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⚽️ Football Writer for The Chronicle, Sunderland Echo, Shields Gazette and Non-League Paper (and anyone that will have me) ✍🏻 Also in Four Four Two, When Saturday Comes & more 💚 Proud Ambassador of I U Care Share Foundation
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“We owe it to them to put it right first and foremost.” Elliott Dickman described South Shields supporters as ‘incredible’ following Saturday’s defeat at Kings Lynn Town believes his side owe them an improvement in their away record. www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/footba...

"We’ve come so far so we can’t let this slip now" Hebburn Town manager Daniel Moore has challenged his players to bounce back from their midweek defeat against Hyde United when they host Leek Town on Saturday. www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/footba...

🏆Gateshead, Hebburn Town and Stockton Town are to be honoured at the North East Football Writers Association’s annual awards on Sunday night. www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

Gateshead chairman Neil Pinkerton has called on the North East football community to get behind the National League club on Saturday as they aim to boost their bid for a historic promotion this season. www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

🧤Covid-19 robbed Brad James of a chance of appearing at Wembley - but that didn't stop him creating a lifelong memory for Hartlepool United supporters. Now with Spennymoor Town, the keeper is eyeing a belated visit to the national stadium. #HUFC #Moors www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/sport/footba...

⚓️South Shields face a major test with four consecutive away games lying ahead of them - but striker Paul Blackett has warned his side they can't look too far ahead as they look to build on two consecutive wins. www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/footba...

"You can’t live off that tag of former Football League club forever." Former Hartlepool United favourite Tommy Miller has bemoaned the ‘downward spiral’ that has left his old club scrapping for a return to the EFL. #HUFC www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/sport/footba...

"I think we need to realise just how important both the community and club can be for each other." Blyth Spartans chairman Kevin Miles believes the club will require a 'reset' during the summer months once their short-term future is secured. www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/sport/footba...

Former Sunderland and Ipswich Town midfielder Tommy Miller discusses: 🚜Jack Clarke's performances at Portman Road 🇫🇷The impact of Regis Le Bris 🔼Sunderland's promotion hopes 🤩The importance of keeping Jobe Via @sunderlandechosafc.bsky.social #SAFC #ITFC www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

🏆 Hebburn Town, Stockton Town and Gateshead will be honoured alongside the likes of Alexander Isak, Chris Rigg and Dan Burn at the North East Football Writers Association annual awards this weekend. www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/footba...

Gateshead are aiming to add to their squad ahead of Tuesday night’s visit to Eastleigh after Callum Tripp was recalled by MK Dons. www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

⚓️ Elliott Dickman has called for a strong mindset from his injury-hit South Shields squad as they prepare to host National League North rivals Alfreton Town on Tuesday night. www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/footba...

A big boost for Hebburn Town as Daniel Moore and his coaching staff agree new deals. 🟡 The ‘easy conversation’ over deals ⚫️ Praise for progress made 🟡 Going into ‘the next phase’ ⚫️ Assessing financial challenges A long read via the Shields Gazette. www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/footba...

Blyth Spartans chairman Kevin Miles believes the Croft Park club should be ‘immensely grateful’ to head coach Nathan Haslam after his departure was confirmed on Sunday. www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/sport/footba...

⚓️ Stockton Town boss Michael Dunwell has lavished praise on long-serving centre-back pair Adam Nicholson and Tom Coulthard for continuing to prove themselves whatever the level. www.thenonleaguefootballpaper.com/latest-news/...

Two-goal hero Luke Hannant has revealed confidence is high at Gateshead after they rounded off a positive week with a fine win at National League rivals Solihull Moors. www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

That rounds off a busy day at South Shields. Plenty of players struggling with injury and illness but they battled to a win against Needham Market to give themselves something to build on against Alfreton Town here on Tuesday night.

“We’ve had a tough week with some walking wounded to be honest” South Shields manager Elliott Dickman praised his players for putting a positive end on a challenging week with a home win against National League North strugglers Needham Market. www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/footba...

“He’s a quality addition and we are pleased we have him here.” Gateshead manager Carl Magnay has been impressed with on-loan Crawley Town midfielder Jack Roles. www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

⚓️ South Shields manager Elliott Dickman has warned his side of the threat posed by relegation threatened Needham Market this afternoon. www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/footba...

🟢⚪️ Blyth Spartans chairman Kevin Miles is determined to improve the fortunes at Croft Park - and called on the local community to play a part in what he believes will be a long-term project. www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/sport/footba...

🐯 Had a chat with Hull City striker Tyrell Sellers-Fleming after he produced an impressive performance on his full debut for Gateshead in Tuesday night’s 4-3 win against Sutton. His aims for his time on Tyneside are here via the Yorkshire Post. #HCAFC www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/footba...

🗣️Carl Magnay reflects on a dramatic night for Gateshead as they edge a seven-goal thriller against Sutton United. 🐸Praise for ‘relentless’ Hannant 🔥‘Quality’ of two-goal hero Roles 🚨Shelvey injury news 🧤Trust in former #SAFC youngster www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

He already has seven goals and seven assists in 31 appearances - but South Shields manager Elliott Dickman believes there is still more to come from former #NUFC youngster Kyle Crossley during his first season in senior football. www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/footba...

