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contentsthe history

the squad

the backroom staff

the visitors’ history

the visitors’ squad

the turning point

the archive

the past meetings

the match preview

angling for promotion

the former players

on this day

rottweiler’s notes

the player statistics

fixtures, results, table

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Selected Club HonoursNorthern Alliance champions

Northern League D2 championsNFA Amateur Cup winnersNFA Benevolent Bowl winnersCraven Cup winnersErnest Armstrong Mem. Cup winners

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Paul StonemanWilf Kielty

Paul HoggCharlotte Ferguson

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eighty-five years in the making

A whistlestop tour of West Allotment Celtic’s rich and extensive history

from creation to contendersWest Allotment Celtic were formed in 1928, the culmination of a merger between West Allotment Primitive Methodists and West Allotment Juniors. After moving to the newly-created Tynemouth & District League in 1935, the club began to grow in stature. The club had to face Whitley Bay & Monkseaton Reserves in a play-off for the title,

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but unfortunately, the decider went the way of the seasiders. Remarkably, Allotment also finished in a play-off position in the following two seasons – and, in both cases, had to settle for a runner-up spot.

changing leagues, shedsand timesIn 1938, the club joined the Second Division of the Northern Amateur League. Now playing at the aptly-named Farm Ground, fans helped to dismantle a cowshed in Heaton and move it, piece by piece, to West Allotment, where it was reassembled at the ground. The shed was not for spectators – it served as the players’ changing facilities! The club earned instant promotion (after a play-off, such is club tradition), but World War II put a stop to any further progress.

a succession of successes - and the decade of declineThe club recommenced operations in 1946/47 and enjoyed an unprecedented run of success from the mid-fifties onwards. Allotment won the championship for four consecutive seasons between 1956 and 1960, along with the NFA Amateur Cup in 1957 and the NFA Minor Cup in 1958.

The sixties started promisingly enough, as Allotment looked to build on their previous successes. The club finished as runners-up in the Northern Amateur League in 1960, and were consecutive Minor Cup finalists in 1960 and 1961.

However, whilst Celtic remained loyal to the Northern Amateur League, the bulk of the team moved on, and Allotment entered a period of

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Challenge Cup in 1980, and again in 1981. However, the championship remained tantalisingly out of reach until yet another play-off tie in 1982. Allotment finally won the coveted title, defeating Annitsford Welfare by the odd goal in seven. The Welfare had taken the lead in the nailbiting tie on three occasions, but a brace from Eddie Appleyard, a Peter Jackson strike and a goal fifteen minutes from time by Paul Appleby ended Allotment’s twenty-two year wait for NAmL championship success.

When West Allotment retained the title with relative ease the following season - as part of an impressive league and cup treble - the decision was taken to move up a tier for the first time since 1938.

champions at long lastA rejuvenated West Allotment won the NFA Amateur Cup again in 1975, largely thanks to the goalscoring exploits of Benny Williams, who averaged almost one goal a game in his 400 appearances for the club. Williams was ably supported by a talented and hungry squad, and, with strength in depth, Allotment were always considered title contenders, all too often finishing second or third in the league. The club enjoyed fared a little better one particular cup competition, winning the NAmL

decline as a result. The club stagnated badly during the sixties in an uncompetitive league, and closure become a distinctly worrying possibility.

The threat of dissolution was eventually staved off by the introduction of new blood into the club towards the end of the decade, as Allotment finally began to build towards a more positive future on and off the pitch. Celtic also moved to Backworth Welfare in 1968, consigning the ponds and mud of the Farm Ground to memory.

the ‘81/’82 title-winning team

Left to rightBack Row: D. Burdis, J. Alexander, R. Cox (trainer), K. Kane, R.

Hindmarch (coach), P. Appleby, W. Webb, M.

Cairns, M. Todd.

Middle Row: M. Wilson, D. Jenkin.

Front Row: E. Appleyard, D. Allman, D. Stoneman, B. Williams, L. Jackson (manager),

P. Jackson.


the history

colossus of the northern allianceIn 1983, Allotment made its debut in both the Northern Alliance and the FA Vase. The first honour of the period arrived just one season later, as Allotment dispatched Ponteland United in the Alliance Challenge Cup Final. This success was followed up two seasons later by one of Allotment’s most exciting seasons, culminating in the first of eight Alliance titles.

Just past the midway point, West Allotment were trailing Dunston Tyne Sports by eleven points, albeit with six games in hand, but another customary surge late in the season saw Celtic win five of their remaining six games, forcing a play-off for the title. Goalkeeper-turned-striker Ian Chater had put Allotment ahead, only for Dunston to equalise soon after. With no further goals in regulation or extra time, a second replay was scheduled, this time at the ground of Gosforth St. Nicholas. An unchanged Celtic side finally broke the deadlock in the second half through Tony Cornfoot, before a Dunston dismissal for violent conduct and a second from Paul Appleby secured Allotment’s maiden Alliance championship.

That same year, Allotment hosted recent FA Vase runners-up Fleetwood Town in that very competition, and stunned the more renowned Lancastrians at Backworth Welfare with two goals in extra-time.

Allotment finished fourth the next season, and were seven points adrift of winners Seaton Terrace the year after, but closed that gap to just one solitary point in ‘89/’90, where a draw at home on the final day to Seaton Delaval handed the visitors the title by the narrowest of margins. The team had also enjoyed far-reaching runs in most of the major competitions, winning the Heddon Homes Cup, getting to the final of the Benevolent Bowl and the semi-final of the Alliance Challenge Cup. The best was yet to come.

Allotment romped to the Alliance title the

following year, finishing a full eight points ahead of nearest rivals Seaton Terrace. The success did not stop there, as first-half goals from Chris Kelly, Steve Forster and Ian Chater, and another late on from Micky Chilton, earned Allotment the Challenge Cup, before the side gave the league runners-up Seaton a hiding in the North Tyneside Hospitals Cup, capping a tremendous year for Allotment.

