Non-League Paper

Picton Shielded by top Magnay

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
8 June 2025

LEE PICTON says luring Carl Magnay to work as his assistant at South Shields is a “statement of intent”.
Magnay, 36, led Gateshead to within one point away of a National League play-off spot before standing down this week.
Now he has joined Ian Watson to work under Picton at the 1st Cloud Arena – and the boss couldn’t be happier.
Picton said: “Carl’s appointment is another statement of intent as to our aspirations as a club moving forward.
“He brings with him a huge wealth of knowledge and experience and has attained a fantastic rep...

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