Nathan Bell

Media Assistant at South Shields FC | Social Media Manager at South Shields FC Women

South Shields FC Women

Take a look at my written portfolio working with South Shields FC Women, who compete in the fifth-tier of the women's football pyramid, in the NERWFL Premier Division.

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May: "I can't wait to get back out there" with SSFC Women

This article was published in The Mariner, South Shields FC's matchday programme, ahead of the men's pre-season friendlies against Shildon AFC, Carlisle United, Consett AFC and Newcastle United U21s.The lasses’ pre-season schedule gets underway in early August ahead of another testing NERWFL Premier Division campaign - needless to say, May is looking forward to it.“I’ve spent some quality time with family, had a break away on a brilliant holiday and now I’m feeling fresh and ready to go again.”“...
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"It's good to be back" with SSFC Women, says Wootten

The lasses returned to training this week ahead of another testing NERWFL Premier Division campaign, which starts in exactly one month’s time. Although the time off was well-served, the team are no doubt looking forward to getting stuck in with the pre-season programme.“It’s always nice to have a break after the season especially when it’s so hectic towards the end but I do miss it when we’re away.”It’s been a fine week all round given England’s victory against Spain in the UEFA Euro 2025 final...
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2025/26 fixtures revealed for SSFC Women

South Shields Women's fixtures have been revealed for the upcoming 2025/26 NERWFL Premier Division campaign.The lasses begin their eighth season in this division with a home game against York RI AFC Ladies on Sunday, August 31st.Their first away visit of the season comes a week later on Sunday, September 7th when they visit Spennymoor Town Ladies.Sunderland West End Ladies are next (at home), followed by Thornaby Women (away), Wallsend BC Women (home) and Alnwick Town Ladies (away).As things sta...
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SSFC Women have "a lot to be optimistic about" according to Miller

South Shields Women Co-Head Coach Alex Miller says the team has "a lot to be optimistic about" ahead of the start of their pre-season programme next week.The lengthy off-season break is almost at an end and that brings a lot of excitement about what is to come, but in some ways it is the perfect opportunity to look back and reflect on what has happened over the past 12 months.“As coaches, the work never fully stops in the off-season, but having a bit of space has allowed us to look ahead and rea...
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SSFC Women to hold Senior Team Trials in July 2025

South Shields FC Women will be holding Senior Team Trials towards the end of July 2025.The trials will be open for both the First Team and Reserve Team squads on the following dates:If you are interested in attending or you would like to learn more about our female pathway, please reach out to Sophie Clough via email at sophie.clough@southshieldsfc.co.uk.

South Shields FC Women will be holding Senior Team Trials towards the end of July 2025.

South Shields FC Women will be holding Senior Team T...
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SSFC Women confirms 2025/26 retained list

South Shields FC Women can confirm its list of retained players ahead of the 2025/26 season.It's shaping up to be another exciting campaign and we can't wait to get back to action in the coming weeks with our group of returning players.Five players have departed the club over the off-season period: Sophie Greener, Olivia Mole, Erin Naylor, Zoe Norton and Jess Spark.The club would like to put on record its thanks to those who are leaving and we wish them nothing but the very best for the future,...
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SSFC Women aim to "build on" historic 24/25 campaign, says Clough

This article was published in The Mariner, South Shields FC's matchday programme, ahead of the men's friendly against Sunderland AFC on Saturday, July 12th, 2025.The lasses finished in fourth place in the NERWFL Premier Division for the third season running, a feat made possible by their strong run of four wins during their final six games.They also reached the semi-final of the Durham FA Women’s Cup, losing only to eventual double winners, Chester-le-Street Town Ladies.A match that will live lo...
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South Shields FC Women confirms pre-season schedule

We can now confirm South Shields Women's pre-season schedule ahead of the 2025/26 season.The lasses will return to action, after a lengthy off-season break, with a visit to the current NERWFL Premier Division champions, Chester-le-Street Town Ladies, on Sunday, August 10th. A kick-off time has yet to be confirmed for the fixture, but full match details will be shared once known.Three days later, the Mariners will face Durham Women PGA away from home for a 7:30pm kick-off on Wednesday, August 13t...
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South Shields FC Women to launch domestic full-time 16-19 female college football programme

