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Life as a professional footballer can have many twists and turns, with loan moves often part of a young player’s development. Spark Sunderland exclusively caught up with Newcastle United left back, Matty Bondswell, to talk about his current loan to League Two side Newport County. It may have taken him more than 300 miles from […]
Borussia Dortmund u19s felt “a little too comfortable” in their 2-1 victory over Newcastle United u19s at the Gateshead International Stadium yesterday according to manager Mike Tullberg. Speaking exclusively to Spark Sunderland, Tullberg said his side played very well in the first half and should have wrapped up the game by half-time. Dortmund led 12 […]
By Adam Foster and Ben Boyd Borussia Dortmund U19s were almost made to rue missed chances as they narrowly beat Newcastle United U19s at the Gateshead International Stadium. Dortmund opened the scoring in the 12th minute through Julian Rijkhoff. Samuel Bamba doubled the lead eight minutes into the second half. Sean Neave pulled a goal […]
By Liam Brusby and Joshua Nichol Newcastle United take on Borussia Dortmund in a competitive fixture for the first time ever as they face off in group F of the UEFA Champions League. The Magpies currently sit top of the group following a goalless draw against AC Milan and a historic 4-1 win against Paris […]
Departing Gateshead manager Mike Williamson told his players they were “brilliant” and asked them to “continue doing what you’re doing” in his farewell meeting, a source close to the club has told Spark. The meeting, which took place at 9.30am on the day his departure was announced, was short but players expressed their gratitude to […]
Newcastle United will welcome Paris Saint-Germain to St James’ Park tonight in a clash that sees Champions League football return to Tyneside for the first time in 20 years. A drone light display lit up the skies above the city-centre stadium earlier this week, part of which spelt out the phrase “we’re back” across the […]
Milton Keynes-born Scottish youth international Harrison Ashby only joined the Magpies in January, but now finds himself on-loan in the south of Wales at Championship side Swansea City. Ashby found it difficult to break into the starting eleven on a regular basis ahead of Kieran Trippier, making only two Premier League appearances, though he still […]
After Reaching the FA Cup first round proper last campaign, South Shields are looking to replicate that success this year. WHEN AND WHERE Julio Arca’s side head to The F Ball Community Stadium to face Leek Town Saturday, September 30, with kick-off scheduled for 12:30 pm The clash has been selected for TV coverage, with […]
