⚓️ Will do something in print over the coming days but had a few thoughts on Robert Briggs departure from South Shields. A true Mariners legend and he deserves all of the plaudits coming his way. Also - don’t judge me for being a New York Jets fan…

🟣🔵Robert Briggs has left National League North leaders South Shields after scoring 92 goals in a club record 457 appearances and lifting seven trophies during his decade-long second spell with the Mariners. ⚓️A piece via the Shields Gazette🗞️ www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/footba...

🔴⚪️ Sunderland youngster Ollie Bainbridge has made an immediate impact during the early weeks of his loan spell at National League North leaders South Shields. #SAFC www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

🤝Middlesbrough youngster Luke Woolston is 'an outstanding signing' for National League North leaders South Shields - according to Mariners manager Ian Watson. 🗞️Reaction to the latest addition to the South Shields squad via the Shields Gazette. www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/footba...

🔴⚪️ Sunderland youngster Oli Bainbridge is rising to the challenges provided by his loan spell at National League North leaders South Shields. 🐈‍⬛A piece with the Black Cats academy full-back via Sunderland Echo. #SAFC www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

⚫️⚪️ Good to speak to Newcastle United academy keeper coach James Montgomery on an area of strength for the Magpies. He talks: 🧤 The coaches guiding young stars 🧤 Strength in depth 🧤 Importance of Barca clash for 15-year-old Mair 🧤 Duo's England calls #NUFC www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/footba...

⚓️Ian Watson described South Shields as 'incredible' after they made it 11 games unbeaten in all competitions and secured a place in the FA Cup fourth qualifying round draw with a 4-1 home win against Chorley. ✒️Report and reaction via the Shields Gazette 🗞️ www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/footba...

⚫️⚪️ A fantastic night at Blyth Town listening to some interesting tales from Steve Watson, Lee Clark and Tino Asprillia that brought back memories of that wonderful #NUFC Entertainers side of the mid-1990s. Thanks to Scott Douglas for the invite, it really was appreciated.

🗣️ “We want that cup final mentality” ⚓️ South Shields manager Ian Watson believes his players are ready and motivated for today’s FA Cup third qualifying round home tie with National League North rivals Chorley. www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/footba...

⚽️Some would have you believe Non-League football is still all about long ball sides with a big man up top playing in front of one man and his dog in crumbling facilities. The reality is very different... ✒️My latest Non-League Paper column🗞️ www.thenonleaguefootballpaper.com/columnists/5...

🗣️New Newcastle United U21 lead coach Adam Lawrence assesses what lies ahead as he settles into life on Tyneside ⚫️ Eddie Howe talks ⚪️ Learning from Barcelona ⚫️ Loan stance ⚪️ First team aims ⚫️ Maximising potential 🗞️An #NUFC read via @chroniclelive.co.uk. www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/footba...

👏 Young supporters have become a regular feature at Non-League grounds in recent months - and seeing them at the likes of Hebburn Town, Newcastle Benfield and Heaton Stannington can only bode well for the future. ✒️My latest Non-League Paper column👇 www.thenonleaguefootballpaper.com/columnists/5...

🌍We've seen some world class players at St James Park throughout the years with the likes of Del Piero, Drogba, Nedved, Zanetti and Mbappe facing #NUFC in European competition. 🟣🔵But Pedri's display last night puts him right at the top of that list. A sensational player #FCB

🟣🔵 You’ve got to be clinical and cynical in the Champions League and Barca were both of those tonight. ✋🏻They took their chances and killed the game when needed with composed passing and niggly fouls. ⚫️⚪️ Newcastle still have positives from that going forwards. They will improve. #NUFC #FCB

📹 A bit of reflection after Newcastle United U19s fell to a brave 3-2 defeat against reigning UEFA Youth League champions Barcelona on a day when Rory Finneran stood out as the Magpies best player #NUFC #FCB #UEFAYouthLeague

⚫️⚪️ Plenty of positives for Newcastle United U19s after their narrow defeat against holder Barcelona in the opening game of this season’s UEFA Yourh League. Reaction from Magpies coach Adam Lawrence via the Shields Gazette. #NUFC www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/footba...

