Jason was appointed manager in the summer of 2007 and has now managed the club in over 600 games, winning four promotions, five league titles, two domestic cups and the FA Vase in 2013. 

The 50-year-old is a former player, captain and assistant manager of Spennymoor in various spells from 1989.  He also played at Hartlepool United, Barrow, Blyth Spartans and Gateshead, before having spells in Singapore and Australia as a player.

The 2020/21 signals Ainsley’s 14^th season in charge of the club, making him one of the longest serving managers in the country.