sullivan stepped up to send Purvis the wrong way. However, before the referee could bring the game to an end, David Robinson had one final chance to open his account for the club, seeing a diving header miss its target from close range. P17: Official North Shields Match Programme @NorthShieldsFC #HowayTheRobins

ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY OVERALL RECORD WINS

DRAWS

LOSSES

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2-0 v Guisborough Town (a) 2017 (Mason, Bainbridge) 2-0 v Jarrow Roofing (a) 2014 (Holmes x2) 1-0 v Whickham (h) 1989 (Nicholson) 2-0 v West Auckland Town (a) 1986 (McArdle, O.G.) 2-0 v Horden Colliery Welfare (a) 1972 (Nesbitt, Rutherford) 3-1 v Penrith (a) 1970 (Orrick x2, Veck)

2-2 v Stanley United (a) 2000 (N/A) 0-0 v Consett (h) 1985 (N/A) 2-2 v Evenwood Town (a) 1978 (Moore x2) 1-1 v Whitley Bay (a) 1974 (Common) 0-0 v Tow Law Town (h) 1967 (N/A)

1-2 v Sunderland RCA (h) 2015 (Wilson) 2-4 v Newton Aycliffe (a) 2009 (Hunt, Hay) 0-6 v Morpeth Town (h) 2008 (N/A) 0-1 v Seaham Red Star (a) 2006 (N/A) 0-4 v Marske United (a) 1995 (N/A) 0-1 v Horden Colliery Welfare (a) 1961 (N/A)

Famous Birthdays From Around The World

Leon Knight (1982)

Neville Southall (1958)

Micky Stewart (1932)

The English forward, who came through the acclaimed Chelsea academy, made his name when he moved to Brighton & Hove Albion in 2003, scoring 32 goals from 106 appearances. His success with the Seagulls saw him move to Swansea, before featuring for the likes of Barnsley, MK Dons, and Rushden & Diamonds. He finished his playing career with NW Counties side Barnton.

Neville is a former international footballer who has been described as one of the best goalkeepers of his generation. He won the FWA Footballer of the Year award in 1985. After 39 appearances for Bury, he moved to Everton and really made a name for himself, making a whopping 578 appearances at Goodison Park. Was awarded an MBE in 1996.

Micky is an English former cricketer, coach and administrator. Born at Herne Hill, in south London, Stewart played first-class cricket for Surrey from 1954 to 1972 and also appeared in eight Test matches for England between 1962 and 1964. Stewart was also a footballer, playing outside right for the amateur side Corinthian-Casuals, Charlton Athletic and Wimbledon. In 1956 he played for the England amateur side in their match against France.

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THE FORM BOOK Lost

Won

Featuring Billingham Town

Played

Goals For

Top Goalscorers

Drawn

Goals Against

Clean Sheets

Red Cards

Dan Wilson

Guilherme Baltazar

Greg Purvis

Lewis McDonald

North Shields

Billingham Town

Billingham Townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Last Four Games Stockton Town (a)

Whickham (a)

Thornaby (a)

Northallerton Town (a)

1-2

0-1

4-1

Ebac Northern League Division One 12th September 2020

Ebac Northern League Division One 9th September 2020

Ebac Northern League Division One 5th September 2020

FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round 1st September 2020

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THE INTERVIEW

DAN WILSON Media Officer Ed Painter speaks with Dan about his return to North Shields after several very successful years away. To achieve success on the pitch, whether that be in the Premier League or Sunday League, you need a top scorer. However, acquiring such a talent is easier said than done. Ask any football manager and he/she will tell you exactly that. Last season, the Robins were led up front by Kyle Patton, who scored a whopping 23 goals, despite playing largely out wide as well as through the middle on occasion. However, what they were really missing was an out and out centre forward, who could act as a target man and allow the likes of Callum Smith, Cam Cunningham, Jamie Clark and Patton extra space in which to attack the goal.

even went as far to say that the Wilson was the best striker in the Northern League, after scoring 27 goals for the club last season. But as soon as the prospect of bringing the striker back to the Daren Persson Stadium became a reality, Marc Nash didn’t hesitate to secure the much sought after signature. “I think the end of May/ beginning of June the clubs agreed something,” admitted Wilson when asked about his return to the club. “Out of the teams I had spoken to, the only team I wanted to play for would be Shields. “I have a lot of mates still here and it is a great club.”

