Goalkeeper Alfie Gordon joins the Stan

2025/26 Club News

Heaton Stannington are pleased to announce the signing of goalkeeper Alfie Gordon.

The 23-year-old joins from Bishop Auckland where he started in all 11 of their games so far this season and picked up their August Player of the Month award, having moved from Birtley Town in the summer.

Alfie started his career in senior football at Newcastle Benfield, before moving to Birtley in the summer of 2023. At the end of his first season, he was part of the side that faced the Stan in the Northern League play-off semi-final in 2024, where he was on the wrong side of the result but caught the eye with some spectacular saves to keep his side in it. In his second year at the club, he was named Birtley’s Player’s Player of the Season, as well as the Supporters’ Player of the Season.

Upon signing for the Stan, Alfie Gordon said:

“I’m really happy to be signing for the Stan. I’ve always thought it’s a well-ran club with a lot of potential and good people in and around the place. I’ve spoken to Dean about the club and their goals for the club and how I will fit in and I can’t wait to try and reach them with this fantastic and well-respected club. The fans can expect a loyal and passionate goalkeeper who will give 100% for the staff, fans, teammates and obviously the club.”

Manager Dean Nicholson said about the arrival of Alfie:

“I’m really pleased with the signing of Alfie. He’s a brilliant goalkeeper with top attributes and he will fit straight into the group with the lads.”

Alfie goes straight into the squad for tonight’s Pitching In Northern Premier League East Division away game against Ossett United.