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⚽️ Writer for The Chronicle, Sunday Sun, Sunderland Echo, Shields Gazette ✍🏻 Weekly columnist for Non-League Paper πŸŽ™οΈCo-host of Everything is Black and White podcast πŸ’š Proud Ambassador of the If U Care Share Foundation

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'Incredible' former Hartlepool United favourite hailed after Spennymoor Town exit Graeme Lee's managerial reign at National League North club Spennymoor Town came to an end last month.

Glen Taylor has said he will always be grateful to former Spennymoor Town manager Graeme Lee after one of the most remarkable years of his career.

www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/sport/footba...

06.03.2026 19:16 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Manager Ian Watson has called on South Shields to be ruthless against Curzon Ashton National League North leaders South Shields face Curzon Ashton at the 1st Cloud Arena on Saturday.

"If you want to be successful you have to find ways"

South Shields manager Ian Watson knows what he wants from his side as they look to push for promotion into the National League.

A home clash with Curzon Ashton is next up for the Mariners on Saturday.

www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/footba...

06.03.2026 19:07 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Hebburn Town have 'nine cup finals' ahead in historic promotion chase - Daniel Moore Hebburn Town will host Northern Premier League rivals Gainsborough Trinity on Saturday afternoon.

🟑⚫️Hebburn Town manager Daniel Moore believes his side are preparing for β€˜nine cup finals’ as they look to write their name into the club's history books once again.

The Hornets host Northern Premier League rivals Gainsborough on Saturday.

www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/footba...

06.03.2026 19:04 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Rob Elliot wants a united front from Gateshead as their push for safety gathers pace Gateshead will travel to National League rivals Solihull Moors on Saturday.

πŸ‘ŠRob Elliot wants a united front from everyone connected with Gateshead as they look to continue their push for National League safety at Solihull Moors this weekend.

www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

06.03.2026 18:57 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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⚫️βšͺ️ Kieran Trippier, Dan Burn and Joelinton have been absolute monsters for Newcastle tonight.

🧀 Credit to Aaron Ramsdale too because he’s been brilliant in goal and has made three or four massive saves.

πŸ‘πŸ» That is a fantastic win and one that is thoroughly deserved.

#NUFC

04.03.2026 22:19 πŸ‘ 21 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Sunderland youngster earns praise after spectacular debut for loan club Hebburn Town A Sunderland youngster scored two goals in five minutes during his debut for his new loan club.

πŸ”΄βšͺ️ Sunderland youngster Jake Waters enjoyed a fine debut for loan club Hebburn Town as he scored twice in five minutes after coming off the bench in their 3-0 win against Stocksbridge.

Safe to say Hornets boss Daniel Moore is already impressed! #SAFC

www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/footba...

04.03.2026 19:12 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Watson wants South Shields to keep calm after win against title rivals AFC Fylde South Shields moved back to the top of the National League North with a 2-1 home win against title rivals AFC Fylde.

"We have to go again and we have to get the mentality right for the weekend"

Keep calm and carry on was the message from South Shields manager Ian Watson after his side claimed a 2-1 home win against National League North title rivals AFC Fylde.

www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/footba...

03.03.2026 22:20 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Fylde clash won't decide National League North title - South Shields striker Blackett South Shields will face National League North title rivals AFC Fylde at the 1st Cloud Arena on Tuesday night.

πŸ‘€ All eyes are on the 1st Cloud Arena on Tuesday night as National League North title rivals South Shields and AFC Fylde go head to head.

However, Mariners striker Paul Blackett has stressed nothing will be decided no matter what happens during the game.
www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/footba...

03.03.2026 09:04 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Oh no, I know that. Was just clarifying! Can’t wait to see him back.

02.03.2026 17:28 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Initially a dead leg but there was muscle damage as well.

He’s as frustrated as anyone.

02.03.2026 17:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Exciting Newcastle hotshot attitude hailed after Champions League decision Magpies U21 boss Robbie Stockdale has been delighted with Sean Neave's reaction

β€œI wouldn’t expect anything less and I wouldn’t accept anything else”

πŸ‘Sean Neave has been praised for his reaction to missing out on a competitive home debut for Newcastle after he scored twice for the Magpies Under-21s in their draw with Brighton.

#NUFC

www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/footba...

02.03.2026 17:22 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Lewis Miley names Newcastle United return date aim after injury frustration The Newcastle United midfielder has had a frustrating few weeks on the sidelines with a thigh injury

πŸ‘€Lewis Miley has confirmed he is targeting Newcastle's visit to Barcelona as a possible date for his comeback from injury.

The newly crowned North East Football Writers Young Player of the Year also reflected on 'a really big year' in his career'.

#NUFC

www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/footba...

02.03.2026 17:11 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
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πŸ“Ή Reaction from Blyth Spartans 2-0 Lincoln United as Marc Nash’s side move out of the NPL East relegation zone and make it three home wins on the bounce.

28.02.2026 18:07 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Do you know I had that stuck in my head as I was writing this! It inspired me to listen to A Certain Trigger as I was working.

28.02.2026 11:08 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Stockdale remains positive after Newcastle United U21s draw as Neave catches the eye Newcastle United Under-21s wasted a two-goal lead in their 2-2 draw with Brighton and Hove Albion on Friday night.