Step forward Dan Wilson, who makes his return to the club after prolific spells with now defunct Blyth AFC and current Division One rivals Seaham Red Star.

Last time Wilson featured for the club, having signed from Dunston UTS, he became a fan favourite, making 119 appearances and scoring 28 goals

Last season, Seaham manager Mark Collingwood, in an interview with the Sunderland Echo,

However, he found himself looking for a new club, after Marc Nash and Anthony

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Woodhouse took over the first team from former manager, and current South Shields coach, Brian Smith. Having sat behind former striker Ben Harmison, who now plays his football for Division One rivals Ashington, Wilson moved to Second Division side Blyth AFC, helping them to secure a comfortable promotion to Division One. After an unbeaten start to their 2018/19 season, the club resigned from the league and Wilson soon found himself suiting up for Seaham Red Star, where a host of former Blyth AFC players had moved to. But after two seasons at the Ferguson Motor Repairs Stadium, Wilson makes his returns to the club, with promotion the obvious target. However, when asked about his previous time at the club, the striker was quick to put focus on what he was going to do for the club, rather than what he had already done. “I don't see it as unfinished

business,” he explained. “I enjoyed the time I was at North Shields previously and it is great that a lot of the lads are still there. “I have played a lot more football and scored a lot more goals. “I don't think I have missed more than one game in the last two seasons so I would say I am a lot fitter as well. “I am looking forward to pushing up the league and challenging for promotion.” After a long and often uncertain summer, the Robins first competitive game came against Marske United in the FA Cup; a side which finished 5th in the division above Shields. In what was always going to be a seriously difficult game, the Robins were defeated 3-0, courtesy of three first half

goals, all of which came from North Shields mistakes.

“When the draw came out, I don’t think there was a harder game than Marske United away in that round. They are a top team in a higher division,” said Wilson. “We improved second half but if we want to get promoted, they are the teams we would face every week so I think we have learnt from it. “You always want a good run in the FA Vase/ FA Cup so the Tow Law game (19th) will be very important.” What has really benefitted Wilson in his return to the club is that rather than joining up with a team of players he has never played with before, the squad is largely the same. Players like Ryan Carr, Gareth Bainbridge, Gary Ormston, and Adam Forster still call the

Daren Persson Stadium home. “The core group of lads have been there since I was before,” explained Wilson. “They have added some good young players and the squad is full of great footballers now. “I feel I have settled in well and the dressing room is good also.” But it is not just his former Shields teammates he will be reuniting with at North Shields. Joining him in moving to North Tyneside is defender Anthony Myers, who spent the last two seasons with Seaham Red Star, and David Robinson, an attacking midfielder Wilson knows well, having played alongside him at Seaham Red Star and Blyth AFC years before that. Speaking of both Myers and Robinson, Wilson couldn’t be

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more delighted that the duo had signed on. “It is great to have them two on board as they are top players in the Northern League who would get into most teams in the division,” boasted Wilson. “Anth is a very commanding centre half who can also play, he improves the players round him. “Me and Robbo have played together now a good few years and I think it works well as we know each others games, “Even though I should probably pass him the ball more ha!” Looking forward to this season, after drawing 0-0 with Newton Aycliffe on the opening day, many of the clubs supporters will be hoping that the club can finally achieve what can only be described as a long-awaited promotion. When the 2019/20 campaign came to an abrupt end, the Robins were placed fourth, but Wilson believes that, despite missing out in such unfortunate circumstances, the aim should remain the same heading into this season. “I think the goal remains the same, finish as high as possible,” he said. “Anything less than promotion would be a disappointing season, with the squad we have. “Although, this season will be tougher as the league gets stronger.” As any striker will tell you, personal targets are something they take very seriously, especially with their success in front of goal such an important factor to any team. With Patton’s goals last season, the Robins came within a whisker of promotion. However, but with Wilson almost notching 30 goals for Seaham last season, he is hoping that he can achieve something similar this time around. “I was on 27 goals last season when we ended so I would have made it to 30. Anything round that this season id be happy with. “But as long as I am playing well and the teams winning that's the main thing.”