The club replicated their dominance in the league the following year, seeing off Walker and Gillford Park, and once again won the Heddon Homes Cup, but agonisingly lost in a tight league play-off to rivals Seaton Delaval. They did taste maiden success in two competitions, finally winning the Benevolent Bowl, as well as the League Cup.

A creditable performance against Newcastle United Reserves in the Senior Cup was arguably the highlight of ‘94/’95, as a late slump in form cost Celtic any hope of winning another league title. Worse was in store for the club, as disagreements with the Backworth Welfare committee over planned developments and skyrocketing rent fees soon rendered Allotment homeless. Celtic ultimately moved into Hillheads as tenants, sharing the ground with Whitley Bay, in what was seen to be a beneficial arrangement for both clubs.

West Allotment’s only silverware for the next two years was the Hospitals Cup, won consecutively by John Kiddie’s charges, and the managerial team of Ken Scott and his assistant Billy Hayes took the outgoing player-manager’s promising squad to new (or rather, old) heights, emulating


the 1990/91 side by winning both the Alliance and the Challenge Cup. Perhaps even more remarkable was the defence of their championship the following season, as a rebuilt Allotment side reclaimed the trophy - as well as picking up further silverware in the League Cup and Challenge Cup.

Remarkably, Allotment went on to win their third consecutive Alliance title, seeing in the millennium with another championship. Scott retired from management in 2001, but his work was continued by another superb manager in the form of Terry Mitchell. With the assistance of Brian Latty, the new boss guided Allotment to two more Alliance titles in the space of three years. Off the field, Allotment had moved into Whitley Park in 2001. With all of the relevant criteria in place, they gained admittance to the Northern League’s Second Division.

northern league mainstaysTo the surprise of many observers, Mitchell’s well-drilled outfit were far from relegation contenders, taking Division Two by storm. Celtic lost just four games on their way to the title, embarking on an incredible 24-match unbeaten run in the league, with their last defeat coming in mid-November, and also won the Craven Cup.

As expected, life was notably tougher in the top tier, but Allotment more than held their own, finishing a respectable thirteenth in their opening season of top-flight Northern League football, despite Mitchell’s departure to take up a post at Hartlepool United. The following year was less comfortable for the club, as they finished a lowly eighteenth - though still a healthy twelve points away from the drop zone. Another thirteenth place followed as Allotment consolidated their Division One status, before finishing a very respectable ninth in 2008/09 - their highest position yet. Two years later, a weakened Celtic side could not avoid the drop, finishing seven points from safety.

The rebuilding process has yielded two top-half finishes, but the highlight of Paul Stoneman’s tenure is the capture of the Ernest Armstrong Memorial Cup, defeating Northallerton Town 3-1. With an increasingly strong and stable squad, West Allotment harbour serious hopes of getting back amongst the league’s elite sides.


Chris BannonGK Age: 26

Formerly of Washington and Hebburn Town, popular and reliable

‘keeper Chris returns to Allotment for a second

stint between the sticks. Experienced at Northern

League level, he will jostle with Ryan Beal for the coveted number one

jersey.

Ryan BealGK Age: 24

An excellent shot stopper, Ryan featured

extensively in last season’s cup-winning campaign following an injury to Aiden

Ames, and will look to consolidate his place with similarly strong performances this

season.

Stephen LittleCB Age: 26

The ex-Annfield Plain and Killingworth stopper

shone at the back for Allotment last season, putting in a series of superlative defensive

showings alongside his player-manager, earning

the Player’s Player of the Year Award in the

process.

Glenn FordCB Age: 29

Glenn rejoined the club during the 2012/13

season, making a handful of solid

appearances. Having committed for this

upcoming campaign, fans can expect to see much more of Glenn

and his tough-tackling displays.

Simon WilthewCB Age: 25

Simon featured fifteen times at the back for

Allotment last season, following his step up from Sunday football. Strong at centre-half

and adept at left-back, the defender will be

looking to build on his impressive debut in the

Northern League.

John PendleburyRB Age: 27

A first-team regular since signing for

Allotment from Ryton in 2010, John’s relentless

work ethic and tenacious tackling bring

stability to the back four. The full-back often

serves as matchday captain in the absence

of Ian Dunn.

Chris DouglasRB Age: 29

The ultimate utility player, Chris can be employed anywhere down either flank to

devastating effect. The former North Shields

man’s pace and perception underpins his undoubted ability, be it as a full-back or a wide

midfielder.

Bob RodgersonGK Age: 31

A Percy Main Amateurs regular, Bob performed admirably when filling

in during a goalkeeping crisis towards the back

end of the 2012/13 season, and has

registered once again to be our third choice ‘keeper. A solid and reliable custodian.

CB Paul StonemanCB Alex NisbetRB John Pendlebury

CB Simon WilthewCB Glenn FordCB Stephen Little

GK Chris BannonGK Ryan BealGK Bob Rodgerson

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Marc DummettLB Age: 26

The former Ponteland United and Dunston full-back has proven to be an asset to the club in both defence

and attack. A keen and accurace tackler, whilst

his crossing ability in both regular play and

from set-pieces is second to none.

Roy GordonCM Age: 31

Roy rejoins Celtic for a second spell, having last played for the club

during the 2011/12 season. Able to play in a number of positions, not

least central midfield, the experienced utility

man has also turned out for North Shields and

Annfield Plain.

David HendersonCM Age: 28

David Henderson rejoined the club last

season, and the former North Shields schemer provides another option going forward through

the middle. Fleet-footed and dangerous, Henders

is arguably one of the most skilful players in

the squad.

Sean ReidCM Age: 21

Rangy, pacy and technically gifted, Sean can play as a roaming central midfielder, a dangerous centre-forward, or even an

adept centre-back. The former Ryton forward is one of Celtic’s most promising attacking

outlets.

