Official North Shields Match Programme
29th January 2019 | 7:30pm KO Daren Persson Stadium
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IN TODAYS ISSUE Page 4: Today’s Fixtures Page 5: Chairman’s Corner Page 7: Manager’s Notebook Page 8: North Shields Squad Profiles Page 10: North Shields Player Stats
NORTH SHIELDS FC
Page 11: Results Grid
Daren Persson Stadium
Page 12: Northern League Round Up
West Percy Road
Page 14: Northern League Tables
North Shields
Page 16: From Kingsley Park To The Morgue
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Page 17: North Shields Club History Page 18: Match Report Page 20: Feature Interview Page 22: Match Report Page 24: Ryton & Crawcrook Albion Club History Page 26: Ryton & Crawcrook Albion Player Profiles Page 29: It’s In The Numbers Page 31: Locker Room Lo-Down Page 33: On This Day Page 34: 2019/20 Season Grid
CLUB OFFICIALS
Chairman: Alan Matthews Club President: Malcolm MacDonald Honorary Vice President: Dave Thompson
Deputy Chairman: Trevor Campbell Club Treasurer: Mike Taylor Club Secretary: Sean Redford Commercial Managers: Steve Arkle & Carl Redhead Lottery Manager: Sam Cave Gateman: Joe Cave
Page 39: On The Road
Maintenance Manager: Mick Woodhouse
Page 40: Squad Lists
Player Liaison: Bob Scott Club Historian: Trudi Thompson
MEDIA TEAM Head of Media: Sean Mulligan Media Officer/Programme Editor: Ed Painter Club Photographer: Chris Chambers
WHICKHAM
V
GUISBOROUGH TOWN
SHILDON
V
JARROW
NORTH SHIELDS
V
RYTON & CRAWCROOK ALBION
WEST ALLOTMENT CELTIC
V
SEAHAM RED STAR
RYHOPE CW
V
NEWTON AYCLIFFE
WEST AUCKLAND TOWN
V
SUNDERLAND RCA
CONSETT
V
WHITLEY BAY
HEBBURN TOWN
V
NEWCASTLE BENFIELD
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FA Vase Winners: 2015
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NCEL League Cup Winners: 1992
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European Amateur Cup Winners: 1969
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NCEL Presidents Cup Winners: 1992
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FA Amateur Cup Winners: 1969
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Northern League Division One Winners: 1968/69
Northern Counties League Winners: 1960/61
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Northern Counties Cup Winners: 1961
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NEL Division One Winners: 1949/50
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NEL Division Two Winners: 1928/29
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NEL League Cup Winners 1945, 1957
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Northumberland Senior Cup Winners: 1906, 1912, 1938, 1948, 1954, 1958, 1960, 1966, 1976, 1979, 1991, 2016
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Northern League Division Two Winners: 2013/14
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Northern League Cup Winners: 1969, 1972
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Wearside League Winners 1998/99, 2000/01, 2003/04
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Northern Alliance Winners: 1906/07, 1907/08
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NCEL Premier Winners: 1991/92
CHAIRMAN’S CORNER Tonight it's back to League Cup action as we welcome the officials, players and supporters of Ryton & Crawcrook Albion to The Morgue for tonight's game. We got to this stage of the competition by winning our group. We now enter the knockout matches and obviously we would like to make progress, following our successful win against West Allotment Celtic in the Northumberland Senior Cup last Wednesday here at the Morgue. That win of course was followed by our hard fought victory at Seaham Red Star in the league. The games really are coming thick and fast now. That is the welcome penalty of having a successful team on the pitch. At Seaham, Kyle Patton notched another two goals, he's in top form at the moment, and it's great to watch the goals flowing. Things are getting tighter and tighter at the top of the league and other than Stockton, no one can predict who the final three will be at the end of the season. All we can do is to get behind the team and give the players our full support. I mentioned Cam Cunningham and Paul Van in out last programme. It was great to see both of them back in action at Seaham. Here's hoping their recovery continues tonight, and they both get some game time.
Back to tonight and the task at hand. Just like Allotment, Ryton & Crawcrook are among the pace setters in division two, and pushing for promotion. Just like last weeks game I expect this one to be just as tough. So here's hoping we can get over the line and into the hat for the next round of the competition. Up the Robins
Alan Matthews
MANAGER’S NOTEBOOK Good Evening and welcome to our fans and the Ryton players, officials and supporters for this last 16 league cup tie. We have negotiated the group stage with 3 wins and a draw, with our opponents finishing second in their group, including a tremendous result when they defeated Stockton. Manager Tony Fawcett has got his side right in the promotion mix this year and they look well placed to secure a top four place on offer. Obviously losing former youngster Jack Cooper to Benfield is a blow but they have responded well and produced an excellent 5-0 win against Bedlington on Saturday. I’ve been very happy with our recent results since we lost at Shildon before Xmas, which ended our run. I think five wins from six games since shows the quality and desire we have to keep pushing this season. I admit the only blemish was a very poor 2nd half showing against RCA in that recent period. We are lying 5th in the league and well in touch with everyone above apart from Stockton. We are in the Semi Finals of the NFA Senior Cup again but this time we are guaranteed a massive game once the draw is made. Tonight’s game offers another opportunity that we will be going all out take. I was very happy to welcome Cam back into the team on Saturday at Seaham, after he missed a month following a bad bout of the mumps. With Cam, Fozzy back and Paul Van close to full fitness, we are getting near to full strength and with Gaz Bainbridge back in training, hopefully we can kick on during the last few months of the season. Lastly, the final word has to go to Gary Ormston who made his 200th appearance on Saturday. To have those appearances in his thirties it is testament to his attitude, fitness and love of the game; to be still churning out consistency week after week. Sadly, it looks like a dying breed of player that can keep high standards for many years and play for pure enjoyment well into their thirties. We are fortunate to have a couple more in Bucks and Robbo. Hopefully their brilliant examples can rub off on our younger lads. Enjoy the game,
Marc Nash
M
Sponsor: Sam & Joe Cave
Marc Nash Nashy joined North Shields in 2018 from near rivals Whitley Bay. Marc has managed the Bay Reserves before moving to their first team. Mark also works at TyneMet College as a coach and is also UEFA B licensed.
GK
Sponsor: Ed & Craig Cramman
AM
Sponsor: Mick Laidler
Anthony Woodhouse Woody is a former player who followed Marc from Whitley Bay in 2018. Previously had a stint in charge of Division One side Newcastle Benfield. Also went on to make 27 appearances for the Robins.
GK
Sponsor: Graham New
FT
Sponsor: Mike Taylor
Steve Swinyard Steve is a UEFA B licensed coach and former assistant to Woody. He also spent some time in a coaching position at Ashington as well as spending time working at the Newcastle United foundation.
DF
Sponsor: George Wilson, Mick Lowden & Ian Goicoechea
P
Sponsor: Alan Matthews
Graeme Scott Graeme joined the Robins in the summer of 2019. He is a Clinical Operations Manager Paramedic and also has coaching experience coaching with Cullercoats U13’s. Will play a big role in keeping the Robins ticking.
DF
Sponsor: The Reed Family
Greg Purvis
Bradley Skirpan
Paul New
Jack Donnison
Greg joined the Robins in 2018 from now defunct Team Northumbria. He is a extremely talented keeper who is a rock at the back for this North Shields team. Has previously spent time at Sunderland Academy.
Young shot-stopper who joins us from Blyth Spartans reserves. Made an impressive debut against Guisborough and will look to push Greg all the way for the number one jersey.
Paul, a former defender for the Royal Marines and the Royal Navy, joins the Robins after a spell in Cornwall with St Blazey. Previous to that, he spent four years with Darlington Railway Athletic. Can play anywhere in defence or
A solid fullback whose love for a tackle has made himself a firm fan favourite with the Robins faithful. He is a confident defender as well as a excellent attacker who can strike fear into the opposition defenders.
DF
Sponsor: Tommy Crawford
DF
Sponsor: Trevor Campbell
DF
Sponsor: Eden Dene Tree Services
DF
Sponsor: The Fraser Family
Chris McDonald
Ben Christensen
Rhys Williams
Wayne Buchanan
Chris joins the Robins from Morpeth Town, having also played for Berwick Rangers and Whitley Bay. Chris is strong, versatile and knows how to score the odd screamer. Played under Nash whilst playing at Hillheads Park.
Ben is an experienced defensive player who will not shy away from a battle on the pitch. He is comfortable playing anywhere across the defence. the Robins fought off a lot of competition to secure his services for the rest of this season.
Rhys joins the Robins after spending last season with Division Two side Washington as their captain. A combative defender with bags of potential, Rhys also played for Hebburn Town in their most recent promotion from Division Two in 2018.
