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<strong>Ashington</strong> AFC: Player Profiles<br />
Management<br />
Steve Bowey – Few players have the Northern League experience that Steve<br />
Bowey has, having been one of the top midfielders in non-league football for<br />
over 20 years. Steve joins us from Newcastle Benfield where he played<br />
most of his football in recent years, having also played for the Colliers and Newcastle<br />
Blue Star, among others. His knowledge and experience will be invaluable<br />
as manager as we look to move the club forward, as will his nous and ability on<br />
the park. Sponsored by Doonhamer Travel Club (Queen of the South)<br />
Gareth McAlindon – Joined the Colliers as Steve Bowey’s assistant in October<br />
2017. A familiar face around the Northern League, having played at this level for<br />
a number of years at clubs including Bedlington Terriers and Whitley Bay, his<br />
input will be invaluable to Steve Bowey.<br />
Players<br />
Conor Grant – Talented Goalkeeper who joined the club from Blyth Spartans in<br />
September 2014. Conor has established himself as the Northern League’s best<br />
goalkeeper and a massive favourite with the fans, winning Players Player of the<br />
year for 2014-15 and Supporters Player of the year for 2015-16. Sponsored by<br />
Gav Perry<br />
Luc Glasper – <strong>Ashington</strong> lad who understudies between the sticks. A tremendous<br />
shotstopper who had played for Bedlington Terriers, AFC Newbiggin and<br />
Alnwick <strong>Town</strong>.<br />
Jay Hornsby - Exciting young left-back who signed from Alnwick <strong>Town</strong> in the<br />
summer of 2017. Has the potential to be one of the finest players in the league in<br />
his position, with pace to burn and maturity beyond his years.<br />
Shaun Henderson – Started his career at <strong>Ashington</strong> before moving to neighbouring<br />
Morpeth <strong>Town</strong> where he had many successful seasons. Shaun is an<br />
attacking full-back who adds class to the Colliers defence as well as an attacking<br />
threat from deep.<br />
Wayne Buchanan - Experienced Irish centre half who returned to Woodhorn<br />
Lane following a spell at Sunderland RCA. Wayne played in his native Northern<br />
Ireland for Lisburn Distillery, then moved to Australia to join Brisbane Olympic<br />
and Gold Coast United. Upon his return to the UK he played for Gateshead, before<br />
captaining Blyth Spartans. Wayne has also played for our neighbours, Morpeth<br />
<strong>Town</strong>. Sponsored by <strong>Ashington</strong> CFC Supporters & Social Club<br />
Shaun Vipond – Shaun needs no introduction as he has been one of the premier<br />
players in the Northern League in recent times. Strong in defence, and com-<br />
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