Blyth Town handed cash boost by Budweiser

Congratulations to Blyth Town on bagging £50k in the Budweiser Football Futures programme.
http://www.thefa.com/TheFACup/News/2012/Nov/budweiser-club-futures-programme-winners.aspx

Opportunities at Rutherford

Gateshead-based Rutherford AFC, a FA Charter Standard Community Club,  
have a number of first team management opportunities currently  
available. The ambitious  Northern Football Alliance premier division  
club are looking for persons to fill the following positions:
* assistant manager
* coach
* match-day secretary
Successful candidates will work within the current management  
structure. Coaching badges are not essential but previous experience  
is desirable.

If you are interested in any of the above posts please apply as  
detailed below for the attention of the Director of Football.

Closing date for applications is Sunday 11th November 2012.

Postal applications: Rutherford AFC, Farnacres, Beggarswood Park,  
Coach Road, Lobley Hill, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear NE11 0HH.

Telephone: 0191 4601868.

E-mail: rutherfordafc@hotmail.com

Coaching Vacancy

High Howdon Social Club have a vacancy  for a Qualified FA Coach to help manager on match days and also with Training 

High Howdon Social Club are currently in Div 2, Northern Alliance League
The Candidates must be Qualified up to FA Coaching in Football level I or higher
As Head Coach you will be part of the Management Board and report to the Team Manager. 
Responsibilities’;
1. Management and running of Coaching staff and full Training Session on a Tuesday evening
2. Assistants to the Manager on Match Day, (Saturday and Wednesday Fixtures)
General responsibilities’ include Physical Fitness of the Squad, technical skills improvement of the squad and individuals.

candidates interested should apply to Manager Robert Dunn Phone 07538291227 or email to robdunn27@live.co.uk  giving details of FA qualified Coaching Level and previous experience.

Also Looking for people to help out with fundraising and the running of the club.Anyone that can help out will be a great help to the development of a growing football club.contact club Manager as above.

Birtley Saint Joseph's appoint new boss

Birtley St Joseph's are delighted to announce the appointment of Mark Pae as team manager.
Mark impressed all at the club with his enthusiasm and ambition and will take charge this week.
Having spent 14 years at Gateshead Rutherford, it's a big wrench for Mark to leave Rutherford where he was assistant manager.
Birtley wish Mark every success in his new post and are delighted to have him on board.

We want YOUR Northern Football Alliance stories

Have you played, officiated or been an administrator in the Northern Football Alliance? Have you got any great memories or funny stories from your time in the League? We are planning to do a book for the Alliance's 125th Anniversary in 2015 and want YOUR memories to make it a record from the pitches.
If you, or anyone that you know, would like to contribute a story, then we'd love to hear from you.
Please email jonmarktait@aol.com with your stories and ideas and let's make the publication one to remember.
Please forward this message around your contacts and we will approach the local press in the future for further coverage.

Managerial Vacancy

Rutherford AFC are seeking a new first team manager for their Northern Alliance Premier Division side.
Applications including CV should be forwarded to Rutherford AFC, Beggarswood Park, Coach Road, Lobley Hill, Gateshead NE11 0HH or via email to rutherfordafc@hotmail.com
Closing date for applications is Friday 21st September 2012.
Successful applicants will be required to attend a formal interview.
For further information contact the club on 0191 4601868.

New Matchday Programme

Premier Division club Carlisle City are producing a matchday programme this season.
You can check out the Cumbrians' first publication this weekend as they take on Shankhouse at the Sheepmount.

Goalkeeper Wanted

Have gloves, will travel?

Northern Alliance First Division side and Northumberland FA Minor Cup holders Wallington are seeking a new goalkeeper for the coming season.

The ambitious Scots Gap-based outfit are keen to find a number one who is experienced at Alliance standard, that feels confident in making the step up in football, or even an experienced keeper from Northern League level who may be looking for a more local game due to time commitments.

Many of the Greens’ current playing squad come from the Morpeth area and anybody interested in a chat about joining the team can contact the club at fcwallington@hotmail.co.uk.

Double your fun in Gateshead

Any lucky Groundhoppers who are paying a visit to the Dunston UTS v Gretna friendly fixture on Saturday July 28^th (kick-off 3.00pm) can get double the action thanks to Gateshead Rutherford.

