We are delighted to announce that the Club have been awarded funds via the Premier League Club Development Fund which will enable us to deliver some exciting projects in the coming months.

The Club Development Fund was established to help Clubs within the pyramid become more sustainable organisations – both on and off the pitch. We were one of over 600 Clubs who expressed an interest in applying for funding via this scheme and were selected to submit our proposals. We were then selected to submit a formal funding application.

After many months work scoping our target projects, obtaining detailed costs and building business plans we were given the amazing news that we had been successful in our application. Our application focused on how we can improve our facilities to make it a better supporter experience and enable us to grow our revenue streams. Our ethos as a Club is to be self-sustainable and this funding helps us develop those foundations further.

We will be delivering three projects in the coming months with this funding:

(1) Hospitality room refurbishment – refurbishment of our upstairs hospitality space. This will enable us to launch new hospitality packages on match days and will also enable us to offer a modern and functional meeting/function space on non match days. We are excited to confirm this project is now under way!

(2) Bar refurbishment – refurbishment of our bar. This will involve increasing the size of the bar itself so that we can accommodate more pumps, more fridges and improve the lay out to make it more functional. We expect this to result in significant improvements to the efficiency of the bar on match days – reducing queues and allowing you to get that half time pint much more quickly! The modern and practical new ServaClean system which will be installed will also ensure our volunteers are working in a clean, safe and happy environment!

(3) The wheelchair/media viewing pod – we will be replacing the old BBQ area at the end of the terrace with a new weather proof viewing pod, with panoramic windows. This will be for the use of wheelchair supporters and our media guests, enabling them to have a clear view of the action on the field. As it stands, we have no covered area where wheelchair supporters can see the pitch unimpeded. Being an inclusive Club is a big part of our mission and this is another step to ensuring we are providing all the facilities our supporters need. The pod will also double up as a media room where external media guests can be accommodated without their equipment getting wet!

As a Club, continual development is in our fibre and the Directors are constantly working on development plans to improve what we can offer everyone. This is just one tranche of funding which enables us to improve some of our facilities – we have further plans in the pipeline to ensure other parts of our facilities are also improved and will share more information about this in due course.

We greatly appreciate the support of the Premier League Club Development Fund and the Football Foundation through the application and award process – this is a great example of support trickling down from the top of the pyramid to the lower levels!

We are delighted to announce we are launching new regular social night at the Club – Heaton Stan Comedy Night! The event will be held roughly 4 times a year and will see some of best and upcoming acts on the circuit from the local area and beyond perform at the Stan.

Each event will be limited to 60 tickets at a price of just £10 each. This night is strictly for over 18s only.

The first Heaton Stan Comedy Night will take place on Thursday 7th December 2023 and we are delighted to share the line up.

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Mc Danny Deagan 

With the confidence and swagger that you might expect of a North-West comedian at the very top of his game, Danny Deegan is a comedian, writer and actor who has become a regular at most of the major comedy clubs in the UK since he began performing in 2003.

Danny’s tales of mischief and the characters he creates have kept audiences all over the country enthralled as he weaves in and out of the people he has met traveling. His talent and likability coupled with his confidence make him one of the most popular acts in the North, a master at dealing with a tough crowd, and an act that promoters always turn to when booking gigs. Most recently Danny had a script shortlisted by BBC Radio 4

Danny is a seasoned headliner and MC, with credits including work for promoters such as Off The Kerb, The Glee, Ten Feet Tall, Frog & Bucket, The Comedy Store, The Stand and Hot Water

Danny also recently performed a headline set at the Green Man festival in South Wales getting a great reception from the 400 people in the comedy tent and being asked to wrap up for Manchester band “The Doves” after their headline set in front of 12,000 people.

Away from live work, Danny has made several radio appearances, from being a guest on Radio GMR to having his own show “Afternoons with Danny Deegan” on CAT FM in Crewe, whilst his TV credits include appearances on “Made in the North” and “The Adam and Shelley Show” to name but two.

Danny has also also provided tour support for Chris Ramsey, Mick Foley, Dave Spikey & Paul Sinha as well as performing in Switzerland.

David Hadingham

David Hadingham is a seasoned comedian known for his sharp wit and hilarious insights into everyday life. With a career spanning several decades, Hadingham has established himself as a stalwart in the world of stand-up comedy. His unique style combines clever wordplay, observational humour, and a touch of self-deprecation, creating a comedic experience that resonates with audiences of all backgrounds. Whether he’s poking fun at the quirks of human behaviour or sharing personal anecdotes, David Hadingham’s performances are a rollercoaster of laughter that leave audiences in stitches. His charismatic stage presence and impeccable timing have earned him a great reputation on the UK.

