Tag Archives: Northern League

Northern League Ramblings – The First Chapter

Posted on December 30, 2012 by

As previously mentioned once or twice, I am in the process of writing a book based upon my 45 game tour of the Northern League 2011/12 season.  Due to poor organisation and an addition to the family, it is taking … Continue reading →

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A Year in the Northern League

Posted on May 2, 2012 by

Those lucky enough to either follow me on twitter or know be personally will no doubt be aware that I have recently completed the pleasant, if not slightly tiring task of taking in a football match at each of the … Continue reading →

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The Northern League Tour End of Year Report

Posted on December 28, 2011 by

At the time of year when many publications and websites are offering lists and awards to mark the end of the calendar year, I decided that rather than scoff and ignore, I would publish my very own progress report from the … Continue reading →

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Its Coming – Northern League Ramblings

Posted on November 15, 2011 by

Regular readers and those who follow me on social media site Twitter will know that I am in the middle of a mission, for want of a better word, to visit all 44 STL Northern League clubs in the 2011/12 … Continue reading →

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Non League Day

Posted on September 2, 2011 by

This weekend sees the return of Non League Day to the footballing calendar. With the Premier League and Championship having no fixtures as a result of the international break, Non League Day was set up as an initiative to encourage … Continue reading →

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The STL Northern League 2011/2012

Posted on August 9, 2011 by

102 days after Dunston UTS secured a 1-0 away win at South Shields in the final Northern League game of the 2010/2011 season, the new campaign will begin in ernest. With Newcastle United live on TV on Saturday evening and … Continue reading →

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Need a Footy Fix?

Posted on July 5, 2011 by

Its been a long old summer, and whilst there has been England U21, England U17 and England Women on varying screens over the last few weeks, it is now only a matter of time before the ‘regulation’ season kicks off … Continue reading →

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3G or not 3G – The story of Durham City AFC

Posted on May 10, 2011 by

When speaking to someone from south of York, the answer to their second question after telling someone you hail from Durham is usually “about fifteen miles south of Newcastle”.  However, whilst making the usual introductions one does as a fresher, … Continue reading →

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Northern League Day – Ryton v Billingham Synthonia

Posted on April 12, 2011 by

After much anticipation and explaining to friends and colleagues exactly why I was  going to watch Ryton & Crawcrook Albion on a warm spring day, the first Northern League Day was here.  The fact that typing Northern League Day rather … Continue reading →

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South Shields v Norton & Stockton

Posted on April 7, 2011 by

After being thoroughly underwhelmed by England’s performance against the Welsh on Saturday I decided to give the friendly against Ghana a miss and take in some Northern League action instead. A quick peek at the fixture list showed me that … Continue reading →

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