Gateshead Football Club - News

Our courses are held at Gateshead International Stadium, for ages 4 – 14.

Coaching is conducted by members of the Gateshead FC Team.

February Half Term – 15th February - 18th February

Monday 15th February - One Day - Reception Class and Year Group 1 - £12

Monday 15th February to Thursday 18th February - Four Days - Year Group 2 and above - £40

For further information or application form for any of the above courses contact Margaret Lord on 0191 4873143. Please state the course you are interested in, ie one day, four day or goalkeeping course.

Date: 08/02/2010, by Jeff Bowron

Gateshead will make at least two changes to the side that won at Mansfield Town on Saturday for Tuesday's visit of Barrow in an FA Trophy 3rd round replay.

New boys Andy Ferrell and Peter Winn are both ineligible for the Trophy tie, though Winn will be available for the quarter-final tie against York City should Gateshead reach the last eight.

Date: 08/02/2010, by Jeff Bowron, Evening Chronicle

Gateshead manager Ian Bogie saluted his side after they stunned Mansfield Town's biggest crowd for eight years with a superb 2-0 win in Nottinghamshire.

An innovative 'pay what you want' scheme saw 7,261 cram into Field Mill forcing the kick-off to be delayed by 20 minutes due to crowd congestion.

Date: 07/02/2010, by Jeff Bowron

A superb Brian Wake double saw Gateshead ruin the Stags party and give an improving Gateshead their first Blue Square Premier win of the new year.

A goal in the first five minutes of each half from transfer window signing Wake saw Gateshead pull off a shock win at fourth top Mansfield Town.

Date: 06/02/2010, by www.footballconference.co.uk

Oxford United returned to the top of the Blue Square Premier on goal difference on Saturday as Kidderminster Harriers' unbeaten run under new boss Steve Burr continued at the Kassam Stadium.

Despite being unable to find a winner, the U's regained top spot after Stevenage Borough lost at Tamworth.

Date: 05/02/2010, by Steve Brown, Evening Chronicle

IAN BOGIE has challenged his new charges to build on Barrow and kick-start their season at Mansfield Town.

Gateshead travel to Field Mill in the Blue Square Premier tomorrow boosted by having earned an FA Trophy draw at Barrow on Tuesday night.

Date: 05/02/2010, by Jeff Bowron

Gateshead warmed up for Saturday's trip to Mansfield Town with a 3-0 behind closed doors friendly win over Northern League side Consett last night.

The game, on the 3G pitch behind the International Stadium - Gateshead's training base - saw new signing Andy Ferrell mark his first appearance for the Tynesiders with a fine goal.

Date: 04/02/2010, by Jeff Bowron

Gateshead will be unable to call upon the services of Daryl Clare and new signing Paul Heckingbottom when they take on fourth placed Mansfield Town at Field Mill on Saturday.

Part of the agreement that saw both players join Gateshead from Mansfield, Heckingbottom on loan, was that they couldn't face their former club.

Date: 04/02/2010, by Jeff Bowron, Evening Chronicle

Gateshead have taken their earnings this season to £160,000 after former striker Lee Novak completed 30 games for Huddersfield Town in his first season at the Galpharm Stadium.

Novak signed for the Terriers for an initial down payment of £50,000 with two further instalments of the same amount paid on the completion of 15 and 30 games.

Date: 03/02/2010, by Jeff Bowron, Evening Chronicle

A first goal of the season from their longest serving player James Curtis kept Gateshead on the Wembley trail after a battling 1-1 FA Trophy draw against Barrow at Holker Street.

Just as in the 3-3 Boxing Day league thriller in Cumbria there was nothing between the two sides with Curtis' 69th minute header cancelling out Andy Bond's penalty seven minutes earlier.

Date: 03/02/2010, by Jeff Bowron

Gateshead remain on the Wembley trail in the FA Trophy after a battling third round draw in Cumbria and will now look to finish the job on Tyneside next Tuesday.

A first goal of the season from giant central defender James Curtis cancelled out Andy Bond's 62nd minute opener from the penalty spot with York City awaiting the victors in the quarter-final.

Date: 03/02/2010

Gateshead were due to play Spennymoor Town in a friendly tonight at the Brewery Field. Unfortunately, due to a frozen pitch this friendly has been CANCELLED.

The Blue Square Premier game against Altrincham has been rescheduled for Tuesday, February 23rd giving Gateshead four consecutive home games in the second half of February.

Date: 02/02/2010, by Neil Farrington, Evening Chronicle

IAN BOGIE has warned his potentially new-look Gateshead team to start turning chances into goals – or risk misery in both league and cup.

The Tynesiders head to Barrow for tonight's re-arranged FA Trophy third-round tie with three fresh signings on board.

Date: 02/02/2010, by Jeff Bowron

Gateshead's third round FA Trophy game at Barrow tonight has been given the go ahead - with a home tie against York City the prize for the winners.

The Tynesiders have a clean bill of health but four of their seven signings in January are not permitted to play in the FA Trophy.

Date: 01/02/2010, by Jeff Bowron

Gateshead have brought in three players on deadline day, one on a permanent deal and two on loans until the end of the season.