Wayne is an experienced centre-half who joins the Robins from Division One rivals Ashington. He counts Gateshead, Blyth Spartans, Morpeth Town and plenty more as his former clubs. A no-nonsense player who adds strength and reliability to the team.
MF
MF
Sponsor: Paul Nelson
Sponsor: Mick Laidler
Sponsor: Anthony Beck
Marc Jacques
David Hall
Kyle Patton
Denver Morris
Marc joins the Robins after an exciting spell abroad in the United States where he was on a scholarship. A defender who played for Middle Georgia State University, Marc returns to his roots.
Joined the Robins from Whitley Bay in 2018. He played under Nashy during his time with the Bay and adds quality to our midfield. David has a serious amount of potential and has can snuff out opposition attacks.
Kyle joins the Robins in the summer of 2019 from Bishop Auckland. A diminutive winger who has pace to burn, Kyle also chips in with the goals and assists. Another former Nashy player during his time at Whitley.
He returns home after spells with West Auckland and Bishop Auckland. A versatile midfielder who won the Man of the Match award during our 2015 FA Vase win. Skilled player with endless amounts of energy.
DF
MF
Sponsor: Daytona Dave
MF
MF
MF
Sponsor: Steve Barras
MF
Sponsor: One Stop Stores
Sponsor: Dave Paterson
Gary Ormston
Josh Skivington
Cam Cunningham
Paul Robinson
A goal-scoring midfielder who is comfortable across the park. His experience will bring on the younger players and his 100% attitude will always be a huge plus to the squad.. He also scores a goal or two.
The youngster of the side at only 17 years of age. The attacking midfielder was released by Newcastle last year and has been up to Dundee. Josh signed for North Shields in 2018. Definitely one to watch.
Extremely talented young winger who burst onto the scene at Whitley Bay. Made the transition to adult football with ease and is tipped to go very far if he keeps his head down and works hard.
An experienced midfielder who joined from Morpeth Town and has bags of top level experience with Blyth Spartans. Won the FA Vase three times whilst at Whitley Bay and just doesn't score boring goals.
MF
Sponsor: Daytona Dave
MF
MF
Sponsor: Steve Barras
MF
Sponsor: John Lillford
Sponsor: Daytona Dave
Sponsor: John & Chris Sayers
Nick Cassidy
Adam Forster
Paul Van Zandvliet
Callum Smith
Nick joins us after an impressive two-season spell with Consett AFC where he played a pivotal part in the Durham Challenge Cup success in 2017. He has also comfortably played at rightback and loves to take a freekick or two.
Adam returns to the Robins from Blyth AFC. The talented midfielder also played for Blyth Spartans and will add quality to our team. He is also an FA Vase and Senior Cup winner. Replaced Kev Hughes as the Robins captain in 2019.
Local lad Paul is another product of Tyne-Met College. His performances last year attracted the attention of Sheffield United. Paul’s box to box and powerful style will no doubt propel him to be a fans favourite in time.
An exciting left winger who came through the Newcastle United setup, impressing as a member of their under 23 squad. Spells at Newcastle and Hull led him to Dunston UTS before joining the Robins
ST
MF
ST
Sponsor: Daytona Dave
Sponsor: Sean Taylor
Ryan Carr A speedy attacker with an eye for goal. He progressed through the ranks at AFC Farsley before returning North. Scored the late winner in the 2016 Senior Cup Final against Blyth.
PLAYER NAMES
ST
Sponsor: Ed Painter
Gaz Bainbridge
Scott McCarthy
A man who bleeds North Shields Football Club. Gaz has scored crucial goals at Wembley and St James’ Park. Since joining from Ashington, Gaz has gone on to score 160 goals.
He joins the Robins after spending last season with Newcastle Benfield. Marc was quick to snap up the attacker who is knows for his speed and his ability to score a spectacular goal or two.
LEAGUE APPS
LEAGUE GOALS
Sponsor: Carl Redhead
Connor Campbell
He returns to the Robins in 2019 after a seriously prolific spell with Heaton Stannington. Formerly of Whitley Bay A, the extremely talented striker will look to build on an impressive season.
CUP APPS
CUP GOALS
SUB APPS
CAREER APPS
CAREER GOALS
2
1
8
240
163
22
1
BAINBRIDGE, GAZ
2
BUCHANAN, WAYNE
15
1
7
CAMPBELL, CONNOR
12
2
6
3
10
31
5
CARR, RYAN
20
7
8
6
2
220
65
CASSIDY, NICK
22
5
1
1
28
1
CHRISTENSEN, BEN
3
4
2
9
0
2
2
0
8
39
9
248
12
CLARK, JAMIE CUNNINGHAM, CAMERON
14
4
3
FORSTER, ADAM
16
2
6
3
HALL, DAVID
5
29
0
JACQUES, MARC
2
2
0
11
23
5
McCARTHY, SCOTT
11
5
1
McDONALD, CHRIS
20
1
8
MORRIS, DENVER
3
NEW, PAUL
23
ORMSTON, GARY
21
1
6
1
30
1
1
6
2
200
18
3
1
21
17
5
PURVIS, GREG
22
8
ROBINSON, PAUL
10
6
SKIRPAN, BRADLEY
2
SMITH, CALLUM
4
1
SUMMERLY, JORDAN WILLIAMS, RHYS
10
18
4
PATTON, KYLE
10
1
80
1
PATTON, CALLUM
VAN ZANDVLIET, PAUL
33
2 4
2
5
1
3
3
29
20
1
11
61
0
98
14
2
0
4
8
1
1
160
8
3
13
2
1
15
0
0-3
3-2
WBA
0-0
WAT
1-4
5-3
THO
WHC
5-1
2-1
1-4
2-1
3-2
2-1
RCA
2-3
2-0
ST
2-4
2-2
2-3
1-2
3-0
2-0
SHI
3-3
2-0
SRS
2-2
2-1
3-0
PEN
RCW
1-2
0-0
NS
NT
2-3
2-4
1-1
5-1
HEB
1-4
3-1
2-9
2-1
0-5
2-2
0-3
2-1
1-2
0-0
3-2
2-3
0-0
CONSETT
NB
2-1
GUI
2-1
0-2
1-0
0-2
0-2
0-2
0-3
2-2
1-2
5-2
4-5
2-3
2-2
3-1
4-0
1-4
0-3
1-5
1-3
2-2
4-4
1-2
0-2
2-3
3-2
0-2
0-3
1-2
4-2
1-1
1-1
3-4
1-2
0-4
5-0
2-0
0-5
3-2
0-1
3-2
2-1
1-2
2-3
0-1
1-3
1-1
2-1
3-1
3-0
1-2
0-3
2-3
0-2
1-4
2-1
2-1
1-0
3-0
2-4
1-2
2-3
4-3
6-1
1-0
1-0
3-1
1-2
6-0
3-0
5-1
3-2
2-3
4-0
1-1
3-0
2-1
2-2
0-2
2-2
4-1
5-1
2-1
3-1
2-0
3-0
7-3
4-1
7-1
2-3
1-1
1-1
2-0
1-1
2-2
6-1
2-0
5-1
2-2
1-2
1-1
4-0
2-2
1-0
0-3
2-3
0-3
3-1
1-3
1-5
1-5
2-4
1-1
0-4
0-4
0-2
1-0
1-2
1-1
2-2
0-2
1-2
1-2
0-6
1-2
2-0
2-2
1-1
1-2
1-3
3-0
1-2
3-1
2-1
SUNDERLAND RCA
NA
4-1
ASHINGTON
CON
BILLINGHAM TOWN
3-0
BISHOP AUCKLAND
2-5
NEWTON AYCLIFFE
BA
GUISBOROUGH TOWN
1-0
NORTHALLERTON TOWN
4-1
HEBBURN TOWN
1-3
STOCKTON TOWN
2-1
NEWCASTLE BENFIELD
3-2
2-0
4-1
4-2
1-0
8-1
4-0
3-1
4-0
1-0
1-4
1-1
2-2
1-0
THORNABY
BT
NORTH SHIELDS
1-1
PENRITH
2-1
RYHOPE CW
3-1
SEAHAM RED STAR
0-3
SHILDON AFC
1-0
1-3
1-1
3-0
0-3
0-0
1-0
3-2
1-1
3-2
1-0
1-2
2-2
2-1
WEST AUCKLAND TOWN
0-5
0-0
3-0
0-2
1-2
2-0
3-2
2-1
1-0
0-3
3-1
5-0
2-0
WHICKHAM
ASH
5-1
2-2
2-6
4-3
1-0
3-1
2-1
2-1
1-2
1-0
1-1
4-4
2-0
1-2
WHITLEY BAY
DIVISION ONE ROUND UP Arguably the biggest game of the weekend was at Dean Street last weekend, with top of the table Stockton Town travelling to face Shildon in second. Despite coming under heavy pressure, the Anchors were able to secure a vital 2-0 win; a result which gives them even more breathing room at the top of Division One. Another statement of intent for Stockton is their acquisition of Jonathan Franks who, after a long professional career, has returned to where it all began for him.
