The Mariners’ squad has been bolstered by the arrival of Conor Newton, who has signed a short-term deal after impressing in training.
But who is the club’s latest signing? Here’s a bit more information on the 30-year-old…
Conor Newton was born on October 17th, 1991 in Whickham, Gateshead
His football talent was quickly spotted and he joined Newcastle United as a nine-year-old
The midfielder, who is best-known for playing centrally but can also play wider on the right, was a regular for the Magpies’ youth teams and second string
Newton starred in Newcastle’s run to the semi-final of the FA Youth Cup in the 2009-10 season, but did not make a senior appearance for the club
His first break in senior football came via a loan spell north of the border with St Mirren, which began in January 2013
Alongside Newcastle team-mate Paul Dummett, he won the Scottish League Cup with St Mirren in the 2012-13 season, scoring what was effectively the winning goal in the final against Hearts
Newton returned for a full campaign on loan with top flight St Mirren in 2013-14, with current Aston Villa captain and Scotland international John McGinn among those he played alongside
After 41 appearances in his second season with the Buddies, Newton permanently left Newcastle in the summer of 2014, signing for Rotherham United
He played 13 times in the Championship for the Millers in the 2014-15 campaign before moving on to Cambridge United
Newton spent two years with Cambridge, and another two years with Hartlepool United
In 2019, he spurned interest from professional clubs to move into part-time football, with family circumstances playing a part in his decision
The midfielder signed for Whickham alongside players including ex-South Shields duo Carl Finnigan and Matty Pattison
After three years with the Northern League side, Newton trained with the Mariners over recent weeks as he looked for a move back up the football pyramid
He caught the eye in training and in a substitute appearance in last Saturday’s friendly against Dunston, and has now been given a further opportunity to impress after signing a short-term deal
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