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3 days ago
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Former Carlisle United prospect makes non-league switch
Former Carlisle United prospect Cameron Salkeld has made FA Trophy finalists Spennymoor Town his latest destination. The midfielder has joined the National League North club ahead of the 2025/26 season. Advertisement It follows his departure from fellow sixth-tier club Darlington. Salkeld, who came through the youth side at Carlisle and made two first-team appearances, scoring once, had been with Darlo for the last two years. Now he makes the switch to another north east outfit. Spennymoor boss Graeme Lee has welcomed the arrival of the former Blue to the Brewery Field. 'The way Cam plays the game suits us down to the ground,' said Lee in a club statement. 'I've said it numerous times that we're at our best when we play with real intensity, and Cam does that with his work rate and the distances he covers during games. Advertisement 'He is full of running, has great ability, good experience and can play in a few different roles so he's someone we're delighted to be adding to our squad for 2025/26.' Salkeld's two senior outings for Carlisle came in the EFL Trophy under Keith Curle in the 2016/17 campaign. He made his debut at 17 as a substitute against Blackburn Rovers' Under-21s in October 2016 before, a month later, coming off the bench to score in a 4-2 win over Fleetwood Town. He also impressed for United's youth team as they reached the fourth round in the same season. He moved on from Carlisle in 2018 and has since had spells at Gateshead, Greenock Morton, Ayr United and Clyde before joining Darlington in 2023. Spennymoor finished ninth in National League North last season as well as reaching the FA Trophy final, where they lost 3-0 to Aldershot Town at Wembley.
Yahoo
5 days ago
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- Yahoo
Former Carlisle United No2 lands non-league manager job
Former Carlisle United assistant boss Ian Watson has landed a non-league managerial role. He has been appointed boss of National League North club South Shields. The move sees Watson leave his coaching position at League Two club MK Dons. The 39-year-old replaces Elliott Dickman at the sixth-tier club. Watson had been part of Mike Williamson's coaching team at Brunton Park from last September. He remained at the club for a short period after Williamson's February sacking but then left early into Mark Hughes' tenure. Watson duly returned to MK Dons, having previously worked there alongside Williamson, as part of interim boss Ben Gladwin's caretaker side. The former Gateshead coach now moves into the hotseat for the first time at a club who finished 17th in National League North last season. South Shields described north east native Watson as "one of the brightest and most progressive young coaches in the country". Watson, centre, was part of Mike Williamson's backroom team at Carlisle (Image: Richard Parkes) In a statement, club owner Geoff Thompson said: "I'm delighted to welcome Ian to the club. "His track record and experience are exceptional, and I'm excited to see the progress the team will make under his leadership. "His appointment reflects our continued ambition to drive this club forward. This is just the first of many exciting developments on the horizon." South Shields said Watson emerged as their top choice after the vacancy attracted more than 50 applicants. South Shields FC is delighted to announce the appointment of Ian Watson as our new Men's First Team Manager. Welcome to the Mariners, Ian ⚓️#SSFC #AlwaysReady — South Shields FC (@SouthShieldsFC) May 28, 2025 Sporting director Lee Picton added: "It's not just the calibre of his football and coaching brain that excites me, it's his abilities as a leader and a standard setter that make him the ideal appointment for SSFC in my opinion. "He also has a proven track record in operating very shrewdly in the transfer market, while adding enormous value to players who are already in the building. Hughes: Carlisle United will be 'cup final' for National League rivals "Despite 50+ applications from all over the world for the role, Ian quickly became our number one choice due to his outstanding skill set, highly aligned values, along with proven on-field results and we are delighted to get him on board with us to help facilitate our next stage of growth as a club." South Shields' squad includes the former Carlisle loan midfielder Martin Smith. Another ex-Blue, former Brunton Park youth defender Dillon Morse, was released by the club this summer. MK Dons, who recently appointed Paul Warne as their new boss, wished Watson well with sporting director Liam Sweeting - who almost joined Carlisle last season - saying: "His connection with the players and his genuine passion for this club were evident every single day. "While we would have loved for him to stay with us, he starts his own journey of leadership, and I very much look forward to watching this next chapter of his career. 'As we often see, good people join our journey and really connect with this club – Busty [Watson] certainly did that. I thank him for all his efforts during his time with us.'