It wasn’t just Stockton who benefitted from Shildon losing at home. Hebburn Town were able to leapfrog The Railwaymen into second place, after their comfortable 4-1 away win at Ryhope CW. After a mid-season wobble, and the additions of Mark Foden, Tom Potter and Michael McKeown, the Hornets have steadied the ship and look as fearsome a force as they have done this season. A tricky League Cup game against Newcastle Benfield awaits before a long trip south to face struggling Northallerton Town. Many thought that the loss of top scorer Dean Thexton to Shildon AFC would damage Newton Aycliffe’s hopes of challenging for a promotion spot. However, their fans need not worry as new signing Adam Burnicle, who joined the club from West Auckland Town, has settled in nicely and even helped the club to a dominant 4-0 away win against Sunderland RCA. Sitting in eighth place in the Division One table, but with games in hand on the teams above, Newton Aycliffe cannot be counted out, with a game against Ryhope CW between them and the next round of the League Cup. It has certainly been a very turbulent time at Billingham Town in recent weeks. After their manager left his post, they were to soon lose their top scorer Craig Hutchinson to Guisborough Town; a man who played such a key role in their promotion to Div One. No such replacement has been made of date but more important issues have taken a priority, such as the floodlight issues which have essentially reshuffled the Billy Town fixture list. With most home games now kicking off at 2pm, and a heft bill to fix the floodlights awaiting, it might prove to be a stressful end to their season.
Bottom of the league for such a long stretch of the season, Northallerton Town were handed a massive boost when they deservedly beat Whitley Bay 1-0 at home; only their second home win of the season. Whilst it might only lift them to 18th place, it shows that the club do have what it takes to compete in this Division; with the signings of Chris Stockton, Micky Rae and Nat Skidmore strengthening their playing squad. The fixtures don’t get any easier though as home games against Hebburn Town and fellow strugglers Penrith will no doubt test the club to its limits.
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DIVISION TWO ROUND UP After their defeat to North Shields in the Northumberland Senior Cup Quarter Final, Division Two leaders West Allotment Celtic were handed an immediate opportunity to bounce back when they travelled to Billingham Synthonia. In what was an incredibly close game, West came out 3-2 winners, courtesy of a Shane Jones double and a goal from Abubaker Salim. Seaham Red Star are the next team up in the League Cup, giving West yet another opportunity to prove they can match up against teams from Division One. The loss of Jack Cooper to Newcastle Benfield was a major blow to RACA in their pursuit of a promotion spot. Things also went from bad to worse when they lost 5-2 to fellow promotion rivals Crook Town; a game which saw two RACA players sin binned. However, clearly in the mood to wright all previous wrongs, they smashed struggling Bedlington Terriers 5-0, reasserting their position in the league as promotion contenders. The signings of Ross Thirlaway from Heaton and Michael Bell from Bedlington will help to strengthen an already strong team.
Replacing Connor Campbell, who scored a whopping 30 goals for the Stan last season, was always going to be a challenging task. After a bit of an up and down start to the season, Heaton Stannington have really settled and are on a very good current run of form. The signing of striker Michael Baxter from West Allotment has given them a dangerous threat at the top of the pitch and could, at the end of the season, prove to be a difference maker!
Similar to Heaton Stan, at the start of this campaign, Tow Law Town were at the wrong end of the table and wondering how they were going to turn things around. Thankfully for the Lawyers, the red-hot form of Matty Moffat has helped the club climb well away from danger; even to a point where promotion could be a possibility. Wins against Birtley Town, Crook Town, Brandon United, Sunderland West End and Washington have helped Tow Law become one of the form teams in the league. Is it all too little too late though?
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Poor old Brandon United, still rock-bottom of the league as we are set to enter the month of February. Whilst conceding far too many goals is an obvious problem to point out, their efforts in front of goal are an even bigger cause for alarm at Welfare Ground. So far this season, they have only managed to score a measly 21 goals, with Matthew Lovegreen their top scorer on only three! However, there is a little cause for optimism as in their last fixture against an impressive Willington side, they were able to hold them to a 0-0 draw; very against their current run of form. They are now only one point from second bottom Durham City whilst still having two games in hand.
DIVISION ONE TABLE 2019/2020 CLUB NAME
P
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
PTS
1
Stockton Town
24
19
4
1
58
13
45
61
2
Hebburn Town
27
17
4
6
73
44
29
55
3
Shildon
26
16
4
6
68
36
32
52
4
Consett
25
14
7
4
71
33
38
49
5
North Shields
24
14
4
6
49
36
13
46
6
Guisborough Town
23
13
2
8
37
29
8
41
7
West Auckland Town
25
11
7
7
49
29
20
40
8
Newton Aycliffe
22
13
1
8
49
37
12
40
9
Billingham Town
25
11
6
8
48
43
5
39
10
Bishop Auckland
28
11
4
13
55
57
-2
37
11
Newcastle Benfield
23
10
6
7
42
36
6
36
12
Sunderland RCA
22
10
4
8
41
42
-1
34
13
Whitley Bay
28
7
6
15
47
57
-10
27
14
Ryhope CW
23
7
4
12
32
55
-23
25
15
Ashington
24
7
2
15
30
58
-28
23
16
Penrith
25
5
5
15
30
58
-28
20
17
Seaham Red Star
24
4
7
13
34
62
-28
19
18
Northallerton Town
23
5
1
17
24
46
-22
16
19
Thornaby
24
4
4
16
28
61
-33
16
20
Whickham
23
4
2
17
26
59
-33
14
TOP LEAGUE GOALSCORERS
TOP WEEKLY ATTENDANCES
NAME
CLUB
GOALS
GAME
ATTENDANCE
Graeme Armstrong
Hebburn Town
31
Shildon v Stockton Town
722
Dale Pearson
Consett
30
Consett v Ashington
398
Dean Thexton
Shildon
27
West Auckland Town v Thornaby
179
Billy Greulich-Smith
Shildon
26
Northallerton Town v Whitley Bay
153
Jamie Owens
Stockton Town
24
Penrith v Guisborough Town
152
Dan Wilson
Seaham Red Star
22
Seaham Red Star v North Shields
135
DIVISION TWO TABLE 2019/2020 CLUB NAME
P
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
PTS
1
West Allotment Celtic
22
19
1
2
81
28
53
58
2
Redcar Athletic
24
15
5
4
51
30
21
50
3
Ryton & Crawcrook Albion
24
15
3
6
55
30
25
48
4
Crook Town
22
13
3
6
50
29
21
42
5
Carlisle City
23
13
3
7
56
49
7
42
6
Heaton Stannington
22
12
4
6
47
23
24
40
7
Jarrow
22
12
3
7
41
31
10
39
8
Billingham Synthonia
23
12
2
9
47
39
8
38
9
Tow Law Town
22
11
3
8
49
35
14
36
10
Easington Colliery
24
10
3
8
46
34
12
33
11
Birtley Town
21
9
3
9
32
29
3
30
12
Newcastle University
22
8
5
9
51
50
1
29
13
Willington
21
9
2
10
38
43
-5
29
14
Chester-le-Street Town
24
9
1
14
35
48
-13
28
15
Esh Winning
24
7
5
12
41
50
-9
26
16
Bedlington Terriers
21
8
1
12
38
54
-16
25
17
Sunderland West End
24
7
4
13
37
56
-19
25
18
Washington
25
4
2
19
29
65
-36
14
19
Durham City
22
2
2
18
16
74
-58
8
20
Brandon United
20
1
4
15
19
63
-44
7
TOP LEAGUE GOALSCORERS
TOP WEEKLY ATTENDANCES
NAME
CLUB
GOALS
GAME
ATTENDANCE
Adam Preston
Redcar Athletic
35
Redcar Athletic v Chester-le-Street Town
163
Shane Jones
West Allotment Celtic
28
Heaton Stannington v Birtley Town
157
Matthew Hayton
West Allotment Celtic
24
Easington Colliery v Crook Town
102
Robert McCartney
Carlisle City
22
Sunderland West End v Jarrow
90
Abubaker Salim
West Allotment Celtic
20
Billingham Synthonia v West Allotment Celtic
86
Liam McBryde
Jarrow
18
Brandon United v Willington
75
FROM KINGSLEY PARK TO THE MORGUE I remember the moment I was approached, as a student, by RACA about coming on board and helping their media output. I was walking through Eldon Square ahead of Newcastle United v AFC Bournemouth; my first time visiting St James’ Park. Having never worked for a sports team, I thought I must have been a different level of crazy as not long after Christmas, I was sat in a van on the way to my first Northern League away game against Tow Law Town. Fast forward to today and the couple of months I spent working with Ryton & Crawcrook Albion are among the best moments of my life; highlighted by our amazing E Armstrong Memorial League Cup run; seeing off Tow Law and Hebburn Town before losing 2-0 in the final against Chester-le-Street Town. But unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond my control, I knew that I would no longer be able to volunteer my time with a club I had become closely attached to. Coincidentally, about a week or two after I had come to this realisation, an advert from North Shields popped up on Social Media, asking for anybody who would be interested in becoming their new programme editor. I decided to throw my hat into the ring and sure enough, Sean Redford got in touch and invited me to the next home game against Penrith. It was an entertaining game, for the neutral at least, as North Shields were held to a 3-3 draw by the lowly Cumbrian side. Funnily enough, after a day or two of thinking, I had actually turned down the position with Shields, simply because as a trainee journalist, there simply wasn’t enough writing for me to justify coming on board. Telling me that he would get back to me, I was 100% certain that I had missed out as it had been several weeks of hearing nothing. I was so convinced that a move to North Shields was off the table, I had applied for a spot on the Hebburn Town media team. But rather surprisingly, I got an email soon after I started talking with the Hornets, saying that if I would come work with the Robins instead, I could do match reporting, on top of looking after the programme. This was all I needed to pull out of the race to work with Hebburn (a role my flat mate currently holds) and join the team at NE29. The first month of my first season (2018/19) was pretty rubbish by all accounts. Five straight losses had created something of an uncomfortable atmosphere at the Daren Persson Stadium. However, this all changed with an away trip to the free-spending Hebburn Town. We had put in a battling performance but despite goals from Gary Day and Lewis Suddick, we were 3-2 down with minutes remaining. That’s when Paul Robinson decided to have a shot from the half way line, catching Hebburn keeper Sam Taylor off his line; sending the visiting supporters, including commercial manager Steve Arkle, into raptures! From there, I could really get a sense of how big a club North Shields are and how well supported they are. I now consider myself a North Shields fan but as Sean Mulligan will know, when results are in, I will always immediately cast my eye towards how my friends at RACA had done.
