North Shields v Tow Law Town (19/09/20)

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North Shields v Tow Law Town

19th September 2020 Daren Persson Stadium FA Vase First Qualifying Round 3pm KO

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

20 I Ryan Carr 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 Club Photographers: Chris Chambers & Craig McVay

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

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: TOW LAW TOWN CLUB HISTORY A journey through time with Tow Law Town

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

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

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

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ALAN MATTHEWS Media Officer Ed Painter speaks with Alan about what has been a impressive week for North Shields Football Club Today we welcome Tow Law Town to The Daren Persson Stadium as we embark on this season’s FA Vase campaign.

We welcome their officials, supporters and players. We hope they enjoy their short stay here before the long journey back to the high spots of County Durham.

Like ourselves, The Lawyers have been to Wembley and were indeed finalists in 1998.

Another matter of note is that they were the first club to be allowed a team mascot on the day to tread the hallowed turf, sadly the young man passed away recently.

Tow Law play in our second division, but have aspirations to get their club promoted at the end of the current season.

Here's hoping these early games follow the same pattern as our successful 2015 campaign in the vase as the winners of today's game will be at home to Northallerton just as we were back then, except then of course we were away in the competition.

Tow Law have had a few problems with their pitch, not for the first time, but thankfully those issues have been made safe and they get on with the business at hand on their home games.

These notes are being prepared before the end of the Billingham game on Wednesday so here's hoping we can follow up on that fine victory on Saturday away at Seaham. I understand we had a few knocks on Saturday so hopefully those that were injured had a rest on Wednesday and come back today with all guns blazing. This is a great opportunity to get on the Wembley trail again so let's hope the players put their best foot forward and take us through to the next round.

Up The Robins

Alan Matthews

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MARC NASH Media Officer Ed Painter speaks with Marc about what has been a impressive week for North Shields Football Club Good afternoon and welcome to the Daren Persson Stadium for today’s FA Vase tie against Tow Law Town; a side who are familiar with success in this competition.

I hope that the players, officials and fans of today’s visitors have a safe journey home after the game.

After drawing the opening game of the season against Newton Aycliffe, we have registered successive wins against Seaham Red Star and Billingham Town, scoring seven goals between the two games. It goes without saying that there is a real confidence in the side

at the moment.

It has also been great to see both Coleby Shepherd and Robbie Christie make a positive impact on the side. Coleby had a cameo against Seaham before completing 90 minutes at home against Billy Town, while Robbie came on in the final 20 minutes on Wednesday evening and didn’t disappoint.

Today will prove to be a very difficult challenge, as both sets of players will be desperate to enjoy a good lengthy run in this competition. After a challenging start to their season, Tow Law will be confident of a result, after beating Birtley Town

While we are a division above, it is absolutely vital that we, as a group, do not take them lightly. We cant afford complacency in any game this season, if we are to have a successful campaign.

Wednesday evening saw us attract a crowd of 270 through the doors and the boys couldn’t have been more happy with the support. With your backing, anything is possible.

Enjoy The Game

Marc Nash

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

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

Steve Swinyard (First Team Coach)

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

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

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

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

Wayne Buchanan (Defender)

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

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

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

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

Andrew Cartwright (Defender)

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

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

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

Graeme Scott (First Team Physio)

Nick Cassidy (Defender)

Jack Donnison (Defender)

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

Graeme is also a coach for Cullercoats FC.

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

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

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

Chris McDonald (Defender)

Jamie Clark (Midfielder)

Paul Van-Zandvliet (Midfielder)

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

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

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

Made his first team debut at home to Stockton Town.

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

David Hall (Midfielder)

Cam Cunningham (Midfielder)

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 doesn’t scoring anything but quality goals.

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

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

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

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

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

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FA VASE PREVIEW Last season was a difficult one for Bedlington Terriers, with the club struggling to perform in the league. This year has been a different story as they find themselves pushing at the top. They face division rivals Heaton Stannington for a place in the next round.

After an impressive start to the season, with the club currently sitting atop the Division One table, Northallerton Town will turn their attention towards cup glory, with league rivals Billingham Town standing in their way.

The winner of this tie will face a trip to North Tyneside to face North Shields.

Crook Town were one of the clubs to miss out on promotion, due to the Covid -19 pandemic. They have started slow in the league this season so a cup game against Albion Sports could help them refocus.

Following two draws from their first two league games, Newton Aycliffe manager Colin Stromsoy will be hoping that his side can spark their season into life when they host North West Counties League side Barnoldswick Town.

Vase game against Garforth Town,

Bishop Auckland have found things difficult this season and currently sit near the bottom of Division .

After finishing second in Divison One last season, Shildon were hoping to start this campaign off on a stronger foot.

Two wins, one draw and one loss has them sitting first, with Division Two struggled Chester-le-Street Town standing between them and progression in the FA Vase.

In the FA Cup, West Allotment Celtic made others stand up to attention by defeating Penrith on their own soil 3-1.

This time around, Allotment welcome their Cumbrian counterparts for an FA Vase clash which could determine whether the Division Two side can consistently compete at the level above them.

Since being promoted to Division Two, Sunderland West End have been focused on establishing themselves as a Northern League team.

In their second season at this level, they turn their attention to the

That being said, they enjoyed a great 5-0 away win against Kendal Town. If it is cup football they want, cup football they get when Billingham Synthonia visit Heritage Park.

After a slow start, Ryton & Crawcrook Albion, under the stewardship of Mark Bullock, have turned things around with a 3-1 league win over Tow Law Town.

Today sees Division One Ashington visit Kingsley Park; a side they defeated in last season’s League Cup. Whitley Bay have had a difficult start to their season, after members of their squad were hit with Covid19.

