Natalie May highlighted a number of positives that South Shields Women can take despite the heartbreak surrounding Sunday's NERWFL League Cup Final defeat. The lasses fell behind against Leeds Modernians Women in the sixth minute, and they were unable to get the goal they needed to bring them back in the tie, before a second goal shortly before the final whistle ended all hopes of ending the season in glory. While the disappointment can be felt at the moment, in time the Mari

South Shields Women suffered heartbreak in the NERWFL League Cup Final against Leeds Modernians Women in spite of a courageous performance on Sunday. Right from the very first whistle, the Mariners were eager to score, creating a huge chance in the opening minutes, Tara Flaherty the one to deny what could have been an early breakthrough. However, just six minutes into the tie, it was Shameeka Fishley who opened the scoring. Leeds Mods, then, doubled their lead late into the

South Shields Women hope to make history this Sunday when they take on Leeds Modernians Women in the NERWFL League Cup Final (2pm kick-off). The Mariners reached the Final after defeating Birtley Town Ladies 2-1 just over a fortnight ago, while Leeds Modernians knocked out Bradford City AFC Women on penalties last week. To get to this stage, Shields have been victorious against Wallsend BC Women, Spennymoor Town Ladies, Sunderland West End Ladies as well as Birtley Town. Leed

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

South Shields Women aim to book their spot in the NERWFL League Cup Final when they take on Birtley Town Ladies on Thursday night (7:30pm kick-off). The lasses will play at Ford Hub hopeful of getting the result they need, but standing in their way are a resolute Birtley Town side who are undefeated in the NERWFL Northern Division. In fact, tomorrow’s visitors are currently on a 15-game winning streak in all competitions - including a victory against Alnwick Town Ladies in th

South Shields Women visit Sunderland West End Ladies at Washington Hub in the NERWFL League Cup Quarter-Final this Thursday (7:30pm kick-off). The Mariners will look to shake off Sunday’s defeat to Bradford City AFC Women, while West End come into the game having won last time out, when they beat Wallsend BC Women 2-1 away from home. The winner of the tie will face Birtley Town Ladies in the Semi-Final, after they defeated Alnwick Town Ladies 4-1 in their Quarter-Final match

Hat-trick hero Annece Legg hailed her South Shields Women teammates following a scintillating performance in the NERWFL League Cup on Sunday. The Mariners dominated their tie against Spennymoor Town Ladies from the off and managed to score four goals without reply. That statement win sent the team through to the Quarter-Final, where the lasses will make the short visit to face Sunderland West End Ladies. “I’m absolutely buzzing with the performance,” she reflected after the g

South Shields Women stormed to a 4-0 win against Spennymoor Town Ladies in the Third Round of the NERWFL League Cup on Sunday. A wet and miserable afternoon weather-wise was counteracted by the tremendous football played on the pitch, where the main talking point was no doubt Annece Legg’s stunning first-half hat-trick. Her goals put the game out of sight before Madison Bouggess managed to get on the scoresheet two minutes before the game’s end. Amy Richardson gave the visito

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

South Shields Women have been drawn at home against Spennymoor Town Ladies in the NERWFL League Cup Third Round. The match will take place on Sunday, December 7th, with full match details to be confirmed closer to matchday. Shields entered the tournament in the Second Round at the weekend, after being awarded a bye from the First Round, and a Julie Raffel hat-trick was enough to see off Wallsend BC Women, in a 3-1 win for the Mariners. Meanwhile, the Moors have progressed thr

Ava England says that her South Shields Women teammates are “buzzing” with Sunday’s NERWFL League Cup win against Wallsend BC Women. It was a fairly comfortable game for the Mariners, who took the lead after just eight minutes, and from that point onwards they never surrendered their lead - it finished 3-1. “It’s always nice to get a win and, overall, I think the girls are buzzing with it,” she said. “We worked hard throughout the whole game, even if it was a bit rocky at th

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

South Shields Women are back on the road as they turn their focus towards the NERWFL League Cup against Wallsend BC Women this Sunday. The revived tournament sees the Mariners enter in the Second Round and they come up against a Wallsend BC side who are winless in the league so far. Sunday’s hosts have instead found their form in the Adobe Women’s FA Cup, where they have mounted an incredible run to the Second Round Proper. Shields are coming off a 3-1 win against Ossett Unit