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Aldershot Town 1-1 Gateshead: The gaffer hails Heed as Francis nabs point

Ed Francis’ first goal of the season earned Gateshead the point that was the least their domineering display deserved – but manager Mike Williamson felt that their performance was on a par with last weekend’s 6-0 thrashing of Eastleigh.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
17 September 2023

By Steve Gibbs

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ED FRANCIS’ first goal of the season earned Gateshead the point that was the least their domineering display deserved – but manager Mike Williamson felt that their performance was on a par with last weekend’s 6-0 thrashing of Eastleigh.
“Other than the result, I’m absolutely delighted,” enthused Williamson. “We were very good from start to finish but it’s frustrating because we sit here with one point when it feels like that was more comprehensive than last week.
“Goals change games, and last week when you’ve got control with the scoreline it is...

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