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I'll be honest, I'm a bit lost for words and emotional.
Gordon and Brian would have loved today this today.
The lads have created one more incredible memory for us.
What a season.
Honestly, if you live in or near
@ClitheroeFC
and you don't go to this ground regularly, I've got to question your life choices.
Absolutely superb set up.
They may be the richest club in the world, but are Newcastle on a 10 match winning streak?
Is it a fiver to get in for adults?
Do you want to watch 90 mins of Bruceball?
You know the answer.
Tomorrow. Heaton Stannington v Bedlington Terriers. 3pm kick off.
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Note to
@BillinghamTown
fans coming to the big city next Saturday. There is a sign outside the Grounsell saying ‘no flares’ I can assure you that it is the pyrotechnic type not the trousers worn in the 70’s, so you lot should be ok...
Huge, huge thanks to
@NE63GAV
from Ashington for lending us a couple of their card readers and helping us get the supporters in.
Non League Football at it's finest.
Heartbreaking news to receive today. I could talk about all the little things Brian did for the club that most won't know about.
But what we'll all remember is a kind and generous man, with a perpetual smile on his face and a warm welcome for everyone.
RIP Brian.
BRIAN PRATT
We are all absolutely devastated to learn today of the passing of our close friend Brian Pratt.
Brian was a big part of the Stan family and will be very sorely missed by us all.
Our thoughts are with Brian’s family at this time.
RIP Brian ⚫️⚪️
Four lads who shook the Grounsell.
We'll be saying more than a few words about the lads who did it on the pitch, but let's here it for the management and coaching team.
What a job they've done in their first season.
If you see this young fella and he says you can't park in the ground, don't be mean to him. Look at his happy smiling face.
Parking in the ground is for players and officials only currently.
I mean we've said it so many times already this season, but what a shift from the lads yesterday.
Another brilliant team performance, with the emphasis on team.
They're all in this together and giving it their all for each other
A proper team.
#HowaytheStan
This is the big one, we're trying to get to the second round for the first time in 42 years, once more against a team from a step higher.
We need as many there to back the lads as possible, please come down and give them your support.
NEXT MATCH
Next up we welcome NCEL side Eccleshill United to Grounsell Park in the FA Vase 1st Round.
🗓️ Sat 23 Oct 2021
⏱️ 15:00 (gates 13:30)
💷 £5 adults, £2 over 65s, under 16s FREE
🍔 Stan Scran open
🍺 Award winning ale in the clubhouse
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3 years, it feels longer since the reins of the first team were handed to Dean and Andy.
Pre Andy's flirtation with looking like Kenneth from Benidorm.
Look at my old turnstile shed.
What a 3 years it's been.
I still think this looks like a proof of life hostage photo though
Now then Stan Army, this is a general plea from your friendly gateman.
On Saturday we expect a decent sized crowd and I know you all love to turn up at 2.45, but you don't want to miss any of the match so could you come a little earlier if possible.
The bar will be open.
What an absolute superb performance from every one of the lads today, more than matched Clitheroe.
We go again Wednesday come along and help the lads over the line
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Full time. Massive 3-1 win for
@Heatonstan
gives us our first three points of the season. Jon Jon in fine goalscoring form tonight but overall a great team effort. Up the Stan! ⚫️⚪️
#stanarmy
This is what football at this level is all about. A great day out with mates, great footy and good craic.
Fantastic hospitality from
@barlickfc
best of luck for the rest of the season and thanks for being such good sports with the craic.
#Footbalfamily
Big night tomorrow night as we head over to Hebburn for the next round of the FA Cup.
We need the Stan Army there in numbers.
Come along and give the lads your backing.
A great occasion under the lights tonight, despite the result. The Stan are going from strength to strength & the supporters are a massive part of that.
We go again Saturday!
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Looking around seeing happy faces after a later winner. This is what Saturday's are all about.