We’re thrilled to announce that we’re launching a new domestic full-time college football programme for females aged 16-19, starting this September!This is just another step in our commitment to nurturing our female pathway and providing more opportunities for women and girls to excel in football.Here’s what you can expect from this programme:Regular high-level training to keep you in top shape.Competitive fixtures to test your skills and push yourself.Individual player development plans to help...
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Natalie May's end of season letter to the SSFC Women fans

Natalie May has written an end of season message for the South Shields FC Women fans - please take the time to read her letter! Firstly, I want to say a massive thank you to our coaches, Sophie and Alex, for all of their dedicated time and efforts they have put into the team and us as individual players this season. Personally my confidence has grown massively on the pitch and you can see the growth in this area throughout the team with the support from both of them. I am really looking forward...
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Gowans speaks after SSFC Women's Alnwick Town defeat

Goals by Catherine Johnston and Libby Rees condemned the lasses to their first loss in seven matches on the final day, which followed a hectic run of six games in 22 days.“Of course that’s not how we wanted to end our season,” she said, “but I think after a packed couple of weeks everybody was ready to finish the season off and recover.”This season has largely been one of transition for the team, with a number of personnel changes on and off the field.The schedule itself has been a mixed bag too...
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SSFC Women to hold open training sessions ahead of the 2025/26 season

South Shields FC Women will be holding open training sessions ahead of the 2025/26 season.Players aged 16 and over are invited to register their interest for these sessions, which will be game based with technical elements.They will be held on the following dates at the 3G pitch adjacent to 1st Cloud Arena (NE32 3UP) between 8:25pm and 9:25pm:If you think you have what it takes to play on our women’s first team, or if you simply want to come out and meet new people, while enjoying playing the ga...
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An end of season message from Sophie Clough and Alex Miller

South Shields Women co-head coaches Sophie Clough and Alex Miller have penned an open letter to the supporters following the conclusion of the 2024/25 season.The following note was printed in yesterday's edition of The Mariner, South Shields FC's matchday programme, to commemorate everybody's efforts this season.As co-head coaches, we have had the immense privilege of leading a team that’s not only passionate and dedicated, but also supported by one of the most loyal fan bases we could ever ask...
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SSFC Women finish their season against Alnwick Town this Sunday

The lasses are hoping to end their history-making season - which saw them reach the second round proper of the Adobe Women’s FA Cup for the first ever time, as well as make the DCFA Women’s Cup semi-finals - with three points against a resolute Alnwick outfit.When the two teams met last month, it was Alnwick who claimed the three points, in a 3-1 victory - Zoe Norton’s strike just before the final whistle was later voted our goal of the month.Due to Shields’ 4-4 draw against Wallsend BC Women on...
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Wootten: Wallsend BC draw "a hard one to take" for SSFC Women

It marked a sudden end to the team’s winning streak, which saw them claim maximum points during each of their last four outings.“Yeah,” she reflected, “I think we are disappointed to not take away three points from the game.“Especially after being on such a good run during the last few games, it’s a hard one to take.”There were positives to take from the game, however - the team’s prolificacy in front of goal continued with four goals scored, from three different goalscorers.That was an area whi...
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SSFC Women face Wallsend BC in midweek league clash

Shields take to the Kirkley Park lights for their second midweek match of the season, after their 2-0 win against Sunderland West End Ladies at 1st Cloud Arena a fortnight ago. The lasses head into the game full of confidence after their big 6-2 away win against Spennymoor Town Ladies on Sunday.Wallsend BC, meanwhile, were last in action on Sunday, April 6th, in a 5-0 defeat against table-toppers Chester-le-Street Town Ladies.A win could give the Mariners every chance of finishing the season in...
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Legg hails SSFC Women teammates for "stand-out performance" against Moors

