By Brian Bennett Ashington’s joint interim manager Karl Ross spoke of his delight with the character which the players showed as they forced a 2-2 draw against Bridlington Town at Woodhorn Lane on Tuesday evening. The Colliers twice found themselves trailing in the contest to goals by Seasiders skipper Tom Allan with Louis Burns scoring… Read more: KARL ROSS: “THE LADS SHOWED GREAT CHARACTER TO COME BACK TWICE TO GET A POINT”

By Brian Bennett Ashington interim manager Marc Ellison pulled no punches following his sides’ 5-2 defeat by Newton Aycliffe on Friday night. Ellison described the reverse as being a ‘defensive horror show’ and said the players have not got to feel sorry for themselves whilst asking them for ‘better character and desire.’ “It was a… Read more: MARC ELLISON: “IT WAS A BIT OF A DEFENSIVE HORROR SHOW”

By Brian Bennett Ashington interim boss Marc Ellison kept his postmatch comments to a minimum after the Colliers had played out an uninspiring goalless draw against Grimsby Borough on Saturday. The Mariners arrived at Woodhorn Lane one point behind the Wansbeck outfit but in truth, the game had a 0-0 look about it with the… Read more: MARC ELLISON: “WE’LL TAKE THE POSITIVES OF A POINT AND PREPARE FOR FRIDAY AT AYCLIFFE”

Every year on March 8, the world pauses to recognise the achievements, resilience, and impact of women across every part of society. International Women’s Day is more than a date in the calendar — it is a celebration of progress, a recognition of those who paved the way, and a reminder of the work still… Read more: INTERNATIONAL WOMER’S DAY 2026

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Ashington’s interim manager Marc Ellison hailed his sides 1-0 win over Consett at Woodhorn Lane on Tuesday night and said “it was great to give the crowd something to shout about.” Over 400 came through the gate on an evening which gradually saw a dip in temperature but… Read more: MARC ELLISON: “WE’RE STARTING TO LOOK LIKE A PROPER TEAM LATELY”

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Ashington’s versatile defender or midfielder Ryan Wombwell hailed the gritty performance by his team-mates following their 1-0 victory over Garforth Town on Saturday. Now the 24 year old – who netted the only goal of the game ten minutes into the second half – says the squad need… Read more: RYAN WOMBWELL: “IT WAS A GREAT WIN – BUT WE NEED TO START WINNING OUR HOME GAMES”

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie A smiling Marc Ellison emerged from the dressing room on Saturday and described his sides 1-0 victory over Garforth Town as being ‘a big, big win.’ Ryan Wombwell scored the only goal of the game ten minutes into the second half but the Colliers had to play out… Read more: MARC ELLISON: “IT’S A BIG, BIG WIN FOR US AND I WAS VERY PROUD OF EVERY SINGLE PLAYER”

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Ashington’s interim boss Marc Ellison admitted that his side had come up short against promotion chasers Emley on Tuesday night – but praised the players for their efforts and said that ‘a draw would probably have been a fair result.’ Josh Gilchrist gave the Colliers the lead in… Read more: MARC ELLISON: “I THOUGHT A DRAW WOULD PROBABLY HAVE BEEN A FAIR RESULT”

Saturday hurt. No hiding from that. It was our heaviest defeat in 20 years and our heaviest home defeat in 33 years. We know many of you paid £10 to watch it. That isn’t lost on us. The Consett game has already been postponed twice, both very late on. So we want to try and… Read more: ASHINGTON AFC V. CONSETT AFC

By Brian Bennett Marc Ellison – appointed alongside Karl Ross as Ashington’s interim management team – described the 8-0 drubbing by Northern Premier League East Division league leaders Redcar Athletic on Saturday as being ‘a humbling experience’ and one which he hopes he will never have to face again. In the reverse fixture between the… Read more: MARC ELLISON “IT WAS A HUMBLING EXPERIENCE”

Ashington AFC have further strengthened their squad with the addition of Rees Greenwood ahead of the upcoming fixtures. The former Sunderland player began his career with the Black Cats, progressing through the academy from the age of eight before making his Premier League debut against Watford in May 2016. Greenwood has since built a varied… Read more: ASHINGTON ANNOUNCE FURTHER SIGNINGS

Photo: Sunderland AFC Ashington AFC are pleased to confirm the signing of Ben Metcalf, who joins the club on a short-term youth loan from Sunderland AFC. The 18-year-old goalkeeper arrives at Woodhorn Lane after progressing through the ranks at Sunderland, where his professionalism and consistency were recently rewarded with his first professional contract. Metcalf made… Read more: ASHINGTON AFC SIGN BEN METCALF ON YOUTH LOAN FROM SUNDERLAND AFC

