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A DRAWN GAME AT NEW GROUND- lt is oppressively warm, but with a stiff breeze which favours the home side in the first half. United look weary and when Arsenal go 2-0 ahead immediately after the break the signs are ominous. But, against all the odds, the Londoners begin to tire whilst Newcastle still have plenty of dash. Crate or Graham score United's first goal and five minutes before the end Sorley heads in an equaliser. It is judged that the players on either side are far from fit.
Woolwich Arsenal - Manor Field, Plumstead - 5-10,000
Ramsay, Jeffrey, Miller, Crielly, Graham, McKane, Bowman, Crate, Thompson, Sorley, Wallace
Scorers: Crate or Graham, Sorley - Shaw, Elliot
08m - SHAW scores with a very feeble shot (0-1) ; several pigeons set off to relay the news.
Half-time: Woolwich Arsenal 1 Newcastle 0
47m - ELLIOT shoots in off the crossbar (0-2).
65m - After a tight scrimmage Crate (or perhaps Graham, it is unclear ) scores United's first goal (1-2).
85m - SORLEY heads in an equaliser (2-2).
Full-time: Woolwich Arsenal 2 Newcastle 2
Position: 7th
Trafalgar have taken over the old East End ground and the United Committee agreed to boost their finances with a friendly. It is a bit of a disaster with a disappointing crowd turning up for an evening kick off. United score twice in the first half, but by the time the second half starts the pitch is in semi-darkness, so much so that the Newcastle Daily Chronicle reporter states that he can’t explain any more of the game because he can’t see it.
Trafalgar - Heaton - 800
Ramsay, Jeffrey, Miller, McKane, Graham, Barr, Bowman, Crate, Thompson, Sorley, Pattinson
Scorers: Thompson, Pattinson
PATTINSON with a swift shot from Bowman’s cross (1-0).
THOMPSON (2-0).
Half-time: Trafalgar 0 Newcastle 2
Full-time: Trafalgar 0 Newcastle 2
United take on local rivals and League Champions, Sunderland, in an effort to boost the coffers. The match is played in heavy rain but a decent crowd line the wooden barriers. Sunderland have the hill in their favour in the first half and score three times without reply. United fight back well in the second-half and Thompson pulls one back.
Sunderland - SJP - 2,800.
Ramsay, Jeffrey, Miller, Barr, Graham, McKane, Bowman, Crate, Thompson, Creilly, Wallace
Scorers: Thompson - Gillespie, Harvie, Hannah
08m - GILLESPIE heads through (0-1).
HARVIE (0-2).
D. HANNAH with a low shot (0-3).
Half-time: Newcastle 0 Sunderland 3
Just before the end, THOMPSON scores after a brilliant run which took him almost the full length of the field (1-3).
Full-time: Newcastle 1 Sunderland 3
It was anticipated that the Novocastrians would not fulfil the engagement owing to one of the League rules prohibiting a club affiliated to that body from playing in a town where another League club exists until after the League engagement has been fulfilled. However, the Reds chance their luck by appearing, and so kept their engagement, much to the delight of the Middlesbrough spectators. The United brought their strongest team, but they did not seem to play their usual game, apparently holding their adversaries too cheap.
Middlesbrough - Linthorpe Road - 1,800
Ramsay, Jeffrey, Miller, Crielly, Graham, McKane, Wallace, Donaldson, Thompson, Crate, Bowman
Scorers: Crate, Crielly - Ramsay (og), Frost
RAMSAY catches a long shot from Godley but then drops it over the line (0-1).
Half-time: Middlesbrough 1 Newcastle 0
A lightning shot by CRATE, clean through the uprights (1-1).
CRIELLY (2-1).
A couple of minutes later, FROST (2-2).
Full-time: Middlesbrough 2 Newcastle 2
Possession-wise it is an even contest, however the Swifts score twice early on. In the second period United - now meteorologically favoured - take control, but it is Burton who score again before United pull one back just before the end. Overall it is a disappointing performance.
Burton Swifts (6th) - Peel Croft
Ryder J, Jeffrey, Miller, Barr, Graham, McKane, Crielly, Wallace, Crate, Thompson, Quinn, Wallace
Scorers: tbc - Dewey (2), EKINS
Ryder and Quinn replace Ramsay and Sorley whilst Barr makes his debut. Burton have a strong wind behind them.
15m - DEWEY (0-1).
EKINS (0-2).
Half-time: Burton Swifts 2 Newcastle 0
DEWEY (0-3).
80m - TBC (1-3).
Full-time: Burton Swifts 3 Newcastle 1
Position: 14th
It is a fine day and, unlike United, Arsenal travelled up the day before. A disappointing crowd turn up to witness this historic home match. The Novocastrians are dominant throughout with the visitors playing like the veriest novices. Wallace and Thompson both score hat-tricks. After the game the Arsenal team complain about the conduct of both the referee and the home supporters.
