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Next Game: Shildon @ Home, Tuesday 9th February 2010,7.30pm Kick Off
LATEST NEWS FROM WOODHORN LANE
Ashington manager Gary Middleton said after his side's 1-1 draw against Penrith on Saturday that he is determined to bring the club and its supporters success.
Ashington made the longest trip of the season backed by a healthy and vociferous away support.
Penrith took the lead in the first half but The Colliers fought back with a goal from Lee Hamilton midway through the second half. Ashington had chances to win it as the game went on but were unable to convert.
Ashington have signed striker Steven Baptist on a months loan from Blue Square Premier side Gateshead.
The promising teenage striker joined Gateshead from Northern League side Birtley Town in February 2009. Baptist is a pacy, left sided striker who has attracted interest from Hartlepool United.
Missed the opening three months of the current campaign due to a broken ankle.
There will be a Bus for Supporters travelling to the Penrith game on Saturday.
The bus leaves Woodhorn Lane at 11.00am which will return from Penrith at 6.00pm.
Tickets are £10 for Adults and £5 for Children.
Please e-mail exec@ashingtonafc.com or phone 07733106224 to book your place.
Due to the postponement of the South Shields fixture on Saturday the Football Club was unable to carry out the intended donation to the Haiti appeal.
This will now be carried out on Saturday 13th February when The Colliers entertain Dunston UTS at Woodhorn Lane.
Todays match between Ashington and South Shields has been postponed due to the overnight snowfall which has covered the pitch and grounds.
An announcement will be made in the coming days with regards to the Haiti appeal for which the club still intends to honour.
The Colliers lost a close fought game 1-0 to league leaders Spennymoor Town at Woodhorn Lane on Tuesday night. The only goal arrived shortly after half time with substitute Michael Rae notching the winner.
Attendance: 234
After a hugely enjoyable morning, Hirst Welfare defeated The Chairmans Select VI on penalties to scoop the tournament title. The game, which after fifteen minutes had ended goalless was settled in the full sized nets from the penalty spot.
After seeing recent events unfold, Ashington Community FC have decided to organise a couple of events to try to raise some money for the people of Haiti, so badly affected by the Earthquake which struck just over a week ago.
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Ashington claimed the double over Morpeth Town with a 2-1 victory at Welfare Park.
Morpeth took the lead through ex Collier Derek Atwell with a superb strike from a free kick. Gareth Bainbridge levelled for Ashington with his own effort from a set piece.
With time running out Glen Taylor finished a good move to win the Colliers all three points.
Tomorrows top of the table clash at Woodhorn Lane has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.
The Colliers now play Seaton Delaval in a friendly on the 3G pitch at the Hirst Welfare with a 1pm Kick Off.The Severe Weather that has hit the North East since mid December has carried on into the New Year whcih means the fixture at Chester-Le-Street and almost certainly all other Northern League games on Saturday are postponed.
Hopefully things will improve soon as it is almost a month since The Colliers last fixture.