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Paul Robinson

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BILLINGHAM TOWN Ebac Northern League Div One

CLUB RECORDS Northern League Division Two Champions: 2018/19

Northern League Cup Winners: 2007/08 Teesside League Champions: 1978/79, 1981/82 Stockton & District League Division Two Champions: 1968/69 Durham Challenge Cup Winners: 2003/04 Durham Amateur Cup Winners: 1975/76

CLUB HONOURS Best FA Cup Performance: Fourth Qualifying Round (2000/01) Best FA Trophy Performance: First Qualifying Round (1985/86, 1986/87, 1989/90) Best FA Vase Performance: Fifth Round (1997/98) Record Attendance: 1500 v Manchester City (FA Youth Cup) 1985 Most Appearances: Paul Rowntree - 505 Most Goals: Paul Rowntree - 396

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BILLINGHAM TOWN was originally known as Billingham Social Club and was founded in 1967 by Tom Donnelly and Robbie Cushley. Tom, who played in Town’s first game back in 1968, has been secretary of Billingham Town since its conception until 2000 when he became Life president In 1968 Town joined the Second Division of the Stockton & District League and won the league title at the first attempt, playing at Mill Lane and the legendary slope – the top of the corner flag was level with the crossbar. Town stayed in the Stockton League until 1973 and won the Division A League title three times and the League Cup twice and also winning the Stockton Charity Cup twice. In 1974 Town were admitted into the Teesside League and remained members for eight years. During this time they won the League twice (1978-79 and 1981-82) and were runners-up once. In 1975 they were beaten finalists in the Durham Amateur Cup Final, but won the competition in 1976 and 1982. In 1982 the club took the golden opportunity of joining the newly formed Second Division of the Dryboroughs Northern League and changed its name to Billingham Town. After three years in the Second Division Town gained promotion into the First Division but were immediately relegated back to the Second Division in 1986. However, they bounced straight back in 1987 and lost to neighbours Synthonia in the final of the Durham Challenge Cup a year later. Another relegation followed in 199192, but they regained their place in the top flight in 1997-98 and have remained there since. After being runners-up in the Durham Challenge Cup in 1988-89 and 2001-02 Town eventually won the cup in season 2003-04 when manager Alan Robinson led them to a 3-1 victory over then UniBond side Bishop Auckland. Since 1981, ground improvements at the Bedford Terrace ground have resulted in new dressing rooms, a cantilever stand, hard terracing behind one goal, hard terracing and covered accommodation opposite the main stand. A refreshment room and a re-turfed pitch surrounded by an 8ft boundary fence around 5.5. acres.

Bedford Terrace is now recognised as having one of the more attractive grounds in the North-East. Floodlights were installed in the 1992-93 season with the official switch-on match against Middlesbrough F.C. After sever gales blew down one of the pylons, Town installed new floodlights in 2003. In the summer of 2007 Hartlepool United invested in Bedford Terrace and completely re-laid the football pitch to a depth of several feet and installed new drainage. The new pitch measurements and now exactly the same measurements of Pool’s Victoria Park. Also behind the scenes there has been a total facelift with new showers and central heating being put in the dressing rooms. Hartlepool now play the majority of their home Reserve