Edward Painter - Media Officer
NORTH SHIELDS CLUB HISTORY
The club was formed in 1896 as North Shields Athletic, playing initially in the South Shields and District League. They subsequently became members of the Northern Combination and were runners-up of this league in the 1900– 01 season. The club moved to the Appleby Park ground at Hawkey's Lane, North Shields around 1900. After eight seasons as a Northern Combination club, in 1904 North Shields Athletic joined the Northern Alliance. They soon were successful, winning the league for two successive seasons in 1906–07 and 1907–08. Following this the team were admitted to the North Eastern League and North Shields Athletic remained members until 1914–15 when competition was suspended owing to the First World War. At least two players, Alan Grenyer and Harry Chambers went on to play for the full England team after starting their careers with North Shields Athletic. The club became North Shields F.C at the start of the 1928–29 season and were immediately divisional champions and promoted back to Division 1 of the North Eastern League where they remained playing (except for a seven-year suspension of the league caused by the Second World War) until 1958. North Shields achieved their best to date performance in the FA Cup in reaching the second round proper in 1933–34 (this feat was not equalled for forty-nine years). In the first round Shields defeated Midland League Scarborough 3–0 at Appleby Park. They were drawn away in the next round to local rivals Football League Third Division North club Gateshead who won the tie, 1–0. A few years prior to the war-time cessation, in 1936 the club saw their record attendance at Appleby Park of 12,800 in a local derby match against South Shields. In 1944–45 following the post war resumption of the league Shields won the league cup. Shortly afterwards in 1949–50 the team won the North Eastern League championship, achieved a second-placed finish in 1951–52 and took the League Cup winners crown again five years later. That season, 1956– 57, was to be temporarily their penultimate as members of the North Eastern League as that league disbanded after the 1957–58 campaign. North Shields joined the Northern League from the 1964–65 campaign and shortly thereafter achieved success. A year after joining they were runners-up and three years later with former Scotland defender Frank Brennan as manager North Shields recorded a unique quadruple in 1968–69 of league winners, league cup winners, FA Amateur Cup winners and joint winners of the Anglo Italian Amateur Cup (after an aggregate draw over two legs against Italian Amateur cup winners Almas). The FA Amateur Cup was the highest ranked nationwide cup competition for amateur clubs and in the 1968–69 final North Shields beat Isthmian League club Sutton United in front of 47,000 spectators at Wembley Stadium.[9] Shields were a goal down after only four minutes but won 2–1 with second half strikes from Richie Hall and Brian Joicey, both laid on by substitute Tommy Orrick a local ship yard worker. (North Shields Athletic 1995–1999) Despite it being a couple of weeks after the start of competition North Shields were accepted into the Division 2 of the Wearside League - a drop of 5 levels down the football pyramid. Former player Dave Callaghan became the manager and put a new team together. The clubs stay at this level was shortlived, earning promotion - as 1992–93 division 2 runners-up - to division 1 of the Wearside league. Initially the club played at their Appleby Park ground but after a few months relocated to St John's Green, Percy Main and thence for a couple of years from 1993–94 on to Swallow Sports Ground, Wallsend. Thereafter the club relocated back to North Shields to the Ralph Gardner Park which has since been developed into a 1,500 capacity stadium. Success on a national level followed the next season when "the Robins" won the 2014–15 FA Vase beating champions of the North West Counties League, Glossop North End. The final took place at Wembley Stadium and similar to the North Shields Amateur Cup triumph 46 years previously they came from a goal down to win 2-1 (after extra time) with Gareth Bainbridge and Adam Forster scoring. Along the way, a new attendance record of 1,500 was established at the Shields' Ralph Gardner Park stadium at the semi-final second leg match against Highworth Town in which the Shields triumphed 2–0. They also finished 4th in the Northern League First Division and only five points behind champions Marske United. 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. 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. This campaign in which Wembley skipper Kevin Hughes made his 300th appearance the side enjoyed a promising mid-season run of results which saw them put pressure on the top three.
Saturday, January 25, 2020 | Kick Off 3pm | Ferguson Motor Repairs Stadium | Ebac Northern League Division One
12 NORTH SHIELDS
SEAHAM RED STAR Subs (used): Myers, Tumilty, Dart
Subs (used): Campbell, McCarthy
Referee: Christopher Joyce
Attendance: 135
Subs (not used): Robinson, Williams, Paul Van-Zandvliet
Subs (not used): Steavens Goals: Wilson (57)
Goals: Patton (6, 32)
Purvis Cassidy
Buchanan
New
Forster (c)
Ormston Carr (c)
K Patton
McDonald
Cunningham
Smith Wilson Cahill-Taylor
Coulson Gardiner Gillesphey
Robinson (c)
Hailes
Young Weldon
Waite Bannon
A first half double from Kyle Patton helped North Shields to a closely-contested 2-1 win against Seaham Red Star.
In the 56th minute, after Paul New denied Seaham with a tremendous last-ditch tackle, the Star finally got on the score sheet.
Patton gave Shields an early advantage after six minutes; converting a Cam Cunningham cross from close range.
Wilson, under pressure from two defenders, manager to hook the ball over Purvis from the edge of the area.
The in-form attacker doubled the lead not long after, when he reacted quickest to a deflected Nick Cassidy freekick. Former Robin Dan Wilson pulled a goal back for Seaham at the start of the second half, with a lobbed finish under pressure. But Shields were able to hold on for an important three points at the Ferguson Motor Repairs Stadium. The Robins started on the front foot and after only six minutes, Cunningham collected a Cassidy cross before centering the ball to Patton; leaving the attacker to beat the keeper with a close-range shot. It took a while for the Star to settle into the game but in the 16th minute, Paul Gardiner’s ferocious drive took a wicked deflection to steer the ball behind for a corner. Starting up front for the Robins today, Callum Smith almost created a golden opportunity to double the lead. In the 21st minute, only for his cross to be smothered at the feet of Patton by Chris Bannon. Chances were few and far between but approaching the 31st minute, a deep cross from Jaden Cahill-Taylor got caught in the wind, almost catching Greg Purvis out at the far post before sailing behind for a goal kick. But only one minute later, the visitors had a deserved second goal, after Patton reacted quickest to a deflected Cassidy freekick; leaving the former Bishop Auckland attacker with a simple finish. Seaham reacted well to the latest setback, with Wilson muscling his way to the by-line before his cross-goal pass was blazed over by Richard Coulson from inside the six-yard box. The Robins were finishing the half strongly and could have had a third goal in the 36th minute, only for Cassidy’s dangerous freekick to drift narrowly over the crossbar. With half time fast approaching, the hosts were trying to get one foot back into the game, with David Robinson’s low drive comfortably saved by Purvis. The start of the second half saw more pressure on the Seaham goal, with good play from Cassidy and Gary Ormston releasing Patton on goal, only for Patton’s shot to take a deflection before going behind.
