Sunderland Nissan FC Latest News

Sunday Cup Final Hetton Lyons CC won the Sunday Cup Final at Anfield with a 3 - 2 victory over Counden Conservative club. The deciding goal being scored by Sunderland Nissan's Gary Pearson from the penalty spot in the 84th minute.

End of season Awards Players Player: Paul Newton Managers Player: Steven Walklate Leading Goalscorer: Gavin Cogdon Presidents Trophy: Marilyn Thorne

Its a Girl Andrew Reay and his partner have announced the birth of their baby girl Olivia. Everyone at Sunderland Nissan would like to offer their CONGRATULATIONS.

Ex Newcastle player signs for the Motormen Paul Robinson the ex Newcastle striker has signed for the Motormen from Sunderland RCA. Paul has said his intention is to prove to himself that he can still play at a decent level. He will need to get his fitness levels up if he is to figure in the final 6 games of the season but with Neil Tarrant almost certainly ruled out till the end of the season he does give manager Wilf Constantine another option up front.

David Wells requests transfer. David Wells reaction to being relegated to the bench for last Saturday's match against Washington was to request a Transfer. The request has been accepted by the Manager and Committee and David is free to talk to clubs. Interested clubs should contact the Chairman or the Manager.

Tarrant Injury News Neil Tarrant suffered a serious injury after 25 minutes of yesterday's defeat at Shildon, he was taken to Darlington Memorial Hospital with what appeared to be a dislocated knee cap. Neil was discharged from Hospial last night and although in a lot of discomfort was able to walk unaided. Early indications are that he will be missing for 3 weeks althogh a full assessment will be made next week. However, Wilf Constantine said he would not be not be rushing Neil back until he was fully fit. The Committee of Sunderland Nissan would also like to pass on their thanks to the members of Shildon's Committee for their prompt and proffessional actions yesterday.

Two in Two out Manager Wilf Constantine continue to strengthen his squad with the signing of two experienced players: Gary Mitchell a striker joins the motormen from Darlington RA and it is anticipated that Neil Radigan's tranfer from Billingham Synthonia will be completed in time for him to be eligible for the important match against Whitley Bay tomorrow. Two players signed in January Martin Langley and Christopher Gilligan have been allowed to go to Bishop Auckland. Neither had featured in the first team squad due to injury / work commitments.

Transfer News David "Jon" Cullen has been allowed to go to Morpeth Town on a Free Transfer. He is reunited with his old mentor and Morpeth Town chairman Ken Beattie. Everyone at Nissan would like to wish Jon good luck with his new club. Gavin Cogdon, Nissan's leading scorer, has committed himself to Nissan until at least the end of the season. After protracted discussions with the Manager and Chairman at Nissan following a 7 day notice request from Gateshead, Gavin has decided that the move to Gateshead will not take place. Hopefully, this shows the affection and commitment that Gavin has for Nissan and sends out a clear message to the teams who are "sniffing about" that Gavin is not going anywhere at the moment.

Gateshead want Cogdon The rumour mongers are at it again with Gavin Cogdon linked with a move to Gateshead interest is also said to be being shown by Durham City and Whitby Town. An official source at Nissan has confirmed that 7 days notice has been received from Gateshead, everything else is pure speculation. Gavin has been a great servant to Nissan during their rise into the Northern League 1st Division and at the end of the day it will be his decision whether he moves to Gateshead or not.

Morpeth Match Off Once again the weather has beaten us. The pitch at Morpeth is under water so tonights fixture has been called off after an inspection by Mick McDonough.

XMAS Joy for Steven Stewart Steven Stewart and partner Emma have announced the birth of their baby boy Toby, born on Christmas day. Everyone at Sunderland Nissan would like to offer their CONGRATULATIONS.

Aother Blank Saturday Today's match against Chester Le Street has been called off due to frost on the pitch. Leaving another Saturday without a match and another mid week away match later in the season.

It's a Boy Gavin Cogdon and partner Suzanne Gibson have announced the arrival of their baby boy, Jude Anthony. Everyone at Sunderland Nissan would like to offer their CONGRATULATIONS. Manager Wilf Constantine is believed to have signed young Jude on a long term contract via his talent scout at Mothercare.