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Liam Wotherspoon scored his first goal for Ashington in the 2-0 victory over North Ferriby on Saturday – and was delighted to get off the mark. However, the 29 year old said afterwards that securing the win was the most important aspect and that the club must kick… Read more: LIAM WOTHERSPOON: “I WAS DELIGHTED TO GET ON THE SCORE SHEET BUT MORE PLEASED THAT WE GOT THE THREE POINTS”

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie It was a case of deja vu for teenage striker Louis Burns after he scored a sensational goal for Ashington on Saturday in their 2-0 win over North Ferriby. Burns – who recently celebrated his 19th birthday – cut inside then unleashed a terrific right foot thunderbolt from… Read more: BURNS HITS A SCORCHER AFTER LOAN EXTENDED

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Not surprisingly, Marc Ellison wore a broad smile when he gave his post match assessment following Ashington’s 2-0 victory over North Ferriby on Saturday. Ellison and captain Karl Ross – who were recently installed as the interim management team at the Woodhorn Lane based outfit – looked on… Read more: MARC ELLISON: “TO PERFORM THE WAY WE DID AND TO GET THREE POINTS WAS REALLY, REALLY SATISFYING”

Fans Forum Summary –  Saturday 7th February 2026 Welcome and Introductions Chair Nicola Sanders-Cooper welcomed everyone and thanked those who came along. With the fixture postponed and players already present at the ground, it was felt this was a good opportunity to hold an open forum and give supporters the chance to ask questions directly.… Read more: Fans Forum Summary – Saturday 7th February 2025

By Brian Bennett A familiar face re-joined the board of directors at Ashington Football Club last week. Brian Shotton – who as chairman steered the Colliers out of a dark period in the club’s history to a highly successful time during his six years at the helm – admitted that he stepped down due to… Read more: BRIAN RE-JOINS THE ASHINGTON BOARD

By Brian Bennett Marc Ellison says he is ‘more than confident’ that the relegation clouds will move away from the Woodhorn Lane based club come the end of the current campaign. Ellison – charged with the task of taking over as an interim boss alongside Karl Ross following the departure of previous manager Nick Gray… Read more: ELLISON MORE THAN CONFIDENT THAT ASHINGTON CAN BEAT THE DROP

🖤🤍🖤🤍🖤🤍🖤🤍 Since Boxing Day, we’ve had just one home game at Woodhorn Lane. For a club at our level, that’s been a tough run. Long gaps without football affect everyone connected to Ashington AFC. A special mention to Scott Robson, who continues to put the hours in trying to give us every chance of getting… Read more: 🖤🤍IMPACT OF RECENT POSTPONEMENTS🖤🤍

Ashington AFC is pleased to confirm that Brian Shotton has re-joined the football board. Known to many as a lifelong supporter of the club, Brian previously served as Chairman from 2018 to 2024 during a period of recovery and one of the most successful spells in the club’s recent history. He returns determined to play… Read more: BOARD APPOINTMENT

By Brian Bennett Ashington lynchpin Scott Lowery has been ruled out for the rest of the season. The tall defender has been sidelined since the middle of October with a knee problem but has now received the diagnosis: “The injury happened in the first half of the home game against North Ferriby,” said Lowery who… Read more: BODY BLOW FOR COLLIERS AS LOWERY RULED OUT FOR THE REST OF THE SEASON

By Brian Bennett Jeremy Perera says he has two primary targets after signing for Ashington following his release from neighbours Blyth Spartans. The Gibraltar international is hoping to become a leading light in the Colliers’ squad as well as looking to help steer the club away from the clutches of the relegation drop zone. Whilst… Read more: JEREMY PERERA: “I WANT TO HELP ASHINGTON TO STAY IN THIS LEAGUE”

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Marc Ellison and Karl Ross have agreed to take over team affairs during the interim at Ashington Football Club. The move comes after manager Nick Gray and his assistant Liam McIvor left the club by mutual agreement last week. Unfortunately the duo’s first game in charge turned out… Read more: MARC ELLISON & KARL ROSS HAPPY TO BE IN INTERIM CHARGE

We are pleased to announce the signing of Gibraltar international midfielder Jeremy Perera, who joins the squad following his release from Blyth Spartans. Perera, known for his technical ability and game intelligence, will be available for selection in tomorrow’s matchday squad. The decision to bring Perera on board comes as the club’s Interim Management Team… Read more: Ashington announces the signing of international midfielder Jeremy Perera

