Mark Carruthers
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⚽️ Football Writer @ChronicleLive, @SunderlandEcho, @ShieldsGazette & @NonLeaguePaper ✍🏻 Also in @FourFourTwo, @WSC_Magazine & more 💚@IfUCareShare Ambassador
North East, England
Joined December 2010
🎢 Gateshead captain @gregolley7 opens up on his rollercoaster 2024. 🩼 That horror tackle at Woking .🚶 Recovery update.🏆 Winning at Wembley.✖️ Play-off heartache.🎯 Comeback targets .👋🏻 Losing managers and team-mates.⬆️ Aiming for promotion in 2025.
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Nice addition at St James Park. A digital screen showing the names of every player to have represented #NUFC in competitive and non-competitive fixtures throughout their history
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@FootballCliches Similar to ‘this lad would do a job in a mid-table Championship club’ and then finding out he’s already scored 13 goals in Portugal this season and is playing in the Champions League on a regular basis.
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BREAKING: A supporter-led takeover of Gateshead has been COMPLETED. Paperwork was drawn up late last night and funds were transferred just before midnight. The FA and National League have been made aware of the deal. More to follow on the @SunderlandEcho website #HeedArmy.
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Newcastle look to have picked up a real gem in Sven Botman. He may have some awkward moments during his first season in the PL as he adapts but he has been very good so far. Power, pace, good in the air, distribution is excellent. Looks a proper player #NUFC.
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Cole Palmer and Anthony Gordon have 65 goal contributions (goals and assists) in 96 appearances between them this season. Unless they’re injured there is no reason why both/neither have had any game time in either game so far. Crying out for them here and have been for a while.
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FULL-TIME: Chorley 2-2 Gateshead . Gateshead are back in the National League. The club that were 72 hours away from dying are back. Wrongs have been put right.
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Thought @alanshearer absolutely nailed the analysis of England throughout that game. Could sense the frustration in his voice and surely matched the vast majority of everyone watching. The Bellamy/Gordon comparison is one I’ve seen used many times and it’s absolutely spot on.
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Twenty three wins in forty two games, eighty two goals and Andy Cole scoring over forty in the season suggests #NUFC’s 93/94 side.
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There’ll be a lot of talk of Loris Karius and his performance in the Champions League Final. What shouldn’t be forgotten is that he played each and every minute in helping Liverpool get to the final and kept six clean sheets on the way #NUFC.
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You'd be gutted if you left this Northern League game on 90 minutes. A quite extraordinary comeback from Division Two leaders Yarm and Eaglescliffe as they score four injury-time goals to claim a 6-5 win after being 5-2 down on 91 minutes.
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Some typically Geordie piece of advice for dealing with lockdown has been chalked on to a well near our house #Lockdown #StayAlreet #DivventBeADiv #GanCanny
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Dubravka has gone weirdly under the radar recently but he remains a very important part of any #NUFC side. He has his critics but he’s still a very, very good goalkeeper.
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💚 HE’S ONLY GONE AND DONE IT!. @ifucareshare co-founder and #NUFC fan @matty_smith94 finishes his run from Bournemouth to his beloved St James Park via every Premier League stadium. 🔗 Help prevent suicide: 📱Text RUNMATTHEWRUN to 70085 to donate £3
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Jamaal Lascelles was part of a Newcastle United side that suffered Championship defeats against Huddersfield, Blackburn x2, Sheffield Wednesday x2 and Ipswich. Tonight, he captained Newcastle to a 4-1 win against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League #NUFC
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THEY'VE DONE IT! THEY'VE ONLY BLOODY DONE IT! It's an all Northern League FA Vase Final as ten-man @HebburnTown come through a shoot-out and they face @ConsettAFC at @wembleystadium!. The North East has its second all-Northern League Vase Final.
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Wow! Just f*****g wow! @GatesheadFC secure a date on Match of the Day with a 3-2 win at National League club Altrincham. Charlton Athletic will visit the International Stadium for a live televised game on Friday 3rd December. Sod TV. get yourself along and back the Heed!.
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I don’t think it’s overstating anything to suggest Eddie Howe is the best thing to happen to Newcastle United in years. Yes, without the takeover he probably isn’t manager, but without Howe the impact of the takeover probably isn’t as dramatic #NUFC.
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Newcastle’s persistence in getting Sven Botman is paying off in fine style. Whatever the actual fee was wasn’t enough because he is an absolute rock and I can only see him getting better as time goes on. An absolute class act at the heart of a very strong defence #NUFC.
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I could put down my own thoughts on the FA Cup replay situation - but Tranmere have pretty much matched them in this statement. Suspect I’m not the only football supporter that can say that because this is absolutely spot on. Process and decision both utterly bewildering.
