No Internationals As Paper-Thin Squad Hold Gateshead To Draw!

Last updated : 22 July 2008 By Footy Mad - Editor
This fixture at at Gateshead International Stadium is usually a regular event, in the hope of adding to Gateshead's coffers.

But there were no "big guns" on show as Newcastle United reserves (rather than Newcastle XI) were held to a 1-1 draw by the Conference North outfit.

Callum Morris, Ben Tozer and Fraser Forster were involved again, just as they were against Hartlepool on Saturday.

The young Magpies went a goal down on eight minutes, and were outplayed for much of the match before they finally equalised through defender Darren Lough.

Adam Sadler: "Credit to Gateshead manager Ian Bogie and his side but we know these games are about fitness more than anything else."

Ian Bogie will be fondly remembered by Toon fans during his three-year stint at the club between 1986 and 1989, making 18 appearances for the club.

The "sun-bed kid". Possibly the only orange player in the Football League.

Said to become the 'new Gazza' but it never happened. Drifted down the leagues.

Signed from Wallsend Boys Club and left to go to Preston North End. Had loads of ability, but seemed more concerned about his appearance than getting his shorts dirty.