National League North

BLACKETT’S PAIR LIFTS MARINERS

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
9 March 2025

By Tom Owens

FARSLEY CELTIC 1
SOUTH SHIELDS 3
PAUL BLACKETT grabbed a double as he helped South Shields to victory over basement club Farsley Celtic.
However, the North East side didn’t have it all their way as Farsley took the lead after 11 minutes through Joao Silva as he slammed the ball past Shields goalkeeper Kyle Seymour.
South Shields hit back on 31 minutes as Essa Janneh brought down Blackett as he went through on goal. Janneh was sent off for his troubles and Blackett stepped up to score the penalty.
Blackett is among the leading scorers in the National League North, a...

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