Season: 2024-25

Gary Ormston

2024/25 Sponsor: NE63GOAT – LONGHIRST HALL GOLF COURSE

Veteran midfielder who recently took up a coaching role at the club. Gary joined Ashington from Newcastle Blue Star last November, going on to make 23 appearances for the Colliers last season. An FA Vase winner with Whitley Bay back in 2011, Gary was also part of the North Shields side that won the Northern League title in 2022.

Connor Thomson

2024/25 Sponsor: Wansbeck Riverside Caravan Park

Striker Connor joins Ashington from Morpeth Town on a permanent basis for the 2024/25 season after a hugely successful loan spell last season. Scoring twice on his debut in a 4-0 victory at Winterton Rangers in October, Connor went on to score 17 goals in 28 games, finishing as the clubs top goal scorer last season. A powerful centre forward who has previously played for Carlisle United, Blackburn Rovers, Barrow, Halifax Town, Gateshead, Scarborough Athletic and Blyth Spartans.

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.

Ben Williams

2024/25 Sponsor: Not available due to being on loan.

Wilson Kneeshaw

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Striker who made an instant impact on his debut last August after joining from Northern Alliance side Newcastle Independent, scoring twice in a 4-0 FA Cup victory over North Shields. Wilson started his career at Middlesbrough before moving to Romanian League side ACS Poli Timisoara. He returned to England, playing for Darlington and Blyth Spartans, before moving to the USA where he joined United Soccer League side Sacramento Republic, scoring on his debut in a 4-0 win over Portland Timbers. After moving back to England he returned to Darlington, moving to Shildon and then onto Newcastle Independent. He scored 16 goals in 44 appearances for the Colliers last season.

Charlie Exley

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Defender Charlie is now into his second season at Woodhorn Lane. He made 16 appearances last season at left-back, scoring an impressive 4 goals. After starting his career in the youth system at Gateshead, Charlie went on to sign for Scottish Football League side Queen of the South, before moving onto Gretna, Whickham and Consett.

Ross Coombe

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Now into his second campaign at Woodhorn Lane, goalkeeper Ross made 11 first team appearances last season after joining the Colliers from Consett. His former clubs also include South Shields, Stockton Town, West Auckland Town and Whickham.

Cameron Gascoigne

2024/25 Sponsor: Stewart Carnaby

Attacking player that joined Ashington last season from Newcastle Benfield. Nephew of former England, Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur, Lazio and Rangers midfielder Paul Gascoigne, Cameron also represents his country, playing for England Universities. Scored on his debut last season in a 4-0 FA Cup win against North Shields. Made 26 appearances last season, scoring twice.