The Mariners welcome Durham City this evening, Tuesday, March 5th, to Filtrona Park, kick off at 7.3-pm, the weather is fine and a most pleasant evening is in prospect and not withstanding a certain TV attraction, a decent gate is hoped for what no doubt will be an entertaining and interesting game. This is the first occasion for quite some years since the last home encounter between the clubs, and Durham City will be warmly welcomed.Tickets for the club's Race Night Social Evening this coming Saturday, March 9th at the Mariners Club will also be on sale at the club shop, and the club bar, priced at £4 ( which includes a pie and peas supper ) and also by enquiry to 07920 554377 ( Bob Scott ) and 07947 480054 ( Gary Crutwell ). Please do come along and support this club fund raising function, all supporters and their friends etc etc are most cordially welcome, and the club looks forward to the pleasure of your company, thank you indeed.

A point earned in a pretty dire 1-1 draw. Henderson equalising for Shields after former Mariner James Oates opened the scoring for Durham in the second half