We are pleased to announce the signing of young full back Evan Blaney from South Shields.

The teenager links back up with Heaton Stannington after starting out as part of our Under-18 set-up, and making six appearances for Stan A before moving to South Shields academy.

Having graduated from their academy, Blaney made his first team debut for The Mariners as a substitute in their 6-2 FA Trophy 2nd Round match against Dunston in November 2025 – he’s made two further sub appearances since, including his National League North debut in their 2-1 win away to Darlington in December 2025.

Manager Dean Nicholson says:

“I’m happy to get Evan into the group. He’s a lad we have watched since playing for our Juniors, which just shows how the progression at the club can work. We look forward to now bringing him into the first team and seeing how he progresses further.”

Everyone at Heaton Stan are delighted to welcome Stan Juniors alumni Evan back to the club and look forward to seeing him pulling on the black and white stripes again – this time for the First Team.

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 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

It’s back by popular demand: Stan The Can, the Non-Leage Pale.

A perfect Christmas treat for yourself or gift for your family and friends. Our thanks to Dave Bogie of Overkill Brewery, Brandling Villa South Gosforth for devoting this brewing run to the 3.8% ABV ale that flew off our shelves in the summer.

Described as an honest, hop forward beer with a natural haze, designed to be drunk cold and fresh, wherever you feel like it, Stan The Can will be available from the Can Van at The Willow Park, from Saturday 20/12 at the Redcar home game for £5 per can.

Come and visit us and treat yourself!

Due to the postponement of the Redcar game, the can van will be open to sell Stan the Can from 6-8pm Monday and Tuesday this week.

We today delivered your toy donations to Building Futures East; who will wrap and deliver these to children in our region.

Thank you again to our brilliant supporters who have contributed and helped to make a difference to a local child this Christmas.

Thank you also to the wonderful staff and helpers at Building Futures East who have gone above and beyond to support the East End community in so many ways over the the last 20 years. It is incredibly sad that the current economic climate means they cannot secure vital funding needed to continue and will be closing for good at the end of next week.

We wish them all the best for the future.

It’s that time of year again when we can offer fans the option of buying a Half Season Ticket.

It covers all 11 home games that remain in our 2025/26 Pitching In Northern Premier League East Division campaign, starting with Heaton Stannington v Dunston on Tuesday 16th December 2025.

Prices:
Adult £80
Concessions £45 (over 65 and students with ID)
Under 16s £15

At the halfway stage of the season we sit in 6th position in the league, just outside the Playoff spots, thanks in part to impressive back-to-back home wins.

So save yourself some money, get to The Willow Park, and back The Stan for the second half of the season.