Position: Midfielder

Paul Robinson

2024/25 Sponsor: Brian Shotton

Robbo re-joins the Colliers for the 2024/25 season after a year with Newcastle Blue Star. A veteran winger with plenty of tricks, Robbo was a huge part of Ashington’s success in recent years, scoring twice in Ashington’s 4-1 Northern League Cup final win over Newcastle Benfield in 2022, and then playing a major part in Ashington’s hugely successful 2022/23 campaign as the Colliers won the Cleator Cup, reached the FA Cup 4th Qualifying Round and gained promotion to the Northern Premier League after a 3-0 play-off final win at Glossop North End. After playing professionally with Tranmere Rovers, Grimsby Town and York City early in his career, Paul would go on to win the FA Vase on 3 occasions with Whitley Bay and North Shields. Robbo has also played for Darlington, Blyth Spartans, Bedlington Terriers and Morpeth Town during his illustrious career.

Craig Spooner

2024/25 Sponsor: Gav Perry

Attacking midfielder Spoons is now in his fourth season at Ashington after making the move from North Shields in 2021. A former Newcastle United youngster, Craig went on to play for Whitley Bay and West Auckland Town. A very versatile player that has covered in both full-back positions. A set piece specialist who scored Ashington’s first goal back in the Northern Premier League with a stunning free-kick against Brighouse Town on the opening day last season. Spoons made 39 appearances last season, scoring 5 goals.

Ben Sampson

2024/25 Sponsor: Northumbrian Leisure Ltd

Ben made 35 appearances for the Colliers last season, scoring once in a 2-1 win at Grimsby Borough. A central midfielder that is also comfortable at right-back, Ben is in his second spell at Woodhorn Lane, re-joining the club in 2019 after a brief period at North Shields. A hard working player who has won the ‘player of the season’ award on a number of occasions.