A former product of the Newcastle United academy, Yannick is a player who offers versatility with the ability to play as a holding midfield player, Centre Back or Left Fullback. Yannick is strong and powerful and another player who is comfortable on the ball and likes to play.
Competition: Northern League First Division Cup
Paul Robinson
2024/25 Sponsor: Brian Shotton
Robbo re-joins the Colliers for the 2024/25 season after a year with Newcastle Blue Star. A veteran winger with plenty of tricks, Robbo was a huge part of Ashington’s success in recent years, scoring twice in Ashington’s 4-1 Northern League Cup final win over Newcastle Benfield in 2022, and then playing a major part in Ashington’s hugely successful 2022/23 campaign as the Colliers won the Cleator Cup, reached the FA Cup 4th Qualifying Round and gained promotion to the Northern Premier League after a 3-0 play-off final win at Glossop North End. After playing professionally with Tranmere Rovers, Grimsby Town and York City early in his career, Paul would go on to win the FA Vase on 3 occasions with Whitley Bay and North Shields. Robbo has also played for Darlington, Blyth Spartans, Bedlington Terriers and Morpeth Town during his illustrious career.
Craig Spooner
2024/25 Sponsor: Gav Perry
Attacking midfielder Spoons is now in his fourth season at Ashington after making the move from North Shields in 2021. A former Newcastle United youngster, Craig went on to play for Whitley Bay and West Auckland Town. A very versatile player that has covered in both full-back positions. A set piece specialist who scored Ashington’s first goal back in the Northern Premier League with a stunning free-kick against Brighouse Town on the opening day last season. Spoons made 39 appearances last season, scoring 5 goals.
Jordan Summerly
2024/25 Sponsor: WOR MARCH FOR MEN
Left back that loves to get forward, Jordan is now in his fourth season at Ashington. Formerly with Blyth Spartans and North Shields, Jordan has won the Northern League Cup, Cleator Cup and promotion to the Northern Premier League during his time at Woodhorn Lane.
Ben Sampson
2024/25 Sponsor: Northumbrian Leisure Ltd
Ben made 35 appearances for the Colliers last season, scoring once in a 2-1 win at Grimsby Borough. A central midfielder that is also comfortable at right-back, Ben is in his second spell at Woodhorn Lane, re-joining the club in 2019 after a brief period at North Shields. A hard working player who has won the ‘player of the season’ award on a number of occasions.
Danny Anderson
Despite his age, Danny has been around the first team squad for a couple of seasons now. Danny is a central midfielder who offers a wide range of passing across varying distances. Danny is comfortable on the ball and looks to help the side play.