With the rest of the league well under way, the Seahorses have barely even begun.

Today’s Vase game against Newcastle University could help the three-time champions get up and running.

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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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FA VASE PREVIEW After impressing last season, Gary Foster’s Guisborough Town have started where they left off. After a disappointing away loss to Whickham in the league, Division Two strugglers Washington will travel to the King George V Ground, with a place in the next round on the line.

Jarrow have been on something of a positive wave recently, with Adam Lennox (formerly of Hebburn Town U23’s) leading the line for them. Having firmly established themselves as one of the better Division Two sides, they will be looking to add an impressive FA Vase run to their resume. A trip to Steeton will prove to be a tough test.

Carlisle City, who were transferred over to the Northern League at the beginning of last season, performed above expectations last season, finishing in the top eight.

This season has seen them start on the same foot, sitting currently in ninth place. With the FA Vase taking precedence this weekend, their attentions turn to facing

Northern League Division One Preview Stockton Town have been a hard side to predict. Having walked away with the league, this season has proved to be far harder.

North West Counties League side Nelson at Gillford Park.

Current Northern League Division Two pace-setters Birtley Town have been impressive on and off the pitch this season, and look set to push for promotion to Division One this season.

Today sees them begin their FA Vase campaign against Squires Gate, who have previous experience of facing Northern League sides, having defeated Whickham 2 -1 in extra time.

Speaking of Whickham, who have performed above expectations this season, given the overhaul their squad has seen since Mark Convery took over the side late last season. Having fallen early on in the FA Vase last season, this year’s away tie against a strong Willington side will prove to be their biggest challenge of the season, as both sides will be up for a cup run.

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An opening day draw against Guisborough Town, a thumping win against Ashington and a narrow defeat against Sunderland RCA have left Stockton scratching their heads as to what has happened. They can steady the ship somewhat when they face a West Auckland Town side who are haemorrhaging goals. West will go into the game with new signings Dennis Knight and Aaron Thompson.

After a thumping win away to Seaham Red Star, Consett will be looking for more of the same when they entertain a Newcastle Benfield side which has began the season in impressive form, winning their last game against Newton Aycliffe.

Seaham Red Star will be desperate to bounce back after the heavy defeat to Consett. Hebburn will be awaiting them.

HEAD TO HEAD

V TOW LAW TOWN

It has been several seasons since these two sides have faced one another, with the 2016 match at the Daren Persson Stadium proving to be the most recent encounter. Two goals from Dan Wilson, as well as strikes from Ryan Carr and Lee Mason, helped the Robins secure a 4-1 home win in the season which saw North Shields win the NFA Senior Cup. Since then, both sides have gone in separate directions, with North Shields remaining near the summit of Division One, whilst Tow Law Town find themselves in Division Two. The Lawyers, over the years, have enjoyed a favourable record against Shields, winning 32 of the 64 games played; with the other games ending with 15 draws and 17 losses. They also boast a more favourable goalscoring record, with 126 goals well beating the Robins 89.

PLAYED

WINS

64 17

DRAWS

LOSSES

North Shields 4 Tow Law Town 1 (16.11.16) (Wilson x2, Carr, Mason) Tow Law Town 0 North Shields 0 (08/03/14) North Shields 1 Tow Law Town 1 (12/10/13) (Grey) Tow Law Town 5 North Shields 1 (23/04/13) (Rowntree) North Shields 0 Tow Law Town 2 (10/04/13) Tow Law Town 0 North Shields 0 (15/04/89) North Shields 1 Tow Law Town 3 (28/02/89) (Peattie) North Shields 0 Tow Law Town 1 (05/10/87) Tow Law Town 1 North Shields 0 (29/08/87) Tow Law Town 0 North Shields 1 (28/02/87) (Graham) North Shields 1 Tow Law Town 3 (10/09/86) (Taylor) Tow Law Town 1 North Shields 1 (12/10/85) (Johnson)

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AGAINST

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Ebac Northern League Division One Daren Persson Stadium 16.09.20

4-1 Goals

Own Goal 44

Daniel Boyle 85

Tom Bexton 54 Dan Wilson 57 Craig Spooner 80

North Shields Greg Purvis, Andrew Cartwright, Chris McDonald, David Hall, Anthony Myers, Tom Bexton, Craig Spooner, Adam Forster ©, Dan Wilson, David Robinson, Coleby Shepherd

Used Substitutes Cam Cunningham on - Forster off (64) Callum Smith on - Wilson off (71) Robbie Christie on - McDonald off (76)

Unused Substitutes

McDonald

McDonald

Paul New Nick Cassidy

Billingham Town Lewis McDonald, Clayton McDonald, Matthew Osmond, Danny Boyle, Leon Carling, Tom Hinchley, Ashley Lavan, Chris Emms, Danny Earl, Chris Dickinson, Alex Bruton

Hinchley

Carling

Boyle

Emms

Lavan

Dickinson

Bruton

Earl

Used Substitutes Elliot May on - Lavan off (62) Connor Dunlavey on - Dickinson off (71) Guilherme Baltazar on - Bruton off (71)

Osmond

Wilson

Spooner

Smith

Robinson

Unused Substitutes Dom Joynes Cameron Wilson

Attendance

McDonald

Hall

Forster (c)

Bexton

Myers

270

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Purvis

Cartwright

Sensational second half send Shields second

A sensational second half performance from North Shields saw them comfortably claim all three points, beating Billingham Town 4-1.

The Robins entered the break with a narrow lead, after Dan Wilson’s effort took a heavy deflection off Matthew Osmond before beating the keeper. Tom Bexton and Wilson added a third and fourth goal within minutes of each other, handing Shields a commanding lead midway through the second half.

