The contrasting emotions in the dressing rooms at the Jakemans Stadium in the immediate aftermath of the National League North play-off semi-final were all too evident.
Former players and staff at Gateshead are still awaiting their pay for the month of April – seven days after it was due to reach their accounts.
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