The Official X account of Whickham Football Club. Competing in the @EbacNorthernLg Division One | 1981 FA Vase winners 🏆⚫️⚪️
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In light of recent news, and the inspirational work from @MarcusRashford, please see our message below to families in Gateshead
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Can we just stop the #GoalOfTheSeason competition right now and award it to... @DGBurrell 🏆
@sportbible @ladbible @itvtynetees @bbcnewcastle @BBCSport @MarkCarruthers_ @NonLeaguePaper @ChronicleLive @SunderlandEcho @GrassRootGoals_ @NENonLeagueShow @NE_NonLeague
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🚨 WEMBLEY UPDATE 🚨
We will not be playing at Wembley today against our North East neighbours @SunderlandAFC in the @EFL League One play-off final. The team you’re looking for is @wwfcofficial 😂
Good luck to both clubs! 👏🏼
#WycombeNotWhickham #SAFC #WWFC
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A little early, but from all at @WhickhamFc we'd like to wish @Bradleysfight a massive Happy 6th Birthday!👍🏼⚽️
#FootballUnitedWithBradley
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THAT’S IT, LITTLE OLD WHICKHAM FC WILL PLAY IN DIVISION ONE NEXT SEASON - UNBELIEVABLE!!
#RobinsArmy #UpTheGlebe
#KeepTheFaith #GETUP
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WE CERTAINLY DO LOVE THAT @JimWhite 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Whickham Football Club on @SkySportsNews, who’d have thought it!! We’d like to thank them and @PeteGravesSky for making it happen ⚫️⚪️
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Whickham FC are devastated to hear of the untimely passing of former club stalwart Les Dixon.
Les was a huge character who served the club as a player, coach, commercial manager and secretary.
Our thoughts are with his family at this difficult time. RIP Les.
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We have 112 fans and committee members joining us on the road this afternoon! 🙌
Thank you for your incredible support 👊
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We will be holding a minutes silence tomorrow morning against @nbsfc2018 to pay our respects to Jason Laws and Archie York, who both tragically lost their lives in Benwell this week. 🙏
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LW ➡️ GK
Last night after an injury to goalkeeper Neal Bussey, winger Kyle Patton stepped up to go in goal for the remaining hour… 🧤
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After 17 years as @penrithfc mascot, Bradley Hodgson is retiring from his role at the club so we have presented him with one of our own shirts.
A true Northern League legend 👏
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We are sad to hear of the passing of club stalwart Stewart Gascoigne. Stu served Whickham FC for more than 40 years in a number of roles, inc groundsman. He and wife Brenda remained big supporters of the club, attending home and away games. Our thoughts are with the family. RIP
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🧤 A stunning save at a crucial time @Nealbussey
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CLUB STATEMENT: Whickham Football Club are delighted to announce that we are replacing our front of shirt sponsorship with a message of support, dedicated to our @NHSuk and all key workers #NonLeague #NHS #KeyWorkers
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CLUB STATEMENT: Whickham Football Club are delighted to announce the appointment of Matty Pattison (@Matthewpatta) as the clubs new manager and John Oster (@johnnyost) as his assistant ⚫️⚪️ #TheNewEra
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Introducing our new signing, Levi Collins.
Levi joins us from Jarrow where he finished top goalscorer in Division Two last season with 35 league goals.
Welcome to Whickham, Levi ⚽️⚽️⚽️
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Yesterday was Ross Peareth (Peasy) last ever game for Whickham.
He made an outstanding 421 appearances for the club in 17 years.
We thank Peasy for all his efforts over the years.
Legend. Leader. Loyal.
Mr Whickham 👑⚫️⚪️
Happy retirement Peasy. 🤝
#BackTheJacks ⚫️⚪️
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SAY WE ARE GOING UP SAY WE ARE GOING UP!!! 👏🏼👏🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
#RobinsArmy #UpTheGlebe
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✍️ We are delighted to announce the signing of winger Jack Elliott who rejoins the club from Dunston.
We’d like to thank Dunston for their assistance with the deal 🤝
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We are delighted to announce the signing of defender Max Nelson.
Max joins us after 3 years at Seaham Red Star.
Welcome to Whickham @MaxNelson5
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BREAKING NEWS | Whickham Football Club are delighted to confirm the appointment of Mark Convery as the club’s new manager ⚫️⚪️ #NonLeague #WelcomeMark
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NEW SIGNINGS!
We are delighted to announce the double signing of @mcnall_lewis and Joao Gomes.
Lewis is a #nufc academy graduate coming back from injury while Joao has been part of @SSFCacademy.
They both go into the squad for tomorrow's FA Vase tie. Welcome to the club, lads!
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Whickham FC are delighted to announce the appointment of Tony Fawcett as the club's new first team manager.
Tony returns to the club for a second spell, having managed 47 games between October 2021 and October 2022, picking up 27 wins during that time.
Welcome back, Tony 🤝
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We are delighted to announce the signing of Terry Galbraith 🤝
Terry is in the squad for tonight’s trip to Birtley Town and we would like to thank Dunston for their help with the transfer.
