Jarrow Roofing B.C.A. Pen-Pics 2007-2008

Gary Hoggeth b 7/10/79 Goalkeeper 

Gary is a well sought after keeper with safe hands and great re-actions, came to Roofing from Workington after experience at Doncaster Rovers & Bury F.C. Served his time at Killingworth Boys club. Gary is useful in outfield positions in emergencies.

Martin Jackson b 04/03/1983 Goalkeeper

Martin played well in the friendly games where he was brave and has shown to have safe hands. Martin’s former club was Herrington C.W. and learned his game at the popular Lambton Street Boy’s club. Martin is a Sunderland follower

Gary Frater b 29/01/1986 Goalkeeper 

Gary is another young keeper who fared well in the friendly games, Gary like his colleagues has safe hands and at just over 6 feet tall is ideal build for a keeper, a former Roofing junior who was last with Harton & Westoe in the Wearside League. Gary’s former clubs also include Hebburn & Boldon C.A. A follower of Liverpool.

Jason Foster b 25/03/1989 Defender

Jason is a young defender who enjoys playing at left back, a former Brandon United player who supports Newcastle and learned the game at the City of Durham Junior club.

Ibrahim Hassan b Defender

Ibby is a young defender who came to the club from Gateshead Colleges.

He is a fast & confident young man who will feature at the club in either full back positions.

Alec Wilson b 19/08/1989 Defender

Alec’s favourite team is Man United, he prefers to play in the left back position, a tall youngster whose heading ability stands well especially when defending corner kicks. Another product of Brandon United and a former City of Durham Youth player.

David Lamb b 8/04/1980 Defender

David is a good find for the club, a left back from Brandon United who can fill in at one of the hated jobs in most clubs. David has played at Horden C.W. and learned the trade a s a Junior at Hilda Park. A Newcastle follower when not playing himself.

D J Ogunlade b 16/03/1985 Defender

DJ is a tall versatile defender who prefers to play as a Central Defender, a good header of the ball with a fair but pace. DJ joined the club from Oldham Town where he made an outstanding performance against Curzon Ashton in the F.A. Vase last season. DJ has previously played for Erith Town

Gary Brown b 19/06/1987 Defender

Gary stood out in the first friendly of the season a talented young Central Defender who takes no prisoners. Powerful in the air, good on the ground and knows how to play a bit. Another product of the Brandon area and at 6ft - 2 ins will be featuring for the club in several games. A City of Durham Junior, whose favourite League side is Newcastle United. Gary was also with Darlington as a Junior.

Liam Connelly b Defender

Liam is a former Sunderland Junior, he is a tall & powerful full back with a great left foot. Never shirks a tackle & distributes the ball well.

Kyle Pendergood b Defender

Kyle signed last season for the Roofers from Wearside League side Cleadon Club. This seasons Team Captain because of his leadership skills, a no nonsense central defender who is comfortable on the ball, a good header, who also distributes the ball well.

Jon Armstrong b 10/03/1981 Midfielder.

Jon is happy to play anywhere across the midfield, his former clubs include Hebburn Town & Newcastle Benfield, his last club was Harton & Westoe, another tall player whose favourite League club is Man United.

Ash Davis b 05/02/1987 Left side midfield

Ash is a tall solidly built young player who was formerly at Horden, he gets from box to box with ease and is a good header of the ball

Nick Gibson b 01/04/89 

Left side midfield Despite his stature Nick is a tenacious player, who never says never, another Brandon United product who is keen to do well with the Roofers. A Newcastle supporter. 

Stuart Thompson b 02/08/83 

Right side midfield Stuart is another midfielder whose last club was Brandon United. Stuart is quick thinking midfielder who likes to take a player on he puts a good ball into the box and does it well at pace. A Sunderland supporter. 

Lee Smith b 13/01/1988 

Central midfield Lee is a solid central midfielder who should do well playing down the middle where he holds the ball and passes it equally as well. Lee signed from Brandon, who was at Sunderland Ryhope C.A. and was a former St Josephs Junior. A Sunderland follower. 

Paul Hodgson b 12/7/74 

Midfield/Forward Paul is a previous Player of the Year who works in the Engine room of the side giving it those extra revs, a pocket dynamo, a powerful player, quick across the park with a great leap which gives us extra edge. This seasons Vice Captain, Paul served his time at Humbledon Juniors and came to Roofing via Washington. Roofings longest serving player. Michael Fort b 27/12/1983 Attacking Midfield Michael is another quick footed former Brandon Player who enjoys playing either in midfield or attack, should settle well in the side this season. Another Chelsea follower. Nick Pain b 12/09/1986 Right side midfield Nick is another local lad whose height is an asset to his game. He is a quick thinking player who can get into scoring positions or provide for others, a former Cleadon player who learned the game at Whitburn & Cleadon Juniors, a Newcastle United follower. 

Andrew Johnson b 22/11/86 

Striker Andy is a quick footed player whose pace and height in the penalty area will see him score goals as well as being a good supply route to his team mates. Andy is one of several former Brandon players who learned his trade at Middlesbrough, Sunderland, Darlington and the City of Durham Junior clubs. A keen Chelsea follower. Chris Bailey b 17/09/1987 Striker Chris is a young local footballer whose height is a bonus in the penalty area, a former Boldon Junior striker who has played at Boldon C.A. recently. A Sunderland follower. 

Craig Nelson b 14/10/81 

Striker Craig is a prolific striker whose pace across the defence causes havoc, a product of So Tyneside Youth side who spent some time at Sheffield Wednesday Youths before signing for two seasons as a pro at Middlesbrough. Craigs best memory was scoring against Manchester United at Old Trafford.

Ritchie Mcloughlin Chairman / Manager 

Richie has over the years had the knack of finding young up & coming local talent. This isn’t down to just good luck but through his efforts when viewing Local league games then giving players the chance to take part at Northern League level. He has said that there is a wealth of local talent in South Tyneside & that given the right opportunities & coaching, they could prove that Football in So. Tyneside can be taken a step higher than that at which it is. Roofing’s’ current squad has a wealth of young players.

Colin Myers Assistant Manager 

Colin is back with the Roofers after a short spell back at Brandon his home town team that unfortunately folded last season.

Steve Dale b 29/07/65 Coach 

Steve has Football League experience after being at Walsall F.C. his six feet plus frame adds a solid presence to the touchline where he reads the game well and encourages the lads vocally. Steve will be a great help to the club this season.

John Cullen Physio 

John is a popular and very easy going physio who is also one of the lads, John is also involved in Local Sunday League Football where he runs the Deneside Football Club. Always on the lookout for up and coming Sunday Players who could make the grade at a higher level.