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”

By Brian Bennett Ashington FC manager Nick Gray has admitted that after a season he wished to forget, he considered his own future as boss of the Woodhorn Lane based outfit. The Colliers secured their status in the East Division of the Northern Premier League on their own merit when they won 1-0 at Bradford… Read more: NICK GRAY: “YOU’VE GOT TO ENJOY FOOTBALL AND LAST YEAR AS A GROUP WE DIDN’T DO THAT”

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Jake Orrell said at the weekend that he is looking for a fresh start and is ‘buzzing’ about signing for Ashington. The midfielder – who will turn 28 later this month – put pen to paper last week after joining the Woodhorn Lane set up following a spell… Read more: ORRELL SIGNS FROM CONSETT

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Jay Hornsby is delighted about returning to Ashington – stating that he has got a bit of unfinished business to conduct. The 26-year-old defender was first to arrive through the doors for the start of pre-season training on Friday and said: “I’ve changed a bit but I’m over… Read more: JAY HORNSBY ON HIS RETURN: “I THINK I’VE GOT A BIT OF UNFINISHED BUSINESS”

By Brian Bennett Ashington manager Nick Gray has pinpointed ‘commitment’ as being a major ingredient ahead of the upcoming new campaign in the East Division of the Pitching In Northern Premier League. Speaking minutes before his squad reported back for pre season training, Gray said: “I’m really pleased with the way things are going because… Read more: BOSS GRAY LOOKS FOR IMPROVEMENT

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Ashington’s newly signed goalkeeper Matty Alexander has said that the lure of stepping up to test himself at a higher level was one of the main reasons behind his decision to sign for the Woodhorn Lane based outfit. The 23 year-old put pen to paper last week –… Read more: KEEPER MATTY ALEXANDER: “I WANT TO TEST MYSELF”

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Duncan Gilchrist Ashington manager Nick Gray announced a new signing at the weekend. The Woodhorn Lane boss has brought in Tom Read as goalkeeping coach and is delighted to get him on board: “I’m over the moon,” said Gray, “I think every club at our level has a minimum of… Read more: TOM READ JOINS ASHINGTON COACHING STAFF

Ashington Football Club is excited to partner with QTS, one of the world’s leaders in global digital infrastructure. Through this partnership QTS will provide invaluable support to our club, particularly in enhancing our positive reach for the benefit of the local community. The generous backing from QTS, along with the outstanding fundraising efforts from our… Read more: Ashington AFC 🤝 QTS

The FA have today confirmed the round dates for FA Competitions for the 2025/26 season. The Emirates FA Cup will commence with the Extra Preliminary Round Qualifying on Saturday 2nd August, with the subsequent rounds of the qualifying stage being: Preliminary Round Qualifying – Saturday 16th August 2025 First Round Qualifying – Saturday 30th August… Read more: FA COMPETITIONS – ROUND DATES

Ashington AFC are delighted to announce that we have been successful in securing a funding award from the Premier League Stadium Fund which will enable us to upgrade the floodlights at Woodhorn Lane. Our existing system is currently 17 years old meaning that the ongoing running and maintenance costs are constantly increasing. The installation of… Read more: CLUB RECEIVES FUNDING AWARD

By Brian Bennett Ashington FC manager Nick Gray has asked supporters of the Woodhorn based outfit to be patient ahead of the 2025/26 season. After fighting the threat of relegation for much of last season’s campaign, the Colliers will again compete in the Pitching In Northern Premier League’s East Division after survival was confirmed just… Read more: GRAY ASKS FANS TO BE PATIENT

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Josh Gilchrist signed a contract with Ashington last week and said he ‘feels at home’ with the Wansbeck outfit. When manager Nick Gray brought Gilchrist to the club during the season, the midfielder or striker admitted that he had a point to prove and offered to play for… Read more: DELIGHT AS GILCHRIST SIGNS AGAIN

Ahead of the new season, here is a little bit of information about the seven clubs who will be joining the Northern Premier League – East Division for 2025/26. As the season approaches, we will also look to produce a ground guide which will have useful information on all 21 grounds we will visit in… Read more: WHO’S NEW TO THE DIVISION?