games at Bedford Terrace. The 2015/6 season saw the arrival of Manager Barry Oliver and assistant Graham Popple whom have brought stability to the club and managed a respectable finish season. The 2016/17 season was one of the club most exciting in recent years with a FA VASE run saw Town knocked by Cleethorpe Town in the 4th Round proper. The Lincolnshire side went on to make the final only to be beaten by South Shields. Also that year Craig Hutchinson broke the record for goals scored with a total of 59. At the end of the 17/18 campaign, stalwart of the club and long running Chairman & Secretary, Peter Martin announced his retirement from all club duties. Unfortunately the 2017-18 campaign saw the club rapidly decline off the field with volunteers leaving and attendances dropping dramatically. In January 2018 the Billingham Town Supporters Trust was set up which worked to oust the regime in charge, eventually taking over the running of the club facilities on 18th February after an EGM of club supporters and volunteers. Paul Beddow was voted in as the new Chairman of the Supporters Trust along with a strong committee behind him. The new committee immediately set about getting the club back on track which saw many ex-volunteers and supports return and rally around the club. At the end of the 2017-18 season, Manager James Hunter and his assistant Harry Taylor stood down from their positions, and the club moved swiftly to appoint familiar face Barry Oliver and ex-Thornaby manager Paul Edwards as a joint management team. With a strong team off the field and stability slowly returning to the club, hopes were high for the 2018-19 season. The team went unbeaten in the league till February 2019 and won the Second division title on the last day of the season with an 2-1 win at Heaton Stannington, before an massive away contingent narrowly beating neighbours Thornaby fc to the title . Craig Hutchinson won the League Golden boot award with 43 goals Recruitment for life in Division one has seen a number of players brought to the club by managers Barry Oliver and Paul Edwards who are continuing for an second season assisted by ex Blackburn Rovers player and last season Billingham Synthonia coach Craig Haley .Carl Morris and Martin Bennington are goalkeeper coaches and Harrison Hudson medical director In late August Barry Oliver and Craig Haley left the club Paul Edwards brought in ex Scarborough striker Neil Campbell as assistant manager . The 2019/20 campaign saw the club end up 10th after the corona virus made the season null and void

The club took an new name from the Billingham town supporters trust to a limited company 0n 3rd August 2019 now known as Billingham Town Association Football club Ltd, this was to establish an longer term development strategy for the club and development of the facilities at Bedford Terrace . The club established an Under 23 team playing in the DFA Sunday afternoon league and also the ground is home to Middlesbrough women FC .Season 2020/21 will see Barry Oliver as manager assisted by Drew Lambert, David Dickson ex Synners manager and Andy Lindridge former Town reserves coach .A new under 18 team has been created in DFA Saturday league. Paul Beddow stood down in late June 2020 as Chairman and director John Tough took over the role .Grants have been obtained to upgrade the clubhouse and floodlights/power supply for the new season

17/18

18/19

19/20

9TH

1ST

10TH

League Div Two

League Div One

Ebac Northern

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Alex Bruton (Midfielder)

Former Guisborough Town winger who played at Billingham Synthonia last season. Has a lot of pace and is great with the ball at his feet Cameron Wilson (Midfielder)

BILLINGHAM TOWN FIRST TEAM SQUAD Lewis McDonald (Goalkeeper)

Leon Carling (Defender)

Young goalkeeper who figured in Towns Second Division Title win. Signed from Marske United.

Much travelled cb who had a spell at Billingham Synthonia last season. Has also played for the likes of Marske United and Guisborough Town.

Nick Cranston (Goalkeeper)

Elliot May (Defender)

Young goalkeeper who signed in 2018, making his debut against Gateshead in the Durham Challenge Cup. Back-up to Lewis McDonald.

Midfielder who has mostly played at a lower level and is keen to make his mark this season in Division One

Cameron Holliday (Defender)

Stephen Oakley (Defender)

Former Darlington FC first team player who plays rightback. Has had spells in the Northern League with the likes of Northallerton and Durham City.

Assistant as well as a central defender. Signed in 2016 and went on to become captain. Had spells at Bishop Auckland and Synthonia.

Matty Lovatt (Defender)

Big defender with a keen eye for a tackle. Has had spells at the likes of Thornaby and Guisborough Town. Tom Hinchley (Defender)

Former Stockton Town central defender and midfielder. Another summer signing. Clayton McDonald (Defender)

Right-back who has had a previous spell at Billingham Town.

Dominic Joynes (Defender)

2nd spell at Town as a left back or as an attacking left sided player. Clubs include Darlington RA, Billingham Synthonia and Crook Town. Brandon Kirkbride (Defender)

Initially came on loan from Spennymoor Town as a striker in 2017 but reverted to central defence. Had a brief spell at Redcar Athletic.