Ashington Football Club would like to provide a further update regarding the vacant manager’s position. Following a meeting with players last night, the club can confirm that Marc Ellison and Karl Ross will take charge of the team on an interim basis while the club considers its options moving forward. The club would like to… Read more: CLUB STATEMENT

Following discussions between Nick Gray and Ashington Football Club, all parties have mutually agreed that, in the best interests of the club and its future progression, now is the right time for a change in management. The club would like to place on record its sincere thanks to Nick and Liam McIvor who will also… Read more: CLUB STATEMENT

By Brian Bennett Liam McIvor’s top priority in his post match press conference was to apologise unreservedly to the Ashington fans in the wake of the Colliers 4-1 defeat against Silsden in West Yorkshire on Saturday. It was a fourth consecutive defeat for the Woodhorn Lane based outfit and assistant manager McIvor said: “Before I… Read more: LIAM McIVOR ISSUES UNRESERVED APOLOGY TO THE FANS

By Brian Bennett Ashington’s Liam McIvor said the Colliers have got to have a ‘bit more belief’ in themselves when they go down to West Yorkshire on Saturday to face Silsden. The assistant manager was speaking minutes after watching the Wansbeck outfit go down to a 1-0 defeat against Heaton Stannington on Tuesday night –… Read more: LIAM McIVOR: “WE’VE GOT TO HAVE A BIT MORE BELIEF IN OURSELVES”

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”

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie After Friday’s match against Heaton Stannington was called off due to a frozen pitch, Ashington’s assistant manager Liam McIvor took time out to give a half term report. The Colliers currently occupy 16th place in the East Division of the Pitching In Northern Premier League, only four points… Read more: LIAM McIVOR: “WE MUST DO BETTER”

By Brian Bennett Ashington manager Nick Gray strengthened his squad last week when Charlie Aitken put pen to paper on a loan deal from Ebac Northern League side Whickham. The newcomer came on for the final quarter hour of Ashington’s one goal defeat against Blyth Spartans on Boxing Day and Gray said: “Charlie is a… Read more: AITKEN JOINS ON LOAN

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Ashington manager Nick Gray said he was ‘hurting’ after the 1-0 defeat against Blyth Spartans in the local derby on Boxing Day. It was a game which in front of a record attendance at Woodhorn Lane – 1,488 – never scaled any heights to excite the fans and… Read more: NICK GRAY: “I’M HURTING”

By Brian Bennett Ashington manager Nick Gray says he is hoping his squad of players will rise to the occasion when they meet Blyth Spartans in the local derby at Woodhorn Lane on Boxing Day. Substitute Sam Davison scored a stoppage time equaliser for the Colliers in the clash at Croft Park which ended 1-1… Read more: NICK GRAY: “I’M HOPING MY LADS WILL RISE TO THE OCCASION”

By Brian Bennett Liam Wotherspoon made his debut for Ashington on Saturday after coming on as a first half substitute in the away game against Bishop Auckland which the Colliers won 1-0. After putting pen to paper, the 29 year old said: “One of the big reasons I signed was because there are a good… Read more: LIAM WOTHERSPOON: “I THOUGHT WE WERE BRILLIANT IN THE SECOND HALF”

By Brian Bennett Goalkeeper Matty Alexander was the ‘hero of the hour’ after he saved a late spot kick which preserved his side three points from their match against Bishop Auckland on Saturday. The Colliers had led courtesy of a Craig Spooner volley after quarter of an hour but they missed chances to add a… Read more: “I JUST THREW MYSELF TO MY LEFT – AND IT PAID OFF”

By Brian Bennett Ashington provided their manager Nick Gray with the perfect pre Christmas pick-me-up tonic when they won 1-0 against Bishop Auckland on Saturday. A solitary goal by Craig Spooner – his sixth of the season – was all that separated the two sides with his early strike bringing the Colliers a fourth victory… Read more: GREAT TEAM EFFORT GIVES MANAGER GRAY A MUCH NEEDED BOOST!

