Is there anything better than a Geordie on the St James' turf?
I’ve been watching this club for many years, and while I’ve loved the "Messiahs" and the world-class imports, nothing hits quite like seeing a local lad come through the ranks.
From the Gazza era and the Ameobi years to watching Dan Burn lead the line and Lewis Miley bossing midfields at 17—there’s a different kind of electricity in the air when one of our own is on that pitch. They don’t just play for the points; they play for the city because they know exactly what it feels like to sit in the stands and dream of being out there.
Right now, with the squad looking a bit thin and the injuries piling up, I’m looking at the Academy again. Whether it’s giving Ben Parkinson a crack or seeing who the next "Miley" is, I truly believe the soul of this club is built on local grit.
Eddie Howe gets it. Sir Bobby got it. King Kev lived it.
If you could pick ONE former Geordie player to put into this current XI to give us that "local spark" back, who is it?
🏁 Alan Shearer (The obvious choice – we need those goals!)
🏁 Peter Beardsley (Pure magic and work rate)
🏁 Steve Watson (The ultimate pro)
🏁 Sean Longstaff (Covered so much ground)
Let’s celebrate the lads who grew up dreaming of the Black and White stripes. Who’s your all-time favorite "One of our Own"? 👇
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Yesterday we made presentations to @LewNaylor23 and @Mawbes who both recently passed the 350 appearance mark for the club.
Pictured are former skippers @richmintoft and @StuHill89 alongside former manager Craig Butler who gave Lew and Cal their debuts.
#LocalLads
What a cracker of derby between
@DowntonFC and @Lavvyfc great atmosphere at the nest with both sets of supporters before during and after the game.
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Presentation night!!
It was a great evening celebrating our successful season, winning the league title and completing another season together. #caeraufamily#locallads#community