Whickham FC is delighted to announce the appointment of Lynn Ready and Barry Wake as new joint-chairs of the club with immediate effect. Lynn and Barry step up from their roles as vice-chairs, where they have worked together over the last six months. They will now take over leadership of the executive committee from outgoing […]
Whickham were beaten 3-1 on the opening day of the 2025/26 season after conceding two penalties inside the first 10 minutes. The Lang Jacks found themselves 2-0 down in the opening stages, after Lee Mason converted both of his penalties. Whickham fought back despite the score and Kyle Cockburn scored for the visitors in the […]
Whickham FC’s Northern League Division One fixtures for the 2025-26 season have been confirmed. The Lang Jacks get their season underway with a visit to North Shields on Saturday, 26 July, before playing their first home fixture of the season three days later when they host Whitley Bay at the First Mortgage Glebe. Tony Fawcett’s […]
Whickham FC are delighted to confirm the signings of three new players ahead of the 2025/26 season. Attacking full back Nathan Beesley is the first to join Tony Fawcett’s side ahead of next season. Beesley previously played for Blyth Town where he racked up over 100 appearances, regularly contributing goals and assists from the back. […]
Captain, Leader and Legend are some of the words you would use to describe Whickham captain Ross Peareth. ‘Peasy’ closed the curtain on a stellar career after the Lang Jacks final league game of the season against Kendal Town. Mr Whickham made an outstanding 421 appearances in 17 years. Marlind Ymeri caught up with Ross […]
Whickham FC are delighted to announce that we have taken up the option on three first team players ahead of the 2025/26 season. Callum Munro, Cameron Brewis and Sam Johnson have all had their contract extensions activated by the Lang Jacks ahead of next season. Munro, who won the players’ and manager’s player of the […]
Whickham FC’s full pre-season schedule ahead of the 2025/26 season has now been confirmed. The Lang Jacks start their preparations for next season with a visit to Coldstream on Saturday, June 28. Seaham Red Star is up next on Wednesday, July 2, for Whickham. A trip up the A1 will follow as the Lang Jacks […]
Whickham FC are delighted to announce the appointment of Trevor Baston as the first team’s new assistant manager, replacing Wayne Buchanan who has stepped down for personal reason. Baston joins the Lang Jacks after leaving Wallington, where he has successfully served as manager for the last five years. He led the club to their first […]
Whickham FC Reserves are delighted to announce a new management team after Andrew Kingsland decided to step down at the end of the season. Andy informed the club before the end of the campaign of his desire to step away from running the team for personal reasons. The club would like to place on record […]
Whickham FC are delighted to announce a restructure of its committee which will see a new executive board created to deal with the running of the club and the long-term strategy. The new executive committee will see Ross Gregory remain as chairman, with Lynn Ready and Barry Wake moving into vice chair roles. Lynn will […]