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Ashington manager Nick Gray has hailed Karl Ross after the skipper turned in an ‘outstanding’ display in the Colliers 3-2 win over Ossett United on Saturday. Although Ryan Donaldson got the nod as the supporters Player of the match, Gray said afterwards: “I thought Karl (Ross) was outstanding.… Read more: NICK GRAY: “I THOUGHT KARL ROSS WAS OUTSTANDING”

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Ashington manager Nick Gray said he was relieved as well as delighted after his side had won their third game in a row when they defeated Ossett United 3-2 at Woodhorn Lane on Saturday. Gray commented: “My assistant Liam (McIvor) has jokingly said that I’ve got more chance… Read more: NICK GRAY: “IT WAS AN IMPORTANT WIN FOR US”

By Brian Bennett Ashington are taking time to adjust to life in the Pitching In Northern Premier League’s East Division. After winning promotion via an inter step play off final against Glossop North End, the Colliers are now in their third season in the league and after narrowly escaping the drop back into the Ebac… Read more: NICK GRAY: “IN ALL MY TIME IN MANAGEMENT, I’VE NEVER KNOWN A LEAGUE LIKE IT”

By Brian Bennett Ashington manager Nick Gray expressed his disappointment after Friday night’s clash against Consett in the Pitching In Northern Premier League was called off by referee Elliot Cowens less than half an hour before kick-off. “I was disappointed,” said Gray, “Obviously both teams were at the ground when it started to rain about… Read more: NICK GRAY: “I WAS DISAPPOINTED WHEN THE GAME WAS CALLED OFF”

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Josh Gilchrist notched a brace to help steer Ashington to a second win in a row as they toppled Brighouse Town 3-0 at Woodhorn Lane on Saturday. And afterwards, the striker reflected on the fact that whilst he celebrated his 23rd birthday with a double strike, he could… Read more: JOSH GILCHRIST: “IF I HAD STAYED ON THE PITCH I WOULD HAVE TAKEN THE PENALTY – AND HOPEFULLY BAGGED A HAT-TRICK ON MY BIRTHDAY!”

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Ashington’s assistant manager Liam McIvor was delighted after watching the Colliers master a stamina-sapping pitch at Woodhorn Lane before sealing a 3-0 victory over Brighouse Town on Saturday. Josh Gilchrist put them in front on the stroke of half time with the striker – who was celebrating his… Read more: LIAM McIVOR: “IT WAS A FANTASTIC RESULT”

By Brian Bennett Teenage striker Louis Burns came off the bench for Ashington at Lincoln United on Saturday – and within a minute had not only netted his first goal for the Colliers but also bagged what turned out to be the winner! The Wansbeck side claimed a much-needed 2-1 win in Lincolnshire and Burns… Read more: LOUIS BURNS: “FIRED UP BURNS SCORES A DREAM FIRST GOAL”

By Brian Bennett On-loan teenage striker Louis Burns grabbed the headlines after scoring Ashington’s winning goal in a 2-1 result against Lincoln United on Saturday – within a minute of coming on as a substitute. Earlier Liam Henderson had put the Colliers in front before Kane Hutchinson-Wilkes equalised but despite bringing the three points back… Read more: LIAM HENDERSON: “I DON’T THINK WE ARE TOO FAR AWAY FROM TURNING THE CORNER”

By Brian Bennett One swallow doesn’t make a summer nor one result make a football season. However, Ashington FC’s assistant manager Liam McIvor was understandably delighted on Saturday after the Colliers had won for the first time in nine matches in the East Division of the Pitching In Northern Premier League as they look to… Read more: LIAM McIVOR: “IT WAS A MASSIVE WIN”

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Ashington’s assistant manager Liam McIvor expressed his frustration after the Colliers were on the wrong end of a 4-1 defeat against Garforth Town at Woodhorn Lane on Saturday. McIvor said afterwards: “There are fine margins in football. For 55 minutes. I thought we were the best team and… Read more: LIAM McIVOR: “THERE ARE FINE MARGINS IN FOOTBALL”

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Tyler Jones says he would have no hesitation in making a return to Ashington FC – if the opportunity arose in the future. The teenage ‘keeper has been a revelation between the posts since he initially joined the Colliers in a loan deal from Newcastle United back in… Read more: TYLER JONES: “I WOULD HAVE NO HESITATION IN COMING BACK”

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Ashington goalkeeping coach Tom Read has waxed lyrical about teenage stopper Tyler Jones – ahead of the youngster’s loan spell coming to an end. Jones came to the club in a hastily arranged move before the Colliers Isuzu FA Trophy match away against Garforth Town in August after… Read more: COACH HEAPS PRAISE ON GOALKEEPER JONES

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Ashington FC skipper Karl Ross looked on from the sidelines at The Hunters Stadium on Saturday as the Wansbeck outfit fell to a 5-0 defeat against Pontefract Collieries. And afterwards the 27 year old – ruled out of the clash in West Yorkshire through injury – said his… Read more: ASHINGTON SKIPPER KARL ROSS: “WE NEED TO START PICKING UP POINTS”

By Brian Bennett Teenage striker Louis Burns said he is ‘buzzing’ after joining Ashington on a two month loan deal from National League North outfit South Shields. The 18 year old was named on the bench for Saturday’s trip to Pontefract Collieries but came on to make his debut midway through the first half when… Read more: “I’M BUZZING” – SAYS LOUIS BURNS ON JOINING ASHINGTON ON LOAN