Michael BellCM Age: 22Brimming with

potential, “Belly” won the Under-19 National

Schools Cup with Northumberland and has also represented

Ryton. Bell is unbeatable in the air, and can also operate on the wing and as a

supporting striker.

Ian DunnCM Age: 31

Long-serving, tough tackling midfielder Dunn

has grafted for three years at West Allotment,

earning the captain’s armband in the process. “Dunny” remains one of Celtic’s key men in the heart of midfield, and can score goals when

given the chance.

Marc AllenCM Age: 26

Marc previously turned out for Whitley Bay Reserves, but has

become a mainstay in the Celtic squad. His astute passing, ball retention skills and battling tenacity are

evident whenever he is called upon in central

midfield.

Michael LatimerCM Age: 26

Seasoned midfielder Michael returns to Allotment, having

spent time at Bedlington Terriers,

Newcastle Benfield and Washington. A tough

tackler and a highly versatile member of

the squad, capable of playing at centre-half.

RB Chris DouglasLB Marc DummettCM Michael Latimer

CM Marc AllenCM Roy GordonCM Ian DunnCM Bart Oliver-Berga

CM David HendersonCM Michael BellCM Sean Reid


Tony LancasterRM Age: 28

Signed from Wark in March 2011. Tony

struggled with injuries last term, but will hope to be back to his pacy,

dangerous best this season. Tony can also

operate as a wholly competent right-back in addition to his more

advanced role.

Dean LeeLM Age: 30

A winger with the scoring nous of a

striker, the former North Shields man has all of the tools required to strike fear into the

hearts of defenders. On his day, Deano is one of

Allotment’s most prolific threats going

forward.

David DormandST Age: 25

David’s prolific record precedes him, and the

former Morpeth forward has already replicated his goalscoring form since joining Celtic,

topping the charts with 30 goals. Dorma has

proven to be a clinical poacher and a hard

worker up front.

Liam HudsonST Age: 25

Another former Ryton forward, Liam is

capable of pressuring his opposite numbers

into submission with his strength and high work rate. “Hud” has recently been deployed on right wing, where his strength and pace have yielded

goals.

Jed FindlayST Age: 24Signed from

Cramlington Town, Jed is a promising forward with plenty of attacking

potential. Out for the rest of the season, the enthusiastic 24-year-

old will hope to be in amongst it in the foreseeable future.

Lawrence McKennaST Age: 25

Lawrence is well-travelled, having topped

the scoring charts for Whickham, before going on to play in

the Northern League’s upper tier for Bedlington Terriers and Newcastle

Benfield. Is known to be a deadly finisher in the

division.

Ryan AndersonST Age: 18

A promising young striker, Ryan was

snapped up in trials for Allotment’s ‘A’

team, and has already impressed for both

the development side and the first team’s

respective pre-seasons.

Kallum McGlenRM Age: 21

A former Montagu & North Fenham favourite,

Kallum features on the right hand side of

midfield, where his energy and technique often causes problems for opposing full-backs. A tireless runner and an ever-improving prospect

for Allotment.

the squad

ST David DormandST Jed FindlayST Ryan Anderson

RM Kallum McGlenRM Tony LancasterRM Bernat RocaLM Dean Lee

LM Connor GrahamST Liam HudsonST Lawrence McKenna

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Paul StonemanPlayer/Manager

The stalwart centre-half has played

professionally for Blackpool, Colchester

United and Halifax Town. Despite turning 40 last year, ‘Stona’

was ever-present last season, unbeatable in

the air and impervious in the tackle.

Wilf KieltyAssistant ManagerRight-hand man Wilf has been around the

local non-league scene for many years, both as a player and in a management role,

giving notable service to Tyneside rivals North Shields as manager for

several seasons.

Paul HoggFirst Team CoachThe UEFA-licensed

coach is held in very high regard at North

Shields, having played, coached and managed there for over a decade. Paul has also managed

Annfield Plain, and is working with the Newcastle United

Foundation.

Charlotte FergusonPhysiotherapistCharlotte is in her final year of her

Physiotherapy studies at Northumbria University,

and is currently on her final placement at the RVI. She is also a qualified sports

masseur.

the backroom staff

Player-Manager: Paul StonemanAssistant Manager: Wilf Kielty

First Team Coach: Paul HoggPhysiotherapist: Charlotte Ferguson

the visitors’ history

North Shields Athletic was originally formed in 1896, and played initially in the South Shields & District league. They progressed through the Northern Combination, Northern Alliance and North Eastern League and became a major force in North East Football, outside the Football League, moving to play at Hawkey’s Lane around 1900. At least two players, Alan Grenyer and Harry Chambers, went on to play for the full England team after starting their careers with North Shields Athletic.

Preston Colliery F.C. emerged after the Great War becoming North Shields A.F.C. in 1928, and the club won many honours over the years. They enjoyed tremendous local support with a record 12,800 watching the local derby with South Shields in 1936. Shields won the North Eastern League title and numerous cups but their moment of crowning glory came in 1969. After joining the Northern league they won the F.A. Amateur cup by beating Sutton United in front of 47,000 spectators at Wembley Stadium. Shields were a goal down after only four minutes but won with second half strikes from Richie Hall and Brian Joicey – both laid on by Orrick, a shipyard worker from Byker.

The Club, which also won the Northern League Championship and Challenge Cup that same year, were declared joint holders of the European Amateur Cup the following season when the two teams against Italian side Almas resulted in a level aggregate score. In 1982 “The Robins” won 1-0 at Halifax Town in the F.A. Cup 1st Round, Bede McCaffrey scoring the all important goal that year. Walsall were the visitors to Appleby Park in the next round and left with a 3-0 victory.

