CLUB STALWART: James Curtis has left Gateshead after 15 years PICTURE: Martin Avery

TUE 06
GATESHEAD legend James Curtis is to leave the club after 15 years of loyal service.
The Heed’s record appearance holder will be joining the Newcastle United Foundation in a full-time role.
Curtis has led Gateshead’s rise from the Northern Premier Division One all the way to Non-League’s top flight, including a play-off at Wembley in 2014.
He made 596 appearances in 13 years before becoming a community officer at the club and joining Spennymoor Town.
“It’ll be sad to le...