Team of the weekend: Newcastle United, South Shields & Sunderland players who impressed
Newcastle United produce a surprise performance to beat Manchester United, while South Shields continue to fly at the top end of the BetVictor Northern Premier Division.
By Liam Kennedy
Published 7th Oct 2019, 11:45 BST
Sunderland on the other hand were comfortably beaten by Lincoln City to pile pressure on under-fire manager Jack Ross.
But did any SAFC players make the cut, or do the Mariners and Magpies dominate the Gazette XI. Here’s our top performers of the weekend...
1. Martin Dubravka - 7
Came for things confidently after a few recent mistakes. Didn't put a foot wrong. Photo: Jan Kruger
2. Adam Thurston - 8
One of his most effective games in a Shields game to date, set up the third goal. Photo: Kev Wilson
3. Fabian Schar - 8
Not his best day with the ball but won absolutely everything put his way. One outstanding goal-saving challenge. Photo: Jan Kruger
4. Gary Brown - 7
Imperious at the back once more and made a goal-saving tackle in the second half. Photo: Kev Wilson
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