Having moved into the national pyramid by joining the Northern Counties East League, North Shields earned promotion to the

there and back againthe history of the robins


club information

presidentMalcolm MacDonald

chairmanAlan Matthews

nicknamethe robins

groundDaren Persson

Stadium

rivalsWhitley Bay, South

Shields, West Allotment

average attendance

2012/13129

highest attendance 2013/14

237 v Heaton Stan

distance travelled today6 miles

Nothern Premier League by winning the title. However, financial problems were afoot, due to mishandling of the club’s finances, and Appleby Park had to be sold to appease the administrators. Unfortunately, the ground had suffered a steep reduction in valuation, and the club could not afford the £35,000 required to groundshare with Whitley Bay. With no home to call their own, and mounting debts piling up, North Shields went bankrupt.

However, they almost instantly reformed as a new club, thanks to the efforts of local businessmen and band members - Alan Hull and Ray Laidlaw joined the board, as did two North Tyneside councillors. The club, headed by new chairman Richard Slade, sought immediate admission to the Second Division of the VAUX Wearside League.

Since then “The Robins” have enjoyed considerable success, winning the treble of League, Shipowners Cup and Northumberland Senior Bowl in 1998/99. In 2000/01 they finished runners-up to Nissan but won the Monkwearmouth Cup and the Senior Bowl for the second time. They won the Wearside league by eight points in 2002 and the Monkwearmouth Cup again in 2003. “The Robins” finalley gained promotion back into the Albany Northern League in 2004 - after a 15 year absence - following their third Wearside League title and a further Shipowners Cup triumph.

After five seasons of languishing in mid-table, Shields stepped it up a notch in 2009/10, finishing strongly in sixth place - and went two spots better the next year, missing out on promotion to Marske United by just two points. For two consecutive season, the Robins were right in the mix for a top three finish, but late slumps in form in both 2011/12 and 2012/13 consigned the side to eighth place twice over. This year, Graham Fenton will be looking no lower than third.


selectedhonours

Alliance champions1907, 1908

NL Div One champions

1969

NL Cup winners1969, 1972

Wearside League champions

1999, 2002, 2004

Senior Cup winners1906, 1908, 1912 (joint), 1938, 1948, 1954, 1958, 1960, 1966, 1976, 1979,

1991

Benevolent Bowl winners

1999, 2001

Sunderland Shipowners Cup

winners1999, 2004


Michael Robinsongoalkeeper

Robbo is a reliable shot stopper and

personal trainer, and has made well over 100

appearances for the club. The goalie has recovered admirably

from a long-term injury, and has also scored

three goals from open play.

Tom Courtneygoalkeeper

Second-choice goalkeeper Tom has an incredible amount of playing experience

abroad, having plied his trade in Scotland and

Spain, as well as turning out for the University

of North Carolina in the States. A more than

able deputy.

John Hookdefender

Up-and-coming full-back John Hook is highly thought of at

Shields, lauded for his great technique and his will to improve.

The defender will be looking to add to his 33 appearances for

the Robins during the coming campaign.

John Parkerdefender

Tough and disciplined centre-half John

comes with Division One pedigree, having featured in an FA Vase final for West Auckland

two years ago, and has also turned out for

Sunderland RCA. A fine acquisition for the

Robins.

Kevin Hughesdefender

Former West Allotment Celtic stopper Hughes

joined the Robins following Celtic’s

relegation in 2011, and the physical, no-

nonsense defender has gone on to make over

65 appearances in North Shields’ back four. Can

also play in midfield.

Michael Taitmidfielder

The son of former coach and current Newcastle

scout Mick, “Taity” has played for the

likes of Blyth, Gretna, Darlington, Ashington

and Shildon. A cultured midfielder with bags of experience, Tait is a big signing for the Division

Two outfit.

John Greydefender

Grey has returned to the club for a second

spell, having spent time playing for Division One’s Newcastle

Benfield. A strong full-back with serious pace, he almost operates as a wing-back, such is his

enthusiasm when going forward.

Joe Elliottdefender

Signed from Cullercoats, Joe is another player who has passed the

century mark for Shields. Very versatile, he can play in midfield

or right back. The former Hebburn man

had a good season last and topped the club’s

appearance chart.

CB Kevin HughesCB John ParkerCB Philip Cartwright

RB Jack DonnisonLB John GreyLB John Hook

GK Michael RobinsonGK Thomas CourtneyRB Joe Elliott

the visitors’ squad


Adam Forstermidfielder/forward

Much like Tait, the 20-year-old Forster has played for the Spartans in the past. Considered

an awesome young talent by those at the Daren Persson

Stadium, the tireless forward-thinking

midfielder is one to watch.

Philip Robinsonmidfielder

Formerly of fellow Division Two side Brandon United,

promising midfielder Philip has energy to

burn. His attitude and ability combined should serve Shields well, both in the coming season

and for the foreseeable future.

Dean Walkermidfielder

Tricky winger Dean was a standout player for

Washington last season, and the highly-coveted

attacker ultimately opted to go to Shields. His direct nature, his skill and his keen eye for goal will make him a difficult opponent for

any side.

Gaz Bainbridgeforward

Not just a great goalscorer, but a scorer of great goals. All round

game is top class with an attitude and

fitness levels to match. Formerly of Ashington, Bainbridge has already shown his pedigree in

Division Two, leading the club’s scoring chart..

Dan Smartforward

A quick, off the shoulder forward, Dan was particularly prolific

last season, scoring fifteen league goals for Jarrow Roofing

following a mid-season move from Birtley Town.

His partnership with Bainbridge could prove

very fruitful.

Keith Douglasforward

Having spent time as Allotment’s goalgetter, wily forward Douglas moved down the road

to Shields, where he has become something of a cult favourite, having scored over 80 goals in under 120 games. Always a threat going

forward.

Ben Richardsonmidfielder

Another former Allotment favourite, Ben Richardson has

endeared himself to the Shields faithful in similar

fashion. Able to play deep or in an advanced

role, the former Washington man is a

key cog in the Robins’ midfield.

