Big Geordie Posted August 9, 2025 Share Posted August 9, 2025 1 hour ago, ponsaelius said: This Blyth situation is becoming ridiculous, although grimly predictable the moment that owner rocked up. Redcar had some money behind them on the NL but they're still newly promoted. Surely they can't go down again? Spartans in the NL would be horrendous for non league football in the north east. Lost 4-1. I was thinking about going, but still feeling knackered after having Covid - so didn't bother. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OpenC Posted August 9, 2025 Share Posted August 9, 2025 I was worried for Alnwick today with 85% of the first team injured, on holiday or at Oasis but they played out the most entertaining 0-0 I've seen for decades with FC Hartlepool. Really good game and given the cobbled together nature of the team and the formation a really good result too. Pleased they're getting some points on the board before they hit their traditional October to February slump Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OpenC Posted August 9, 2025 Share Posted August 9, 2025 2 hours ago, ponsaelius said: This Blyth situation is becoming ridiculous, although grimly predictable the moment that owner rocked up. Redcar had some money behind them on the NL but they're still newly promoted. Surely they can't go down again? Spartans in the NL would be horrendous for non league football in the north east. Are the crowds dwindling as they deteriorate? I always wonder whether clubs with reasonable infrastructure like Spartans would actually survive a fall to a lower league structure (see also: Terriers) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted August 9, 2025 Share Posted August 9, 2025 5 minutes ago, OpenC said: Are the crowds dwindling as they deteriorate? I always wonder whether clubs with reasonable infrastructure like Spartans would actually survive a fall to a lower league structure (see also: Terriers) Seems as if there was a healthy crowd at CP today (not sure on number) - it won't last though if the form of recent years continues. As I understand it - these lads would perhaps struggle to hold their own in NL1. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted August 9, 2025 Share Posted August 9, 2025 Why can't they get better players in? I don't understand this. Blyth are a very big club in the division they now find themselves in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted August 9, 2025 Share Posted August 9, 2025 18 minutes ago, ponsaelius said: Why can't they get better players in? I don't understand this. Blyth are a very big club in the division they now find themselves in. Have to ask the local consortium of businessmen that came in to save the club. Rumor has it they put in 90k to pay off issues from the previous owner. I think they are arguing that the club has to be self-sustaining which I can see to a point - but the rot has to be stopped. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Parka Posted August 11, 2025 Share Posted August 11, 2025 At 2 mins in is the awesome goal. Wild la parka to the left of the goal in green if anyone wants to play spot the blurry forum dude. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OpenC Posted August 11, 2025 Share Posted August 11, 2025 (edited) Hell of a hit did the wind keep it from the keeper? Looks like he should have got to it comfortably, might just be the angle like Edited August 11, 2025 by OpenC Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Parka Posted August 11, 2025 Share Posted August 11, 2025 46 minutes ago, OpenC said: Hell of a hit did the wind keep it from the keeper? Looks like he should have got to it comfortably, might just be the angle like Was windy asf! All adds to the drama. Keeper should have got near it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OpenC Posted August 11, 2025 Share Posted August 11, 2025 Not sure if Instagram embeds but this is Alnwick Town's most legendary goal of the last few years https://www.instagram.com/s/aGlnaGxpZ2h0OjE4MDg0MDMxODEwMzMxMzc0?story_media_id=3067075100465366951_1505289499&igsh=MTZjbnlmbG43YWF6dg== Hell of a player Joe, could play at a much higher level but thank fuck he chooses not to Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OpenC Posted August 11, 2025 Share Posted August 11, 2025 It doesn't embed then but it's worth a look Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Parka Posted August 11, 2025 Share Posted August 11, 2025 5 hours ago, OpenC said: It doesn't embed then but it's worth a look Is his brother called Harris Eggleston? Because that's quite the coincidence if not - he's probably Railways best player currently. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OpenC Posted August 12, 2025 Share Posted August 12, 2025 (edited) I'm not sure, he's a local lad and I used to work indirectly with his dad but I'm not sure of the wider family. He's a gifted player like, could play at a much higher level. Speaking of high levels Euan Potts now has 11 in 5, somebody was saying he was national top scorer in all leagues Edited August 12, 2025 by OpenC Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Parka Posted August 12, 2025 Share Posted August 12, 2025 https://www.ncefl.org.uk/tables/ Rail currently top after a 1-0 away win. (Having played one more game) It's odd seeing them do well. They were saved by COVID one season from certain relegation. Funny old game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted August 12, 2025 Share Posted August 12, 2025 Dunston beat Blyth T and Conny beat Blyth S in the Northern Premier League East. Whitley flying in the Northern League. Looking like the next only NE postcode team that has a shot of promotion thus far. Redcar v Stan in the Corblasico tomorrow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted August 13, 2025 Share Posted August 13, 2025 Hebburn have had a tough start. Trounced at Guiseley last night Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OpenC Posted August 13, 2025 Share Posted August 13, 2025 Spartans biffed again as well. Look forward to playing them in NL1 next season it's less of a drive than most fixtures On that, happy to finally be sharing a division with Tow Law though. That's a place I've always wanted to go and now I have an excuse to Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilcline Posted August 13, 2025 Share Posted August 13, 2025 21 minutes ago, OpenC said: Spartans biffed again as well. Look forward to playing them in NL1 next season it's less of a drive than most fixtures On that, happy to finally be sharing a division with Tow Law though. That's a place I've always wanted to go and now I have an excuse to Take the big coat whenever you go to Tow Law, their ground's the sort of place you need a hat and gloves even in the summer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paully Posted August 13, 2025 Share Posted August 13, 2025 Bad start to the season for Hebburn Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted August 13, 2025 Share Posted August 13, 2025 10 hours ago, Disco said: Dunston beat Blyth T and Conny beat Blyth S in the Northern Premier League East. Whitley flying in the Northern League. Looking like the next only NE postcode team that has a shot of promotion thus far. Redcar v Stan in the Corblasico tomorrow. I can already smell the dal being made. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OpenC Posted August 13, 2025 Share Posted August 13, 2025 11 hours ago, Kilcline said: Take the big coat whenever you go to Tow Law, their ground's the sort of place you need a hat and gloves even in the summer been to Esh Winning a couple of times, grand old ground that one, and Alnwick's St. James' Park is pretty brutal through the winter, but aye I'm expecting it to be pretty exposed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted August 15, 2025 Share Posted August 15, 2025 Its the first ever National League level game to be held in Cornwall tomorrow. (I'm fairly certain Truro are getting trounced) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OpenC Posted August 16, 2025 Share Posted August 16, 2025 Sunderland RCA with Alnwick today, another new ground for me. Best get away early or I'll get stuck in the hordes heading to Proper Sunlun Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinky Posted August 16, 2025 Share Posted August 16, 2025 4 minutes ago, OpenC said: Sunderland RCA with Alnwick today, another new ground for me. Best get away early or I'll get stuck in the hordes heading to Proper Sunlun Sunderland Albion? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Parka Posted August 16, 2025 Share Posted August 16, 2025 Nothing on locally this week. Gutted tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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