By Mark Carruthers

MESSAGE: South Shields boss Elliott Dickman

ELLIOTT Dickman has challenged a number of South Shields youngsters to seize the opportunity presented to them during pre-season.
Mariners academy products Dan Savage and James Sloan were both handed first-team appearances during the second half of last season and will be given an opportunity to impress ahead of Dickman’s first season in permanent charge at the 1st Cloud Arena.
The likes of Ewan McGowan, Sam Watts and international academy quartet Ryan Dougherty, Yeonhyuk Kwak, Mauricio Kosegarten and Jaiden Odle are also lo...