Craig Spooner added a fourth to the Robins score, when he calmly placed the ball into the back of the net with ten minutes to go. And despite Danny Boyle’s thunderbolt with moments to spare, Shields were able to comfortably hold on to all three points, sending them up to second.

The Robins were looking to build upon a strong performance against Seaham at the weekend and after nine minutes, David Robinson’s effort from the edge of the box was directed wide of the left hand post. Not long afterwards, Coleby Shepherd, who was making his home debut for the club, tried his luck on goal, after dazzling his way through the Billy Town defence, only to see his shot sail over the crossbar.

Spooner, who was starting in place of Ryan Carr tonight, was looking to make his mark on the game and almost did so with a speculative effort, but he didn’t connect well enough with the ball and his shot flew harmlessly wide of the goal.

Midway through the first half, Billingham Town should have taken the lead, when Alex Bruton connected with a low cross into the box, but a tremendous save from Greg Purvis, followed by an excellent defensive block by Adam Forster, denied the visitors the lead against the run of play.

But it was the Robins who entered the half time break a goal up, when a low Cartwright corner found Wilson in the penalty area, whose attempt on goal took a heavy deflection off Osmond before finding the back of the net. With a one goal advantage never secure, the hosts set about trying to double the lead. In the 51st minute, Spooner saw his goal bound effort cleared off the line, after the Billy Town keeper failed to claim a deeply swung corner.

Two minutes later, Forster was at the heart of another North Shields attack, snatching the ball off a visiting midfielder, before feeding Cartwright on the right hand side. With Wilson waiting to strike in the penalty area, a defender was able to cut the ball out before the Shields forward could get a strike away. However, only one minute later, the hosts finally had their second of the day. After Shepherd saw his effort parried behind by the keeper, Bexton was able to react quickest from the resulting corner, nodding the ball over the line at the far post, following a goalmouth scramble.

Things went from bad to worse for the visitors as only a few minutes later, Shields had their third of the game, when another sliced defensive clearance almost resulted in a second own goal, before Wilson hammered the ball home from a yard out.

With North Shields in complete control of the game, it allowed for Marc Nash to make a number of substitutions, including Robbie Christie, who had signed from Newcastle University earlier in the week.

On the stroke of the 80th minute, Shields found themselves four goals in front, after a well-placed through pall found Callum Smith charging in on goal. With Spooner in acres of space in the penalty area, Smith unselfishly squared the ball to his teammate, leaving him with a simple finish.

Billingham were left to throw everything at the ball, in search of getting something from the game and in the 85th minute, Boyle fired a thunderous shot from a tight angle past Purvis and into the bottom corner of the net, denying the Shields keeper another clean sheet.

Despite being three goals in front with only minutes left on the clock, the hosts weren’t done attacking, with Smith sending the ball skidding across the goal line, after rounding the keeper, before the visiting defence finally recovered.

But there wasn’t enough time for either side to register another chance, as the referee swiftly brought the game to an end.

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ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY OVERALL RECORD WINS

DRAWS

LOSSES

9 2 4

2-0 v Newton Aycliffe (a) 2017 (Holmes, O.G.) 3-0 v Bishop Auckland (a) 2014 (Parker, Morris, Bainbridge) 4-2 v Morpeth Town (h) 2012 (Richardson, Douglas, Holmes, Nolan) 3-1 v Hebburn Town (a) 2009 (Smith, Hay, Akinbolu) 8-0 v Simonside (h) 1998 2-1 v Wingate (h) 1981 (Liddane, Donaldson) 2-0 v Bishop Auckland (h) 1970 (Dagless, Orrick) 2-0 v Evenwood Town (h) 1966 (O’Hara, Lister) 3-2 v Bishop Auckland (h) 1964

0-0 v Ryhope Community (h) 1987 (N/A) 2-2 v Horden Colliery Welfare (a) 1959 (Elwell, Prior)

1-2 v Whitley Bay (h) 2015 (Coulson) 0-3 v Hartlepool BWOB (a) 1992 (N/A) 3-5 v Tow Law Town (h) 1979 (Mayne, Barker, Thomson) 2-3 v Gateshead (a) 1960 (Dixon, Ingham)

Famous Birthdays From Around The World

David Seaman (1963)

Juan Manuel Fangio II (1956)

Larry Brown (1947)

David is an English former footballer who played as a goalkeeper. In a career lasting from 1981 to 2004, he is best known for his time playing for Arsenal, making 405 appearances before moving to Manchester City in 2003 He won 75 caps for the England national football team, and is the country's second-most capped goalkeeper, after Peter Shilton.

In 1997, he was awarded the MBE for services to football.

Juan Manuel is a former racing champion and the nephew of racer Juan Manuel Fangio. He grew up meeting some of racing's most famous champions of his uncle's era. He inherited his uncle's passion for motorsports. He won pole position ten times during his career. He made most of his driving career in the United States and was chosen in 1992 and 1993 as an "AllAmerican" by the American Auto Racing Writers and Broadcasters Association.

Larry is a former professional American football player in the National Football League (NFL) who played running back for the Washington Redskins from 1969 to 1976. Brown carried the ball 1,530 times in his career gaining 5,875 yards.

His best seasons were in 1972 when he gained 1,216 yards and in 1970 when he gained 1,125 yards. He rushed for 100 yards or more 21 times and rushed for 100 yards or more in six games in 1970 and six games in 1972.

