After two years in the Northern League Division One, Heaton Stannington are scaling new heights. PLAY-OFF CHAMPIONS!!!!!!
Heaton Stannington 3-0 West Auckland Town
It is with a heavy heart that we have to annnounce that our esteemed Secretary Ken Rodger is stepping down due to ill health. Ken has been involved with Grassroots football for over 60 years and is recognised and loved at every Northern League ground.
Thanks for everything Ken.
Stan 2-1 Tow Law Town
Captain fantastic, Ryan Bailey, got the winner.
Many thanks to
@Towlawtown
who gave us our toughest test of the season. Best wishes.
Let’s hear it … “WE ARE GOING UP!”
It was meant to be Davy Palmers initiation song on the bus this afternoon but he couldn’t make it.
He has however stepped up with this remarkable effort!
1/2
DONATION | Due to yesterday’s suspended game we had food which was no longer required. This morning we were happy to deliver it to the good people at The People’s Kitchen in Toon, who do a fantastic job helping those less fortunate.
Be kind and help others where you can ⚫️⚪️
FOR THE BAIRNS
We have installed a goal and ball bin for the use of kids on match days. All we ask is all balls are returned to the bin after use for others to enjoy.
#StanYouth
⚫️⚪️
Tonight we made history for Heaton, an unassuming suburb of Newcastle.
Thank you to every volunteer who made today and this season possible.
We walk into next season together … whatever happens we are the Stan ⚫️⚪️
BREAKING NEWS
As if winning away at Thornaby wasn’t a good enough weekend for him - the gaffer popped the question today!
Congrats to Dean and Dionne on their brilliant news 🖤🤍
HEATON STAN WARM HUB
We are delighted to be launching our Winter Warm Hub on Tues 29 November 12-3pm.
This is a completely free resource for our local community. Pop in for a cuppa, some soup & some company if you want it, in our warm clubhouse.
Everyone is welcome! 🖤🤍
ATTENDANCE
Tonight’s attendance is a record breaking 652!
This has beaten our earlier record of 619 against Eccleshill in the Vase earlier in the season.
Thank you once again for you support.
#FollowTheStan
⚫️⚪️
Today we stand together with other
@theofficialnl
Clubs & have written to the FA, Council and Local MPs asking for the current spectator limitations in the region to be reviewed.
The current situation is not proportionate, sustainable or fair.
#LetFansIn
Read more 👇
GROUND IMPROVEMENTS
2022 will be a year of investment in our home, Grounsell Park. There are exciting plans to improve the ground for our volunteers, supporters & members.
Today that started with the installation of a second 50-seater stand!
#NewStandDay
#FollowTheStand
⚫️⚪️
VOLUNTEER THANKS
We feel it’s important to take a moment to share our sincere thanks to every volunteer who worked hard to make tonight as smooth as possible.
It was a huge challenge and would have been impossible without the team effort put in.
👏👏👏👏
NEW SIGNING
We are delighted to confirm the signing of Declan Bisset from Consett.
The highly rated attacking midfielder goes straight into the squad tonight.
Welcome to the Stan, Declan! ⚫️⚪️
Stan 0-1 Spartans
A valiant effort by the Stan against National League opposition, pushing them all the way, but coming up just short.
All the best to
@Blyth_Spartans
in the Final.
A HUGE thank you to all our fans who came and backed the lads ⚫️⚪️
THANK YOU
We want to take a moment to thank our volunteers. Today we stepped foot into new territory with such a huge crowd. Yes there was queues, yes we can improve. But our volunteers were incredible today and have been all season.
We love each and every one of you 🖤🤍
THE BIG MATCH
We are calling on the support of the whole region for this huge FA Cup replay on Wednesday night.
We are one of just two Northern League clubs left in the competition. Come and give us your backing as we try and make it to the next round!
#FollowTheStan
⚫️⚪️
NEW SIGNING
We are pleased to confirm that defender Nick Cassidy is joining the Stan this season. Nick is a hugely experienced player, having spent several years at North Shields and last season at promotion winning Consett.
Welcome to the Stan, Nick ⚫️⚪️
NEW SIGNING
We are absolutely delighted to share the signing of defender Craig Scott from Dunston!
Craig was at Dunston for 5 years and was captain last season, with prior spells at Benfield, Slough Town & Ashington.
Great to have you onboard Scotty, welcome to the Stan! ⚫️⚪️
As most will know, Kit Man Capper leaves us at the end of the season as he goes travelling for a year.
He was treated to a surprise tonight as the lads got together to show their appreciation for what he does 👏
All the best, Adam!
GROUND GRADING
We are pleased to have received confirmation that we have been awarded category F grading for Grounsell Park. It was noted that the ground was considered a high standard by the inspecting committee.
Thank you to all volunteers who help maintain our ground.
NEW SIGNING
We are delighted to confirm the signing of experienced goalkeeper Greg Purvis, who spent the last 4 years at North Shields.
Greg was previously at Team Northumbria and Sunderland Academy.
Welcome to the Stan, Greg ⚫️⚪️
CLUB STATEMENT
We are delighted to share that we have been successful in an application to the Premier League Club Development Fund, which will enable us to deliver some exciting new projects at Grounsell Park!
Read more:
➡️
GOOD LUCK BAILEY
Club Captain Ryan Bailey undergoes an operation on his knee injury tomorrow and everyone at the Stan wishes him all the best with the op and subsequent recovery.
