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.
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The initial 11 who have paid the money for the Stadium of Light game have been set to start as we now have had two drop outs from the original 13.…
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Safe to say that this was a remarkable result in Sassco’s modern nomadic lifestyle. The team, since 2010, have cobbled together teams to play opponents (mainly Sunderland Deaf FC) and this…
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Despite thinking that he deserves a full 90 minutes and extra time and corner kicks and free-kicks and pre-match pies, Mike “Max Factor Baxter” Barker has signed up for the SAFC…
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So, our usual pre-match meal would be a fry up, or even being late for a game at Silksworth, due to Fatty wanting a McDonald’s. But as we’re spending around £120…
Read more: Sassco.co.uk 5 Sunderland Deaf FC 2.Sassco.co.uk 5 Sunderland Deaf FC 2.
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, we had more than a full turn out. A total of…
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Pleased to announce that Workwear Express are now providing the tops for the game at the Stadium of Light on the 9th June. The company have provided the uniform and kit for the every…
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Sassco will be roaring back into action in the New Year. Our regular game against Sunderland DFC is arranged and will take place at 2pm on the 3rd January 2016. The venue…
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Delighted to announce that the attack pairing for the forthcoming game at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light will be Scott Hembrough and Mark Cresswell. The game takes place Thursday 9th June, 7:00pm…
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Sassco are looking to play at their most ambitious venue yet. After the warm climes of the Victor Tedesco Stadium in Malta, the balmy FC Ferreiras Stadium in Portugal and various…
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Our regular run out against Sunderland Deaf was a bit short notice, as their cup game was cancelled. However, two days before the game, the Sassco.co.uk squad was coming together and…
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Victory again. Charlie doesn’t score. A bit of a headache today, as we had so many drop outs for our regular football game against Sunderland Deaf FC. One by one, Si,…
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Sunderland DFC v Sassco.co.uk – 12:00pm Sunday 21st September
Game is arranged and will take place at lunchtime on the 21st. The venue is the Durham FA at Chester-le-Street Riverside, either grass or 3G. More details will be posted shortly,…
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A new year and another win for Sassco 11-a-side, who are now unbeaten in nearly two years. Sunderland Deaf Football Club were the opponents and the venue changed time due to…
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Charlie’s third hat-trick in as many games and Titch’s “dummy” goal! A much changed line-up saw Sassco take on Sunderland Deaf Football Club at their new venue, Sandhill Centre. Only Craig…
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Sassco 11-a-side are back in action against Sunderland DFC. This time, the game is due to take place at Sandhill Centre. The game is to be played on grass. The kick…
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Callum defies the laws of gravity and physics. It was all laughs and giggles before the game. Callum showed up around two shirt sizes bigger and managed to squeeze in the…
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Sassco storm back in action, but McDermont still rubbish. It always surprising to me that a team which hasn’t kicked a ball in anger since 2010, can still manage to be…
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Sassco take to the 11-a-side pitch at Castle View Enterprise Academy, in Sunderland, to play against Sunderland Deaf FC. This is a re-scheduled game, as Sassco were due to play Rutherford…