Seaham were beginning to threaten a lot more going forwards, with Wilson’s shot from an angle flying into the side netting in the 61st minute. However, the referee pulled the game back for a freekick, with Wilson having been fouled in the build up. Despite Mark Waite’s freekick crashing into the wall, Paul Weldon’s follow up effort came within a whisker of sneaking into the top corner. Straight from the goal kick, Cunningham fed Smith through on goal. After the former Dunston winger cut inside of Liam Gillesphey, Bannon blocked his goal bound shot before Scott Young could clear the ball to safety. The Seaham defence was at sixes and sevens as only one minute later, Ormston’s perfectly weighted pass found Cassidy in space, with the right-back’s volley whistling narrowly over. Having just been brought on, Connor Campbell almost made an immediate impact in the 66th minute when his towering header, from a Cassidy freekick, flew the wrong side of the upright. Wilson was proving to be a problem for the Shields defence and in the 68th minute, a header of his own, from a freekick on the right-hand side, forced Purvis into a fantastic save at his near post. Seaham continued to press hard in search of a levelling goal, but the Robins defence was proving a stubborn nut to crack They came ever so close to getting that equaliser as time was running out, when substitute Morgan Dart tried to emulate Wilson’s strike at the beginning of the half. This time, the Shields keeper was alert to the danger. The Robins could have wrapped up the game with minutes remaining, when substitute Scott McCarthy found the ball at his feet in the penalty area, following a Cassidy corner. Though his left-footed shot was charged down and blocked by Bannon, a poor clearance allowed Cassidy another chance to whip the ball into the area, with McCarthy volleying over from inside the penalty area. After today’s result, the Robins remain in fifth place, whilst Seaham Red Star occupy 17th.
ANTHONY WOODHOUSE As former Los Angeles Lakers Head Coach Phil Jackson said, “the strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each individual member is the team.” A great team ethic is certainly something March Nash and Anthony Woodhouse have been working tirelessly to introduce to the squad since they joined the club. We speak to Woody about tonight’s League Cup match and how important a role the supporters play in pushing the club forwards. Q: This season has seen the Northern League Cup get something of a facelift, with the introduction of a group stage before the standard knockout rounds. From a coach’s point of view, what are your thoughts on the changes? A: I know that the cup format has received some criticism, however I personally think it’s been great. We don’t carry a huge squad but this allowed us the opportunity to give players game time instead of going Saturday to Saturday. Q: Given how the club are actively chasing one of the three promotion places this season, is the League Cup seen as something of a distraction or can it help the team push on to the end of the season?
A: I wouldn’t say it was a distraction. As a manager and as a player, you simply want to win every game. Yes - Promotion is the ultimate goal but considering that we’re up against some large spenders who have bottomless budgets, we feel we’re competing and that’s all we can ask. We’ve got 3 things to play for and we’ll be going out to win every game from now until the end of the season. Q: Considering how much strength in depth we have in the team, it must make things incredibly difficult for you and Nashy when picking a starting eleven! A: You could say that but when the starting 11 are winning/performing as well as they have been then it makes it easier. But we are lucky to have options and competition all over the pitch and in all positions. I have to say, the dressing room is the best it’s been since we started the rebuilding of the side. Q: How soon after the end of last season were you and Nashy putting plans together for how you wanted the team to shape up for this campaign? A: I don’t think we stopped. We haven’t stopped now to be honest as we’re always looking to add quality to our current side. We’re already planning for next season. I know there were some long hours put in to get these lads we have and we’re very happy with the business we carried out. Q: Ryton & Crawcrook Albion have promotion hopes of their own after what has been an impressive season for them in Division Two. Will the message to the team before the game be not to take any notice of which division Ryton are in and to get the job done?
A: Absolutely. They’re a well respected club and do things right. We’ve a good relationship with them as we’ve loaned a couple of players to them last season. I’m sure if they regain a good run and spate of form they’ll be up there competing for a promotion spot. Q: Midway through the season, we saw Callum Smith and Callum Patton brought into the team, the latter of which on a short-term loan. What was the thinking behind bringing them in and what kind of an impact did/have they had? A: Patton is a player we had at Whitley Bay and progressed to Whitby. We were alerted of his loan availability and with the heavy winter schedule, we thought it was a good opportunity for both parties Smith is the type of player that simply doesn’t come up all the time. When we found he was available, we contacted Dunston & all three of us contacted him to show our intent and interest. He’s shown in spells what he’s got and I have no doubt he’ll become a favourite once he gets match fit and becomes a consistent starter. Q: Finally, the fans have certainly travelled in their numbers to support the Robins this season. How important has their backing been for the team? A: The fans are huge to this club. I don’t think they know how much impact they have on games. The lads love to kick to the Clubhouse end simply to score a last minute winner so they can celebrate with them. On a serious note, we, as a club, squad, group - whatever you want to call it need to stick together and we need each other to get to where we want to be. I’m hopeful of a big crowd tonight and I’m confident we can progress. Let’s hope we can go one place better than last season in this competition.
Tuesday, March 19, 2018 | Kick Off 7:30pm | Daren Persson Stadium| Mid Season Friendly
NORTH SHIELDS Goals: Gareth Bainbridge, Jack Cooper, Gary Day, Callum Johnston
41 Attendance: 70
RYTON & CRAWCROOK ALBION Goals: Scott Jasper
Purvis Donnison
Nearney
Hughes (c)
Hall
McDonald
Forster
McRoberts
Carr
P Robinson
Bainbridge Norris
Jasper
Davis
Moody
Dunn Dick
Luke
Turnbull
Below (c)
Hansen
Stephenson
Goals from Gaz Bainbridge, Jack Cooper, Gary Day and Callum Johnston secured the Robins a resounding 4-1 friendly win over Ryton & Crawcrook Albion.
After making a number of changes, Shields carried on where they left off, when Johnston’s shot from the edge of the box struck the post; with the keeper rooted to the spot.
Having struck the post early on, Bainbridge’s close-range headed effort gave the Robins the lead at half time.
However, three minutes into the second half, Ryton drew level when Jasper managed to outmuscle his marker before delicately chipping the ball over the onrushing Michael Robinson and into the back of the net.
A well-worked goal from Scott Jasper drew the visitors level shortly after the restart.
And with time running out, strikes from Day and Johnston gave the Robins a morale boosting win ahead of the league match against Shildon.
The home support didn’t have to wait too long for a response as in the 52nd minute, substitute Cooper worked his way inside the penalty area before shooting at goal, with the ball bobbling over the line despite the best efforts of Ryton fullback Mason Stephenson.
On a still night, it was the Robins who threatened to open the scoring first when a brilliant through ball found Sean McRoberts out on the wing, in the ninth minute, before the winger’s cross was plucked out of the air by Ryton keeper David Hansen.
Having fallen behind for the second time, the visitors did not let that deter them as they continued to press forward. More defending from the entire Robins defence managed to keep Jasper and his striking partner Sam Norris at bay.
After an evenly contested 15 minutes, the Robins began to dominate time in possession. In the 21st minute, a fizzing pass from Jack Donnison found Bainbridge before the striker thundered his effort from distance against the crossbar.
With the game entering the final 15 minutes, the hosts quality began to shine through and in the 75th minute, a fantastic run from Johnston, and a perfect cross to match, fell to Day on the edge of the six-yard box. After dummying his first shot, he emphatically hammered home to give Shields a two-goal advantage.
Cooper soon restored the lead after his shot was bundled over the line by a visiting defender.
Moments later, the Robins went close once again through the returning Adam Forster when he managed to round the keeper before firing at goal from an angle, only to see the ball blocked on the line. Pressure was beginning to mount on the Ryton defence and in the 25th minute, Donnison broke free down the flank before firing a dangerous cross into the box; one which Hansen did well to recover. However, four minutes later, the dam finally broke when a Paul Robinson cross found Bainbridge unmarked in the box, with the striker thumping his header into the back of the net. Despite going behind, the visitors kept themselves in the game, with some impressive defending from the Robins back line stifling the Ryton attack; keeping the score 1-0 heading into the break.