@bailey_94
DEFIB ACCESS FOR ALL
We have purchased & installed a defib cabinet and moved our defib to an always accessible location outside Grounsell Park.
You would ring 999 to obtain the access code if needed.
We are pleased to share this important resource with the community.
Heaton Stan 1-2 Clitheroe
FA Cup heart break for the Stan, as they are pipped by the visitors from Lancashire.
The lads put everything into that and we love them for it 🖤🤍
NEW SIGNING
We are pleased to confirm the signing of forward Konner Lamb from Ryton & Crawcrook Albion.
Many thanks to Ryton for their assistance in the transfer and welcome to the Stan, Konner ⚫️⚪️
KIDS GO FREE
Following our semi final we made a request to the League to allow children to attend the Finals at no cost, scrapping the £2 fee previously in place.
We are grateful that the League have agreed to our request.
Keep football free for kids!
Children under the age of 16 are to be given free admission to the two play-off finals on Monday and Wednesday. Following representations, the league has decided to waive the £2 admission fee for under-16s.
@Heatonstan
@westaucklandfc
@nbsfc2018
@Official_ECAFC
NEW SIGNING
We are delighted to share that midfielder Sean Reid has signed a contract with the Club.
Sean joins us from Hebburn Town and will bring a wealth of experience to the side. Prior to Hebburn he was at Blyth Spartans, Morpeth & Darlington.
Welcome to the Stan ⚫️⚪️
SUPPORTERS PLAYER OF THE SEASON
The Stan Army have voted and decided that Dan Stephenson is their player of the season! Congratulations Steva!
Joint second place was Ryan Bailey and Leighton Hopper.
The Simon Roberts Memorial Trophy will be presented in due course. ⚫️⚪️
Crook Town 0-1 Heaton Stan
A Sean Reid goal secures us a 3rd place finish in the league this season. An outstanding achievement!
It means we will welcome Birtley to Grounsell on Thursday evening in the play off semi final.
⚫️⚪️⚫️⚪️
90’ A big moment as Ryan Bailey returns to first team action after 18 months out with a serious injury - he replaces Danny Sayer.
Four minutes added!
⚫️1-0🔴
BRASS UPDATE
Following last nights worrying incident, we can share an update on Lewis Brass’s condition. He has sustained multiple facial injuries and will require further support once the swelling has settled down. He is now at home and thanks everyone for their support.
CHANGING ROOM REFURB
Further investment in our facilities this pre season as we give the home changing room a major refurb. Top quality facilities for top quality players.
Many thanks to
@decoandbuild
who have been doing this work - we can’t recommend them highly enough.
Great to see club captain Ryan Bailey continuing his return to football with
@HeatonStanA1
this weekend. Worked so hard over the last 6 months and more to come ⚫️⚪️
Photo credit: Kev Carr
✍️ NEW SIGNING ✍️
We are pleased to confirm the signing of striker Louis Anderson.
Louis joins us from Seaham and also spent some of last season at Ryton.
Welcome to the Stan, Louis! ⚫️⚪️
NEW SIGNING
We are pleased to confirm the signing of central defender Rhys Groves from Blyth Town. Thank you to Blyth for their assistance in the transfer.
Welcome to the Stan, Rhys! ⚫️⚪️
HALLY RETIRES
Michael Hall has confirmed his retirement from football. Hally is a Stan legend, having played 143 games for the Stan, scoring just the 1 goal, in our Vase win at Barnoldswick.
Everyone at the Stan wishes Mikey the best for the future. Thanks for everything ⚫️⚪️
TRANSFER NEWS
We are delighted to confirm the signing of midfielder Scott Bamborough from Ryton & Crawcrook Albion. The former Ryton captain adds more quality to the squad ahead of the season starting.
Welcome to the Stan, Scott! ⚫️⚪️
NEW SIGNING
We are delighted to confirm the signing of FA Vase winner Lee McAndrew. The midfielder has previously been at Whickham, West Allotment, Ashington and was part of Dunston’s Vase winning side.
Welcome to the Stan, Lee! ⚫️⚪️
#FollowTheStan
NEW FOOTBALL OFFICE
In a further investment in our home at Grounsell Park, we today took delivery of our brand new football office building, which will house our turnstile/ticket office.
Looking very smart! ⚫️⚪️
CENTURION CLUB
As if getting promoted wasn’t enough, our very own Leighton Hopper achieved a brilliant milestone today as he made his 100th start for the Club and joined the Stan Centurions Club.
What a contribution from this lad 👏
NEW SIGNING - WELCOME, JORDAN WATSON!
We are delighted to confirm our first summer signing as defender Jordan Watson puts pen to paper on a contract at Grounsell Park!
Read more:
➡️
NEW SIGNING - HE’S BACK!
We are over the moon to welcome back to the Stan, Danny Sayer! Danny last played for the Club in 2020 when he won Supporters Player of the Season and has been at Seaham since.
We are delighted to have him back.
Welcome home, Danny! ⚫️⚪️
TYNESIDE CLUB OF THE YEAR
We are delighted to have been voted as CAMRA Tyneside Club of the Year again!
A lot of effort goes into putting great real ales on in the bar, thank you to our volunteers who put the hours in.
Thanks to all who voted for us!