Heaton Stannington are delighted to announce that Dale Pearson has agreed to sign for the club.

The striker made over 100 appearances for previous club Dunston, over 40 of which came in the last season where he scored 13 goals, including a hat-trick at league champions Cleethorpes Town. Dale scored 19 goals in the previous campaign.

Dale has been a prolific goalscorer throughout his career. A spell at Consett returned 67 goals from 84 appearances, including a goal in their 2020 FA Vase Final defeat to Hebburn. Previous clubs also include Morpeth Town, Blyth Spartans and Newcastle Benfield.

Dale Pearson said: “I’m delighted to sign for the club. After speaking to Dean and Andy, it was a pretty easy decision. I know a lot of lads who are here, I consider them to be my mates. It felt like the right decision in this time in my career to come here.”

Heaton Stannington manager Dean Nicholson said: “I’m naturally over the moon to bring a player in like Dale. He was our number 1 target and to sign him is brilliant and just what this team and club needs. Like the fans, I can’t wait to see him getting started.”

The Club are able to share news of players retained, in discussion and players departing the Club this summer.

We would like to place on record our gratitude to those players who depart for their contributions during their times with the Club and wish them all the best for their future endeavours.

Retained

* Kailem Beattie
* Lewis Brass
* Andrew Burn
* Daniel Capewell
* Callum Corkhill
* Jay Errington
* Kane Evans
* Daniel Groves
* Leighton Hopper
* Jay Hornsby
* Konner Lamb
* Alex Payne
* Alfie Marriott
* Joe Robson
* Joe Shepherd
* Richard Slaughter
* Daniel Stephenson
* Connor Walker

Not Retained

* Louis Anderson
* Liam Doyle
* Oscar Taylor
* Matthew Cassap

Retiring

* Mark Turnbull

Returning to parent club following loan

* Bailey Adamson

Following the red card issued to Leighton Hopper in the 12th minute against Newton Aycliffe for Serious Foul Play, the Club immediately lodged an appeal for Wrongful Dismissal. Leighton was facing a 3 match ban.

We are pleased to share that our appeal has been successful and the red card & any associated suspension has been overturned.

Whilst we are pleased that the decision has been overturned, we remain disappointed that such a bad decision was made in such an important fixture, which had a major impact on the rest of the game.

We must now move on and focus on the final three fixtures of the season.

No further comment will be made.

We are delighted to confirm our next instalment of the popular Heaton Stan Comedy Night will take place on Thursday 10 April 2025 and tickets are now on sale!

<< CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS >>

Our four outstanding acts this time will be:

Phil Walker

Phil’s act has taken him to some weird & wonderful places, from a scout hut in Unst in the Shetland Isles to a porta-cabin on mount Alice in the Falkland Islands, basically he’ll go anywhere for a laugh! His great act, along with his warm personality & charm have made Phil one of the most sought-after entertainers around today.

“If you look in your local comedy club listings and ever see Phil Walker listed, get a ticket. One of the funniest acts out there.”
– Jason Manford.

JoJo Sutherland

Known for her charismatic stage presence and quick wit, Jojo is a favorite at The Stand Comedy Club in Edinburgh and Glasgow, seamlessly alternating between delivering her signature sets and compering, bringing a unique energy to each role. Jojo’s “healthy neglect” approach to parenting forms the backbone of her material, blending everyday grievances with motherly advice that resonates with audiences. As a mother of four, she draws from her rich personal experiences, including her memorable starring role in Channel 4’s award-winning series “Wife Swap.”

“ Effortlessly funny”  Entertainment focus

“ A conversational style with humour so interwoven it seems effortless.”  www.chortle.co.uk

“ A performer the audience could have watched all night” The Herald

“ Outclassed her colleagues.” Evening News

“ A very funny lady well versed in the art of comedy” one4review

Lee Kyle

Lee Kyle, described by the BBC as a “top up-and-coming comedy performer,” has spent much of his life on a never-ending quest to avoid having a proper job. From being part of an all-male Spice Girls tribute act to spending a decade as a professional wrestler, Lee’s unconventional career path eventually led him to stand-up comedy. Managing the difficult trick of being both odd and relatable, Lee’s jokes veer between the clever and the silly, delivering more than their fair share of belly laughs.

“Quirky and original – the highlight of the night” – Giggle Beats

MC 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 in the UK.

<< CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS >>

NOTE: Acts are subject to change – this sometimes happens for reasons outside of our control. We however promise to replace them with someone else who is canny.

Heaton Stannington v Newcastle United

The date of this fixture has been changed from Monday 3 March to Tuesday 11 March, in order to assist Newcastle United with accommodating a league cup fixture.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
All existing tickets sold/issued remain valid. If you still plan on attending, you do not need to do anything. If you can no longer attend the new date, simply e-mail info@heatonstan.co.uk with your order number and a refund will be processed.

