Non-League Paper

BRING ON THE BRIGG GUNS!

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
31 May 2026

ROB HAS A DREAM DATE
WALKING out onto Sunderland’s Stadium of Light pitch to replace Brazilian legend Ronaldinho probably wasn’t on the radar of Robert Briggs as he wound down an already memorable season.
By Mark Carruthers

DOUBLE ACT: Hebburn Town’s Robert Briggs with Brazilian superstar Ronaldinho

The former South Shields stalwart formed part of the Hebburn Town squad that were crowned as Northern Premier League champions last month, securing a historic promotion into the National League North.
Briggs had expected his appearance in the title-clinching 2-0 ...

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