Youth comes first for new chairman

Newcastle Town's new chairman Jeff Harrall is determined to see the EVO-STIK Northern Premier League club continue its successful youth policy under his stewardship.

Former vice-chairman Harrall took over at the Staffordshire club's Lyme Valley Stadium with immediate effect on Tuesday after personal commitments saw Alistair Miller step down.

Miller, who is expected to be out of the country until next year and previously oversaw the First Division South club's youth section, was appointed as chairman in June 2013 when he succeeded Paul Ratcliffe.

Harrall said: "I am delighted to take over as chairman and want to thank my predecessor Alistair Miller for all his hard work at the club during his time here. The club will continue to follow a youth policy which, as shown by both the first and reserve teams, is proving to be very successful."

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