United paid £20,000 to bring the Bishop Auckland-born forward to St. James' Park in 1978 from non-league Blyth Spartans at ...

A former Newcastle United star who swapped his pit boots for football boots has died aged 71. Bishop Auckland-born, Alan Shoulder went from working in the pit while helping Northern League side Blyth ...

Jason Withe, Peter’s son, also forged a deep connection with Thai football, albeit from a different perspective at club level. He followed his father to the country and immersed himself in the ...

It is a heart-warming tale which epitomises Geordies, their passion, and their dreams. Alan Shoulder went from working down ...

Alan Shoulder finally hung up his boots at the remarkable age of 53, having also managed half-a-dozen clubs. He was literally ...

His stay in Magpie colours will always be remembered for his Little and Large partnership with England centre-forward Peter Withe. At a time of a barren landscape they brought a dash of splendid ...

Follow Mail Sport's live blog of transfer deadline day as Premier League clubs enter the last-chance saloon to complete any ...