Heed 'Building A Squad Of Locals Who Give Their All'
By Sam Elliott
Gateshead manager Steve Watson has today added to his squad with a former Newcastle United player.
Jack Hunter, 20, has signed for the National League club after the midfielder left St James’ Park.
“It’s a great chance to possibly play 40 games a season,” he told the club’s website after signing.
“I really think I need that for my development at this time in my career. It’s a place where I can learn valuable experience.
“Steve is building a squad of local players, so we’re going to have a bunch of players who are going to give their all.
“I came and had a discussion with the manager and we discussed the way that we will be playing football and that is something I bought into,” he added.
“I was very impressed with how he came over and he’ll be a really good influence and help me progress.”
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