The Northern Alliance Premier Division side are taking on Sunderland West End of the Wearside League at 12.30pm on the same day, just a couple of miles down the road at their Farnacres ground in Lobley Hill.

All visitors can be assured of a warm and friendly welcome from the Rutherford club.

Job Vacancy - FA Qualified Club Coach wanted

Longbenton FC have a vacancy for a Qualified FA Coach due to the Management re-oganisation for the new season 2012/13

Longbenton FC commence their new season in Div 2, Northern Alliance Leagueand as a result of management re-organisation there is a vacancy for a current fully qualified FA Coach.
The Candidates must be Qualified up to FA Coaching in Football level II or higher
As Head Coach you will be part of the Management Board and report to the Team Manager. 
Responsibilities’;
1. Management and running of Coaching staff and full Training Session on a Wednesday evening
2. Assistants and advisors to the Manager on Match Day, (Saturday afternoon)
General responsibilities’ include Physical Fitness of the Squad, technical skills improvement of the squad and individuals, development of team passages' of play and tactics. List is not exhaustive.
This is a 'Pro Bono' post, candidates interested should apply to Club Chairman, Tony Short by email to anthony412@btinternet.com or tel 07831 093747, giving details of FA qualified Coaching Level and previous experience.

Birtley St. Joseph's begin preparations

Northern Alliance Second Division new boys Birtley St. Joseph’s have started pre season training on Wednesday Nights.6.30 pm to 8.30 pm and Saturdays 10.00 am till 12.00 pm.  Any players are welcome – please contact Lionel Bowman on 07818 043165 or Colin Beat on 07428 123582 for details and venue.

Walker Central training nights

Northern Alliance Premier side Walker Central are back for pre-season training on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays at 6.30pm and players past and present are welcome.

Any players who would like to get involved and are interested in signing for the club please contact Steve on 07799628330.

Sporting host Big Guns

Killingworth Sporting are bringing in the big guns for a pre-season friendly – quite literally!

The Northern Alliance Premier Division side are taking on the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers football team in a prestigious fixture at Amberley Park on Wednesday 11^th July, which kicks off at 7.00pm.

The Fusiliers side are touring the North East and are bringing along their full marching band to provide a stirring soundtrack as the teams come out onto the pitch.

“We’re really looking forward to the game and it is a good opportunity to raise funds for both the club and the ‘Help for Heroes’ charity,” said Sporting chairman Colin Dunn.

Former Professionals join Ponteland United Management Team

Ponteland United Manager Michael Havelock has recruited two additional assistants for the new season to help him and Colin Bell.  Former Reading and Sheffield United professional footballer, Chris Armstrong, whose career was unfortuately cut short in his prime through illness, will be joining his local team and looking to pass on his vast knowledge and experience in the game to the players at his local club. Chris will also be joined on the management team by Roy Gordon who was at Newcastle United and Darlington in his late teens, and since made over 250 appearances in the Northern League for North Shields followed by a spell at Consett. Roy has decided to hang up his boots following injury and a change in work commitments to pursue a coaching and management career.

 

Ponteland United will be starting pre season training for both the First and Reserves squads on Wednesday 27 June on the back fields at Ponteland Leisure Centre. Meet at 6.15 pm for a prompt start ay 6.30 pm. An open invitation is extended to all players old and new to attend the pre season sessions and friendly games. Any player who is keen to be involved but cannot attend should contact Club Secretary Alan Birkinshaw 07774523762 or Michael Havelock 07813108956 to express their interest.

Stocksfield FC Trials

Northern Alliance Premier Division side Stocksfield FC are staging two trial games for new players prior to pre-season training.
The first trial game will take place at Prudhoe High School Football Centre,

Moor Road

, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 5LJ (3G pitch) on Thursday 28th June. Players are requested to arrive for 6pm. The second game will take place on Saturday 30th June at the Stocksfield Sports Ground,

Main Road

, Stocksfield, Northumberland, NE43 7NN. Players are requested to arrive for 10am.

