By Brian Bennett Andrew Johnson says he is ‘really happy’ to return to Ashington – after the news of him putting pen to paper for the Colliers was announced yesterday. Johnson was with the Woodhorn Lane outfit as a teenager before he left nine years ago: “I’m really happy to come back to the club,”… Read more: DELIGHT AS AJ RETURNS TO ASHINGTON

Ashington Football Club is delighted to announce the return of Andrew Johnson to his hometown club. After successful spells with West Allotment Celtic, Spennymoor Town, Morpeth, and most recently a brief stint at Newcastle Blue Star, Andrew brings a wealth of experience and quality to the squad. We are excited to welcome him back and… Read more: AJ RETURNS TO ASHINGTON AFC

Ashington Football Club is pleased to announce the appointment of an interim football management team. As the club transitions, the interim management of Gary Ormston, Andrew Cartwright and Paul Robinson have agreed to support with ensuring stability and continuity on the field. The board has expressed full confidence in the interim team to steer the… Read more: CLUB STATEMENT – INTERIM FOOTBALL MANAGEMENT TEAM

Ashington Football Club is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to take on the role of First Team Manager. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic leader to join our club and help drive us forward. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of first team management, including coaching, match… Read more: INVITATION FOR FIRST TEAM MANAGER APPLICATIONS

Departure of Management Team Ashington AFC can this afternoon confirm the immediate departure of Joint Managers Andy Coyles and Richie Hill. We would like to thank Andy, Richie and their coaching team for the efforts they have given to Ashington over the time they have been here and wish them well for the future. The… Read more: CLUB STATEMENT

By Brian Bennett Ashington joint head coach Andy Coyles was full of praise for his squad on Tuesday night after they registered their first win in the Northern Premier League East Division with a fabulous 2-1 result over previously unbeaten Garforth Town. A beaming Coyles said afterwards: “It was our first league victory after four… Read more: COYLES: “THE LADS WERE IMMENSE TONIGHT”

By Brian Bennett Ashington joint head coach Andy Coyles said that a combination of missed chances and errors had proved pivotal as his side went out of the Emirates FA Cup after a 2-1 defeat against Crook Town on Saturday. Paul Van-Zandvliet had given the Colliers the lead on the half hour mark but Crook levelled… Read more: COYLES: “MISSED CHANCES AND ERRORS COST US TODAY”

By Brian Bennett Ashington joint head coach Richie Hill has said that the Woodhorn Lane outfit face a ‘really hard game’ when they travel to the Sir Tom Cowie Millfield ground to meet Crook Town in their Emirates FA Cup first qualifying round clash on Saturday. Previewing the game, Hill said: “It’s a big game… Read more: RICHIE HILL PREVIEWS FA CUP CLASH

By Brian Bennett Ashington joint head coach Richie Hill remained upbeat despite back to back defeats for his side in the Northern Premier League East Division. The Wansbeck side went down 2-1 against Bishop Auckland in their first home game of the new campaign then after a run of three encounters in the Emirates FA… Read more: HILL: “WE WERE EXCELLENT SECOND HALF – BUT NOT CLINICAL ENOUGH”

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Ashington announced the signing of striker Michael Ndiweni last week with the former Newcastle United Academy player making his debut in Saturday’s 4-1 loss in the Isuzu FA Trophy against Congleton in Cheshire. The 20 year old – who made his first team debut for the Magpies in… Read more: COLLIERS SIGN NDIWENI

By Brian Bennett Ashington joint head coach Andy Coyles said that elementary mistakes had proved costly after his side went out of the Isuzu FA Trophy on Saturday following a 4-1 defeat away at Congleton Town. Coyles commented afterwards: “We’re extremely frustrated with our performance today. We had some good spells of football both in… Read more: COYLES: “ELEMENTARY MISTAKES HAVE COST US”

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Cam Gascoigne’s long range winner five minutes from the end of extra time – and after another pulsating encounter against Bishop Auckland – sent Ashington through to the next round of the Emirates FA Cup on Tuesday night. And the 22 year old midfielder revealed afterwards that he… Read more: GASCOIGNE: “THE GOAL IS ONE OF MY BEST”

By Brian Bennett Ashington joint head coach Andy Coyles was naturally delighted after his side had knocked out Bishop Auckland in their Emirates FA Cup replay at Heritage Park on Tuesday night. The Colliers won 2-1 after extra time in another pulsating game. After Jay Errington had fired the Wansbeck side in front, substitute Brandon… Read more: COYLES: “IT WAS A HUGE TEAM EFFORT”

