Sunderland RCA FC
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Proud Members of the EBAC Northern Football League | Based in Ryhope | Sunderland | Formed in 1963
Ryhope, Sunderland SR2 0NZ
Joined June 2010
FT Clitheroe 6 Sunderland 6. You have never seen anything like it in your life. #enlscores.
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Swaz is back! Martin Swales is returning as manager of RCA for the rest of this season. Watch this space.
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SRCAs Martin Swales has resigned as manager after 7 great years. Increased work and personal demands mean he feels unable to continue. We are very sorry to lose him. The club records its thanks for his great work, building RCA’s strong reputation in the EBAC NL. Good luck Swaz!.
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We will be paying our respects to Richie when we play @RyhopeCW on Saturday. A minutes silence and a bucket collection which will be donated to his partner Carol. RIP Richie.
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All at Sunderland RCA are shocked and saddened to hear of the tragic death of our good friend and old teammate Richie Jordan. All our thoughts are with his family. RIP.
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95’ Full Time….Tow Law. 2 - 3 RCA . Unbelievable turnaround by the boys to get a much needed victory…performance of the season all over the pitch 👏
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It was a great pleasure to welcome Jamie Knight as our mascot for this afternoon's fantastic 2-0 win over Ashington at Sunderland LGV Park!. Top lad, Jamie! 🔴⚪️⚽️
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97’ Full Time at Teesdale Park….Thornaby 0-1 RCA .What a huge victory on a wet night in Teesside !
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Following the release of the FA non-league allocations at 12pm Noon today, we can confirm that we will be playing in the @theofficialnl Division One again next season. And Breathe!!!!!!
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On this day in 2019, we joined with our friends @RyhopeCW to remember our former player and friend Richie Jordan, who was tragically taken at such a young age. Never to be forgotten.
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Sunderland RCA is looking for a new first team manager. The club intends to withdraw our resignation from the EBACNorthern League, concentrate on finishing this season and preparing for 23/24. More info on website or Contact Colin on 07802 523533 or Rob on 07932 951842 asap.
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So, we are delighted to announce the signing of 33 year old Centre Half Ben Riding who joins us from Billingham Town. Ben becomes the 11th signing of the 2023-24 season. Welcome to the Sunderland LGV Park Ben. We now have enough to field a team!
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In order to clear some misunderstandings, Sunderland RCA is committed to completing the current season and to competing in the EBACNorthern League in 2023/24 and thereafter.
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Great courage from our player/coach Craig Hodgson and the club continue to support him in any way we can. Huge thanks to @IFUCARESHARE and @MarkCarruthers_ for their continued support #teamhodge❤️🤍
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RCA are delighted to announce the signing of vastly experienced striker Jamie Owens who joins us from Redcar Athletic. Owens has been prolific wherever he has played and netted over 100 times for Stockton Town during his time there. Welcome to the Sunderland LGV Park, Jamie.
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Steve Riley has been appointed as the new manager of Sunderland RCA FC. Good luck Steve!.
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Get in! 👊. Stephen Callen scores the winner for RCA in this afternoon's 3-2 win at Tow Law Town, capping off a tremendous performance from all of the lads 🔴⚪️👏👏
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Sunderland RCA are pleased to announce the appointment of Dave Dickson as manager of the club for the 2023/24 season onwards. David and his Assistant Manager Callam Brown are pictured below. Start of a new era, good luck lads!
