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Hollywood stars Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds, the owners of Wrexham celebrate with the Vanarama National League trophy in Apairl. MK Dons will start the new sky Bert League Two season at the Racecourse Ground (Picture: Jan Kruger/Getty Images)

NUFC youngsters set for trip to face Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham Dominic Scurr

South Shields celebrate their Northern Premier League title win (photo Kevin Wilson)

South Shields star targets EFL after Northern Premier League title win Mark Carruthers

Sunderland defender Jordan Willis

Tony Mowbray reveals where Jordan Willis could play next Phil Smith

South Shields chairman Geoff Thompson has admitted he is preparing for an emotional occasion as the Mariners prepare to face Forest Green Rovers.

South Shields chairman Geoff Thompson prepares for emotional FA Cup weekend Mark Carruthers

Shwan Jalal of AFC Bournemouth instructs his team during the npower League One Playoff semi final 1st leg between Bournemouth and Huddersfield Town at Dean Court on May 14, 2011 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

Newcastle United set to appoint new coach as Eddie Howe plans reunion Dominic Scurr

Dylan Mottley-Henry's strike was enough to put Shields in the hat for the FA Cup First Round draw.

Everything you need to know about South Shields’ FA Cup draw Joe Buck

Geoff Thompson and Kevin Phillips.

South Shields chairman Geoff Thompson explains why club is raising season ticket...

Arsenal's German-born Portuguese defender Cedric Soares (L) vies with Newcastle United's English midfielder Elliot Anderson (R) during the English FA Cup third round football match between Arsenal and Newcastle United at the Emirates Stadium in London on January 9, 2021 (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Howe reveals NUFC’s plans for midfielder who could leave on loan Dominic Scurr

Sunderland defender Arbenit Xhemajli

Arbenit Xhemajli returns for Sunderland as Lee Johnson reveals next steps Phil Smith

Rebecca Welch, the first woman to take charge of an English Football League match, alongside University of Sunderland Vice Chancellor Sir David Bell.

Picture: DAVID WOOD

History making female referee awarded honorary fellowship by city’s university Neil Fatkin

Lewis Cass of Hartlepool United celebrates with the trophy following the Vanarama National League Play-Off Final match between Hartlepool United and Torquay United at Ashton Gate on June 20, 2021 in Bristol, England. (Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Images)

Pools suffer transfer blow as NUFC defender joins League Two rivals Dominic Scurr

Jamie Sterry following the National League promotion final (photo: PA)

Confirmed: Former NUFC defender agrees two-year extension at Pools Dominic Scurr

A general view inside the stadium prior to the international friendly match between England and Austria at Riverside Stadium on June 02, 2021 in Middlesbrough, England. (Photo by Peter Powell - Pool/Getty Images)

No capacity restrictions for Boro’s new Championship season - PM confirms Dominic Scurr

SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - MAY 05: Nile Ranger of Sheffield Wednesday celebrates after winning the Npower League One match between Sheffield Wednesday and Wycombe Wanderers and winning automatic promotion into the Championship at Hillsborough Stadium on May 5, 2012 in Sheffield, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Troubled ex-NUFC star hungry to impress having been thrown unlikely pro lifeline Liam Kennedy

Jamie Sterry in action for Hartlepool United (photo: Frank Reid).

Agreeing new deal with former NUFC defender ‘top priority’ for Pools Dominic Scurr

Phil Turnbull

South Shields will show Cheltenham Town respect, but not too much - says midfiel...

Newcastle's forward Nile Ranger (L) vies for the ball with Bordeaux's midfielder Henri Saivet (R) during the UEFA Europa League match between FC Girondins de Bordeaux and Newcastle United FC at the Chaban Delmas Stadium in Bordeaux on December 6, 2012. AFP PHOTO/ NICOLAS TUCAT (Photo credit should read NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP via Getty Images)

Ex-Newcastle United badboy given the chance to resurrect career in non-league Liam Kennedy

South Shields boss Lee Picton celebrates his side's FA Cup win (Pic via Kev Wilson).

Mixed emotions for Mariners after FA Cup draw Mark Carruthers

Geoff Thompson celebrates after South Shields' FA Cup win (Pic via Kev Wilson).

Geoff Thompson reveals South Shields dark thoughts amid COVID pressures Liam Kennedy

South Shields FC players celebrate. Picture by Kev Wilson.

NUFC and SAFC legends back South Shields FC fan ownership model Richard Mennear

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: General view outside Wembley Stadium on March 14, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

English football 'working' return date revealed Liam Kennedy

The huge FIFA scheduling, transfer and contract decision that will have a big impact on Newcastle's season

The huge FIFA decision that will have a big impact on NUFC's season James Copley

The PSG and Dortmund game was played behind closed doors.

Coronavirus: When will decision be made on football matches played behind closed... Jordan Cronin