
Four strong teams, but a late surge from Shields takes the title. Four evenly matched teams battled it out in a single evening, producing one of the best tournaments to date.…

After a brief hiatus due to various Sassco events in May, June and July, the tournament made its welcome return to Washington Galleries on 19th August 2025. Four teams graced the…

Six years since Sassco 11-a-side finished off a 2019 Summer League with a 6-2 defeat. Only McConville and Sangha remained for this new setup, against our regular rivals, MADAS. We hadn’t…

Running out of steam in the Quarter Finals. A much changed Sassco team travelled to Falkirk for their second stint in the Lava Cup 2025 – a major 7-a-side tournament with…

Another brilliant tour – this time in Zadar. We were looking for warmer climes for our 15th tour, so Zadar hit the spot, in the same way that Dixon walloped Harper’s…

Over 40/ 7-a-side tournament format All teams will play 4 X 15 minute matches in the group stages (sections A, B, C and D). Five teams will be drawn into each…

LAVA CUP 2024 TOURNAMENT FORMAT & FIXTURES Over 40’s/ 7-a-side tournament format: All teams will play 3 X 15 minute matches in the group stages (sections A, B, C and D).…

Three wins out of three. A strong line up saw three outstanding teams, while the previous winners were rock bottom. Sassco opened with a heavy defeat v South Shields in the…

Washington Deaf FC win the first tournament back at Washington Galleries. It was a struggle to get teams in, but luckily, we managed to get four sides out, with Washington Deaf…

A new name on the Fruit Bowl. Still with 8 teams for the 1st of November, but Sky Lounge didn’t make this one, so it’s opened up for a strong Wearmouth…

Washington Sky Lounge and Sporting Redhouse were unbeaten…. But it was Washington Sky Lounge who were worthy winners with an equaliser against Sporting in their last game to take the first…

Washington Sky Lounge and Sporting Redhouse were unbeaten…. But it was Washington Sky Lounge who were worthy winners with an equaliser against Sporting in their last game to take the first…

2-0 victors over Grange Park FC in the final. The biggest tournament to date saw 8 teams in two groups battle it out. Debutantes Marley Pots and Grange Park FC were…

Sassco 100% in the December tournament to conclude Season 22. With Langley dropping out at the last minute, it was left to three teams to battle it out in a more…

Retro and vintage football shirts have been a keen interest of mine. The Sassco team has always used unique tops from Adidas to the current variation by Kappa. We also have…

Woven Inc narrowly take the January Title. Season 21 kicked off with the January Tournament. Four teams took part: Clearly Drinks FC, CD Reds, Sassco.co.uk and Woven Inc. Redhouse Fusion were…

Three expected wins in the final day seal it. The season finally ended – seven months after starting. The way forward will be one-off tournaments as the commitment is easier. Redhouse…

Sassco’s first trophy since 2011. Despite being disadvantaged with a tight squad, tight as in only 5 players, Sassco worked their way past two games to take the tournament. This included…

Large wins during the 40 minute games It was searing heat, as six teams kicked off Season 20 (wonder how many will be left at the end). The marathon league takes…

Slightly older, but worthy winners. The regular league at Downhill ended back in 2011 on a cold, wet and miserable February evening, concluding 17 seasons of weekly football. Since then, a…