Woolwich Arsenal (7th) - SJP - 2,000
Lowery, Jeffrey, Miller, Creilly, Graham, McKane, Crate, Quinn, Thompson, I Ryder, Wallace,
Scorers: Wallace (3), Thompson (3)
Third game, third custodian as new signing Lowery makes his debut, Isaac Ryder also gets a first game. Arsenal win the toss and elect to play downhill.
05m - WALLACE scores a splendid goal (1-0) and United are guilty of frittering away numerous subsequent chances.
THOMPSON scores a beauty from a grand overhead centre by Wallace (2-0).
Half-time: Newcastle 2 Woolwich Arsenal 0
The Arsenal custodian attempts and fails to catch a clinking drag shot from WALLACE using his right hand only (3-0).
THOMPSON after a clever run (4-0).
THOMPSON (5-0).
85m - WALLACE (6-0).
Full-time: Newcastle 6 Woolwich Arsenal 0
Position: 10th
A fiercely contested game.
Lincoln (11th) - John O’Gaunts - 1,500
Lowery, Jeffrey, Miller, Crielly, Graham, McKane, Quinn, Crate, Thompson, Gilhespy/Ryder, Wallace
Scorers: Wallace - Lees (2 - 1p)
LEES penalty (0-1).
WALLACE (1-1).
Half-time: Lincoln 1 Newcastle 1
LEES from a corner (1-2)
Full-time: Lincoln 2 Newcastle 1
Position: 12th
New recruits Keir and Inglis make their debuts against a County side that were relegated at the end of the 1892/93 season. The home side start very strongly and are two goals to the good after only ten minutes, a start from which Newcastle cannot recover despite playing much better after half-time. Notts also hit the woodwork twice and United’s defence made numerous blocks occasionally with force strong enough to dislodge parts of their organism.
Notts County (5th) - Trent Bridge - 5,000
Lowery, Jeffrey, Miller, Crielly, Graham, McKane, Keir, Crate, Thompson, Wallace, Inglis
Scorers: Wallace - Watson, Logan, Daft
08m - WATSON canters down the field and shoots obliquely past Lowery (0-1).
10m - LOGAN with a dashing kick (0-2).
35m - Against the run of play WALLACE shoots a really good goal (1-2).
Half-time: Notts County 2 Newcastle 1
85m - Kier inexplicably shoots against his own cross-bar and when the ball rebounds back it is headed in by DAFT (1-3).
Full-time: Notts County 3 Newcastle 1
Position: 12th
United's fifth away game in six matches. It is a fairly even first half, but again United leak a couple of goals. The second period sees United bounce back in style to record their first ever away win. If their shooting had been less erratic they would have scored more.
Ardwick (9th) - Hyde Road - 3-4,000
Lowery, Jeffrey, Miller, Crielly, Graham, McKane, Patten, Crate, Thompson, Wallace, Inglis
Scorers: Crate, tbc og, Wallace - Morris, Yates
Patten comes in for the injured Kier.
MORRIS gives Lowery no chance although United thought he was offside (0-1).
Two-minutes later YATES (0-2).
Half-time: Ardwick 2 Newcastle 0
CRATE heads in Wallace’s cross (1-2).
One of Ardwick's half-backs puts through his own net (2-2).
WALLACE with a hot one (3-2).
Full-time: Ardwick 2 Newcastle 3
Position: 9th
United are back on home soil at last and hopes are high after the victory over Ardwick, but third placed Small Heath are a strong side. The Heathens win the toss and play downhill with the strong wind in the first-half but fail to score. In the second-half United are unlucky to hit the post and have a Wallace effort chalked off for offside, but they are beaten all round in cleverness.
Small Heath (3rd) - SJP - 3,000
Lowery, Jeffrey, Miller, Crielly, Graham, McKane, Inglis, Crate, Thompson, Simm, Wallace
Scorers: Mobley, tbc
Half-time: Newcastle 0 Small Heath 0
46m - MOBLEY (0-1).
61m - tbc. (0-2).
Full-time: Newcastle 0 Small Heath 2
Position: 10th
The trip to leaders Liverpool is once again made on the morning of the match. Thompson equalises an early goal from Stott but the Liverpudlians score twice more in the first half. Only an inspired display of custodianship from Lowery keeps the scoring down in the second half. United start to rough it up a bit and when the referee allows the fifth goal to count. Several players lost complete control of themselves and, it is not to their credit, that Matt McQueen. was not more seriously injured
Liverpool (1st) - Anfield - 8,000
Lowery, Jeffrey, Miller, Crielly, Graham, McKane, Quinn, Crate, Thompson, Gilhespy, Wallace
Scorers: Thompson - Gordon (2), Stott, Bradshaw, Dick
07m - STOTT (0-1).
