By Brian Bennett

Ashington’s latest signing, Bailey Geliher says it’s important that the Colliers bounce back after Saturday’ 2-0 defeat at the hands of Cleethorpes Town.

The Durham-born 19 year old signed during the week from Ebac Northern League first division side Whickham and said of the move: “I was excited when Nick Gray (Ashington manager) spoke to me about joining but with having a new born baby, my mind has been on other things! However I’m really happy to be here and happy to get started.”

Consett-based Geliher, who works as a stonemason, came on for his debut 12 minutes into the second half of Saturday’s clash against the league leaders and got a taste of football at Northern Premier League level for the first time: “I’m really looking forward to the challenge,” he added, “It wasn’t a good start today but we’ve just got to bounce back on Tuesday against Newcastle Blue Star in the quarter final of the Newcastle Flooring Northumberland Senior Cup.”