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Walker’s a star as Owls seal title

13 April 2025 0 comments

Cleethorpes Town boss Craig Rouse was rightly overjoyed after the Owls clinched the Northern Premier League East title in style.

Newton Aycliffe an example for clubs to follow – Stan boss Nicholson

10 April 2025 0 comments

Heaton Stannington manager Dean Nicholson is determined to follow Newton Aycliffe’s lead as he aims to guide his side to safety during the final weeks of their first season in the Northern Premier League East Division.

Stocksbridge Park Steels: Forgetful Ben Townsend brings up ton in some style

30 March 2025 0 comments

Like most footballers, Ben Townsend wanted a milestone appearance for his club to be memorable.

Heaton Stannington still have work to do after Borough win – Nicholson

29 March 2025 0 comments

Dean Nicholson has insisted he won’t allow his Heaton Stannington players to get too carried away by their 3-0 win at Northern Premier League East Division rivals Grimsby Borough.

Heaton Stannington: Premier League giants Newcastle United turn on the Heat!

9 March 2025 0 comments

Dean Nicholson is relishing a ‘huge occasion’ as his Heaton Stannington side prepare to face Newcastle United Under-21s in the semi-final of the Northumberland Senior Cup on Tuesday night.

Dunston UTS warned ahead of Friday night trip to Heaton Stannington

6 February 2025 0 comments

Dunston UTS manager Jon McDonald is paying no attention to league positions as his promotion-chasing side prepare for a short trip to NPL East Division rivals Heaton Stannington on Friday night.

The Rules Derby is firm as ever

26 January 2025 0 comments

The history of footballing rivalries was born when the two oldest clubs in the sport first faced off on December 26, 1860.

Pontefrac Collieries looking to girl power

26 January 2025 0 comments

Pontefract Collieries want to lay down the blueprint in revolutionising girls and women’s football after receiving vital funding.

Non-League: Forest Green Rovers’ Ryan Inniss rallies late to get the year off to a flyer!

5 January 2025 0 comments

NEW YEAR, same poor weather, a change at the top of the National League – 2025 opened in typical fashion for the Non-League sides!

Ashington turn to Gray to end manager search

6 October 2024 0 comments

Northern Premier League East Division club Ashington have confirmed the appointment of former Morpeth Town and Whitley Bay manager Nicky Gray.

Nicholson ‘delighted’ as Heaton rack another up historic win

25 September 2024 0 comments

Dean Nicholson is becoming accustomed to making history with Heaton Stannington – and he is delighted with his side’s latest achievement after they racked up their first ever Northern Premier League home win.

Northern Premier League East fixtures announced

18 July 2024 0 comments

Bradford Park Avenue host 2015 FA Trophy winners North Ferriby on the opening day in NPL East. PA have suffered […]

Stan plan is working as historic season lies ahead

2 June 2024 0 comments

Dean Nicholson admits Step 4 football was not initially on the agenda when he arrived as Heaton Stannington boss three years ago – but he is ready to ‘have a good go’ after sealing promotion into the Northern Premier League East Division.

Nicholson hails Heaton history makers as step four dream becomes reality

6 May 2024 0 comments

Heaton Stannington manager Dean Nicholson admitted he was lost for words after his side secured a first ever promotion into the Northern Premier League East.

Anchors are head over heels after stunning final win

5 May 2024 0 comments

An emotional Michael Dunwell was left lost for words after Stockton Town secured a historic promotion after a dramatic play-off final win over north-east rivals Dunston UTS.

Match Preview: Winterton Rangers v Grantham Town (Saturday, 3pm)

25 April 2024 0 comments

Struggling Winterton Rangers face Grantham Town at West Street on Saturday looking to build on a win in their last […]

Match Preview: Stocksbridge Park Steels v Dunston UTS (Saturday, 3pm)

25 April 2024 0 comments

Dunston UTS travel to Bracken Moor for Saturday’s match against Stocksbridge Park Steels looking to bounce back from defeat last […]

Match Preview: Sheffield FC v Hebburn Town (Saturday, 3pm)

25 April 2024 0 comments

Hebburn Town visit Sheffield FC on Saturday on the back of six consecutive wins in the Northern Premier League Division […]

Match Preview: Ossett United v Cleethorpes Town (Saturday, 3pm)

25 April 2024 0 comments

Struggling Ossett United face Cleethorpes Town at the Stade France Ingfield on Saturday looking to build on a win in […]

Match Preview: Newton Aycliffe v Pontefract Collieries (Saturday, 3pm)

25 April 2024 0 comments

Saturday’s match between Newton Aycliffe and Pontefract Collieries promises to be one for the neutrals, as two of the Northern […]