With it's double figure scorelines, questionable head-height decisions and next-goal-winner rule. You can't beat goals from the halfway line, silky stepovers and cheeky nutmegs, or the great workout this indoor game provides. If 11-a-side is the beautiful game, 5-a-side is for the love of the game.

GO Gateshead has regulation 5-a-side courts available at Gateshead Leisure Centre, Gateshead International Stadium and Birtley Leisure Centre.

For those that want to play the smaller sided game outdoors, Gateshead International Stadium's 3G pitch provides an all-weather surface that replicates the feel of grass, with a shock absorption layer to minimise impact on joints.