First Division strugglers Consett have appointed Tony Harrison as their new manager, writes Ray Simpson.

Harrison has had previous managerial spells at Durham City and Ashington, and after watching Consett in action at the weekend, accepted the post after meeting with Consett officials last night.

Jeff Sugden, who has been caretaker manager since Ray Lish resigned, will revert back to being a player.

Former Shildon boss Ray Gowan replaced Harrison at Ashington earlier in the week.