Skippers steer Heed ship

By Mark Carruthers

ONE ELL’ OF A JOURNEY: Rob Elliott has left Gateshead to take charge of League One Crawley Town having led the club to FA Trophy success, inset
PICTURE: Peter Short

GATESHEAD captains of the past and present are playing a lead role in helping the National League club move on from the departure of FA Trophy-winning manager Rob Elliot.
Just under a year has passed since the former Newcastle United goalkeeper was appointed as interim successor to Mike Williamson after he accepted an offer to take charge of League Two side MK Dons.
Elliot led the Tynesiders to their histo...

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