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THE FORM BOOK Lost

Won

Featuring Tow Law Town

4

2

Played

4

Goals For

Top Goalscorers

0

2

Drawn

Goals Against

6

Clean Sheets

Red Cards

Dan Wilson

Matthew Robson

Greg Purvis

Lewis Graham

North Shields

Tow Law Town

4

1

1

1

0

0

Tow Law Town’s Last Four Games Birtley Town (a)

Ryton & Crawcrook (h)

Sunderland West End (h)

Newcastle University (a)

1-0

1-3

0-2

2-1

Ebac Northern League Division One Wednesday 16th September 2020

Ebac Northern League Division One Saturday 12th September 2020

Ebac Northern League Division One Tuesday 8th September 2020

Ebac Northern League Division One Saturday 5th September 2020

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THE INTERVIEW

RYAN CARR Media Officer Ed Painter speaks with Ryan ahead of today’s key FA Vase tie against Division Two Tow Law Town.

Loyalty is a trait which is very hard to find in football these days, regardless of the level a team plays at.

With more and more money being pumped into the sport, players, especially part timers, are finding that they can earn more money if they move from club to club on a regular basis.

The likes of Kevin Hughes, the long term captain of North Shields Football Club, before his retirement in 2019, are few and far between.

However, the Robins have been blessed by the loyalty shown by Ryan Carr, who has been one of the mainstays in the team for several years, to date making 224 appearances and scoring 66 goals.

He has also played influential roles in some of the club’s greater successes, including the 2016 NFA Senior Cup win over Blyth Spartans.

But just like any other player at this level, he has had to balance his football alongside his work, something which has taken on

greater meaning over the summer, with Ryan recently starting his career as a firefighter.

do, with Fozzy playing a key role in helping Ryan adjust to his new career choice.

“I got to a point in my old job where I wasn't enjoying it as much and there wasn't much progressing. I wanted a new challenge,” explained Carr.

“Fozzy and Marc Lancaster (former teammate who now plays for Ashington) have helped me massively with the recruitment process, the training course and now that I'm on station,” he said.

“I was very lucky that the fire service were recruiting at that point and after conversations with people in the service I knew it would be something I would enjoy.

“I've only been on station a little while since finishing the training but I'm really enjoying it. I'm learning so much and work with some great people.”

When Kev Hughes did retire, after another Senior Cup run which saw the club lose 2-1 in extra time to Morpeth Town, Ryan saw his responsibilities at the club increase, after being made the vice-captain.

Supporting his long time friend and colleague Adam Forster, who was made captain in the summer of 2019, was always something Ryan was eager to

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“My first year will be tough trying to fit it all in but I'll do the best I can to make as many games as possible.”

“The recruitment process was very difficult with online tests, physical tests and an interview.

“I am very fortunate that I got onto the course as thousands of people expressed their interest.

“The 15 week training course was very intense. You were constantly tested with written exams, practical exams and fitness tests.

“Coming from a football background really helped me with the fitness side of things and the team work aspect of the job.”

Just like every other member of the club, Ryan had to begin his pre-season without any fans allowed in. Games against Wallsend Boys Club, Dunston UTS, Seaton Delaval, Jarrow, and Blyth Town were all forced to take place behind closed doors, due to the Covid -19 pandemic which has swept the globe.

“It's been very strange, something that none of us are use to,” he admitted when asked about whether the lack of fans made a difference.

“The fans are a massive part of the club and they do make a difference on match day.

“Obviously I hope things get back to normal as soon as possible. But until then, we need to concentrate on getting points on the board ready for their (full) return.”

When that will be is still uncertain, but with recent news that

the DCMS (Department of Digital, Culture, Media & Sport) are still aiming to go forward with trials from October 1st,of having larger fan gatherings in elite sporting venues, there is some hope that by the turn of the year, the doors will be opened to even more people.

But Ryan remains realistic that until there is a workable vaccine in place, public health is a far more important priority.

“I don't think anyone really knew what was going to happen in regards to the upcoming season,” said Carr.

“I would of been gutted if it didn't go ahead but as much as I love football, everyone's health comes first.”

While the world of non-league football was brought to a grinding halt over the summer, non-league clubs were not just faced with the challenge of

making a very limited budget stretch as far as possible, first team coaches from every corner of the UK were tasked with trying to maintain a strong unity amongst the squad.

On top of that, with all forms of training initially made illegal, their was a fear that fitness levels would be depleted, something which no doubt would have concerned Ryan, given his new career path.

However, as Ryan revealed, the Robins, as a unit, have been working just as hard to maintain some level of normality.

“I think the club have done really well in the current situation,” boasted Carr.

The squad kept themselves fit despite no training during lockdown. There has been friendlies called off and lots of changes but everyone has been patient and continued to work hard ready for the season.”

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Why exactly do clubs need a lengthy pre-season schedule before the real stuff begins? It is all about getting the playing squad in the best physical shape possible. Without that, players are at a greater risk of injury, something which the Robins have been very unlucky with to begin the season.

Following a heavily interrupted preseason campaign, creative midfielder Paul Van-Zandvliet was side-lined in the last pre-season game against Heaton Stannington with a broken foot, while last season’s top scorer, Kyle Patton, dislocated his knee against Marske United in the FA Cup. “Both Paul and Kyle performed very well last season and that continued into pre season,” began Carr.

“It's a big miss for us and I know they are both itching to get fit and back playing. Fortunately for us we have a big squad with lots of quality where players will step in.

“ Hopefully they have a speedy recovery and are back playing as soon as possible.”

One of those players who will add a lot of quality is Dan Wilson, who returned with a bang this season, netting a hattrick against his former side Seaham Red Star. Having played alongside Dan for a number of years, before his departure, Ryan was delighted to line up alongside him once again.

“I played some of my best football alongside Dan,” he recalled.

“He holds the ball up extremely well and brings players into the game. It gives us a different option going forward. Dan is a great signing for us as are the other signings the club have made.”

The Robins will be on the road next as they travel south to face Guisborough Town on Wednesday evening.