On a day with shocking weather, 70ish lads and lasses have travelled from one side of the county to the other to watch The Stan.
Love this club.
The Stan Army would like to take the opportunity to thank Decka for his many years service to the club, both as a player and manager.
We wish him all the best for the future and good luck wherever his adventures take him next.
Lots of new visitors through the turnstile the last couple of matches including a classic "we were going for a walk to the Dene and wondered where everyone was going" variant yesterday.
Hopefully everyone has enjoyed it and they make a trip to the Stan a regular one for them.
Hearing a semi naked Scotsman is wandering around High Heaton screaming jammy bastards at the top of his voice and throwing books of raffle tickets at passing cars.
Stay safe people.
Now then Stan Army, as the dust settles on yesterday firstly a huge thank you to everyone who came out to support the lads, they appreciated every one of you.
But we need you back again next Saturday when we take on one of our rivals for the P word Newcastle University.
What a nights football last night! Stan showed they can match Div 1 opposition and probably should have won the match. Great performance.
Very hard to pick a fans man of the match - but it has to be Ryan Bailey. A machine up and down the middle all night and the two goals.
Phenomenal performance tonight by the lads. Each and every one of them deserves huge praise. A great team effort. Shows we can mix it with the big boys....
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Hear me now Stan Army.
Thank you to each and every one of you for your support and coming to the games this year.
We look forward to seeing you next Wednesday at North Shields.
Happy New Year.
When you're sat on a nice dry bench this afternoon, remember it wouldn't have been possible without
@Nichol24060Dean
taking time out of busy diary to dry them.
The bobble hays have been described as Iconic this season. But who's up for making these the same in Spring and Summer?
Could also get them in white if required.
@deanmnicholson
@RockingMagpie
@Heatonstan
We're not a substitute.
Come the Stan if you want, but do it because it's a much more pleasurable experience, as is any other Northern League club.
Just park the Premier League bullshit at the gate and come in with an open mind
It's game over for Puntstan for another month and there's been no winners at all this week which means that
@KcarlingK
takes the title, but he doesn't take the money.
Kev's asked us to donate his winnings to the Making Winter Warmer campaign.
What a guy.
@Nichol24060Dean
@andymcbride1989
One for the pre-match talk. A year today since my turnstile mentor and legendary gateman Gordon Wilson sadly passed.
He's a huge miss at the club and he would have loved this season.
Do it for Gordon and Brian Lisle.
Excellent AGM last night
@Heatonstan
The social side of the club is 100% behind the football side. Membership up from last year, more younger members, cash in the bank, plans for lounge and bar extension and new cellar. This club is on the up. Join now!!
Another good win under the lights for the Stan. Could have been more but it's result that matters.
Onto Synners on Saturday now for another top of the table clash.
Get yourselves down and support lads,
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It's FA Cup Day and we're off to Clitheroe.
@glynbhoyealker
has got his cheese board,
@tobytyke57
has got his flight and
@imran_mohammed1
has his pils...sorry pills for his "travel sickness"
If you're driving down stay safe and we'll see you there.
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It wasn't our day today but we've had another mint day on the road.
Thanks to
@Emley_AFC
great club and supporters.
Hopefully
@JarvisMilburn
wasn't too scared by the return journey and will be on a coach with us again soon.
We go again Wednesday.
Saturday sees us host an inform
@WillingtonAFC
where we hope to get revenge for the 3-2 defeat at Mill Lane earlier in the season. No
#NUFC
game, so get along to the Grounsell & support The Stan..
Only one more full day to go before we travel to Prudhoe for what could be the most important game of the season.
We really want to smash our away following record so if you can get there please do.
Dean,
@andymcbride1989
and the lads would really appreciate it.
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And we're on our way.
Safe travels to everyone driving down or getting the train.
We'll see you in Guisborough.
Howay the Stan
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Massive day in the clubs history tomorrow, our very first match in the Northern Premier League.
Come along and be a part of it.
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