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Second season with Town lively forward signed from Stockton town in January 2020. Matty Wilson (Midfielder)

Former Middlesbrough FC youth winger, very tricky on his day. Played for Synthonia last season and also in Sweden with Boden. Daniel Boyle (Midfielder)

Former Hartlepool United youth player who impressed at Billingham Synthonia last season. Chris Emms (Midfielder)

Attacking midfielder. Won league title with Spennymoor Town. Previous spell at Town as well as Synthonia, Northallerton Town and Crook Town. Matthew Osmond (Midfielder)

Played for Town during 2016/17 in central midfield. Can also play as full-back. Clubs include Billingham Synthonia and Thornaby. Liam Pritchard (Midfielder)

Young winger who figured briefly last season having signed form Marske United. Gee Baltazar (Midfielder)

Signed in the summer after impressing on trial. Full of pace and trickery. Last played for Benfield.

Connor Dunlavey (Forward)

Good on the ball and can chip in with a goal. Has had a previous spell at Town before moving on to Northallerton Town. Re-signed for the club in August. Chris Dickinson (Forward)

Much travelled for someone so young. Began his career at York City before spells at Annan Athletic and West Auckland. 3rd spell at Town. Ashley Lavan (Forward)

Another 2016 signing who arrived as a midfielder before becoming a striker. Brief spells at Guisborough Town and Redcar Athletic before resigning in 2020. Danny Earl (Forward)

Striker who has had spells with Town and Synthonia. Other clubs include Norton & Stockton, Shildon and Guisborough Town. Strong in air and a good finisher.

Top Scorers

Attendances

League Position

Gee Baltazar - Midfielder - 2

V Thornaby (a) - 300

15 Consett (W0 D0 L0)

Danny Earl - Striker - 1

V Stockton Town (a) - 300

16 Whitley Bay (W0 D0 L0)

Ashley Lavan - Striker - 1

V Northallerton Town (a) - 194

17 BILLINGHAM TOWN (W0 D0 L2)

Chris Emms - Midfielder - 1

V Whickham (a) - 122

18 Bishop Auckland (W0 D2 L2) 19 Ashington (W0 D2 L2)

Barry Oliver (Manager) Stephen Oakley (Assistant)

Andrew Lambert (Coach)

Martin Bennington (Physio)

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FIRSTS & LASTS Nick Cassidy

First car that you owned: White Suzuki swift, rapid.... First football shirt you owned: 96/97 Middlesbrough away shirt, absolute iconic Boro strip! First footballer you idolised? Juninho at Middlesbrough. I had his name on my shirts every year as a kid First pair of football boots you owned: A grey pair of Adidas predator mania, unbelievable boots First thing you do when you get home from a game/training: Definitely eat as much as I possibly can... I’m always starving! Last thing you watched on TV: Final day of The Northern Trust PGA tour golf, Dustin Johnson 30 under par for the tournament, absolute legend Last thing you bought: New Puma trainers for the new seasons kit at work. Not very exciting! Last football game you watched: Newcastle v Leicester on New Year’s Day. 30 Leicester and was a Maddison masterclass. Last teammate you want to be stuck in a lift with:

Paul Van 100%, the kid has got way too much energy so god knows what he’d be like stuck in a lift Last time you cried with laughter: I think it must of been during lockdown. We had zoom quizzes every week with the lads from work and some of the answers were frighteningly stupid. Some serious questions were asked of a few!

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NORTH SHIELDS FIXTUR Results

Att

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

Bexto

12/09/20

SEAHAM RED STAR (a)

3-1

152

Purvis

Cassidy

McDonald

Ormston

New

Bexto

16/09/20

BILLINGHAM TOWN (h)

19/09/20

TOW LAW TOWN (h) FA Vase FQR

21/09/20

SOUTH SHIELDS (h) (FAYC)

23/09/20

GUISBOROUGH TOWN (a)

26/09/20

SHILDON AFAC (h)

30/09/20

HEBBURN TOWN (h)

03/10/20

WEST AUCKLAND TOWN (a)

07/10/20

NORTHALLERTON TOWN (a)