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Tow Law Town

The Lawyers were founded in 1890 and became founder members of the Auckland and District League in 1892. The following year they won the Durham Amateur Cup. They first joined the Northern League in 1894, winning the Durham Challenge Cup two years later.

After leaving the Northern League the Lawyers played in the South Durham Alliance (1900 to 1905) and Crook and District League (1912 to 1914). After the war the club played in the Auckland and District League until being readmitted to the Northern League in 1920 where it has played ever since.

Until 1994/95 season the club had not won the championship apart from two successive seasons 1923/24 and 1924/25.

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CLUB RECORDS FA Vase Runners-up (1): 1997/98 Northern League Cup: 1 1973/74 Runners-up (5): 1947/48, 1951/52, 1968/69, 1988/89, 1997/98 Durham Challenge Cup: 1 1895/96 Durham Amateur Cup: 1 1892/93 J.R. Cleator Memorial Cup: 1 1994/95 Ernest Armstrong Memorial Trophy: 5 1997–98, 1998–99, 1999–2000, 2000–01, 2001–02

In between the League Cup was won in 1973/74 when Ashington were beaten 2-1 in the final at Crook. The 1994/95 League Championship win is a certainly an outstanding memory for the club especially as it was won by 14 clear points.

The Lawyers finished second in the league in the 1998/99 season. Another outstanding memory was the tremendous F.A. Cup run of 1967/68.

Having reached the first round Tow Law beat Mansfield 5-1 and in the second round drew 1-1 with Shrewsbury at Ironworks Road. The Lawyers went into the hat for the Third Round and drew a home tie with Arsenal.

Sadly, it was not to be after they went down 6-2 at Shrewsbury in the replay. Frank McGee reported after the replay, Arsenal were saved from a fate worse than death - a trip to Tow Law in January.

Peter Quigley and Tony Heslop took the Club on its first visit to Wembley was made on 9th May 1998 after a tremendous F.A. Vase run. It was a splendid adventure which sadly ended with a 1-0 defeat by Tiverton.

Rothmans Overseas Cup: 1 1976/77

The Lawyers first ground was in Church Lane, but the present Ironworks Road ground was built by volunteers during the miners’ strike of 1892/93. Ironically it was rebuilt during another miners strike in 1921.

CLUB HONOURS

Today the much-improved state of the ground is down to the regular work which has been done since 1921 by many hardworking bands of voluntary labour.

Northern League Division One: 3 1923/24, 1924/25, 1994/95 Runners-up (4): 1928/29, 1988/89, 1998/99, 2001/02

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A major scare occurred early in the 2004/05 season, the playing surface was struck by subsidence, rendering it unplayable.

The Club was forced to ground share at Esh Winning for the remainder of the season, whist repairs were carried out by the Coal Board.

Continuity at the club was provided by the longest serving trio

of officials in the League, Chairman Harry Hodgson, Treasurer Harry Dixon and Club Secretary Bernard Fairbairn who followed his father and grandfather into the job.) They had over 100 years’ service between them. Harry Hodgson stood down as Chairman at the end of the 95/96 season but is still a member of the committee. At the end of 1997 Harry Dixon also stood down but stayed on as the Club President until his death in 2002. Harry Hodgson took over as President.

Their places have been taken over by John Flynn as Chairman and Kevin McCormick as Treasurer. Bernard Faribairn stepped down as Secretary in 2007 after being in the post since 1961 – over 40 years. “A prisoner would get less for murder.” Steve Moralee Taking over for the 2007/08 season.

During 2004, John Flynn stood down as Club Chairman. Harry Hodgson again showed his devotion to the Club, returning as Chairman for 1 last year. Following the 2004/05 season, Harry Hodgson took a well-deserved retirement from the Club. His replacement, Sandra Gordon becomes the first female Chair at the Club and only the third in the long history of the League.

Billy Hall who played for Blackpool and Manchester City returned to Tow Law after his playing days and became the team’s trainer. He remained a staunch supporter until he died in January 2000, aged 98.

He had been the Northern Leagues and the Football Leagues oldest surviving player. Billy was a member of the League Championship teams in the 1920s. In recent times the Lawyers most famous player was the England International Chris Waddle who transferred to Newcastle in 1980

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Robbie Shields (Defender) Robbie signed for the 2019/20 season after a 2-year spell at Willington. He can play anywhere along the back. His versatility is a great asset to the management team.

Jake Thompson (Defender) Jake is a young centre half, signed in August 2020 from Newcastle Benfield.

Jeb Atkinson (Midfielder)

TOW LAW TOWN FIRST TEAM SQUAD

Jeb is a left sided midfield player, joined the Club at the start of 2019/20 season.

Previously with Jarrow FC.

Joel Pearson (Midfielder) Michael Vasey (Manager)

Marshall Topham (Goalkeeper)

Michael has a wealth of ENL experience, having played for Tow Law, Crook, Newcastle Blue Star, Durham City & Blyth Spartans. He’s previously managed the Club & returns for the 2019/20 season.

Marshall is a young goalkeeper who was with South Shields Academy. He possesses loads of ability. Previously with Darlington Town & Billingham Synthonia.

Warren Pearson (Assistant) Warren played for Tow Law in the 90’s & in the FA Vase Final at Wembley.

Most recently the coaching staff at Queen of the South, his experience will be pivotal to the Lawyers success.

Dan Bennett (Defender) A young defender, signed from Heaton Stannington. Dan also spent time with Gateshead FC

Mark was recently with Durham City.

Joins the Lawyers as GK Coach to assist with player development.

Ginalee Brownson (Physio)

Lewis Milner (Defender)

Gina joins Tow Law, having previously worked with Crook Town & Durham City. She runs her own Sports Therapy Business.