Their 6-2 win at The Brewery Field extended Shields’ winning streak to four in a row, as the lasses turned up the heat in a display they can rightfully be proud of. “I think it was a stand-out performance for all of us and the score proved that,” she reflected.“We all stuck together as a team from the very start, right up until the full-time whistle. “We did well in every area on the pitch, whether that was defending or attacking, we broke Spennymoor down and didn’t give them much room to play....
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Sophie Clough speaks after SSFC Women's Moors thrashing

“Fantastic, I think it’s great to get another win, a fourth win in a row, and it was a fantastic team performance again.“A lot of different goalscorers on the scoresheet too and so just another great team win.” Q: These games are always full of passion - did the red card change things from your perspective and how do you think they reacted to that out there?“Yeah, definitely, and that was one thing that, coming into the game we had spoken about.“We spoke about it in the week of just, ‘don’t get...
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SSFC Women visit The Brewery Field for Moors encounter

South Shields Women travel to Spennymoor Town Ladies this Sunday for the first of three crucial NERWFL Premier Division games (2pm kick-off).Shields head into the game full of confidence following their recent three-game winning streak, which featured a double against Harrogate Town AFC Women and a win against Sunderland West End Ladies under the 1st Cloud Arena floodlights. The Moors are also coming into the game strong, fresh off the back of a 7-1 away win against bottom-placed Hull United Wom...
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White: SSFC Women's "hard work paid off" after Harrogate Town win

Ellie White has said that the “hard work paid off” for South Shields Women after they picked up their third successive win at the weekend.The lasses rounded up a perfect week with a 2-0 win against Harrogate Town AFC Women, their second win against the side in a matter of eight days.Those wins were sandwiched between a 2-0 win at 1st Cloud Arena versus Sunderland West End Ladies - White says that the mood in the camp is positive following a very successful spell.“Yeah, everyone was happy to get...
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SSFC Women play Harrogate Town for the second time in eight days

South Shields Women return to Harton Welfare this Sunday when they play Harrogate Town AFC Women for the second time in just over a week (2pm kick-off). The lasses played in front of a bumper crowd of 918 supporters at The Exercise Stadium last Saturday, where goals by Jen Wootten, Natalie May and Eve Gatens sealed a 3-0 victory for the Mariners. They then followed that up with a 2-0 win against Sunderland West End Ladies at 1st Cloud Arena on Wednesday night, with goals scored by Annece Legg an...
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Norton: SSFC Women's positive momentum is "definitely working in our favour!"

South Shields Women’s Zoe Norton has said that things are “working in our favour” following Wednesday night’s win under the floodlights. The lasses defeated Sunderland West End Ladies 2-0 at 1st Cloud Arena to pick up their second consecutive win, in this all-important end of season run-in.Norton spoke after the game about how she, as well as her teammates, found the experience.“It’s always great to play under the lights, especially at 1st Cloud, so to get the three points we deserved felt amazi...
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SSFC Women host Sunderland West End Ladies at 1st Cloud Arena

It is the first of two successive midweek matches for the lasses, as they look to finish the NERWFL Premier Division season in style over these next few weeks. They will no doubt be in high spirits following Saturday night’s 3-0 victory against Harrogate Town AFC Women, in front of more than 900 supporters at The Exercise Stadium. Sunderland West End come into the game following an impressive 5-1 home win against Wallsend BC Women - Jessica Ellison bagged a hat-trick while Isla Maggs netted two....
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Greener: "It was only a matter of time until SSFC Women got out of the rough patch"

Sophie Greener says that fortunes were going to turn for South Shields Women at some point, and she was delighted to have made it happen on Saturday night. She provided Eve Gatens with the team’s third goal of the evening, as the lasses confidently put aside any past struggles with a well-earned 3-0 victory against Harrogate Town AFC Women.After a few weeks without a game, and a little while longer without a victory under their belt, it was easy to see why the lasses were so relieved and overjoy...
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