Tuesday 11th March 2025
Gates Open: 6pm
Kick Off: 7:30pm

We expect this fixture to generate significant interest and draw a very large crowd. We therefore will be prioritising advanced purchased tickets – this enables us to monitor the number of tickets sold but also will help to ensure we can get people into the ground in the quickest way possible & minimise queues. If you do not purchase an advance ticket, we cannot guarantee entry on the night

BUY NOW

TICKET PRICES

Adults: £9
Concessions (Over 65s only): £6
Under 16s: £FREE – must be accompanied by a paying adult (see below)

Season tickets are not valid for this fixture.

UNDER 16 ENTRY – IMPORTANT INFORMATION

For this fixture, we will continue to operate our policy of not charging for children under the age of 16.

However, due to the larger crowd expected we have made a decision on safety grounds to only permit Under 16s if they are accompanied by a paying adult. The paying adult takes responsibility for the behaviour of the Under 16s which enter the ground with them.

ALL Under 16s require their own advance ticket – these are available on our Ticketing website to add to your basket along with any Adult/Concession tickets needed. A maximum of 4 Under 16s can enter with each paying adult/concession.

Any Under 16s who attempt to enter the ground on match day without an adult will be rejected entry – there will be no exceptions to this rule for this fixture. Drums will not be permitted.

TICKET SALES – ONLINE

You can purchase tickets online now from our Ticketing website via the below link:
https://heatonstanfc.ktckts.com/product/HEA2425H25

This is the recommended method of buying your ticket. You can save in your digital wallet on Android/Apple devices, have it e-mailed to you or print it. You must have the QR code on the ticket ready to scan at the gate.

TICKET SALES – IN PERSON

We will confirm further in person sales windows shortly.

We are looking to offer another exciting opportunity to support Heaton Stannington and give you the opportunity to win cash prizes each month. Entry will be £10 per month payable by direct debit. The start date will be confirmed once there is sufficient interest.

Initially we are looking to attract 200 participants which would allow us pay out the following prizes each month.

1^st Prize         £300

2^nd Prize        £150

3^rd and 4^th     £50

Then 4 prizes of £25

Obviously less or more participants would be reflected in the prize money offered.

On entry you will be allocated a number 1-200 and the draw will be made on the last day of each month (or nearest convenient date). Prizes will be drawn by our very own ERNIE (random number generator) in the clubhouse in the presence of members.

In order to gauge interest, please complete the below form:

We are delighted to confirm our next instalment of the popular Heaton Stan Comedy Night will take place on Thursday 13 February 2025 and tickets are now on sale!

This is a special edition – THE NO SHOW, SHOW! – sees us bring to Grounsell Park three comedians who have “no showed” in 2024 🙂

<< CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS >>

Our four outstanding acts this time will be:

Scott Gibson

The Big, Bald, Bearded Glaswegian. A naturally skilful and riveting raconteur, Gibson mixes a conversational style with his own unique brand of dark humour, gloriously bad language and shrewd observations.

“Irvine Welsh meets Billy Connolly”
The Evening Standard

Seeta Wrightson

Seeta Wrightson, based in Leeds, is a Bradford-born comedian known for her sharp wit and engaging stories, Wrightson’s work often draws on her dual Asian and British heritage. From humble (AKA very skint) beginnings growing up in Bradford, Seeta has wandered through life wondering where exactly she fits and has had a hell of an adventure figuring it out. And it is a never-ending stream of ridiculousness that provides the fodder for her comedy.

Steffen Peddie

Fondly known as The Big Man of Northern Comedy, Steffen is famous for playing Big Keith in BBC2’s hit comedy sitcom Hebburn.

Returning to stand up after an eight year break as a Pro Wrestler has found Steffen a little older, wiser and bigger than before, but still ready to find the lighter side of any subject that an audience member can throw at him.

MC 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 in the UK.

<< CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS >>

NOTE: Acts are subject to change – this sometimes happens for reasons outside of our control. We however promise to replace them with someone else who is canny.

We are delighted to share that from the 2025/26 season we will be entering into a partnership with Pro:Direct Academy. This will see us launch Heaton Stannington Academy FC who will enter a number of national competitions.

The partnership will help to provide a stronger pathway between Heaton Stannington Juniors and our Senior teams and is an exciting evolution of the growth of the Club.

Heaton Stannington Academy FC will play from the Killingworth YPC facility where they receive both education and football experience.

An opening evening is planned to take place at Grounsell Park on Tuesday 3rd December – please stay tuned for more updates!

You can learn more about Pro:Direct here: https://prodirectacademy.com/