Lewis is another player joining The Lawyers from Willington. A strong central defender, we have tried on numerous occasions to land him & finally succeeded in 2019.

Lewis Graham (Goalkeeper) Lewis joined the club for 2019-20 season. He has proved that he is one of the top goalkeepers in the League & can constantly be heard shouting advice and instructions to those in front of him.

Barrie Smith (Midfielder) Barrie brings a great deal of experience with him from his time at South Shields, where he made 323 appearances & won six trophies during his time at the club. He is a great addition to the Lawyers’ squad. Barrie can play central or out wide & also full back.

Ryan McKinnon (Defender) The big centre-back signed on loan from Consett in January 2020. He spent eight years at Newcastle United Academy. He’s a Durham Challenge Cup winner in 2018, who has played 150+ games for Consett.

Mark Spedding (GK Coach)

Joel is a midfield player, who can also be an attacking wing back. He joined Tow Law after 7 years at Queen of the South.

Scott Oldfield (Defender) Scott is a pacey left sided defender/ wing back. He returns to the Club for a 2nd spell, having spent 2018/19 with Willington.

Jeff Smith (Midfielder) Jeff is a very experienced midfield player, who played with Bolton Wanderers in the Premier League. He joined us from Whitley Bay. Previously with Willington.

Jeb Atkinson (Midfielder) Jay is another recruit from Willington.

An intelligent midfielder, capable of pushing forward & scoring goals.

Adam Knowles (Midfielder) .Adam began his ENL career with Esh Winning & Chester-le- Street, before joining Tow Law, had a short spell at Consett, returning in October 2017. He’s played over 100 games for the Club. Loves going forward. He is in charge of changing room music & players’ fines.

Cam Armstrong (Goalkeeper)

Mark Pattison (Defender)

Matty Moffat (Forward)

Cameron is a former Newcastle United Youth player & apprentice with Morecombe FC. He’s a goalkeeper with great potential.

Mark is in his 2nd spell with the Club, having spent 2 seasons with Birtley Town. He is an accomplished left back, adding Northern League experience to the squad.

Matty is an experienced centre forward, who scores goals for fun. He’s played 1st Division football for West Auckland, Bishop Auckland & Consett. He was with Willington for most of the 2018/19 season.

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Johnson Ballan (Forward)

Aaron Willoughby (Forward)

Michael Brown (Forward)

Johnson is a skilful young forward from Leeholme who made his Northern League debut for Newton Aycliffe late in the 2018/2019 season having played for Newton Aycliffe Under 23s. He moved to Tow Law for the 20-21 season.

Aaron is a local lad, who played against us for Hartlepool United in the 19/20 Durham Challenge Cup. A forward with an eye for goal, he has lots of ability.

Michael signed from Consett, were he’s had 2 spells. He also had 2 seasons at Willington. His pace and work rate make him a real handful.

Top Scorers

Attendances

League Table

Matthew Robson - Midfielder - 1

V Sunderland West End (h) - 125

5 Easington Colliery(W2 D0 L0)

David Webb - Midfielder - 1

V Ryton & Crawcrook (h) - 119

6 Willington (W2 D0 L1)

Michael Brown - Forward - 1

V Newcastle University (a) - 51

7 TOW LAW TOWN (W2 D0 L2) 8 Heaton Stannington (W1 D2 L1) 9 Redcar Athletic (W1 D2 L1)

17/18

18/19

19/20

8TH

15TH

8TH

League Div Two

League Div Two

League Div One

Ebac Northern

Ebac Northern

Ebac Northern

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FIRSTS & LASTS David Hall

First car that you owned: Citroen Saxo

First football shirt you owned: Leeds United

First footballer you idolised?

Alan Shearer

First pair of football boots you owned: Adidas predators

First thing you do when you get home from a game/training: Discuss the game or training with my Dad

Last thing you watched on TV: The Office (US)

Last thing you bought: House furniture

Last football game you went to as a spectator: Probably a Shields home game last season

Last teammate you want to be stuck in a lift with: No comment!

Last time you cried with laughter: Watching Stewart Francis last year, brilliant show!

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NORTH SHIELDS FIXTUR Results

Att

1

2

3

4

5

6

01/09/20

MARSKE UNITED (a) FA Cup EPR

0-3

251

Purvis

Cartwright

McDonald

Hall

Myers

New

05/09/20

NEWTON AYCLIFFE (h)

0-0

300

Purvis

Cassidy

McDonald

Ormston

New

Bexto

12/09/20

SEAHAM RED STAR (a)

3-1

152

Purvis

Cassidy

McDonald

Ormston

New

Bexto

16/09/20

BILLINGHAM TOWN (h)

4-1

270

Purvis

Cartwright

McDonald

Hall

Myers

Bexton

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

8

9

10

11

Used Subs

Patton

Ormston

Wilson

Carr (c)

P Robinson

D Robinson

on

Cunningham

D Robinson

Wilson

Carr (c)

Smith

on

Cunningham

Forster (c)

Wilson 3

D Robinson

Smith

Spooner 1

Forster (c)

Wilson 1

D. Robinson

Shepherd

w

n1

Ref Mr M East

Cunningham

Smith

Bainbridge

Cartwright

Spooner

Mr A Clark

Shepherd

P Robinson

Spooner

Mr D Burrows

Smith

Cunningham

Christie

Mr A Nichol

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DIVISION ONE TABLE 2020/2021 CLUB NAME

