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OCR	10 - Shields Gazette , Monday , January 12 , 1976 A GREAT DAY FOR SHIELDS 123 Above : Brigg Town goalkeeper Casswell goes full length ' but fails to prevent a Steve Hunter shot going into the net to give South Shields a 2-0 lead in the FA Vase fourth round tie at the Jack Clark Ground on Satur day . And above right : Briggs 6ft . 4in . centre half Martin does some high - stepping to clear as Shields striker Kenny Parker ( No. 10 ) tries to reach a cross in the packed Brigg goal mouth . 1974 drive 1975 HILLMAN AVENGER 1600 Grand Luxe , Silver Metalic , cloth trim . One Black £ 2000 price new owner , £ 1195 approx save £ 800 1974 MARINA 1.3 4 - door Super Glacier White De Luxe , Walnut trim . New price £ 700 £ 1900 approx , save £ 1195 CORTINA 1600 XL ESTAT Diamond white with Black trim . One owner from new . An outstanding dual purpose vehicle for £ 1495 1974 CORTINA 1600 XL Auto Sebring Red with Black trim , silk smooth automatic transmission , a pleasure to £ 1395 1974 MARINA 1.3 4 - door Super De - Luxe , Damask Red Gd trim . A family co achline and family car ast matching ★ PRICED TO SELL ★ 12 Months Parts & Labour Warranty available . Free pre - delivery inspection OPEN ALL DAY SUNDAY 1973 ( L ) TRIUMPH DOLOMITE in Honeysuckle with lux urious beige cloth trim full Cadulac rustproofing only £ 1395 28,000 miles 1973 AVENGER 1250 4 - door De Luxe , Phantom Mist with Black trim and coach lines . local One private fully owner , undersealed new . ONLY three hurdles now stand between South Shields and the realisa tion of their Wembley dream . price £ 1095 1973 MAXI 1750 Glacier White with Navy trim . One owner from Tremendous value at With only 16 teams left in the FA Challenge Vase competition , Shields will reach the Wembley final if they negotiate three more rounds and four matches , the semi - finals being played on a home and away basis . can This is the exciting possibility after Saturday's 3-1 victory over one of the favourites Brigg Town in front of the club's first four - figure gate at the Jack Clark Ground . The fact that Brigg were a - £ 1095 1973 HILLMAN IMP De Luxe Wardance Red , Black trim . One owner from new and offered at the new year bargain price £ 695 example new . 1973 CORTINA 1600 L 4 - door Sunset Red with White coachlines and Black trim One owner from A very clean at £ 1095 Shields Mariners a step deserved it , say Brigg LINCOLNSHIRE club Brigg Town showed great sports manship in defeat on Sat urday night as they enjoyed a reception laid on for them by South Shields , who hours earlier , had delivered a 3-1 fourth round knock out to end their hopes of reaching the Wembley final of the FA Vase . Brigg chairman Harry Wil liams said : " It was all about conditions . The wind was terribly strong and I think , without detracting from the Shields ' victory , it affected us more than them . However , having said that , in football a team has got to adapt to conditions , and today Shields did it far bet ter than us . 1972 OPEL ASCONA 1600 SR 4 - door in Honey Gold with trim . Only Black 33,000 First to see will buy at £ 895 1973 AVENGER 1500 4 - door Super Beige with Black coachlines . Low trim and mileage . An immaculate example ... £ 995 4 - door 1973 ( MOD ) FIAT 128 with Black trim and coach lines . Certainly one of the best 128's we have had the pleasure to own . Offered at £ 995 1972 CORTINA 1300 L 4 - door trim and coachlines . Excel Monza Blue with matching lent condition throughout £ 895 RENAULT 10 White coachwork with lux urious Black trim once again locally owned and a good example at £ 595 1972 ESCORT 1100 2 - door Irmine white with Black trim . Another local one owner car . Realistically priced at PART EXCHANGES TO CLEAR FROM £ 70 HIRE PURCHASE AND INSURANCE ARRANGED WITH PLEASURE COUNTY MOTORS JARROW ROAD , TYNE DOCK , SOUTH SHIELDS 1972 ( MOD ) nearer final one of the sides tipped to go far in the competition suggests that the Mariners themselves have elevated among the strongest teams left in . But cup football being what it is , much depends on a team's form on the day PLUS the ability of a team to adapt to whatever conditions prevail . It was definitely a case of the latter on Saturday . For ******* £ 795 1972 MARINA 1.3 4 - door De Luxe in Black Tulip with Red trim . A super and economical car . Only owner from new one £ 895 1972 MAXI 1750 Glacier White with trim . Navy A very £ 995 clean example at 1972 DATSUN 180B 4 - door in sparkling Orange coach work with matching trim . A superb car at only 1972 CORTINA 1300 2 - door Daytona Yellow with tan trim . Reliability and econ . £ 745 omy for 1973 SKODA S110 4 - door Pale Blue with matching Red trim . This car represents great value for money £ 695 1973 AVENGER 1500 4 - door De White Luxe in Polar Black trim . Another very clean example of these pop ular cars £ 895 1972 ( MOD ) AVENGER 1250 4 - door De Luxe in Beige with Black trim . Excellent value at £ 695 1872 ( MOD ) MARINA 1.3 4 - door saloon Teal Blue with Limeflower trim one private local owner only £ 795 1972 ( Mod ) RENAULT 4 in Silver Metallic with Black tdim . A robust and econo mical car for £ 695 1972 RENAULT 16 TL Polar White with Black trim . One Owner . A superb car for £ 895 with ...... - 3 Telephone 62901 the second successive week officials at the Shields club had attempted to cover in their new stand with roofing material . But for the second successive week , howling gales took their toll . The makeshift tarpaulin roof was no match for the winds and the work had to be called off . The gales showed no sign of relenting as kick- off time approached and it became obvious that the tie would be decided on adaptability . Brigg , unfortunately for them and their supporters , did not adapt as well as the Mariners and consequently Shields ' know - how was the deciding factor in the first half . Indeed , Shields added to Brigg's worries as early as in the seventh minute . Lyn Rutherford's left wing cross found the head of the incoming Ray Young and he steered his header into the nèt . It was exactly the start Bobby Elwell's men needed . The big crowd was given something to shout about and from then on there was no lack of encouragement . In the 21st minute Steve Hunter increased the lead . A scramble in the Brigg area ended with Hunter's ten - yard shot taking a deflection off centre - half Martin as it went past goalkeeper Casswell . BRILLIANT One of the features of the first - half , and for most of the second , was the duel between the 6ft 4in Martin and Shields ' Kenny Parker . the Martin , ex - Scunthorpe player , kept Parker at bay for most of the time , his height giving him the edge in the air . The Mariners ' defence played brilliantly in the first half , Brigg only being allowed a couple of genuine chances . Probably the most clear cut fell to Gowling ten minutes from the interval . From six yards he got up to glance a header towards the post but Dick Patterson , his going low collected the ball cleanly . In the middle of the to right , 2 defence Jimmy Compton missed nothing and in midfield , Malcolm Pringle turned in the most stunning performance of his short stay at Shields . In the first five minutes of the second half Brigg were awarded a penalty for hands . Patterson punched clear but when the ball came straight back and Rutherford , on the ground , touched the ball with his arm . Wrack took the kick and , although Patterson got a touch as he dived to his left , the number four had placed it well enough to score . Shields now entered danger period ; an equaliser could have meant the end , but the defence was good enough to keep Brigg out . Sykes did get a shot in from 20 y ards , but the wind carried it wide . With 15 minutes remaining , Brigg were unlucky to lose Martin , the anchor man of their defence . He had sustained an injury to his leg a few minutes earlier and unable to continue . HOPELESS was a Six minutes from time saw the most welcome goal of the season go in for Shields . Hunter put Young through on the right wing and the cross which came over left the defence in a hopeless position . w as Casswell was off his line and could only watch Young's effort strike the inside of the far post before crossing the line . The mounting tension removed and the goal proved to be a ' life - saver ' in the final two minutes . Brigg continued to battle for an opening but when they came Bloomer struck the upright and Williams put over the bar from close range . Although Kenny Parker did not get his name on the scoresheet , the weekend brought even greater success to him . His wife , Marie , gave birth to a 91b 1oz . baby boy on Friday night . So it's congratulations all round . Minor soccer SOUTH TYNE SENIOR LEAGUE LEAGUE CHALLENGE CUP 7 . QUARTER FINALS Catholic Club 1 , TT Royal 3 ; Simonside 2 , Fellgate Utd 3 ; Metro 3 , Corporation Club 2 : Whitburn JS , Crown Imperial BOLDON AGED MINERS CUP Perseverance 2 , Hebburn Ran gers 2 . SOUTH SHIELDS SUNDAY LEAGUE Rohm and Halas 5 , Bamburgh 1 ; Ford Utd , Swifts 4 ; White Ensign 5 , Westoe Miners 3 ; Mile End 2 , Boldon Lad 2 ; Whiteleas 1 , Plost Office 1 : Vienbure 2 , Allied Services 4 ; Laws Sitores 2 , NALGO 3 ; Transport 3 , Marine and Tech 3 ; Top Club 2 , Westoe Celtic 2 , 10 3 To which Shields chairman Martin Ford added : " Brigg are a very good side in deed , but on the day we had the edge . Our lads played great stuff in trying conditions - but the con ditions were the same for both teams . I am very proud indeed of the way our team played . They thoroughly deserved their victory . Brigg manager Brian Strat ford , whose team had con ceded only three goals in 12 league games this season - they are three points clear at the top of the Premier Division of the Lincolnshire Counties League with three games in hand said : " Yes , Shields adapted to the wind far better than we did . We tried much to play too close football in conditions that demanded a more open game . Shields played brilliantly in the condi tions , and on the day I have no complaints . Shields are a very good side in deed . " Shields manager Bobby Elwell , a flu victim , had to leave the celebrations early , but he commented : " I was de lighted with our display . The lads were a credit to the town . South Shields is much very a football minded town , and the way supporters rallied round us was terrific . " There was a great crowd to cheer us on , but I have always felt that if we put on something worth watch ing the crowds will come to see us . Everybody in the club greatly appreciates the support the town gave us for this match . And I am happy we gave them the right result in return . " ( 2202 P

OCR

10 - Shields Gazette , Monday , January 12 , 1976
A GREAT DAY FOR SHIELDS
123
Above : Brigg Town goalkeeper Casswell
goes full length ' but fails to prevent a Steve Hunter shot going into the net to give South Shields a 2-0 lead in the FA Vase fourth round tie at the Jack Clark Ground on Satur day .
And above right : Briggs 6ft . 4in . centre half Martin does some high - stepping to clear as Shields striker Kenny Parker ( No. 10 ) tries to reach a cross in the packed Brigg goal mouth .
1974
drive
1975 HILLMAN AVENGER 1600 Grand Luxe , Silver Metalic , cloth trim . One Black £ 2000 price new owner , £ 1195 approx save £ 800
1974 MARINA 1.3 4 - door Super Glacier White De Luxe , Walnut trim . New price £ 700 £ 1900 approx , save £ 1195 CORTINA 1600 XL ESTAT Diamond white with Black trim . One owner from new . An outstanding dual purpose vehicle for £ 1495 1974 CORTINA 1600 XL Auto Sebring Red with Black trim , silk smooth automatic transmission , a pleasure to £ 1395 1974 MARINA 1.3 4 - door Super De - Luxe , Damask Red Gd trim . A family co achline and family
car
ast matching
★ PRICED TO SELL ★
12 Months Parts & Labour Warranty available . Free pre - delivery inspection
OPEN ALL DAY SUNDAY 1973 ( L ) TRIUMPH DOLOMITE in Honeysuckle with lux urious beige cloth trim full Cadulac rustproofing only £ 1395 28,000 miles 1973 AVENGER 1250 4 - door De Luxe , Phantom Mist with Black trim and coach lines . local One private fully owner , undersealed
new .
ONLY three hurdles now stand between South Shields and the realisa tion of their Wembley dream .
price £ 1095 1973 MAXI 1750 Glacier White with Navy trim . One owner from Tremendous value at
With only 16 teams left in the FA Challenge Vase competition , Shields will reach the Wembley final if they negotiate three more rounds and four matches , the semi - finals being played on a home and away basis .
can
This is the
exciting possibility after Saturday's 3-1 victory over one of the favourites Brigg Town in front of the club's first four - figure gate at the Jack Clark Ground .
