Position: Departed

Lewis Ritson

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A new signing for the 2024/25 season, central defender Ritz started his career in the youth ranks at Hull City, captaining their Under-23’s in the 2019/20 season. Former clubs of Ritz include Blyth Spartans, Whitby Town, Redcar Athletic, Hebburn Town and Whitley Bay.

Cyril Giraud

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A tricky attacker that joins Ashington on a permanent basis for the 2024/25 campaign after making a few appearances for the Colliers last season while on a dual registration with West Allotment Celtic. The young Frenchman started his career at French Third Division side Chateauroux, before being released and moving to England. His former clubs include Newcastle Benfield, Thornaby and Consett.

Simon Jakab

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Hungarian defender that can play at both right-back and centre-back. Formerly of North Shields and Consett, Simon also represents the England Universities team. Simon made 32 appearances for the Colliers last season.

2024-25 (All Competitions)

Competitions Included: Northern Premier League – East Division, FA Cup, FA Trophy and Northumberland Senior Cup.

Darren Lough

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Experienced defender Darren re-joined his hometown club at the start of the 2022/23 season, making the move from Hebburn Town. After helping Ashington gain promotion in his first season back at Woodhorn Lane, Loughy made 32 appearances in Ashington’s NPL East campaign last season, scoring twice. Darren started his career at Newcastle United before moving to Ashington. He left the Colliers in 2012, playing professionally in Iceland for KA Akureyri and IA Akranes, before returning to England, joining South Shields and later Hebburn Town, winning the FA Vase at Wembley with both.