By Mark Carruthers

RETURN: Stephen Turnbull is back after two years out

NOBODY needs to tell Stephen Turnbull what he was doing five years ago.
The midfielder – then at Blyth Spartans – was riding on the crest of a wave after his sublime free-kick helped put the famous FA Cup giant-killers into the third round after a historic win at north-east neighbours Hartlepool United.
The free-kick – as Turnbull will tell you – was witnessed by over two million viewers on Match of the Day and was described by Newcastle United and England legend Alan Shearer as “one of ...