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie He netted in the 4-2 win over Shildon in the last round of the Emirates FA Cup – now Cyril Giraud has done it again after pulling a rabbit out of the hat on Saturday which means Ashington will play Bishop Auckland at Heritage Park on Tuesday night… Read more: GIRAUD: “I KNEW I WAS GOING TO SCORE”

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Ashington joint head coach Richie Hill said he had mixed emotions after his side had clawed their way back against Bishop Auckland in a pulsating tie which finished 1-1 in their Emirates FA Cup clash against Bishop Auckland at Woodhorn Lane on Saturday. After Louis Johnson had nudged… Read more: HILL: “WE’RE NOT UNDER ANY ILLUSIONS THAT THE REPLAY WILL BE ANYTHING OTHER THAT A VERY, VERY TOUGH GAME”

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Skipper Karl Ross says that the Ashington squad are desperate to win Saturday’s Emirates FA Cup tie at home to Bishop Auckland. The 25 year old was speaking shortly after the final whistle on Tuesday night when the Colliers went down 2-1 against the County Durham side in… Read more: ROSS: “SATURDAY IS THE TIME FOR US TO TURN THINGS AROUND AND GET THE RIGHT RESULT”

We are proud to announce that Ashington AFC is collaborating with Everyturn Mental Health, to raise awareness about mental health in our community. This collaboration emphasises the vital role mental health plays in our lives, both on and off the pitch. Together, we are committed to spreading the message that it’s okay not to be… Read more: Everyturn Mental Health

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Ashington joint head coach Andy Coyles has asked for the Woodhorn Lane supporters to get behind their side on Saturday when the Colliers meet Bishop Auckland in the Emirates FA Cup preliminary round. The match – selected by the BBC for live coverage via iplayer, red button and… Read more: COYLES AHEAD OF FA CUP TIE: “SUPPORTERS ARE ALWAYS OUR 12th MAN”

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Keith Saint Ashington AFC interim chair Nicola Sanders-Cooper has asked the Wansbeck public to get behind the Colliers ahead of their Emirates FA Cup preliminary round tie against Bishop Auckland on Saturday (August 17) which is to be beamed out live by the BBC. Over many years, games between the… Read more: ASHINGTON’S FA CUP TIE TO BE BEAMED OUT LIVE

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Ashington joint head coach Andy Coyles said his side suffered from a five minutes ‘head loss’ at the start of the second half as Bishop Auckland turned a one goal deficit into a 2-1 lead which ultimately led to their victory over the Colliers at Woodhorn Lane on… Read more: COYLES: “SECOND HALF WE HAD A FIVE MINUTES HEAD LOSS”

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Ashington striker Jay Errington said that he was still ‘buzzing’ after scoring his first goal for the club in the 1-1 draw against Ossett United at the Ingfield Stadium on Saturday. The 20 year old was on hand to steer home the rebound after a shot from Wilson… Read more: ERRINGTON: “I’M STILL BUZZING”

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Ashington got their new campaign in the NPL East Division underway on Saturday with a 1-1 draw against Ossett United in West Yorkshire – but joint head coach Andy Coyles said afterwards that the result ‘feels like a loss’ after Jamie Sharman had netted a late equaliser for… Read more: COYLES: “THE DRAW FEELS LIKE A LOSS”

By Brian Bennett | Photo: MJT Photos (Shildon AFC) Former striker Jon Shaw said that he’s had a long career in football but can’t recall scoring a goal like the one he notched in Ashington’s fabulous 4-2 win over Shildon in the Emirates FA Cup. Shaw has played for the likes of Sheffield Wednesday and… Read more: SHAW: “I’VE HAD A LONG CAREER AND SPENT A LONG TIME AS A FORWARD NETTING DIFFERENT TYPES OF GOALS BUT TO BE HONEST, I GENUINELY CAN’T REMEMBER SCORING THAT TYPE OF GOAL”

By Brian Bennett | Photo: MJT Photos (Shildon AFC) Ashington FC’s Cyril Giraud got an extra birthday present on Saturday when he scored the goal which put his side 2-1 ahead against Shildon in the Emirates FA Cup clash at Shildon. The Colliers eventually won the game 4-2 and will face Bishop Auckland in the preliminary round… Read more: GIRAUD GETS AN EXTRA BIRTHDAY PRESENT!

