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The most popular figure at the Grounsell today. And a cracking young lad who enjoys scoring winners against ManUtd #MUFC #SkySports #BBCSport @heatonstanharry
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A huge thank you to @NUFC for supporting last nights fixture by providing stewarding and medical cover.
Newcastle United have also donated their share of the gate receipts back to us. This gesture is hugely appreciated and will be of huge help to us 🤝
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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
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Todays attendance is a CLUB RECORD 1339!
Thank you to everyone who has come along tonight. We are all truly humbled.
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HEATON STANNINGTON ARE NEWCASTLE FLOORING @NorthumFA SENIOR CUP 2024/25 CHAMPIONS!!!
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Todays attendance is an incredible 1091!
We are blown away. Thanks to every single one of you!
@NonLeagueCrowd @theofficialnl
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RIP HARRY
We are devastated to learn of the passing of our friend and mascot Harry.
Harry has been our most loyal supporter over the years and he will be sorely missed. Our thoughts are with Kev and family at this time 🖤🤍
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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.
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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!”
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ATTENDANCE
Today’s attendance is a CLUB RECORD of 619. Thank you for your support.
#FollowTheStan
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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!
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WE ARE STAYING UP!
Three points this afternoon confirms our place in the @NorthernPremLge for next season with one game to spare!
An incredible effort from all involved 👏
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BURN MAGIC
This is the magic moment Burn won the tie for us at Barnoldswick.
That noise 🙌
Thanks @barlickfc for sharing the video 👍
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STAN 4-1 NORTH FERRIBY
Brilliant. Just brilliant. The Stan make the first qualifying round for the first time in 70 years ⚫️⚪️
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Tonight’s attendance is 1235.
Just brilliant. Thank you to everyone who has come.
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Tonight’s attendance is 805!
That is a new Northern League record for us. Thank you to fans from both teams for your support ⚫️⚪️
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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 ⚫️⚪️
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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 ⚫️⚪️
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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 🖤🤍
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Great to see @NUFC midfield star @mattylobby48 taking a break from beating #MUFC & supporting us on @nonleaguedayuk here he is with our mascot @heatonstanharry enjoying our 5-1 win today...
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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 ⚫️⚪️
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And here it is folks. Our brand new terracing completes & ready for the upcoming season...
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RECORD LEAGUE ATTENDANCE
Today’s attendance is a league record 455. Thank you for your magnificent support.
#FollowTheStan
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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! 🖤🤍
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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 ⚫️⚪️
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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 ⚫️⚪️
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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 👇
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GROUND DEVELOPMENTS
Exciting day at Grounsell Park as we take delivery of two new stands and a second turnstile.
The new additions will ensure we meet the ground grading requirements for Step 4 and hugely enhance supporters match day experience.
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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.
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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! ⚫️⚪️
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We finish 12th in the Northern Premier League East in our first season at this level - a tremendous achievement.
Thank you to all of our supporters and sponsors for joining us on this journey. ⚫️⚪️
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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 🖤🤍
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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 ⚫️⚪️
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Tonight’s attendance is a brilliant 744.
It’s fair to say North East football fans will never be beaten by the weather. Thank you everyone for coming.
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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! ⚫️⚪️
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Todays attendance is 532 which is a Club record in the Northern League.
Thank you again for your magnificent support ⚫️⚪️
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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 ⚫️⚪️
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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 ⚫️⚪️
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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!
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NEW SIGNING
Heaton Stannington are delighted to announce that striker Dale Pearson has agreed to join the club!
Read more: heatonstan.co.uk/dale-pearso…
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Hebburn Town 0-2 Heaton Stan
GEEETTTTTT IINNNN
The Stan beat Northern Premier League opposition to keep the Wembley dream alive.
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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 ⚫️⚪️
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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.
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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
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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:
➡️ heatonstan.co.uk/cdf-funding…
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MATCH CANCELLED
Tonights match against @Temecula_FC is cancelled, it was a rather swift pitch inspection!
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Fantastic scenes at full time as we get our first win in the Northern Premier League East Division!
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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.
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NEW SIGNING
We are delighted to welcome experienced midfielder Marc Ellison to the Club!
The tough tackling midfielder has previously played for Spennymoor Town, Shildon and recently Whitley Bay.
Welcome to the Stan, Marc! ⚫️⚪️
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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 ⚫️⚪️
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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 🖤🤍
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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 ⚫️⚪️
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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
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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. ⚫️⚪️
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The final presentation of the night was a sad one as we bid farewell to Ryan Bailey, who first joined the club in 2014 and has been a loyal servant over the years, and now moves on to continue his playing journey.
Thanks for everything, Ryan! A true Heaton Stan legend.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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SENIOR CUP SEMI FINAL
We have landed a home draw against Newcastle United in the semi final of the Senior Cup!
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NEW SIGNING
We are delighted to confirm the signing of exciting defender/midfielder Dan Stephenson from Killingworth.
Welcome to the Stan, Dan! ⚫️⚪️
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THE GOALS THAT SENT US UP!
The full highlights are on their way, but in the meantime here are the three goals which secured our promotion.
Sound up 🔈
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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
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Meanwhile at the Stan ..
Entry £5
Programme £1
Raffle £1
Badge £3
Cheeseburger £2.50
Chips £1.50
Tea £1
Post match pint £3
Total £18
Double cheeseburger and chips at Arsenal (@Arsenal)
💷 £18.05 (added photo for proof because we didn’t even believe it at first)
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SUPPORTERS MAN OF THE MATCH
It’s not right to single a player out today … so it goes to the team. What a bunch of lads these are 🖤
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BRIAN PRATT
We are all absolutely devastated to learn today of the passing of our close friend Brian Pratt.
Brian was a big part of the Stan family and will be very sorely missed by us all.
Our thoughts are with Brian’s family at this time.
RIP Brian ⚫️⚪️
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BREAKING NEWS | The Stan will participate in the both the FA Cup and FA Vase this season. Fantastic news for the club. #roadtowembley #followthestan
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✍️ 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! ⚫️⚪️
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SUPPORTERS MAN OF THE MATCH
Todays MOTM as voted by the Stan Army is Dan Stephenson. Well done, Dan! ⚫️⚪️
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We challenge anyone to find a better initiation effort than Kit Man Capper’s …
#SoundOn 🎶
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