Ian Watson

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Sunderland youngster Ollie Bainbridge has enjoyed a successful loan spell at National League North club South Shields (photo Kevin Wilson).

SAFC youngster one of three South Shields stars in Team of the Season

South Shields celebrate a goal in their FA Cup win against Chorley (photo Kevin Wilson)

South Shields 'can't thank SAFC enough' as Black Cats aid play-off bid

Action from South Shields' friendly with Sunderland (photo Kevin Wilson)

'Amazing' SAFC gesture praised by South Shields ahead of play-off tie

South Shields celebrate a goal in their FA Cup win against Chorley (photo Kevin Wilson)

Gateshead boss backs South Shields in National League promotion bid

Oli Bainbridge celebrates after scoring in South Shields 2-2 draw at Marine (photo Kevin Wilson)

Sunderland youngster seizing opportunity with in-form South Shields

Ben Middlemas (second from left), Oli Bainbridge (centre) and Rhys Walsh (centre, right) - Photo by Ben Cuthbertson

Sunderland confirm transfer update as winger heads back to Wearside

Sunderland youngster Oli Bainbridge has enjoyed a promising start to his loan spell at National League North neighbours South Shields (photo Kevin Wilson)

SAFC youngster on learning curve during loan spell with South Shields

Sunderland youngster Rhys Walsh joined South Shields on loan (photo Kevin Wilson)

South Shields manager vows to improve on-loan SAFC youngsters

Caden Kelly

Ex-Sunderland player signs with new club following summer release

Gateshead assistant manager Ian Watson (photo Charles Waugh)

Assistant manager Ian Watson sets challenge for in-form Gateshead

Gateshead celebrate after Adam Campbell scored their second goal in the 3-1 win against Southend United (photo Charles Waugh)

Gateshead set ‘kick-on’ challenge ahead of home clash with Aldershot

Former Sunderland and Hartlepool United defender Kenton Richardson has joined National League club Gateshead

Gateshead want more new faces after former Sunderland defender joins

Gateshead player/manager Mike Williamson. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images).

Ex-Hebburn Town captain Louis Storey hailed by Gateshead boss and ex-Newcastle d...

Northern Goals.

Northern Goals 'Christmas Quiz' special

Northern Goals.

Northern Goals: Managerial departure at Blyth and Gateshead’s FA Cup heroics und...
A managerial departure at a National League North club, Gateshead’s FA Cup heroics and a hectic weekend in North East non-league are all on the agenda in this week’s Northern Goals show.
Mark Carruthers

Gateshead striker Macaulay Langstaff. Pic credit: Jack McGraghan.

Gateshead forward Macaulay Langstaff opens up about stunning form and life under...

Gateshead FC.

Inside Gateshead's pre-season planning as ex-Newcastle United defender Mike Will...

South Shields' players celebrate a goal. Picture by Kev Wilson.

Gateshead swoop to sign South Shields duo Blair Adams and Dillon Morse on loan

Northern Goals.

Northern Goals: Christmas special

Northern Goals

Northern Goals: Non-league highlights and discussion

Gateshead compete against Boston United in the Vanarama National League North Play-Off Semi-final.

Gateshead coach reveals transfer latest ahead of the new campaign

Gateshead have signed a former Newcastle United youngster

Heed sign ex-NUFC youngster

Mike Williamson in action for Gateshead.

Gateshead boss has this message for his squad ahead of Sunderland friendly test

The Gateshead players, picture by Charles Waugh.

Greg Olley has this message for his Gateshead teammates

Gateshead players react after conceding their fourth goal during the Vanarama National League North Play-Off Semi-final match between Boston United.

One chapter of controversy and anguish has been closed at Gateshead - and now it...

The Gateshead players celebrate.

Ex-NUFC defender determined to end season on a high
Gateshead defender Alex Nicholson is determined to end his first season back in full-time football on a high.
Mark Carruthers

Gateshead manager Mike Williamson.

Mike Williamson has this message for Gateshead squad ahead of crunch play-off fi...

Gateshead are in play-off action this weekend.

Gateshead star paying no attention to the bookmakers ahead of Brackley Town play...

Mike Williamson.

Ex-Newcastle United defender praised for big impact at Gateshead

Gateshead supporters are helping to raise funds for their club.

Gateshead bosses 'overwhelmed' by response as supporters look to raise £10,000 t...

Gateshead boss Mike Williamson.

Gateshead chairman hails impact of ex-Newcastle United defender

Neil Pinkerton, right, and fellow consortium member Trevor Clark.

A year on from almost going bust, how Gateshead can survive shutdown

Mike Williamson.

Williamson on the Heed’s new start to life in the National League North

Gateshead FC

This is why there is a bright future for the North East non-league scene

Manager Mike Williamson with assistant Ian Watson.

Ex-Newcastle United defender Mike Williamson discusses his managerial aims after...

Former Gateshead staff and players have hit out.

'People have young families and bills to pay' - Ex-Gateshead staff and players s...

Gatesheads former sports injury therapist Annie Davis.

Ex-Gateshead sports therapist opens up on her 'heart-breaking' departure, why sh...

Gateshead FC supporters have announced plans to form a break-away club

Gateshead supporters reveal plans to form new break-away club - and they could b...

Ben Clark was sacked as Gateshead boss via email.

Ex-Sunderland defender Ben Clark thanks Gateshead fans in emotional tribute afte...

Gateshead have axed their assistant manager.

Gateshead cost-cutting cull continues as Heed sack 'gutted' assistant manager Ia...

CycleWorld's Ian Watson and Carol Robb are cycling from Sunderland to Turkey in aid of Macmillan

Couple cycling to favourite holiday bar in Turkey for charity

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