Craig Nelthorpe has previously had to loan spells at the International Stadium

Gateshead have completed the signing of Craig Nelthorpe from York City.

The 22-year-old winger has previously had two loan spells at the International Stadium.

Nelthorpe scored eight goals in 18 games for Gateshead during the 2006/07 season and made 15 appearances for the club during the 2008/09 campaign.

Nelthorpe still has a court case pending, having been one of four York City players charged with affray in August 2009.

Gateshead manager Ian Bogie told the club's official website: "The signing of Nelthorpe will raise a few eyebrows as he didn't have the best of times on and off the pitch at York City last season.

The manager has faith in me and playing week in week out will bring the best out of me. Craig Nelthorpe

"He was keen to come back to Gateshead and relocating to Tyneside will give him a fresh focus and should bring the best out of him."

Nelthorpe himself said he was keen to work with Bogie: "The manager has faith in me and playing week in week out will bring the best out of me."

Nelthorpe made 11 appearances in five years at hometown club Doncaster Rovers, with York City his only other permanent club.

He has, however, played for seven clubs on loan including Luton Town, where he ended last season, Darlington and Oxford United.

Bogie believes the left-footed winger will be a strong addition to the squad.

"He will give us fantastic delivery from wide positions and set plays which is something we lacked last season, and quality left-sided players are few and far between," he said.

The club say they will be looking to make more signings before the new season begins.

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