scored a penalty kick to give York a 1–0 victory over Corby Town in the FA Trophy third round, which proved to be his final appearance for the club after signing a one-and-a-half year contract for Gateshead on 1 February 2010 for a fee of £3,500, making his debut on 6 February against Mansfield Town. Ferrell scored his first goal for Gateshead on 9 October in a 3–1 home victory against Tamworth. Having failed to affirm his place in the team he was transfer listed by Gateshead on 20 January 2011. On 1 March it was announced that Ferrell would join Barrow on a one-month loan on 3 March, after playing for Gateshead reserves in the Durham Challenge Cup the previous day. He made his debut for Barrow on 5 March in a 0–0 draw with York. He scored his first goal for Barrow on 15 March in a 4–2 win away at Southport. Ferrell was released by Gateshead on 4 May 2011 and signed a one-year contract with former club Barrow on 22 June. He joined Conference North side Blyth Spartans on a one-month loan on 12 March 2012. Ferrell scored on his debut for Blyth the following day in a 3–3 draw away at Droylsden, and went on to play seven times for the Northumberland club during his loan spell. Ferrell signed for Northern League Division One side Bedlington Terriers on 10 July 2012. However, he was arrested in September 2012, and in June 2013 he was sentenced to 4 years in prison for his part in a major drug-dealing gang He served two years before being released. He subsequently signed for Ashington in September 2014, before joining Whitley Bay in March 2015. He was appointed manager of Bedlington in May 2015 and was relieved of his duties in September 2016 after overseeing relegation in his first season. Style of play Ferrell is able to play as a central midfielder or left midfielder and his play has been described as being combative. Career statistics Honours Hereford United Conference National play-offs: 2005–06 Footnotes References External links 1984 births Living people Footballers from Newcastle upon Tyne English footballers Association football midfielders Newcastle United F.C. players Watford F.C. players Hereford United F.C. players Kidderminster Harriers F.C. players York City F.C. players Gateshead F.C. players Barrow A.F.C. players Blyth Spartans A.F.C. players Bedlington Terriers F.C. players Ashington A.F.C. players Whitley Bay F.C.