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Long-serving Penrith mascot Bradley Hodgson receives a commemorative RCA shirt from club secretary Rob Jones before today's match. Well done, Bradley, you've been a great ambassador for your club and the Northern League 👏👏👏
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Great to see Greg Swansbury - RCA's captain and longest-serving player - scoring his first goal of the season in this afternoon's 2-0 win over West Allotment Celtic 🔴⚪️⚽️👏👏
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TRANSFER NEWS. We are delighted to announce the signing of goalkeeper Robert Dean from Marske United, as well as young goalkeeper Kieron Ezard. Welcome to RCA, Robert and Kieron. Read more here -
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Super Sparky! Four-goal hero Mark Davison celebrates completing his hat-trick in this afternoon's FA Cup win over Bishop Auckland. Now where's that bottle of Lambrini!!😎
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Well done to @mattyweirs on scoring his first RCA goal in this afternoon's 4-3 win over Billingham Town .👏👏🔴⚪️
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Sunderland RCA are sad to report the death of Tim Robinson. A great servant of the club and friend to all. Webmaster, photographer and IT guru extraordinaire. A generous, kind and committed support to all at the club. His warm smile will be remembered and missed by us all. RIP.
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Matty Weirs scored his fourth RCA goal of the season during this afternoon's 2-0 win at Northallerton Town🔴⚪️⚽️👏.@mattyweirs
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FACup FT Frickley Athletic 0 Sunderland RCA 3. Outstanding team performance, spot on from front to back. Very well done boys! #enlscores #FACup.
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Robert Dean picking up his Player of the Month award from secretary Rob Jones. Deano has been in outstanding form over the past few weeks, pulling off some unbelievable double saves in the last 3 games. Well done Deano 👏🏻
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Craig Hodgson receives a silver salver from Graham Defty to mark his 150th appearance for RCA prior to today's match against Guisborough Town. Top lad, Craig! 🔴⚪️
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Welcome to the Club @markdavo9 fantastic signing! ✍🏻
We @SunderlandRCA announce the arrival of Mark Davison to the club. A great signing which strengthens the squad. Sparky has been a target of ours for some time so we pleased to secure his services for the future seasons ahead.
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FT: West Auckland Town 0 Sunderland RCA 1. Superb team performance.
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Everyone at RCA is shocked and saddened by this terrible news. Our condolences to all family and his many friends and colleagues. A great loss. Always be fond memories of a very fine man. RIP.
It is with most heart felt sadness and devastation to announce that former player and manager, Gary 'Gaz' Pearson has sadly passed away. From all associated at Ryhope CW, we pass our condolences to all the friends and family. RIP Gaz 💔
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Alexander Nelson: Defender. Alex has signed for RCA after playing for Crook Town last season. A strong, pacy defender who loves to get forward. Can play in a number of defensive/midfield positions and will be a great asset to the team.
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A fantastic return to competitive football for the boys as goals from Dylan Elliott, James Fairley and Nathan O'Neil puts us into the next round of the @EmiratesFACup 🔴⚪️
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Congratulations to Michael Charlton on reaching 200 appearances for RCA!. Read more here:
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Happy Birthday to George Herd - 82 today!. George was head coach at RCA when Neil Hixon's terrific team of 2011/12 came mighty close to winning the league, in the end finishing 4th - which is fitting as the class of 2017/18 have done this weekend
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51’ RCA have started the second half brighter. O’Neill has just seen a shit go just wide. 0-1.
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It’s a warm welcome back to the Sunderland LGV Park as 32 yr old Full Back Dave Gordon returns to RCA after a 10 yr absence to become Dave Dickson’s 18th signing of the 2023-24 season campaign. Welcome Home Davey!
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Our new 2019-20 kits can now be revealed, with something special added to each. We are now supporting The Bradley Lowery Foundation and the If U Care Share Foundation. More details below:.
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Well done to @Shildon_AFC on finishing 3rd. RCA finish 4th. Terrific seasons for both clubs!.
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Last nights 2-1 win against Newcastle Benfield not only got us back to winning ways but also marked captain Greg Swansbury’s 150th appearance for RCA. A great inspiration, not only for his teammates but the club as a whole. Well done Greg 👏🏻
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Andrew Johnson scores what turned out to be his final goal for RCA (versus Seaham Red Star - 29/8/2022) before injury forced retirement from a superb non-league career. All the best for the future, AJ 🔴⚪️⚽️
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98’ Full Time….RCA 2-0 Ashington .Much needed and well deserved 3 points today, whole team battled hard and 2 excellent goals from Kyle Fryatt settled it.