12m - THOMPSON (1-1).
GORDON (1-2).
BRADSHAW (1-3).
Half-time: Liverpool 3 Newcastle 1
DICK (1-4).
GORDON (1-5).
Full-time: Liverpool 5 Newcastle 1
Position: 11th
First Division Sheffield United arrive for a friendly "for the sake of auld lang syne”, that is they will be paid for their travelling expenses only and will not receive any of the gate money. However they are only sending the Scotch members of the team North. The Sheffield Daily Telegraph states that even though it is not their best side they "ought to account for the Novocastrians with ease". Such is the interest in the match that special excursions have run from Blyth, Bebside, Bedlington and Sunderland. The Tynesiders score four goals without reply in the second half.
Sheffield United - SJP - 4,000
Scorers: Crate (2), Thompson (2), Milne - Drummond-
03m - DRUMMOND (0-1).
30m - CRATE (1-1).
Half-time: Newcastle 1 Sheffield United 1
CRATE (2-1).
MILNE (3-1).
THOMPSON (4-1).
THOMPSON (5-1).
Full-time: Newcastle 5 Sheffield United 1
Despite their heavy defeat on Merseyside the directorate stick with the same eleven for their return to the North West to take on bottom of the table Victoria. Only 400 people turn up. It is a stormy day and United start with the gale, which makes it very difficult for both sides, behind them. They dominate proceedings, but struggle to find a way past custodian Horne until Crate scores just before half-time. ln the second period (with the gale worsening) United lead 3-1 before collapsing completely.
Northwich Victoria (15th) - Drill Field - 400
Lowery, Jeffrey, Miller, Crielly, Graham, McKane, Wallace, Gilhespy, Thompson, Crate, Quinn
Scorers: Crate, Thompson, og - Meredith, tbc
42m - CRATE (1-0).
Half-time: Northwich Victoria 0 Newcastle 1
48m - MEREDITH (1-1).
THOMPSON (2-1).
own goal (3-1).
tbc (3-5).
Full-time: Northwich Victoria 5 Newcastle 3
Position: 12th
A poor crowd turns up to see the unbeaten League leaders despite a special train running from Blyth. United have put in some strict training in the week before the match and the result is a much better performance and they are only thwarted by the magnificent Liverpool defence. lt is a hard fought game and at times it is rife in roughness on the part of the visitors who use their weight unnecessarily on many occasions. The 'Pool's clean sheet is more impressive because a lack of 'keepers means that versatile half-back McQueen plays the full match in the visitor's citadel.
Liverpool (1st) - SJP - 2,000
Lowery, Jeffrey, Rodger, Crielly, Graham, McKane, Quinn, Crate, Thompson, Gilhespy, Wallace
Rodger is promoted to replace the axed Miller.
Thompson and the home fans thought he had opened the scoring from a corner, but the referee said the ball had not crossed the line.
Half-time: Newcastle 0 Liverpool 0
Full-time: Newcastle 0 Liverpool 0
Position: 11th
First half goals from Thompson and Quinn produce an unspectacular win in front of a sparse crowd.
Dipton Wanderers - 500
Scorers: Thompson, Quinn
Half-time: Dipton Wanderers 0 Newcastle 2
Full-time: Dipton Wanderers 0 Newcastle 2
Newcastle end their miserable run of four games without a win with a shock victory over the Lambs who are second in the table. After a slow start Thompson puts United ahead and they proceed to dominate the game.
Notts County (2nd) - SJP - 3,000
Lowery, Jeffrey, Rodger, Crielly, Graham, McKane, Quinn, Crate, Thompson, Wallace, Bartlett
Scorers: Wallace (2), Thompson
30m - THOMPSON (1-0).
Half-time: Newcastle 1 Notts County 0
WALLACE bags a brace towards the end of the game amidst loudly expressed enthusiasm (3-0).
Full-time: Newcastle 3 Notts County 0
Position: 11th
The Heathens are in second place and have won seven of their previous eight home games. United romp to a 4-1 victory. and the travelling directors Black and Bell are so pleased with the result that they buy all the players an (undisclosed) present.
Small Heath (2nd) - Muntz Street - 2,500
Lowery, Jeffrey, Rodger, Crielly, Graham, McKane, Quinn, Willis, Thompson, Wallace, Crate
Scorers: Willis, Crate, Wallace, Graham - tbc
WILLIS (1-0).
Half-time: Small Heath 0 Newcastle 1
CRATE (2-0).
tbc (2-1).
WALLACE (3-1).
GRAHAM (4-1).
