Sassco team suffers a narrow defeat in the heat. Despite a flurry of morning injuries and last-minute drop-outs, Sassco fielded a…
Defeat in the humidity. 
Defeat in the humidity.
Sassco squeezed ten players onto the Beacon of Light pitch for a charity fixture against Men Together Chester‑le‑Street. For Sassco the…
Hungary Tour 2027. 
Hungary Tour 2027.
Heading along the Danube. After stumbling through Vienna, eventually gaining a good, competitive win. Retirement was contemplated before Budapest came calling…
Victory in Vienna. 
Victory in Vienna.
It means everything to me. The tour began with five heading from Leeds to Bratislava — David Grundy, Garry Buck, Aman…
Obituary: Daryll Surtees 
Obituary: Daryll Surtees
We’ve lost a popular comrade in Daryll Surtees. Our dear friend, Daryll Surtees first joined our five‑a‑side tournament a few years…
Timur Tutierov tells the inside story of his European debut and remarkable Sunderland journey so far
SAFC news from The Sunderland Echo
SAFC news from The Sunderland Echo
SAFC news from The Sunderland Echo
SAFC news from The Sunderland Echo
SAFC news from The Sunderland Echo
Read more: Sassco.co.uk @ Sunderland Stadium of LightSassco.co.uk @ Sunderland Stadium of Light
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…
Read more: Mike “Max Baxter” Barker signs up as Number 6.Mike “Max Baxter” Barker signs up as Number 6.
Delighted to see after much “humming” and “haaaing”, that Mike Barker, goal scorer extraordinaire and Dave Gourlay’s nemesis, is on board to make the squad a perfect 6. The squad is…
Read more: YouTube TV ChannelYouTube TV Channel
Smile! You’re on camera. The various videos from the 6-a-side, 11-a-side and overseas tour documentaries and footage are all now located on our YouTube page and don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE! The majority…
- Read more: Soccer in New York, a brief history.
Soccer in New York, a brief history.
With Sassco from Sunderland and proud supporters of Sunderland AFC recently completing a very successful USA soccer tour in New York, it’s interesting to sketch over a brief history of soccer…
Read more: FC Semailles v Sassco.co.uk in Geneva, Switzerland.FC Semailles v Sassco.co.uk in Geneva, Switzerland.
Delighted to make contact with a predominantly Futsal team in Geneva. The team, FC Semailles, will be hosting us (thanks to their manager, Adolfo Domingues). The game, set for Sunday 5th…
Read more: Suite Novotel Geneve.Suite Novotel Geneve.
The Suite Novotel Geneve hotel is our venue for the Switzerland Tour 2016. The 3-Star Superior hotel boasts comfortable suites. It also has a fitness room (which might be handy) and a…
Read more: It’s Geneva in June 2016It’s Geneva in June 2016
Sassco.co.uk are visiting Geneva in Switzerland in 2016. The tour will take place from 3rd June to 6th June. Flights will be from Newcastle and the current cost is around £60…
Read more: Undefeated in the USA Tour 2015.Undefeated in the USA Tour 2015.
Game 1: Alphabet City SC 6 Sassco.co.uk 6 | Game 2: Alphabet City 4 Sassco.co.uk 6. Sassco headed west for the first time ever, after initially attempting a failed Florida tour back…
Read more: Venues for the USA Tour 2015Venues for the USA Tour 2015
The map shows the venue and the key locations for the USA Tour 2015.
Read more: USA Tour soccer shirt.USA Tour soccer shirt.
The shirt for the tour in New York City is again sponsored by Workwear Express. The shirt will be printed / embroidered with the badge, sponsor logo and number on the…
Read more: It’s A to Z in NYC.It’s A to Z in NYC.
Looks like we have a confirmed opponent including some players to help out, but still waiting on a venue. The game is due to kick off on the 13th September in…
- Read more: Sassco bow out of the charity tournament.
Sassco bow out of the charity tournament.
Sassco failed to qualify for the Round of 16, in a disappointing day. The opening game saw Simon Maw strike to take a late lead, but two quick goals in succession…
Read more: Sassco.co.uk in a charity competition.Sassco.co.uk in a charity competition.
Sassco.co.uk sponsored by Workwear Express are taking part in a charity competition on the 11th July at Seaham on 3G pitches. The team currently comprises of the following players: Liam Liddle…
Read more: Fusion take the trophy!Fusion take the trophy!
Team Coulson defeated. Redhouse Fusion 3 Team Coulson 1. A full-strength Fusion team were held at bay by a dogged Team Coulson throughout the final game of the Season 17 mini-tournament.…
- Read more: Team Coulson: walkover!
Team Coulson: walkover!
Anth Mouat returns with a dog whistle. Redhouse Fusion 5 Sassco.co.uk 4. A depleted Fusion team, without Quinn, Lay or Wooton, took on a strong Sassco team, so it was quite…
Read more: From the Archives: Three men sent off in a minute.From the Archives: Three men sent off in a minute.
25th October 2003 | Mav, Wardle and Muers get sent off early to keep me company on the sidelines. Trawling through our many archives sometimes brings up amazing victories, cracking photos,…
- Read more: Redhouse Fusion back to where they left off.
Redhouse Fusion back to where they left off.
Approximately 1525 days, 22 hours, 28 minutes and 26 seconds, or 4 years, 2 months, 5 days since Season 16 ended (back in 2011), Season 17 kicked off in similar fashion. Sassco…
Read more: Four teams confirmed for Season 17.Four teams confirmed for Season 17.
A total of four teams have been confirmed for Season 17, which will run on four consecutive Tuesdays from the 21st April. Sassco.co.uk – Won a number of cups throughout the…
Read more: Season 17 revived in 2015.Season 17 revived in 2015.
Delighted to announce that Season 17 of the 6-a-side League is to kick off on the 21st April 2015, at Downhill Complex. The last competition took place in 2011. The short…
Read more: Sassco.co.uk 11 Sunderland Deaf FC 10.Sassco.co.uk 11 Sunderland Deaf FC 10.
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…
