Gateshead chairman Bernard McWilliams steps down due to health issues
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 4:11 PM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
Gateshead chairman Bernard McWilliams has resigned due to health concerns after serving for one year. McWilliams, who has been with the club since 2019, previously held the role of vice-chairman before taking over in May of last year. Former chairman and owner Graham Wood will assume the role of interim chairman. Gateshead is currently without a manager following Rob Elliot's departure to Carlisle United last month.
- •McWilliams has been associated with Gateshead since 2019.
- •Graham Wood will serve as interim chairman.
- •Rob Elliot left Gateshead to become manager at Carlisle United.
- 4:11 PMYahoo Sports — Gateshead chairman stands down due to ill health
"Gateshead chairman Bernard McWilliams stands down due to ill health after a year in the role.
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