🔵⚪️ Hartlepool United prospect Cameron Darcy made a big impact on his full debut for Hebburn as he scored in a 2-1 win against Workington on Tuesday. 🐝 Safe to say the youngster has already made an impression on Hornets boss Daniel Moore! #HUFC www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/sport/footba...

🟡⚫️ Hebburn Town manager Daniel Moore believes it would have been ‘a travesty’ if his side had not taken all three points in Tuesday night’s home game with Northern Premier League Premier Division rivals Workington. 🗞️ Shields Gazette www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/footba...

🇮🇹 Just how good is Sandro Tonali? ⭐️ For me, he gets into any Premier League side, he is world class and he’s the best midfielder I’ve seen in 38 years of watching Newcastle. 🗣️ Me and @admusgrove.bsky.social discussed Sandro Tonali in Monday’s live Everything is Black and White podcast. #NUFC

🗣️“We know this is going to be a really strong test for us” ⚓️ South Shields manager Ian Watson is excited by the challenge awaiting his side after they were handed a home tie against Chorley in the FA Cup third qualifying round. www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/footba...

🎙️ NEW EPISODE: pod.fo/e/32af5f 🗣️ Plenty to discuss on this week’s Everything is Black and White podcast and Kieran Trippier’s impressive start to the season and his importance to Newcastle on and off the pitch was near the top of the agenda. #NUFC

📹 Some reaction from me and BBC Newcastle’s Paul Dixon after Newcastle Blue Star’s excellent FA Cup run comes to an end with a brave display in a 2-0 defeat against National League North side Marine. Was always going to be a tough ask for Blue Star but they did themselves proud.

🇩🇪 Perfect start for Nick Woltemade and plenty to enthuse about with that performance. Ball retention and work-rate appear to be there, makes intelligent runs and his link-up play is excellent. A promising start and sure there will be more to come as he fully settles in #NUFC

“It’s backs against the wall” Gateshead manager Alun Armstrong has challenged his players to move on from two poor performances by ‘putting down a marker’ in Saturday’s visit to National League rivals Wealdstone. 🗞️Weekend preview via the Sunderland Echo. www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

🔴⭐️ In-form Seaham Red Star are 'moving in the right direction' as they look to bounce back from relegation into the Northern League's second tier. 🗞️Northern League preview via Sunderland Echo. www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

⚓️Cedwyn Scott reflects on a positive start to his @SouthShieldsFC career - but insists there is more to come! 🗞️A long read ahead of tomorrow's FA Cup tie against Guiseley via @shieldsgazette. www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/footba...

🏆Hebburn Town manager Daniel Moore has challenged his players to ‘have a good go’ at Curzon Ashton in Saturday’s FA Cup second qualifying round tie. 🗞️FA Cup preview and news of a new signing via the Shields Gazette. www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/footba...

🇬🇮He made a senior international debut for Gibraltar last week and is hoping to face Croatia next month. 🎯But young midfielder Jesse Gomez is only focusing on impressing with Blyth Spartans over the coming weeks. Via the Northumberland Gazette🗞️ www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/sport/footba...

👊 Marc Nash has insisted Newcastle Blue Star will be ready for the challenge they will face when they host National League North club Marine in the FA Cup second qualifying round on Saturday. FA Cup preview via the Non-League Paper 🗞️ www.thenonleaguefootballpaper.com/latest-news/...

🚨New episode 🎫 The FSA and @nufctrust.bsky.social have spoken of the increasing cost of match tickets - and there are warnings Newcastle must heed going forwards. #NUFC YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=v07k... iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/e... PodBean: www.podbean.com/media/share/...

🚨 New @chroniclelive.co.uk podcast 🏟️ We discuss St James Park's future and a possible move following David Hopkinson's appointment as Newcastle United CEO. #NUFC YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=v07k... iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/e... PodBean: www.podbean.com/media/share/...

New season, same old Jets…

📹 A few words on after Friday night’s FA Trophy win against NPL East Division rivals Emley, some thoughts on their recent rise up the non-league pyramid and why it’s always a hospitable welcome at Grounsell Park (now The Willow Park) ⚫️⚪️ @heatonstan.bsky.social

⚫️⚪️ Five years ago this week, Newcastle rejected a tentative loan offer from a non-league club for Elliot Anderson and made him a regular part of first team training. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Although now at Forest, pride remains ahead of his senior England bow. #NUFC #NFFC www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/footba...