This goal seemed to be the straw that broke the camel’s back as only two minutes later, Johnston got himself deservedly onto the scoresheet when he headed home from close range after the ball was parried. Despite the now emphatic score line, Ryton still worked themselves into dangerous positions and with a little more of lady luck on their side, they could have very well added a second or a third. With Marcus Giles and Tom Hizzett making appearances for the Robins against Newcastle Blue Star, it was the turn of youth prospect Robbie Christie to get some valuable game time. In the 80th minute, some excellent play between the New Hartley Junior player and Josh Skivington almost resulted in another chance on goal, only for a defending to clear the ball to safety.
RYTON & CRAWCROOK ALBION TODAY’S VISITORS
Club Records • Biggest Home Win- 8-0 v Sunderland RCA (12/08/06) • Biggest Home Defeat 0-8 v Billingham Town (09/08/17) • Biggest Away Win- 8-1 v Alnwick Town (11/11/06) • Biggest Away Defeat- 0-10 v Shildon (27/10/10) • Highest Home Aggregate- 4-6 v Whitehaven (27/08/12) •
Highest Away Aggregate- 2-8 v Hebburn (21/04/12) and 0-10 v Shildon (27/10/10) • Highest Home Attendance- 473 v Whickham (28/04/17)
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Highest Away Attendance- 1044 v South Shields (10/10/15)
TODAY’S VISITORS Bedlington Terriers
Home 25/01/20
Crook Town
Away 18/01/20
Chester-le-Street
Home 11/01/20
Redcar Athletic
Home 08/01/20
Newcastle Uni
Away 04/01/20
CLUB HISTORY Shortly after the start of the 1970 - 71 football season John Oliver, the club’s first Secretary, and Les Robson were approached to see if a club could be formed quickly to take over the fixtures of Prudhoe and West Wylam Co-op who had just resigned from the Northern Combination League. After securing a loan from Ryton Social Club the club got permission to play football at Stargate. RYTON FC played their first Northern Combination League game, a 3-3 draw, against works team Parsons Athletic on Saturday 17th October 1970. The mid 1980’s saw the club transfer to Clara Vale for our home games & during this period Ryton won the Prudhoe Hospital Cup twice, the Northern Combination League Cup as well as the Durham County Trophy. Following the amalgamation, in 1988, of the Northern Alliance, the Northern Combination and the Northern Amateur Leagues into three divisions, Ryton were allocated a position in the First Division of the newly structured Northern Football Alliance League, winning that title in 1997, thus securing promotion to the Premier Division. Off the field, a lottery grant achieved in 1998, saw a further move to our current home at Kingsley Park. The club stayed in the Alliance until gaining promotion to the Northern League at the end of the 2004–05 season. 2005-06 marked our first campaign in the Northern League finishing a respectable 11th place in Division 2, followed by a 12 th place finish in 2006-07 then a commendable 3rd place in 2007-08 which gained us promotion to Division 1 for the 2008-09 season where we finished a very creditable 10th place. Unfortunately that was where the upward progress ended as the following season we finished 17th, then came the infamous 2010-11 season which saw us finish rock bottom with just 8pts, receiving a whole host of league & cup drubbings on the way including Shildon beating us 10-0 & 7-0 in the league & losing 8-0 at home to South Shields in the Vase. Coupled with the fact that our facilities are based in Crawcrook, and wishing to involve the local community further, the club sought, and was subsequently granted permission by The Durham FA, to change our name to RYTON & CRAWCROOK ALBION F.C. at the commencement of the 2011-12 campaign in which we finished 18th in our first season back in the Second Division. 2012-13 saw a slight improvement in fortunes with a 14th place finish. Then our new, very young outfit in 2013-14 under the guidance of new manager John Wilson, faced a tough campaign with survival the target, famously secured on our last match of the season. With the squad older and wiser, stability was achieved with a mid table finish in 14/15 2015/16 started under the stewardship of Wilson's former assistant Paul Dobie with Sunderland Academy coach Jordan Moore as coach but despite a decent start Paul resigned in October & was swiftly replaced by former Ryton player Craig Robson with Jordan remaining as coach. The campaign ultimately proved slightly disappointing with RACA losing every cup game & finishing only 16th in the table. 16/17 started even worse & Robson stood down, Moore moving up to manager before Peter Bryson took over in January 2017 with Jordan reverting back to a coaching role. However Brysa resigned just two months into the job & so Albion quickly acquired the services of Monkseaton boss Anthony Fawcett who steered the club away from relegation. Jordan moved to Whickham so Tony & new assistant Simon Moody transformed the squad in 2017-18 with a host of players from Monkseaton FC & North Tyneside signing on. A steady season followed culminating in an appearance in the E Armstrong Cup final, Albion’s first Northern League Cup final which we lost 0-2 to Chester-le-Street. 2018-19 started well, dipped badly then finished well with a run of eight games unbeaten leading to much optimism for 2019/20, especially after a pre-season of five wins and a draw.
RYTON & CRAWCROOK ALBION SQUAD 2019/20
Josh Graham (GK)
Goalkeeper signed from Newcastle Blue Star in July 2019. Younger brother of Ryan also signed from the same club and established as the regular no1.
David Hansen (GK)
Experienced keeper signed from Blyth Town in 2018 and was stand in for the regular keeper making six appearances in 2018-19. Has been out injured but ready to return.
Philip Holgate (GK)
Liam Barker (DF)
Goalkeeper signed in July 2019 who was Burradon FC’s player of the season following a spell with AFC Killingworth.
Traditional tough tackling centre half who has clocked up over 120 starts in his two spells at the club. Played for Tow Law in between.
David Below (DF)
George Bonner (DF)
Andrew Collins (DF)
Lee Crammond (DF)
Full back in his 2nd spell at RACA signing from West Allotment in 2015. A strong tackler who makes the odd dazzling run into opposition territory. Recently passed 250 apps.
Promising defender signed from Seaham Red Star in November 18. Previously with Middlesbrough’s academy, injury restricted to one appearance last season.
Defender signed from Monkseaton in June 17 but University limits his appearances although he impresses when available, adding steel to the rear-guard.
In his second spell at the club, a robust defender signed as cover while plying his trade at Willington Quay Saints.
Adam Dobson (DF)
Ryan Graham (DF)
Another signing from Newcastle Blue Star this close season. This experienced defender plays in a central defensive role.
Right-back signed from Newcastle Blue Star in the summer who is the older brother of goalkeeper Josh but out injured with a hand injury.
Jack Moody (DF)
Versatile player signed from Monkseaton in 2017. Racked up 39 starts in his first season at Kingsley Park & previously with Whitley Bay A. Usually plays left back.
Daniel Ord (DF)
Centre half signed in the close season who played for Gateshead FC reserves in the last campaign.
Alex Screawn (DF)
Joe Shepherd (DF)
Eoghain Sherrard (DF)
Callum Turnbull (DF)
Former Newcastle University defender who signed in August 2018 and gradually got more regular game time as the season progressed.
Solid looking defender who signed this summer having previously been with Blyth Spartans Reserves and Newcastle Benfield. Got his first RACA goal v Bedlington in August.
Former Team North defender who signed for Albion following a spell playing for Corinthians in his native Isle of Man. Won admirers in the few games played.
Longest serving player who has been RACA since 2012. Best seen in defence but can play up front. A strong header of the ball & penalty taker & just passed the 250 games milestone.
Liam Anderson (MF)
Dan Blewitt (MF)
Tyler Davis (MF)
Gavin Dick (MF)
Winger who is effective on either flank. Signed in July 2016 and had previously played for Wallington. Made 37 starts in both 16/17 & 17/18 & 30 last term.
Signed in Aug 19, this promising box-to-box centre midfield player played for Lumley U17s team, Darlington U18s & pre-season for Seaham Red Star.
Another signed from Monkseaton, this midfielder racked up 31 appearances last season, scoring twice & on his day can be a handful for opponents.
One of several with connections with Newcastle Blue Star, this midfielder made his debut in October 2018 & scored his first RACA goal in pre-season.
Jamie Dunn (MF)
Phil Hodges (MF)
Harry Outterside (MF)
Ross Thirlaway (MF)
Versatile player signed from Killingworth YPC now in his 3rd season at RACA. Scored 8 times season and has also played at Cirencester Town.
Exciting midfielder / utility player signed in the 13/14 season who celebrated his 100th appearance by scoring all three goals in a win over Durham in August.