By Brian Bennett | Photo: MJT Photos (Shildon AFC) Ashington FC striker Wilson Kneeshaw grabbed a brace as his side fought back from a 1-0 deficit before they secured a 4-2 win over Shildon in Saturday’s Emirates FA Cup tie in County Durham. And afterwards Kneeshaw stressed that the Colliers have got to look to continue in… Read more: KNEESHAW: “NOW WE HAVE TO BACK THIS WIN UP”

By Brian Bennett | Photo: MJT Photos (Shildon AFC) Ashington FC’s joint head coach Andy Coyles said the win was all that mattered after his side had advanced in the Emirates FA Cup following their 4-2 win over Shildon at Dean Street on Saturday. Coyles did add however that the substitutes contributed significantly to the… Read more: COYLES: “THE SUBSTITUTES CONTRIBUTED SIGNIFICANTLY TO US WINNING THE GAME”

By Brian Bennett Ashington FC skipper Karl Ross said that the squad at Woodhorn Lane are really looking forward the start of the new season at Shildon on Saturday. The teams clash in the curtain raiser to the campaign in the extra preliminary round of the Emirates FA Cup and Ross said: “To be honest… Read more: ROSS: “I CAN’T WAIT FOR THE START – AND I DON’T THINK I’M ALONE”

By Brian Bennett Ashington FC joint head coach Andy Coyles spoke enthusiastically about the whole playing unit pulling in the same direction after his squad had comprehensively defeated Spennymoor Town 4-0 at Woodhorn Lane on Tuesday night. The Colliers led 1-0 at the break through Andrew Cartwright then Cyril Giraud, Eddie Thomas – from the… Read more: COYLES AFTER THE 4-0 WIN OVER SPENNYMOOR TOWN ON TUESDAY

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Ashington FC travel to face Ebac Northern League first division outfit Shildon in the extra preliminary round of the Emirates FA Cup on Saturday (August 3) with coach Jamie Tunstall admitting that he was left speechless when the draw was originally announced. The Railwaymen are one of Tunstall’s… Read more: TUNSTALL: “YOU JUST COULDN’T MAKE IT UP”

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Emily Robertson has spoken of her ‘delight’ after joining Ashington FC as their new sports therapist. Emily said: “I’m delighted to have been offered the role and I’m really excited to be here. I see the club going far and from what I’ve seen after a couple of… Read more: EMILY JOINS AS SPORTS THERAPIST

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Andy Coyles was upbeat on Saturday night despite the 1-0 defeat against Workington at Woodhorn Lane. The Colliers were not overawed by their higher status opponents but conceded ten minutes from the end. Joint head coach Coyles commented afterwards: “We said to the lads after the game ‘don’t… Read more: COYLES: “I THOUGHT WE PUT ON A REALLY GOOD DISPLAY”

Following on from the statement three weeks ago relating to the interim club structure implemented when Brian Shotton stepped down as Chairperson; the club have reviewed these arrangements with the season quickly approaching. The Chairperson and Secretary roles are both pivotal and demanding at the club playing in the National League System; therefore to ensure… Read more: CLUB UPDATE – 28TH JULY

By Brian Bennett It’s probably a rare occasion – if ever at all – that the manager of a winning team will look sombre when he conducts his postmatch press conference – but Ashington FC joint head coach Richie Hill unfortunately did following his sides 3-2 win over neighbours Morpeth Town at Craik Park on… Read more: HILL: “I’VE GOT MIXED EMOTIONS”

Ashington AFC would like to welcome their newest and final member of the 2024/25 management team: Emily Robertson. Emily has been appointed as the team’s new Sports Therapist and will be working closely with Andy and Richie on improving the teams overall sports injury and rehabilitation side of things. Emily will lead the way providing… Read more: EMILY ROBERTSON JOINS AS SPORTS THERAPIST

By Brian Bennett Ashington FC joint head coach Richie Hill deviated from his usual practice when he took a glance at the Northern Premier League East Division fixtures which were released last week. The Colliers start the season proper with an Emirates FA Cup tie away to Shildon on August 3 but the following week… Read more: HILL ON OPENING FIXTURES: “I NEVER LOOK TOO FAR AWAY FROM THE NEXT GAME!”

By Brian Bennett Ashington FC prepare to go into their final trio of friendly matches against Morpeth Town, Workington and Spennymoor Town next week with joint head coach Richie Hill saying he is not only looking forward to the clashes but is also excited at the prospect of facing what he describes as being stern… Read more: HILL ON FINAL TRIO OF FRIENDLIES

By Brian Bennett Ashington FC’s management team have confirmed the appointment of Sean Brett as an analyst. Joint head coach Andy Coyles said: “We have built a really good management team but it’s no longer Richie Hill, Jamie Tunstall, Gary Ormston, Lee Barrass and myself – it now includes Sean Brett who is going to… Read more: BRETT LINKS UP WITH COLLIERS AS ANALYST

