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Chow earns victory for Whitley

NOT for the first time, a goal from Paul Chow earned Whitley victory just when it looked as if they would have to settle for a draw.

Crucial games ahead for Whitley in League and Vase

THE next two weeks could be crucial in terms of Whitley Bay’s season as the face West Auckland away and at home.

Unbeaten run comes to an end for Robins

THE Robins last lost a match back on Guy Fawkes’ day – 3-2 to promotion rivals Gillford Park – and there were plenty sparks flying at the Nissan Ground on Saturday, mainly directed at the match officials whose decisions cost the club dearly.

Rockliffe remain unbeaten

ROCKCLIFF maintained their unbeaten start to the year when they welcomed high flying and unbeaten Consett to Hillheads and produced a magnificent performance against a young Consett side, full of confidence in what has been a great season for them. The visitors played their part in producing a fine game of rugby, with no quarter asked or given, and from the spectators point of view this was a match which had everything; drama, tension and fine rugby.

Tyneside Amateur League Round Up

IN a game worthy of deciding any title, Winlaton The Queens Head sealed the division two trophy by seeing off nearest challengers Cramlington Town A 5-3 at Cramlington Learning Village.

Football

Whitley Bay Barca’s stretch unbeaten run

Whitley Bay FC Barca U9s 3 Cramlington Juniors Santa Fe U9s 1

FA honours football team for their success in competition

WHITLEY Bay FC were formally recognised for their FA Carlsberg Vase achievements at the weekend when they were presented with three awards.

Waterlogged pitch leaves Robins idle

MORPETH’S Craik Park was the only waterlogged venue in the entire Northern League programme on Saturday and, with the Robins’ visit cancelled, both Gillford Park and Darlington RA took advantage to jump ahead of the Shieldsmen in the table.

Yellows fail to complete double over Hexham

TYNEMOUTH United Yellows continued their unbeaten run when they entertained Hexham Whites at Valley Gardens at the weekend.

Perspiration and dedication see Main over the line

THE Northern Alliance premier division table has assumed a far healthier hue when viewed by anyone of a claret and blue disposition following Percy Main’s second successive home win over a spirited Murton outfit by the tight margin of 2-1

National Sport

Fed Cup triumph for GB

Judy Murray's Great Britain side completed a superb four days in Israel by beating Austria to reach the World Group II play-offs in the Fed Cup.

France too strong for Italy

France started their RBS 6 Nations campaign with an impressive 30-12 defeat of Italy in Paris.

New-look England claim Calcutta Cup

England's new era began with a scrappy first win at Murrayfield in eight years as Scotland's familiar failings contributed to their 13-6 downfall.

Fixtures off as cold snap bites

Portsmouth's home match against Hull became the first npower Championship fixture to fall victim to the weather as it was postponed due to a frozen pitch on Saturday morning.

Rio: Count me out

Rio Ferdinand has ruled himself out of the running to be named as John Terry's replacement as England captain.

Police urge public to use talk forums

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Sunday 05 February 2012

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