Escomb Vikings u14s

Escomb Vikings u14s Grassroots football team based in Bishop Auckland. Currently playing a year up at U14s

19/09/2026

The boys were back at it again with another home game, this time against Washington Tigons. It’s always a great game against a very big, physical and tough team, and today was no different!

The Viking boys were on top from the off in the first half, making the Washy lads work hard to close the ball down.

A couple of changes were forced through injury, but the lads coming on made a real difference. Leo was playing some lovely 1-2 football down the right, with Jake getting onto the end of one chance but just snatching at it and putting it wide.

Their keeper then launched one of his trademark long balls — somehow managing to kick it the length of the pitch against the wind! This saw us pinned back for a moment, but Charlie played a great pass through to Theodore, who found himself 1v1 with the keeper. Great pace into the box, but their keeper pulled off a great save.

From the goal kick, Ship won the ball and played Leo — who was unreal all game — and he put Theodore through 1v1 again. Theodore squared it across the box and Jake finished it off to make it 1-0.

Straight from the kick-off, Galvin pinched the ball, drove forward and got hacked down. He took the free kick himself, but a miskick fell perfectly to Theodore, who somehow hit the post from about two yards out!

Half-time: 1-0

Washy changed their tactics at half-time, bringing on four lads who must have been about 6’3”! It was long balls, long throws and corners from then on.
The equaliser came from an absolute rocket from their keeper — about 70 yards out from his own box — which sailed over our keeper and into the net.
But the Viking boys responded brilliantly. From the kick-off, Kai played it to Frankie, who put a great ball through to David. He raced through and calmly finished to make it 2-1.

Then came a slightly mental decision from the ref, giving them a corner which was launched into the box like a missile. A great header from their big lad making it 2-2.

The last 10 minutes were just a battle. Foul after foul, with David going close and Ollie Foy getting taken down in the box — which looked like it should have been a penalty.

Then, in the final few minutes, a long ball found their winger. He crossed it into the box, there was a spill, and they tapped it in from about three yards out with nobody near him. Goal given.

3-2 to Washington. Madness!

The last few minutes saw the Washy lads taking the ball into the corner and huddling around it to see the game out — quite funny to watch, but fair play to them for seeing it through.

A great game from both teams and plenty of effort from the Viking boys. ⚽️💪

We go again next week! 💚⚽️

12/09/2026

Another game for the Viking boys this morning against Washy Lions.

A bit of a frustrating morning for the lads. First half we started unreal playing football from the back and triangles all over the pitch. A great pass down the line with a cross from Olly Foy for Theodore, who made it 1-0.
Got to give their keeper credit and 100% MOTM today, 4 top class saves in the first 20 minutes kept them in the game.

HT 1-0.
A few changes and same again really. A great chance from Frankie with another top class save from their keeper. A corner from Jake which saw a low shot from David; great tip round the post.
Another great bit of play saw us counter and awarded a free kick that just went wide.
A stupid sloppy mistake, loss of concentration giving the ball away and not following the runner saw the away team grab one back making it 1-1.
Very frustrating for the lads but credit to the Washy lads and more so their keeper. 👏🏻

Well done lads.

Onto the next which sees us at home against Washy Tigons 💚

05/09/2026

*AND WE ARE BACK* ⚽️

Today the viking boys started the 26/27 season and what a start it was against a great Swalwell side.

With all our hard work over the summer, we started unreal, passing the ball out from the back. The midfield ran the show thought out the first half. Some great passing from Shippy to Charlie then to Daniel, who set away David who was then brought down and awarded a free kick. A good free kick saw Theodore lob it home making it 1-0.
Straight after the kick-off, the Vikings won it back with Frank who played a lovely 1-2 with Oliver but was brought down for another free kick. Dan Galvin stepped up and scored a screamer bottom corner making it 2-0.