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WE ADVANCE IN THE FA VASE!!! 😍
A phenomenal performance from each and every one of the 13 that stepped foot on the pitch tonight 👊
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@WhickhamFC are proud to announce the signing of ADAM BARTLETT. Adam signs for us from York City and brings a wealth of experience which will be invaluable as we build our squad for the 19/20. #UpTheGlebe #TheNewEra @theofficialnl @NonLeaguePaper
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Top draw by @frickleyafc
Thank you for leaving the changing room in a clean and tidy state 👏🏼
Good luck for the rest of the season 👍🏼
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📝 BREAKING NEWS | We are delighted to announce that @Official_HUFC midfielder Conor Newton has officially signed and will join the club on July 1. The former @CambridgeUtdFC and @OfficialRUFC midfielder has penned a two-year contract ⚫️⚪️ #TheNewEra #WelcomeConor #TransferNews
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***BREAKING NEWS***
CARL FINNIGAN signs for @WhickhamFC from South Shields. More details to follow #UpTheGlebe #TheNewEra
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Appreciation post for these four 👏🏼
Unbeaten at the @FirstMortgageNE Glebe since they took over in October.
Played 1️⃣2️⃣
Won 9️⃣
Draw 3️⃣
Lost 0️⃣
Goals For 3️⃣1️⃣
Goals Against 1️⃣0️⃣
Clean Sheets 7️⃣
Points 3️⃣0️⃣
The Glebe is a fortress!
Well done, Tony, Simon, Wayne & Chris 👏🏼
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Everyone at the club would like to congratulate @RobinFalcus after he took charge of his 350th game as Whickham manager earlier today 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 #TheGaffer #TheNewEra
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39 Ebac Northern League Division One goals…
Scott Robson, Golden Boot winner 🤩
📸 Kenny Taylor
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We are delighted to announce the appointment of Lee Haldane as our new manager. Full details 👇
whickhamfc.com/2022/11/20/wh…
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UPDATE: We have been reinstated into the FA Vase after the FA removed Irlam (subject to appeal) from the competition due to playing two ineligible players.
Full details here 👇
whickhamfc.com/2023/12/21/wh…
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NEW SIGNING!
We are delighted to announce the signing of Shay Richardson.
Midfielder Shay joins us from Wallington
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What a day for the Glebemen!
Into the last 16 of the FA Vase. Draw is Monday lunchtime.
We’d like to thank @Blyth_TownFC for their hospitality and wish them all the best for the rest of the season
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We are delighted to announce Tony Fawcett as our new manager.
Details here 👇
whickhamfc.com/2021/10/23/to…
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Everyone at Whickham Football Club are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of committee member Mick Tucker. Our thoughts and prayers go to his family and friends at this incredibly difficult time. Mick was an incredible person that would do absolutely anything for anyone #RIP
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Another one 👀
We are delighted to announce the signing of Eddie Thomas who joins us from Marske United - who we’d like to thank for their assistance with the transfer 🤝
Welcome, Eddie 🙌
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𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐉𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬! 😃
𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐲! 📝
Great result last night and to top it off we are delighted to announce @ShayRichardson_ has committed his future to the club 🙌🏼
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𝐀 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 @FirstMortgageNE 𝐆𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭…
𝐀 𝐛𝐢𝐠 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫 @LeeHaldane3 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫 @Bazzasmith17 👏🏼
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FULL-TIME | Consett AFC 0-1 Whickham FC
THATS IT WHAT. A. WIN!
Man of the match for tonight is...
The entire team because every single person put a shift in and it would be unfair on every person to give man of the match to an individual
GET IN LADS ⚫️⚪️⚫️⚪️
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🧤 We are delighted to announce the signing of goalkeeper Dan Lister from Whitley Bay.
We’d like to thank Whitley Bay for their help with the transfer ✍️
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We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again… Belter group of players led by a top management team.
🎶 3-1 down, 4-3 up @nathangwd10 wrapped it up… 🎶
Lap it up lads 👏🏼
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All the best for the season everyone. Outstanding hospitality - couldn’t have been made to feel more welcome. 👏👏👏
Proper club and proper people.
Will watch your scores with interest and hope to see you all soon
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Ready to go! Delivery and collection. Still time to order or we'll see you at the @FirstMortgageNE Glebe at 12 #ENDCHILDFOODPOVERTY
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THIS TEAM !! 😍
Excellent from eveyone tonight battled from minute 1.
UP THE WHICKHAM 🙌
#BackTheJacks ⚫️⚪️
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🇺🇦 Meet our new club photographer and member of our media team Anna.
From her journey to Whickham to her future aspirations… 📸
🎥 @chr1smills
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Lee Haldane has stepped down from his position as Whickham FC manager.
After 89 matches in charge, Lee achieved 42 wins, a Durham Challenge Cup final and a memorable FA Vase run. 🙌
Everyone at Whickham thanks Lee for his work and wishes him the very best for the future. ❤️
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MAN OF THE MATCH - @ShayRichardson_
Brilliant all round performance by Shay from the first whistle.
Composed in possession, read the game well, won his midfield battles and helped the team both defensively and on the attack.
