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Grey Olley was a significant player for Gateshead before having stints with Newcastle and Hull City.

Greg Olley is accustomed to the “rollercoaster” existence of a football player, given his history of devastating releases from Hull City and Newcastle United as well as his rise to become a true legend in Gateshead.

The Durham-born midfielder’s stint in the Magpies programme ended nine years ago when he received a heartbreaking call just as his first senior contract was about to expire.

Olley saw action in the first team during a three-year contract with Hull City, however in the summer of 2018, he was let go once more before being signed by Gateshead. Olley has supported the Heed faithfully for the past six years in spite of off-field problems that have endangered the team’s survival, an enforced demotion, their recent playoff heartbreak, and persistent interest from rival teams.

However, there are enough drawbacks for now. Olley has established himself as a true Gateshead legend throughout his tenure at the International Stadium. He led the team to victory in the National League North two years prior to leading them to defeat against FC Halifax Town in the FA Trophy Final at Wembley last year.

And Olley led the Gateshead team that defeated Solihull Moors in a penalty shootout to win the trophy for the first time at Wembley last weekend, making history in the process. Olley said that the “ebbs and flows” of their victory over their National League rivals perfectly captured the range of feelings and experiences he has had while living on the Tyne’s south bank.

He told Chronicle Live: “There has been every emotion under the sun in the last three or four weeks – but I keep saying that is the Gateshead way of doing things, it’s really never done the easy way. It’s been six years of toil, ups and downs and we keep referring to a rollercoaster, and that’s what the final was because there was just everything going on.

“I am just so happy we came out on the right side of the game and there were so many ebbs and flows, we had momentum, then it was stripped away. It’s just credit to everyone at this football club, we just keep grinding through and pushing forwards and that’s everyone from the top of the club, the players, the coaches and the supporters because we are all as one.

Olley has a very strong argument for being called the best captain in Gateshead history, even though he is too humble to take credit for it. Olley is, at the absolute least, being discussed as the Heed captain who stands above the others, having been the first to win a league title in more than 30 years and the first to raise a trophy at Wembley.

However, the England C international is content to merely pay attention to the team’s accomplishments and not take any credit for himself.

“It’s a big job to be a club captain here, and I saw Clarky (former Gateshead captain Ben Clark) on the way down the steps (at Wembley”).” “People are saying you’re the best captain this club has ever had because we did it at Wembley, but that’s not for me to say. That’s up to others to determine; I have no notion. I’ve been fortunate enough to witness what may be the best side Gateshead has ever seen, but we’ve had some incredible ones that didn’t make it to Wembley.

“I take it on my shoulders as captain, and I’m just so happy and proud,” the skipper said.

There’s still uncertainty about what Olley and his teammates face ahead. while things stand, talks over what will happen to the International Stadium are still continuing on while Gateshead tries to find a solution to the ten-year security of tenure problem that cost them their spot in the National League playoffs last month.

The future of interim manager Rob Elliot is still to be officially confirmed – although the Chronicle understands the former Newcastle United goalkeeper is planning for next season and there seems little doubt he will be in the dugout when the Gateshead players return for pre-season in July.

After Mike Williamson left to join League Two team MK Dons in October, Elliot filled the void created by his departure. Olley called the former manager of the Republic of Ireland “instrumental” in Gateshead’s incredible season-long success.

“To be honest, we just concentrate on football and winning more trophies,” he remarked. It’s none of my business what’s going on in the background, but hopefully everything gets resolved before summer.

We’ll take a brief break before we resume, and Rob would be a great goalie because he’s helped the team win a trophy, make the playoffs, and contribute ever since taking over. I have nothing but praise for what he has accomplished.

 

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Dajaune sends shocking message to Gateshead fans

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DerbyshireLive provides up-to-date Derby County news. A Rams striker says goodbye to Gateshead, his loan club, before returning to Pride Park.

After a great loan stint, Dajaune Brown, the academy product of Derby County, bid Gateshead farewell in style.

The forward ended his four-month stint at Rob Elliot’s side by inspiring them to an FA Trophy victory over Solihull Moors at Wembley.

Brown made Heed history by scoring, dishing up an assist, and winning the penalty kick in the penalty shootout that followed extra time.

The adolescent will now return to Pride Park this summer, where he hopes to make an impression during preseason. It is still possible that he will go on loan to a team higher up the league ladder.

Brown stated: “I want to express my gratitude to all those who helped make this opportunity possible. Thank you to Rob, the coaching staff, and my teammates for being such great mentors who have helped me develop as a player.