For more information or to confirm your attendance please contact the club via email at stocksfieldfc@hotmail.co.uk or via Twitter at http://twitter.com/Stocksfieldfc

New Manager Wanted

Hebburn Reyrolle FC, runners up in the Northern Alliance Premier Division (2011 / 12 ) are inviting applications for a management team for season 2012/13.

Applicants must be experienced and motivated.

Please apply by contacting Jeff Taylor (Chairman) on 07956028851 or Gordon Taylor (Secretary) 07985558576 by midday Friday18th May.

Tony Browell Testimonial

This Saturday (May 19th) Percy Main Amateurs will stage a well deserved testimonial game for long serving centre half Tony Browell who has clocked up 500 appearances for the club since signing as a teenager back in September 1995. Very few players in local football have played so many games for one club and the loyalty and dedication of Browell over the years will no doubt ensure a healthy turn out at Purvis Park.
During the years Browell has been a model of consistency at the club and has won Player of the Year and Players Player of the Year awards on numerous occasions, gaining the respect of his fellow and opposing players, club committee and supporters alike and has always set a positive example to younger players in the game. A player, known as a no nonsense defender, who is rarely beaten in the air has also weighed in with his fair share of goals for The Main over the years and actually led the goalscoring charts for some months last season, scoring 9 times mainly from corners and free kicks. Browell had a spell at North Shields in the mid 2000's and suffered an horrific leg break in a FA Cup qualifying round game at Winterton Rangers in August 2005, but thankfully his love of the game and determination to carry on playing football meant that his playing days were far from over. The Main's current team who have just completed their Northern Alliance Premier League league season in some style, having recorded 3 consecutive victories over Murton, Hebburn Reyrolle and Harraby, will face a squad of Percy Main "Old Boys" managed by Bob Rodgerson, who as manager of the club from 1993 to 2008, astutley brought Browell to Percy Main as a promising youngster, who has more than fulfilled his early potential. The "Old Boys" X1 will be made up of players who have lined up alongside Browell during this time at the club. Many who have long since moved on to pastures new and others who have played for The Villagers recently. Among those who will be playing for the opposition will be the likes of Brian Smith, Ian Hall, Jason Ritchie, Robbie and Denis Livermore, Chris Locke, Lee Gray and many others, a keenly contested game is expected. The match will be refereed by an experienced team of Northern Alliance officials in Keith Scoffham, Tony Cash and Terry Lloyd. Admission is £2 and a souvenir programme is to be produced. Tony has also kindly requested that the days proceeds go towards replacing the roof on the club's pavilion. Kick off is 2.30pm and following the game, the celebrations will continue at the Victoria, Tynemouth Road, North Shields (formerly the Tap and Spile) - all are welcome to attend.

Celebrity Charity Match - Saturday 4th August 2012

North Shields Athletic FC and North Shields Juniors FC have joined
forces with both the Evening Chronicle’s Sunshine Fund and Metro
Radio’s Cash for Kids to bring you the biggest celebrity match of the
year here in the North East on Saturday 4th August 2012. The event has
very kindly been supported and sponsored by
npowerjobs.com

Be part of the 10,000 fans at Gateshead Stadium to cheer on a Hollyoaks
team featuring special guests from Coronation Street and Emmerdale as
they take on a North Sheilds Athletic FC XI including Metro Radio’s
very own Breakfast Show host Steve Furnell, Ex-Toon Star John Anderson
and more Ex-Pro's to be announced soon. This massive match will be
kicking off at 2pm with doors opening at 12:30pm for pre-match
entertainment with Metro Radio.

Tickets are only £5, with under three’s going free. To purchase your
tickets, please call 0191 2790235 or visit the main reception at
Gateshead Stadium. Alternatively, Metro Radio has a direct ticket
online, please click here
to purchase online.

All profits will be going to Metro Radio’s Cash for Kids and The
Evening Chronicle Sunshine Fund to support children in the North East.

Parking next to the stadium is available but please get there early to
ensure a space!

As well as our Senior team playing and hopefully one or more of our
Junior teams being ball boys/girls, several others have offered their
time to help with the event as turnstile operators, programme sellers
etc. We are still looking for more volunteers and if you are able to
give your time to help us please contact James Horner at the below
email address.

If your business would like to part of this wonderful event, please
contact James Horner at
jameshorner17@btinternet.com
for the various sponsorship packages available.