Tag Archives: Match Report

Brave Lang Jacks fall short against a tough Spennymoor team

Whickham’s hopes of winning the Durham Challenge Cup were brought to an end, after a 3-0 away defeat to Spennymoor Town on Tuesday evening.  Frank Mulhern scored a brace with his first coming after only two minutes. Luke Spokes rounded off the scoring to put the home team in the hat for the next round.  […]

Dominant Lang Jacks take all three points following impressive display on the road

Whickham were deserved 2-0 winners against Crook Town at The Sir Tom Cowie Millfield ground, after producing a solid professional performance away from home.  The Lang Jacks secured all three points thanks to goals from captain Ross Peareth and striker Scott Robson.  The opening ten minutes were tense with both teams trying to figure each […]

Guisborough Town 3-2 Whickham: Three first-half goals seal Lang Jacks defeat

Whickham suffered their second defeat since October after Guisborough Town defeated the Lang Jacks 3-2 at the King George V’s ground. The visitors took the lead through Conor Newton who’s deflected effort ended up in the back of the net after four minutes Guisborough equalised eight minutes later after Steven Roberts converted his penalty. Roberts […]

Ten-men Whickham too strong for West Auckland

Whickham produced a second-half defensive masterclass after being reduced to ten-men before half-time. The home team holding firm to claim a 2-0 victory at The First Mortgage Glebe. WRITES ADAM TONES. Two goals from Nathan Greenwood including a second half penalty secured all three points for the Lang Jacks. Whickham’s top goal-scorer Zak Atkinson received […]

Consett AFC 2-1 Whickham: Glebemen suffer narrow defeat to table-toppers Consett

Whickham’s win streak was snapped after Consett turned the game around to win 2-1 at the Belle Vue Stadium WRITES ADAM TONES Zak Atkinson grabbed his seventh of the season, while Consett striker Dale Pearson scored both the home teams goals. Consett fans saw Andy Coyles take charge of his first game for the club, […]

Whickham 3-2 Redcar Athletic: Lang Jacks escape late scare to win fourth game on the bounce

Whickham edged past Redcar Athletic at the First Mortgage Glebe for their fourth win in a row as the 10-men visitors nearly pulled off a late comeback WRITES BEN ROBINSON. Nathan Greenwood netted on his debut for the hosts, giving them the lead just past the half-hour mark. Max McGuckin was then sent off for […]

Whickham 2-0 Crook Town: Late Zak Atkinson goal seals another three points for Lang Jacks

Whickham defeated Crook Town as their second win on the bounce was ensured by goals from Mark Fitzpatrick and Zak Atkinson WRITES BEN ROBINSON. The Lang Jacks struck the crossbar just after the half-hour mark through Scott Jasper’s bending effort. The home side took the lead on the stroke of half-time with Fitzpatrick’s netting his […]

Whickham 1-0 Seaham Red Star: Lang Jacks grind out win in Tony Fawcett’s first game in charge

Whickham narrowly defeated 10-man Seaham Red Star 1-0 at home, in Tony Fawcett’s first game in charge of the Lang Jacks WRITES BEN ROBINSON. Scott Robson broke the deadlock for the home side, smashing the ball in from an uncleared corner seven minutes into the game. The visiting manager Mark Colllingwood was then sent off […]

Tony Fawcett’s first interview as manager of Whickham FC

Following the news that Tony Fawcett has been hired as the new Lang Jacks boss, Ben Robinson spoke to the new manager about taking charge at the club, as well as discussing his ambitions going forward with the Glebemen. Fawcett appeared at the side’s 3-0 defeat to Bishop Auckland where he will be hoping to […]

Newcastle Benfield 2-1 Whickham: Late push from Whickham not enough as Lang Jacks slump to defeat

Whickham fall to second defeat in a row after Newcastle Benfield score in either half to seal the three points at Sam Smith’s Park. The home side took the lead after Connor Walker slotted the ball into the net following a pullback from the right-wing. Benfield then doubled their lead just after the hour mark, […]