HT 2-0⚽️

Second half saw a few changes being made. Leo and Cole brought danger with their runs. A pass from Oscar to Leon, who then played Olly Foy in with a class pass. Olly then slotted it to Cole who made a rapid run to score another making it 3-0.
With some great play from both teams, we continued to press and another free kick was awarded which saw Frank shoot top bins making it 4-0.
A change of formation was made putting 3 at the back. Lee was playing balls to Jake who was dangerous crossing balls for Alfie, who shot one over the bar. A few chances saw Joseph flying through putting the ball in the trees. Another chance straight after Joe going close off a cross from Kai. A silly free kick saw the swalwell lads pull 1 back making it 4-1. A mix up of the kick off saw them grab a second which made the score 4-2. The boys kept their heads and carried on with the battle. The Swalwell boys pushed up the pitch which saw Xander try and claim the ball but a free kick was given against him. Great goal from Swalwell making it 4-3. The game started to feel tense with literally 2 minutes left. Daniel made a great break who played a lovely ball through to Frank who slotted it home nicely making it 5-3! Full time whistle blew!

What a game!
Well done to the Swalwell boys who never gave up and pushed till the very last minute.

Thank you to the parents and sponsors.

Next week, we see the Vikings up against Washy Lions at home 💚⚽️

⚔️ ESCOMB VIKINGS U14s ⚔️A new season soon begins. A new standard is set.This isn’t just another year—it’s another oppor...
05/08/2026

⚔️ ESCOMB VIKINGS U14s ⚔️

A new season soon begins. A new standard is set.

This isn’t just another year—it’s another opportunity to prove who we are. Every challenge will be met with courage, every setback answered with determination, and every victory earned through hard work.

We don’t back down. We don’t give up. We fight for every tackle, every pass, every goal, and every teammate.

Together we are stronger. Together we are the Vikings.

Fear None. Respect Everyone. Fight Until the Final Whistle.

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The boys had a training day at shildon afc ground yesterday. Inviting a lot of players from different parts of the regio...
21/06/2026

The boys had a training day at shildon afc ground yesterday. Inviting a lot of players from different parts of the region. A brilliant day all round some top football played and a lot of talent on show. Thanks to everyone who came, massive thanks to all the parents for your time and it couldn't have gone any better ⚽💚 massive thanks again

25/26 season comes to an end. The Viking Boys took the challenge of playing their first 11v11 season, playing a year abo...
01/06/2026

25/26 season comes to an end.

The Viking Boys took the challenge of playing their first 11v11 season, playing a year above their own age group.

After a very long, tough season playing all 22 games, it finally came to the end with the boys securing promotion to the Premier League! 🏆

Years of coaching this team has been a pleasure and the hard work and determination of the lads is why we are a part of it all. I really can't describe how much joy these boys give us as coaches. We would like to thank them so much as without the boys, parents, sponsors and the club, I'd not be the same person I am today. It's not just a club or a team, it is family!

Onwards and upwards for the boys, a few weeks off and we start again in September!

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31/05/2026

This is what it’s all about Football, Family and Friends.

30/05/2026

Friendly against Blyth Spartans.

Last game for the Viking boys today before a well deserved break, which is needed after playing a full 24 game season.

We played Blyth Spartans this morning, who are looking to step up to 11v11 football. Two good sides packed with a lot of talent.
First half the Vikings started the game well playing the ball at the back with Ethan and Lee. Nicely moving the ball into midfield getting Daniel and Leo on the move forward. A chance for Alfie after a great switch from Ozzy to Joseph, who whipped a ball in the box and Alfie nearly put the leisure center window out 🤣. A good bit of play from Blyth’s RB got the winger away and a great tackle from Daniel saw them get a free kick. A nice cross into the box saw a great piece of control from Olly Foy playing Theodore away, who beat 3 men and shot straight at the keeper.

HT 0-0

A few changes with Oliver, Ollie, Marley and Kai. Straight into action a long ball was dealt with by Kai bringing the ball out from the back setting Ollie away beating 2 and crossing for Marley who just missed the target. A goal kick from Blyth who played out and tried breaking the lines but for a great challenge from Oliver, which turned defence into attack with a lovely 1-2 with Daniel who burst past their LB and crossed, just over the bar from Alfie. A goal kick well worked by Blyth and they got in down the right to cross. A great catch and dispatch from Xander out to Theodore, who played a switch pass to Daniel, who beat his man and crossed to Theodore who almost got on the end of it, so close. A throw in won back by Theodore and a quick shot m, saved but straight to Alfie who put it top corner. Ref called offside. With 2 minutes left before the full time whistle, a long goal kick worked in our favor with Shippy dominating in the air as always, landed to Lee who switched for Leo who played a long ball for Alfie who never gave up on a lost the ball. Pressure on the keeper who kicked to Daniel who took it out the air like a bag of cement, played to Ollie who turned their CB and smashed it over the keeper from the edge of the box making it 1-0. Back to the centre, the referee blew the final whistle.

