Football
I Was There.
I was there. Saturday May 9th 2015. Wembley Stadium. Parking less than 150 yards from the stand. North Shields FC v Glossop North End. Like… Read More »I Was There.
Our Family Love Sport, Especially Football
By Russell Wynn I often wondered where the love of the game came from. Maybe my great granddad Tommy, who was born in Sunderland and… Read More »Our Family Love Sport, Especially Football
NORTH SHIELDS – All Together Now!
It is 9 years this week since we played Highworth Town in a two legged FA Vase semi final. Anyone who went to Erith and… Read More »NORTH SHIELDS – All Together Now!
The West End Invincibles: When Shields were Flying High for the First Time
Between 1899 and 1901 North Shields Athletic, only newly formed in 1896, were already enjoying success, winning the South Shields and District League and Cup,… Read More »The West End Invincibles: When Shields were Flying High for the First Time
Lighting the Fire of Football
‘Harvest From The Deep’ is a series from the Independent North Shields Supporters Association digging into the history of the football club. Remarkably, this letter… Read More »Lighting the Fire of Football
Why INSSA? Because Football is Crucial
Why INSSA? Because Football is Crucial William Jarrett, Interim INSSA Chair Football is in my blood. It’s in my bones. It’s in my DNA. As… Read More »Why INSSA? Because Football is Crucial
News From Nowhere – The Fish and The Phoenix
Here’s an article from 2015, originally published in True Faith, celebrating Shields’ glorious FA Vase campaign that year. “We have decided to publish this piece… Read More »News From Nowhere – The Fish and The Phoenix
An Open Letter to North Shields FC Committee
An Open Letter to North Shields FC Committee 31st Jan 2024 Dear Club Committee, We represent the newly formed Independent North Shields Supporters Association. We… Read More »An Open Letter to North Shields FC Committee