Gateshead: Oster, Ramshaw and Baird sign new deals

Former Wales midfielder John Oster previously spent five years at Sunderland, scoring six goals in 91 games.

Gateshead trio John Oster, Rob Ramshaw and Alex Baird have all agreed new one-year contracts with the

Oster, 35, played 36 times in midfield last term, often alongside 20-year-old Ramshaw, who made 21 appearances.

Australian goalkeeper Baird, 20, did not feature after joining last July.

This week, the Heed were dealt a blow when last season's leading scorer James Marwood rejected a new deal to

The 24-year-old's move made it a dozen departures from the International Stadium this summer, following manager Gary Mills' decision to

Striker re-signing following a two-year spell at Luton Town.