South Shields Women were on the wrong end of a 10-goal thriller on Sunday, as they rounded their NERWFL Premier Division campaign with a 6-4 defeat on the road to Brunsmeer Athletic Women. The Mariners were shocked by a very clinical Brunsmeer side, who went into the break three goals to the good. They would then add another with almost 20 minutes remaining before chaos ensued - nearly 15 minutes later, the scoreline was 6-3 to the hosts, and in the 13th minute of added time,

Julie Raffel has looked back on a “really special” night for South Shields Women after her brace sent the side through to the NERWFL League Cup Final on Thursday. The versatile attacker proved to be the difference-maker in a very tight contest against Birtley Town Ladies, and she dug deep late on to secure the victory. “It was really special,” she reflected. “Scoring two goals in a big game is an amazing feeling, and I’m just happy I could help the team.” After taking the lea

Julie Raffel's brace - which included a late winner - sent South Shields Women to the NERWFL League Cup Final against Birtley Town Ladies on Thursday night. The Mariners' evening got off to a flyer, thanks to Raffel’s 19th minute opener, but unfortunately for the hosts, a comfortable victory wasn't in store as with 12 minutes remaining, Nichole Havery struck the visitors level. It caused a nervy finish for both sides, until Raffel took the game by the scruff of the neck and b

Julie Raffel says that her South Shields Women teammates are “feeling good” as they look to finish their season on a high note in the coming weeks. The lasses have seven league games - plus at least one cup game - scheduled between now and the end of April. That all starts tonight when they host Ponteland United Women in what will be the Mariners' first evening game of the campaign. “Yeah, it’s been busy, but we’re feeling good and ready for what’s coming!” she exclaimed. Alt

Julie Raffel praised South Shields Women’s character following their fightback draw against Ponteland United Women on Sunday. It was a game of constant back and forth as the two teams ultimately settled for a 2-2 draw, but it came with its fair share of drama - especially late on. That was something she highlighted, but regardless the team’s spirit shone through. “It was a tough game with a lot going on, especially at the end," she said. “We showed a lot of fight to stay in i

South Shields Women snatched a last-second equaliser amidst a chaotic final minutes against Ponteland United Women on Sunday. The opener of what was a dramatic four-goal clash between the Mariners and Ponteland came in the 62nd minute through the host's Chloe Adam. It took the Mariners 22 minutes to hit back, as Julie Raffel stabbed home the equaliser in the 84th minute. Both sides were not done there, as another two goals were in store deep into stoppage time - Katie Monagha

We asked some of the lasses across both our First Team and Reserve Team squads for their favourite moments of the season so far - read below for their answers! Sam Curzon: “Personally, it has to be when we faced FC Hartlepool, because the atmosphere after coming away with a draw showed us just how much we’ve improved, and more importantly, how close we’ve become.” Jayde Hart: “A favourite moment that comes to mind was our 3-2 win against Stockton. “We fought hard for the thre

South Shields Women aim to reach the next round of the NERWFL League Cup when they take on Spennymoor Town Ladies at Downhill Hub on Sunday (2pm kick-off). It is shaping up to be another eventful clash between two sides who met just a fortnight ago in the league. The Moors haven’t played since that game, which finished 2-1 in their favour, following a quickfire double during the second-half to turn the game around. Meanwhile, Shields picked up a point on the road against Sund

Julie Raffel’s hat-trick fired South Shields Women to a dominant NERWFL League Cup victory against Wallsend BC Women on Sunday. The Mariners struck early, breaking the deadlock just eight minutes into the game, when Raffel tucked in at the back post. With 13 minutes to play, Shields got their well deserved second - Annece Legg picked up a second assist, with Raffel claiming a brace. The third goal of the game went the hosts’ way, as Wallsend stabbed one back one minute befor

Julie Raffel admitted South Shields Women found things “tough” against AFC Fylde Women in their Adobe Women’s FA Cup exit on Sunday. The lasses had high hopes heading into the First Round Proper tie following convincing performances against Washington FC Women, Fleetwood Town Wrens and Wallsend BC Women in all competitions previously, but it wasn’t to be. AFC Fylde came out comfortable 5-0 winners at 1st Cloud Arena. “Yeah, Sunday was a tough one,” she shared. “We didn’t real