Kieran Wrightsonmidfielder

Blessed with amazing vision on the pitch, and a great attitude to boot,

ex-Newcastle United trainee Kieran has,

despite only being 22, turned out for Allotment, Team Northumbria and

Whickham before joining up with the

Robins.

CB Femi AkinboluCM Ben RichardsonCM Adam ForsterCM Mick Tait

CM Philip RobinsonCM Glorie MbiavangaLM Kieran WrightsonRM Dean Walker

RM Dean HolmesST Ryan CarrST Adam ScopeST Stewart Wright

ST Dan SmartST Keith DouglasST Gaz BainbridgeST Daniel Hindmarsh


the turning point

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How forty-five minutes of football changed the fortunes of tonight’s respective clubs last season

The Wednesday night kick-off was always billed as a crunch match - and not just in terms of local bragging rights. As the Northern League season progressed into April, both sides still harboured faint hopes of a late promotion push.

Shields had lost just four league games since the turn of the year - one of which was at Blue Flames. Allotment played their North Tyneside counterparts off the pristine park in late March. And yet, prior to Christmas, it was the Robins who were singing the loudest at Whitley Park, as the away side romped to a 6-1 victory in the Senior Cup.West Allotment sat four places and seven points behind their opponents, albeit with a game in hand. Since defeating Shields last, Celtic hadn’t won a game, scrapping out two frustrating draws on the road and getting on the receiving end of a shock 3-1 home defeat to Tow Law. For their part, Shields were also coming into the game off the back of a surprising defeat at the Daren Persson Stadium, with a plucky Stokesley side the unexpected victors. Both sides were itching to set the record straight. What

better way than against regional rivals?

Roared on by their faithful on a bitter evening, North Shields dominated the opening stages, and were soon ahead before twenty minutes had been played. Dean Holmes raced onto Paul Watson’s excellent through ball, before dinking it over the exposed Rodgerson.

Allotment struggled to get a foothold in the game, and their only real chance of the half was borne of frustration rather than anything more cerebral. Sean Reid had been feeding off scraps, and dropped very deep to collect possession. A shot from thirty yards seemed speculative, but the superbly struck effort dipped significantly - but, with Sean McCafferty beaten, the ball clipped the top of the bar.

Just as Allotment were applying some pressure in the half’s dying minutes, Shields doubled their advantage. Former Robins winger Chris Douglas endured a half to forget, gifting possession to Dean Holmes, before chasing him down and dubiously

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pulling him down in the area. The dangerous attacker dusted himself down and sent Rodgerson the wrong way. Shields skipped into the break with a seemingly unassailable lead. Allotment trudged after them, not looking forward to their half-time oranges and hairdryers.

Whatever was said during those fifteen minutes certainly worked. After Michael Bell went close, former Shields winger David Henderson halved the deficit, latching onto Reid’s slide rule pass and beating both his marker and the ‘keeper. Within three minutes, Allotment had drawn level against their shellshocked opponents, with another ex-Robin doing the damage. Dean Lee’s low effort took a significant deflection en route to goal, completely deceiving McCafferty, and bounced into the far corner.

The home crowd and bench were restless, the Shields eleven bamboozled, as a resurgent Celtic swept forward - and completed the most remarkable of turnarounds with twenty-five minutes remaining. Paul Stoneman lashed in the

redeemed Douglas’ free kick, sparking wild celebrations on the pitch and in one particular corner of the terrace. Shields pressed in vain, but couldn’t test Rodgerson from set-pieces of their own, and found Reid and the impervious Michael Bell too difficult to beat in the middle of the park.

The final whistle was followed by arguably the loudest cheers of Celtic’s season, rivalled only by the similarly raucous roar at the end of the Memorial Cup victory. The committee could hardly believe it, but the players never lost faith, and were duly rewarded with the most satisfying of wins.

The performances of the two sides were at polar opposites before and after the interval, but their form would continue in much the same way as the game had ended. Shields won just two of their last seven games, trailing off in a distant eighth place. Conversely, West Allotment lost just once in their final month, finishing one place and seven points ahead of their rivals - and picked up silverware to boot. What a difference a game makes.

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ALLOTMENT maintained their promotion push with a hard-earned but deserved win over neighbours North Shields.

On a cold and blustery morning, both sides deserve credit for producing an entertaining encounter, particularly on a very wet Whitley Park pitch. Allotment were without the suspended Mark Rasmussen so Ian Grainger was back in the starting line-up and Paul Wilary replaced David Potts from the team that had beaten Alnwick Town four days earlier.

As expected in a “derby” match, no quarter was given in a tight opening. However, the visitors shocked Allotment by taking the lead in the 16th minute. A Robins attack ended with the ball falling at the feet of David Brown on the edge of the box and he lashed in a shot that found the corner of the net despite Adam Sadler getting a hand to the ball. It took some time for the home side to recover from the setback and the Robins continued to threaten the Allotment defence.

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goal but it seemed to spark Allotment into life and the game entered a spell where three goals were scored in the space of nine minutes. The first was an Allotment equaliser in the 30th minute that derived from a Scott Duncan free-kick that was headed high in the air by Andrew Purvis. David Lanning in the Shields goal came for the ball but was crowded out by the mass of bodies and when the ball fell to Ian Grainger, he was able to steer it into an empty net from twelve yards. Increased pressure was applied on the visitors now and a series of corners resulted in Allotment going ahead in the 37th minute. After going close from a well-worked short corner routine, Dean Douglas whipped in a longer cross that David Little, the Shields captain, could only direct into his own goal.

The lead lasted precisely two minutes, however, as the dangerous Brown broke clear on the right flank and his cross was given the slightest of touches by Andy Bowman, the ex-Allotment forward. There seemed no danger but the ball squirmed through the arms and legs of Sadler and trickled over the line to the delight of the visiting supporters.

