By Brian Bennett Ashington’s interim manager Marc Ellison didn’t beat about the bush when he delivered his postmatch verdict following the Colliers 5-0 defeat against promotion chasing Matlock Town in Derbyshire on Saturday. “We knew coming into today we were up against a really good side,” he said, “In an ideal world you’re thinking maybe… Read more: MARC ELLISON: “MATLOCK WERE BETTER THAN US IN EVERY DEPARTMENT”

By Brian Bennett Picture the scene! Ashington are desperately trying to avoid relegation from the East Division of the Pitching In Northern Premier League. In their penultimate home clash of the season against Heaton Stannington on Bank Holiday Monday, they miss an early penalty; go a goal behind, then after equalising, conjure up a winner… Read more: WILSON DEFIES DOCTORS ADVICE TO SPEARHEAD CRUCIAL ASHINGTON WIN

By Brian Bennett Marc Ellison thought his side were outstanding in the second half as they churned out a 2-1 win over Heaton Stannington on Bank Holiday Monday. However Ashington’s interim boss could not heap enough praise onto the supporters of the Woodhorn Lane club describing them as being ‘absolutely tremendous’ as they drove their… Read more: MARC ELLISON: “I’VE GOT TO MENTION THE SUPPORTERS AGAIN – THEY WERE ABSOLUTELY TREMENDOUS TODAY AND DROVE US ON WHEN WE NEEDED IT”

By Brian Bennett Ashington interim boss Marc Ellison was naturally disappointed after his side went down to a single goal defeat against Hallam at Sandygate on Saturday. Blustery conditions spoilt the clash which was settled in the fourth minute when Leon Salmon-Howarth netted with a header at the near post. Ellison said: “It was a… Read more: MARC ELLISON: “IT’S ABOUT CONSISTENCY NOW”

By Brian Bennett Ashington interim manager Marc Ellison was pleased that his side extended their unbeaten run to four matches but disappointed that they conceded a late equaliser in the local derby encounter against Blyth Town which finished all square at 2-2 on Tuesday night. Ellison’s side twice went in front in the contest through… Read more: MARC ELLISON: “AT THIS LEVEL WE NEED MORE”