Meet the first team here

Goalkeepers

Finn Hodgson
Goalkeeper

Finn is another to return to the Daren Persson Stadium ahead of the 2024/25 season, a young goalkeeper who was a part of the club’s Northern Premier League campaign before moving to Bedlington Terriers.

Previous Clubs: Bedlington Terriers, West Allotment Celtic

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Defenders

Euan Anderson
Defender

 

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Curtis Coppen
Defender

Famed for his long diagonal balls from the back line, Curtis also provides us with some much-needed steel in the back line.  Returns to the club as a fans favourite on and off the field.

Previous Clubs: Newcastle Blue Star, North Shields FC

Sponsored by: Twist & Shout

Nick Cassidy
Defender

Nick returns for a second spell at the Daren Persson Stadium, having played a key part in Marc Nash’s squad that gained promotion to the Northern Premier League. A player who is comfortable on the ball and can play in both defence and midfield.

Previous Clubs: Heaton Stannington, Consett AFC

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Darryll Donnelly
Defender

Darryl is a defender who joins the club and has a great footballing background. The former captain of Seaham Red Star is a very commanding defender with even more quality being added to the side.

Previous Clubs: Newcastle Blue Star, Seaham Red Star

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Liam Marrs
Defender

Liam is a consistent right back, performing to a high standard every week. Coming through the ranks of Sunderland AFC has played for Boston United and Darlington and Dunston

Previous Clubs: Sunderland AFC, Boston United, Darlington, Dunston UTS 

Sponsored by: Lee and Mark Crammond

Alex Nicholson
Defender

Alex is a footballer who plays as a right-back and as a right-winger. He has played for the Wales U19 national team and also as a pro footballer for Gateshead only 2 years ago. A huge signing.

Previous Clubs: Newcastle Academy and Reserves, Chorley, Preston North End, Blyth Spartans, South Shields and Gateshead.

Sponsored by: Terry Nelson

Luke Salmon
Defender

Experienced footballer who plays at the back. Has Northern League experience playing with Ashington AFC.

Previous Clubs: Ashington AFC

Sponsored by: Paul Nelson

Midfielders

Danny Anderson
Midfielder

Danny is a central midfielder who offers a wide range of passing across varying distances. Danny is comfortable on the ball and looks to help the side play.


Previous Clubs: Bedlington Terriers, Ashington AFC

Sponsored by: Sean Taylor

Ryan Carr
Midfielder

A familiar face returns to the Daren Persson Stadium from Heaton Stannington, a renowned goal scorer and a member of the triumphant 2015 FA Vase Winning Squad and a part of Marc Nash’s squad that gained promotion to the Northern Premier League.

Previous Clubs: Heaton Stannington, Newcastle Blue Star

Sponsored by: Didsa and Gill

Dan Cherry
Midfielder

Youngster joins the side with experience from New Hartley Juniors.

Sponsored by: Graham New

Kyle Downey
Midfielder

Versatile central midfielder, possesses brilliant technical ability, has plenty of Northern League experience to bring to the side.

Former Clubs: Ashington, Whitley Bay & Ryton & Crawcrook Albion.


Sponsored by: Alan Matthews

Adam Forster
Midfielder

The former Blyth Spartans midfielder was a vital member of the North Shields side that won the FA Vase and Senior Cup. Adam scored the extra time winner against Glossop North End in the FA Vase Final in 2015.

Former Clubs: Blyth AFC, Blyth Spartans

Sponsored by: Hev and Steve Cunningham

Albe Fletcher
Midfielder

A young midfielder who impressed whilst on loan from South Shields FC. A real young star with a bright future ahead. 

Sponsored by: Monks Garage

Lewis Henry
Midfielder

A youngster who shone through the ranks at South Shields FC and impressed many last season whilst on loan from South Shields. Dominates the midfield.

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Dean Holmes
Midfielder

Deano returns to the club for another spell, signed from Ryton & Crawcrook

Sponsored by: Anthony Reed

Will McCamley
Midfielder

The youngster joins permanently after impressing on loan from Hebburn Town last season. An everlasting name of the team sheet in the second half of last year's season under the guidance of Bri.

Previous Clubs: Hebburn Town, Huddersfield FC

Sponsored by: Terry Reed

Flyn Williamson
Midfielder

Youngster joins the side with experience from New Hartley Juniors.

Sponsored by: Quadrant Leisure

Forwards

Lee Mason
Forward

The experienced forward rejoins the Robins after a very successful first spell, Lee has previously played for the likes of South Shields and Blyth Spartans.

Previous Clubs: Newcastle Blue Star, Ashington AFC, South Shields FC, North Shields FC, Blyth Spartans.


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Ben Harmison

The forward brings with him a wealth of experience and goals with him.

Previous clubs:

Ashington, North Shields, South Shields, Morpeth Town

Sponsored by: North Shields Independent Supporters Association

Jamie Holmes
Forward

An exciting player maker, who always looks to drive towards goal, the younger brother of Dean, a product of the Newcastle United Academy,

Previous club: South Shields, Blyth Spartans and Newcastle Blue Star.

Sponsored by: The Fab Four

Lewis Suddick
Forward

Lewis is another to return to the Daren Persson Stadium, an exciting skilful player who is attack minded, capable of playing down both channels, another graduate of the Newcastle United Academy, joins from Whitley Bay ahead of the 2024/25 season,

Previous Clubs: Whitley Bay, Ashington, Whitby, Hebburn Town

Sponsored by: Quadrant Leisure