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Proud, but grounded, captain Kenton Richardson insists nobody at Gateshead is getting carried away after their stunning 3-1 win over title chasers York City in midweek helped Rob Elliot’s side move out of the National League relegation zone.

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Mark Carruthers
29 March 2026

Skip urges upbeat Heed to stay grounded
By Mark Carruthers

Proud, but grounded, captain Kenton Richardson insists nobody at Gateshead is getting carried away after their stunning 3-1 win over title chasers York City in midweek helped Rob Elliot’s side move out of the National League relegation zone.
The Heed were seemingly plummeting headfirst into National League North after a miserable run of 13 consecutive defeats during the middle third of the season left the club on its knees.
However, the return of FA Trophy-winning management team of Rob Elliot and Louis Storey, plus a whole host o...

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