The fact that Brigg were
a
-
£ 1095
1973 HILLMAN IMP De Luxe Wardance Red , Black trim . One owner from new and offered at the new year bargain price £ 695
example
new .
1973 CORTINA 1600 L 4 - door Sunset Red with White coachlines and Black trim One owner from A very clean at £ 1095
Shields
Mariners a step deserved
it , say Brigg
LINCOLNSHIRE club Brigg Town showed great sports manship in defeat on Sat urday night as they enjoyed a reception laid on for them by South Shields , who hours earlier , had delivered a 3-1 fourth round knock out to end their hopes of reaching the Wembley final of the FA Vase . Brigg chairman Harry Wil liams said : " It was all about conditions . The wind was terribly strong and I think , without detracting from the Shields ' victory , it affected us more than them . However , having said that , in football a team has got to adapt to conditions , and today Shields did it far bet ter than us .
1972 OPEL ASCONA 1600 SR 4 - door in Honey Gold with trim . Only Black 33,000 First to see will buy at £ 895
1973 AVENGER 1500 4 - door Super Beige with Black coachlines . Low trim and
mileage . An immaculate
example
... £ 995 4 - door 1973 ( MOD ) FIAT 128 with Black trim and coach lines . Certainly one of the best 128's we have had the pleasure to own . Offered at £ 995 1972 CORTINA 1300 L 4 - door trim and coachlines . Excel Monza Blue with matching lent condition throughout
£ 895 RENAULT 10 White coachwork with lux urious Black trim once again locally owned and a good example at £ 595 1972 ESCORT 1100 2 - door Irmine white with Black trim . Another local one owner car . Realistically priced at PART EXCHANGES TO CLEAR FROM £ 70 HIRE PURCHASE AND INSURANCE ARRANGED WITH PLEASURE
COUNTY MOTORS
JARROW ROAD , TYNE DOCK , SOUTH SHIELDS
1972
( MOD )
nearer final
one of the sides tipped to go far in the competition suggests that the Mariners themselves have elevated among the strongest teams left in . But cup football being what it is , much depends on a team's form on the day PLUS the ability of a team to adapt to whatever conditions prevail .
It was definitely a case of the latter on Saturday . For
*******
£ 795
1972 MARINA 1.3 4 - door De Luxe in Black Tulip with Red trim . A super and economical car . Only owner from new
one £ 895 1972 MAXI 1750 Glacier White with trim . Navy A very £ 995 clean example at 1972 DATSUN 180B 4 - door in sparkling Orange coach work with matching trim . A superb car at only 1972 CORTINA 1300 2 - door Daytona Yellow with tan trim . Reliability and econ . £ 745 omy for 1973 SKODA S110 4 - door Pale Blue with matching Red trim . This car represents great value for money £ 695 1973 AVENGER 1500 4 - door De White Luxe in Polar Black trim . Another very clean example of these pop ular cars £ 895 1972 ( MOD ) AVENGER 1250 4 - door De Luxe in Beige with Black trim . Excellent value at £ 695 1872 ( MOD ) MARINA 1.3 4 - door saloon Teal Blue with Limeflower trim one private local owner only £ 795 1972 ( Mod ) RENAULT 4 in Silver Metallic with Black tdim . A robust and econo mical car for £ 695 1972 RENAULT 16 TL Polar White with Black trim . One Owner . A superb car for £ 895
with
......
-
3
Telephone 62901
the second successive week officials at the Shields club had attempted to cover in their new stand with roofing material .
But for the second successive week , howling gales took their toll . The makeshift tarpaulin roof was no match for the winds and the work had to be called off .
The gales showed no sign of relenting as kick- off time approached and it became obvious that the tie would be decided on adaptability . Brigg , unfortunately for them and their supporters , did not adapt as well as the Mariners and consequently Shields ' know - how was the deciding factor in the first half .
Indeed , Shields added to Brigg's worries as early as in the seventh minute . Lyn Rutherford's left wing cross found the head of the incoming Ray Young and he steered his header into the nèt .
It was exactly the start Bobby Elwell's men needed . The big crowd was given something to shout about and from then on there was no lack of encouragement .
