By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie
Ashington striker Jay Errington said that he was still ‘buzzing’ after scoring his first goal for the club in the 1-1 draw against Ossett United at the Ingfield Stadium on Saturday.
The 20 year old was on hand to steer home the rebound after a shot from Wilson Kneeshaw had been partially blocked by Ossett United ‘keeper Ally Hughes.
“I’m still buzzing,” commented Errington an hour after the game, “I saw the ball coming towards me but didn’t spot the ‘keeper. I just looked at the goal and instinctively put the ball into the back of the net.”
It looked likely that Errington’s goal – which arrived midway in the first half – was going to be the match winner until the home side netted a 92nd minute equaliser through defender Jamie Sharman: “It was just one of those free kicks and was harsh on us because I thought we deserved all three points, “he added, “Now I can’t wait for our next game on Tuesday against Bishop Auckland. Hopefully we can push on and get the result we want.”
North Shields-born Errington – a teaching assistant – concluded: “I love it at Ashington. The lads are great and the management are top class.”
Ashington joint head coach Andy Coyles said: “It was great goal by Jay. He was in the right place at the right time and took it well. He’s obviously young and is still learning the game and he’s in a great environment at Ashington. He’ll have a lot of guidance and good support and he’s in a special place to ply his trade.”