By Brian Bennett Ashington completed their third warm up game of pre season with a 2-1 win over Whitley Bay at Hillheads on Tuesday night. The victory prompted joint head coach Richie Hill to speak highly of the challenge from the coast outfit: “It was an excellent work out and I think both clubs will… Read more: HILL: “IT WAS AN EXCELLENT WORK OUT”

By Brian Bennett Ashington have been handed ‘tough’ away ties in the early stages of both the Emirates FA Cup and Isuzu FA Trophy competitions. In the FA Cup, the Colliers will travel to face Ebac Northern League first division side Shildon in the extra preliminary round on Saturday August 3 with the winners hosting… Read more: COLLIERS GET TOUGH DRAWS IN CUPS

By Brian Bennett The deadline for ‘build the budget’ is rapidly approaching – and Ashington FC joint head coach Andy Coyles has stressed the importance of the campaign from a management perspective. Coyles – who was quick to acknowledge and thank the fans who have already supported the campaign – said at the weekend: “The… Read more: COYLES STRESSES IMPORTANCE OF ‘BUILD THE BUDGET’ CAMPAIGN

Ashington AFC can now confirm that following yesterday’s statement from Brian Shotton, an interim structure has been agreed to continue to take the club forward and continue in the direction Brian has been leading the club. Gavin Perry and Nicola Sanders-Cooper who are both currently directors of the club will take on co-chairperson roles. They… Read more: INTERIM CLUB STRUCTURE

After nearly six years of serving as the chairman of Ashington AFC, the time feels right for me to relinquish this responsibility. Throughout my tenure, I have dedicated myself to the progress and development of the club, and I am proud of the strides we have made together. From initial survival to progressing with a… Read more: RESIGNATION STATEMENT FROM BRIAN SHOTTON AS CHAIRMAN OF ASHINGTON AFC

By Brian Bennett Ashington FC joint head coach Andy Coyles said the 4-2 defeat away to West Auckland on Saturday was disappointing. “What we have said to the lads – and they are in full agreement – is that we want to instil a winning mentality and that includes pre season matches,” he commented, “Consequently… Read more: COYLES: “WE WERE ALL DISAPPOINTED”

By Brian Bennett Ashington FC have announced the signing of midfielder Matty Slocombe. Slocombe has put pen to paper with the Colliers after leaving Consett where he was a stalwart having first signed for the Steelmen at the age of 17. Sunderland-born Slocombe – a digital learning consultant – said: “I’m excited and really looking… Read more: ASHINGTON SIGN SLOCOMBE

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Ashington got their pre season programme underway with a 5-2 win over AFC Newbiggin on Tuesday night. The game was staged at the Newbiggin Sports and Community Hub and afterwards, joint head coach Andy Coyles said: “It was a good work out for the boys. Obviously we had… Read more: COYLES: “AS A FIRST PRE SEASON GAME, THERE WERE SOME REALLY GOOD PERFORMANCES”

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Paul Robinson has vowed that he still has ‘plenty of offer’ – after being one of a plethora of signings made during the close season by Ashington manager Andy Coyles. Newcastle-born ‘Robbo’ – as he is known – is the proud holder of three FA Vase winners’ medals… Read more: ROBINSON: “I’VE STILL GOT PLENTY TO OFFER”

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Jordan Summerly has confirmed his commitment to Ashington FC – only manager Andy Coyles has described it as being like a brand new signing! The North Shields-born defender was forced to leave the field after 35 minutes of the home clash against Carlton Town in mid November after… Read more: SUMMERLY CONFIRMS HIS COMMITMENT TO COLLIERS

Are you a skilled and passionate first aider looking for an exciting opportunity in the world of football? Look no further! Our prestigious football club is seeking a dedicated First Aider to join our team and help keep our players in top condition. As the club first aider, you will be responsible for providing injury… Read more: ASHINGTON AFC – VACANCY 1ST TEAM FIRST AIDER

By Brian Bennett Ashington FC joint head coaches Andy Coyles and Richie Hill have made another summer swoop after signing Jamie Tunstall to bolster their management team. Darlington-born Tunstall – who has a wealth of experience after managing several clubs in the Ebac Northern League – said he is excited and feels ‘very privileged’ to… Read more: TUNSTALL: “I FEEL VERY PRIVILAGED TO COME TO ASHINGTON”

By Brian Bennett Goalkeeper Dan Staples has returned to Ashington – five years after making his debut for the Woodhorn Lane based outfit. The 33 year old played for the Colliers during the 2019/20 season when he was commuting for Carlisle and it was the gruelling travel which was his reason for leaving and joining… Read more: STAPLES: “THIS CLUB IS ONLY GOING ONE WAY AND I WOULD LIKE TO BE PART OF IT”

