Bebside find smart Alex far too clever; ALL THE LATEST FROM THE SUNDAY FOOTBALL LEAGUE SCENE IN THE REGION AS THE SEASON GETS INTO FULL SWING Synergy Blyth and Wansbeck Sunday Lg

Evening Chronicle (Newcastle, England), Sept 20, 2008

THE Alexandra North Shields scored six without reply against Bebside in the Saints Shield.

On target for the Alex were Chris Appleby (2), Andy Hale (2), Jay Hussain and Adam Bachelor.

Cramlington Brockwell Celtic lost at home 3-2 against Rockcliffe Arms in the Premier Division.

Dan Tueart and Adam Bairn notched for the Celtic, while goals came from Jonathan Hall, Simon Goulay and Gavin Hattrick for the Rockcliffe.

Glen Taylor scored both counters for Ashington RAOB in their 2-0 win at North Shields Albert.

In Division One, the Ashington derby ended all square with the Mortimer and White House sharing eight goals.

Stephen Sinclair, Ross Waldy, Martin Humble and an own goal made up the Mortimer tally.

Stephen Rennison nabbed three for White House with another from Nigel Swann.

The only other game played in this division was The Eagle's 1-0 win over New Hartley Hastings, Stephen Matthewson on target.

North Shields Gunner bagged six in their Division Two fixture at home against Blyth Pullman.

Alan Langlands, Paul Noon and Alan Storey each netted two goals.

Royal Tavern and Cowpen Percy Arms drew 3-3.

Stephen Elsey converted two and Michael Rutherford also notched for the Tavern. Stephen Riddell scored two and James Hyman one for the Percy.

The Northern Ashington overcame Blyth Waterloo 4-2.

Lee Sparrow netted two for Northern, also scoring were Scott Murray and Richard Brown, while Waterloo's counters came courtesy of Jason Hamilton and Jamie Summers.

Bedlington Grapes beat High Street 2-1 with efforts from John Appleby and Chris Piriz. Dean Fitch replied for High Street.