Month: January 2026

Stephenson Departs

Dan Stephenson has departed Heaton Stannington FC.

The versatile defender/midfielder joined the club in the summer of 2021 and went on to make over 170 appearances for the Stan.

We would like to place on record our thanks to Dan for all his contributions during his time with the club and wish him well for the future.

Heaton Stan Juniors Fixtures: Weekend of 10/01/2026

Home fixtures. Pitch allocation subject to pitch inspections on Friday.

➡️ Saturday 10th January

Pitch 2
U16 Blacks – 9AM
U16 Girls – 11AM

Pitch 3
U14 Reds – 9.30AM
U13 Blacks – 11.30AM

Pitch TBC
U11 Whites – 10AM
U12 Blacks – 11.15AM

➡️ Sunday 11th January

Pitch 4
U10 Golds – 10AM
U12 Golds – 10.15AM

Nicky Deverdics signs for the Stan

Heaton Stannington are delighted to announce the signing of midfielder Nicky Deverdics, subject to league approval.

The 38-year-old brings a wealth of experience, having started his career as a trainee at Newcastle United, before playing for a host of North East non-league clubs such as Gateshead and Blyth Spartans, in the Football League with Barnet and Hartlepool United, in the National League with Alfreton Town, Dover Athletic and Wrexham, with spells in Iceland and the Faroe Islands as well.

Manager Dean Nicholson had this to say on the signing of Nicky Deverdics:

“I’m over the moon with the signing of Nicky. He’s had an established career in the game and still has the hunger to make this season his best yet.He comes into an already very strong squad and makes us even stronger which is huge.”

Welcome to the Stan, Nicky!

Photo credit: Blyth Spartans FC