IN a new weekly video feature, Gaffer Gossip, The Northern Echo gets up close and personal with Quaker's boss Martin Gray.
Each Thursday we'll bring you the inside news from the club, discuss recent results and preview forthcoming matches.
This week Martin discusses the season so far, reflects on the 4-1 thumping of Stalybridge Celtic and explains the advantages and disadvantages of an early cup exit.
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