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Two rivers, two cities and 45 miles separates the stadiums of North-East rivals Newcastle and Middlesbrough. But at least one thing links the thousands of fans who visit St James’ Park and the Riverside . . . The love of a sporting flutter. And both clubs themselves see no issue in bombarding those supporters […]
Here we investigate the after-care – or lack of it – offered to youngsters released from professional English academies. Local lad Kane Evans was at Sunderland for 12 years and the one dream he harboured for over a decade was to play professional football at his hometown club. Sadly, this dream died a “terrible” death . . […]
Newcastle United fans have always been recognised as some of the most passionate fans in England and the displays led by fan group ‘Wor Flags’ only provide evidence to back up this claim. After six years in business the group, entirely fan funded, continue to enhance the St James’ Park atmosphere through their thoughtful and […]
An investigation into the culture of abuse of match day officials which could bring English football down from the bottom. Football, the game millions love, wouldn’t happen without referees. The game relies on referees to go ahead, and many people are not brave enough to step up. Unfortunately, the new generation of referees are receiving […]
Non League Day is the perfect opportunity for Newcastle and Sunderland fans alike to attend local grassroots fixtures with their sides not playing due to the international break. On March 25 this year fans will be encouraged to support their local non league sides with Premier League and Championship action unavailable due to the international […]
Newcastle has a range of pubs to get in the mood for a match-day at St James’ Park. Here I have listed eight of the best pubs to go to before a game:
The long wait is almost over, cricket is nearly back at the Emirates Riverside. Durham get their home season underway on April 13 as they take on Worcestershire in the second round of the County Championship. International Cricket also makes a return this summer, with both England men’s and women’s teams playing white ball […]
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