By Brian Bennett Ashington FC joint head coaches Andy Coyles and Richie Hill have added to their back room staff with the appointment of Lee Barrass as goalkeeping coach. Coyles said: “Lee has got a good background within the non league circuit. He has worked at all levels in the game in and around the… Read more: BARRASS JOINS AS GOALKEEPING COACH

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Ashington FC signed their number one priority target last week according to joint head coach Richie Hill when Connor Thomson put pen to paper on a contract at Woodhorn Lane. Last season the striker spent the best part of six months with the Colliers on loan from neighbours… Read more: THOMSON: “AS SOON AS ANDY AND RICHIE APPROACHED ME, IT WAS A NO BRAINER”

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Wilson Kneeshaw became the fourth player in a week to commit his immediate future to Ashington Football Club. The striker – who won the Management Player of the Year plus the Goal of the season trophy at the awards ceremony recently – netted 16 times last term, finishing… Read more: KNEESHAW: “FANS PLAYED SUCH A BIG PART IN ME WANTING TO STAY”

By Brian Bennett Ashington FC unveiled their first ‘new’ addition of the summer on Saturday with Andrew Cartwright making a return to Woodhorn Lane. The defender was a regular for the club – as well as establishing himself as a fans favourite – in the season before last which saw the Colliers clinch promotion to… Read more: CARTWRIGHT: “IT’S A BIG YEAR FOR ME”

Last season, Ashington FC competed in the Northern Premier League for the first time in more than half a century. We’d like to thank you all of those that contributed to our Build The Budget campaign last season, your kindness was instrumental in ensure that the club was able to see out the season at this level.… Read more: BUILD THE BUDGET

By Brian Bennett Ashington FC head coaches Andy Coyles and Richie Hill were delighted last week after three midfielders – Karl Ross, Craig Spooner and Ben Sampson – committed their immediate futures to the club for the upcoming season. Coyles said: “We are chuffed to bits to secure the three lads who have been a… Read more: ASHINGTON TRIO COMMIT FOR NEXT SEASON

By Brian Bennett Ashington FC’s newly installed boss Andy Coyles, beavering away as he looks to shape his squad for the forthcoming season, has spoken on behalf of the management team about the ‘key’ signings he has already secured – off the field. Coyles and Richie Hill were installed as head coaches a few weeks… Read more: MANAGEMENT TEAM APPRECIATION TO BEHIND THE SCENES STAFF

The FA have today released the allocations for all Step 1-6 leagues for the upcoming season. As we were all aware, the Northern Premier League – East Division would rise from 20 to 22 teams for the 2024/25 season and beyond. Hebburn Town and Stockton Town were both successful in promotion from our division last… Read more: LEAGUE ALLOCATIONS FOR 2024/25

Ashington AFC are delighted to announce that for the  2024/25 season Gary Ormston has not only decided he wants to remain at the club in a playing capacity, but he has also accepted an offer from Andy Coyles and Richie Hill to become part of the management team. Gary originally joined the club in November… Read more: GAZ ORMSTON JOINS MANAGEMENT TEAM

By Brian Bennett Andy Coyles and Richie Hill will not be enjoying a customary bit of time off – despite the fact that Ashington FC’s 2023/24 campaign has come to an end. The duo were installed as the new management team at Woodhorn Lane last Friday replacing Ian Skinner who recently announced that he was… Read more: COYLES: “OUR WORK HAS ALREADY BEGUN”

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Ian Reid, chair of the Ashington Supporters Club, reflecting on the last five years has said that Ian Skinner has gone out on a high. In his own words in an open letter to the club’s social media, Skinner waved ‘goodbye from the touchline’ as manager following Thursday’s… Read more: IAN REID: “IAN SKINNER HAS GONE OUT ON A HIGH”

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Skipper Karl Ross spoke of the heartache within the dressing room after Ashington had lost their semi final of the Newcastle Flooring Northumberland Senior Cup against Newcastle United U21s at Woodhorn Lane on Thursday night. The Colliers went down 2-1 and Ross said afterwards: “Walking into the dressing… Read more: ROSS: “AS SKIPPER I WAS PROUD OF ALL OF THE LADS TONIGHT”

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Naturally disappointed after his side had lost their semi final in the Newcastle Flooring Northumberland Senior Cup 2-1 against Newcastle United U21s, Ashington manager Ian Skinner praised his entire squad for a spirited performance and said they ‘gave everything.’ Quality strikes from Dylan Stephenson in the first period… Read more: SKINNER: “THE BOYS GAVE EVERYTHING”

