Category: News

Julio Arca and Tommy Miller leave club

Source: SSFC

South Shields FC can confirm the decision has been made to part company with first-team manager Julio Arca and his assistant Tommy Miller.

The club expresses its sincere gratitude to Julio and Tommy for their efforts during their time at 1st Cloud Arena and wishes them both well for their future endeavours.

Read the club’s article HERE

Match at Bishop’s Stortford postponed

Source: SSFC

Saturday’s Vanarama National League North fixture between Bishop’s Stortford and South Shields has been postponed due to a frozen pitch.

The playing surface at The RDA Stadium was inspected by a referee on Friday lunchtime, and in light of its current condition and the freezing temperatures forecast overnight, the game has been called off.

Read the club’s article HERE

FA Trophy | Clubs begin Wembley dream

Source: SSFC

The 2023-24 campaign marks the 55th year of the Isuzu FA Trophy, and before a ball has been kicked, the current incarnation of the Mariners have managed their best outing in the competition.

Due to Shields’ promotion last season, Julio Arca’s side are now introduced into the fold at the second round of the competition, surpassing their previous best performances, reaching the first round three times since 2019-20.

Read the club’s article HERE

A statement from Geoff Thompson

Source: SSFC

It has been an absolute pleasure to chair my home town football club since 2015.

It has been an incredible journey and we have achieved so much in the last eight years. I’m proud of the impact our club and Foundation have had on our fantastic community and am truly humbled by the backing and support we have received from our tremendous fans, the business community and other stakeholders.

Read the full statement HERE