The newly-formed Coundon and Leeholme junior club, which is to field and Under-18 side in the league next season, has a strong and experienced set of officials.
Former Crook Town manager and ex-Newcastle United winger Alan Shoulder is the club president with Paul Adams, another former Crook manager, as coach. Ray Russell is the manager and Gary Heighington the club secretary.
"Eventually there will be several junior team at different age groups but in the first instance we will just have the Under-18s," said Heighington.
"But lads aged eight to 18 years are welcome to come to our training sessions."
The club will be based at the new multi-sports complex at Leeholme and training sessions will be held every Tuesday evening at 7pm starting on June 19. Anyone interested can turn up or can contact Shoulder on (01388) 601253 or Russell on (01388) 663364.
A new team from Spennymoor will also be joining the league. The two new clubs will replace Crook Town and Esh Winning who have resigned from the league.
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