🗣️ South Shields midfielder Will Jenkins on Saturday’s National League North play-off semi-final with Buxton. 🟣 Wanting to repay the fans 🔵 ‘Amazing’ progress over the last year 🟣 ‘Intensity, work-rate, standards’ 🔵 Praise for manager Ian Watson www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/footba...

Former Jarrow striker Adam Lennox wants his old club to secure a historic promotion into Northern League Division One as they prepare for Saturday’s play-off final at Yarm and Eaglescliffe. www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/footba...

South Shields manager Ian Watson has warned his players they can not afford to look beyond Saturday’s National League North play-off semi-final clash with Buxton. www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/footba...

Gateshead manager Rob Elliot believes South Shields would add 'a little bit of spice' to the National League if they can secure promotion via the National League North play-offs over the next week. www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/footba...

🏆 North Shields and Newcastle Blue Star have met four times this season - and a fifth meeting will come in the Brooks Mileson Northern League Cup final on Thursday. Managers Brian Smith and Paul Brayson preview the game with the Non-League Paper. www.thenonleaguefootballpaper.com/latest-news/...

Smells like team spirit? Hebburn Town captain Aidan Heywood believes the togetherness within the Hornets squad inspired their historic promotion into the National League North. www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/footba...

👀South Shields will face a familiar foe in Saturday's National League North play-off semi-final after Buxton secured a trip to the 1st Cloud Arena with a 4-2 win against Scarborough Athletic on Tuesday night. www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/footba...

🏆 Hebburn Town chief executive Stephen Rutherford reflects on a historic title win and promotion. 🟡 'A big moment for South Tyneside' ⚫️ Emotions running high 🟡 A 'Field of Dreams moment' ⚫️ Retaining impressive support 🟡 Backing for South Shields www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/footba...

Sunderland youngster Jake Waters described his loan spell at Hebburn Town as ‘an experience to remember’ after he helped the Hornets claim a surprise Northern Premier League Premier Division title win. #SAFC www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

🔵⚪️Hartlepool United youngster Campbell Darcy is awaiting news on his future after he helped loan club Hebburn Town to the Northern Premier League title on Saturday. #HUFC www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/sport/footba...

Rob Elliot took a brief pause in the aftermath of Gateshead’s defeat at Altrincham to reflect on his side’s ‘incredible achievement’ as they fought a remarkable and successful battle against an almost inevitable relegation into the National League North. www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

🧤Callum Dobson provided one of the more unique stories in Hebburn Town's historic promotion win. The goalkeeper discusses his recall from loan club Blyth Spartans, his gratitude to Spartans and Hebburn's Northern Premier League title win. www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/footba...

A few post-match, pre-drinks thoughts on Hebburn Town’s 2-0 win against Rushall Olympic, their Northern Premier League title win and their historic promotion into the National League North.

🏆Daniel Moore hailed his Hebburn Town ‘underdogs’ after they defied the odds to pull off a shock Northern Premier League Premier Division title win and secure a historic promotion into the National League North. Report and reaction via the Shields Gazette. www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/footba...

"It’s important we stick together" South Shields manager Ian Watson wants his side to show a strong mentality to shake off the disappointment of missing out on the National League North title following their 1-0 defeat at Kidderminster Harriers. www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/footba...

⚫️⚪️Paul Brayson has expressed his pride over Newcastle Blue Star’s performances during the second half of the season – despite watching his side miss out on a Northern League Division One play-off place on the final weekend of the campaign. www.thenonleaguefootballpaper.com/latest-news/...

🚀Jay Bates wants Whitley Bay's progress into the Northumberland Senior Cup final to boost their bid to secure promotion into the Northern Premier League. The Bay host West Auckland in the Northern League Division One play-off semi-final on Saturday. www.thenonleaguefootballpaper.com/latest-news/...

Leading hometown club Hebburn Town to promotion would be the greatest achievement of Aidan Heywood's life - apart from one notable moment. The Hornets skipper discusses Saturday's title showdown and putting perspective on his side's achievement. www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/hebbur...

South Shields captain Robbie Tinkler believes his younger team-mates must do all they can to control their emotions as the Mariners look to secure the National League North title on Saturday afternoon. www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/robbie...

“I love it here, there’s no secret about that” Gateshead captain Kenton Richardson has confirmed he is in talks over a new deal at the International Stadium. www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

'We still believe' South Shields owner and chairman Geoff Thompson has issued a rallying call to Mariners supporters ahead of a nerve-shredding final day of the National League North season. www.shieldsgazette.com/news/we-stil...

'An incredible journey' Hebburn Town chief executive Stephen Rutherford has reflected on the Hornets journey from almost going out of business to a potential historic promotion into the National League North. www.shieldsgazette.com/news/incredi...

"I know that they will believe" South Shields manager Ian Watson has admitted his side's National League North title bid is out of their hands ahead of Saturday's final day visit to Kidderminster Harriers - but his squad are still full of belief! www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/south-...

"Hopefully they can help us get over the line" 🔵⚪️Jarrow chairman Kevin Mullen has urged the local community to get behind the Perth Green club as they look to take another step towards a historic promotion this weekend. www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/jarrow...

🐝 Make no mistake about it, Hebburn Town were on the brink of folding nine years ago. Now, they are on the brink of history and a win on Saturday can lift them into the National League North for the first time. A rallying call via the Shields Gazette. www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/hebbur...

Just under a year has passed since Max Storey was released by Hartlepool United. Now he is thriving at Northern Premier League club Heaton Stannington and is preparing for a cup final appearance at St James Park, home of his beloved Newcastle United. www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/sport/footba...

