Jarrow Thunder-Cats FC

05/09/2026

If anyone turned up today expecting a calm, sensible, orderly start to the season… well, that didn’t happen!!!

The boys kicked off their campaign with a match that swung back and forth so wildly it felt less like football and more like watching a pendulum powered by Haribo and adrenaline. Honestly, I’d love to give you a detailed minute‑by‑minute breakdown — but the game went that fast, that chaotic, and that dramatically, I’m pretty sure half of it happened in another dimension.

What I do remember is this:

• We conceded a few
• Then we scored.
• Then we conceded again.
• Then we scored again.
• Then something else happened that may or may not have been a goal, a tackle, or a small tornado.
• Then we scored.
• Then we conceded.
• Then we scored again because… well, we’re the Thundercats.

Basically, imagine a seesaw. Now imagine that seesaw is on a trampoline. Now imagine that trampoline is on a rollercoaster. That was the match.

But here’s the important bit: football is back, and the lads kicked off the season with exactly what you’d expect — passion, chaos, determination, and enough drama to keep me awake wondering what’s just happened for at least 2 nights.

What we do know is our 3 debutants were outstanding and look like they’ve been part of the team forever. One of them scoring his first goal with a strike from distance

Thanks to our sponsors SB Joinery and Nippin Clean

Usually I’d list the scorers here with the number of ⚽️⚽️⚽️ but I’m not even sure I’d get that right given how crazy, fun and chaotic that game was

Harry ⚽️
Thomas⚽️
Eliot ⚽️
Casey ⚽️

22/08/2026

Preseason continues!!!

🏆 TOURNAMENT DAY – WHAT A RUN! 🏆

What a day for the boys! 💙⚽️

Game 1 vs Consett

A brilliant, evenly fought game between two good sides. Jarrow probably had the better of the chances, but both keepers were outstanding, making some great saves to keep the game level.

That was until Harry produced a moment of magic, making a fantastic run before showing some brilliant footwork and finishing into the box to give us the lead. ⚽️🔥

Game 2 vs Peterlee

A dream start saw Thomas score straight from kick-off! ⚽️

Peterlee responded well and it was another really good game, with some excellent passing from both teams and the keepers once again impressing.

Luc then capitalised on a dropped ball from the keeper to grab our second and secure the win. ⚽️

Game 3 vs Horden

A goalless draw, but one that showed just how much fight this group has.

The boys had to defend like warriors and did exactly that, while also creating enough chances to win the game themselves. A great battling performance saw us top the group. 💪

Semi-Final vs Peterlee

A much-improved Peterlee came up against an in-form and confident Jarrow side, and for us this was the game of the day.

Another fantastic game ended goalless, meaning it was time for penalties! 😬

Cool heads were needed and Reggie stepped up to score the decisive spot kick and send us through to the final! 🥶⚽️👏…. After Freddie saved 3/3 penalties to keep up his fine form between the sticks 🧤🧤

THE FINAL vs CONSETT

The nerves showed in the opening five minutes and Consett took advantage, going ahead before extending their lead.

But the boys settled down and started playing some fantastic football. We pulled one back and looked ready to push on, only for the goal to be ruled out despite the ball being well over the line. 😬

That decision knocked the confidence a little with time running out, but the boys never stopped trying. We pressed right until the final whistle, but unfortunately today just wasn’t our day.

🏆 Tournament runners-up — but what an achievement! 🏆

From topping the group, battling through a goalless semi-final and winning on penalties, to fighting all the way in the final, the boys can be incredibly proud of themselves.

The effort, teamwork, determination and football on show today were fantastic. 💙

A huge well done to every single one of you boys — heads up, be proud and take that performance into the next one! 👏👏

⭐ Tino’s Player of the Tournament: Casey ⭐

⚽ Harry
⚽ Thomas
⚽ Luc
⚽ Reggie

What a team. What a day. 💙⚽️

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12/08/2026

29/06/2026

It's been a big weekend for the Thundercats to see out the 25/26 season

Day 1 - Saturday we played the final spring cup match of the season in a well battled even game but such is our story with the spring cup the result didn't go our way.

Continuing with the shake up and rotation we got off to a sluggish start gifting Horden the best of the early chances as we struggled to get out of our own half but after the hydration break the boys starting to click into gear and the football started. The game started going from end to end with keepers being forced into saves at both ends. We started to move the ball quickly from defence to attack with Thomas and Harry making dangerous runs in behind.

Finally the pressure paid off and a breakaway away goal saw Harry race half the length of the pitch and when the time came he made no mistake with his finish.

The second half continued going end to end and a slight defensive mix up and lack of pressure on the ball cost us as Horden equalised the game.

Once again it went back and forth with chances for both teams but defence and keepers standing strong. Finally a sliced shot with spin and strong wind changed the direction of the ball catching everyone out took Horden ahead and with seconds on the clock and the Jarra lads pushing for an equaliser of their own a counter attack and goal mouth scramble saw us lose another one.

Before the game I asked the boys to give it there all and be proud of their performance and today they did exactly that.

After winning the league we hoped to kick on but the spring cup has once again been our downfall.

Day 2 - Sunday we entered the future legends tournament and after a tough opening game and getting caught out by slow defensive efforts we started getting better and better as each game played. Some contentious refereeing decisions didn't help with penalties denied, free kicks not given for blatant offences and so on we finally managed a big win in our final group game to fill the boys with confidence going into our final.

In the final against Washington Blacks the boys put in their best performance of the day by far. Each one of the left the pitch knackered from the efforts they put in when on the field. Going ahead through Thomas and again through Freddie's screamer it was a shame to concede to two well struck strikes to take the game to pens.