Full-time: Small Heath 1 Newcastle 4
Position: 8th
The well-known army team are stationed in York and all their members have previously played for Scottish clubs. However, they are missing a number of their best players and although United take it easy they still run out very comfortable winners.
Royal Scots Regiment - SJP - 2,000
Lowery, Jeffrey, Rodger, Crielly, Graham, McKane, Quinn, Crate, Thompson, Wallace, Bartlett
Scorers: Crate (2) and Willis
Half-time: Newcastle 1 Royal Scots Regiment 0
Full-time: Newcastle 3 Royal Scots Regiment 0
United make the journey to Paradise Park on a cold and miserable Christmas Day to play "The Irons " who are in an even more perilous financial state than Newcastle. In a gale of wind and rain neither team plays particularly well and a draw is a fair result.
Middlesbrough Ironopolis (13th) - Paradise Park - 2,000
Lowery, Jeffrey, Rodger, Crielly, Graham, McKane, Quinn, Willis, Thompson, Crate, Wallace
Scorers: Crate - Grewar
GREWAR (0-1).
CRATE (1-1).
Half-time: Middlesbrough Ironopolis 1 Newcastle 1
Full-time: Middlesbrough Ironopolis 1 Newcastle 1
Position: 9th
United's Christmas tour moves to the Midlands where they are half an hour late arriving. The Townies score first, but the Novocastrians storm back to lead at half time. Walsall dominate the second forty-five, but weak finishing and a brilliant display of custodianship from Lowery (including a penalty save) enable United to record their third win in four games. So impressed are the locals with the visitors that at the end of the game they break onto the field of play and give the United team an ovation.
Walsall Town Swifts (10th) - West Bromwich Road - 5,000
Lowery, Jeffrey, Rodger, Crielly, Graham, McKane, Quinn, Crate, Thompson, Wallace, Law
Scorers: Wallace (2) - tbc
10m - tbc after a combined rush (0-1).
WALLACE (1-1).
WALLACE (2-1).
Half-time: Walsall Town Swifts 1 Newcastle 2
Full-time: Walsall Town Swifts 1 Newcastle 2
Position: 8th
It is a closely fought first half with some excellent play from both sides. The homesters take the lead, but once again United fight back to equalise. Newcastle press well in the Second Half but can't find a winner
Crewe (13th) - Alexandra Recreation Ground - 2,000
Lowery, Jeffrey, Rodger, Crielly, Graham, McKane, Quinn, Willis, Thompson, Crate, Wallace
Scorers: Graham - tbc
15m - tbc (0-1).
GRAHAM (1-1).
Half-time: Crewe 1 Newcastle 1
Full-time: Crewe 1 Newcastle 1
Position: 8th
Back at home for the first time in three weeks, the visitors are fourth-placed Burslem Port Vale. As they, like United, play in red shirts, Newcastle decide to play in the county colours kindly lent for the occasion. The first half is keenly contested and the sides are level at the interval. United are the better side in the Second Half and a goal from Crate secures a deserved victory. It is an excellent game and one reporter believes that no finer exhibition of the Association game had ever been seen at St James' Park.
Burslem Port Vale (4th) - SJP - 3,000
Lowery, Jeffrey, Rodger, Crielly, Graham, McKane, Quinn, Willis, Thompson, Crate, Law
Scorers: Crielly, Crate - Beats
BEATS (0-1).
CRIELLY’s shot is deflected in (1-1)
Half-time: Newcastle 1 Burslem Port Vale 1
CRATE (2-1).
Full-time: Newcastle 2 Burslem Port Vale 1
Position: 7th
lt is a cold and showery New Year's Day and a decent crowd have turned up anticipating another victory. United concede the first goal in an unexciting first half in which Graham chose to play uphill. In the second period they have the terrain advantage but take a while to get into gear before they go nap with Bartlett, playing only his second game, becoming the fourth player to grab a hat-trick this season.
Lincoln (8th) - SJP - 4,000
Lowery, Crielly, Rodger, Crate, Graham, McKane, Quinn, Willis, Thompson, Bartlett, Law
Scorers: Bartlett (3), Quinn, Thompson - tbc
tbc (0-1).
Half-time: Newcastle 0 Lincoln 1
BARTLETT (1-1)
BARTLETT (2-1)
QUINN (3-1)
BARTLETT (4-1)
THOMPSON (5-1)
Full-time: Newcastle 5 Lincoln 1
Position: 6th
The "Nops " have a number of players out injured. The weather is not of a pleasant description and consequently it is very slippery underfoot. Graham goes for the downhill first and It proves to be a wise decision as United romp to a 4-1 half-time lead despite the fact that it takes a Boro goal to wake them up. United grab three more in the second period before Ironopolis get a late consolation.