Robbie Stockdale believes Newcastle United Under-21s have shown signs of progress in recent weeks after they made it just one defeat in their last five games with a home draw against Brighton and Hove Albion.

#NUFC

www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/footba...

28.02.2026 11:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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South Shields only focusing on Peterborough Sports as AFC Fylde clash looms South Shields will travel to National League North rivals Peterborough Sports on Saturday.

South Shields manager Ian Watson has demanded focus from his players as they head into another crucial week in their battle for promotion into the National League.

www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/footba...

28.02.2026 11:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Hebburn Town boss wants to 'apply some pressure' to promotion rivals Hebburn Town are facing two pivotal games in their push for promotion into the National League North.

Daniel Moore has challenged Hebburn Town to apply some pressure to their promotion rivals by collecting six points from their next two games.

www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/footba...

28.02.2026 10:58 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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NORTHERN LEAGUE: Horden CW will keep pushing for more as Red Star look for momentum There is a busy weekend across both divisions of the Ebac Northern League.

NORTHERN LEAGUE: Horden CW goalkeeper Robert Dean has insisted his side will keep pushing towards the top five of Division One as they prepare to face Newcastle Benfield this weekend.

www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

28.02.2026 10:56 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Forest Green Rovers clash 'possibly a free hit' for improving Gateshead Gateshead will host National League rivals Forest Green Rovers at the International Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

βšͺ️⚫️Gateshead manager Rob Elliot believes Saturday’s home clash with National League rivals Forest Green Rovers is β€˜possibly a free hit’ for his side.

www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

28.02.2026 10:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Blackett's back as South Shields eye final National League North title push South Shields striker Paul Blackett discusses returning to fitness, competition for places, being back amongst the goals and the National League North title race.

LONG READ: South Shields striker Paul Blackett is back in contention, back amongst the goals and is now looking forward to the final push for promotion into the National League.

An open and honest chat with the Mariners striker via the Shields Gazette.

www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/footba...

26.02.2026 14:20 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“Ή Thoroughly enjoyed being on lead commentary duties for DAZN National Leagus live coverage of South Shields 3-1 Worksop Town.

As ever, Paul Dixon excellent on co-comms.

My post-match thoughts are here…

24.02.2026 22:58 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Got them all except one and kept trying Lua Lua, Lomano Lua Lua, Lomana Lua Lua, Tresor Lomano Lua Lua and Tresor Lomana Lua Lua.

Should have just put the Luas together! Schoolboy error.

24.02.2026 16:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Keep an eye out for our pod later this week. Gibbo picks his top ten NUFC European nights!

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1️⃣5️⃣0️⃣ Tuesday’s Champions League play-off second leg with Qarabag will be Newcastle United’s 150th European fixture.

John Gibson was at their first against Feyenoord in 1968 and described bringing up the 150 as a β€˜fantastic landmark’.

#NUFC

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23.02.2026 22:03 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

β˜”οΈSouth Shields have refused to comment on bizarre allegations claiming National League North rivals King’s Lynn Town forced the postponement of their recent fixture against the Mariners by soaking their pitch.

www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/footba...

23.02.2026 15:24 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Newcastle United have 'really scary' hot prospect already making an impact Michael Mills capped his first appearance for United's Under-21s with a goal against Fulham

πŸ‘€ Newcastle United have a β€˜really scary’ prospect on their hands according to Under-21s interim head coach Robbie Stockdale - and he’s just signed his first professional contract with the Magpies.

πŸ–ŠοΈ A piece for @chroniclelive.co.uk | #NUFC |

www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/footba...

22.02.2026 17:13 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Former Hartlepool United favourite Graeme Lee 'parts company' with Spennymoor Town National League North club Spennymoor Town have parted company with former Hartlepool United favourite Graeme Lee.

🚨Spennymoor Town confirm they have parted company with manager Graeme Lee less than 24 hours after Saturday's home defeat against local rivals Darlington.

www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/sport/footba...

22.02.2026 12:29 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Sean Neave improvement hailed by Newcastle insider as striker set for City role Sean Neave was back among the Newcastle U21s just days after his Champions League debut

🌟A long-awaited senior debut in the Champions League and an Under-21s goal - it was a good week for Newcastle striker Sean Neave.

Magpies academy coach Robbie Stockdale believes the youngster has 'come on leaps and bounds' in recent months.

#NUFC

www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/footba...

22.02.2026 10:18 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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South Shields 'miles off' their usual standards in Telford draw - manager Ian Watson South Shields were forced to battle for a point in Saturday’s 2-2 home draw with National League North rivals AFC Telford United.

"We are lucky to get a point from the game"

South Shields manager Ian Watson was visibly annoyed by his side's performance in their 2-2 home draw with National League North rivals AFC Telford United.

Report via the Shields Gazette.

www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/footba...

21.02.2026 17:47 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Newcastle United coach reacts as goalkeeper Aidan Harris scores in Under-21s win Newcastle United Under-21s claimed a 3-0 home win against Fulham on a memorable night at Whitley Park.

🀣 β€œIt’s just good to spread the goals around the team”

⚫️βšͺ️ Newcastle United Under-21s interim coach Robbie Stockdale reacts after Magpies goalkeeper Aidan Harris scores in his side's 3-0 home win against Fulham.

πŸ—žοΈ Reaction via Shields Gazette | #NUFC |

www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/footba...

20.02.2026 22:38 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0