Ashington FC are delighted to announce our new management team as Andy Coyles and Richie Hill, as they will be stepping into the head coaches’ roles for the upcoming 2024/25 season. Having previously served as part of the management team along with outgoing Manager Ian Skinner, Coyles and Hill are already well-acquainted with the club.… Read more: ASHINGTON AFC ANNOUNCE NEW MANAGEMENT TEAM

We are expecting a crowd close to capacity this Thursday so it will be a busy night. Please give this a read before coming to the game to ensure you know what the crack is. TRAVELLING & CAR PARKING Ashington AFC wishes to be a responsible community organisation and a good neighbour to all residents… Read more: What you need to know ahead of our Senior Cup Semi Final match this Thursday

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Ashington FC skipper Karl Ross has said that his team mates will have their minds entirely focussed on the task which lies ahead – nowhere else – when they face Newcastle United U21’s in the semi final of the Newcastle Flooring Northumberland Senior Cup at Woodhorn Lane on… Read more: ROSS: “OUR MINDS CANNOT DRIFT FROM THE TASK WHICH LIES AHEAD”

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Ashington FC manager Ian Skinner has described Thursday’s semi final clash against Newcastle United U21s in the Newcastle Flooring Northumberland Senior Cup as being a ‘tough test – but nevertheless a winnable one.’ Following a run of four defeats in five matches, the Colliers got back on track… Read more: SKINNER: “IT’LL BE A TOUGH TEST – BUT NEVERTHELESS A WINNABLE ONE”

On Saturday night, a special presentation was made to Brian “Scoop” Bennett who has reached the massive milestone of 50 years with Ashington AFC. Brian started reporting for the Chronicle back in the 74/75 season in what turned out to be a 6-2 home defeat to Consett. This didn’t deter him from the role however… Read more: BRIAN BENNETT SCOOPS LONG SERVICE AWARD

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Connor Thomson claimed the award of top goalscorer when Ashington FC held their presentation evening in the function room at Woodhorn Lane on Saturday night. And afterwards, the 28 year old – who is on loan from Morpeth Town – could not disguise his delight on several fronts.… Read more: THOMSON: “TO COME AWAY AS TOP GOALSCORER IN THE TIME I HAVE BEEN WITH THE CLUB, I’M BUZZING ABOUT IT”

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Wilson Kneeshaw struck at the double at Ashington FC’s presentation night on Saturday as he won the Management team’s Player of the Year and Goal of the season awards. And afterwards the 29 year old striker paid tribute and couldn’t thank the management team of Ian Skinner, Andy… Read more: DOUBLE WINNER WILSON LAUDS PRAISE ONTO MANAGEMENT TEAM

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Ashington FC defender Ben Williams picked up the Supporters Player of the Year award on Saturday night at the presentation ceremony – and reckons it will keep him motivated for next season! Williams who was at Sunderland Academy, has found football in the non league pyramid to be… Read more: WILLIAMS: “TO GET THE AWARD IS BRILLIANT AND WILL KEEP ME MOTIVATED FOR NEXT SEASON”

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Skipper Karl Ross was chosen as Ashington FC’s Players’ Player of the Year on Saturday night at the club’s presentation evening – and spoke of his delight. Ross said afterwards: “Every award comes as a surprise because you don’t know about it – but I’m absolutely buzzing to… Read more: ROSS: “AWARD CAME AS A SURPRISE – BUT I’M DELIGHTED”

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Ashington FC skipper Karl Ross has spoken about the influence which manager Ian Skinner has had on his career – as well as saying the rest of the squad at the Woodhorn Lane based outfit ‘love playing under him.’ On Saturday, the Colliers got the perfect pick-me-up tonic… Read more: ROSS: “I’M GRATEFUL TO THE BOSS”

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Andrew Cartwright – drafted into the Ashington side for their Pitching In Northern Premier League clash against North Ferriby on Saturday – was on the score sheet as the Colliers chalked up a 2-0 victory as well as completing a seasons double over their opponents. The win –… Read more: CARTWRIGHT: “IT WAS 100 PER CENT A SHOT!”

