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Official Club Statement  ( link )

Blackbridge assisted the club board on the minority stake, this marks our 12th transaction in England.

Club Profile

South Shields FC is an ambitious North East football club based in South Shields, Tyne and Wear, currently competing in the National League North, the sixth tier of English football. The modern club was reformed in 1974, with roots tracing back to 1888, and has built one of the stronger non-league platforms in the region. The club plays at the 1st Cloud Arena, a c.4,000-capacity stadium with recent infrastructure investment, including a new main stand opened in 2022. Located close to Newcastle and Sunderland, South Shields combines strong local identity, a loyal fanbase and access to a large regional football catchment. With recent ownership discussions involving an international investment group, the club has clear potential to build further on its National League North status and community base.

May 30, 2026

Blackbridge Sports LLC Facilitates Takeover in South Shields FC by US Investor

Official Club Statement  ( link ) Blackbridge assisted the club board on the minority stake, this marks our 12th transaction in England. Club Profile South Shields […]
February 26, 2026

Blackbridge Sports LLC Facilitates Takeover of Glenavon FC by UK-US Consortium

Official Club Statement ( link ) Blackbridge assisted the club board on the sale, This marks our 1st transaction in Northern Ireland. Club Profile Glenavon FC is a […]
January 27, 2026

Blackbridge Sports LLC Facilitates Takeover of Kelty Hearts FC by US Consortium

Official Club Statement ( link ) Blackbridge assisted the club board on the sale alongside Cesare Marchetti, Intermezzo Sports Ltd. This marks our 2nd transaction in […]
December 26, 2025

Blackbridge Sports LLC Facilitates Minority Stake Investment in Johnstone Burgh FC by US Investor

Official Club Statement ( link ) Blackbridge assisted the club board on the minority stake, this marks our 1st transaction in Scotland.   Club Profile Johnstone […]