“Football clubs are a collection of people, their passion, loyalty, community and values. That isn’t something you can just buy” New Gateshead co-owner Stephen Paylor talks after buying a stake in the National League club. www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/footba...

Gateshead manager Rob Elliot refused to criticise his players for their performance in Saturday’s 3-0 home defeat against Jermain Defoe’s Woking and insisted they had earned a reprieve after their miracle escape from relegation. www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

"It’s never going to be a smooth ride" Hebburn Town manager Daniel Moore was proud of his players after they moved to within touching distance of the NPL Premier Division title and a historic promotion with a 2-1 win at Bamber Bridge. 📸 Tyler Lopes www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/footba...

⚓️ South Shields round off their home fixtures for the season with a game against Bedford Town. 👀 The Mariners can move a step closer to a historic promotion with a win. 👊I was tasked with writing a rallying call to the town by the Shields Gazette. www.shieldsgazette.com/news/time-fo...

🧤Nobody needed to tell Rob Elliot what happened the last time he faced Jermain Defoe - but I asked the question anyway. The Gateshead boss talks today's home game with Woking, the great escape and Defoe's impact with his new side. #NUFC | #SAFC | #HeedArmy www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

🟡⚫️Captain Aidan Heywood has challenged Hebburn Town to produce 'something special' as they make one final push for the Northern Premier League Premier Division title over the next week. www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/footba...

Writing a piece on Gateshead’s ‘Great Escape’ from relegation and had a fascinating chat with Rob Elliot today. What a job these guys have done to keep the club in the National League against all odds. Also thankful for them being so welcoming to William and his mate Alex! #halftermparenting

⚪️⚫️ Steve Watson and Terry Mitchell are doing a fine job at Darlington - and that’s why the success or failure of their push for the National League North play-off push should be viewed as part of a bigger picture. A piece for the Non-League Paper www.thenonleaguefootballpaper.com/latest-news/...

🗣️ Sunderland wing-back Ollie Bainbridge discusses his future, South Shields bid for the National League North title, playing as a wing-back in an Ian Watson side and the growing relationship between parent and loan club. #SAFC www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

👊Gateshead's miracle escape from relegation means the North East will have two clubs in the National League next season. ⚓️But a successful South Shields promotion push would add a third - and what would that mean for Hartlepool United? www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/sport/footba...

🇰🇷Seung-Soo Park is 'in a good position' to kick on in his Newcastle career after showing signs of improvement within the Magpies Under-21s setup. 📺 Robbie Stockdale tells @chroniclelive.co.uk why video analysis has helped the South Korean youngster. #NUFC www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/footba...

👏Ian Watson could not hide his pride after South Shields moved back to the top of the National League North table after dismantling Macclesfield at the 1st Cloud Arena. 🗣️Report and reaction from a statement win via the Shields Gazette. 📸 Kevin Wilson www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/footba...

FWIW on Munda, I think a loan move is an absolute must next season. He’s got better and better throughout a difficult season but his energy, work-rate, ability on the ball and physically needs challenged in competitive football. Then it’s about finding the right club… #NUFC

🔍Newcastle United's Anthony Munda has been assessed by a number of scouts recently. After the Magpies U21s draw with Wolves, Munda spoke to @chroniclenufc.bsky.social about a future loan move, first-team involvement, Lewis Miley and Robbie Stockdale. #NUFC www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/footba...

“This is why we do it, we do it to be in these games” South Shields manager Ian Watson has called on his players to ‘cherish’ the battle they will face in tonight’s crucial home clash with National League North rivals Macclesfield. 🗞️ Shields Gazette www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/footba...

⚫️⚪️ Sean Neave made it eight goals in seven games for Newcastle United U21s in their draw with Wolves. 🤔But is he moving closer to first-team football as the Magpies senior strikers struggle? 🗣️Robbie Stockdale has had his say via @chroniclelive.co.uk. #NUFC www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/footba...

🔥Hebburn Town manager Daniel Moore has described Hornets striker Gary Martin as ‘the best in the league’ after he scored his 25th goal of the season at the weekend - but he believes there is more to come from the experienced frontman. www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/footba...

🧤South Shields goalkeeper Jasper Sheik has been praised for the impact he has made since returning from a serious shoulder injury that hampered his positive introduction to life at the 1st Cloud Arena. www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/footba...

⚫⚪ You could probably dig up a whole host of posts from previous games and it would fit with that Newcastle United display. Same old mistakes, same questions not being answered. Too many players going through the motions. No leadership. Zero game management. Abysmal #NUFC

⚫️⚪️ Newcastle United Under-21s face Wolves on Monday night - but thoughts are already turning towards next season. 🌟Could these six Magpies youngsters get a chance to impress at senior level in pre-season? 🗞️A piece for @chroniclelive.co.uk. #NUFC www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/footba...

📽️From Mission Impossible to The Great Escape. 👏Rob Elliot believes the sky is the limit for Gateshead after his side put a successful end on a dramatic bid to avoid relegation from the National League. 🗞️A piece for @chroniclelive.co.uk. www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/footba...

Daniel Moore hailed an ‘unbelievable effort’ from Hebburn Town as they preserved their place at the top of the Northern Premier League Premier Division table with a gritty win at Cleethorpes Town. www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/footba...

Ian Watson has called for focus after South Shields boosted their National League North title hopes by producing a dominating display in Saturday’s win at Radcliffe. www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/footba...

“It’s a special moment for the club” Gateshead officially preserved their National League status with a 1-0 win at Aldershot Town on Saturday - but the Heed's 'Great Escape' still hasn't not sunk in for manager Rob Elliot. www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...