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Ashington FC manager Ian Skinner insisted that although he was ‘quite emotional’ at the final whistle after his side had completed a seasons double over North Ferriby on Saturday, that the key aspect was for the players to end their league campaign on a high and send the… Read more: SKINNER: “THE SCENES AT THE END WERE QUITE EMOTIONAL”

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Ashington FC manager Ian Skinner – far from happy after seeing his side slide to a 2-0 defeat against Liversedge on Saturday – said that he was disappointed for the Ashington supporters who had travelled to Cleckheaton. The reverse was the Colliers’ fourth in their last five matches… Read more: SKINNER: “I WAS DISAPPOINTED FOR THE FANS WHO TURNED OUT IN THEIR DROVES AS THEY ALWAYS DO”

It is goodbye from the touchline, however it’s not necessarily farewell. In the words of Frank Sinatra, ‘so now the end is near’ with the final curtain about to fall on my time as manager of my hometown club. As I reflect on my past five years, I am filled with immense pride of what… Read more: OPEN LETTER FROM IAN SKINNER

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Ashington have two games remaining in the Pitching In Northern Premier League East Division before their rescheduled semi final tie against Newcastle United U21s in the semi final of the Newcastle Flooring Northumberland Senior Cup – and manager Ian Skinner admitted that it is difficult not to have… Read more: SKINNER: “IT’S DIFFICULT NOT TO HAVE ONE EYE ON THAT CUP TIE NOW”

By Brian Bennett Ashington FC manager Ian Skinner saw his side go toe to toe with Hebburn Town on Thursday night – and take the lead – before the Hornets ran out 4-1 winners which saw them go to the top of the Pitching In Northern Premier League East Division table. Apart from the result,… Read more: SKINNER: “OBVIOUSLY APART FROM THE RESULT, I WAS REALLY PLEASED”

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Ashington FC manager Ian Skinner believes that things are ‘not quite happening’ for his side at Woodhorn Lane as he reflected on the 0-0 draw against Winterton Rangers on Tuesday night. It was the first game in six seasons on home turf where supporters had failed to see… Read more: SKINNER: “WE GOT GRAFT TONIGHT – BUT NOT MUCH GUILE”

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie The strong westerly wind which blew down the Woodhorn Lane ground turned Saturday’s clash between Ashington and Grantham Town into a dour tussle. The contest was decided by Elliot Walker’s 73rd minute strike for the visitors – but Ashington’s performance came under fire from manager Ian Skinner who… Read more: FURIOUS SKINNER DEMANDS MORE FROM HIS PLAYERS

We are thrilled to share that Ashington Football Club has achieved a significant milestone: we’ve secured grade 4 stadium accreditation, ensuring our ground meets the requirements for step 4 of the pyramid, the level at which we now proudly compete at. Our journey to this point has been nothing short of remarkable. While our performances… Read more: ASHINGTON AFC HIT SIGNIFICANT MILESTONE

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Karl Ross says the Ashington players are ‘buzzing’ and ‘can’t wait’ ahead of Tuesday night’s clash against Newcastle United U21s in the semi final of the Newcastle Flooring Northumberland Senior Cup at Woodhorn Lane. Vice captain Ross also believes that the home fans ‘can play a huge part’… Read more: ROSS: “OUR FANS CAN PLAY A HUGE PART”

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Ashington FC manager Ian Skinner says he is hoping his outfit can get a positive result against Newcastle United U21s on Tuesday night when the teams clash in the semi final of the Newcastle Flooring Northumberland Senior Cup at Woodhorn Lane. Skinner said: “We’re looking forward to it.… Read more: SKINNER: “HOPEFULLY WE CAN GET A POSITIVE RESULT”

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Ashington FC manager Ian Skinner admitted that although his side were faced with challenging conditions, he nevertheless thought they deserved a share of the spoils against Carton Town on Saturday. The Colliers travelled to Nottinghamshire looking to complete a seasons double after recording a 4-0 win over the… Read more: SKINNER: “I THOUGHT A DRAW WOULD HAVE BEEN A FAIR RESULT”

By Brian Bennett Ashington FC’s vice captain Karl Ross said it was’ hard to put into words’ his reaction to the news that manager Ian Skinner will be stepping down from his role as manager at the end of the season. The 25 year old said that the players were told of the decision by… Read more: ROSS ON SKINNER’S DEPARTURE: “IT’S HARD TO PUT INTO WORDS”

By Brian Bennett Ashington FC defender Gary Ormston said that the news which broke on Tuesday night of Ian Skinner’s departure as manager at the end of the current season came as a big shock to him. And the 40 year old – who described himself as being ‘one of the senior people at the… Read more: ORMSTON ON SKINNER DEPARTURE: “I’LL BE FOREVER GRATEFUL TO IAN”

Ashington AFC regrets to announce the forthcoming departure of Ian Skinner from his position as manager, effective at the conclusion of the current season. This decision arises from a shift in Ian’s professional circumstances, making the demands of managing a Northern Premier League East side exceedingly challenging. Nonetheless, while Ian will be stepping down from… Read more: Ian Skinner announces departure as Manager of Ashington AFC