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Following a string of fully committed performances in last season’s run-in, manager Dave Dickson has rewarded 21 yr old left back Keigan Turns with a place in his squad making him our 4th signing of the 2023-24 campaign. Welcome Back Keigan!
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FT: Newton Aycliffe 0 Sunderland RCA 3. Brilliant performance. Brilliant result!.
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And our 7th signing of the 2023-24 season is 21 yr old midfielder Stephen Black who joins us from South Shields. Welcome to the Sunderland LGV Park Stevie!
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Dylan Elliott recently made his 100th appearance for RCA and today received a commemorative plaque from skipper Greg Swansbury at training. Top player and a great lad. Well done Dylan ⚽️🔴⚪️⚽️
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⚽️🔴⚪️BREAKING NEWS ⚪️🔴⚽️ We are pleased to announce that Dylan Elliott has committed his future to Sunderland RCA. A great signing for the club and a big season ahead for the young midfielder.
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Denver Morris: Midfielder. Denver has signed for RCA. Another vastly experienced Northern League player he can play in a number of midfield and forward positions. He is exciting on the ball, has quick feet and causes problem with his deceptive pace.
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Congratulations to our @Martinswales21 named manager of the year in the @SundaySunSport - by @MarkCarruthers_ also, mention for Dylan Elliot’s outstanding season.
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67' GOAL! Matty Weirs finishes from close range. Get in! . Sunderland RCA 1 Consett 1.
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⚽️🔴⚪️BREAKING NEWS⚪️🔴⚽️ we are pleased to announce that ex-Bishop Auckland Manager Steve Riley has agreed to join the RCA management team. Steve comes in as assistant manager to work alongside Martin Swales and Mark Cowan. Welcome to the club Steve!
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Full-time: Sunderland RCA 2 Dunston 1 . A terrific result and performance from RCA tonight!.
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RCA are delighted to announce that experienced 36 yr old Striker Danny Earl has joined the club as Player/Coach. As well as joining the backroom staff he becomes our 17th signing of the 2023-24 campaign. Welcome to the Sunderland LGV Park Danny!
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Full-time Sunderland RCA 3 Bridlington Town 2 (aet) . A tough match against a strong Bridlington side and a howling wind, but RCA progress to the Second Round. Well played, lads!.
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Full-time: Sunderland RCA 7-0 Bishop Auckland. A brilliant performance from RCA tonight.
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59 mins Kyle Davis lobs the Benfield keeper from 30 yards to make itBenfield 0 RCA 2. Super goal #enlscores.
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MOTM | Callum Hughes. Excellent performance from this young man today. Grabbing a goal in the first half and some tremendous off the ball work. Well done Hughesy 💪 . #RCA
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⚽️🔴⚪️BREAKING NEWS⚪️🔴⚽️ we are pleased to announce that @Nathosafc has signed a contract for the 2019/20 season. An important player who attracted a lot of interest from Evo- Stick clubs so a huge signing for the club. Great news👍🏻.#rca
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New Signing | Philip Mills. The club would like to welcome goalkeeper, Philip Mills back to the club. Millsey has plenty of Northern League experience with ourselves, Birtley Town and Newcastle Blue Star. He will be an excellent addition to Mark Forrest's squad. #RCA
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Our good friends at Shildon have been on with a fantastic offer. They are are giving a free bar meal to everyone who travels on the official RCA club bus to the big Vase game on 1st Dec. Many thanks, very generous. Get on!.
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46’ Ashington should be level, shit from the edge of the box inches wide.
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Here we go then. Our 6th signing of the 2023-24 season is a re-signing as welcome 22 yr old goalkeeper Matthew Wilkinson back to the Sunderland LGV Park. Great to have you back again Matt!
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We are delighted to welcome former club secretary Rob Jones back to the club as a committee member and Special Adviser. More details to follow but welcome home, Rob!
