Andy Inness departs his role as Assistant Manager

South Shields FC can confirm that Andy Inness has departed the club with immediate effect to take up a full-time role at the Academy of Light.

Andy Inness has left his role as Assistant Manager after being offered the opportunity to join Sunderland AFC in their Academy setup.

Andy's message to the fans and people of South Shields FC:

“Firstly I’d like to thank the club and the players for everything during my time here. I wish them every success and will be watching and willing them onto success in the second half of the season.

Secondly I’d like to thank Elliott personally for believing in me during a difficult period when I first returned to the club. He’s an exceptional manager and has created an environment that this group of players can thrive and achieve great things. I wish Elliott, Phil Naisbett, Andy Morris and the club all the very best going forward.

Thanks

Andy"

Elliott Dickman comments on the departure of Andy Inness:

“Andy leaving us is very much a bittersweet feeling. We are really disappointed to be losing such an excellent coach and a brilliant person. He has truly been fantastic for me personally since I joined the Club and I am eternally thankful and grateful for everything he has done for myself, the staff, the Club and the players.

He has had such an influence with a number of player’s careers at our Club and in the North East, which speaks volumes of his amazing skills as a coach. Sunderland are certainly gaining a top coach and a great man. We would like to wish Andy all the best with the next chapter of his coaching journey and I know he will love working with the young players at Sunderland’s Academy. I would simply like to say thank you and good luck, you deserve this opportunity.”

We would like to give our thanks to Andy for all of his contributions during his time at the club and wish him the best of luck as he transitions into his new role.

All the best, Andy!