1-0 FT ⚽️

Great game and a good run out for everyone. Thanks to Blyth for hosting and good luck with everything 💚

27/05/2026

The Vikings were on the road for the last game of the season against Washy Lions.

First half the boys played uphill and attacking against the sun. A good start, the boys passed the ball round really well and soaked up a bit pressure from the Lions. A great bit of play from Joey to Kai who played a great through ball to Jake driving past 3 players to lift over the bar. Another chance straight after, a good ball from Dan to Olly Foy who played a lovely pass to Zach who passed it back to their keeper.

0-0 HT

Second half, a few changes were made where Alfie and Charlie were brought on. They both got on the front foot with a great chance for Dan Galvin, 20 yard out half volley, where their keeper made a top class save. Off our corner the keeper sent it long where Joseph made the clearance and awarded Washy with a corner that wasn’t dealt with making it 0-1 to the Lions. The boys had a wake up call that's for sure. Our equalizer came from a great ball from Alfie to Charlie who was brought down and awarded a free kick by the referee. A bullet from Dan Galvin making it 1-1. We never took our foot off the gas after that. Wave after wave of attacks and we got in with a great pass from Alfie again, got Charlie 1v1 on the left, cut in and put it right in the top corner making it 2-1. Some lovely football from Leo and Oliver saw Ozzy cross for a corner. Charlie whipped it in, ball bouncing around and found Olly Foy, who smash it home making it 3-1.

Last 5 minutes, the boys defended well seeing the game out and finishing this season on a high.

Thanks to the Lions, lovely kids and top coaches. All the best for the rest of the season.

Thanks to our parents and sponsors 💚


22/05/2026

The Viking boys were back in action last night against Washy Tigons away.

The one that definitely got away.

First half the boys started the game kicking up hill playing out from the back and within 5 minutes, a chance was created by Alfie to Theodore who made the keeper save low. Midway through the first half a great tackle from Kai saw their forward push him to the floor, a deliberate kick while he was on the floor directly in front of the referee, who opted for a yellow card instead of the obvious red. A free kick to us from Daniel to Leo across the field in his own half saw the referee call offside.

0-0 HT

Second half was a case of chance after chance being missed. From the kick off we won the ball back with Zach who played Daniel through to shoot past the post. Another chance from their goal kick, they tried to play out, which saw Theodore get onto a loose pass, who hit the side netting. Another goal kick which was a long ball headed down by Oliver saw Daniel bust through and a great save was made from the keeper. A cross field ball from Ozzy to Daniel who beat the full back, crossed to Zach and Theodore for a tap in, which saw another missed chance. Another chance saw a pass from Ethan to Theodore who beat 2 men into the box and what a save by their keeper.
A great corner was taken by Theodore, which saw Olly Foy get on the end of it with a great strike making it 1-0.

Last 10 minutes, it was just a kick and run long game. Kai, Joey and Lee defending really well at the back to stop their striker from breaking through. A questionable penalty that the referee did not give to the home side. A silly foul was given their way, 25 yards out saw them hit the top corner making it 1-1.
20 seconds left, a great run down the line from Theodore who got into the box and shot wide. Another long kick from their keeper saw the ball out of play for our goal kick. Goal kick taken, cleared by Tigons which gave us a throw in. A shift from Ethan saw the ball land 30 yards out and their number 9, left by him self, hit a great strike which lobbed our keeper making it 1-2. Longest 20 seconds ever played.

Referee blew the whistle full time.

Credit to Tigons who never stopped. Good luck for the rest of the season.

Thanks to the parents and sponsors 💚


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