P

W

D

L

GF

GA

GD

PTS

1

Shildon

4

2

1

1

9

3

+6

7

2

North Shields

3

2

1

0

7

2

+5

7

3

Whickham

4

2

1

1

5

3

+2

7

4

Northallerton Town

4

2

1

1

2

3

-1

7

Recent Results Wednesday 16 September 2020

5

Hebburn Town

2

2

0

0

6

0

+6

6

6

Newcastle Benfield

3

2

0

1

5

4

+1

6

7

Thornaby

3

2

0

1

5

4

+1

6

8

Newton Aycliffe

3

1

2

0

4

3

+1

5

9

Guisborough Town

3

1

1

1

8

6

+2

4

10

Stockton Town

3

1

1

1

5

3

+2

4

11

Ryhope CW

2

1

1

0

4

2

+2

4

12

Sunderland RCA

2

1

1

0

2

1

+1

4

13

Consett

1

1

0

0

6

2

+4

3

14

Whitley Bay

1

1

0

0

2

1

+1

3

15

Penrith

2

1

0

1

3

4

-1

3

16

Seaham Red Star

4

0

2

2

3

9

-6

2

17

Bishop Auckland

3

0

0

3

1

4

-3

0

18

Ashington

3

0

0

3

3

8

-5

0

19

Billingham Town

3

0

0

3

2

7

-5

0

20

West Auckland Town

3

0

0

3

1

14

-13

0

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

Tuesday 15 September 2020 Newton Aycliffe 3 Newcastle Benfield 2 Ashington 2 Thornaby 3 Hebburn Town 4 West Auckland Town 0 Seaham Red Star 2 Consett 6 Shildon 3 Northallerton Town 0 Sunderland RCA 1 Stockton Town 0

Saturday 12 September 2020 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

Wednesday 9 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

Saturday 5 September 2020 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

DIV ONE TOP WEEKLY ATTENDANCES GAME

ATTENDANCE

GOALSCORERS

Ashington 2 Thornaby 3

300

Dean Briggs (A) Ben Harmison (A) Dale Hopson x2 (TH) Luke Drummond (TH)

North Shields 4 Billingham Town 1

270

O.G. (NS) Bexton (NS) Wilson (NS) Spooner (NS) Boyle (BT)

Hebburn Town 4 West Auckland Town 0

247

Amar Purewal (HT) Graeme Armstrong x2 (HT) Michael McKeown (HT)

Bishop Auckland 1 Whitley Bay 2

245

Hutchinson (BA) Dunn (WB) Weirs (WB)

Shildon 3 Northallerton Town 0

202

Billy Greulich-Smith (SH) Matthew Crust (SH) Dean Thexton (SH)

Sunderland RCA 1 Stockton Town 0

165

Layton Watts (RCA)

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DIVISION TWO TABLE 2020/2021 CLUB NAME

P

W

D

L

GF

GA

GD

PTS

1

Bedlington Terriers

3

3

0

0

6

3

+3

9

2

Birtley Town

4

2

1

1

6

5

+1

7

3

Newcastle University

4

2

1

1

5

4

+1

7

4

Crook Town

3

2

0

1

7

2

+5

6

Tuesday 15 September 2020

5

Easington Colliery

2

2

0

0

5

3

+2

6

Carlisle City 2 Washington 2 Durham City 2 Bedlington Terriers 3

6

Willington

3

2

0

1

7

6

+1

6

Saturday 12 September 2020

7

Tow Law Town

4

2

0

2

4

6

-2

6

8

Heaton Stannington

4

1

2

1

6

5

+1

5

9

-2

5

Recent Results Wednesday 16 September 2020

Redcar Athletic

4

1

2

1

4

6

10

Carlisle City

4

1

2

1

5

9

-4

5

11

Ryton & Crawcrook Albion

3

1

1

1

4

3

+1

4

12

Jarrow

3

1

1

1

3

2

+1

4

13

Sunderland West End

3

1

1

1

4

5

-1

4

Birtley Town 0 Tow Law Town 1 Redcar Athletic 2 Sunderland West End 2 Heaton Stannington 2 Billingham Synthonia 0 West Allotment Celtic 0 Crook Town 3

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

14

Brandon United

2

1

0

1

5

3

+2

3

15

Billingham Synthonia

4

1

0

3

7

6

+1

3

16

Esh Winning

3

1

0

2

4

5

-1

3

17

Washington

2

0

2

0

3

3

0

2

West Allotment Celtic

2

0

1

1

0

3

-3

1

Birtley Town 4 Chester-le-Street Town 3

Thursday 10 September 2020 Easington Colliery 3 Durham City 2

Wednesday 9 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

Tuesday 8 September 2020

18

19

Chester-le-Street Town

1

0

0

1

3

4

-1

0

20

Durham City

4

0

0

4

8

13

-5

0

Tow Law Town 0 Sunderland West End 2

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

DIV TWO TOP WEEKLY ATTENDANCES GAME

ATTENDANCE

GOALSCORERS

Redcar Athletic 2 Sunderland West End 2

225

Bythway x2 (RA) Tarn (SWE) Martin (SWE)

Heaton Stannington 2 Billingham Synthonia 2

159

Campbell (HS) Wright (HS)

Carlisle City 2 Washington 2

109

Keighran Kerr (CC) Robert McCartney (CC) Jak Hanson (W) Stuart Cameron (W)

Durham City 2 Bedlington Terriers 3

90

Delivio Felida (DC) Youssri Aitouarg (DC) Leighton Hopper (BT) Matthew Fisher (BT)

West Allotment Celtic 0 rook Town 3

86

Holliday (CT) Elgie (CT) Hillerby (CT)

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TOP GOAL SCORERS 2020/2021 Division One

