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What has the Northern League ever done for us?

#5 Sheffield United March 1889 was, in some quarters, a significant month for English football. On the 16th nearly 23000, at the time the largest crowd to watch an FA Cup game outside of the final, saw Preston North End … Continue reading

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What has the Northern League ever done for us?

#4 Newcastle United The early history of the North East’s biggest club will be forever linked to the Northern League. Newcastle United were one of the founding members of the League when it was formed in 1889. This was before … Continue reading

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