Gateshead players miss September wages amid financial troubles

BBC Football • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 11:35 AM

Last updated Oct 1, 2026

Gateshead players miss September wages amid financial troubles

Summary

Gateshead, a struggling National League team, has failed to pay its players and staff their September wages. This comes in a week when the club lost crucial funding after board member Mark Nellist resigned, citing concerns about the club's direction. The team currently sits at the bottom of the league, having lost their last five matches and scored only once while conceding 16 goals. Interim chairman Graham Wood expressed optimism about securing new investment, stating they have made significant progress. Gateshead's next match is scheduled against Worthing at home on Saturday.

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Key Details

•Gateshead failed to pay September wages on time.
•Mark Nellist resigned and withdrew funding.
•Gateshead lost last five games, conceding 16 goals.
•Interim chairman seeks new investment quickly.
•Next match against Worthing is on Saturday.

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Gateshead's players and staff do not receive their September wages on time in the same week major funding is withdrawn from the club.
— BBC Football

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