Crawcrook lad who signed in July after playing for Gateshead Reserves last season. Effective tricky customer on the right.
The 20-year-old pacey wide man joined RACA from Heaton Stannington in 2020. Can also play up front.
James Thompson (MF)
Scott Jasper (ST)
Sam Norris (ST)
Mitchell Ramsay (ST)
Seaham based youngster signed in July 2019 after playing for Spennymoor U18s. His pace is phenomenal & will cause to cause mayhem with the opposition.
Industrious forward signed from Whitley Bay in 2018. Was top scorer last season with 23 goals from 41 games & terrorises opposition defenders.
Forward signed from Ashington in November 2018 who gradually made more of an impact as last season progressed. Expected to further improve this time round.
Energetic centre forward who made a belated debut in the League Cup defeat of Stockton & became an instant fan favourite. Also plays for AFC Killingworth in the Alliance.
MANAGEMENT TEAM Tony Fawcett (M)
Former Monkseaton FC manager.
Simon Moody (ASM)
Former Monkseaton FC assistant manager.
Kirsty Wright (PHY)
Chris Stygal (GKC)
Physio joining the club in late September 2019. A second year BSC HONS Sports & Exercise Rehabilitation student.
RACA goalkeeping Coach. Formerly of Crawley Town.
Mark Bullock (C)
First Team coach who is formerly of Hazelrigg Victory and Newcastle Blue Star.
Chirton Social Club Proud sponsors of North Shields FC 400 metres up Silkey’s Lane Non members welcome on a match-day
IT’S IN THE NUMBERS By Ed Painter
NORTH SHIELDS V RYTON & CRAWCROOK ALBION Based upon the last eleven meetings between North Shields and Ryton & Crawcrook Albion
WINS/DRAWS/LOSSES
NORTH SHIELDS WINS:8 NORTH SHIELDS DRAWS: 0
WHERE WE PLAYED
KINGSLEY PARK: 5 DAREN PERSSON STADIUM: 6
NORTH SHIELDS LOSSES: 3
Based upon the previous 11 meetings between the two sides.
North Shields Wins North Shields Draws North Shields Losses
Where meetings have taken place between North Shields and Ryton & Crawcrook Albion over the last 11 meetings.
Daren Persson Stadium Kingsley Park
HIGHEST SCORERS
TOTAL ATTENDANCE
RYTON & CRAWCROOK ALBION: 16
RYTON & CRAWCROOK ALBION: 371
NORTH SHIELDS: 33
NORTH SHIELDS: 639
Number of goals scored by either team during last 11 meetings.
Total number of fans in attendance at each teams home fixtures over the last 11 meetings.
North Shields Goals Ryton & Crawcrook Albion Goals
North Shields Attendance Ryton & Crawcrook Albion Attendance
LOCKER ROOM LO-DOWN Featuring Ben Christensen Q. Name the one player you'd want to fight off a zombie apocalypse with? A. Adam Forster could use his big hose to save me like he saves others every day! Q. What football stadium in the world have you always wanted to visit? A. MaracanĂŁ Q. Name one player you wouldn't want to carpool with to an away game! A. Paul Van, talks complete nonsense the entire way there, i.e. Pogba being the best player in the world Q. Which player in the squad is never on time? A. Easy one, Brad Skirpan, 40mins late to Guisborough ahead of his debut. Q. Who in the squad has the worst taste in music?
A. Bucs, probably likes b*witched or something. Q. Pick three teammates you'd want in your pub quiz team? A. Ryan Carr, Kyle Patton, Greg Purvis three University educated intellects. Q. Who has the best sense of humour? A. Gaz Ormston, full of classic one liners. Q. Who is most likely to throw their dummy out of the pram if things aren’t going their own way? A. Bucs or Paul Van are both prone to tantrums in training! Q. Which player is in most need of a new wardrobe? A. Rhys Williams has some shocking shirts so has to be him!
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ON THIS DAY 29TH JANUARY
29th January 1972 - Woking 1 North Shields 0 29th January 1973 - North Shields 2 (Fenwick, Ridley) Crook Town 0 29th January 1977 - North Shields 3 (Holmes, Crumplin, Houghton) Durham City 0 29th January 1983 - Durham City 1 North Shields 2 (Donaldson, Doig) 29th January 2005 - Evenwood Town 2 North Shields 4
AROUND THE WORLD
1920: Walt Disney starts work as an artist with KC Slide Co for $40 a week
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1964: "Dr Strangelove", directed by Stanley Kubrick and starring Peter Sellers and George C. Scott, premieres.
1985: Oxford University refuses to award Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher an honorary degree
1996: France will no longer test nuclear weapons, its president Jacques Chirac says, following international outcry over tests in the Pacific.
2015: Malaysia officially declares the disappearance of missing flight MH370 an accident.
2018: Marvel film "Black Panther" directed by Ryan Coogler and starring Chadwick Boseman premieres in Los Angeles.
2019/2020 NORTH SH DATE
OPPONENTS
RSLT
ATT
1ST XI
03/08/19
SUNDERLAND RCA (A)
1-2
110
Purvis
Christensen
McDonald
New
Williams
Buchanan
07/08/19
WHICKHAM (H)
1-0
340
Purvis
Christensen
McDonald
New
Williams
Buchanan
10/08/19
GUISBOROUGH TOWN (H) FAC EPR
2-2
250
Purvis
Christensen
McDonald
New
Williams
Buchanan
13/08/19
GUISBOROUGH TOWN (A) FAC EPR R
0-1
304
Purvis
Cassidy
McDonald
New
Williams
Buchanan
17/08/19
WEST AUCKLAND TOWN (A)
1-1
201
Purvis
Cassidy
McDonald
Ormston
Williams
Buchanan
21/08/19
SHILDON AFC (H)
3-1
302
Purvis
Cassidy
McDonald
Forster (c)
New
Ormston
28/08/19
SEAHAM RED STAR (H)
2-2
258
Purvis
Cassidy
McDonald
Ormston
New
Buchanan
31/08/19
RYHOPE CW (A) FAV FRQ
0-2
86
Purvis
Cassidy
McDonald
Ormston
New
Buchanan
04/09/19
CONSETT AFC (H)
3-2
265
Purvis
Cassidy
McDonald 1
Ormston
New
Buchanan
07/09/19
ASHINGTON (A)
1-2
282
Purvis
Cassidy
McDonald
Ormston
New
Buchanan
11/09/19
SEAHAM RED STAR (H) NLC GS
3-0
190
Purvis
Cassidy 1
McDonald
Ormston
New
Buchanan
14/09/19
HEBBURN TOWN (H)
1-5
364
Purvis
Cassidy
McDonald
Forster (c)
New
Buchanan
18/09/19
STOCKTON TOWN (A)
1-3
441
Purvis
Cassidy
Morris
Forster (c)
New
Ormston
21/09/19
PENRITH AFC (A)
3-0
151
Purvis
Cassidy
Morris
Ormston
New
Williams
28/09/19
BILLINGHAM TOWN (H)
0-0
321
Purvis
Cassidy
Morris
Ormston
New
Williams
02/10/19
BILLINGHAM SYNTHONIA (A) NLC GS
6-0
107
Purvis
Christensen
McDonald
Ormston
Williams
Buchanan
05/10/19
BISHOP AUCKLAND (H)
3-0
282
Purvis
Cassidy
McDonald
Ormston
New
Buchanan 1
09/10/19
HEATON STANNINGTON (H) NLC GS
2-2
308
Purvis
Christensen
McDonald
Ormston
Williams
Buchanan
12/10/19
WHICKHAM (A)
3-1
250
Purvis
Cassidy
McDonald
Ormston
New
Buchanan
14/10/19
NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY (A) NLC GS
4-3
85
Purvis
