Ryton 0 Whitley Bay 2
skilltrainingltd Northern Football League Division 1
At: Kingsley Park
Kick-off: 3-00 pm
Admission: £5; Programme: £1 (32 pages)
Attendance: 240 (headcount)
Weather: sunny after pre-match heavy rain
Duration: first-half: 46:55; second-half: 46:53
As the family went to the Newcastle Metro Centre so I headed a few miles east to Ryton. The visitors Whitley Bay, the current FA Vase holder, brought the famous trophy with them, and it was photo opportunity not to be missed. Heavy rain before kick-off preceded a goalless first half of few scoring opportunities though Ryton did miss a penalty a few minutes before the interval. But Whitley Bay took the lead soon after the restart and added a second goal to get their league season off to a winning start.Ryton (blue and black stripes / black / blue): 1. Ben Starford, 2. Ryan Bell, 3. Andrew Dobby, 4. Craig Marron, 5. Ian Davidson, 6. John Parker, 7. Dave Burrell, 8. Craig Robson (capt), 9. Mark Davison, 10. Liam McBryde, 11. Andrew Inness. Subs: 12. James Allsopp (for Marron, 76), 13gk. Leonard French (not used), 14. Craig Knowlson (for Davidson, ht), 15. Robinson (for McBryde, 73), 16. Wansell (not used).
Whitley Bay (yellow/yellow/yellow): 1. Tom Kindley, 2. Callum Anderson, 3. David Pounder, 4. Craig McFarlane, 5. Smith, 6. Gary Ormston, 7. Paul Chow, 8. Damon Robson (capt), 9. Lee Kerr, 10. Adam Johnson, 11. Paul Robinson. Subs: 12. Phil Bell (not used), 13. Hayes (not used), 14. Gareth Williams, 15. Bainbridge (for Robinson, 83), 16. Brian Rowe (for Anderson, 61).
Referee: A. Backhouse.
Assistants: n/k
Goals:
0-1 Paul Robinson (48)
0-2 Adam Johnson (59)
Cards:
Ryton: John Parker (YC, 64)
Whitley Bay: Callum Anderson (YC, 9)
