Publisher's Synopsis
2018 marked the 40th anniversary of the North East's first FA Vase Final win. Since Newcastle Blue Star's historic 2-1 win over Barton Rovers, 11 sides have added to the legacy left on that famous day at Wembley. Read the inside stories from the likes of four-time winners Whitley Bay, history-makers South Shields and one-time winners North Shields and Dunston UTS. There are record-breaking goals, heart-braking stories and some very familiar faces as we look at the success stories from a competition that the North East non-league scene has taken to its heart.