Club Statement: FA Cup replays.
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Awful news to hear of the passing of former #NUFC youngster Michael Newberry. Michael was highly thought of during his time with the Magpies and was a former winner of the prestigious @SportNewcastle Wor Jackie award in 2016. Thoughts are with his friends and family #NUFC
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Former Newcastle United academy midfielder Craig Spooner opens up on his battle with mental health after his release from the Magpies, the “culture shock” he received in non-league with @NorthShieldsFC and coping with the loss of a lifelong friend #NUFC.
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A big update from Spain as Real Valladolid youngster Ivan Fresneda has reportedly said goodbye to his team-mates with a move to Newcastle now said to be 'fairly a done deal'. Also suggestions he had talks with Barcelona and Real Madrid #NUFC
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Newcastle United hand four-week trial to striker Cedwyn Scott after he scores 20 goals in nine games for Northern League Division One leaders Hebburn Town #NUFC
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And a further link - @jjenas8 played alongside Lee Clark and @JamesMilner in that #NUFC at Bolton. He was in the @BBCMOTD studio tonight giving his analysis on James and Bobby playing today. Ok…maybe I’ve stretched this a bit too far now 🤣.
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Really can’t explain how proud I am to have the back page of today’s @ChronicleLive for the first time. It’s my piece with @NUFC keeper coach Simon Smith as he talks about Martin Dubravka and the talented keepers at the club. Means a hell of a lot to see it on there. #NUFC
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People of Twitter please welcome Evie Catherine Carruthers to the world. Born at 9.28am this morning and weighing 6lb 7. @jaqscott13 has been an absolute star and I am so proud of her and we are both in love with our beautiful baby girl
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Players from @theofficialnl Division One club @westaucklandfc have donated bonuses and players pool money totalling around £3,000 to the NHS. Full story available on @ChronicleLive
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Been asked to pass on a message from Greg Olley by his Dad. Greg is in good spirits and wanted to let @gatesheadfc supporters know he is thankful for the messages already being sent his way. As @ha11nno said, everyone is with Greg right now and throughout what lies ahead.
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A remarkable attendance of 1,318 for a game between Newcastle Blue Star and Alnwick Town at step seven of the non-league pyramid. That’ll surpass a whole host of attendances far higher up the system this weekend.
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Sure Middlesbrough supporters are delighted Sky Sports have former and current Sunderland players co-commentary duties today 🤦🏻♂️.
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Have to say Newcastle have a real player in Lewis Miley. Has shown some genuine moments of class. A powerful runner, good close control and can pick a pass #NUFC.
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Jim White says deadline day excites fans "like no other". I prefer it when there's actual football played, rather than mindless speculation.
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As talk of the potential takeover at @NUFC dominated on Tyneside this week, we shouldn’t underestimate just how significant the news from @GatesheadFC was yesterday. The area came very, very close to losing one of its top non-league clubs. Well done to all involved in saving it.
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Souness saying local newspapers should promote the football club. That’s simply not true. They should challenge what happens, report any positives accurately and they should be allowed to report without an agenda. A pathetic comment #NUFC.
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To this I say hadaway and shite man.
Newcastle Uni has suggested staff stop using the Geordie greeting 'pet' after it was deemed off-limits in an equality and inclusion toolkit. Is it time to ban terms of endearment?
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Newcastle United goalkeeper Martin Dúbravka has been named as the North East Football Writers’ Association Player of the Year for 2018. Richly deserved for a wonderful first 12 months at the club #NUFC.
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Wonderful news that Manchester City and Spurs will receive 2,000 tickets each for the Carabao Cup Final. now how about doing the same for @ConsettAFC and @HebburnTown for the FA Vase Final at the same venue a week later.
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It’s five years ago today since @GatesheadFC supporters protested against the action of their former owners after a draw against Ebbsfleet United. Today, as a club part-owned by supporters, they celebrated returning to Wembley for a second consecutive season in the FA Trophy.
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Six years ago I went on my first date with “a lass from work”. We’ve been through a lot, but we are stronger and happier than ever. Today, in front of our favourite people, we get married. See you at the church @jaqscott13 x
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If ever there was a time for Tyneside to get behind @GatesheadFC it is now. A rookie management team, under transfer embargo, 14 outfield players in their squad but still sat in the National League play-offs. A squad full of North East youngsters are doing the region proud.
10 games left and we're 6th with some huge games coming up. Ben, @Bustardo03, Mike and the lads are on the verge of doing something remarkable but need your support!. Next we host @BarnetFC at the GIS. Tickets on the gate. Kids go free!. How could you see no to these faces! 😍
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Don’t mind admitting I’ve had a real struggle over the last three or four days. Thankfully got some great people I can speak to that have helped me get over a bit of a shitty week.
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At this rate Santa Claus and his reindeer will be interrupting the draw for the next round of the Carabao Cup. Just do the bloody draw man!.
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It is genuinely emotional seeing Jonjo Shelvey leave Newcastle. He spoke recently about wanting to know he'd played a part in something special in years to come so it's poignant to think he leaves on the night the club reached a major cup final #NUFC.
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Fair play to @warrenbarton2 getting up in the middle of the night to speak to @SkySportsNews. He looks knackered - but is looking the part and speaking absolute sense about the #NUFC takeover and the club as a whole.
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Newcastle have released 19 players since the end of last season. Several academy/U23s but that number also includes Carroll, Atsu, Muto and Saivet. Lejuene has also left the club along with loan deals for Matty Longstaff, Kel Watts, Lewis Cass and Jake Turner. 24 out - Four in.
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@tomwhite7 @danielstorey85 Most expensive players that sometimes stand reasonably close to their own goal but prefer trying to play higher up the pitch of all time.
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Interesting to see some #NUFC scoffing at potentially signing Kieran Trippier because he has little sell-on value at 31. Just shows the impact of the business model of the previous owner and how it has stuck with some. Is he better than they have? Yes!. That’s all that matters.
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Jamaal Lascelles is the embodiment of what Rafa Benitez wants in his #NUFC side. He is an essential part of the club and has helped improve the bonds between club and city. A laughably low bid from West Ham quite rightly rejected. Worth double that offer at very least.
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Said last weekend we’d know a lot more about this #NUFC side after playing Man United, Everton and Spurs inside a week and they’ve come through it so well. Plenty of positives throughout all three games. Just a fantastic week for Eddie Howe his coaches and the players.
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BREAKING NEWS: A deal has been agreed in principle for former Rochdale chairman Chris Dunphy to take over @GatesheadFC. A deal is in the hands with legal teams as we speak. More to follow on @SunderlandEcho #HeedArmy @Heed_Army @TheHeedView.
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The world was a better place for having people like Barry Hindson. He was a trusted friend, an admired colleague and someone that drew the best out of those around him. I grew up hearing his voice on @bbcnewcastle and was so very fortunate to become good friends with him.
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Elliot Anderson doing his cause no harm whatsoever. Looks technically and physically ready and showing more than a number of his more senior team-mates. Probably will go out on loan but looks more than capable if he sticks around this season #NUFC.
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A huge opportunity for @BirtleyTFC striker Aidan Rutledge as he joins @GatesheadFC. He scored 61 goals in all comps last season as the Hoops were promoted unit Northern League Division One. Big step up to the National League but also a big chance for the striker.
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Today marks the 35th anniversary of my first game at St James Park as a Newcastle side containing the likes of John Anderson, Glenn Roeder and some lad called Paul Gascoigne eased to a 5-0 win in an FA Cup fourth round tie against Swindon Town #NUFC
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How does it feel to get to Wembley? This is how it feels to get to @wembleystadium for @stockton_townfc. @theofficialnl club are heading to the FA Vase Final just two years after they were in the @WearsideLeague
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Five years ago today my little boy was discharged from the Special Care Baby Unit at the RVI in Newcastle. Today we went back to visit the staff so William could meet the amazing people that helped him through his tricky start to life. Never take the NHS for granted!
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Benitez gets a hardworking and disciplined striker that he wants and look what happens. No controversy, no flash-points, no daft challenges off the ball, no lack of trust. Now has a disciplined, mature striker, giving #NUFC a trusted focal point for their attacking play.
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Mam text me this morning to say she has been cancer-free three years today. Unbelievable strength shown since diagnosed. So proud of her.
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The imminent signing of Nick Pope is an upgrade in Newcastle's keeper options and provides Martin Dubravka with real competition. That's what drives clubs forward and stops players getting comfortable. The squad will have two strong goalkeepers that will push each other #NUFC.
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“We're small club, so to be on television, in front of the nation, it’s the stuff of dreams for the club.”.@dunstonutsfc chairman Malcolm James reacts to the news that their FA Cup tie with @gatesheadfc will be shown live on @BBCSport (via @ChronicleLive).
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If any #NUFC supporters are giving up season tickets or just going to matches then why not try going along and supporting our fine non-league scene. We are blessed with lot of fantastic clubs in our region and your support would be gratefully appreciated at any of them.
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Rarely seen an #NUFC as hardworking and disciplined as this current side. Clearly listening to Benitez and relishing the challenge of living up to his standards.
