News By Mark Carruthers
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FA Trophy
/ 1 year 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
/ 1 year 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
/ 1 year 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
/ 1 year 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...
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Northern League Division One
/ 1 year agoNon-League Paper Programme: The unsung volunteers keeping Non-League alive through wind and rain
I can’t have been the only one to notice a distinct change in the temperature over the last few weeks as...
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Columnists
/ 1 year agoMark Carruthers: The unsung volunteers keeping Non-League alive through wind and rain
I can’t have been the only one that has noticed a change in the temperature over the last ten days as...
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Blyth Spartans
/ 1 year agoColin Myers apologises as Blyth Spartans fall to Heaton Stannington defeat
Blyth Spartans manager Colin Myers has apologised to supporters after his side fell to a dramatic home defeat in Tuesday night's...
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Columnists
/ 1 year agoMark Carruthers: Robert Briggs bows out as a true South Shields legend
I’ve seen many legends come and go during my 13 years covering the North East non-league scene – and South Shields...
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Columnists
/ 1 year agoMark Carruthers: Why Non-League football deserves more respect
It would be pretty safe for me to assume you are a lover of Non-League football if you are reading my...
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Columnists
/ 1 year agoMark Carruthers: The rise of young supporters breathing new life into Non-League football
There are just under two months of the Non-League season behind us and there is one element of following the game...
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FA Cup
/ 1 year agoBlue Star challenged to ‘hit the heights’ in Marine test
Marc Nash has insisted Newcastle Blue Star will be ready for the challenge they will face when they host National League...
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FA Trophy
/ 1 year agoNicholson delighted as Heaton Stan and deliver in Trophy tie
Dean Nicholson was delighted after watching his Heaton Stannington side claim a 2-0 home win against Emley to progress into the...
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FA Cup
/ 1 year agoBlue Star boss hails match-winner Burke after historic FA Cup win
Newcastle Blue Star manager Marc Nash praised youngster Leon Burke after his late goal helped his side to a surprise FA...
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FA Vase
/ 1 year agoMark Carruthers: Can Whitley Bay recreate their FA Vase heroics this season?
The FA Vase makes a welcome return this weekend just 103 days after Whitstable Town became the latest winners of the...
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FA Cup
/ 1 year agoDunston boss issues warning ahead of FA Cup tie
Dunston UTS manager Jon McDonald has warned his players they must 'get their mentality and preparations right' ahead of Saturday's FA...
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Columnists
/ 1 year agoMark Carruthers: Finally some light at the end of the tunnel for Morecambe FC, but the work starts now
Optimism and hope are the emotions that power the belief that courses through every football supporter at every level of the...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoDeparting ace Tom White pleads for Morecambe sale
Tom White has called on Morecambe owner Jason Whittingham to ‘do the right thing’ and complete a deal to sell the...
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Northern Premier League
/ 1 year agoStockton Town feeling good ahead of new NPL season
Stockton Town captain Adam Nicholson has revealed there is a ‘good feeling’ within their squad ahead of the new Northern Premier...
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Columnists
/ 1 year agoMark Carruthers: The FA Cup is still the greatest club cup competition in the world
Forget the Champions League, cast aside the Premier League, bin off the FIFA Club World Cup – the FA Cup is...
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National League North
/ 1 year agoLee looks to push Moors
Graeme Lee has challenged his Spennymoor Town players to build on the momentum gained by a history-making season as they head...
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Non-League Paper
/ 1 year agoDale’s the main man at Stan
Pearson nets the No.9 role By Mark Carruthers DOUBLE ACT: Boss Dean Nicholson, right, and assistant Andy McBride Heaton Stannington manager...
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Columnists
/ 1 year agoMark Carruthers: The Story of Dunston UTS – A club built on hard work and dedication
If any successful and progressive Non-League club is built upon the dedication of hardworking volunteers, Dunston UTS are growing on the...
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National League
/ 1 year agoBarrow snap up Heed midfielder Regan Booty
Regan Booty has become the latest Gateshead player to land a move into the EFL after joining League Two club Barrow...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoMark Carruthers: Prize money the focus in the National League Cup this season
It all felt a bit bizarre, didn’t it? Pre-tournament talk of which clubs are and aren’t involved, attendances not hitting anywhere...
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Step 5/6 and below
/ 1 year agoShields boss pays tribute to Coppen
North Shields manager Brian Smith has paid an emotional tribute to defender Curtis Coppen after he passed away two weeks ago....







