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Football is the biggest sport in the United Kingdom, however it is particularly massive in the North East of England. Below, Spark have gathered the best five-a-side pitches in Tyne and Wear
An enhanced coaching centre in Sunderland has applauded what coaches say is a “great experience” in bringing leading women coaches to motivate its under 12s group. Spark recently covered the news that Sunderland AFC Women coaches, Mel Reay and Steph Libbey, visited the Beacon of Light to give the Sunderland RTC girls a coaching session […]
Sunderland icon Gary Bennett has sung the praises of campaign group Show Racism the Red Card as the organisation helped its one millionth person. The charity, which was founded in 1996 in the North East, has delivered regular educational workshops in a bid to educate against racism in society using high-profile football figures as role […]
Sunderland’s season has been hampered by poor refereeing decisions with Keith Hackett criticising standards. Speaking on the Mackem in the Middle podcast, Keith discussed the current debate that surrounds English refereeing and the constant criticism that comes their way. He said: “What I have seen in the last 10 years is a decline of refereeing […]
Well known Celebrities from around the region are set to play their part in a Charity football game.
Sunderland Regional Talent Club’s U11 and U12s were treated on Monday night when SAFC Women coaches Mel Reay and Steph Libbey gave them a “brilliant” coaching session. https://twitter.com/SunderlandRTC/status/1630314778554953734?s=20 Owing to the success of guest speakers and coaches across the board including the Foundation of Light Scholars getting to see Jamie Chandler’s expertise, the young […]
The Stadium of Light will host the Durham County FA Frank Pattison Challenge Cup final between Hebburn Town FC and Spennymoor Town FC on May 3 for the first time in four years. The home of Sunderland AFC last hosted the final in 2019 when Shildon AFC defeated South Shields 1-0 to lift the cup. […]
Lifelong Sunderland fans will be able to submit their 1973 FA Cup memorabilia to be used in an upcoming book, marking 50 years since Sunderland won the cup. Photographer and football fan Julian Germain has been commissioned to produce a book, along with visual material such as photographs, to reflect upon the experiences of supporters […]
A guest speaker programme organised by the Foundation of Light’s Women’s Scholarship is going down a treat. The Scholarship aims to develop girls between 16 and 19 to go on to compete professionally, and bosses are hoping that a host of guest speakers can help inspire the young women as they go through the programme. […]
Thousands of Newcastle United fans have been celebrating in recent weeks after being able to buy their tickets for the Carabao Cup final, but not all of the fans are happy. On February 2, 2023 Newcastle United released the breakdown of how they would be selling their tickets for the Carabao Cup final. However, now […]