10/10/20

WHICKHAM (h)

17/10/20

RYHOPE CW (a)

24/10/20

BISHOP AUCKLAND (a)

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

Used Subs

Patton

Ormston

Wilson

Carr (c)

P Robinson

D Robinson

Cunningham

D Robinson

Wilson

Carr (c)

Smith

Cunningham

Forster (c)

Wilson 3

D Robinson

Smith

Ref Mr M East

Cunningham

Smith

Bainbridge

Cartwright

Spooner

Mr A Clark

Shepherd

P Robinson

Spooner

Mr D Burrows

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DIVISION ONE TABLE 2020/2021 CLUB NAME

PTS

Northallerton Town

Newcastle Benfield

Guisborough Town

Shildon

Stockton Town

North Shields

Frickley Athletic 3 Newcastle Benfield 1 Consett 2 Ossett United 2 (5-4 Pens) Penrith 1 West Allotment Celtic 3 Billingham Town 1 Stockton Town 2 Guisborough Town 1 Tadcaster Albion 2 West Auckland Town 3 Ashington 3 Hebburn Town 2 Pontefract Collieries 2 (3-5 Pens) Kendal Town 0 Bishop Auckland 5 Thornaby 0 Sunderland RCA 2 Newton Aycliffe 1 Shildon 1 Seaham Red Star 1 North Shields 3 Northallerton Town 1 Whickham 0

Whickham

Wednesday 9 September 2020

Hebburn Town

Penrith

Thornaby

Newton Aycliffe

Seaham Red Star

-2

Saturday 5 September 2020

Sunderland RCA

Ryhope CW

Consett

Whitley Bay

Corinthian 1 Hebburn Town 1 (3-4 Pens) Consett 1 Bitton 0 Ashington 1 Newcastle Benfield 2 Bishop Auckland 0 Northallerton Town 1 Shildon 5 West Auckland Town 0 Stockton Town 2 Guisborough Town 2 Sunderland RCA 1 Ryhope CW 1 Thornaby 1 Billingham Town 0 North Shields 0 Newton Aycliffe 0 Seaham Red Star 0 Whickham 0

Billingham Town

-2

Bishop Auckland

-2

Ashington

-4

West Auckland Town

-9

Recent Results Saturday 12 September 2020

Thornaby 1 Penrith 2 Guisborough Town 5 West Auckland Town 1 Stockton Town 3 Ashington 0 Newcastle Benfield 1 Bishop Auckland 0 Northallerton Town 0 Seaham Red Star 0 Whickham 2 Billingham Town 1

Tuesday 8 September 2020 Hebburn Town 2 Shildon 0

Wednesday 2 September 2020 Bishop Auckland 1 Hall Road Rangers 0 Stockton Town 3 Shildon 0 Guisborough Town 1 Newton Aycliffe 0 Heaton Stannington 2 West Auckland Town 3

DIV ONE TOP WEEKLY ATTENDANCES GAME

ATTENDANCE

GOALSCORERS

Newton Aycliffe 1 Shildon 1

181

Ben Reay (NA) David Palmer (SH)

Seaham Red Star 1 North Shields 3

152

Luke Sullivan (SRS) Dan Wilson x3 (NS)

Northallerton Town 1 Whickham 0

122

Charlie Graham (NT)

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DIVISION TWO TABLE 2020/2021 CLUB NAME

PTS

Birtley Town

Willington

Easington Colliery

Bedlington Terriers

Ryton & Crawcrook Albion

Jarrow

Recent Results Saturday 12 September 2020 Crook Town 0 Marske United 2 Penrith 1 West Allotment Celtic 0 Billingham Synthonia 1 Bedlington Terriers 2 Brandon United 3 Sunderland West End 0 Carlisle City 2 Esh Winning 1 Jarrow 3 Durham City 1 Redcar Athletic 1 Newcastle University 0 Willington 3 Heaton Stannington 2 Tow Law Town 1 Ryton & Crawcrook Albion 3

