Tag Archives: Seaham Red Star

Famous Number Nines: Joe Dixon

Posted on July 7, 2011 by northernleagueday

Joe Dixon began his playing career with Dawdon Colliery Welfare Juniors in 1962, scoring 50 goals in a single season at the age of 17, and eventually retired in 1989, scoring twice before half-time for Durham Fire Brigade Over 40s … Continue reading →

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What has the Northern League ever done for us?

Posted on April 1, 2011 by northernleagueday

#12 Leeds United Bobby Davison: From Northern League to major league. From non-league to the England set-up – it sounds like Boy’s Own stuff, but that has been the path trodden by former Derby County, Leeds United and Sheffield United … Continue reading →

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What has the Northern League ever done for us?

Posted on March 23, 2011 by northernleagueday

#9 Ipswich Town Nuthin’ But A G Thang When Michael asked me to write a few words about Nigel Gleghorn for Northern League Day I thought ‘excellent, one of my favourite players’! Actually, I didn’t, Nigel was a good player … Continue reading →

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Steve Harper: From Seaham Red Star to Newcastle United.

Posted on March 20, 2011 by northernleagueday

Every few weeks it seems that another youngster is being linked with a move to a top Premier League club after being identified in the media as ‘the next big thing’. In most cases these youngsters have played a handful … Continue reading →

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