ONE in four people will experience a mental health problem in their lifetime, and those involved in the football community are no exception. Hartlepool United Football Club are teaming up with Learning Curve Group to offer free online training in Mental Health Awareness to encourage people to start talking about […]
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Ex-Black Cats shot-stopper sets up region’s first female-only goalie camp
THE first ever girls-only goalkeeping camp in the North East is to be launched by Helen Alderson over the summer holidays. THE former Sunderland and Durham shot-stopper will deliver coaching alongside a range of North East goalkeepers including Sunderland’s Claudia Moan, Durham’s Megan Borthwick and Newcastle’s Laura Wareham.
From Roker Park to Mariners Park
South Shields fan and matchday mouth Chris May tells us why he swapped SAFC for SSFC For Chris May one of the strangest things in recent times is being recognised at the 1st Cloud Arena while having his post-match pint. “The last game we were at I think was the […]
‘My steel boots provide more mental support than my football boots’
Former professional Footballer Evan Horwood tells us why his mental health battle gave him no choice but to quit the game he loves and being back in the classroom is keeping him the happiest he has ever been. ‘Playing Football is the best job in the world’. ‘But, did my […]
Football fans welcome potential return to ‘normality’ of match day
NORTH east football fans have welcomed the announcement that spectators can return to stadiums once the region is out of Tier 3 lockdown. The government has recently announced that spectators will be allowed to attend to return to sporting events […]
Non-league NE clubs look forward to the return of fans – and their cash
NORTH East non-league football chairmen have welcomed the return of fans as a lifeline for their clubs. The return of football will have a positive impact on the Northern Football League and clubs such as Whickham FC and North Shields FC. Since November 5, when the national lockdown was set in place, […]
UoS culture leader criticises MP’s ‘clumsy’ north-south cliche
A CONSERVATIVE MP who until very recently was a junior minister for the Northern Powerhouse project has caused outrage by clumsily suggesting that culture in the south is all about ballet and opera – but in the north it’s just about football. Jake Berry, MP for Darwen and Rossendale […]
Proposed kick-in rule will have huge ramifications for football at all levels
FIFA’s Chief Head of Global Football Development, Arsene Wenger, has brought forward the idea that football may scrap throw ins for kick ins in a potentially radical new rule change. Former Arsenal boss, Wenger, has said that throw ins could be changed so that when the ball goes out of […]
Fans question the Government’s decision to open cinemas but close stadiums
FANS around the country have been left baffled as to why the government cannot support a safe return to football matches. The return of football has been a welcome one with games taking place at all levels up and down the country. However, many spectators are angry and confused as […]
Sunderland community sports facilities remain closed amid confusion over lockdown guidelines
Following Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s announcement that from Wednesday: “you can play sports, but only with members of your own households,” Sunderland residents heading to local parks may be surprised to find sports some facilities remain locked up. Sunderland council have said facilities such as tennis courts, football pitches, and […]