Washingon Colliery F.C currently play in the Sunderland Sunday League, Division 3.
The club was formed by Mark Wallis and Michael Walker and were first affilated with Durham F.A in 2004. Originally playing in the now defunct Stanley and District League in 2005/06 season under the name Washington Wetherspoons. We moved to the Durham league in 2006 when the Stanley league folded. The club has since progressed even further and now have a stable financial footing, our own commitee and players charter.
The club are proud to have achieved F.A charter status in 2006.
The club play at Washington Football club and operate from Last Orders and are grateful for their continued support.
Brief History:
2004: F.A Affiliated
2005/06 Season: Accepted into Stanley League playing as Washington Wetherspoons; Reach semi final of league cup; Goalkeeper voted league goalkeeper of the year.
2006/07 season: Accepted into Durham "Stepys Coaches" league Division 4; Pull off shock result beating Premier League Burnmoor CC, which features heavily in local sports paper; Club officially accepted as F.A Charter Standard.
2007/08: Changed name to Washington Colliery F.C following player vote.
2008/09: Win inaugural Washington Cup
2010/11: Barry Davison appointed new manager.
2011/12: Accepted into Sunderland Sunday League. |