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Defoe’s Cards finally find a way to stop Rob’s Heed juggernaut

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
19 April 2026

By Jeff Bowron

GATESHEAD 0
WOKING 3
Beautyman 29, Ward 67, Sanderson 90+7
GATESHEAD’s impressive run that secured safety against all the odds came to an end in emphatic fashion as Woking eased to a three-goal victory on Tyneside.
It was a game too far for the Heed whose intensity levels dropped after being given five days off and manager Rob Elliot once again serving another touchline ban.
The manager of the month curse also struck, opposing manager Jermain Defoe still unbeaten after taking over at Woking last month.

The margin of defeat was harsh on Gateshead, although thei...

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