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Amid a successful first season, South Shields International Academy looks to expand its program with the addition of a women’s team. In September, South Shields FC’s International Academy launched with the University of Sunderland, drawing talented players worldwide, notably from North America, eager to enhance their football skills and education. With a strong commitment to […]
Since the Saudi-backed takeover in 2021, Newcastle United have been heading in one direction jumping over every hurdle in their way. However, the only hurdle which is proving hard to jump is expanding the Stadium. Chris Waugh from The Athletic explains why. He said: “Leazes Terrace, directly behind the East Stand, features listed buildings, while […]
Financial fair play is an ever-growing topic of discussion in football, but is the problem going to get worse before it gets better? The beautiful game has been criticised a lot in recent times, majorly due to the amount of money at the top and ultimately the gulf between the elite clubs and the rest. […]
A local train operator has scheduled an extra service from London Kings Cross to aid Gateshead fans in their commute home from the FA Trophy Final. Gateshead FC will take on Solihull Moors in the FA Trophy final, at Wembley Stadium in London, on May 11. The match will kick off at 16:45PM. There will […]
The Stadium of Light is the home to Sunderland AFC and has held some great fixtures over its time. From surviving relegation from the Premier League on the last day of the season, to witnessing consecutive relegations down to League One, Sunderland fans have been through it all. Here are 10 fan-favourite football matches to […]
The title race between Hebburn Town and Stockton Town is reaching its climax, and the upcoming round of fixtures on Saturday 27 April 2024, is set to be absolutely thrilling. Hebburn Town travel to face off against Sheffield, while Stockton Town will be taking on Belper Town. The outcome of these matches will have a […]
Gateshead FC have been removed from the National League playoffs after “failing to meet the EFL’s relevant qualifying criteria to become a member of the Football League.” Despite finishing sixth in the National League, Gateshead have been told they will not be allowed to partake in the playoffs, with Solihull Moors taking their place. The […]
Sunderland have announced the death of their legendary former player Charlie Hurley at the age of 87. Hurley, a centre half, was dubbed ‘The King’ by Sunderland fans and joined the Black Cats in 1957 from Millwall. He was voted as ‘Sunderland’s Player of the Century’ on the club’s centenary in 1979. Kelvin Beattie, of […]
After 18 years of no silverware Whickham are searching for glory as they take on West Auckland Town in the competition finale at the home of Sunderland AFC – The Stadium of Light. Boyhood Mackem and Whickham manager Lee Haldane will be on the touchline of the stadium he’s visited so many times as […]
North East MPs have pocketed more than £11,600 in gifted sports tickets in the last year, an investigation by Spark can reveal. According to data from the Register of MP Interests, MPs in the North East were gifted £11,633.55 in tickets to sports events including Men’s and Women’s FA Cup finals, Wimbledon, WWE, and […]