The Sun
5 days ago
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- The Sun
English football club forced to share stadium with rival team 17 miles away after £3million worth of pitch damage
SCARBOROUGH Athletic have been forced to groundshare with Yorkshire rivals Bridlington Town. The non-league outfit will temporarily host home games 17 miles away after £3million worth of pitch damage was discovered. 1 Scarborough 's postseason plans went up in smoke after a site survey found serious structural issues with the pitch at the town's Sports Village. But Bridlington, who play in the ninth tier, have agreed for the Seadogs to share their pitch until it's sorted out. The club confirmed Scarborough, who player higher up in the sixth tier, would not be charged for use of the stadium. North Yorkshire Council own the ground and said the new pitch could cost more than £3million to repair. The club's artificial 3G pitch was due to be replaced after the final home game on April 21, in time for the start of next season. But a pitch inspection found that extensive work is needed before the turf can be resurfaced. Scarborough chairman Trevor Bull said he was "talking to several parties about making bus and train services available" for fans. The club are working on a financial plan in case they needed to play the full season at their temporary home. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS There is no confirmed scheduled date for repair work to start but a Scarborough spokesperson said they were in constant talks with the council. The National League North side will face a "shortfall" from missing out on matchday revenue streams including food and drink sales, hospitality packages, shop sales and an expected drop in attendance. At Bridlington, the ground will require extra work to ensure it is "step two compliant" in accordance with FA Guidelines for stadium regulations. Scarborough finished 13th last season, while Bridlington avoided relegation after coming 18th in the Northern East Counties.
Yahoo
6 days ago
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Hoops talisman extends stay at club going into next season
ZAC McEachran has agreed to extend his stay at Oxford City going into the 2025/26 season. The 30-year-old creator scored 11 goals and registered seven assists in Vanarama National League North during the most recent campaign, and has been a long-term key player for the Hoops. City finished 19th in National League North this season, 14 points above the relegation zone, and McEachran is looking forward to pushing higher up the division in the next campaign. READ ALSO: Midfielder on when conversations will take place regarding future He told the Hoops website: 'It was a simple decision to make. This is a fantastic football club, I enjoy playing here and I think this year we are all determined to make amends for what was a disappointing season last time round. The club is certainly moving in the right direction, and I want to be a part of that.' City manager Ross Jenkins added: 'Everyone knows the talent and ability that Zac possesses and he's never going to be short of admirers, but as soon as we sat down to talk about a new deal, he made it clear that he wants to be here and is truly committed to what we are trying to build. 'I am sure fans will love this signing. He is hugely popular with them, and this is a great start to the summer as we strengthen and prepare for a successful new season.' Last month, it was announced that both Hoops skipper Reece Fleet and Lewis Coyle will be leaving the club this summer, with a further seven players later released.
BBC News
23-05-2025
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- BBC News
'I'm proud of the badge': King's Lynn Town's new head coach
A football club has made two big announcements - the chairman has stepped down and it has appointed a new head owner Stephen Cleeve is leaving King's Lynn Town FC, who play in National League North, after nine Turn Sports Investments has taken over, and within hours had appointed James Rowe as head said: "I'm sure it's going to be in good hands. I'm sure the club will go forward and it will go on to even greater things." He said his time at the club felt like "being part of a family". Referring to Rowe's appointment, he said: "He's very knowledgeable, very intelligent and he's a winner and he wants to win football matches."I've sold him a couple of players in the past... I'm sure he will do a good job and he's also a local lad who lives in Suffolk." Rowe joins the Linnets after managing Gloucester City, Chesterfield and AFC Fylde. He said he was delighted to be joining the club and his aim was to make it "competitive". "I was proud to put the badge on yesterday... we hope we can inspire people from our performances from game one." He said he wanted to sign-up more local talent. "I'm an all encompassing manager. "I like to recruit the players," said Rowe. Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
