Mark Carruthers
@markcarruthers.bsky.social
⚽️ Writer for The Chronicle, Sunday Sun, Sunderland Echo, Shields Gazette ✍🏻 Weekly columnist for Non-League Paper 🎙️Co-host of Everything is Black and White podcast 💚 Proud Ambassador of the If U Care Share Foundation
“Mike and the people around him are doing a great job” Geoff Thompson believes South Shields are 'in a good position' ahead of the new National League North season. www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/footba...
South Shields FC 'in a good position' ahead of the new season - Geoff Thompson
South Shields will travel to Scarborough Athletic on the opening day of the National League North season on Saturday.
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😤Gary Liddle has told Hartlepool United’s new look squad have been told what they must do to capture the attention of the Victoria Park faithful ahead of Saturday’s National League opener against Barrow. #HUFC www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/sport/footba...
Gary Liddle reveals how Pools new boys can get The Vic faithful behind them
Hartlepool United will face Barrow at Victoria Park on the opening day of the new National League season.
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“I’ve been given this chance to do something special for someone I don’t even know.” Jarrow FC's Max Nelson has donated stem cells and bone marrow - and is helping a French kid’s battle with leukaemia. Now he wants more people to donate to help those in need. www.shieldsgazette.com/news/jarrow-...
Jarrow FC star donates stem cells to aid French kid's battle with leukaemia
Jarrow FC footballer Max Nelson has donated stem cells and bone marrow - and is helping a French kid’s battle with leukaemia.
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🚨 Spoke to Newcastle United youngster Johnny Emerson as he prepares to end a year-long injury nightmare. He talks: ⚫️ His initial reaction to the injury ⚪️ 'The hardest year' ⚫️ Family support ⚪️ Gratitude to Steve Harper ⚫️ A new mentality #NUFC www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/footba...
I’m in best place I’ve been in a long time after hardest year of my life
Newcastle United youngster Johnny Emerson is excited for the future after injury nightmare
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Mike Williamson believes South Shields are ready for the new National League North season after rounding off their pre-season preparations with a narrow win against Dagenham and Redbridge. www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/footba...
South Shields FC ready for new season after passing Dagenham and Redbridge test
South Shields rounded off their pre-season campaign with a narrow home win against National League South club Dagenham and Redbridge.
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🇩🇪Matthias Jaissle is reportedly set to meet his Newcastle United squad tonight as news is awaited of his appointment as Eddie Howe's successor. 🎯But what comes next and what are the priorities for the man set to become Magpies head coach? #NUFC www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/footba...
5 priorities for new Newcastle United head coach Matthias Jaissle
Eddie Howe’s time as Newcastle United head coach has come to an end and German Matthias Jaissle has been named as his successor.
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🤝 South Shields have signed a stadium naming rights deal with Wolf Competitions. www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/footba...
South Shields FC confirm new stadium naming rights deal with Wolf Competitions
There was some big breaking news from South Shields FC on Saturday afternoon.
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⚫️⚪️ Newcastle United U21s battled their way to a 3-3 draw with Spennymoor on Thursday. 👀 But their friendly was overshadowed by events at first team level. 🖊️ A look at how the night panned out and the Eddie-phant in the room for @chroniclelive.co.uk. www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/footba...
I was at Newcastle United’s first fixture since Eddie Howe’s exit - here is how it played out
It was a surreal evening at Spennymoor Town's Brewery Field on Thursday
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⚫️⚪️ The likes of Matheos Ferreira, Trevan Sanusi and Rory Finneran will hope to catch the eye of incoming Newcastle United head coach Matthias Jaissle. Based on their most recent performance for the Magpies U21s, they have a good chance of doing so. #NUFC www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/footba...
Newcastle United hot prospect ready for Matthias Jaissle Spain audition
Newcastle United U21 forward Matheos Ferreria impressed against Spennymoor
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Dillon Morse has reflected on an ‘incredible’ decade at South Shields as he prepares to face National League South club Dagenham and Redbridge in his testimonial match on Saturday afternoon. www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/footba...
More to come from South Shields FC as stalwart Morse reflects on 'incredible' decade
South Shields will honour long-serving defender Dillon Morse when they host Dagenham and Redbridge on Saturday afternoon.
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👀 Campbell Darcy has revealed he is determined to impress Lee Clark after the Hartlepool United youngster made a solid debut for loan club Spennymoor Town on Thursday night. #HUFC www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/sport/footba...
Pools youngster aiming to impress Lee Clark during National League North loan
Hartlepool United youngster Campbell Darcy made his debut for loan club Spennymoor Town in a 3-3 draw with Newcastle United Under-21s on Thursday.
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“I am pleased with where we are at as a group” Lee Cattermole has insisted he is happy with Gateshead's progress during their preparations for the National League season despite Tuesday's friendly defeat against South Shields. www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...
Lee Cattermole pleased with Gateshead progress despite South Shields FC defeat
Gateshead suffered their first defeat of pre-season against South Shields on Tuesday night.
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“They were outstanding tonight” South Shields continued what Mike Williamson described as a ‘relentless strive for perfection’ during an impressive 4-1 pre-season friendly win at National League rivals Gateshead. www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/footba...
Mike Williamson wants more from South Shields FC after impressive Gateshead win
Cedwyn Scott, Caden Kelly, Sonny Finch and Paul Blackett all scored in South Shields’ 4-1 win at National League neighbours Gateshead.
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🤝South Shields have boosted their attacking ranks by taking a Stoke City winger on loan until January. www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/footba...
South Shields FC secure loan deal for Championship winger
South Shields FC have added another new face to their squad ahead of the new National League North season.
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Daniel Moore has admitted he and his Hebburn Town players have 'had enough' of pre-season and are ready for a historic first ever season in the National League North. www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/footba...
