They are heading into Christmas as promotion challengers in Northern League Division Two, but what has Blyth AFC joint-manager Jon McDonald made of his time at the club so far?

CHRISTMAS SPECIAL - Blyth AFC joint-manager Jon McDonald

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We were joined by former Newcastle Blue Star striker Paul Dixon and Hebburn Town manager Kevin Bolam to discuss a weekend of contrasting fortunes across the North East Non-League scene.

We also preview the likes of Darlington's FA Cup First Round replay against Walsall, Hebburn Town's crucial top four clash at Stockton Town and FA Trophy ties for the likes of Blyth Spartans, Gateshead and Spennymoor Town.

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Former Newcastle Blue Star striker Paul Dixon and South Shields captain Jon Shaw joined us in the Nova Radio studio to discuss the latest goings on in the North East Non-League scene.

Up for discussion are the managerial appointments at Hartlepool United and Whickham, the FA Cup Second Round draw, the FA Trophy Third Round draw and the latest across the leagues.

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Mark is joined in the Nova Radio North East studio by former Newcastle Blue Star striker Paul Dixon and former North Shields assistant manager Andy Bowman to assess the latest news in the North East Non-League scene

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We were joined in the Nova Radio studio by Paul Dixon and Jon McDonald to look at the week ahead in North East non-league football

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JPI Media's Ross Gregory and South Shields midfielder Phil Turnbull discuss why the non-league game is so special and what is offers players, volunteers and supporters ahead of the tenth annual Non-League Day.

CHRISTMAS SPECIAL - Blyth AFC joint-manager Jon McDonald

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