Gateshead add more firepower with addition of Danny Johnson

GATESHEAD have added further firepower to their attack with the signing of former Guisborough Town goal machine Danny Johnson.

Johnson netted 55 times in a goal laden Northern League campaign for Guisborough two seasons ago before earning a move to Championship side Cardiff City.

With opportunities tough to come by in Wales, the 22-year-old spent time on loan at Tranmere and Stevenage last season before being released by Cardiff.

Despite turning out for York City in pre-season, Johnson has opted for the International Stadium and follows fellow forward Ryan Bowman through the doors at the Heed after he signed from Torquay.

“Obviously I have been on trial with York, but as soon as Gateshead showed an interest I wanted to come here – and they have made me feel wanted from the outset,” Johnson said.

“York wanted to keep me for another week, but as soon as Gateshead expressed their interest it was a no-brainer, really.

“I’d had a strange year at Cardiff before that. I did well for the U21s, and I thought I might have had a chance for the first-team, but it didn’t work out.

“I went on loan to a couple of clubs, and although I wasn’t at either Tranmere or Stevenage for very long, I’ve now got some experience of playing Football League football, and I think that has brought me on.

“Playing in the National League is a new experience, but that doesn’t bother me – football’s football at the end of the day. Once you cross that line, I just want to get on the scoresheet and do all I can for the team.”