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Snapper snapped: Simon Mears pictured before the home game with Washington.

A little remiss of me to not notify our supporters of the addition to our small band of brothers.

Simon Mears has taken on the duties of official photographer after the retirement of Tim Robinson.

His photographs have already appeared on our website and featured in the programme lately and you will recognise him as he has been a supporter of SRCA for a number of years now.

Welcome aboard, hard act to follow, but you are well capable.

Martin Swales has signed Jack Pounder from neighbours Ryhope CW.

Jack has been on Martin's wanted list for some considerable time and now the striker, who hails from Peterlee, says he feels ready for the challenge of the first division.

He leaves Ryhope CW with the good wishes of both the manager, Gary Pearson, and the chairman, Darren Norton. "He deserves his chance in the first division" said Norton. "If it doesn't work out we will welcome him back with open arms, he is so well thought of at the Colliery Welfare."

Glen has finally put pen to paper and signed for SRCA.

His addition to the squad further emphasise the commitment that the management team have in strengthening an already good squad of players.

Manager Martin Swales said, "We tried to sign him during the pre-season but the timing wasn't right and he (Glen) decided to stay at Bishops. However, I have kept an eye on the situation at Bishops and when things changed I stepped in and Bishops agreed to let Glen go."

James Talbot has signed an extension to his current short term loan taking it up to December 16th.

Sunderland AFC of course have the option of recalling him at any time. Who knows Big Sam may be looking to promote the up and coming youngster.

Major thanks to Robbie Stockdale and Kevin Ball for agreeing to let James extend his loan period it is much appreciated by all concerned at SRCA. 

James himself has said he is delighted to continue at SRCA, he is enjoying playing in the Northern League and he is gaining in confidence and experience everytime he plays. He has also been able to help our other keeper Jordan Harkess with some tips and they appear to have paid off with two very good displays while James has been in Ireland.