Ironopolis (9th) - SJP - 3,000
Lowery, Crielly, Rodger, Crate, Graham, McKane, Quinn, Willis, Thompson, Bartlett, Law
Scorers: Quinn (2), Willis (2), Thompson, Graham, Law- tbc, tbc
10m - tbc (0-1).
QUINN (1-1)
QUINN (2-1)
THOMPSON (3-1)
WILLIS (4-1)
Half-time: Newcastle 4 Middlesbrough Ironopolis 1
LAW (5-1)
WILLIS, GRAHAM, TBC (7-2)
Full-time: Newcastle 7 Middlesbrough Ironopolis 2
Position: 5th
Wallace returns from injury. Entertainment is provided before the match by the boys of the Workhouse Band as a thank you to the directors who are letting them attend matches for free. The visitors start down the hill. It is a bitterly cold day and on a snow covered ground it is not a great match. United concede first for the seventh game in a row before once again bouncing back to win.
Ardwick (11th) - SJP - 1,200
Lowery, Crielly, Rodger, Crate, Graham, McKane, Quinn, Willis, Thompson, Law, Wallace
Scorers: Thompson, Graham - Pickford
05m - PICKFORD (0-1).
TBC (1-1).
Half-time: Newcastle 1 Ardwick 1
TBC (2-1).
Full-time: Newcastle 2 Ardwick 1
Position: 5th
All-change at the back as Jeffrey returns from illness and debutant Laverick replaces the unwell Rodgers for bottom placed Victoria's first visit to St. James’. The weather is fine, but it is slippery underfoot which mitigates against skilful play. The Lancastrians have the prevailing wind in the first half but cannot take advantage. Crate's second hat-trick of the season makes it eight wins and two draws in the last ten games.
Northwich Victoria(15th) - SJP - 2,000
Lowery, Jeffrey, Laverick, Crielly, Graham, McKane, Quinn, Willis, Thompson, Crate, Wallace
Scorers: Crate (3)
Crate hits the bar.
Half-time: Newcastle 0 Northwich Victoria 0
46m - Wallace to CRATE who shoots smartly (1-0).
53m - CRATE gets an opening (2-0).
Willis' shot is fisted out but CRATE breasts the ball through (1-0).
Full-time: Newcastle 3 Northwich Victoria 0
Position: 5th
Rotherham (who are second bottom) are against the wind and after an excellent performance, United go into the break ahead. lt is a different story in the Second Half as the Yorkshiremen take control after Wallace has to retire after suffering a severe blow to the stomach from the ball. They score twice to become the first team to beat United for two months.
Rotherham Town (14th) - Clifton Grove - 1,500
Lowery, Jeffrey, Laverick, Crielly, Graham, McKane, Quinn, Willis, Thompson, Crate, Wallace
Scorers: Wallace - McCormick, Fairburk
From a corner WALLACE in off a post (1-0).
Half-time: Rotherham Town 0 Newcastle 1
60m - MCCORMICK (1-1).
75m - FAIRBURK shoots in beautifully (1-2).
Full-time: Rotherham Town 2 Newcastle 1
Position: 5th
The Blades were promoted to Division 1 last year and have acquitted themselves well in the top league. The match has generated huge interest and a big crowd is expected despite the fact that admission prices have been doubled. To reduce congestion it was announced that the gates would open 90 minutes before kick-off at 1.00pm. The visitors stay at The Crown Hotel and make the short journey to the ground in a wagonette. The weather is miserable in the extreme and the very heavy ground makes it difficult for both teams who nevertheless play a grand game. Having won the toss Graham decides to play downhill and with the wind and pouring rain. It is a good decision that allows United to take a decisive two-goal lead. After the first goal the pressure of the crowd results in many spilling onto the pitch although order is soon restored. Both sides change their kit at half-time and the visitors are now wearing white shirts. The enthusiasm of the spectators is intense as the Yorkshiremen fight back hard, but they are reduced to ten men due to the retirement of Drummond. They cannot find a way past Lowery who even saves a penalty kick from Needham which brings him ringing cheers. The victory is hailed with cheers which could have been heard at a great distance. Gate receipts amount to £172.
Sheff. United (D1:9th) - SJP - 7,000
Lowery, Jeffrey, Rodger, Crielly, Graham, McKane, Quinn, Crate, Thompson, Law, Wallace
Scorers: Wallace (2)
30m - WALLACE heads in (1-0).
A long shot from WALLACE (2-0).
Half-time: Newcastle 2 Sheff. United 0
Drummond has to retire.
Lowery saves Needham’s penalty.
