By Brian Bennett Mourners said a fond farewell to former Sunderland AFC footballer Cecil Irwin last week. The Ellington-born defender passed away last month at the age of 83 and the chapel at the Northumberland Woodland Burial & Crematorium at Felton was full to capacity when a service to remember and celebrate his life was held on Friday. When Irwin made… Read more: MOURNERS SAY FAREWELL TO CECIL IRWIN

By Brian Bennett Manager Nick Gray spoke highly about Josh Gilchrist and Karl Ross who picked up the awards at Ashington Football Club’s presentation evening which was held in the clubhouse on Friday. The event was well attended and hosted by interim chair Nicola Sanders-Cooper where volunteers and supporters as well as the players and… Read more: NICK GRAY’S REACTION TO PRESENTATION AWARDS

By Brian Bennett Ashington FC skipper Karl Ross picked up the Supporters Player of the season award at the presentation ceremony in the Woodhorn Lane clubhouse last Friday. The long serving midfielder said afterwards: “Obviously I’m delighted to get the award. I think it’s special because it comes from the supporters who pay their money… Read more: HAPPY ROSS PICKS UP SUPPORTERS AWARD

By Brian Bennett He scored a hat trick for Ashington in their 3-2 NPL East Division victory over Bridlington Town at Woodhorn Lane at the beginning of November – and Josh Gilchrist was celebrating on Friday night after bagging another treble! The midfielder turned striker scooped three awards – Players’ Player of the season; Manager’s… Read more: UNIQUE HAT TRICK FOR GILCHRIST

By Brian Bennett Nick Gray and Liam McIvor spoke in unison after a goal early in the second half by Josh Gilchrist had brought their side a 1-0 victory over Bradford Park Avenue. The result saw the Colliers complete the double for the season over ‘The Avenue’ following a 1-0 win back in September and… Read more: “THAT WIN TODAY WAS FOR THE SUPPORTERS”