Celtic started the second period in determined fashion and


Paul Wilary went close with a header soon after the restart. Nevertheless, the Shields rearguard was proving difficult to puncture until a quick break saw Allotment regain the lead in the 64th minute. Grainger started the move with a sliding pass up the right flank that was accepted by the marauding Scott Duncan and he curled in a fine cross that was met by the forehead of Chilton six yards out. Cue goal number 33 of the season for the centre-forward. Within another two minutes, the Robins were hit by another strike, Purvis playing in Douglas who stroked the ball home past the wrong-footed Lanning. It was a sickening double-whammy for the visitors but, to their credit, they never stopped trying to claw back the deficit and the last few minutes could have been very nervy for Allotment supporters had not Sadler redeemed his earlier error with an outstanding diving save from Bowman.

So, it was a brilliant festive period for Allotment with thirteen goals scored and nine points secured from three matches. The team now travel to Easington Colliery on Saturday (3.00 p.m. kick-off) before facing fellow promotion challengers Washington Nissan at Whitley Park on Wednesday 12 January (7.30 p.m. kick-off).

Images (clockwise): Micky Chilton, Geoff Allison, Dean Douglas, Ian Grainger, Dave Malone.


West Allotment seem to be back to their previous best, and they underlined the fact with a well-earned 1-0 FA Vase win against their North Shields neighbours.

The golden goal was scored as early as the seventh minute. John Kiddie and John Newstead linked up in a perfect attacking move which ended with Kiddie’s pass setting up Vince Bollado to stroke the ball home from close range. The final scoreline flattered Shields, as sub Gary Johnson and Newstead (twice) hit the woodwork.

Allotment were dumped out of the NFA Senior Cup on Wednesday night as they crumbled to a 6-1 defeat at the hands of bitter rivals North Shields.

Keith Douglas’ early opener was cancelled out by David Dormand in the close early exchanges, but Rob Nolan soon restored Shields’ lead, courtesy of some half-hearted defending.

The visitors’ lead was narrow at the interval, but they soon pulled away in the second forty-five minutes. Nolan got his second soon after the restart, before doing the hard work for Dean Holmes to grab a fourth.

North Shields weren’t quite done, with another Allotment old boy, Ben Richardson, thumping home a fifth, before substitute Adam Rowntree capped off the devastating win with a well-taken goal - the Robins’ sixth of the evening.

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North Shields ended the year on a high note by consolidating second spot in the table with a narrow 2-1 win over their near neighbours in a keenly contested encounter.

The first half was one of few chances, with Ames touching behind from Gordon in a rare home break, before Reid struck the Shields woodwork five minutes before the half time whistle.

The game sparked into life on 51 minutes with a quality strike from Hay, before Allotment’s Minto against the crossbar. Celtic found themselves had Little dismissed, and Shields took advantage, with Scott Blandford heading in their second. Although Gary Day’s poked finish set up a tense and heated finale, the hosts held on.

West Allotment Celtic secured a 2-0 victory against a weakened North Shields side at Whitley Park. Shields were severely depleted through injuries and unavailability for this clash after a strength-sapping cup tie at Bedlington Terriers less than 40 hours earlier.

Allotment spurned several opportunities in the first half, before Sean Reid headed the hosts in front after 52 minutes of play. Andy Hay fired over as the Robins strove to an equaliser in a low key game, but in stoppage time Gary Day was on target and Celtic claimed the points.

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Currently topping Allotment’s scoring charts from central midfield, Reidy brings much more to the team than just

goals. His ability to kickstart attacking moves from a

deeper position has ultimately produced many chances and goals for his teammates - and the 21-year-old can even fill in admirably at centre-half.

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A rejuvenated West Allotment Celtic side play host to North Shields in this afternoon’s early kick-off, looking to get the jump on their flying promotion rivals.

Allotment have weathered the perfect storm in terms of injuries, suspensions and absences, despatching two strong sides in narrow encounters at Whitley Park. Birtley Town and Tow Law were edged 2-1 and 3-2 respectively by weakened Celtic sides, and the winning streak continued over at Ryton & Crawcrook Albion.

Tony Lancaster and Dean Lee are certain to miss today’s game, whilst centre-half Alex Nisbet returns from suspension, having missed the trip to Willington after his late dismissal against Alnwick.

Marc Dummett, Marc Allen, Chris Douglas and Ryan Beal have all recently returned to fitness, giving Stoneman a wealth of options ahead of the biggest test of the season thus far.


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The 28-year-old saw his career at Ashington blighted

by injury, but the poacher has rediscovered his fitness and

his form on Tyneside. A threat when paired with Smart or Douglas, Bainbridge has

scored at least a goal a game thus far. The Robins have a

30-goal striker in Gaz - if they can keep him fighting fit.

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Tipped by many for promotion at least and the title at best, North Shields will face their fifth test of the campaign against their fellow contenders.

Their first two encounters against potential top three opposition were both incredibly close. The Robins ground out a 1-0 win at home to Jarrow Roofing, but were held to a surprisingly goalless 0-0 draw against Birtley Town at the same venue.

They have also defeated surprise package Heaton Stannington, but fell by one solitary goal at home to Seaham Red Star - their only league defeat of the season. However, they were held on two further occasions against Northallerton Town and Tow Law Town.

Shields are currently more prolific on the road, and will enjoy playing at Whitley Park, on a surface that naturally lends itself to good footballing teams. They’ll be up against another side with much the same idea.


angling for promotionfollowing consecutive top-half finishes, two of North Tyneside’s Division Two teams have their sights set on the top tier - and both are well-equipped to get there

Since West Allotment Celtic’s relegation in 2011, player-manager Paul Stoneman has always had one goal in mind: a top three place and a return to the Northern League’s upper echelon.

