PREVIEW | SAFC v Gateshead FC & South Shields FC | Local Non-League Expert Mark Carruthers!

FOOTBALL IS BACK, BABY! Yes, Sunderland kick off their pre-season campaign this weekend with our now regular annual jaunt on the metro to take on National League side Gateshead (now played at Hebburn Town FC's ground), and their neighbours from South Tyneside, National League North side South Shields. To get us back underway, we grabbed local non-league footy reporter and expert Mark Carruthers for a chat... What’s the state of non-league footy these days? Are more people going to watch it than ever before? What’s the latest on Gateshead and South Shields? What will they be looking to get out of the friendly? ...and when will Mark finally get to have a cold beer on Saturday?! All of this and more - subscribe to Haway The Podcast so you never miss another episode! [PLEASE NOTE: This episode was recorded prior to the venue change for the Gateshead game, which will now be played at Hebburn Town FC] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices