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Aaron Morris

BBC One's Football Focus to be broadcast from South Shields Football Club this weekend


All roads lead to South Shields this Saturday (26 March) as BBC One's Football Focus comes to the North East, with an hour-long broadcast taking place from the 1st Cloud Arena.

It is part of the show's On The Road series, which sees presenters travel across the country to present pre-game buildup each Saturday of the English Football Season.

Usual host Alex Scott will be at the North East ground, joined by ex-Swansea City captain Ashley Williams - as well as a variety of South Shields FC guests, including current manager 'Super' Kevin Phillips.

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Although it is predominantly recorded and broadcast from the BBC Sport headquarters in Salford, this season has seen the show travel around - and its Shields stop off this weekend happens on Non-League Day. Other non-league clubs across the country are also expected to feature within the programme itself.

Those tuning in can also expect to hear how Phillips is settling into his new role as manager of South Shields FC, as well as hearing of the club's vast history from experts and supporters.

A spokesperson for South Shields FC, said: "We greatly look forward to welcoming Alex, Ashley and the rest of the Football Focus team to 1st Cloud Arena on Saturday and are proud to have been selected for such an honour.

"We hope our supporters can tune in to see the club recognised on a national stage."

BBC One will show Football Focus live between 12pm and 1pm, and it will also be available to watch via the BBC's official website after.

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