ponsaelius Posted August 20, 2025 Share Posted August 20, 2025 Will do! I went to Workington the weekend before last. They're soon getting a new 'sports complex' built on the site to share with the rugby team. If anybody hasn't been there and you like old grounds it's well worth the trip over. Like a time warp. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OpenC Posted August 20, 2025 Share Posted August 20, 2025 Aye it's on my list of places to visit and photograph Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted August 20, 2025 Share Posted August 20, 2025 You'll get some crackers, it's absolutely great. Not sure what they're doing while it's being redeveloped but hopefully they share the rugby ground as that looks worth a visit too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallsendmag Posted August 20, 2025 Share Posted August 20, 2025 7 hours ago, ponsaelius said: Will do! I went to Workington the weekend before last. They're soon getting a new 'sports complex' built on the site to share with the rugby team. If anybody hasn't been there and you like old grounds it's well worth the trip over. Like a time warp. Went to Workington a few years ago when they played Benfield in the FA Cup. Cracking old school ground, fans were very passionate as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OpenC Posted August 23, 2025 Share Posted August 23, 2025 Unfuckingbelievable Nice little pub right next to Nelson FC where i am with Alnwick today Can't get moved for the fuckers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted August 23, 2025 Share Posted August 23, 2025 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paully Posted August 23, 2025 Share Posted August 23, 2025 Hebburn 2-1 up and playing well Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucasol Posted August 23, 2025 Share Posted August 23, 2025 Surprised by the Heed, really expected them to struggle but doing well so far at the start of the season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy84 Posted August 23, 2025 Share Posted August 23, 2025 4 hours ago, OpenC said: Unfuckingbelievable Nice little pub right next to Nelson FC where i am with Alnwick today Can't get moved for the fuckers Close to Burnley? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucasol Posted August 23, 2025 Share Posted August 23, 2025 Just now, Andy84 said: Close to Burnley? Nelson is, aye. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted August 23, 2025 Share Posted August 23, 2025 Just now, Nucasol said: Surprised by the Heed, really expected them to struggle but doing well so far at the start of the season. Yeah and their two defeats are against teams who'll be pushing for the title. Think it'll be a struggle but looks like there are some small clubs in there. They might be okay. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted August 23, 2025 Share Posted August 23, 2025 (edited) Blyth Spartans stuffed 3-0 at Silsden. The good feeling from Tuesday's win, didn't last long. Edited August 23, 2025 by Big Geordie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Parka Posted August 23, 2025 Share Posted August 23, 2025 Really good start and another goal for Harris. Didn't go away to this, next home game is next weekend.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OpenC Posted August 23, 2025 Share Posted August 23, 2025 Alnwick comfortably towsed 4-1 but what a great place for football Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted August 23, 2025 Share Posted August 23, 2025 28 minutes ago, La Parka said: Really good start and another goal for Harris. Didn't go away to this, next home game is next weekend.. Armthorpe Welfare is located at the other end of the street as where my dad lives. I’m going to guess that Thorne isn’t far away either with it just being 2 junctions up the M18. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Parka Posted August 23, 2025 Share Posted August 23, 2025 23 minutes ago, Stifler said: Armthorpe Welfare is located at the other end of the street as where my dad lives. I’m going to guess that Thorne isn’t far away either with it just being 2 junctions up the M18. I've been to armthorpe! Was an alright ground. Decent chips. Good game as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted August 23, 2025 Share Posted August 23, 2025 Ashington knocked out of the FA Trophy, and Blyth town lost as well. What with Spartans in bother, and Bedington Terriers on the brink of extinction - it's been a dismal start for these teams in SE Northumberland. Early days though, of course. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted August 25, 2025 Share Posted August 25, 2025 Taking my 11 year old nephew to Blyth v Ashington today. First game of the season for us, at CP. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paullow Posted August 25, 2025 Share Posted August 25, 2025 (edited) Yeah, 4 local matches in that league today, Blyth Town the side to miss out and they are away at Hallam in Sheffield Dunston vs Redcar Ath (1pm) Bishop Auckland vs Newton Aycliffe Blyth S vs Ashington Heaton Stan vs Consett Stockton vs Morpeth and Whitby vs Hebburn in the league above. They should have really swapped those fixtures and had Morpeth vs Hebburn and Stockton vs Whitby as both would have been more of a derby on Bank Holiday. It's Morpeth vs Hebburn on Tuesday 9th September. Edited August 25, 2025 by Paullow Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted August 25, 2025 Share Posted August 25, 2025 Heed were 0-3 at half-time, back to 3-3 with 10 still to play. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paullow Posted August 25, 2025 Share Posted August 25, 2025 Fuckin hell, 90+8 minute winner for them. 3-4. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted August 25, 2025 Share Posted August 25, 2025 They keep pulling it out of the hat somehow. Fair fucking play. Will likely still be in a relegation scrap but 3 wins in first 5 games is giving them a shot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paullow Posted August 25, 2025 Share Posted August 25, 2025 Speaking of 90+8, Ashington equalised late vs Blyth Spartans to draw 1-1. Heaton battered 1-5 at home to Consett. Just having a look at the attendances and 3,162 at Hednesford against Rushall in tier 7. Hednesford were a Conference team when I was growing up in the mid 90s, but feels like they have been in obscurity for years, but that's a hell of a crowd. You kind of expect those numbers at this level from the likes of Macclesfield and Bury who were former league clubs and relatively big towns, but I didn't expect those numbers from Hednesford. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted August 25, 2025 Share Posted August 25, 2025 (edited) Just over 1220 at Croft Park today. Poor game overall, but probs a fair result. Too much long ball from Blyth, who are really lacking a proper no.9 and a playmaker in midfield who can put his foot on the ball. Me and nephew enjoyed our afternoon - good atmosphere behind the goals created by the young lads and their drums! Edited August 25, 2025 by Big Geordie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted August 25, 2025 Share Posted August 25, 2025 Very good start to the season from South Shields going under the radar a bit. 5 wins from 5 and only one goal conceded. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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