By Brian Bennett Nick Gray says he is confident his side can put a run of results together and lift themselves out of the clutches of the drop zone in the East Division of the Pitching In Northern Premier League. The Colliers slipped down a further place to third from bottom after Newton Aycliffe won… Read more: NICK GRAY: “I’M CONFIDENT WE CAN TURN THINGS AROUND – BUT THE PLAYERS NEED TO THINK THE SAME WAY”

Following the operational review update released last week, we felt it was right to share a wider update on where the club is at across different areas, both on and off the pitch. A lot of work goes on in the background that isn’t always seen, and this aims to give a clear picture of… Read more: Ashington AFC: Behind the Scenes Update

By Brian Bennett Ashington missed the opportunity to claim three precious points in their bid to climb away from the lower reaches of the East Division of the Northern Premier League on Friday night as they lost 3-0 against Newton Aycliffe at Woodhorn Lane. After Josh Gilchrist had missed a fourth minute penalty for the… Read more: NICK GRAY: “I’VE BEEN IN FOOTBALL A LONG TIME AND TONIGHT IS PROBABLY ONE OF MY LOWEST EBBS AS A MANAGER.”

By Brian Bennett Ben Sampson has made the decision to leave Ashington FC and move on to a new chapter in his footballing career.The 26 year old’s final performance for the Colliers came in the goalless away draw against Grimsby Borough. Sampson, who said there had been ‘some massive highs’ during his six year spell with the Woodhorn… Read more: BEN SAMPSON: “IT WAS A DIFFICULT DECISION TO MOVE ON”

By Brian Bennett Friday night football comes to Woodhorn Lane this week when Ashington take on Newton Aycliffe in the East Division of the Pitching In Northern Premier League (October 31). And Colliers boss Nick Gray is hoping the fixture will attract a good crowd through the turnstiles: “We want to start to entertain our… Read more: GRAY LOOKS FOR ATTENDANCE BOOST ON FRIDAY

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie After two games where he has had a face like thunder, Ashington manager Nick Gray emerged from the dressing room on Saturday wearing a smile following his sides battling goalless draw against Grimsby Borough in North East Lincolnshire. “It wasn’t a classic game by any means but it… Read more: NICK GRAY: “IT WAS PROBABLY A FAIR RESULT”

Ashington Football Club is proud of the fantastic facilities we provide for the level at which we operate. However, we recognise that maintaining these facilities comes with significant costs. In the current economic climate, with rising energy and food prices alongside increases in wages and National Insurance, the non-football side of the club has been… Read more: Ashington Football Club – Operational Review Update

By Brian Bennett Ashington manager Nick Gray pulled no punches as he openly and honestly delivered his postmatch verdict after his side had gone out of the Newcastle Flooring Northumberland Senior Cup following a 2-0 defeat against Newcastle University at Prudhoe’s Essity Park last night. Joel Manning gave the Students an early lead in the… Read more: NICK GRAY: “ON THE NIGHT WE WERE BEATEN BY THE BETTER TEAM  – AND IT HAS HURT ME BADLY”

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Liam Miller says he just wants to start playing football again after putting pen to paper for Ashington on a loan deal from neighbours Morpeth Town. The 23 year old has been out of the game for 18 months with injury but he has now been given the… Read more: LIAM MILLER: “I JUST WANT TO START PLAYING FOOTBALL AGAIN”

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Nick Gray didn’t have to speak about being disappointed and frustrated after his side had played out a 1-1 draw against high fliers North Ferriby at Woodhorn Lane on Saturday – the expression on his face said it all! After the visitors had been reduced in number following… Read more: NICK GRAY: “IT WAS TWO POINTS DROPPED”

By Brian Bennett Ashington manager Nick Gray said his side still had to work on their consistency following their slender 1-0 defeat at the hands of league leaders Redcar Athletic on Wednesday night. Just when it looked as if the Colliers were going to pull off a deserved goalless draw against the free scoring Steelmen,… Read more: NICK GRAY: “WE HAVE GOT TO WORK ON OUR CONSISTENCY”

By Brian Bennett Ashington’s assistant manager Liam McIvor was seething after the final whistle and slammed the Colliers’ display after the 3-0 defeat against Emley on Saturday. “It was a hard one to take,” he said afterwards, “I thought for the first 20 minutes there was nothing in the game and then they scored. I’m… Read more: LIAM McIVOR: “THE PERFORMANCE WAS NOT ACCEPTABLE”

