Bedlington joint manager Keith Perry won't be following in the footsteps of his brother and leaving Welfare Park.

Club chairman David Perry quit in midweek, and there was speculation that David Perry, joint manager for nearly a decade, would follow. But after the appointment of new chairman Graham Burnard - who has already secured a sponsorship deal with sports company Logitog - Keith Perry is staying.

"I was a little bit flat when David resigned and I did consider joining him in retirement," he said. "However, speaking with Graham I still feel that I had a lot to offer and the Terriers are in my blood.

"Hopefully, Graham will be able to alleviate some of the pressure I've been feeling and I can get back to putting things right on the pitch."

Bedlington are at bottom club Thornaby, and will be without James Lang, Tony Chapman and Paul Dunn but striker John Milner returns. Thornaby field signings Jamie May and Harrison Davies.

Improving Brandon have a tough game at champions Dunston, and could be unchanged from the team which beat Darwen in the FA Cup in midweek.

Dunston, unbeaten so far, hope defender Billy Irwin can return, but brothers Michael and Richie Pitt are suspended.

Peterlee are also trying to protect their unbeaten record at Billingham Town. Midfielder Chris Emms, being watched by Hartlepool, will have a fitness test, but striker Anthony Dobell is out.

Town are without injured Andrew Burton.

Leaders Newcastle Benfield Saints go to Tow Law, who have been leaking goals regularly. Leading scorer Stephen Young has a fitness test on an ankle injury, while Kevin Gustard and Sean Bell are also struggling.

Lawyers are without Lee Innes, Carl Beasley and Scott Richards, but hope to sign a new midfielder.

Esh Winning are hit by injuries for their home game with Shildon.

David Mawson, Paul Brown, David Anderson and Michael Dawson are all struggling.

Shildon, who have transfer listed Lee Ellison, Warren Byrne and Nigel Bolton at their own request, include new midfielder Kevin Bromley but give fitness tests to Danny Key and Steve Huggins.

Second placed Billingham Synthonia, unbeaten this season, go to Durham City. They expect to be unchanged, while Durham welcome back Michael Mackay and Stephen Stewart after missing the abandoned game at Bedlington.

Consett entertain Ashington. Craig Tate should sign from Washington Nissan before the game, while Steve Lish, John King, John Fothergill and Gary Price return.

Jarrow Roofing hope to complete the signing of new striker Mark Rutter from Shildon for their game at Morpeth and have already signed defender Marty Graham from North Shields.

Whitley Bay could make changes for their home game with second bottom Guisborough.

Second Division leaders West Allotment go to Penrith, without Ben Dawson and John Fitzpatrick.

Second-placed Crook Town are at home to Easington, without suspended striker Andrew Shaw, while Andrew Rose is unavailable.

Newcastle Blue Star last night appointed Andy Gowens as their new boss. Gowens was boss of Whitley Bay when they won the FA Vase three years ago, and since he left Hillheads, has been coaching the Northumberland Under 18 side.

Blue Star, who have a 100 per cent record, are at home to Kennek Ryhope CA, who welcome back Gareth Hill and Gary Errington. Washington are without several players because of injury at home to Whickham, including long-term victims Keith Oliver and Darryl Smith. Evenwood, who are bottom, need the points at Alnwick whi

Washington Nissan include new signing Paul Milner at home to South Shields. Northallerton are without five players for various reasons at home to Marske United, who won their first game of the season in midweek.

Seaham Red Star could be unchanged at Prudhoe.