Category Archives: Northern Leagues United

Northern Leagues United Pen Pics #7

Posted on June 1, 2011 by

Football blogger and documentary maker, Scott Johnston is one of four players in the writers’ squad keeping a training diary ahead of July 9th. Recent highlights include a strained foot, “a combination of running and walking” and a stag do … Continue reading →

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Northern Leagues United Pen Pics #6

Posted on May 31, 2011 by

One of the three men behind the fabulous Newcastle United blog Leazes Terrace, Jose Enrique lookalike (but only in front of goal) Chris Smith boats a touch-to-shot ratio of 1:1. Expect Birtley’s brand new fence to “take a bit of … Continue reading →

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Northern Leagues United Pen Pics #5

Posted on May 30, 2011 by

Another of the Football Writers’ Sanddancers in exile, Simon Walsh is the brains behind Sunderland blog and podcast Roker Report. Just as versatile off the pitch, you can follow him on twitter here and here. Positions: Played them all. Was … Continue reading →

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Northern Leagues United Pen Pics #4

Posted on May 27, 2011 by

A fortnight’s holiday in Florida and a pair of Ledley King knees combined to do for Ryan Davison’s fledgling hopes of superstardom. Now one third of the team behind the superlative Leazes Terrace, he’ll be lining up on the left … Continue reading →

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The Onagawa Cup

Posted on May 26, 2011 by

Just out of the carrier bag, here’s the ExectalkSports Onagawa Cup making its first public appearance during last night’s George Dobbins League Cup final at Killingworth’s Amberley Park. Sponsored by local fan and FIFA-licensed agent Andrew Watchman – who’s also … Continue reading →

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Northern Leagues United Pen Pics #3

Posted on May 25, 2011 by

Sunday League keeper, sports writer for the Northern Echo and one of the very few people able to boast they live in a football ground (well, sort of), Richard Mason will be – and let me say this very clearly … Continue reading →

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Northern Leagues United Pen Pics #2

Posted on May 24, 2011 by

Kicking off for the fans’ team is Michael Young (or EshSquaddie as he’s known in Northern League circles), hailing from Esh Winning via Afghanistan and a Durham County FA training course for referees. As if taking on a crack team … Continue reading →

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Northern Leagues United Pen Pics #1

Posted on May 22, 2011 by

First up for the football writers is David Hartrick, co-editor of In Bed With Maradona and creator of the fantastic I Know Who Cyrille Makanaky Was. Positions: Striker, Defensive Midfielder, Chilled-out Entertainer. Teams played for: Far too many to mention … Continue reading →

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Northern Leagues United: Whickham FC

Posted on May 20, 2011 by

Eleven players and several pairs of brand new football boots turned out for the first Northern Leagues United training session. After a late cancellation, Whickham captain Paul Cavanagh gave up his evening to come and put us through our (half) … Continue reading →

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Grassroots International: Northern Leagues United

Posted on May 10, 2011 by

As part of the build-up to April’s first ever Northern League Day Japanese football fan Mike Innes wrote this post about Cobaltore Onagawa, ruminating not just on the after-effects of the recent tsunami but also on Cobaltore’s integral part in … Continue reading →

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