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Ashington skipper Karl Ross said at the weekend that he and his team-mates will go into the next three league games inside eight days against teams in the leading pack – Emley, Redcar Athletic and North Ferriby – full of confidence. The Colliers gave a wholehearted display despite… Read more: KARL ROSS: “WE’LL GO INTO THE NEXT THREE GAMES WITH CONFIDENCE”

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Ashington manager Nick Gray was disappointed – but certainly not downhearted – after his side had lost 2-1 away to league leaders Bradford Park Avenue last midweek. The Colliers were unlucky not to share the spoils against the West Yorkshire outfit but as his side prepare to face… Read more: NICK GRAY: “OUR NEXT THREE GAMES ARE GOING TO BE CHALLENGING – BUT THEY ARE ALSO GOING TO BE CHALLENGING FOR OUR OPPONENTS”

By Brian Bennett Ashington manager Nick Gray spoke of his overall pride in his players – despite the Colliers going down  2-1 against Bradford Park Avenue on Tuesday night. The Wansbeck outfit were on the wrong end of a crushing 4-0 defeat against Consett recently and after conceding goals scored by Joe Ackroyd and the… Read more: NICK GRAY: “I WAS PROUD OF THE PLAYERS TONIGHT”

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Liam Henderson has scored twice in Ashington’s last three matches after coming off the bench – but the striker insisted that it’s all about the team! The tall forward scored the second goal at Ossett United in a 2-1 win and then netted the equaliser against Silsden on… Read more: LIAM HENDERSON: “I’M HAPPY – BUT IT’S ALL ABOUT THE TEAM”

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Ashington’s Craig Spooner has scored some cracking goals over the past few weeks – and the midfielder admitted at the weekend that he believes he has found a bit of form. The 26 year-old has netted three times in the last four games, his last effort being the… Read more: CRAIG SPOONER: “I THINK I’VE STARTED TO FIND A BIT OF FORM”

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Ashington manager Nick Gray wore a broad smile on Saturday tea time after his side had won their third consecutive game in the space of eight days. Silsden were the latest outfit to taste defeat against a rejuvenated Colliers side following in the footsteps of Ossett United and… Read more: NICK GRAY: “IT’S BEEN A GREAT WEEK FOR US”

By Brian Bennett Liam Noble said that a phone call conversation with Ashington manager Nick Gray, was all that was needed before he put pen to paper for the Woodhorn Lane based outfit. The 34 year old – who made his debut after coming came on as a substitute in the Colliers 2-1 win over… Read more: LIAM NOBLE: “ONCE I HAD A PHONE CALL THERE WAS NOWHERE ELSE I WANTED TO PLAY MY FOOTBALL”

By Brian Bennett Josh Gilchrist ended his barren goalscoring streak last week when he netted in Ashington’s 3-2 home defeat against Matlock Town at Woodhorn Lane. The 22 year old – who was the Colliers top marksman last term – then scored the crucial opener on Saturday when the Wansbeck outfit picked up their first… Read more: JOSH GILCHRIST: “I’VE NOW NETTED WITH TWO HEADERS – WHICH IS NOT LIKE ME AT ALL”

By Brian Bennett Ashington won for the first time in eight league games with a 2-1 victory over Ossett United  on Saturday – and manager Nick Gray and his assistant Liam McIvor were united in their postmatch thoughts. Gray said: “I’m thrilled for everyone at the club really, the fans, the committee, the staff but… Read more: NICK GRAY & LIAM McIVOR: “WE GOT WHAT WE DESERVED TODAY”

By Brian Bennett Ashington manager Nick Gray spoke of his frustration on Tuesday night after watching his side put up a spirited show against Matlock Town. Josh Gilchrist and Craig Spooner scored in the second half but the Colliers lost the game 3-2. “Listen after the Consett clash, we wanted a massive improvement and I… Read more: NICK GRAY: “THE LADS GAVE THEIR ALL AGAINST THE BEST TEAM WE HAVE PLAYED THIS SEASON”

By Brian Bennett Following Ashington’s 4-0 hammering against Consett on Friday night it was a distraught Liam McIvor who emerged from the dressing room to give his postmatch thoughts. McIvor – the assistant manager at Woodhorn Lane – was bold and frank when he said: “I’m speechless to be honest. It’s not very often where… Read more: LIAM McIVOR: “IT’S NOT VERY OFTEN WHERE I HAVE COME AWAY FROM FOOTBALL AND FELT THAT I COULD CRY”

