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Former Gateshead players lead well wishes ahead of FA Trophy Final against FC Halifax Town

Former Gateshead FC players have taken to social media to wish the Heed Army all the best ahead of their FA Trophy Final showdown with National League rivals FC Halifax Town.

The Shaymen come into the tie the slight favourites having finished in the top-half of the table this season and have taken four points from two games against Mike Williamson's men. Gateshead club captain Greg Olley says the Heed do not fear their opponents heading into the game, insisting it's a one-off game where anything can happen.

Gateshead will be backed by around 4,500 supporters who have travelled down from the North East. Halifax Town are likely to boast double their numbers in the stands, but the Heed will revel on their underdog tag as they have done all season.

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Some of the former Gateshead players well wishes ahead of the final:

Doncaster Rovers winger @LukeMolyneux3 tweeted: "Wishing all the lads and staff at @GatesheadFC all the best of luck today at Wembley, on route now ready to cheer you guys on."

Notts County striker @MaccaLangstaff tweeted: "Wembley bound to watch @GatesheadFC a little bit less nervous than I was a week ago."

Jamie Chandler said: "Good luck to my mate @Bustardo03, Mike & everyone at @GatesheadFC. Bring it home."

Barrow midfielder Tom White tweeted: "@GatesheadFC Good luck to the lads, staff and everyone else involved down at Wembley today. A club full of brilliant people, fully deserving of this occasion."

Former Sunderland and Gateshead forward Jordan Cook said: "All the best today @GatesheadFC and the travelling Heed Army."

Former Black Cats defender Darren Holloway said: "Good Luck @GatesheadFC at Wembley today."

Jon Shaw tweeted: "@GatesheadFC What a day! What a job the manager, staff and players have done! Hope the fans have an amazing day. @AFCHalifax2006 holds a big place in my heart after the spell I had there revived my career. A great football club Good luck to both teams."

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