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En route to Littlehampton Town with @NorthShieldsFC. Over 200 supporters from the North East are making the trip for the FA Vase quarter-final. More than a few were supporting @NUFC at Southampton, staying down, then going to Littlehampton and on to Chelsea on Sunday! #NUFC
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One of the best football statues I’ve seen. Just wonderful 👏🏻.
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I hope the people of #Gateshead realise just how close they came to losing their football club. It is imperative that the town gets behind the new board over the coming weeks and months. Time to give the town a football club to be proud of once again #HeedArmy @IanMearnsMP.
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Not very often I do this BUT GET THE FUCK IN!!!. Well done @ConsettAFC and @HebburnTown.
THEY'VE DONE IT! THEY'VE ONLY BLOODY DONE IT! It's an all Northern League FA Vase Final as ten-man @HebburnTown come through a shoot-out and they face @ConsettAFC at @wembleystadium!. The North East has its second all-Northern League Vase Final.
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That’s 21 goals in his last 10 games for @HebburnTown striker and current #NUFC trialist Cedwyn Scott.
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📹 It’s been a long and hard season for @SouthShieldsFC but here is the moment they finally got to celebrate their Northern Premier League title win after a 2-1 victory against Warrington Town.
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Former Newcastle United Under-21s captain Owen Bailey joins League Two club Doncaster Rovers after an impressive two-year spell at Gateshead #NUFC.
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If Newcastle have decided against progressing with a deal for Ivan Fresneda I wouldn’t be shocked if they could look to bring in Harrison Ashby from West Ham. Definitely want to add a young right-back and came close to getting Ashby in the final days of the summer window #NUFC.
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The #NUFC lineup the last time they faced Forest in the Premier League: Given, Barton, Charvet, Howey (Dabizas), Domi, Maric, Hamann, Speed (Lee), Georgiadis, Saha (Ketsbaia), Shearer Subs not used: Harper, Solano. A 2-1 midweek win at the City Ground. Shearer and Hamann scored.
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Chris Wood should depart Newcastle with good wishes and thanks. Was brought in to help keep the club in the Premier League and helped do exactly that. Will be a valuable addition for Forest and sure he’ll do the same for them. Interesting to see what Newcastle do now #NUFC.
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Put together a North East non-league team of the decade for today’s Sunday Sun. Plenty of opinions flying about and that’s exactly how it should be. All good fun and all that! Anywhere here’s what I went for in my team. I know a lot of very, very good players aren’t in!
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With no #NUFC or #SAFC game this weekend it would be great to see supporters of both clubs and the people of Gateshead get behind @GatesheadFC on Saturday. Just 90 mins from Wembley in the FA Trophy. The players, manager and the club as a whole deserve a big crowd against Bromley
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Eleven years ago today Tom Coulthard played and scored for @stockton_townfc in a Wearside League (step 7) win against Boldon. Today he and long-time centre-back partner Adam Nicholson have helped the Anchors keep a clean sheet to claim an FA Trophy win against Oldham Athletic.
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Just walked into our dining room to find our daughter Evie sat at the table like this. 😂
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Some #NUFC fans need to curb the frustration.Reaction to Atsu passing backwards when faced with three men and no team mate near was pathetic.
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North East rivals Sunderland and Newcastle United have both offered to support Gateshead captain Greg Olley in his recovery from a broken leg and dislocated ankle. For @SunderlandEcho | #SAFC | #NUFC | #HeedArmy | 🔴⚪️⚫️⚪️.
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Been a challenging week personally and professionally. Probably the most difficult I’ve experienced in a long time. There’s no doubt my mental health has taken a hit over the last few days and I am aware of that but whenever it does I always think back to this photo (1/3)
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A 2-1 home win against champions Chesterfield means Gateshead have now officially qualified for the National League play-off places. They still have two home games remaining as they host Aldershot Town on Wednesday and Bromley on Saturday.
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I understand the need for caution as we try and find our way towards something approaching normality. But I can't understand how tens of thousands of people can sit alongside each other on a beach, but 500 people can't socially distance in a non-league ground for friendlies.
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Three years ago today @HebburnTown put out an appeal after attendances plummeted and the club’s 105-year existence was at risk. Amazing that after a lot of hard work and new investment they are now just two rounds from a place at Wembley in the Vase
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Genuinely surprised @BBCSport haven't gone for @WhitleyBayFC v @Blyth_Spartans for their live coverage. Seemed a clear choice as tie of the round.
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Hearing that the Carruthers family are set to make a new signing in September. @jaqscott13, William and myself are all absolutely over the moon that our little lad is going to be a big brother 😍😍
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