Two years on, the ambition still remains. One seventh-placed finish was followed by another as the rebuilding process slowly and steadily commenced at Whitley Park. Allotment proved that they are well on their way to joining the step five elite in the latter half of the 2012/13 campaign, collecting their first silverware in eight years. The Ernest

Armstrong Memorial Cup is a very gratifying waypoint, and hopefully a sign of things to come, but Division One remains the ultimate destination.

There are no marquee signings or big pay packets floating around Whitley Park. Instead, the players play for one another, for their erstwhile committee, for their well-respected coaches, and for one another. There’s belief and trust in the dressing room and boardroom alike. You can’t put a price on that.

The club has already endured its fair share of hardship since August, with suspensions, over a dozen injuries and untimely absences all befalling the club - and it’s not even November. Despite the selection crises, the form has not wavered; if anything, it has improved, as certain fringe players have stepped up, staking their claims for regular first-team football.

There’s enough strength in depth within the close-knit squad to make the strongest promotion push since 2005. It could be third time lucky for Allotment - but it’ll be down to much more than just fate and fortune.


angling for promotionfollowing consecutive top-half finishes, two of North Tyneside’s Division Two teams have their sights set on the top tier - and both are well-equipped to get there

So often one of the less prominent bridesmaids, North Shields haven’t been a major title-winning bride since the nineties. Their time in the NCEL proved to be short, as the club’s financial implosion after their rampant tit season in ‘92/’93 divorced the Robins from the national pyramid.Fleeting romances with two divisions of the Wearside League followed - with Shields briefly taking another name - before rekindling their Northern League love-in.

This year, Shields are making aserious move on Division One - and, if early form is anything to go by, the top tier is not out of their league. Graham Fenton’s charges faltered badly towards the back end of last season after a blistering start, but there seems to be far more confidence and conviction about the side this time around.

The Robins have undoubtedly opened their checkbook to strengthen last year’s team, bringing in seasoned Division One marksman Gaz Bainbridge and the ever-dangerous Dan Smart, as well as former Blyth Spartans midfielder Michael Tait. Those big names have bolstered a squad that already featured household names like Michael Robinson, Ben Richardson and Keith Douglas. The return of breakout winger Dean Holmes in the last fortnight may well be the final piece of the puzzle for former Premier League midfielder Fenton, who already has an incredible attacking arsenal at his disposal - as the club’s +39 goal difference will testify.

With the season well under way, North Shields already look set to build on their two conscutive eighth-place finishes. However, the Tynesiders aren’t the only ones to have shelled out on new personnel, with Seaham Red Star and Jarrow Roofing also investing wholeheartedly in the Division One dream.

Should Shields stave off the second-half slump that is fast becoming customary, they will be there or thereabouts come the end of the season. But there’s plenty of time to go before the potential big day. Robins fans will be keeping the 26th of April open in their diaries.


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dean lee, david henderson and chris douglas’ pasts at north shields - and the Allotment rivalry in the present day

Within the past five years, West Allotment and North Shields have traded their fair share of players, but it was the arrival of old Robins Wilf Kielty and Paul Hogg at Whitley Park that prompted migration down the Coast Road. Those who once wore red - or, more accurately, a peculiar shade of orange - soon turned out in the trademark green and white hoops.

Three of those players - Dean Lee, Chris Douglas and David Henderson - were all initially brought to Shields by Hoggy. “He used to play for my Sunday league team, so he asked me to go along, so I went because I knew him,” explained Henderson. That team - Springbank Social Club - also featured Chris Douglas, then playing for Consett. “They were saying that I could be part of the 16, but that you’d have to fight for your place, which I was up for. But then I knew Hoggy, and I fancied a game, so I went along, and thought why not?”

The trio were under no illusions about the Shields side of the early noughties. It represented a significant sacrifice for Douglas in his desire for first team action.

“It was quite a big drop, I guess, from a team that played fluent football to a team that didn’t. We had a really good midfield at Shields, but it was just hard work.” Dean Lee concurred. “To be fair, Hoggy didn’t have much money compared to other teams, which I think you need. We had good players, but we were pretty much a mid-table team.”

Despite a lack of silverware, all three enjoyed the experience, with Douglas even engineering a move back to the club after a part-exchange deal with none other than David Henderson. “I went to Ryton for six games, hated it - hated the setup, hated the pitch, hated most of the lads, and just came back,” the 29-year-old recalled.

When the opportunity arose to link up with their former coaches again at Allotment, the ex-Robins described the decision as “easy”. “With Dean being here, Chris as well, I was friends with all of them, so I just came along,” said Henderson. His former (and current) teammates presumably felt the same.

ryan bealThe ‘keeper spent time between the sticks for the Robins, before Michael Robinson’s return forced Ryan down the pecking order.

roy gordonRoy was a midfield mainstay at the Daren Persson Stadium for a number of years, making 39 appearances in 2007/08, and another 32 the year after.


the robins that flew the nest

dean lee, david henderson and chris douglas’ pasts at north shields - and the Allotment rivalry in the present day

The dangerous threesome played key roles in Allotment’s successful cup run last season, and a late charge in the league that included a remarkable 3-2 turnaround at the Daren Persson Stadium. “I don’t think they were expecting that after they battered us in the cup. I think they’ll be well up for the game coming up, they’ll really want to put one over on us,” insisted Lee, who grabbed the second goal on the night.

The rivalry was never there when the trio turned out for Shields - “I didn’t know it existed, to be honest!” admitted Lee - but it’s certainly present now, for a plethora of reasons. The new additions are at the forefront of Henderson’s mind. “They’re signing big players, so it’d be nice to beat them again. They’re shouting that they’re going to do this and they’re going to do that, let’s just wait and see what happens!”

For Douglas, the matter is of a slightly more personal nature, dating back to Shields’ old management team. “It was nice to beat them, because they seemed to have built up this rivalry between the two clubs. I think the rivalry’s there because of all that tit-for-

tat, ‘we’re better than you’ rubbish. It’s quite local as well, but I think it’s mainly because of that.” Ultimately, the game is much more than a derby - it’s a potential promotion six-pointer. “You always want to beat North Shields anyway, as they’re one of the top sides in the league,” Deano conceded.

