Jarrow on historic quest for FA Vase

THE Ebac Northern League’s quest to regain the FA Vase kicks off tonight.

Whickham go looking for their first win in any competition this season tonight when they host Jarrow FC.

Jarrow joint-manager David Bell is looking forward to creating a little piece of club history as they make their first-ever appearance in the Vase.

He said: “We are really looking forward to this game as it represents a piece in our recent history as it is our first venture in the Vase.”

Jarrow have an injury doubt over captain Jordan Mellish but James Wilson and Paul Muir return to the squad.

Hebburn Town are one of the early favourites to win the Vase and they start their Road to Wembley with a visit to Eccleshill United.

Manager Scott Oliver revealed that Luke Sullivan is still out with an eye injury but goalkeeper Steven Hubery returns after a hernia operation.

Four-time Vase winners Whitley Bay are at full-strength for their trip to Esh Winning.

North Shields could hand a debut to former Bay player David Hall when they host Consett in an all-Northern League Division One tie.

Heaton Stannington could have goalkeeper Dan Regan back for their trip to 2012 Vase winners Dunston UTS.

Ian Chandler is steeped in Vase pedigree after winning the competition once as a player and three times as a manager and he kicks off his attempts to win the competition for a fifth time when his Bishop Auckland side entertain Newton Aycliffe.

Guisborough Town and Bedlington Terriers face former Northern League opposition when they travel to Stokesley SC and Darlington RA.

Seaham Red Star are without striker Warren Byrne for their trip to Durham City and Ryhope CW could name new signing Jack Walker in their side for their game at Chester-le-Street Town.

Billingham Synthonia will look to avoid becoming the third Northern League side beaten by Knaresborough Town this season and neighbours Billingham Town travel to Yorkshire to face Campion.

There is an all-Division Two tie as Willington head to Northallerton Town and Thornaby face an away tie at Thackley.