COLTS WILL GALLOP THROUGH THE RANKS

EVERYBODY locally knows the rich tradition at Tynedale Park for bringing homegrown talent through into their hugely successful first team.

Players hailing from these very parts have more than played their role in lifting Tynedale up the league structure, with the club now ranked as the second best team in the North-East.  ... [more] (1 comment)

COMPETITOR WAS BORN TO SUCCEED

SOME people have competitiveness ingrained in them, along with that drive to push on through adversity.

They are just born that way, with a burning desire to succeed and to perform to the best of their ability at all times.

You know the people I am talking about. The ones that, whether competing in a sports event or at a friendly... [more]

HOTHEAD CAV BRINGS REFRESHING CHANGE

IS ANYBODY else sick of the same old, tedious patter being droned out time and time again by lifeless footballers?

Take the case of Darren Bent’s January exit from then European spot-chasing Sunderland to an Aston Villa side very much in the relegation mire.  

The transfer shocked the footballing world but the same dirge... [more]

SPRING BRINGS WITH IT NECESSARY EVIL

WITH the lighter nights comes one of my pet hates in grass roots football.

I understand that they are essential but, as far as I am concerned, they are nothing but a pain in the proverbial.  

The dreaded event I am talking of is the midweek game, the fixture arranged on a weekday evening to make sure teams fulfil their games... [more] (1 comment)