Category: Player News

Storey signs for the Stan

Heaton Stannington are delighted to announce the signing of young forward Max Storey.

The 19-year-old joins from Hartlepool United where he was a scholar since the age of 16, before turning professional at the start of last season. Max’s first foray into football was with Newcastle United’s academy aged 9. Last season Max spent time out on loan at Blyth Spartans and West Auckland Town.

Max can play on either wing and in his own words, he’s “a technical player who likes to receive the ball in pockets, trying to make things happen, with goals, assists and chances.”

Upon signing for the club, Max said: “I’m really happy to sign for Heaton Stannington. I think it’s a great club with lots of potential. I’ve had some really good chats with Dean and Andy about their plans for the club and it all seems really positive and exciting.”

Manager Dean Nicholson said: “Max comes with hunger and good pedigree. He has tons of potential and has already shown that he can score goals and help us in the final third. I’m excited to see Max get going and I’m sure the fans will be excited too.”

Transfer News – Alfie Marriott signs on loan

The Stan are delighted to have secured defender Alfie Marriott on loan from South Shields, subject to FA approval.

Alfie is considered a major prospect by the Mariners and made his debut for the first team this season in the FA Trophy against Warrington. 

He was also part of the South Shields FC Under-18s team which reached the first round of the FA Youth Cup this season.

He joins us on loan in order to further develop his experience and will add depth and competition to the Stan squad as we move through the second half of the season. 

On the signing, manager Dean Nicholson said: “We are delighted with this one. Alfie is a lad we have monitored for the last year or two, so we are excited to get him in with the lads and watch him improve us between now and the end of the season.”

We would like to thank South Shields for their help and assistance in getting this deal done. 

Welcome to the Stan, Alfie! ⚫️⚪️