Friday 11 September 2020 Birtley Town 4 Chester-le-Street Town 3

Newcastle University

Redcar Athletic

-2

Easington Colliery 3 Durham City 2

Carlisle City

-4

Wednesday 9 September 2020

Billingham Synthonia

Brandon United

Crook Town

Tuesday 8 September 2020

Esh Winning

-1

Tow Law Town 0 Sunderland West End 2

Sunderland West End

-1

Thursday 10 September 2020

Birtley Town 1 Jarrow 0 Billingham Synthonia 5 Carlisle City 0 Redcar Athletic 1 Esh Winning 0 Crook Town 1 Newcastle University 2 Ryton & Crawcrook Albion 1 Heaton Stannington 1

Saturday 5 September 2020 Bedlington Terriers 1 Ryton & Crawcrook Albion 0 Birtley Town 1 Washington 1 Crook Town 3 Redcar Athletic 0 Durham City 3 Willington 4 Easington Colliery 2 Billingham Synthonia 1 Esh Winning 3 Brandon United 2 Heaton Stannington 1 Carlisle City 1 Newcastle University 1 Tow Law Town 2 Jarrow 0 West Allotment Celtic 0

Tow Law Town

-3

Heaton Stannington

-1

Washington

West Allotment Celtic

Wednesday 2 September 2020 Crook Town 1 Yorkshire Amateur 1 (5-3 Pens) Heaton Stannington 2 West Auckland Town 3

Chester-le-Street Town

-1

Durham City

-4

DIV TWO TOP WEEKLY ATTENDANCES GAME

ATTENDANCE

GOALSCORERS

Redcar Athletic 1 Newcastle University 1

205

Jordan Rivis (RA) Niza Chilufya (NU)

Jarrow 3 Durham City 1

129

Adam Lennox x3 (JA) Abdul Wahab (DC)

Willington 3 Heaton Stannington 2

121

Lewis Martin x2 (WI) Bradley Burns (WI) Jonathan Wright (HS) Lee Johnson (HS)

Tow Law Town 1 Ryton & Crawcrook

119

Joe Shepherd O.G. (TLT) Louis Anderson (RACA) Matthew Law (RACA) Callum Turnbull (RACA)

Brandon United 3 Sunderland West End 0

Kai Hewitson x2 (BR) Reece Brown (BR)

Carlisle City 2 Esh Winning 1

Robert McCartney (CC) Ben Palmer (CC) Matthew Allison (EW)

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TOP GOAL SCORERS 2020/2021 Division One

Division Two

NAME

CLUB

GOALS

NAME

CLUB

GOALS

Graeme Armstrong

Hebburn Town

D’Andre Wainwright

Durham City

Nathan Mulligan

Stockton Town

Daniel Kent

Crook Town

Jordan Blinco

West Auckland Town

Kai Hewitson

Brandon United

Dan Wilson

North Shields

Adam Lennox

Jarrow

Guilherme Baltazar

Billingham Town

Niza Chilufya

Newcastle University

Michael Roberts

Stockton Town

Lewis Martin

Willington

Dylan Elliott

Sunderland RCA

Ben Jackson

Billingham Synthonia

Carl Lawson

Consett

Jay McLean

Esh Winning

Sonni Coleman

Guisborough Town

Kyle Middleton

Easington Colliery

Nathan Guru

Guisborough Town

Kaleb Young

Birtley Town

Max Brown

Penrith

Ryan Drane

Birtley Town

Paul Brayson

Newcastle Benfield

Michael Baxter

West Allotment Celtic

Div One Top ‘Keepers

Div Two Top ‘Keepers

NAME

CLUB

CLEAN SHEETS

NAME

CLUB

CLEAN SHEETS

Tom Dawson

Northallerton Town

Finlay Hodgson

West Allotment Celtic

Callum Roberts

Stockton Town

Callum Corkhill

Bedlington Terriers

Andy Jennison

Seaham Red Star

Ronan Makepeace

Crook Town

Nick Liversedge

Bishop Auckland

Jak Wells

Jarrow

Robert Dean

Sunderland RCA

Neal Bussey

Sunderland West End

Div One Red Cards

Div Two Red Cards

NAME

CLUB

RED CARDS

NAME

CLUB

RED CARDS

Jack Cooper

Newcastle Benfield

Niall McGoldrick

Easington Colliery

Oliver Martin

Hebburn Town

Dean Imray

Heaton Stannington

John Howard

Northallerton Town

Maurice Kone

Durham City

Mark Waite

Seaham Red Star

Ehizojie Oifoh

Newcastle University

Andrew Shepherd

Northallerton Town

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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

