NPL East side Dunston have made a triple raid on demoted rivals North Shields as they gear up for the new campaign.
Left-back Chris Mc-Donald, 29, midfielder David Robinson and versatile youngster JJ Chrisp have all joined from Shields, who will line up in Northern League Division One in the coming campaign after failing to have ground improvements in place in time. 
Chrisp said: “When Jon (McDonald, manager) first got in touch I was thankful to be given the opportunity to join a great club.
“I played against Dunston last season and they were a tough team to play ...