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Two players in every starting 11 are currently fighting with there own mental health problem now. This is a story about a muddy pitch 2 teams battling it out can be improving it one step at a time. Across the country thousands upon thousands of men tie up their boots put their kits on and trudge […]
Boldon village has a wonderful community spirit, and their cricket club is at the very centre of it all. Cricket is at the heart of this club, but what outsiders may not know is that it’s home to much more than just this. The community found within the club stretches beyond the game, and people […]
Whilst the first team performs on the pitch, a small group of volunteers have quietly dedicated decades to the club, working behind the scenes to make sure match day goes off without a hitch. But who will keep grassroots football going in the future? To find out I spoke to two generations of volunteers. Richard […]
The competition for university dominance and professional futures. University rugby union has forever been highly competitive, culturally huge and embedded in the game. You only need to look at The Varsity Match played every year between both the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge, ever since 1872. Unlike most university sport, The Varsity […]
The 23rd August 2012, Alan Pardew’s Newcastle United travelled to Greece ahead of their UEFA EUROPA LEAGUE Qualifier 1st leg tie against Atromitos. Aged just 17 years and 236 days old youngster Adam Campbell replaced Pappis Cisse to become the Magpies youngest ever player in Europe at the time. 14 years ago, a month […]
Pools’ long-awaited new owner is reinstating optimism and belief for both supporters and journalists, but notable challenges remain after the turbulent past ownership of Raj Singh. Not long ago, the future looked bleak for Hartlepool United, and the prospect of hope seemed lost between fans. Had things been different, Raj Singh could have been remembered as a ‘saviour’ at Victoria Park, after […]
The Tyne and Wear derby is a historical fixture in English football, 12 miles, 13 stops on the metro and one change is the only thing that connects the two sides whose hatred for each other is a staple in the North East. It may only be seen as a game of football to […]
With Sunderland successfully returning to the Premier League and Newcastle competing in the Champions League, can Middlesbrough be the third north-east club to return to the promised land. It’s been 17 years since the clubs where all in the topflight together. All three clubs have had good years so far such as Newcastle making it to the round […]
Seaham Town Council have awarded £2,000 to TFT MMA as a good will gesture, recognising the work and contribution to the community. TFT MMA are a well-known gym in the North East area, providing some of the best talent that the area has produced in the last ten years. Run by UK MMA veteran Andrew […]