By Brian Bennett Ashington have been handed an away draw in the first round of the Newcastle Flooring Northumberland Senior Cup. The Colliers will travel to face Ebac Northern League second division outfit Newcastle University and manager Nick Gray said: “The Senior Cup gives teams a realistic chance to play at St James’ Park which… Read more: NICK GRAY REACTION TO DRAW IN THE NORTHUMBERLAND SENIOR CUP

By Brian Bennett Ashington manager Nick Gray is confident that his squad will break their seasons duck and register a first league win. In the middle of a break – after the home game against Hallam was postponed last week as the Sheffield side were involved in a cup replay plus no fixture at the… Read more: NICK GRAY: “HOPEFULLY THE SUPPORTERS WILL SEE A DIFFERENT ASHINGTON AND LOOK FORWARD TO THE REST OF THE SEASON”

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Ashington manager Nick Gray was clearly disappointed after his side had failed to pick up their first win of the season following a 0-0 draw against local rivals Blyth Town at Woodhorn Lane on Saturday. Gray was irked about several facets of Ashington’s play but was clearly left… Read more: NICK GRAY: “I THOUGHT WE WERE THE BETTER TEAM FOR THE MAJORITY OF THE GAME”

By Brian Bennett Sam Davison fired home a late equaliser in Ashington’s 1-1 draw against Blyth Spartans on Bank Holiday Monday and revealed that he had reverted back to the tried and tested! The teenage striker had been a doubt before the game with a toe problem sustained in Saturday’s 3-0 defeat at Garforth Town… Read more: THOSE BOOTS WERE MADE FOR SCORING

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Ashington manager Nick Gray thought the result was right on Bank Holiday Monday when his outfit drew 1-1 against Blyth Spartans at Croft Park. After Patrick McClafferty had put Spartans ahead on the hour, Ashington levelled with a goal from substitute Sam Davison in the eighth minute of… Read more: NICK GRAY: “I THOUGHT A DRAW WAS A FAIR RESULT”

By Brian Bennett Ashington manager Nick Gray was full of praise for Newcastle United and Gav Perry after there was frantic action behind the scenes at Woodhorn Lane last week. At training on Thursday night – and less than 48 hours before the Colliers away clash against Garforth Town in the Isuzu FA Trophy –… Read more: GRAY GRATEFUL AS NEW GOALKEEPER SIGNING IS RUSHED THROUGH

By Brian Bennett Ashington manager Nick Gray said his outfit face ‘a huge nine days’ after they went out of the Isuzu FA Trophy following a 3-0 defeat against Garforth Town on Saturday. Goals from Mutty Al-Jahadhmy, Rinor Ejupi and sub George Harrison wrapped victory for ‘The Miners’ in Leeds and ended the Colliers interest… Read more: NICK GRAY: “WE’VE GOT A HUGE NINE DAYS IN FRONT OF US”

Photograph: Newcastle United Football Club Newcastle United under-18s goalkeeper Tyler Jones has joined us on a short-term deal. Jones, a second-year scholar, put pen to paper on a full-time scholarship with Newcastle United in the summer of 2024. He will link up with as a short-term basis to gain some senior experience. Tyler was registered… Read more: TYLER JONES JOINS ON SHORT TERM DEAL

By Brian Bennett Reflecting on the 2-0 defeat against Dunston on Tuesday night, Ashington manager Nick Gray said the home sides’ quality was the difference. Dunston skipper Michael Pearson fired his side in front after 13 minutes and midway through he second half, Harvey Neary added a second. Ashington couldn’t break through and even when… Read more: NICK GRAY: “DUNSTON’S QUALITY SHOWED – AND THAT WAS THE DIFFERENCE”

By Brian Bennett Ashington have appointed Kev Chapman as their new physiotherapist. Manager Nick Gray is delighted to have “signed” Kev – and likewise the newcomer says it is a ‘privilege and an honour’ to join the management team at Woodhorn Lane. However, Chapman did admit that because of a string of other commitments, he… Read more: CHAPMAN JOINS COLLIERS AS PHYSIO

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie The look on his face said it all! Nick Gray was delighted on Tuesday night after his side had salvaged a draw with a goal by Harry Powell in stoppage time against Bishop Auckland. And afterwards, the Woodhorn Lane boss said: “When you’re 1-0 down after 92 minutes,… Read more: NICK GRAY: “IT WOULD HAVE BEEN A TRAVESTY IF WE HADN’T EQUALISED”

By Brian Bennett | Photo: TCF Photography Ashington manager Nick Gray expressed his ‘disappointment’ on Saturday following his sides’ 2-0 defeat against Bridlington Town at the Mounting Systems Stadium. Two goals inside a ten minutes period during the second half from Ahmed Salam proved to be decisive and Gray said: “I was disappointed because I… Read more: NICK GRAY: “I WAS DISAPPOINTED BECAUSE I THOUGHT IT WAS A GAME WHERE WE COULD PICK UP POINTS”