Division Two

NAME

CLUB

GOALS

NAME

CLUB

GOALS

Graeme Armstrong

Hebburn Town

8

D’Andre Wainwright

Durham City

4

Dan Wilson

North Shields

4

Niza Chilufya

Newcastle University

4

Jordan Blinco

West Auckland Town

4

Daniel Kent

Crook Town

3

Dale Mulligan

Stockton Town

4

Adam Lennox

Jarrow

3

Dean Briggs

Ashington

3

Kai Hewitson

Brandon United

3

Dale Hopson

Thornaby

3

Lewis Martin

Willington

3

Craig Hutchinson

Bishop Auckland

3

Robert McCartney

Carlisle City

3

Max Brown

Penrith

3

Lee Bythway

Redcar Athletic

3

Bradley Hird

Ryhope CW

3

Christian Holliday

Crook Town

3

Nathan Guru

Guisborough Town

2

Kaleb Young

Birtley Town

2

Carl Lawson

Consett

2

Ryan Drane

Birtley Town

2

Paul Brayson

Newcastle Benfield

2

Michael Baxter

West Allotment Celtic

2

Div One Top ‘Keepers

Div Two Top ‘Keepers

NAME

CLUB

CLEAN SHEETS

NAME

CLUB

CLEAN SHEETS

Tom Dawson

Northallerton Town

3

Finlay Hodgson

West Allotment Celtic

2

Callum Roberts

Stockton Town

2

Ronan Makepeace

Crook Town

2

Andy Jennison

Seaham Red Star

2

Callum Corkhill

Bedlington Terriers

1

Nick Liversedge

Bishop Auckland

2

Jak Wells

Jarrow

1

Robert Dean

Sunderland RCA

2

Neal Bussey

Sunderland West End

1

Div One Red Cards

Div Two Red Cards

NAME

CLUB

RED CARDS

NAME

CLUB

RED CARDS

John Howard

Northallerton Town

2

Niall McGoldrick

Easington Colliery

1

Andrew Shepherd

Northallerton Town

2

Dean Imray

Heaton Stannington

1

Jack Cooper

Newcastle Benfield

1

Maurice Kone

Durham City

1

Mark Waite

Seaham Red Star

1

Ehizojie Oifoh

Newcastle University

1

Oliver Martin

Hebburn Town

1

Michael Trodd

West Allotment Celtic

1

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NSFC PLAYER STATS 2020/2021 PLAYER NAMES

LEAGUE APPS

LEAGUE GOALS

CUP APPS

CUP GOALS

SUB APPS

CAREER APPS

CAREER GOALS

GREG PURVIS

3

-

1

-

-

71

0

BRADLEY SKIRPAN

-

-

-

-

-

2

-

TOM BEXTON

3

1

-

-

-

3

1

WAYNE BUCHANAN

-

-

-

-

-

25

1

ANDREW CARTWRIGHT

1

-

1

-

1

3

-

NICK CASSIDY

2

-

-

-

-

36

1

ROBBIE CHRISTIE

-

-

-

-

1

1

0

JACK DONNISON

-

-

-

-

-

230

5

CHRIS MCDONALD

3

-

1

-

-

43

1

ANTH MYERS

1

-

1

-

-

2

-

PAUL NEW

2

-

1

-

-

39

1

RHYS WILLIAMS

-

-

-

-

-

18

-

RYAN CARR

1

-

1

-

-

224

66

JAMIE CLARK

-

-

-

-

-

2

-

CAM CUNNINGHAM

2

-

-

-

2

49

10

ADAM FORSTER

2

-

-

-

-

255

12

DAVID HALL

1

-

1

-

-

32

-

GARY ORMSTON

2

-

1

-

-

209

18

DAVID ROBINSON

3

-

-

-

1

4

-

PAUL ROBINSON

-

-

1

-

1

105

15

CRAIG SPOONER

1

1

-

-

2

38

6

PAUL VAN-ZANDVLIET

-

-

-

-

-

16

2

GARETH BAINBRIDGE

-

-

-

-

1

244

164

KYLE PATTON

-

-

1

-

-

36

23

COLEBY SHEPHERD

1

-

-

-

1

2

0

CALLUM SMITH

2

-

-

-

2

18

4

DAN WILSON

3

4

1

-

-

122

32

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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.

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North Shields

Tow Law Town

Manager: Marc Nash

Manager: Michael Vasey Lewis Graham

Greg Purvis

Marshall Topham

Bradley Skirpan

Cameron Armstrong

Tom Bexton

Dan Bennett

Wayne Buchanan

Ryan McKinnon

Andrew Cartwright

Lewis Milner

Nick Cassidy Chris McDonald

Scott Oldfield

Anth Myers

Mark Pattison

Paul New

Robbie Shields

Ryan Carr

Jake Thompson

Robbie Christie Jamie Clark Cam Cunningham

Jeb Atkinson

V

Adam Knowles Joel Pearson

Adam Forster

Barrie Smith

David Hall

Jeff Smith

Gary Ormston

Jason White

David Robinson

Johnson Ballan

Paul Robinson

Michael Brown

Craig Spooner

Matty Moffat

Paul Van-Zandvliet

Aaron Willoughby

Gareth Bainbridge Kyle Patton Coleby Shepherd Callum Smith Dan Wilson

North Shields v Tow Law Town Bedlington Terriers v Heaton Stannington Northallerton Town v Billingham Town Crook Town v Albion Sports Shildon AFC v Chester-le-Street Town West Allotment Celtic v Penrith Garforth Town v Sunderland West End Bishop Auckland v Billingham Synthonia Ryton & Crawcrook Albion v Ashington Whitley Bay v Newcastle University

Guisborough Town (a)

Next Up

Today’s Games

Referee: Evan Culling I Assistant Referees: Phillip Clayton & Tyler Dutton

Wednesday 23 September (7:30pm) Ebac Northern League Division One Shildon AFC (h) Saturday 26 September (3pm) Ebac Northern League Division One