The current, strengthened North Shields outfit are currently hot favourites for promotion - not that any of the lads are running scared of their regional rivals.

“We’ve got nothing to be scared of,” said Douglas, relaxed in his assertion. “They’ve got two or three new players and one of them is scoring loads of goals, but on our day we’re as good as anyone. We’re a good team.” Henderson repeated those sentiments almost verbatim, before defiantly stating, “We’re just as good as them.”

The trio, along with the rest of Allotment’s in-form side, won’t have a better chance to prove it than this afternoon’s game. Come three o’clock, all three of the former Robins will hope to be ruling the Northern League roost from their latest North Tyneside nest.

wilf kieltyA former midfielder, coach and manager at Shields, longtime Robin Wilf is still held in high regard there after over a decade of service to the club.

paul hoggMuch like Wilf, ex-centre-half and manager Hoggy spent years with the Robins in a number of capacities before his acrimonious dismissal.

on this dayStephen Allott looks at this day in the club’s history

Allotment made progress in the NFA Amateur Cup away to Hood Haggies. Dixon scored all three of Celtic’s goals in a narrow 3-2 triumph.

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Another long trip, as Allotment crossed into Cumbria to meet Gillford Park in a Northern Alliance fixture. The home side ended up with all three points after edging to a 3-2 victory.

1996

Four goals from Ray Taylor helped Allotment pull off a 6-2 win over Whitley Bay Amateurs in a Northern Amateur League Cup tie played at Backworth.

Ponteland United, managed by ex-Newcastle United star Bobby Cowell, were the visitors to Backworth for a NFA Minor Cup tie. Allotment, who had started the season well, soon cruised into a two goal lead but were punished for some lax play, allowing the visitors to stun the home supporters by fighting back to level the scores. However, Celtic soon shook off the setback and scored twice more to claim victory. Wilson, Noble, Taylor and Williams were on target.

1974

Allotment made progress in the NFA Benevolent Bowl at the expense of Wark. Goals from Ridley, Yeomans and Appleby guided Allotment to a narrow 3-2 win at Backworth Welfare. The team went on to reach the final, where they were beaten by Morpeth Town.

1985

Celtic built on a 2-1 win at Bedlington four days earlier by winning 3-0 away to Esh Winning. Lee Hamilton scored twice and Paul Gardiner notched too.

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rottweiler’s notesCommittee meeting in evening to discuss forthcoming ground hop game which will kick off at the unusual time of 1.15pm. Difficult decision in deciding how many programmes to print and Northern League won’t assist towards the cost of printing them. So if we don’t have enough printed will just explain to ground hoppers about Northern League’s decision not to assist us.

Well thanks to the bloodhound free tickets for 1st class travel to London and also free ticket England v Poland. How he manages to get all these free tickets I do not know, plus he has also arranged discount for hotel. More for the bugger (Mike Amos) to print. Go to game and leave early (hip playing me up) due to having to stand for majority of the game. Great seats, great view so why the hell do they insist on standing. Wembley stewards are a disgrace, no attempt to stop anyone from standing up. Wouldn’t happen in the Royal Box would it? Will be writing to new FA Chairman and see if he follows the same line as the last one, not interested in attempting to solve the problem.

Leave London early and we travel in the quiet coach, which means you can’t use your mobile. Does bloodhound take any notice, of course not? Morgan arrives with Joanne and she is a little cheeky. After they get home Morgan rings to apologise, she knows how to get around granddad and she is not yet six. Great battling performance tonight to earn the points on an appalling night. Tow Law must’ve gone away feeling unlucky.

After completing paperwork from last night I have a nice relaxing day.

Barbara goes off to Newcastle and I actually have a busy day, lots of emails and a pleasant surprise this afternoon when International Clearance arrives for the two lads from Majorca. Very impressed with both our FA and Spanish FA, these clearances often take thirty days at least.

Match assessor Sunderland U21 v Chelsea U21 which has a 12 noon kick off then after post match debrief arrive at Ryton and only miss first ten minutes of the game. Very good performance from the lads on a very poor surface which resulted in nine points in eight days. What a big day for the Dummett (Marc) family with Paul making his home Premier League debut and scoring to put Newcastle 2 -1 ahead against Liverpool.

Read in today’s Sunday Sun about the buggers (Mike Amos) Northern Conquest magazine. In all fairness Mike has spent many, many hours on the magazine and at £3.99 for 128 pages it is a snip of a price. Mind you I may change my mind after I see what he has written about me. Complete paperwork for yesterday’s game then finish my three reports from yesterdays game where I was assessing. Bloodhound picks me up and we go and watch Burradon & New Fordley in FA Sunday Cup game which they win 4 – 2. Good result against a strong Kelloe SC team. An assistant referee hit with a flare thrown from the crowd at Villa Park today, one of these days a player or a match official is going to be seriously injured through these mindless idiots.

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Surprise dark horses Heaton Stannington host fellow promotion contenders Birtley Town at Grounsell Park this morning. Both currently occupy a top seven spot in the highly competitive Second Division. The newly-promoted Stan will hope to claim a home win against Gateshead FC’s de facto reserve side.

Two of North Tyneside’s struggling sides come together at Coach Lane Sports Ground, where the University of Northumbria’s non-league side welcome FA Vase giants Whitley Bay. After a poor start, the latter have started their ascent back up the league, whilst Team North will hope to achieve another mid-table finish come May.


Top tier new boys Morpeth Town are the visitors to Sam Smith’s Park this evening, as the Highwaymen make the trip down the A1 to take on Newcastle Benfield. The home side have started their 2013/14 campaign brightly, but Morpeth, with former Celtic striker Micky Chilton leading the line, are early relegation favourites.

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