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Oh go on then! We are delighted to announce the signing of 21 year old striker Jackson Ward who joins us from Whitley Bay making him Dave Dickson’s 3rd signing of the 2023-24 season. Welcome to the Sunderland LGV Park Jackson!
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FT: Ryhope CW 0 Sunderland RCA 2 . Cracking result!.
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Something to cheer us up following today's defeat:. Jamie Knight receives RCA legend Gary Errington's highly sought-after RCA jacket at half-time. Jamie is building an impressive collection of sporting memorabilia, but Gee's jacket must surely be the ultimate!😎
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Sunderland RCA are delighted to announce the retention of the following players who have committed to another year at the club:.Mark Davison, Kieran Charlton, Max Allen, Simon Jakab and Michael Annang-Colquhoun have all signed contracts for next season 🔴⚪️.
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Ross Preston receiving his MOM award from Tuesday’s excellent 1-0 win against Stockton. A superb team performance and another clean sheet as we continue our unbeaten start to the season ⚽️🔴⚪️⚽️
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Gooooaaallll! Stoppage time and RCA captain Greg Swansbury smashed in a cross from 10 yards!. Sunderland RCA 1 Whickham 0.
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Full time 2-1 to the lads.GET IN.3 points . HA'WAY THE LADS. 🔴 ⚪ 🔴 ⚪ 🔴.
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Great to see @RyhopeCW top and Sunderland RCA second in the @theofficialnl Division One current form table tonight. Both sides have had some terrific results recently!.
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🏆MATCH DAY🏆.A huge day in Ryhope as we host @RyhopeCW in the @EmiratesFACup and remember former player of both clubs Richie Jordan. There will be a minutes silence and a collection for Richie’s family so we hope to see you all there.
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Rob Jones presents Kiegan Turns with his Man of the Match award against Crook Town
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The lads celebrate Mark Davison's stoppage time winner in this afternoon's 2-1 win over Carlisle City 🔴⚪️⚽️
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Pleased to announce that Craig Hodgson has accepted the role as player/coach for RCA. For Swaz n Hodges thoughts head over to our Facebook page or click on the link
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Full-time: Sunderland RCA 3 West Auckland Town 1 . Super second half from RCA, and into the last 8 of the @DurhamFA Challenge Cup.
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Super Sparky! Mark Davison celebrates scoring the winner for RCA in this afternoon's 3-2 win over Newcastle Benfield. #likeafinewine #lambrini😎
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93 mins Absolutely incredible! O'Neill at the back post and its Clitheroe 6 RCA 6 #ENLSCORES.
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Ahead of today’s game RCA are delighted to announce the signing of 29 yr old Midfielder Thomas Bott who arrives from Seaham Red Star. He becomes our 21st signing of the season.
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Great news tonight with captain Greg Swansbury signing a contract with Sunderland RCA. Greg has had some good offers since the end of the season, but has committed his future to his home-town club.
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Only in non league.
At Marine, where the floodlights have gone out. One of Dunston’s midfielders is a spark and he’s trying to sort it out. Now on the phone to a mate back in the north east.
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⚽️At long last @EmiratesFACup football returns to the city of Sunderland tomorrow as we welcome @DurhamCity_AFC . 🕑7.45pm Kick-off. 🏡Sunderland LGV Park, SR2 0NZ. 🏆FA Cup Preliminary Qualifying Round. 🔴⚪️Come on RCA!
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Simply the Best! Tommy Best scores RCAs' third goal during this afternoon's 4-2 win over Thornaby
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An early start on a wet Sunday morning for our ground staff and committee. As a club we are constantly revising out COVID-19 risk assessment and we are working hard to ensure that everyone who visits Sunderland LGV Park has a safe experience. @EmiratesFACup
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FT: Bishop Auckland 2 Sunderland RCA 3. Terrific comeback. Well done lads!.
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Season Opener Saturday 31st July Sunderland RCA v Ryhope CW. The Ryhope Classic, not to be missed!.
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GOAL!!! Stoppage time and Callum Patton heads in off a corner!!. 2-1.
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