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”

By Brian Bennett Nick Gray openly admitted that the season just ended has been the most challenging of his management career. Gray said after Ashington’s 1-0 win at Bradford Park Avenue on Saturday: “It was a nice way to finish the season off but on a personal note, this year has been the most challenging… Read more: NICK GRAY: “THIS SEASON HAS BEEN THE MOST CHALLENGING FOR ME”

By Brian Bennett Ashington manager Nick Gray and skipper Karl Ross have paid tribute to Gary Ormston who has announced his retirement from football at the age of 41. Ormston played the last game of his career – which stretches 25 years – for Ashington against Bradford Park Avenue at the Horsfall Community Stadium on… Read more: GRAY & ROSS PAY TRIBUTE TO RETIRING ORMSTON

By Brian Bennett Gary Ormston said he got emotional when his footballing career came to an end at Bradford Park Avenue’s Horsfall Community Stadium on Saturday. The Ashington defender looked back on the game which the Colliers won with a goal by Josh Gilchrist and said afterwards: “The football was quite decent and we played… Read more: EMOTIONAL GAZ SAYS A FOND FAREWELL TO HIS FOOTBALLING CAREER

Ashington AFC are delighted to confirm our season ticket and matchday admission prices for the 2025/26 season! As we prepare for another Northern Premier League campaign at Woodhorn Lane, we are pleased to offer great value once again – with our early bird season ticket offer returning and affordable matchday options for fans of all… Read more: 2025/26 Season Ticket and Matchday Admission Prices Announced

By Brian Bennett Gary Ormston will wave a fond farewell to his playing days on the football pitch when Ashington travel to face Bradford Park Avenue in their final league match of the season tomorrow. The midfielder has announced that he will hang up his boots after the final whistle at the Horsfall Community Stadium… Read more: GARY ANNOUNCES HIS RETIREMENT FROM FOOTBALL

In partnership with our Supporters Club we are please to bring you the supporters poll for Player of the Season. Please cast your vote by 5pm on Wednesday 30th April. The winner will be revealed at our presentation evening on Friday 2nd May.

By Brian Bennett Ashington manager Nick Gray saw his outfit go down to a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Heaton Stannington on Easter Monday and revealed afterwards that he didn’t think the Colliers did enough to win the game. It was another flat performance by the Colliers with little for a crowd of over… Read more: NICK GRAY: “I DIDN’T THINK WE DID ENOUGH TO WIN THE GAME”

By Brian Bennett Ashington’s assistant manager Liam McIvor has described the Easter Monday showdown against Heaton Stannington as being a must-win game for the Wansbeck side. McIvor was speaking minutes after the Colliers had secured a share of the spoils from their Pitching In Northern Premier League East Division clash against Sheffield on Good Friday.… Read more: LIAM McIVOR: “WE’VE GOT TO WIN ON MONDAY”

By Brian Bennett Ashington manager Nick Gray says his players have got to ‘turn up’ for two big games over the Easter period following Saturday’s 1-0 defeat against Garforth Town. The boss takes his side to face already relegated Sheffield FC on Good Friday before the Colliers host local rivals Heaton Stannington at Woodhorn Lane… Read more: NICK GRAY: “WE’RE A JEKYLL & HYDE SIDE”

By Brian Bennett Josh Gilchrist netted the goal 20 minutes from time which sealed three points for his side from their away clash against Liversedge at The Leading-Edge Clayborn Stadium on Saturday. And the 22-year-old striker revealed that his 14th goal of the campaign was probably one of the most important he has scored all… Read more: JOSH GILCHRIST: “THE GOAL IS PROBABLY ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT I HAVE SCORED ALL SEASON”

By Brian Bennett Ashington’s assistant manager Liam McIvor admitted that his sides’ clash against Liversedge on Saturday was ‘awful to watch’ – but said the 1-0 victory was a fantastic result in West Yorkshire. Josh Gilchrist scored the vital goal in the 71st minute of a game which will not live long in the memory… Read more: LIAM McIVOR “IT WAS AWFUL TO WATCH – BUT IT WAS A FANTASTIC RESULT”

Following on from our post last week regarding giving our fans the options to vote on our new kit, Ashington Football Club is proud to unveil sponsorship opportunities for our 2025/26 home shirt. We’re inviting local and regional businesses to be part of our historic club. We’re offering three premium sponsorship positions:• Front Shirt Sponsor… Read more: Support Ashington FC – Be Part of Our Journey in 2025/26