December Fixtures Sunderland Nissan V Bedlington Terriers Sat 01/12/07 Kick Off 3:00pm Spennymoor Town V Sunderlandland Nissan Sat 15/12/07 Kick Off 3:00pm Sunderland Nissan V Shildon Wed 19/12/07 Kick Off 19:30pm Chester-le-Street V Sunderland Nissan Sat 22/12/07 Kick Off 3:00pm Sunderland Nissan V jarrow Roofing Wed 26/12/07 Kick Off 11:00am Durham City V Sunderland Nissan Sat 29/12/07 Kick Off 3:00pm

Johnson set for Durham City Rumours abound that Adam Johnson will sign for Durham City before the weekend. Spennymoor are supposed to have agreed terms with Durham City and it is understood that Jamie Clarke will be going to Spennymoor as part of the deal. It would appear, with this move in the transfer market, that Lee Collins Durham City's manager has thrown down the gauntlet to the rest of the Northern League clubs vying for the top spot.

Hubbard signs for Horden Craig Hubbard,after a breif spell with the club, has left Nissan and signed for second division Horden CW . The management and committee of Nissan FC wish Craig good luck at his new club.

Update from the Car plant Following yesterday's victory over West Allotment Celtic, manager Wilf Constantine has challenged his side to go on a run and break into the chasing pack at the top of the league. 'We need to keep up the winning streak and get involved at the top of the table. Put pressure on teams like Whitley Bay did to us last year and see how they respond.' * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Gavin Cogdon came through the final 15 minutes of yesterday's match and even had time to grab a goal. The tiny striker found the top corner with a toe poke from 6 yards out after good work from his team mates. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Paul Taylor and Stuart Dixon have both left the club for pastures new. Taylor has gone to Jarrow Roofing and Dixon to Northallerton Town. The club wishes both players well for the future. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Good to see Ben Ryan back after a long run of injuries. A troublesome groin has kept him out of action since the beginning of May but he has now played five full games in little over a fortnight. Skipper Steve Walklate said 'It's great to have Rhino back. His delivery into the box is second to none and he adds an ariel threat to our side.'

Gretna Eye Cogdon It has been heavily rumoured that Gretna are keen on Nissan's top scorer Gavin Cogdon after former Carlisle manager Mick Wadsworth watched Cogdon in action at Nissan’s 2-2 draw at Dunston. However no approach has been made for the Northern Leagues current top scorer with 12 goals and with the start of his 3 game suspension this weekend it will be hard for them to see what more he has to offer. Nissan will also miss Stewart Dixon and Chris Scott who were also sent off in the F.A VAse tie at Durham City. With the three suspensions Manager Wilf Costantine feels he still has a strong squad of players to select from for the tie against local Northern League opposition Seaham RS.

Cogdon Injured Manager Wilf Constantine was not happy to here the news of the leagues top scorer injured during Sunday League Football. Gavin was brought off in the first 10minutes on sunday which looks like a ankle injury however it doesn't look to bad. Wilf added "Gavin is suspended next week for three games which means his missing now for 3 weeks because of this injury, this is not ideal because unless he keeps himself right, its like starting pre-season again." Wilf stated that Gavin has had a fitness plan drawn up which will include Active Recovery/Rest which will consist of some swimming and low impact activities for the first week. His also got a Strength and Conditioning plan drawn up consisting of split routines throughout the following 2 weeks, along with his diet he should be back ready in no time. The exercise consultant said that Gavin will be working towards OBLA (onset of blood lactate) before his back playing which will prepare him properly and added to that some fartlek (speed play) training to mirror the way the game is played. This will also give the new boys a chance to stake their claim for a place in the side.

Nissan Track TV Star Craig Hubbard one of the stars of the Sky One show Premiership Allstars will this week be training with the Motormen. Craig was on the show and was selected as one of three fans representing Sunderland and did himself some justice with both Helen Chamberlain and Ian Wright singing the 21 year old's praises on numerous occasions. Craig is invited along to hopefully add strength and depth to the Nissan Squad.