Hebburn Town FC boss eager for start of historic National League North campaign
Hebburn Town will compete in the National League North for the first time in their history during the 2026/27 season.
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A good move for former Newcastle United U21s defender Ciaran Thompson as he joins fellow former Magpies Dylan Stephenson and Ellis Stanton working under Steve Watson at National League North club Darlington. #NUFC www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/footba...
Former Newcastle United academy defender joins National League North club Darlington
A former Newcastle United defender will work under Steve Watson at National League North club Darlington.
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⚫️⚪️Former Newcastle United team-mates Mike Williamson and Andy Carroll will team up in a @diabetesuk.bsky.social charity match at South Shields next Sunday afternoon. ⚓️More from Mariners boss Williamson on the game via the Shields Gazette here. #NUFC www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/footba...
South Shields boss relishing reunion with former Newcastle United team-mate Carroll
A whole host of former Premier League stars will feature in a Diabetes UK charity match at South Shields FC’s Mariners Park next weekend.
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Spennymoor Town striker Glen Taylor may have established himself as one of the most feared strikers in Non-League football – but admits he still ‘still feels like a bit of an imposter’ in National League North. www.thenonleaguefootballpaper.com/latest-news/...
Legend lives on at Moors - The Non-League Football Paper
Spennymoor Town striker Glen Taylor may have established himself as one of the most feared strikers in Non-League football – but admits he still ‘still feels like a bit of an imposter’ in National Lea...
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👏 Gareth Young believes West Auckland Town displayed the qualities they need to show during their first season as a Northern Premier League club in Saturday's pre-season friendly win at Hebburn Town. www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/footba...
Hebburn Town win shows West Auckland are moving in the right direction - Young
West Auckland Town claimed a 1-0 win in a pre-season friendly at Hebburn Town on Saturday.
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🟡⚫️ Daniel Moore offered an open and honest assessment of Hebburn Town's 'disjointed' display in their pre-season friendly defeat against West Auckland Town. www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/footba...
Moore delivers honest assessment of Hebburn Town's defeat against West Auckland
Hebburn Town fell to a narrow defeat in a hastily arranged pre-season friendly with West Auckland Town on Saturday.
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🧤 Former Middlesbrough goalkeeper Nathan Fisher pens a one-year deal at Hartlepool United after impressing during a trial period with Lee Clark's men. www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/sport/footba...
Pools hand one-year deal to former Middlesbrough goalkeeper after successful trial
Hartlepool United have boosted their goalkeeping ranks with the signing of a former Middlesbrough goalkeeper.
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👍 Lee Cattermole was left 'unbelievably proud' of Gateshead's performance in their pre-season friendly draw with Newcastle. Reaction via @chroniclelive.co.uk | #NUFC | #HeedArmy www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/footba...
Cattermole 'unbelievably proud' after NUFC draw, but sends pre-season warning
Lee Cattermole was impressed with how his side performed against Eddie Howe's Magpies
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👏Sunderland academy product Tommy Lavery earned praise from Lee Cattermole for his performance in Gateshead's pre-season friendly draw with Newcastle United. www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...
Former Sunderland prospect praised after Gateshead's friendly draw with Newcastle
Former Sunderland academy defender Tommy Lavery penned a two-year deal with National League club Gateshead last month.
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🏡 Lee Clark is relishing a chance to witness the Victoria Park atmosphere as his new look Hartlepool United squad face League Two side Grimsby Town in their first home friendly of the summer on Saturday. #HUFC www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/sport/footba...
Lee Clark relishing Grimsby test as Hartlepool United prepare for first home friendly
Hartlepool United face League Two Grimsby Town in their first home friendly of the summer on Saturday afternoon.
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Gateshead have been busy ahead of Saturday's pre-season friendly with Newcastle United. 🇳🇿 New Zealand forward signs 🤝 Trialist defender agrees deal 🗣️ Registration ban talks 🎟️ 6,000+ attendance expected 💳 Online ticket and card sales details #NUFC www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/footba...
Two signings confirmed as Gateshead braced for big Newcastle pre-season crowd
Lee Cattermole's side welcome Eddie Howe's Magpies to the International Stadium on Saturday
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👏Kyle Crossley's year-long injury nightmare came to an end when the former Newcastle United academy forward appeared as a substitute in South Shields' pre-season friendly with Harrogate Town. www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/footba...
Former Newcastle United prospect ends injury nightmare in South Shields friendly
Kyle Crossley ended a 12-month injury nightmare when he appeared in South Shield FC’s pre-season friendly with Harrogate Town.
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🔵⚪️Lee Clark revealed his half-time calls for improvement were answered by his Hartlepool United players during their pre-season win at Hebburn Town. PLUS - the Pools boss backs the Hornets to get the best out of loan duo Kian Foreman and Josh Donaldson. www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/sport/footba...
Lee Clark reveals half-time demands were answered as Pools claim Hebburn Town win
Hartlepool United claimed a fourth successive pre-season friendly win at National League North club Hebburn Town
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🌟Summer signing Corey McKeown was the star of the show and academy midfielder Charlie Thornton caught the eye as Hartlepool United claimed a 3-2 win in an entertaining pre-season friendly with Hebburn Town. Verdict from Hartlepool Mail | #HUFC www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/sport/footba...
Summer signing Corey McKeown shines as Hartlepool United claim Hebburn Town win
Hartlepool United claimed another pre-season win at National League newcomers Hebburn Town on Tuesday night.
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Hebburn Town have been challenged to step up their preparations for the new National League North season when they host Hartlepool United in their latest pre-season friendly on Tuesday night. www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/footba...
Hebburn Town FC manager Daniel Moore relishing Hartlepool United test
Hebburn Town FC host National League club Hartlepool United in their latest pre-season friendly on Tuesday night.
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