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…
Sassco.co.uk 1 Penshaw FC 4 Stadium of Light – 28th May 2026 
Sassco.co.uk 1 Penshaw FC 4 Stadium of Light – 28th
Even teams, but late goals from Penshaw see Sassco defeated. Technically, it was a combined Sassco set of players, but we…
Lava Cup in 2026. 
Lava Cup in 2026.
Back at the Lava Cup in Scotland, this time at Petershill Park, but as a player. I was representing the Eileanach…
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 1 Absolute Home Improvements 1Sassco.co.uk 1 Absolute Home Improvements 1
Disputed penalty, and it wasn’t McDermont this time. A solid performance, again, from Sassco against, arguably, the strongest team in the competition. We were up against it and had three enforced…
Read more: Terrorism in the UK. Why it happens and what can be done about it?Terrorism in the UK. Why it happens and what can be done about it?
The questions about these violent acts are constant: Why? What can we do? And so on. I think the solution could be more simpler than anyone thinks, or dares to suggest. This…
Read more: Sassco.co.uk 1 South Tyne Building Supplies 1Sassco.co.uk 1 South Tyne Building Supplies 1
Last competitive game was 6 years, 9 months, and 19 days ago. Yes, a total of, approximately, 2484 days, 17 hours and 30 minutes had lapsed since Sassco played it’s last…
Read more: Near miss in the final moments in Iceland.Near miss in the final moments in Iceland.
Tired legs took effect the following day, as we faced an identical schedule, which was increasingly gruelling. Also, the majority of the team were out on the lash until around 4am…
Read more: Triumph on Day 1 of the Knattspyrnufélagið Þróttur TournamentTriumph on Day 1 of the Knattspyrnufélagið Þróttur Tournament
Sassco.co.uk had a gruelling four match schedule, and despite Dixon being rudely awoken with a frying pan, and using a player provided by the opponents, they triumphed with a clean sheet…
Read more: Dean Matthews Photography at the Stadium of LightDean Matthews Photography at the Stadium of Light
Great photography from Dean Matthews at the Stadium of Light.
Read more: Sassco win at the Stadium of Light!Sassco win at the Stadium of Light!
Sassco’s most glorious moment in their 18 year history. Sassco 11-a-side, finally won their first game in over a year, and what a place to do it in. It was their first…
Read more: Stadium of Light 2017 shirts from Woven Inc. have arrived!Stadium of Light 2017 shirts from Woven Inc. have arrived!
Delighted to announce that the shirts supplied by Woven Inc. have arrived and are ready for our second game at the Stadium of Light on 18th May.
- Read more: Opening game v South Tyne Building Supplies
Opening game v South Tyne Building Supplies
Sassco return to action on the 3rd June at 10am against South Tyne Building Supplies. Squad has been confirmed with the following players: 1. Davinder Sangha 2. Chris Dixon 3. Marc…
Read more: Stadium of Light Rules, Itinerary and Terms and ConditionsStadium of Light Rules, Itinerary and Terms and Conditions
The rules and regulations for Play on the Pitch 2017 have been passed on from Sunderland AFC. Those who took part last year, will know what to expect. Rules of Play…
Read more: Iceland Tour map and Golden Circle raftingIceland Tour map and Golden Circle rafting
The main venues are shown below for the Iceland Tour. The apartment is shown, plus the football venue, main bus terminal, as well as hotel and airport. Below this map is…
Read more: 3-5-Who?3-5-Who?
A hastily arranged game against Mark Muers’ U35 team, Washington United FC. We really cobbled a team together. High hopes were for the Stadium of Light team, but Smith, Sangha, Dixon,…
Read more: Woven Inc to supply Sassco’s kits.Woven Inc to supply Sassco’s kits.
Please to announce that Woven Inc, one of the UK leaders in custom workwear and fashion clothing based in Washington, are supplying the AWDis kit for our game at the Stadium…
Read more: Sassco 11-a-side are back?Sassco 11-a-side are back?
We’re looking to revive the 11-a-side team in, albeit, an over 35 format. Durham FA are organising a 50 minute game league, which is played on a Saturday morning at Durham…
Read more: NUOTC 5 Sassco.co.uk 3NUOTC 5 Sassco.co.uk 3
Sassco travelled to the beyond (i.e. Walker Dome) to take on the Northumbria University Officer Training Corp team. A team which we somehow defeated 6-1 last year, albeit with what we’d…
Read more: Knattspyrnufélagið Þróttur Tournament in ReykjavikKnattspyrnufélagið Þróttur Tournament in Reykjavik
The dates and times have been just about confirmed with a five team tournament set over two days. The teams involved, alongside Sassco.co.uk are Þrottur, Breidablik, FC Sækó and Öspin. The dates…
Read more: AWDis football kit choices for the Sunderland Stadium of Light game.AWDis football kit choices for the Sunderland Stadium of Light game.
We have a number of choices for our game at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light in May. Last year, we chose orange as the sponsor colour, but our opponents are looking at…
Read more: Sunderland AFC Stadium of Light game 2017Sunderland AFC Stadium of Light game 2017
Delighted to have confirmed 11 Sassco players for the Play on the Pitch event at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light, in May 2017. The team is scheduled to play against a similar…
Read more: The FA People’s Cup at Goals Sunderland.The FA People’s Cup at Goals Sunderland.
Sassco took part in their first FA People’s Cup, a 5-a-side competition played at Goals Sunderland on Sunday 26th February, but failed to get a Quarter Final spot. The team comprised…
Read more: Official match ball for Iceland 2017 unveiled.Official match ball for Iceland 2017 unveiled.
Ready to grace the glaciers. It’s back to basics with the 70’s retro look for our Iceland Tour 2017 match ball. The ball contains the Iceland Tour logo, as well as…