Gateshead manager Carl Magnay has been impressed with what he has witnessed from Hull City youngster Tyrell Sellars-Fleming - and could hand a full debut to the Tigers striker in Tuesday night’s home game with Sutton United. www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

🌍 Newcastle remain in the race for Europe despite Saturday’s dismal display in the defeat against Manchester City. Ten clubs will fancy their chances of securing a spot in Europe - but who has the best record and what lies ahead for them? #NUFC www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/footba...

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 A year has passed since Josh Scott decided to leave Newcastle and join Queens Park. Now, he’s battling for promotion, looking forward to a cup final and has helped his side pull off a shock win at Rangers. His story here via @chroniclelive.co.uk. #NUFC www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/footba...

Assistant manager Mark Hudson described Hebburn Town’s agonising late defeat at the hands of Worksop Town as ‘a tough one to take’. www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/footba...

Elliott Dickman admitted South Shields ‘missed a massive opportunity’ as their poor away record was extended by a narrow defeat at National League North play-off contenders Chorley. www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/footba...

Gateshead manager Carl Magnay was keen to take the positives from his side's narrow home defeat against National League play-off rivals Altrincham. www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

🔥 Gateshead striker Jovan Malcolm is ready to make an impact as his side prepare to host National League play-off rivals Altrincham on Saturday. Match preview and news of a new loan signing via the Sunderland Echo. www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

⚓️Elliott Dickman has revealed South Shields will take a cautious approach with the fitness of top goalscorer Paul Blackett. Dylan Stephenson and Kyle Crossley in contention to lead the line at Chorley on Saturday if Blackett is not available. www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/footba...

🐝 Hebburn Town manager Daniel Moore is relishing the challenges that lie in wait during the final months of what has already been an exciting season. Preview of Saturday’s home game with Worksop Town via the Shields Gazette. www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/footba...

🟢⚪️ Nathan Haslam has called for positivity from Blyth Spartans as they prepare for a tough-looking trip to Gainsborough Trinity on Saturday afternoon. www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/sport/footba...

🗣️ Dean Nicholson reflects on an “almost perfect performance” against Bradford (Park Avenue) tonight with @markcarruthers.bsky.social. (Full 4 minutes on our Facebook page!)

On tonight's Premier League Panel, @markcarruthers.bsky.social and Dylan Oakley join me to chat about the transfer window. From Arsenal's inactivity to Rashford's odds of success at Aston Villa, we cover the lot. Catch us at 10pm on Shots! TV (Freeview 262) tonight, or via the link below:

🇮🇹 There were somewhat mixed reviews for Newcastle United defender Lloyd Kelly after he made his Champions League debut for Juventus in their 2-1 win against PSV on Tuesday night. #NUFC www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/footba...

Former #NUFC U21s captain Owen Bailey skippers Doncaster in their FA Cup fourth round tie against Crystal Palace. His journey from his Magpies release to EFL captain via Gateshead is here via @chroniclelive.co.uk. (Jamie Sterry also in the #DRFC side) www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/footba...

⚫️⚪️ It’s Brighton at home for #NUFC in the FA Cup fifth round. Positives: It’s a home tie, it’s winnable. Negatives: The Seagulls have a SJP win this season and United’s FA Cup record against them is pretty poor. Full draw details via the Shields Gazette. www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/footba...

A big FA Cup night lies ahead for Owen Bailey and Doncaster - but the former #NUFC U21s captain has already come so far. ⚫️ Injury heartache ⚪️ Magpies release ⚫️ Success with Gateshead ⚪️ Earning an EFL move ⚫️ Aiming to prove himself against Palace #DRFC www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/footba...

What a performance from Plymouth Argyle! How can you not love the FA Cup man?

Love a two-game weekend and even better when it comes out looking like this in print. The print staff at the Sunday Sun do an unbelievable job putting together such a packed sport section in a relatively short space of time and there is great pride that non-league plays such a big role in that.

🟢⚪️ Blyth Spartans legend Alan Shoulder has been described as “a special, special player” following his sad passing this week at the age of 71. www.thenonleaguefootballpaper.com/latest-news/...

Two-goal hero Luke Hannant praised Gateshead for staying true to their preferred style of football in testing conditions during Saturday’s 4-0 win at National League rivals Wealdstone. www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

🐝 Daniel Moore believes the point Hebburn Townearned at Matlock Town on Saturday could prove valuable in their push for a Northern Premier League Premier Division play-off place. www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/footba...

Elliott Dickman challenged South Shields to embark on an improved run of form after a dogged and disciplined display helped the Mariners to an impressive three points against National League North leaders Chester. www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/footba...

Doesn’t matter how you perform in cup ties, all that matters is getting a win and getting into the next round. Newcastle have done what they had to and that is absolutely all that matters. #NUFC

A chilly and wet afternoon ahead at the 1st Cloud Arena. A big test lies in wait for South Shields as they face National League North leaders Chester.