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Former winners North Shields warned ahead of FA Vase clash at Wakefield

25 October 2024 0 comments

Ebac Northern League club North Shields know what it takes to win the FA Vase – and that’s why current manager Brian Smith has handed a warning to his players ahead of Saturday’s first round tie at Wakefield.

Fawcett has ‘unfinished business’ after securing Whickham return

19 September 2024 0 comments

Whickham chairman Ross Gregory is hoping for more of the same from newly-appointed manager Tony Fawcett as he returns for a second spell in charge of the Ebac Northern League Division One club.

Seasiders set for their big return

21 July 2024 0 comments

Long-serving coach Nick Ward believes Marske United are ‘in a good place’ as they prepare to return to the Ebac Northern League.

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.

Northern League submit season extension request

19 February 2024 0 comments

The Northern League have confirmed they have submitted a request to the Football Association as they look to secure an extension to their season.

Vase progress is all that matters for Whickham boss

8 February 2024 0 comments

Whickham manager Lee Haldane has admitted there is some pride in being the Northern League’s sole survivor in this season’s FA Vase – but stressed it means nothing unless they continue their run this weekend.

Whitley Bay pay emotional tribute as club stalwart passes away

8 January 2023 0 comments

Breakwell passed away following a long battle with illness over the weekend and the four-time FA Vase winners paid an emotional tribute in a statement released on Sunday afternoon.

Forster pride at North Shields historic Northern League title win

19 April 2022 0 comments

Forster played a key role in the celebrations as he became the first Robins skipper since Ronnie Tatum in 1969 to lift the Northern League championship trophy.

North Shields striker Wilson lauds Northern League title win

15 April 2022 0 comments

The Robins made the short trip to North Tyneside neighbours Whitley Bay on Good Friday looking to secure the point they needed to be crowned as the league’s first champions since Dunston UTS in 2019.

Away day run is “unfair” on supporters – North Shields manager Nash

5 April 2022 0 comments

North Shields manager Marc Nash has sympathy with the club’s supporters as his side prepare to round off their Ebac Northern League title bid with six consecutive away games.

Whitley Bay confirm former FA Vase winner Nicky Gray as new manager

17 January 2022 0 comments

Ebac Northern League Division One club Whitley Bay have confirmed the appointment of former FA Vase winner Nicky Gray as their new manager.

New Whickham boss Tony Fawcett in confident mood as Lang Jacks reign gets underway

24 October 2021 0 comments

The former Whitley Bay joint-manager was named as Mark Convery’s successor on Saturday night and will take sole charge of a Division One club for the first time in his career.

Fawcett steps down as joint-manager at Whitley Bay

20 September 2021 0 comments

Fawcett is keen on a quick return to the dugout and is hoping to secure a role working on his own after spending the last 19 months working alongside Derek Forrest as joint managers of the four-time FA Vase winners.

Relief for West Allotment Celtic as club prepares for long-awaited homecoming

2 August 2021 0 comments

An agreement to groundshare with Northern Alliance club Forest Hall was agreed last year and Allotment finally get to host their first home game at their new permanent base when they face Thornaby on Tuesday night.

Northern League chairman salutes volunteers for work during Covid-19 pandemic

1 August 2021 0 comments

It has been a challenging 18 months for Non-League clubs around the country as the financial and practical pressures have been intensified by the impact of the pandemic

West Auckland Town 1-3 Hebburn Town: West stung by NPL-bound Hornets

25 July 2021 0 comments

NPL newcomers Hebburn trailed at the break but hit back strongly in the second half.

Rockin’ Robins seek to fly high as North Shields eye Northern League title push

25 July 2021 0 comments

The Robins have shown constant improvement since former Whitley Bay manager Nash crossed North Tyneside to take up his position at the Daren Persson Stadium in February 2018.

Record goalscorer Gareth Bainbridge confirms North Shields departure

23 July 2021 0 comments

The former Ashington striker became a firm favourite at the Daren Persson Stadium during an eight-year stay with Robins and played a key role in one of the most successful periods in the club’s history.

Whitley Bay 0-0 Whitby Town: Bay denied by the woodwork

18 July 2021 0 comments

A hot afternoon on Tyneside saw Bay twice rattle the woodwork in the second half as they threatened to pull off a surprise against their higher level opponents.

North Shields 5-2 Blyth Town: Robins put on a five-star show

11 July 2021 0 comments

The Northern League Division One Robins looked to be on top when Dan Wilson fired home six minutes into the second half.