Morpeth Town First Team Squad
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Dan Lowson
An experienced keeper in the NPL, Dan has featured for Spennymoor Town most recently, with stints at Blyth Spartans, Alfreton and Luton Town among others. After six games spent on loan at Craik Park, he signed permanently during the summer of 2018/19.
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Jeff Henderson
A warrior of a centre-back, Henderson’s most successful time came when winning league and cup glory at Sligo Rovers. He also played in the Europa League and Champions League while in Ireland before returning to his native North East. He joined Town from Stobswood, where he had been regaining his fitness following injury.
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Chris Reid
Chris signed for the club from Whitley Bay during the 2015-16 season, and has proved to be an influential member of the squad. He made over 200 appearances for the four-time FA Vase winners, and has excelled at Craik Park.
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Jeff Ross
Michael Turner
Michael signed for the Highwaymen and has gone from strength to strength, making 179 appearances by the end of last season. He is a solid and no-nonsense defender, who likes to get forward, with his aerial presence a handy feature.
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Liam Miller
Liam joined us from Guisborough Town in the summer of 2023 after impressing on Teesside. Originally a Sunderland Academy graduate, he has played internationally for Scotland until the age of 18 before stints in adult football with Bishop Auckland and most recently Guisborough.
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Josh Robson
A defender by trade, the 24-year is a product of Sunderland’s academy before heading to Norway, initially on loan, to play for four years. Upon returning to the UK, Bedlington-born Robson featured for Blyth Spartans at the tail end of last season in National League North as they enjoyed an upturn in fortunes.
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Nicky Gray
Ryan Wombwell
A talented young player who can across the defensive line and in midfield, Ryan has had two successful spells on loan at Craik Park from Gateshead before leaving Spennymoor Town to join us for a third time ahead of the 2023-24 campaign.
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Josh King
A versatile member of the squad, Josh joined in the summer of 2022 ahead of the new season. Previously with York City, the midfielder, who can also feature in defence, was scheduled to join us on loan before Covid brought that season to an end without him kicking a ball.
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Ryan Donaldson
An adaptable midfielder with fantastic talent, Ryan joined in the summer of 2021 after leaving Hartlepool United, where he captained the side to promotion to the Football League. Spells at Gateshead, Cambridge United and Plymouth Argyle preceded his four years at Pools. An exceptional attacking talent.
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Ben Sayer
Ben joined the club during the 2014-15 season. He is a hard-working player with a superb range of passing. He has a huge creative influence on the side and was named Northern League Player of the Year in 2017. His creative talent has helped drive the club on to great success.
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Liam Noble
A signing during the 2019-20 season, the Sunderland academy graduate has played for Notts County, Forest Green and Hartlepool United among others. Very much a box-to-box midfielder, he chips in with his fair share of goals.
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Steve & Ricky Perola
Danny Barlow
Danny Barlow put pen to paper after leaving Blyth Spartans, with a desire to see his career flourish in the Pitching In NPL Premier Division. Although a stint at Croft Park will have helped with his development, it is his time spent on a full scholarship in the United States of America that has given the 24-year-old an alternative take on football.
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Vinnie Steels
A hugely talented winger, the left-footed 21-year-old has featured for York City, Burnley, Sunderland, and most recently Shildon, making in excess of 30 appearances in NPL East. He’s a player that seeks to get on the front foot and he shone in a side that ultimately were relegated to the Northern League
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Will Jenkins
A loan signing before the 2023-24 season started, Jenkins is a midfielder who is developing a fine pedigree despite his young years. Supporters Player of the Season after a spell at Dunston UTS, as well as players’ player of the season, the young South Shields player is a box to box midfielder who is keen to make an impact.
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Andrew and Elijah Watson
Jack Foalle
Jack only made the switch to the Highwaymen in October 2018 but has hit the ground running. Following a run of 17 goals in 15 games at Whitley Bay, ambitious Jack made the move to Craik Park and duly scored a sensational first goal for the club on his home debut. Quick, energetic and enthusiastic, Foalle is a real threat up top.
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Andrew Johnson
Formerly of Ashington and more recently Spennymoor Town, AJ had been a key player in the latter’s rise up the football league structure. Scorer of all types of goals, he will be a major threat to opposition defences in the NPL Premier Division.
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Simon, Louie and Will Smith in memory of their amazing mother & grandmother, Margaret Smith.
Connor Thomson
Already accustomed to scoring at Craik Park, after his goal for Blyth Spartans knocked the Highwaymen out of the Northumberland Senior Cup last season, his eye for goal and desire to get on the front foot should make him a stand-out performer next season. The 26-year-old’s previous clubs include Carlisle United, Blackburn Rovers, Barrow, Halifax, Gateshead and Scarborough Athletic, as well as Spartans, whom he featured 41 times for in the last two seasons
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Sam Hodgson
A loan signing from South Shields, the young striker has been on loan at Stockton Town, Blyth Spartans, and Marske United in the 2022-23 campaign. Quick off the mark and a keen eye for goal, Hodgson is another eager to impress at Craik Park.
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Nathan Nkunku
Nathan Nkunku is a striker who was recently released from Newcastle United’s academy. A big, powerful runner, the forward is a handful for any defence with his direct style of play.
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Bill and June Gritt
Craig Lynch
Manager
Craig previously managed Seaham Red Star before leaving the club during the previous campaign. His playing career took him to Sunderland, Rochdale, Hartlepool, Spennymoor Town and Blyth Spartans.
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Josh and Mark McCormack
James Armstrong
Assistant Manager
James joined us from Sunderland RCA where he was player-coach and is now our assistant manager. A former player, he has featured for Sunderland, Hull City, Spennymoor, Pickering Town, Sunderland RCA, and Sunderland West End before focusing on his coaching career.
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Steven Shaw
Sports Therapist
Steven returned to the club in 2016, bringing a wealth of experience after time at Middlesbrough and Berwick Rangers, alongside 10 years in the Northern League.
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Warren Davison
Sports Therapist
Warren is a sports therapist studying Sports Analysis at Northumbria University. He’s taken it upon himself to get out and get experience in football and has proven himself to be dependable, reliable, and committed to the club.
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Andrew Oliver
Kitman
Olly is a well-liked character at the club and is highly thought of by everyone. He is thoroughly a part of the Morpeth dressing room and excels at the job in hand. He is well-respected among his fellow peers, players and also fans alike.