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Ashington manager Nick Gray has challenged his squad ‘to be better than last season’ – ahead of Saturday’s curtain raiser in the Pitching In Northern Premier League when the Colliers travel to face Bridlington Town. Gray said: “This is our bread and butter and we’ve got to learn… Read more: NICK GRAY “IF YOU’RE NOT UP FOR IT, YOU SHOULDN’T BE INVOLVED IN FOOTBALL”

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Ashington tasted a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Middlesbrough U21s at Woodhorn Lane on Wednesday night – but manager Nick Gray was in a much happier frame of mind than at 4.45pm on Saturday. Last weekend, Gray’s side exited the Emirates FA Cup following a 3-1 reverse… Read more: NICK GRAY: “IT WAS A GREAT EXERCISE”

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Ashington manager Nick Gray was apologetic on Saturday after his side had tumbled out of the Emirates FA Cup at the first hurdle. Indeed, Gray’s outfit were licking sore wounds after Shildon – who play in the Ebac Northern League’s first division – defeated them 3-1 in their… Read more: NICK GRAY: “AS A SQUAD WE HAVE LET THE CLUB AND THE SUPPORTERS DOWN TODAY”

By Brian Bennett Ashington manager Nick Gray admitted that his side face a ‘difficult challenge’ on Saturday (August 2) when they meet Shildon in the extra preliminary round of the Emirates FA Cup. The clash is to be staged at Consett’s Belle View Stadium as Shildon are currently having a new 3G pitch laid at… Read more: NICK GRAY: “IT WILL BE A TOUGH AND DIFFICULT GAME – BUT WE JUST HAVE TO CONCENTRATE ON OURSELVES”

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Ashington manager Nick Gray spoke of his delight on Tuesday night after confirming that twin brothers, Harry and Rory Powell had both put pen to paper. The pair were released by Newcastle United in the summer and have featured in the Colliers warm up games. Gray said: “I’ve… Read more: COLLIERS SIGN POWELL TWINS

By Brian Bennett Michael Annang-Colquhoun says he is ‘buzzing’ after signing on the dotted line for Ashington. The 24-year-old who was born in London, scored one of the goals in Monday night’s 3-2 win over his former club Newcastle Benfield and he said: “Obviously, I’ve been to a couple of teams in the Northern League… Read more: MICHAEL ANNANG-COLQUHOUN: “I’M BUZZING”

By Brian Bennett Andrew Anderson says he is looking forward to the start of the new season with Ashington. The 26-year-old has joined the Colliers after a long serving spell with Cramlington United and said: “It’s a great opportunity for me and a great step up. Obviously after being with Cramlington United, I’ve come from… Read more: ANDREW ANDERSON “IT’S A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR ME”

By Brian Bennett Ashington’s assistant manager Liam McIvor was delighted on Monday night after his side scored a late winner from the penalty spot to clinch a 3-2 result over Ebac Northern League first division outfit Newcastle Benfield at Woodhorn Lane. In an entertaining contest which was goal-less at half time, Ashington went two goals… Read more: LIAM McIVOR: “IT WAS A GREAT WORK OUT FOR THE LADS”

By Brian Bennett Manager Nick Gray has described Ashington’s opening sequence of fixtures in the East Division of the Pitching In Northern Premier League as presenting his players with ‘a challenging start.’ The Colliers begin the season on Saturday week (August 2) when they meet Shildon in the extra preliminary round of the Emirates FA… Read more: NICK GRAY: “IT’S A CHALLENGING START”

By Brian Bennett North Shields FC 1 Ashington AFC 1 Ashington manager Nick Gray said he was ‘relatively happy’ after his side drew 1-1 against Ebac Northern League first division side North Shields at the Daren Persoon Stadium in their first workout of pre-season. Regan Paterson’s excellent opener in the 70th minute was cancelled out… Read more: NORTH SHIELDS FRIENDLY – MANAGER REACTION

By Brian Bennett Ashington could potentially clock up the miles if they make progress in the early stages of the Emirates FA Cup and Isuzu FA Trophy. The draws were made last week and for the opening two rounds in both competitions, the Colliers were pulled out of the hat as the away team on… Read more: LIAM McIVOR GIVES HIS REACTION TO ASHINGTON’S DRAWS IN THE EARLY ROUNDS OF THE FA CUP & FA TROPHY: “WE FACE HARD TRICKY GAMES”