In the 21st minute Steve Hunter increased the lead . A scramble in the Brigg area ended with Hunter's ten - yard shot taking a deflection off centre - half Martin as it went past goalkeeper Casswell . BRILLIANT
One of the features of the first - half , and for most of the second , was the duel between the 6ft 4in Martin and Shields ' Kenny Parker . the Martin , ex - Scunthorpe player , kept Parker at bay for most of the time , his height giving him the edge
in the air .
The Mariners ' defence played brilliantly in the first half , Brigg only being allowed a couple of genuine chances . Probably the most clear cut fell to Gowling ten minutes from the interval . From six yards he got up to glance a header towards the post but Dick Patterson , his going low collected the ball cleanly . In the middle of the
to
right ,
2
defence Jimmy Compton missed nothing and in midfield , Malcolm Pringle turned in the most stunning performance of his short stay at Shields .
In the first five minutes of the second half Brigg were awarded a penalty for hands . Patterson punched clear but when the ball came straight back and Rutherford , on the ground , touched the ball with his arm . Wrack took the kick and , although Patterson got a touch as he dived to his left , the number four had placed it well enough to
score .
Shields now entered danger period ; an equaliser could have meant the end , but the defence was good enough to keep Brigg out . Sykes did get a shot in from 20 y ards , but the wind carried it wide . With 15 minutes remaining , Brigg were unlucky to lose Martin , the anchor man of their defence . He had sustained an injury to his leg a few minutes earlier and unable to continue . HOPELESS
was
a
Six minutes from time saw the most welcome goal of the season go in for Shields . Hunter put Young through on the right wing and the cross which came over left the defence in a hopeless position .
w as
Casswell was off his line and could only watch Young's effort strike the inside of the far post before crossing the line . The mounting tension removed and the goal proved to be a ' life - saver ' in the final two minutes . Brigg continued to battle for an opening but when they came Bloomer struck the upright and Williams put over the bar from close range . Although
Kenny Parker did not get his name on the scoresheet , the weekend brought even greater success to him . His wife , Marie , gave birth to a 91b 1oz . baby boy on Friday night .
So it's congratulations all round .
Minor soccer
SOUTH TYNE SENIOR LEAGUE LEAGUE CHALLENGE CUP
7 .
QUARTER FINALS Catholic Club 1 , TT Royal 3 ; Simonside 2 , Fellgate Utd 3 ; Metro 3 , Corporation Club 2 : Whitburn JS , Crown Imperial
BOLDON AGED MINERS CUP Perseverance 2 , Hebburn Ran gers 2 .
SOUTH SHIELDS SUNDAY LEAGUE
Rohm and Halas 5 , Bamburgh 1 ; Ford Utd , Swifts 4 ; White Ensign 5 , Westoe Miners 3 ; Mile End 2 , Boldon Lad 2 ; Whiteleas 1 , Plost Office 1 : Vienbure 2 , Allied Services 4 ; Laws Sitores 2 , NALGO 3 ; Transport 3 , Marine and Tech 3 ; Top Club 2 , Westoe Celtic 2 ,
10
3
To which Shields chairman Martin Ford added : " Brigg are a very good side in deed , but on the day we had the edge . Our lads played great stuff in trying conditions - but the con ditions were the same for both teams . I am very proud indeed of the way our team played . They thoroughly deserved their victory .
Brigg manager Brian Strat ford , whose team had con ceded only three goals in 12 league games this season - they are three points clear at the top of the Premier Division of the Lincolnshire Counties League with three games in hand said : " Yes , Shields adapted to the wind far better than we did . We tried much to play too close football in conditions that demanded a more open game . Shields played brilliantly in the condi tions , and on the day I have no complaints . Shields are a very good side in deed . " Shields manager Bobby Elwell , a flu victim , had to leave the celebrations early , but he commented : " I was de lighted with our display . The lads were a credit to the town . South Shields is much very a football minded town , and the way supporters rallied round us was terrific .
" There was a great crowd to cheer us on , but I have always felt that if we put on something worth watch ing the crowds will come to see us . Everybody in the club greatly appreciates the support the town gave us for this match . And I am happy we gave them the right result in return . "
( 2202 P