2018 marked the 40th anniversary of the North East's first FA Vase Final win. Since Newcastle Blue Star's historic 2-1 win over Barton Rovers in 1978, there have been 11 sides from the region that have added to the legacy started on that famous day at Wembley. Read the inside stories from the likes of four-time winners Whitley Bay, history-makers South Shields and one-time winners North Shields and Dunston UTS. There are record-breaking goals, heart-breaking stories and some very familiar faces as we look at the success stories from a competition that the North East non-league scene has taken to its heart.