Gateshead extends Josh Home's contract; Storey joins Carlisle

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Last updated Jun 11, 2026

Gateshead extends Josh Home's contract; Storey joins Carlisle
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Josh Home has signed a two-year contract extension with Gateshead, lasting until May 2028, with an option for another year. The 20-year-old midfielder, who joined on loan from Birmingham City in December 2023, made 39 league appearances for Gateshead last season. Meanwhile, Gateshead is in search of a new manager after Rob Elliot and his assistant, Louis Storey, took coaching roles at Carlisle United. Storey turned down a new player-coach deal at Gateshead to join Elliot at Carlisle.

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  • Josh Home signs extension with Gateshead until May 2028.
  • Home joined Gateshead permanently after a loan from Birmingham City.
  • Gateshead finished 18th in the National League last season.
  • Rob Elliot has left to manage at Carlisle United.
  • Louis Storey also leaves Gateshead for a coaching position at Carlisle.
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  • 10:15 AMYahoo SportsHome extends Heed stay as Storey exits for Carlisle
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Josh Home signs a two-year contract extension with National League side Gateshead with the option for a further 12 months.

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