By Gav Perry | Photo: Ian Brodie A jubilant Ian Skinner spoke just after the final whistle of Saturday’s win against Bridlington Town saying “It was good to get a win at home where our form has been indifferent to say the least. Not often I publicly challenge the players but we did after last… Read more: IAN SKINNER: “IT’S GOOD TO GET A WIN AT HOME”

Ashington AFC is pleased to announce the Matchday Entry prices for the 2024/25 season and offer early bird season tickets. We are pleased to confirm that both season ticket and turnstile matchday entry prices have been frozen. Building on our commitment to accessibility and community engagement, we are pleased to introduce some exciting changes. From… Read more: ENTRY PRICES & SEASON TICKET INFORMATION FOR 2024/25 SEASON

By Brian Bennett Ashington FC announced the loan signing of James McGeorge from South Shields towards the end of last week. Woodhorn Lane boss Ian Skinner said: “James is a technically gifted player and he offers us a little bit of something that we haven’t got at the moment in terms of that final pass… Read more: McGEORGE JOINS ON LOAN

By Brian Bennett Ashington FC manager Ian Skinner was seething and pulled no punches when delivering his postmatch thoughts following the Colliers’ 2-1 home defeat against Grimsby Borough at a windswept Woodhorn Lane ground on Saturday. Striker Dan Maguire had fired the hosts ahead but as the performance from the Wansbeck outfit deteriorated, goals from… Read more: FURIOUS SKINNER PULLS NO PUNCHES

Ashington AFC is pleased to announce a new addition to our management team, aimed at providing more support for our dedicated volunteers. Nicola Sanders-Cooper will be joining Ashington FC’s expanding board, bringing her expertise to drive the club forward into its next strategic phase as we near the conclusion of our first season in the Northern Premier League… Read more: NEW BOARD APPOINTMENT AT ASHINGTON AFC

By Brian Bennett Ashington FC’s Paul Van-Zandvliet admitted that his goal after only 24 seconds against Consett recently is the quickest in his footballing career. Van-Zandvliet pounced to score the rebound after Wilson Kneeshaw’s initial effort had been parried by Consett ‘keeper James Anderson. For any player who scores in the first minute of a… Read more: VAN-ZANDVLIET: “IT’S THE QUICKEST GOAL I’VE EVER SCORED”

By Brian Bennett Ashington FC striker Wilson Kneeshaw expressed having mixed feelings on Saturday – after he had notched his 15th goal of the season in the Colliers 2-2 draw against Belper Town. The 29 year old put the Wansbeck outfit 2-1 ahead 12 minutes into the second half with a fabulous finish but later… Read more: KNEESHAW: “I’M JUST DISAPPOINTED IN MYSELF THAT IN SOME OF THOSE MOMENTS I WASN’T BETTER”

By Brian Bennett Cam Gascoigne netted his second goal of the season at Belper Town on Saturday in the 2-2 draw down in Derbyshire. And afterwards the 22 year old outlined his target for the remainder of the campaign. Gascoigne scored as the Colliers swept local rivals North Shields aside with a 4-0 victory in… Read more: GASCOIGNE: “THE TARGET FOR ME NOW IS TO FINISH THE SEASON STRONGLY”

By Brian Bennett Ashington FC boss Ian Skinner – preparing for Saturday’s tussle against Grimsby Borough at Woodhorn Lane (March 23) – will emphasise to his squad of players the need to improve their form on home soil. Saturday’s 2-2 draw against Belper Town – where there was a sting in the tail when the… Read more: SKINNER: “WE NEED TO IMPROVE OUR HOME FORM”

By Brian Bennett Ashington FC manager Ian Skinner lauded his players with the highest possible praise after they had secured a point from a 2-2 draw away to Belper Town on Saturday. The Woodhorn Lane boss saw his outfit denied what would have been a merited 2-1 victory snatched from their grasp following an unbelievable… Read more: SKINNER: “TO BE HONEST, I THOUGHT THE BOYS WERE MAGNIFICENT”

Our ground capacity has now been confirmed at 1,500 for this game. We’re expecting a big crowd and it will be first come first served. We’ve opened online sales to Ashington season ticket holders this morning (when logged into their online account) and they will have first chance of purchasing tickets. This will run until… Read more: NUFC (SENIOR CUP) – TICKETING UPDATE

By Brian Bennett “I’VE GOT A REVISED FIGURE IN MY HEAD – ONLY I’M NOT GOING TO DIVULGE WHAT IT IS!” Ashington FC’s on-loan striker Connor Thomson has set himself a new goals target – only he’s keeping the figure a closely guarded secret! Thomson – who celebrated his 28th birthday last month – linked… Read more: THOMSON SETS HIMSELF A NEW GOALS TARGET