Despite thinking that he deserves a full 90 minutes and extra time and corner kicks and free-kicks and pre-match pies,...
11-a-side
Sassco’s 11-a-side team sprung into action in 2002, developed from a set of players from the different 6-a-side teams, who were playing in the Sassco Leagues since 1999.
The team never really achieved a great deal in terms of silverware, coming close in a final in their second season. However, the events undertaken by Sassco far surpass any other teams in their generation. Pioneering Adidas team kits from overseas, recording 11-a-side games in widescreen, customised soccer balls developed in Asia, overseas football tours and prestigious friendlies against Northern League teams and teams from outside their own leagues.
The team is still active and recently played at the Stadium of Light, as well as regular friendly games against local opponents. For one of their most recent games, five players from the original line up back in 2002 were present.
So, our usual pre-match meal would be a fry up, or even being late for a game at Silksworth, due...
{oziogallery 636}{oziogallery 621} After Sassco's hard fought comeback win in the pouring rain against Sunderland Deaf FC, the team will...
McDermont's 35 yard "screamer". Our bi- or tri-annual game against Sunderland AFC's Deaf team took place at Chester-Le-Street, and shockingly,...
Pleased to announce that Workwear Express are now providing the tops for the game at the Stadium of Light on the 9th...
Sassco will be roaring back into action in the New Year. Our regular game against Sunderland DFC is arranged and will...
Delighted to announce that the attack pairing for the forthcoming game at Sunderland's Stadium of Light will be Scott Hembrough...
Sassco are looking to play at their most ambitious venue yet. After the warm climes of the Victor Tedesco Stadium...
Back in 2004, Sassco were without a league and undertook an odyssey of friendly games, pre-season and also throughout the...
25th October 2003 | Mav, Wardle and Muers get sent off early to keep me company on the sidelines. Trawling...
Our regular run out against Sunderland Deaf was a bit short notice, as their cup game was cancelled. However, two...
Victory again. Charlie doesn't score. A bit of a headache today, as we had so many drop outs for our...
Game is arranged and will take place at lunchtime on the 21st. The venue is the Durham FA at Chester-le-Street...
A new year and another win for Sassco 11-a-side, who are now unbeaten in nearly two years. Muers, doing what...
Charlie's third hat-trick in as many games and Titch's "dummy" goal! McDermont celebrates conceding no more than five goals after...
Sassco 11-a-side are back in action against Sunderland DFC. This time, the game is due to take place at Sandhill...
Callum defies the laws of gravity and physics. David Smith chooses the wrong option. He should have gone the other...
Sassco storm back in action, but McDermont still rubbish. Sassco 11-a-side back in action for 2013. It always surprising to...
Sassco take to the 11-a-side pitch at Castle View Enterprise Academy, in Sunderland, to play against Sunderland Deaf FC. This...
If any team wants a website like this one, you don't need to pay hundreds. All you have to do...