Gateshead has parted company with head coach Lee Cattermole following a difficult start in the National League. Citing the club's announcement, BongdaPlus reports that assistant Martin Smith has also left, with Ben Clark taking temporary charge during the search for a successor. The article records one win in 12 matches and a position at the bottom of the table at the time of reporting. Interim chairman Graham Wood thanked both departing coaches for their work and wished them well.