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Robert Briggs is to get the opportunity to extend his all-time appearance record after signing a deal committing him to South Shields for the 2023-24 season.
Club secretary Philip Reay examined the record books during the off-season and discovered that Briggs surpassed previous record holder Terry Linney when he made his 364th appearance for the Mariners against Warrington Town in April.
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