“I thought we were fantastic to a man” Dean Nicholson praised Heaton Stannington for bouncing back from FA Cup disappointment to send Emley out of the FA Trophy with a professional performance. Report and reaction via the Non-League Paper 🗞️ www.thenonleaguefootballpaper.com/latest-news/...

“In football you’re never good enough” Ian Watson has refused to pay attention to South Shields impressive start to the season and is solely focused on bringing further improvement out of his squad. An away day at Southport is next on the agenda. www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/footba...

NORTHERN LEAGUE: In-form Boldon are buzzing as they prepare to for a tough looking visit to Alnwick Town. Via Shields Gazette 🗞️ www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/footba...

Midfielder Arron Thompson is to remain at Hebburn Town and will be in their squad for Saturday's home game with Northern Premier League Premier Division rivals Hyde United. www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/footba...

South Shields youngster James Sloan has been backed to shine during a season-long loan spell with Northern Premier League East club Blyth Town - and he could make his debut in a historic FA Trophy tie this weekend. Via the Northumberland Gazette 🗞️ www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/sport/footba...

⚪️Ben Dawson discusses his career just over 12 months on from his Newcastle United exit. ⚫️Pride over time with Magpies ⚪️'Obsessed' Benitez ⚫️'Meticulous' Howe ⚪️U21s challenge ⚫️Tough Leicester spell ⚪️Working with Man City ⚫️What comes next? #NUFC A long read via @chroniclelive.co.uk 🗞️ #NUFC

🤝 Gateshead have confirmed the signing of experienced midfielder Curtis Edwards. ☑️ Europa League goal vs Bilbao ☑️ Champions League appearance ☑️ 14 European appearances ☑️ National League experience ☑️ EFL experience ☑️ A new midfielder for the Heed www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

🔴⚪️Former Sunderland youngster Caden Kelly is aiming to make the most of the solid grounding he was given at the Academy of Light as he embarks on a senior career with non-league neighbours South Shields. #SAFC #UTM www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

“I wanted a fresh start” Dan Dodds has opened up on his departure from Hartlepool United and expressed his determination to make the most of a 'reset' after joining National League North club South Shields this summer. A piece for the Hartlepool Mail. www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/sport/footba...

⚓️Three points, a clean sheet, seven games unbeaten and top of the National League North table. But South Shields manager Ian Watson wasn't entirely happy with his side's 3-0 home win against Radcliffe. Report and reaction via the Shields Gazette 🗞️ www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/footba...

🚨 NEW SHOW: pod.fo/e/322aac Feelings on the Yoane Wissa signing don't have to be black or white. You can be worried by his conduct and have reservations over the fee - but also think he is a good signing for #NUFC. From Monday's Everything is Black and White Podcast with @admusgrove.bsky.social.

🚨 NEW SHOW: pod.fo/e/322aac Why Newcastle United supporters should be excited by the addition of Nick Woltemade and what can the Germany international offer Eddie Howe? As discussed by Andrew Musgrove and myself in Monday's @chroniclelive.co.uk Everything is Black and White live show. #NUFC

🚨 NEW SHOW: pod.fo/e/322aac The summer transfer window is now at an end and Newcastle can finally move on from the Isak saga. Their focus now HAS to be on strengthening the infrastructure of the club - as discussed by Andrew Musgrove and myself on the Everything is Black and White podcast. #NUFC

🧤A first clean sheet of his senior career proved to be a landmark for Newcastle United academy keeper Tyler Jones this weekend. The Magpies youngster has spoken about his loan spell with Ashington and why he’s loved every minute so far. #NUFC www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/footba...

Alun Armstrong was pleased with the work-rate and desire of his Gateshead players in Saturday's 3-3 draw with Aldershot - and revealed the Heed are 'working hard' to add to their squad. www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

Former Sunderland academy star Caden Kelly picked the perfect time to grab his first competitive goal for South Shields as they battled back from two goals down to earn a draw against Buxton. #SAFC www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...