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  Mike Williamson appointed as new South Shields head coach

  Former Newcastle United and Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Mike Williamson has been appointed as new head coach of National League North club South Shields.

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  Now Shields can push on

  South Shields have been backed to push for promotion into the National League against next season – by the manager that has just left them to join League Two newcomers Rochdale.

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  Macclesfield FC co-owner Rob Smethurst to remain on the board 

  Macclesfield FC have confirmed that co-owner Robert Smethurst will remain on the club’s board of directors following a period of internal uncertainty at the Leasing.com Stadium.

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  Ian Watson leaves South Shields to take charge at Rochdale

  South Shields manager Ian Watson has left the club to take charge of National League play-off final winners Rochdale.