BRADLEY SKIRPAN

TOM BEXTON

WAYNE BUCHANAN

ANDREW CARTWRIGHT

NICK CASSIDY

ROBBIE CHRISTIE

JACK DONNISON

230

CHRIS MCDONALD

ANTH MYERS

PAUL NEW

RHYS WILLIAMS

RYAN CARR

224

JAMIE CLARK

CAM CUNNINGHAM

ADAM FORSTER

254

DAVID HALL

GARY ORMSTON

209

DAVID ROBINSON

PAUL ROBINSON

105

CRAIG SPOONER

PAUL VAN-ZANDVLIET

GARETH BAINBRIDGE

244

164

KYLE PATTON

COLEBY SHEPHERD

CALLUM SMITH

DAN WILSON

121

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NEXT UP ON THE ROAD

GUISBOROUGH TOWN Wednesday 23rd September Kick-Off 7:30pm Ebac Northern League Div One

Ground Info King George V Ground, Howlbeck Road, Guisborough, Cleveland, TS14 6LE, UK

By Car

Get on A19 in Wallsend from Waterville Rd and A193. Follow A19 and A171 to Middlesbrough Rd in Guisborough. Continue on Middlesbrough Rd. Drive to Howlbeck Rd.

By Train

By Bus

Take the metro from Meadow Well/North Shields to Monument, changing onto the green line before travelling to Central Station. Take the Transpennine Express service to Liverpool Lime Street, getting off at Darlington. From there, take the Northern Rail service to Saltburn, get off at Middlesbrough, and walk to Centre Square. Take the 5 Sapphire to Easington, before getting off at West End Avenue. Walk the rest of the way.

From the Daren Persson Stadium, walk to Waterville Road-Silkeys Lane and take the 310 Cobalt & Coast service to Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Get off at Haymarket and walk to Eldon Square, before taking the X9 service to Middlesbrough. Once there, change to X93 Max service to Scarborough, before getting off at Roseberry Mount. Once there, walk the rest of the way to the ground. P39: Official North Shields Match Programme @NorthShieldsFC #HowayTheRobins

North Shields

Billingham Town

Manager: Marc Nash

Manager: Barry Oliver

Greg Purvis

Lewis McDonald

Bradley Skirpan

Nick Cranston

Tom Bexton

Cameron Holliday

Wayne Buchanan

Matty Lovatt

Andrew Cartwright

Tom Hinchley

Nick Cassidy

Clayton McDonald

Chris McDonald

Leon Carling

Anth Myers

Elliot May

Paul New

Stephen Oakley

Ryan Carr

Dominic Joynes

Robbie Christie Jamie Clark Cam Cunningham

Brandon Kirkbride Alex Bruton

Cameron Wilson

Adam Forster

Matty Wilson

David Hall

Daniel Boyle

Gary Ormston

Chris Emms

David Robinson

Matthew Osmond

Paul Robinson

Liam Pritchard

Craig Spooner

Gee Baltazar

Paul Van-Zandvliet

Connor Dunlavey

Gareth Bainbridge

Chris Dickinson

Kyle Patton

Ashley Lavan

Coleby Shepherd

Danny Earl

Callum Smith Dan Wilson

North Shields v Billingham Town Whickham v Guisborough Town Heaton Stannington v Billingham Synthonia West Allotment Celtic v Crook Town Bishop Auckland v Whitley Bay Penrith v Ryhope CW Birtley Town v Tow Law Town Sunderland West End v Redcar Athletic

Tow Law Town (h)

Next Up

Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Games

Referee: Adam Nichol I Assistant Referees: Charles Ford & Ryan Morris

Saturday 19 September (3pm) FA Vase First Qualifying Round South Shields (h) Monday 21 September (7pm) FA Youth Cup