Dan Ward

The midfielder joins the Mariners after finishing 10th in the Vanarama National League with Oldham.

Starting at Shields as a youth player, Ward joined Newcastle United's academy from Seaham Red Star in 2014 and left for Middlesbrough in 2018.

Spells at Spennymoor Town and St Patrick's Athletic in the League of Ireland followed before returning to the North East with Gateshead.

Ward was a major part of Mike Williamson's National League North title-winning Heed side in 2021-22, making 28 appearances.

Born in South Shields, the 26-year old knew what it would mean to return to his hometown.

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