Blyth Spartans

Elliot Dickman, Head Coach of Newcastle United U21 looks on prior to the Papa John's Trophy match between Barnsley and Newcastle United U21 at Oakwell Stadium on September 20, 2022 in Barnsley, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Newcastle United confirm coach departure after 14 months Dominic Scurr

SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - MAY 09: A General view of the Stadium of Light prior to the Sky Bet League One match between Sunderland and Northampton Town at Stadium of Light on May 09, 2021 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images)

SAFC coach delivers verdict on Gateshead and Blyth Spartans James Copley

Sunderland boss Alex Neil

Sunderland boss Alex Neil issues a strong transfer message Phil Smith

St James's Park, Newcastle (Photo by LINDSEY PARNABY/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

‘We let ourselves down’ – NUFC coach issues stark warning to players Dominic Scurr

NUFC player ratings from cup final defeat: How did Santi Munoz fare? Dominic Scurr

Newcastle United Under 23s in action against Blyth Spartans in the Northumberland Senior Cup final.

NUFC suffer first cup final defeat to Blyth Spartans in 87 years Dominic Scurr

Brian Marwood is the managing director of the City Football Group. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Football The ex-Arsenal and Sheffield Wednesday man linked with key Newcastle United role Jordan Cronin

Newcastle United under-23s lost 3-0 to National League North side Blyth Spartans.

NUFC under-23s have a lot to learn following Blyth Spartans defeat Joe Buck

Newcastle United have taken Stevenage youngster Yasin Arai on trial. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Newcastle United take Stevenage youngster on trial Jordan Cronin

Hebburn Town defender Tom Devitt. (Photo credit: Sean Harrison)

Tom Devitt eager to progress up the non-league pyramid with Hebburn Town Mark Carruthers

South Shields win CEFO CFS Challenge Trophy after pre-season win over Blyth Spartans

South Shields win CEFO CFS Challenge Trophy after pre-season win Daniel O'Neill

A general view of Croft Park.

Pre-season silverware up for grabs as South Shields face Blyth Spartans Dan Prince

Connor Bell. Hebburn Town picture.

Hebburn Town swoop for ex-Sunderland academy ace Mark Carruthers

South Shields have announced a busy pre-season programme.

South Shields announce jam-packed pre-season schedule Jordan Cronin

Photo: Kris Hodgetts

Ex-South Shields midfielder Josh Gillies becomes Blyth Spartans' latest addition Mark Carruthers

Consett players celebrate quarter-final win at Atherstone. CREDIT GARY WELFORD CONSETT AFC.

Football 'I was massively concerned' - Consett striker Dale Pearson feared Wembley final ... Mark Carruthers

Jack Hunter. Picture by Jack McGraghan.

Ex-Newcastle United youth opens up on 'shock' of being released Mark Carruthers

Phil Turnbull.

South Shields v Morpeth Town: Family bragging rights and three points at stake Mark Carruthers