News By Mark Carruthers
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Columnists
/ 2 weeks agoMark Carruthers: How Hebburn Town went from brink of collapse to Northern Premier League contenders
The warning signs were clear and obvious as attendances dropped into double digits and interest appeared to be waining – Hebburn...
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Columnists
/ 3 weeks agoMark Carruthers: Why Macclesfield’s FA Cup shock was about more than Crystal Palace’s failure
There is always a fasciation in witnessing the reaction to an FA Cup upset – but Macclesfield’s stunning win against Crystal...
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FA Vase
/ 3 weeks agoNorth Shields challenged to keep FA Vase dreams alive
North Shields have been urged to make the most of their return to competitive action by progressing into the last 16...
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Gateshead
/ 1 month agoRob Elliot is back to revive struggling National League outfit Gateshead
Gateshead have turned to FA Trophy-winning manager Rob Elliot to inspire an upturn in form and preserve the club’s National League...
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Gateshead
/ 1 month agoRob Elliot makes shock return to Gateshead
National League strugglers Gateshead have confirmed former Newcastle United goalkeeper Rob Elliot has agreed to a second managerial spell at the...
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Northern Premier League East
/ 1 month agoBlyth Spartans 1-2 Blyth Town: Visitors take the honours in historic clash
Former Blyth Spartans stalwart Nathan Buddle came back to haunt his old club as he grabbed the decisive goal to help...
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Blyth Spartans
/ 1 month agoBlyth derby is still the hottest ticket in town
The build up to a historic first ever league meeting of Blyth Spartans and Blyth Town has been overshadowed by the...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoHebburn Town give Daniel Moore a “buzz” after recent run of form
Hebburn Town were happy going ‘under the radar’ in the NPL Premier Division – but manager Daniel Moore believes their stunning...
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FA Cup
/ 2 months agoAlun Armstrong can take Gateshead positives from FA Cup defeat
Alun Armstrong has challenged his Gateshead side to take the positives from their FA Cup run as they fight to preserve...
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Columnists
/ 2 months agoMark Carruthers: North East Non-League Christmas chaos – titanic clashes and relegation drama
The Northern Premier League East Division always looked like it was going to be an intriguing division for North East Non-League...
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Columnists
/ 3 months agoMark Carruthers: Can Marc Nash restore Blyth Spartans’ lost aura?
There is something about Blyth Spartans’ famous old Croft Park home that can satisfy the needs of any football romantic.
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FA Trophy
/ 3 months agoDunston UTS boss Jon McDonald ready for big FA Trophy test
Dunston UTS have a mountain to climb in their FA Trophy second round tie at National League North neighbours South Shields...
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FA Trophy
/ 3 months agoSouth Shields star Will Jenkins reflects on Dunston UTS spell ahead of FA Trophy clash
South Shields midfielder Will Jenkins has admitted he will always have a debt of gratitude to Dunston UTS – but warned...
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FA Cup
/ 3 months agoAlun Armstrong ready for the challenge as Gateshead draw Walsall in FA Cup round two
Alun Armstrong has warned his Gateshead side they will have to “do it the hard way” after being paired with League...
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Blyth Spartans
/ 3 months agoMarc Nash ready to go as Blyth Spartans appointment confirmed
Northern Premier League East Division strugglers Blyth Spartans have confirmed the appointment of Marc Nash as their new manager.
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Columnists
/ 3 months agoMark Carruthers: Why attitude, not ability, makes or breaks young players in Non-League
It always feels like a major step when a Premier League or EFL youngster is handed their first opportunity in senior...
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FA Cup
/ 3 months agoIan Watson wants more big occasions for South Shields after FA Cup defeat
South Shields manager Ian Watson wants South Shields to make big occasions a regular feature at the 1st Cloud Arena following...
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FA Cup
/ 3 months agoSouth Shields vs Shrewsbury Town: Ian Watson roused by Macclesfield reality check
South Shields manager Ian Watson believes his side’s first league defeat at Macclesfield last week came at the right time as...
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FA Cup
/ 3 months agoSpennymoor Town golden boy Glen Taylor gets another chance at FA Cup magic
Good things come to those who wait – just ask Spennymoor Town stalwart Glen Taylor as he prepares for an FA...
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FA Trophy
/ 3 months agoDunston show the Wil to win in historic FA Trophy victory against Hebburn
Dunston UTS manager Jon McDonald hailed match-winner Wil Shaw after his wonder goal saw off Hebburn Town and sent the Northern...
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Columnists
/ 4 months agoMark Carruthers: Why the FA Cup first round weekend sends a shiver through the EFL
It’s hard not to be enthused, excited and enthralled by FA Cup first round weekend and all of the magic that...
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FA Trophy
/ 4 months agoDunston UTS and Hebburn Town relishing all-North East FA Trophy tie
Dunston UTS are fully motivated in their bid to cause an FA Trophy upset and send North East neighbours Hebburn Town...
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FA Vase
/ 4 months agoWhitley Bay urged to bounce back from FA Vase exit
Whitley Bay have been challenged to use the disappointment caused by their FA Vase first round defeat against Barton Town as...
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Latest News
/ 4 months agoWatson eyeing a special moment as Mariners get Shrewsbury
South Shields boss Ian Watson believes his side’s FA Cup first round tie with League Two Shrewsbury Town is an opportunity...
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FA Vase
/ 4 months agoJay Bates ‘ready for a battle’ as Whitley Bay chase fifth FA Vase triumph
Whitley Bay manager Jay Bates has insisted his side are ‘ready for a battle’ as they look to take another step...







