By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Ashington manager Nick Gray cut a forlorn figure on Saturday night after his side had been comprehensively defeated 4-0 by Bradford Park Avenue at Woodhorn Lane. On a day to forget, the boss looked on as the promotion chasers cruised into a three goals lead just after the… Read more: NICK GRAY: “I’M GUTTED FOR EVERYONE AT THE CLUB”

By Brian Bennett Chris Reid says he thinks he has got ‘a bit of a point to prove’ when he resumes his Ashington career. Woodhorn Lane manager Nick Gray signed Reid ahead of the Colliers’ away clash against Bishop Auckland on the last Saturday before Christmas – and the tall defender had an  excellent debut.… Read more: CHRIS REID: “I’VE THINK I’VE GOT A BIT OF A POINT TO PROVE”

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Ashington manager Nick Gray is delighted after National League North leaders South Shields agreed to extend a loan deal involving teenage striker Louis Burns for another month. Gray said: “Louis has done smashing for us. He’s come in under difficult circumstances – and it’s always difficult especially for… Read more: NICK GRAY AFTER SECURING THE SERVICES OF LOUIS BURNS FOR ANOTHER MONTH – “I LOVE HIS ATTITUDE, MANNERISM AND TENACITY”

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Ashington manager Nick Gray said at the weekend that his squad need to ‘box on’ in the second half of the season. Gray gave his players the weekend off after Saturday’s home clash against Bridlington Town was postponed due to a frozen and waterlogged surface. It was the… Read more: NICK GRAY: “NOW WE NEED TO BOX ON”

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Ashington’s Marc Ellison was disappointed when news filtered through shortly after lunch time that the Colliers’ clash against local rivals Heaton Stannington scheduled for Friday night had been called off due to a frozen pitch at Willow Park. The 35 year old midfield general said: “I was looking… Read more: MARC ELLISON: “WE COULD HAVE BOUNCED STRAIGHT BACK”