1 permanent siginging before tomorrow hopefully and 2 loans fell through this week
Another good group coming up from the academy?
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Father Jack Hackett
Striker
I was wondering what was happening after losing a couple of first team regulars. Are they just consolidating now there's no chance of promotion and looking to next year with younger players?
Aye, part timers so get them from RTC young
David M
Striker
We'll struggle to attract players as we're an isolated, semi-professional team. I mentioned it earlier but the sooner we incorporate professional positions in the squad (even a hybrid pro / semi-pro set-up with 50/50 split would be a start) then we'll always struggle in this department.
Durham are professional and it's, understandably, much easier to get a player to agree to a move if they're getting a proper salary for 1.5-2 years and they've signed a couple of players so far (from Coventry and RoI). What we also struggle with, and it's been pointed out by Mel, is not having a WSL club on our doorstep. For example, Lewes and Watford managed to get a couple of loans from Brighton and Arsenal respectively. Of course, there's other NW and London-located WSL powerhouses that can help their Championship neighbours.
Katy Watson from RTC signed - that makes it three this year.
KLD needs to step up here and show his full support
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Big test for the club is what happens in 18 months (and she's done with Uni?)
Mansfield Mackem
Midfield
Is @Hettonlass back??????
SAFC Ladies are back at Eppleton CW this Sunday in FA Women’s Championship against Charlton Athletic Women (KO 2pm).
Tickets are priced at £5 for adults and £2.50 for Over-65s, whilst Under-14 tickets are FREE! Men’s season card holders can get 50% off the adult price ticket.
How to buy
It’s quick and easy to book tickets online and supporters are encouraged to purchase their tickets online ahead of matchday.
Tickets are sent digitally via email and can be downloaded to a Smartphone or printed at home to present at the turnstile. Supporters can also pay by card at the turnstile to gain entry. No cash payments are accepted at the turnstile.
To purchase tickets, please click here.
Matchday programme
Read up on all you need to know as we prepare online for free. Featuring the latest news from the Lasses, along with new columns with Mel Reay and Emma Kelly, plus more!
To access the online matchday programme, click here.
Getting to the stadium
By car
Eppleton CW is accessible by car but please advised that there will be no public parking available at the stadium.
Subject to availability, disabled parking is available and can be requested by emailing [email protected].
Supporters travelling by car and park and walk from Hetton School which is a short 12-minute walk from the ground. The car park will be open from 1pm and will close at 4:30pm. Supporters are advised that SAFC and Hetton School accept no liability or responsibility for parked cars.
Hetton School: Hazard Lane, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton-le-Spring, DH5 9JZ
By bus
Eppleton CW has great bus transport links from Sunderland, Durham, Seaham and Peterlee.
If you’re travelling from Sunderland, board the number 55 bus at Sunderland Interchange ‘Stand N’ and get off at Houghton Road-Caroline Street.
If you are considering travelling by bus, please click the links below to look at the options available via ‘Go North East’.
If you are travelling from a different location, simply change the departure location to your local area.
Sunderland to Hetton-le-Hole
Durham > Hetton-le-Hole
Seaham > Hetton-le-Hole
Peterlee > Hetton-le-Hole
Arriving at the stadium
Supporters will be able to access Eppleton CW from approximately 1pm on Sunday.
Turnstile 3 located inside the Hetton Centre site, next to the main stand, will be in operation and is accessible from the A182 by foot. All other turnstiles will not be in operation.
Please be advised that seating at Eppleton CW is unreserved and available on a first come, first served basis.
Free flags are available for all supporters on a first come first served basis and are available to collect from the front of the main stand.
Catering facilities are available from the Centre Spot café behind one of the goals in the Hetton Centre, with hot drinks and food as well as snacks and cold beverages available to purchase. The Centre Spot café is cash only payment.
Meet the players
Supporters can meet the players after the game for autographs, pictures, and selfies.
Streaming
Please note, there is no live streaming available for this fixture. Social media coverage will be provided on the Lasses' official Twitter account, @SAFCLadies for supporters unable to attend in person.
Enquiries
If you have any other questions ahead of Sunday’s game, please feel free to get in touch with a member of our team by emailing [email protected].
Tickets are priced at £5 for adults and £2.50 for Over-65s, whilst Under-14 tickets are FREE! Men’s season card holders can get 50% off the adult price ticket.
How to buy
It’s quick and easy to book tickets online and supporters are encouraged to purchase their tickets online ahead of matchday.
Tickets are sent digitally via email and can be downloaded to a Smartphone or printed at home to present at the turnstile. Supporters can also pay by card at the turnstile to gain entry. No cash payments are accepted at the turnstile.
To purchase tickets, please click here.
Matchday programme
Read up on all you need to know as we prepare online for free. Featuring the latest news from the Lasses, along with new columns with Mel Reay and Emma Kelly, plus more!
To access the online matchday programme, click here.
Getting to the stadium
By car
Eppleton CW is accessible by car but please advised that there will be no public parking available at the stadium.
Subject to availability, disabled parking is available and can be requested by emailing [email protected].
Supporters travelling by car and park and walk from Hetton School which is a short 12-minute walk from the ground. The car park will be open from 1pm and will close at 4:30pm. Supporters are advised that SAFC and Hetton School accept no liability or responsibility for parked cars.
Hetton School: Hazard Lane, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton-le-Spring, DH5 9JZ
By bus
Eppleton CW has great bus transport links from Sunderland, Durham, Seaham and Peterlee.
If you’re travelling from Sunderland, board the number 55 bus at Sunderland Interchange ‘Stand N’ and get off at Houghton Road-Caroline Street.
If you are considering travelling by bus, please click the links below to look at the options available via ‘Go North East’.
If you are travelling from a different location, simply change the departure location to your local area.
Sunderland to Hetton-le-Hole
Durham > Hetton-le-Hole
Seaham > Hetton-le-Hole
Peterlee > Hetton-le-Hole
Arriving at the stadium
Supporters will be able to access Eppleton CW from approximately 1pm on Sunday.
Turnstile 3 located inside the Hetton Centre site, next to the main stand, will be in operation and is accessible from the A182 by foot. All other turnstiles will not be in operation.
Please be advised that seating at Eppleton CW is unreserved and available on a first come, first served basis.
Free flags are available for all supporters on a first come first served basis and are available to collect from the front of the main stand.
Catering facilities are available from the Centre Spot café behind one of the goals in the Hetton Centre, with hot drinks and food as well as snacks and cold beverages available to purchase. The Centre Spot café is cash only payment.
Meet the players
Supporters can meet the players after the game for autographs, pictures, and selfies.
Streaming
Please note, there is no live streaming available for this fixture. Social media coverage will be provided on the Lasses' official Twitter account, @SAFCLadies for supporters unable to attend in person.
Enquiries
If you have any other questions ahead of Sunday’s game, please feel free to get in touch with a member of our team by emailing [email protected].