Well played, Shay 👏🏼
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🏆 Presentation Night 🏆
Players’ Player @DGBurrell
Managers’ Player @DGBurrell
Top Goalscorer @scott_robson20
Committees’ Player @DGBurrell
Media’s Player @ShayRichardson_
Supporters’ Player @scott_robson20
A huge thanks to all of the players, another fantastic season👏
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Finally… We can announce the signing of former Sunderland RCA goalkeeper Neal Bussey 🙌
Welcome, Neal 🤝
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5️⃣ days, 8️⃣ goals, 2️⃣ hat-tricks.
What a way to mark his 150th appearance for the club! 👊
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✍️ We are delighted to announce the signing of Callum Patton from Bishop Auckland.
The attacking midfielder is the brother of Kyle👨👦
Welcome, Callum 🙌
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We're delighted to announce the signing of midfielder Leepaul Scroggins. Leepaul has vast NL experience with South Shields, Shildon and Whitley Bay and has got his hands on virtually every trophy going at this level. Welcome to the club, @Scroggs08
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✍️ We are delighted to announce the signing of Dan Turner from @NorthShieldsFC.
The attacking midfielder joins on a dual-registration deal.
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One week today 🤩
Next Saturday we welcome Bury to The First Mortgage Glebe, the second north west non-league giants this season!
We hope to replicate the special day we had against Macclesfield earlier this season as we expect 300-500 travelling fans 🚌
We’ll see you there!
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We are delighted to announce the return of Declan Bisset and the capture of Jordan Lavery!
Welcome, lads 🤝
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‼️CLUB ANNOUNCEMENT‼️
Whickham Football Club are delighted to announce that local businessman Ben Riley has taken up the position of club chairman ⚫️⚪️ #NonLeague #WeAreWhickham
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Captain. Leader. Legend. 🙌
Ross Peareth is set to make his 4️⃣0️⃣0️⃣th appearance for the club this evening at The First Mortgage Glebe!
Come along to celebrate this incredible achievement 👊
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⚫️⚪️ TRANSFER NEWS ⚫️⚪️
The club are delighted to announce the signing of Harvey Smith.
Harvey is a box-to-box midfielder and has previously played for both @SouthShieldsFC and @Towlawtown
Welcome, Harvey! ⚫️⚪️
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Always happy to help a cracking club
🏟 Huge thanks to @WhickhamFC, who have allowed our academy setup use of their facilities while ours remain out of action.
The North-East scene is unrivalled 👏
#HeedArmy ⚪️⚫️
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Incredible generosity from our community. Thank you so much. We will be putting these donations to good use. Free packed lunches from 12-2pm at the Glebe all week. @MarcusRashford
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📝BREAKING NEWS | The club are delighted to announce that striker @Bully_Bulford has become the new Assistant Manager. Bully will also continue playing and has been working tirelessly so far this summer ⚫️⚪️ #TheNewEra #NonLeague #WeAreWhickham
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✍️ We are delighted to announce the signing of Kieron Charlton.
Welcome, @KieCharlton3 🤝
whickhamfc.com/2023/05/29/ch…
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🗣NEW SIGNING | We’re delighted to announce the signing of former #FAVase winner @leemacca84. The winger, formerly of @dunstonutsfc and @Ashington_FC, joins the club ahead of the 2019-20 season ⚫️⚪️ #TheNewEra #WelcomeMacca #PreSeason
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⚫️⚪️ TRANSFER NEWS ⚫️⚪️
Whickham are thrilled to announce the signing of midfielder Daniel Barlow.
Dan, previously played for Saginaw Valley State in America, winning player of the year in 2021
Dan is available to make his debut against @WhitleyBayFC
#DanDeal #WelcomeDaniel
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The club are delighted to announce the signing of @KylePattonn
Kyle is a striker and has previously played in the Northern League for @NorthShieldsFC @WhitleyBayFC @Official_SAFC and @bishopafc
Welcome to the club, Kyle! ⚫️⚪️
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🚪The first one through the door this summer…
We’re delighted to welcome Aaron Croft who joins in a Player/Coach role.
Croft is Middlesbrough Assistant Academy Head of Coaching and has played for an array of Northern League clubs 👊
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👶 Congratulations to @DGBurrell and his partner on the safe arrival of their baby boy!
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Man of the Match - @ShayRichardson_
Shay covered ever blade of grass and won all of his battles both in the air and on the floor.
The box-to-box midfield was a class above and lead by example. Shay was defensively solid and posed a threat going forward.
Well played, Shay 👏🏼
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The players rightly get praised after last night but a word this morning for the handful of fans who made the trip to Ashton. Incredible support 💪
And to the committee without whose dedication purely for the love of it would mean no club - an outstanding bunch of people 👏👏
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🚨 NEW SIGNING 🚨
Whickham are delighted to announce the signing of defender @callumelliottt
Callum, has joined the Lang Jacks from @dunstonutsfc
Callum will go straight into the squad to face @WhitleyBayFC on Saturday.
#WelcomeCallum ⚫️⚪️
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