Sunderland RCA FC grassroots football

Friday, 27 August 2010

skilltrainingltd Northern League Division 1

Sunderland RCA welcomed Tow Law Town to what is believed to be the first Friday night fixture held at Meadow Park. The expected large crowd saw a game full of incident which I am sure the nuetrals and Tow Law fans will have enjoyed if not the RCA fans. On the balance of play RCA can count themselves unlucky not to have got something from the game but woeful defending has again cost them dear in a league where any mistake is punished.

Cannot get my cousin stirred. Never known him have such a long lie down. Must be the excitement from promotion last season. So, I've taken the opportunity to give my view. Hope he doesn't get upset! I'm a bit further up from the Ghostly Gadgie and further to the left. Gives me a decent perspective, I reckon.

Tuesday, 24 August 2010

skilltrainingltd Northern League Division 1

Click here for a slideshow of photos from the match.

RCA were soundly beaten by a well organised Bishop Auckland team who took advantage of some poor defending to go 2-0 up inside the first 15 minutes.

It could have been worse but for some good saves from young Pickering in the RCA goal.

Sunday, 22 August 2010

Sunderland Sunday League

Despite having 15 players unavailable (seven injured, five on holiday, two at work and one with a bad tummy) RCA somehow managed to cobble together 11 players for their tough opening day fixture against last year's league champions. The team included no fewer than two 16 year olds, a 17 year old and three or four under 19s, along with the 44 year old old stager and stalwart Paul Cooke - who by the way was outstanding, even if a little slower these days. He was never that fast anyway!

RCA came away frustrated from their 1 - 1 draw with Consett on Saturday. The view of spectators was that they had witnessed a terrific match with exciting and attacking football on offer and a great effort from Joe Fairish giving RCA the lead.

Entertainment, excitement and value for money can all be found in the Northern League Division 1 with Sunderland RCA at Meadow Park with three more home matches on the trot:

Tuesday, 23 August, 7:30 PM KO
Sunderland RCA v Bishop Auckland

Friday, 27 August, 7:30 PM KO
Sunderland RCA v Tow Law Town

Monday, 30 August, 12:00 noon KO
Sunderland RCA v South Shields

£4:00 admission. Accompanied children free.