Connor Burns

Connor is a Scottish stand-up comedian currently based in Edinburgh. after stepping on stage for the first time in 2017, Connor has gone on to become one of the most exciting acts emerging from the UK named as one of chortle’s ‘ones to watch’ in 2020, Connor has gone on to become a prominent feature on weekend line-ups across the UK. In 2022 Connor debuted his first hour at the Edinburgh fringe festival with his show ‘live laugh loathe’. in recent years, he has become a regular on BBC radio Scotland’s breaking the news, and made his UK television debut in 2022 on BBC Scotland’s Edinburgh unlocked. 

He has performed as tour support for globally renowned acts including Daniel Sloss, Larry Dean, Tom Stade and Eshaan Akbar. Connor has had two tours of Australia in 2022, and a third in 2023. he had his Australian television debut at just for laughs Sydney, performed and filmed at the Sydney Opera house. In 2023 he is taking his show ‘live laugh loathe’ to the Melbourne international comedy festival, the Sydney comedy festival and the Perth comedy festival.

Kelly Edgar

Kelly Edgar is a comedian who moved back to Seghill after twenty lost years in bands in London, and quickly emerged as one of the most distinctive new acts in the region in years. She won the Felt Nowt New Act of the Year 2020 and will be one of the acts at Tyne To Stand Up…Again! 

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We have been drawn at home to Darwen FC in the First Round of the FA Vase.

The fixture will take place on the weekend of 21st October 2023 at Grounsell Park.

Our fixtures against Bishop Auckland have been reversed. We will now play them at home on Sat 30 Sept and away on Sat 17 Feb.

We are looking for friendly and hard working bar staff to join the team at Heaton Stannington Football Club on match days. We are looking for people who can work in a busy and fast-paced environment, comfortable working with large match day crowds.

We are primarily looking for staff to work on our bar on Saturday afternoon match days, core hours from 2pm until 7pm. There may also be opportunities to work at midweek evening fixtures or at non-match day functions.

Our fixtures are variable, so there is not a set pattern of work we can commit to. For this reason, this role is ideal for someone who has flexibility or is perhaps looking for some extra income.

Previous bar experience is desirable but not essential as training will be given if you have the passion and enthusiasm for working behind the bar.

Core responsibilities include:

• Preparing and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
• Using a till to take orders and process payments
• Checking customers identification and age verification
• Welcoming and engaging with supporters, ensuring they have a positive experience
• Maintaining a clean and organised bar area
• Monitoring and replenishing stock levels as needed
• Clearing tables, wiping surfaces and operating the dishwasher to ensure ample glassware is available

We are a friendly, inclusive and community focused Club and can assure you a positive and supportive working environment. You will be well supported by our existing team of Directors and volunteers. We will pay the real UK Living Wage of £10.90 per hour. Payment via PAYE.

In line with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, we do require all applicants to have the eligibility to live and work in the United Kingdom.

We are based in High Heaton, on Newton Road, close to the Freeman Hospital. Post code NE7 7HP.

Please register your interest by completing the below form and we will get back to you:

** We have stopped taking applications at this time **

We are holding a grounds maintenance day this Sunday (9th July) at 10am. If you are able to spare a little time to help with some tasks around the place, please let us know you intend on coming and pop along at 10am.

Many thanks!
The Directors

Our season tickets for the 2023-24 season are now on sale!

They represent excellent value for 19 home matches at just £90 for adults and £45 for over 65s. Under 16s get in free at the gate.

Buying a season ticket not only saves you money and allows for faster access to the ground, but it helps to support the Club with an up front payment. We appreciate the support of all season ticket holders.

Please note: they are not valid for any cup matches.

Buy now: https://heatonstan.co.uk/product-category/season-tickets/

On Saturday 15 July we have a road trip to the North West to visit new friends at Droylsden FC. We are operating coach travel to the fixture at a price of £25.

Droyslden are former National League and have an outstanding setup. It promises to be a great day out!

Book your seat now!

We are pleased to share the following players have signed new contracts at the Club:

Kane Evans
Leighton Hopper
Jay Hornsby
Joe Shepherd

At this time we expect the following players will be retained on a non-contract basis:

Louis Anderson
Ryan Bailey
Declan Bisset
Andy Burn
Nick Cassidy
Callum Corkhill
Konner Lamb
Jordan Lashley
James Proctor
Greg Purvis
Richie Slaughter
Dan Stephenson
Jake Turnbull
Mark Turnbull
Josh Walker

The loan spells for the following players have come to an end – we thank them for their contributions:

Brad Hird
Alfie Marriott

Finally, we say thank you & farewell to the following players who depart:

Richie Hoggins – Richie has been at the Club many years and significantly contributed to the progress as we moved through the divisions. A great lad who we wish all the best for the future.

Liam McBryde – Macca was a huge part of our Div 2 promotion season and a big part of the reason we are now playing Div 1 football. Thanks for the goals Macca!

Jordan Watson – Jordan also played a part in our promotion play off games and our first ever season in Div 1. His experience has been hugely valuable and we wish him all the best on the golf course!