“And to the supporters, thank you so much for your wonderful support at home and abroad. Even though I’m starting a new chapter in my football career, the experiences and lessons I’ve gained here will last a lifetime. Best wishes for the future.

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Dajaune Brown ‘take the next step’ on future debate as manager asses striker

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DerbyshireLive’s most recent Derby County news provides you with information about the forward following his stellar loan stint at Gateshead.

Dajaune Brown, who just wrapped up an incredible National League loan with Gateshead, will be looking to make an impression at Derby County come preseason play.

The academy attacker finished the season with an FA Trophy victory on a historic day at Wembley, having scored 10 goals in 20 appearances in the northeast.

Brown led the Heed to victory over Solihull Moors in a shootout by scoring, dishing out a pass, and hitting the game-winning penalty. That was a great way to cap off an incredible loan for the young striker, who is drawing interest from several League Two teams.

Before deciding whether to send the striker out on loan or promote him to the first team squad, head coach Paul Warne will evaluate the player once again in the summer. Rob Elliot, the manager of Gateshead, stated to Derbyshire Live yesterday that if the team had been promoted to the Football League, he would have made another attempt to recruit the striker.

Everyone is watching to see what happens next, and Derby supporters have spoken their opinions in abundance.

Beaufort1: “There are a hundred talented young players that end up playing in the lesser levels or non-league football, and some go unnoticed, for every Bellingham or Rooney. It’s critical that the young man remains grounded, puts in a lot of effort, and his carers give his growth serious consideration. It may be detrimental to him to be thrown into a Championship team before he is ready, so I’m glad the management makes the decision that’s best for him based on their daily observations.”

Barker41: “Preseason play should offer him a chance to do well. Warming the bench game after game and making the odd ten-minute cameo won’t help him develop, in my opinion. If PW isn’t ready by the start of the season, I hope he takes the risk rather than the safe route. However, a half-season loan to a team where he will receive enough of playing time (ideally in League 1) would set him up for success in the Championship starting in January. A close location such as Burton or Mansfield would be perfect to allow Derby’s supporters to occasionally check on his progress.”

NorthamptonRam: “I’d put him in L2/L1 if we could guarantee him a game.” He must wait to be developed by the Academy and be a first team substitute because we are unable to do so.”

Sir Mix Bits: “He ought to be in the team if he’s talented enough. Players like Bellingham, Saka, and Rooney all began their careers as athletes around the age of 17.

The Rams of Matlock say: “May be it’s worth having him on the bench integrating him in slowly and giving him 30 minutes per game to see what he can do at Championship level.”

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Newcastle United ‘target’ Gateshead forward fans favorite after Wembley glory eyed response to the Club

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Dajaune Brown, a forward for Gateshead, is totally focused on the Wembley showpiece following his connections to Newcastle United.

Dajaune Brown, a striker on loan from Gateshead, has dismissed rumours that Newcastle United is interested in him and stated that his only goal is to assist the Tynesiders in winning at Wembley on Saturday afternoon.

Since joining the Heed in the last week of the January transfer window, the Derby County young player has been an enormous success. He has played a significant role in the team’s promotion to the FA Trophy Final and third trip to Wembley in as many seasons.

The 18-year-old, who is playing senior football for the first time in his career, has made 21 appearances, scoring eight goals and dishing out seven assists. It has been stated that this has piqued the curiosity of Sunderland and Newcastle, in addition to several other clubs from the EFL and Premier League.

Brown, though, has stated that his only goal is to make the most of his final game on loan at Gateshead and make sure he returns to Derby a better player.

To be fair, rumours exist and will always exist, but he remarked, “I don’t really let it affect how I play or how I act; all I want to do is go out and try to help the team as best I can.

Derby has been in constant communication with me, supporting me during this loan period and offering their compliments on how everything has worked out. I’ve been attempting to work on the areas they pointed out where I can still do better so that I may return in the summer.

Brown is excited about the possibility of playing his final game for Gateshead on the biggest platform available in English football, and he is determined to build on his remarkable Trophy performance by assisting Rob Elliot’s team in making club history.

“It’s the perfect ending (to my loan spell), especially if we win and all the boys and supporters come down when I’m out there,” he said in his explanation. It’s been amazing being in and among the supporters, and they’ve been incredibly helpful in helping me settle in with what I’ve done so far.

“The trophy has been fantastic, starting with the assists and hat-trick against Macclesfield, but now I want to carry that into the championship game and

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