Christensen
McDonald
Cassidy
New
Ormston
19/10/19
NEWCASTLE BENFIELD (H)
4-2
318
Purvis
Cassidy
McDonald
Ormston (c)
New
Williams
26/10/19
GUISBOROUGH TOWN (A)
4-1
203
Skirpan
Cassidy
McDonald
Ormston
New 1
Williams
09/11/19
NORTHALLERTON TOWN (A)
3-2
161
Purvis
Cassidy
Christensen
Ormston
New
Williams
07/12/19
NEWTON AYCLIFFE (H)
3-2
306
Purvis
Cassidy
McDonald
Ormston
New
Williams
11/12/19
STOCKTON TOWN (H)
1-1
307
Skirpan
Cassidy
McDonald
Ormston
New
Buchanan
14/12/19
SHILDON AFC (A)
0-3
353
Purvis
Cassidy
McDonald
Ormston
New
Buchanan
18/12/19
THORNABY (H)
3-1
211
Purvis
Cassidy
McDonald
Ormston 1
New
Buchanan
26/12/19
WHITLEY BAY (H)
3-1
676
Purvis
Cassidy
McDonald
Ormston (c)
New
Williams
04/01/20
SUNDERLAND RCA (H)
1-3
318
Purvis
Cassidy
McDonald
Ormston
New
Buchanan
11/01/20
NEWCASTLE BENFIELD (A)
2-0
225
Purvis
Cassidy
McDonald
Ormston
New
Buchanan
22/01/20
WEST ALLOTMENT CELTIC (H) (NSC)
2-1
214
Purvis
Cassidy
McDonald
Ormston
New
Buchanan
25/01/20
SEAHAM RED STAR (A)
2-1
135
Purvis
Cassidy
McDonald
Ormston
New
Buchanan
29/01/20
RYTON & CRAWCROOK (H) (NLC)
08/02/20
NEWTON AYCLIFFE (A)
15/02/20
PENRITH AFC (H)
22/02/20
BILLINGHAM TOWN (A)
26/02/20
RYHOPE CW (H)
29/02/20
BISHOP AUCKLAND (A)
03/03/20
CONSETT (A)
07/03/20
ASHINGTON (H)
17/03/20
THORNABY (A)
21/03/20
GUISBOROUGH TOWN (H)
28/03/20
RYHOPE CW (A)
04/04/20
NORTHALLERTON TOWN (H)
07/04/20
HEBBURN TOWN (A)
10/04/20
WHITLEY BAY (A)
18/04/20
WEST AUCKLAND TOWN (H)
HIELDS SEASON GRID
n
n
n
n
n
1
n
SUBS Patton
Forster (c)
Patton 1 Patton
REFEREE
Campbell
Carr 1
P Robinson
Bainbridge
Cassidy
Cunningham
Mr C Chatten
Forster (c)
Campbell
Carr
P Robinson
Bainbridge
McCarthy
N/A
Mr M Burrows
Forster (c)
Campbell 2
Carr
P Robinson
McCarthy
Ormston
N/A
Mr G Hopper
Patton
Forster (c)
Campbell
Carr
P. Robinson
Bainbridge
Ormston
Cunningham
Mr M Wright
McCarthy
Forster (c)
Bainbridge
Van Zandvliet
Patton 1
Carr
P Robinson
Campbell
Mr M East
Van Zandvliet 1
Carr
Campbell 1
P Robinson
Patton
Christensen
Bainbridge 1
Cunningham
Mr M Ryan
Van Zandvliet
Carr (c)
Campbell
P Robinson
Patton 2
Bainbridge
Cunningham
McCarthy
Mr C Joyce
Patton
Forster (c)
Bainbridge
Carr
P Robinson
McCarthy
Cunningham
Campbell
Mr J Mulligan
Van Zandvliet
Forster (c)
Campbell 1
Carr 1
McCarthy
P Robinson
Cunningham
Bainbridge
Mr D Wade
Cunningham
Forster (c)
Campbell
Carr 1
McCarthy
Morris
Bainbridge
N/A
Mr D Pill
Cunningham
Forster (c)
Campbell
Carr 1
Bainbridge 1
Robinson
Patton
Morris
Mr G Hopper
Campbell
Van Zandvliet
Patton
Carr 1
Cunningham
Christensen
McCarthy
Morris
Mr C Scott
Patton
Carr
Campbell
Cunningham
Robinson
Bainbridge 1
McCarthy
N/A
Mr M Conroy
Campbell
Forster (c)
Bainbridge
Carr
Cunningham 1
McCarthy 1
Patton 1
Robinson
Mr G Hart
Patton
Forster (c)
Campbell
Carr
Robinson
Cunningham
McCarthy
N/A
Mr A Clark
Salmon 1
Cunningham 1
Campbell
Carr (c) 3
Robinson 1
New
Hall
Jacques
Mr J Cann
Cunningham
Forster (c)
Campbell
Carr
Patton
Robinson 1
McCarthy
Morris 1
Mr D Williams
Morris
Forster (c)
Campbell
Carr 2
Salmon
Cunningham
Robinson
Patton
Mr S Dial
Cunningham
Van-Zandvliet
McCarthy 1
Carr (c)
Patton 2
Williams
Salmon
N/A
Mr S Lawson
Cunningham 2
Robinson
Campbell 1
Carr (c)
Patton 1
Salmon
Jacques
Summerly
Mr C Joyce
Van-Zandvliet
Cunningham
McCarthy 1
Robinson
Patton 3
Carr
Campbell
N/A
Mr D Wade
Cunningham 2
Forster (c)
McCarthy
Robinson
Patton 1
Van-Zandvliet
Campbell
N/A
Mr C Dean
Cunningham
Forster (c)1
McCarthy 1
Carr
Patton 1
Robinson
Campbell
Van-Zandvliet
Ms H Conley
Cunningham
Forster (c)
McCarthy
Carr 2
K Patton
C Patton 1
Robinson
Van-Zandvliet
Mr J Bancroft
n
Cunningham
Van-Zandvliet
Patton 1
Car (c)
Smith
Clark
N/A
N/A
Mr M Burrows
C Patton
Van-Zandvliet
K Patton
Carr (c)
Smith
Hall
Robinson
Campbell
Mr D Williams
n
Cunningham 1
C Patton
Campbell
Carr (c)
K Patton 1
Robinson
McCarthy
Smith
Mr S Ross
Cunningham
Van-Zandvliet 1
McCarthy 1
Robinson
K Patton
C Patton
Smith 1
Clark
Mr A Clark
Carr Š 1
Mr A Nichols
Robinson
C Patton
McCarthy
K Patton
Smith
Hall
Campbell
n
Smith
Forster Š 1
McCarthy
Carr
Patton 1
Campbell
Robinson
Hall
Mr M East
n
Robinson
Forster (c)
McCarthy
Carr
Patton 2
Smith
Campbell
Hall
Mr K Freeth
Cunningham
Forster (c)
Smith
Carr
Patton 2
Campbell
McCarthy
N/A
Mr C Joyce
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ON THE ROAD To Newton Aycliffe
8th February 2020 | 3pm KO I Beaumont Landscapes Stadium DL5 5AG
By Road
By Bus
From the Daren Persson Stadium, take Waterville Road, A19 and Leam Lane/A194 To A194 (M)
Walk from the Daren Persson Stadium to Waterville Road—Silkey’s Lane; getting on the 310 Cobalt & Coast bus heading to North Shields.
From there, take the A1(M) to A689 in County Durham. Take exit 60 from A1 (M). Continue on A689. Take A167 to Moore Lane in Newton Aycliffe. By Train
Walk from the Daren Persson Stadium to Meadow Well metro station. Take the Metro to St James before getting off at Monument Metro Station. Change metro and get off at Central Station. From there, take the Transpennine Express service to Manchester Airport, before getting off at Durham Station. Take the 7 Sapphire bus from Stand K, heading to Darlington, before getting off at St Cuthbert’s Way—WMC.
Get off at Rudyerd Street, walk to bus station and take the 425 bus to Victoria. Change to the 7 Sapphire bus at Durham Bus Station, before getting off at St Cuthbert’s Way—WMC. Once there, walk the rest of the way to the ground. The Ground
Nicknamed ‘The Newtonians’, Newton Aycliffe play at the Energy Beaumont Landscapes Stadium in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham. The ground is located just a 6 minute drive from the nearest train station (Heighington). Alternatively, the ground is a 15 minute drive from Darlington
ST
SB
G
YC
RC
ST
Greg Purvis Bradley Skirpan
Liam Barker
Ben Christensen
David Below
Jack Donnison
George Bonner
Marc Jacques
Adam Dobson
Paul New
Daniel Ord Alex Screawn
Ryan Carr
Joe Shepherd
Cam Cunningham Adam Forster David Hall
Eoghain Sherrard Callum Turnbull Liam Anderson Dan Blewitt
Denver Morris
Tyler Davis
Gary Ormston
Gavin Dick
Kyle Patton
Jamie Dunn
Paul Robinson
Phil Hodges
Callum Smith
YC
Jack Moody
Rhys Williams
Nick Cassidy
G
David Hansen
Wayne Buchanan
Chris McDonald
SB
Josh Graham
Harry Outterside
Paul Van Zandvliet
Ross Thirlaway
Gareth Bainbridge
James Thompson
Connor Campbell
Michael Bell
Scott McCarthy
Scott Jasper Sam Norris Mitchell Ramsay
Referee: Graeme Hopper
Assistants: Stephen Beresford & Matthew Davidson
RC