Lee Johnson hailed Arbenit Xhemajli's encouraging return from injury on Wednesday night, but added that the defender is still in the early stages of his journey back to regular senior football.
Newcastle United and Sunderland favourites Alan Shearer and Julio Arca have signalled their support for South Shields FC - as it takes its first steps on the path to fan ownership.
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