2017 Advent Calendar

Day 24

April 2017 - Blyth A.F.C. (A)


"That was class, that was beautiful, that was unbelievable, that was Premiership stuff"

The first of Gary 'Legend' Yates' 2 goals at Blyth that day was this thunderba, sorry, wonder volley.

Day 23

March 2017 - Willington (A)


Gary Dixon relaxes after a filthy day in the rain at Willington

Day 22

August 2017 - Thornaby (A)

A midweek trip to Thornaby was where Richie Hoggins made his long awaited first start after a long time out with a serious injury.

Welcome back Richie.

Day 21

April 2017 - Stockton (H)

Day 20

October 2017 - Billingham Town (H)

We were delighted to be visited by the Stan Army Manchester branch Vikki, Matt and Dexter who became the newest member of Stan Canine Crew and Heaton Stan Harry's minder for the day.

Day 19

September 2017 - Easington (H)

Ali Stoddart sees the ball back to the Matty in what was his last appearance for The Stan because of work commitments, Ali played 87 times and scored one goal in his 4 solid years with the club Best of luck to a smashing lad

Day 18

July 2017 - Whitehill Welfare (A)

The Stan Army and the lads on our annual pre-season jaunt to Scotland. One or two, who shall remain nameless, had more than a beer or 12 and paid the price!

Day 17

April 2017 - Ryton (A)

The ref becomes a Stan defender

Day 16

September 2017 - Easington (H)

josh Holland takes on the world, well, some of it, and scores a great solo goal

Day 15

February 2017

Ex NUFC lads Alan Shoulder and Kevin Carr pulling a pint in the Stan clubhouse after doing a great talk in for the club.

Day 14

August 2017 - Consett (A)

The amazing Stan Army turn out in numbers for our FA Cup game at Consett.

Day 13

September 2017 - Brandon (H)

Meteorological Pleasantness.

A rare thing in the Northern League.

Day 12

October 2017 - Chester-le-Street (H)

After almost a year out with an injury Ryan Bailey marks his return to the side with our 6th goal of the game in a dazzling performance from The Stan

Day 11

August 2017 - West Allotment Celtic (A)

Halfway through the game at Druid Park, as evening set in, it dawned on us that nobody had brought any ten bob bits for the 'leccy meter.

Day 10

September 2017 - Blyth AFC (H)

On a rare start this season club legend Gary Yates shows he's still got it. NUTS!

Day 9

April 2017

Who Ate All The Pies? Kev C answers that question....

Day 8

June 2017 - Presentation Night

Party Marty with Dean Deagle's son Josh

Day 7

August 2017 - Thornaby (A)

At Thornaby we were joined by Northern League aficionados Viking Hopper (your left) and retired Northern League Chair Mike Amos (your R) pictured here with our Secretary Ken Rogers in the middle.

#NorthernLeagueTrinity

*Looks up for a bright star*

Day 6

August 2017 - Team Northumbria (A)

At the millionth time of asking we finally beat Team Northumbria for the first time in the recent Northern league era. A penalty won and converted by Jon Wright was enough to give us a long awaited victory.

Day 5

March 2017 - Crook Town (A)

The Stan Panenka? I can think of one or two other words to describe this penalty from the usually deadly marksman John Wright

Day 4

September 2017 - Easington (H)

With Pat and Eric on holiday Linda was on her own doing the half time hospitality.

With a little help from Marty she managed to produce an amazing spread.

Day 3

April 2017 - Hebburn Town (H)

Marty to the rescue! Not sure what the ref could possibly find funny about this....

Day 2

February 2017 - Tow Law (A)

Ref: "Haha, Simon Didnt Say!"

Day 1

April 2017 - Hebburn Town (H)

Our first ever pitch invader in living memory! The offender was given a Grounsell Park banning order which he has breached many times since.