Scoring 2 out of 3 against Washington's 3 out of 3 saw the boys runners up again for another tournament final.

Onwards and upwards we go into next week's club presentation and the start of next seasons prep in the Washington athletic tournament

20/06/2026

At last... the curse is broken!!! 2 seasons to get a positive result in a spring cup game despite playing some excellent league football.

The boys were in top form today. Pregame speech was all about effort and getting what you deserve from a football game.

Last week was one to forget, so much so I forgot to write a match report. The boys were slow and efforts were low. This week was polar opposites. From the first whistle to the last these lads grafted.

They never stopped trying and out worked a very good Herrington side who had one eye on promotion.

We created chance after chance and kept the opposition to long range chances, some of which required acrobatics saved from Ethan S.

Ethan C returning after injury brought energy up and down the right, Luc played one of his best games on the left with dead balls being a specialism of his today. Benn worked hard when played on either side when it was his turn.

Harry, Thomas and Benji were limitless engines through the middle with Jude and Casey defending solidly throughout the game and being the springboard for many attacks.

Freddie led the line and made a nuisance of himself, causing their defenders all kinds of hassle as he battled with them whilst holding the ball up.

A quick kick in taken from the left saw Luc flight a ball in for Thomas whose shot was saved, only to come back to him and bounce into the net.

After some good work up the right and a cross into the box from Benn found Thomas who made no mistake with his finish

Both teams had good chances and going into the final 10/15 we shook things up. Jude led the line up front with Freddie dropping in goal to start the transition into next season.

A brilliant game and even better performance from the Jarra lads.

player of the match was Thomas

Top Bananas - Luc & Harry

14/06/2026

There is still time to sponsor the club for the March earlier today and show your support and the future players

Want to join me in making a difference? I’m raising money to benefit JARROW FOOTBALL CL… Gary Thomas needs your support for Help Support Jarrow Football Club

14/06/2026

Today was the launch of Jarrow youth fc new home kit. Over 30 teams of all ages paid homage to the Jarrow March when marching from one of their homes to the other -Perth Green to Hedworthfield

With that we can announce our proud sponsors for the 26/27 season SB Joinery & Nippin Clean

06/06/2026

Seems to be the same story each week at the moment.

Another tough day at the office for the boys.

Playing against a well organised Durham FC Gators side it's was strange game. For 10 minutes or so the boys were camped in their own half and couldn't get out but defended brilliantly before one quick counter saw us break away quickly and a good save by their keeper opened the game right up. From that point is was end to end with both teams going close, albeit Durham have a few more decent chances including hitting the bar and post but we had chances of our own with Spencer snatching at a few to put pressure on their defence and Harry, Spencer and Benn all shooting just wide.

Finally the deadlock was broken, we switched off for a corner and a straight ball into the box saw them tap in unmarked from close range.

The game continued in the same fashion of going end to end with both teams countering each other.

Durhams chances finally paid off as they overloaded our defence and doubled their advantage.

The boys in blue kept right at it and kept battling away before finally a bit of luck as the ball banded around the box and a call by the ref to allow play when it struck and arm saw Harry reduce the deficit.

Into the frantic final few minutes which seen the ball go from back to to front to back to front countless times as Durham pushed to kill to game as we pushed for an equaliser but time ran out on us and another good performance from the jarra lads but without the result, continuing our Spring Cup curse.

Harry ⚽️

MOTM and Tinos Chippy player of the week. Harry

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02/06/2026

Delayed post as it's been a busy one.

Saturday saw us continue our spring cup journey. With a depleted squad due to holidays we mixed it up, tried some new ideas and for the most part they worked.

The boys continued to play well but without the results their efforts deserved. Going 2 down late in the first half from a well taken corner and a penalty before battling back with a quickly taken kick in by Benn, saw Harry finish from close range to reduce the deficit.

Consett then extended their lead once more only to have the gap shortened a second time with a second goal from Harry after some well worked midfield play set him free.

Freddie was outstanding in goal keeping Consett at bay whilst we pressed and created chances at the other end with their keeper making some good saves.

Eventually, being low on numbers we ran out of steam and Consett picked up a couple late goals to finish the game.

Moving on to Sunday we welcomed teams from the area to Perth Green for the Jarrow Festival.

6 teams playing out a group phase before going into finals.

First up was Blaydon Ambers. It was an end to end game but we got our noses in front with 2 well taken goals from Benn & Harry before being pegged back a goal. Eliot bagged us one more before we conceded again. We managed to hold on to see out the game.

In game 2 we played the eventual trophy winners in felling magpies. Probably our best performance of the day against a strong side who played a great game. A winner for felling with minutes to go sealed the game in their favour.

Next up was Washington Utd Greens. In a similar match to the first, both teams created chances and both keepers and defenders stood tall to see out a goalless stalemate.

On to round 4 where we played our old friends Washington Eindhoven who front kick off raced forward and scored within 20 seconds. The game played out evenly front there as that turned out to be the only goal of the game.

Round 5 was HTJ Valencia. As per usual this was a great game for the neutral and had everything but a goal. Near misses, close calls and top saves... no goals through.

Into our final we were up against Washington Utd Greens for the cup. It was a close game and one goal was enough to decide it. Shame that goal wasn't in our favour but we had a brilliant day all the same.

Thanks to Jarrow youth fc for hosting the festival and our sponsors UAP Hardware Green Gas & Energy

This weeks player of the week is Freddie for his outstanding efforts when stepping up as GK this week