Full-time: Newcastle 2 Sheff. United 0
The weather is fine but there is a strong wind which Graham chooses to use to United's advantage in the first half. Both teams wear red shirts which causes some confusion. It looks like United have failed to make use of the breeze, but Wallace scores seconds before the interval. The second period sees United penned back in their own half but a combination of sound defending and weak Valeires shooting keeps United ahead. The defending is sometimes desperate and the ball is kicked out the playing area twice and one of the Novocastrians is cautioned for roughness. With five minutes left Wood equalises for Burslem.
Burslem Port Vale (4th) - Cobridge Athletic Grounds - 2,000
Lowery, Jeffrey, Rodger, Crielly, Graham, McKane, Quinn, Crate, Willis, Wallace, Law
Scorers: Wallace - Wood
45m - McKay has to run put to save from Crate and WILLIS or WALLACE scores (1-0).
Half-time: Burslem Port Vale 0 Newcastle 1
85m - Lowery makes a save only for WOOD to head home (1-1).
Full-time: Burslem Port Vale 1 Newcastle 1
Position: 5th
Before the match local photographer Mr R Barras photographs the players in their resplendent red jerseys. Conditions are not good; there is a howling gale and the ground has been made slippery underfoot by way of precipitation. Despite the inclement weather the match attracts United's first five figure gate. In anticipation of a big turnout the club have requisitioned the help of police and infantrymen from the barracks, however the crowd are well behaved and they have very little to do. The toss goes to the Trotters and they take the wind and topographical advantage. The play is relatively even, until the visitors score twice just before the break. Agonisingly both goals are of the soft variety. With the conditions reversed United throw everything they can at the Lancastrians and end up having three times as many shots. Crate heads one in but Bolton keeper Sutcliffe gives the best display of custodianship ever seen at Gallowgate and prevents further scoring. Quinn also has two efforts disallowed. Despite the awful conditions the game is strong, fast and exciting and United emerge from it with a great deal of credit as well as a healthy boost to their bank balance ( £197 receipts).
Bolton (D1:13th) - SJP - 10,000
Lowery, Jeffrey, Rodger, Crielly, Graham, McKane, Quinn, Crate, Thompson, Law, Wallace
Scorers: Crate - Hughes, Rodger og
Jeffrey slips in the mud allowing RODGER to score (0-1).
RODGER deflects the ball in (0-2).
Half-time: Newcastle 0 Bolton 2
60m - CRATE heads in (1-2).
Full-time: Newcastle 1 Bolton 2
United still have a chance of reaching the play offs and a decent crowd turns up for the visit of struggling Rotherham. Almost continuous rain has left the pitch in a most disgraceful state and the laying of sawdust has made a complete mess of the goalmouths. Right up to kick-off the game is in doubt, but in the end, referee Mr Stacey ignores the players' protests and the match takes place. Despite playing uphill, United score twice. During the break all the supporters move round to the lower end of the field in anticipation of more home goals whilst the pitch now resembles a ploughed field. Play is even but it is United who double their lead though Graham and Quinn. During the latter stages the weather deteriorates further and the crowd shout to keep themselves warm as the wind hurls sleet in their faces.
Rotherham Town (14th) - SJP - 6,000 tbc 600
Lowery, Jeffrey, Rodger, Crielly, Graham, McKane, Quinn, Willis, Thompson, Crate, Wallace
Scorers: Wallace, Crate, Graham, Quinn
A low shot from WALLACE (1-0).
Graham compels Wharton to fist out and before he can recover himself CRATE or LAW scored beautifully (2-0).
Half-time: Newcastle 2 Rotherham Town 0
46m - From a Crielly throw-in GRAHAM scores a third (3-0).
53m - After a grand rush Law crosses for QUINN (4-0).
Full-time: Newcastle 4 Rotherham Town 0
Position: 4th
The weather presents its smiling face for the Fisherman's first visit to Tyneside. Grimsby are two points and two places behind United. The visitors start downhill with the wind at their backs and go in at the interval 1-0 ahead. It is against the run of play but despite a number of warm and hot shots erratic shooting lets the homesters down. United dominate the second period and once again find the net four times.
Grimsby (6th) - SJP - 4,000
Lowery, Jeffrey, Rodger, Crielly, Graharn, McKane, Quinn, Willis, Thompson, Crate, Wallace
Scorers: Jeffrey, Thompson, Crate, Quinn - Rose
35m - Lowery catches but then drops ROSE’s shot for a soft one (0-1).
Half-time: Newcastle 0 Grimsby 1
CRATE (1-1).
QUINN (2-1).
JEFFREY’s long kick takes a big deflection off Lundie. (3-1).
THOMPSON with a beautiful shot which has the spectators cheering wildly. (4-1).
Full-time: Newcastle 4 Grimsby 1
Position: 4th
The weather is grand, if a little blowy and the turf is in unusually excellent condition. There are only about one thousand there at the start although the crowd doubles by half-time. It is a fairly even game and Lowery is in brilliant form. United are within a point of the Test Match places although third placed Small Heath and second placed Notts County both have two games in hand.
