Park had to win this game against Old Crocs to stand any chance of remaining in North 2 East next season, but despite opening the scoring and having most of the second half possession, it was the home side that ran out eventual winners.

Back to back wins for Park sees daylight from bottom side Sheffield, but Horden and Rovers both win making the relegation issue a dog fight which will probably go to the last game of the season.

One disgruntled home supporter commented after the game, "Sheffield were lucky to get nil", and although harsh, the home side rarely looked like scoring, as Percy Park completed the double over the South Yorkshire side.

If proof were needed that global warming has not yet reached North Shields, last nights game in Artic conditions, could provide the answers. Some supporters at least, braved the conditions for the first half before retreating to the warmth of the clubhouse.