Heed’s fans are given an invitation to the party
CHAIRMAN IS HOPING FOR A BUMPER ATTENDANCE AS CLUB CELBRATES GOING UP
GATESHEAD chairman Neil Pinkerton is hoping for a big turnout for Saturday’s promotion party against Hereford.
The Tynesiders go into the game as Vanarama National League North champions, having clinched the title at Chorley on Monday.
Gateshead’s final game of a memorable campaign has now been designated an all-ticket fixture.
Tickets are available from the Gateshead FC website with all under16s gaining free entry.
The ticket office at the International Stadium will also be open between 4.00 and 6.00, with interest in the game high.
Gateshead need just three goals to reach 100 league goals for only the third time in the club’s 92-year history.
The Heed have not been out of the top two since 10th January and have been top all but one week since the start of February.
Chairman Pinkerton will be on hand to see the Tynesiders presented with the National League North trophy after the final whistle.
He is keen for as many as possible to be part of what will be a a carnival atmosphere as the Heed look to sign off in style.
He said: “We are excited to celebrate what has been a phenomenal season for the team alongside our supporters.
“The players and coaching staff have defied the odds to earn automatic promotion back to the National League.
“Saturday will be an historic moment for the club as we lift the National League North trophy.
“The club is challenging all supporters
We have deserved to get promoted and it feels so good to be back where we belong in the National League Greg Olley
and the North East to break all attendance records.
“We want to give the team a reception worthy of champions in the final game of the season this weekend.” Captain marvel Greg Olley will be handed the trophy and is keen for his side to round off the season with a win.
He said: “I am super proud of what we have achieved considering all we have been through over the last four years.
“We have deserved to be promoted and it feels so good to be back where we belong in the National League.
“It is good we have got the job done and we want to win the final game against Hereford.
“That is the mentality boss Mike Williamson has set.
“We are going to enjoy it and Saturday should be a really good occasion for everyone.”
For player-manager Williamson it will be a first trophy in his fledgling managerial career, the former Magpie proving a revelation in the Heed hot seat.