Walsall Town Swifts (13th) - SJP - 2,000
Lowery, Jeffrey, Rodger, Crielly, Graham, McKane, Quinn, Willis, Crate, Wallace, Thompson
Scorers: Jeffrey (pen), Crate
JEFFREY penalty
Half-time: Newcastle 1 Walsall Town Swifts 0
A thirty-yarder from CRATE (2-0).
Crate should have scored again just before the end, but balloons an easy chance over the bar amidst considerable laughter.
Full-time: Newcastle 2 Walsall Town Swifts 0
Position: 4th
United and Burslem played an excellent match in the League and the United directorate figured they would provide attractive friendly opposition. Captain Graham is rested (first game he has missed in two years), and in unpleasently warm weather United canter home.
Burslem Port Vale - SJP - 2,000
Scorers: Willis (2), Wallace, Thompson, Quinn, Crate/McKane - Ramsay
WALLACE (1-0).
10m - THOMPSON (2-0).
WILLIS (3-0).
QUINN (4-0).
Half-time: Newcastle 4 Burslem Port Vale 0
50m - WILLIS (5-0).
RAMSAY (5-1).
CRATE/MCKANE/WILLIS (6-1).
Full-time: Newcastle 6 Burslem Port Vale 1
Good Friday brings struggling Crewe, who have lost eight out of nine on their travels, to Tyneside. They are regarded as one of the heaviest teams in the League and despite their problems the Alexandra supporters are very proud of the fact that their eleven are all English and all amateurs. It is a sultry day and a bumper crowd turns up even though there are many alternative attractions within the vicinity. Indeed, throughout the match, the strains of a lively brass band can be easily heard. Due to the masses of people turning up the kick-off is delayed to 3.30. United - once again sporting the county colours opt to play up the incline in the first half. Play is even, but at half-time Alexandra are surprise leaders. Playing down the slope the homesters gradually gain the ascendancy although it is a while before they finally turn the tables. Unfortunately both the teams directly above United (Small Heath and Notts County) also win leaving them three points behind a play-off place with only two games left. As their goal difference is also inferior it means they are almost certainly out of contention.
Crewe (13th) - SJP - 10,000
Lowery, Jeffrey, Rodger, Crielly, Graham, McKane, Quinn, Willis, Thompson, Crate, Wallace
Scorers: Jeffrey, tbc - tbc
TBC (0-1)
Half-time: Newcastle 0 Crewe 1
JEFFREY, TBC (2-1).
Full-time: Newcastle 2 Crewe 1
Position: 4th
United play their fifth home game in a row and their final one of the season. The dramatic slump in the attendance is a reflection of the fact that promotion is well-nigh impossible. It is a poor game, but is still United's eleventh home victory in a row in the League. Small Heath and Notts County both win and therefore a play-off place is now mathematically impossible. However there is still some hope as there is talk that the First Division might be increased from sixteen to twenty teams allowing more teams to be promoted.
Burton Swifts (8th) - SJP - 3,000
Lowery, Jeffrey, Rodger, Crielly, Graham, McKane, Crate, Willis, Thompson, Wallace, Law
Scorers: Willis (2), Wallace, Law - tbc
03m - WILLIS (1-0)
05m - tbc (1-1)
TBC (2-1)
Half-time: Newcastle 2 Burton Swifts 1
TBC (3-1)
TBC (4-1)
Full-time: Newcastle 4 Burton Swifts 1
Position: 4th
A defeat against the Midland League side
Leicester Fosse - 10,000
Scorers: Hill, Miller
Half-time: Leicester Fosse 0 Newcastle 0
HILL (0-1)
MILLER (0-2)
Full-time: Leicester Fosse 2 Newcastle 0
lt is Cup Final day and the weather is of a glorious description for "The Ishers" second visit to Tyneside this season. However there are other attractions that keep the crowds away. It is not an exciting game, but it is a comfortable victory and the margin could have been much greater but for the capital play of Ord between the sticks.
Middlesbrough Ironopolis - SJP - 1,000
Scorers: Crate, Wallace, Law
Half-time: Newcastle 0 Middlesbrough Ironopolis 0
CRATE from a Law centre (1-0).
WALLACE after a fast sally (2-0).
LAW (3-0).
Full-time: Newcastle 3 Middlesbrough Ironopolis 0
The rivals meet to commemorate the visit of The Duke of York, the kick-off being arranged so as not to clash with the Royal procession. The game turns out to be a poor exposition, but there are a host of controversial moments.
Sunderland - SJP - 5,000
Lowery, Jeffrey, Rodger, Crate, Graham, McKane, Quinn, Willis, Thompson, Wallace, Law
Scorers: Graham (pen) - Hannah D, Hannah J
Lowery makes no attempt to save D HANNAH’s shot as all the United players stop playing as they believe he is offside (0-1).