Combative midfielder Andy Ferrell has returned to his native Tyneside, left sided Scunthorpe United player Peter Winn has rejoined Gateshead for a second loan spell and experienced left back Paul Heckingbottom has signed a loan deal until the end of the season from Mansfield Town.

Date: 01/02/2010, by Jeff Bowron, Evening Chronicle

Former Newcastle United trainee Andy Ferrell is expected to be the first of a quartet of deadline day signings as Gateshead finalise a squad capable of winning the battle for Conference premier survival.

The 26 year old combative midfielder, previously with Watford, Hereford United and Kidderminster Harriers, is set to put pen to paper on an initial one-and-a-half year deal.

Date: 01/02/2010, by Jeff Bowron

Gateshead have been given the incentive of a plum home tie against York City in the quarter-final of the FA Trophy if they can overcome Barrow in tomorrow's rearranged third round tie.

York, Gateshead's nearest neighbours in the Blue Square Premier, reached the final of the FA Trophy last season only to be beaten by Stevenage Borough at Wembley.

Date: 30/01/2010

Today's FA Trophy match at Barrow has been POSTPONED due to a frozen pitch.

The match will now take place this coming Tuesday (2nd February), meaning the home match with Altrincham has been rescheduled.

Date: 29/01/2010, by Steve Brown, Evening Chronicle

GATESHEAD are closing in on at least two and up to four new signings before the transfer window closes on Monday.

The Tynesiders have already added Daryl Clare, Brian Wake and Jamie Sinclair to their squad during January.

Date: 29/01/2010, by www.mansfieldtown.net

MANSFIELD TOWN are offering a one-off opportunity for the people of Mansfield to pay ANY admission price to watch their home match against Gateshead on Saturday 6 February 2010.

This once-in-a-lifetime offer will also apply to Gateshead supporters.

Date: 29/01/2010, by Jeff Bowron

Inspirational captain Kris Gate will spearhead Gateshead's bid to reach the last eight of the FA Trophy in Cumbria on Saturday.

The Tynesider missed the midweek defeat against Kettering Town after he picked up an ankle injury but will be fit to face the Bluebirds.

Date: 28/01/2010, by Jeff Bowron

There will be full commentary of Saturday's FA Trophy third round tie at Barrow live on BBC Radio Newcastle from 3 o clock with Matthew Raisbeck and Gateshead-born summariser Paul Dixon.

The match will be available on all frequencies - 95.4FM, DAB, 1458 AM and online at bbc.co.uk/tyne

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Offer entitles one Child (Under 16) free admission when accompanied by an adult to all Gateshead Thunder and Gateshead Football Club fixtures at the International Stadium throughout the month of February 2010.

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Date: 27/01/2010, by Jeff Bowron, Evening Chronicle

IAN BOGIE has insisted he is no quitter and is more determined than ever to steer Gateshead to safety after last night’s 2-0 home defeat against Kettering Town.

The struggling Tynesiders have picked up just one point from the last 18 and failed to score in their last three Blue Square Premier games.

Date: 27/01/2010, by Jeff Bowron

Gateshead made it three Blue Square Premier games without a goal and six league games without a win as they slipped to a disappointing defeat against top six side Kettering Town.

The Tynesiders were all at sea in the first half and, while they dominated the second as Kettering sat deep, the damage had already been done.

Date: 26/01/2010, by Jeff Bowron

New Gateshead striker Brian Wake has a reputation for troubleshooting having scored priceless goals at both Carlisle United and Morton to ensure both clubs avoided relegation.

The 27 year old Teesider however hopes his famed late season heroics are not required at Gateshead and that his latest club are well clear off the drop zone come the end of the season.

Date: 26/01/2010, by Jeff Bowron

Gateshead have made a double swoop in the transfer market, with another two signings a distinct possibility before the end of the transfer window.

Striker Brian Wake has joined the Tynesiders from Scottish first division club Greenock Morton while wide right player James Sinclair has signed on non-contract terms.

A brand new programme of events is starting on February 13 and running for seven weeks in Gateshead for male family members who are looking for fun challenges that involve their children.

The award scheme promises to be an exciting opportunity for dads to spend more quality time with their family.

Superdad 2010 is open to all dads, stepdads, granddads and male carers with children over seven years of age by nature of the activities involved.

It kicks off with archery and orienteering at Whickham Thorns Outdoor Activity Centre, followed by model train building at Beamish and then a football session with Gateshead Football Club.

Martial arts and gardening are also on offer.

Points are awarded to all participants each week for areas such as teamwork and supporting others. Superdad awards will be presented at the end of the programme.

Gateshead Football Club is delighted to support this attractive event with coaching sessions arranged prior to our home fixture against Forest Green Rovers on Saturday February 27. A free buffet lunch and entrance to the game is included as part of the event.

Superdad 2010 is just one of many programmes run by Gateshead Council Family Learning.

All activities and materials are free and are designed to help participants keep up to date with their children's learning, as well as learning new activities and skills as part of a family.

To book your place contact 0191 433 8678.