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This will certainly have meant that any supporters
attending their matches will have been well entertained and
should encourage more of the local community to get behind
the side. This in turn has the potential to provide them with
a valuable source of additional revenue which is particularly
important in the current financial climate.
Ponteland United is not a club to focus solely upon their
senior section however and this is reflected by the fact that they
also run a number of youth sides. These teams look to provide
young players from the local community with an opportunity
to play the game in a safe and enjoyable environment whilst
helping them to reach their full potential.
It is important for any club looking to be successful over a
sustained period of time to be able to produce their own talent
and this is an area they appear to have covered. It will certainly
be exciting to see how their youngsters can progress over the
coming years.
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Blackbird Ponteland
Historic and cosy gastropub, located in
the heart of Ponteland
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In order to help make sure that these players enjoy a
smooth transition into the senior game they also run a reserve
side. This allows them to gain experience of adult level football
even if they are not yet considered ready for first team action
which can be an important step in the development process.
Another benefit of having an extra side is that it allows
the first team to benefit from far greater strength in depth. If
they are ever left short on numbers through injury or work
commitments they have the option of calling up replacements
with a limited amount of disruption.
There is much to admire about Ponteland United FC as
they continue to play an important role in the local community.
If they continue in the same manner they should be able to look
forwards to a bright and successful future for many years to
come.
IF there is one fixture that should be on every fan’s list this
season – it is a trip to The Blackbird.
Dating back to the 13th century, this Ponteland pub is full to
the brim with character and charm and the perfect setting in
which to settle down with a pint of real ale and reflect on the
season’s scoresheet.
A place to meet up with friends, sample some spectacular gins
– we have 73 in all – and raise a toast to the beautiful game.
And a place in which superb food - carefully chosen, skilfully
cooked and beautifully presented – takes centre stage.
Under head chef Ralph Hellens, The Blackbird’s menu has
become one of the finest in the area with ingredients chosen
for their seasonality and quality.
All the tastes and textures of autumn and winter can be found
here, from pheasant, venison and cider cured salmon to a
rainbow of vegetables such as winter Savoy, wild mushrooms
and fennel.
Light, aromatic broths are the perfect way to keep winter chills
at bay, while our Blackbird beef burger, with bacon, Monterey
Jack cheese, a brioche bun, beer battered onion rings and
hand cut chips is the perfect aprés match treat.
Our creativity doesn’t begin and end with meat and game
either, with exquisitely delicate and flavourful herb terrines,
gently cooked baby vegetables, hand-picked pea shoots and
fragrant citrus sauces.
And, because nothing will ever really beat a gorgeous dessert,
let us tempt you with homemade sticky toffee pudding, warm
chocolate brownies, iced coconut parfait and a superb
cheeseboard laden with the very best Northumbrian produce.
So, whether you are drowning your sorrows after a bad day
for the team or celebrating a spectacular final whistle score,
choose The Blackbird, where extra time is always a pleasure.