On behalf of everyone at Ashington AFC, I would like to place on record our sincere thanks to Kevin Chapman, who has had to step away from his role as the club’s physiotherapist due to increased work commitments.

Since joining the club, Kev has been an invaluable member of the backroom team. His professionalism, knowledge and commitment to the players and staff have been outstanding, and he has played a huge part in supporting the squad both on and off the pitch.

Kev has recently been offered a full-time role within the NHS Trust and, alongside running his own practice, he understandably feels that he can no longer give the role at Ashington the time and commitment it deserves. Whilst we are disappointed to see him step away, we are incredibly proud of the opportunity he has been given and wish him every success in this next chapter.

Typical of the person he is, Kev has already offered to continue helping the club on an ad hoc basis whenever he is able, and I know that support will be greatly appreciated by everyone involved.

Kev will be greatly missed around the club and I would like to thank him personally for everything he has done for Ashington AFC.

As a result, the club will now begin the process of recruiting a new physiotherapist. Anyone interested in the role, or wishing to find out more, is invited to contact me at ian.skinner@ashingtonafc.com.

Ian Skinner
Head of Football
Ashington AFC