J HANNAH (0-2).
Half-time: Newcastle 0 Sunderland 2
The referee upsets the home fans when he rules that a Thompson shot has not crossed the line before Doig collects it.
Wallace strikes a penalty high over the bar but the referee orders a retake as Wilson has charged at him as he is taking it. Some disputing takes place and Sunderland decline to defend their goal (withdrew their keeper) allowing GRAHAM to score the retake. This little display aroused a lot of feeling amongst the crowd.
Full-time: Newcastle 1 Sunderland 2
The Tynesiders make the long journey to "Auld Reekie" on the morning of the match so it is no great surprise that they are beaten although the margin of defeat is still a shock. United have the wind in their favour in the first period and as a result have more of the play and at half-time the score is even. The second period sees United under almost constant siege and they concede a round half dozen.
Dundee - 1,000
Lowery, Jeffrey, Rodger, Crielly, Graham, McKane, Quinn, Willis, Thompson, Wallace, McFarlane
Scorers: MacFarlane, Willis - Dundas (3), Longhair (2), Thomson, McInroy, Gilligan
THOMSON (0-1)
DUNDAS (0-2)
MACFARLANE (1-2)
WILLIS (2-2)
Half-time: Dundee 2 Newcastle 2
DUNDAS (2-3)
DUNDAS (2-4)
MCINROY (2-5)
LONGHAIR (2-6)
LONGHAIR (2-7)
GILLIGAN (2-8)
Full-time: Dundee 8 Newcastle 2
The season is wrapped up in windy Grimsby with a goalless draw in a drab game against the fifth placed Fishermen. Both sides have chances but custodians Lowery and Whitehouse are in top form. United finish one place (and three points) below the Test Match places.
Grimsby (5th) - Abbey Park - 2,000
Lowery, Jeffrey, Laverick, Crielly, Graham, McKane, Quinn, Willis, Thompson, Wallace, Crate
Half-time: Grimsby 0 Newcastle 0
Full-time: Grimsby 0 Newcastle 0
Position: 4th
Despite the alternative attraction of an important rugby game in Jesmond the beautiful weather helps to attract an excellent gate. The ground seems to be filled with excursionists and there is a large representation from Sunderland. The white shirted visitors enter the field just after three but the red shirted United team don't turn up until almost half-past. Playing with the incline Quinn puts United ahead within thirty seconds of the game's commencement and the Wearsiders pull level before the break. ln the second period United score three without reply, the fourth goal bringing deafening applause with the home fans delighted in the extreme. It is a momentous occasion, the first ever victory over Sunderland.
Sunderland - SJP - 7,500
J Ryder, Jeffrey, Rodger, Crielly, Graham, McKane, Campbell, Quinn, Willis, Crate, Law
Scorers: Quinn, Crate, Campbell, Willis - Millar
Half-time: Newcastle 1 Sunderland 1
Full-time: Newcastle 4 Sunderland 1
A benefit for assistant foreman Mr W Steele, from Swan Hunters, who has been incapacitated by injury.
Willington - Wallsend Celtic ground -
Scorers: Law, tbc
Half-time: Newcastle 2 Willington 0
Full-time: Newcastle 2 Willington 0
A benefit match for the widow and children of the late George Matthews.
Shankhouse
Scorers: Crate - tbc
Half-time: Shankhouse 1 Newcastle 1
Full-time: Shankhouse 1 Newcastle 1
Although both sides hit the woodwork on more than one occasion, neither can find a goal.
Middlesbrough - 2,000
Lowery, Jeffrey, Laverick, Crielly, Graham, McKane, Crate, Quinn, Willis, Wallace, Law
Scorers: Crate - tbc
Half-time: Middlesbrough 0 Newcastle 0
Full-time: Middlesbrough 0 Newcastle 0
A late cancellation gives Sunderland the chance to regain some of their shattered pride. It is another fine day and the Newcastle Road ground is filled with some 6,000 spectators to witness United's first ever game on Wearside. Right from the start the revenge seeking homesters tear into United and at half-time deservedly lead by two goals. Crate pulls one back in the second half but Scott adds a third to seal the victory for Sunderland.
Sunderland - Newcastle Road - 6,000
Lowery, Jeffrey, Rodger, Crielly, Graham, McKane, Quinn, Crate, Willis, Wallace, Law
Scorers: Crate - Scott (2), Gillespie
05m - GILLESPIE (0-1)
SCOTT (0-2)
Half-time: Sunderland 2 Newcastle 0
CRATE (1-2)
SCOTT (1-3)
Full-time: Sunderland 3 Newcastle 1