South Shields sign former Sunderland and Rangers winger Jordan Jones | OneFootball

South Shields have signed former Sunderland and Rangers winger Jordan Jones, and a further addition could follow in the coming days, according to Sunderland Echo.

Manager Mike Williamson has been left short after Will Jenkins joined Rochdale and Sonny Finch moved to Grimsby Town, plus early injuries and suspensions. He said two deals are set to be completed and that he is really excited, though names stay under wraps until finalised.

Jones previously worked under Williamson at Carlisle United and said that relationship helped seal the move. He expressed gratitude for the chance, spoke of rediscovering his love for football and vowed to help bring success to South Shields.

On Saturday, the Mariners beat National League North rivals Hednesford Town after Adam Campbell combined with Sean McGurk and Paul Blackett to score inside the first minute. Hednesford, chasing back-to-back promotions after last season’s Northern Premier League East Division play-off final win over Warrington Rylands, pushed hard.

Jasper Sheik tipped an Akheem Rose effort on to the bar midway through the second half before Dale Gorman was sent off, leaving the hosts with ten men. Former Mariners forward Dylan Mottley-Henry missed late on as South Shields held firm to remain the league’s only unbeaten side.

Williamson called it a hard-fought win, accepted the control was not there, and praised his players’ togetherness, adding he would review the game before any criticism. Focus now turns to Tuesday’s home match against Marine, who are three points and three places above the relegation zone.

Source: Sunderland Echo

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