Results Sat 16th & Sun 17th Apr 2011

Saturday 16th-April-2011
Mini-Soccer Results

Redheugh u8s 3 Rutherford u8s 2
Redheugh u8s 1 Pelton u8s 1
Redheugh u9s 0 Beamish Blues u9s 0
Redheugh u9s 4 Wrekenton Nou Camp u9s 1
Redheugh Reds u10s 0 Sheriff Hill u10s 1
Redheugh Reds u10s 3 Blackfyne u10s 2
Redheugh Whites u10s 1 Cleveland Hall u10s 1

Redheugh Girls 1 Durham Girls 1
Redheugh Girls 1 Redby Girls 0

South Tyneside u14s 2 Redheugh u14s 2

Sunday 17th-April-2011

Redheugh Whites u11s 3 Felling u11s 5
Whickham Fellside Greens 2 Redheugh Reds u11s 0
Redheugh Whites u12s 2 Durham Soccarena 3
Cleveland Hall u14s 2 Redheugh u14s 6
Washington u15s 0 Redheugh u15s 5


This weekends results are a mixed bunch with some good results in the mini-soccer on Saturday plus again the girls doing well and improving every week. On to Sundays results and very mixed with our younger teams losing out but the u14s and u15s doing well.Yes as the season draws to a close and some of our teams playing midweeks some times twice a week can i thank all our coaches and volunteers for your help over the last week. The letter forecast result for this weekend was F-N-V No winners and next weeks prize money will be £300

Gateshead Redheugh.

Club Tribute To Evan Bryson MBE

Tribute to Evan Bryson M-B-E Evan Bryson M-B-E born 27th January 1929. Who dedicated his life to help others. We gather here today to celebrate and give thanks to Evan. I can honestly say I have never met a more genuine and honest guy as Evan. He never had a bad word to Say about anybody and he was always there to help anyone. He lived for the boys club and the sport and was on hand all day everyday, he was Mr Redheugh a true football legend and gentleman. In 1957 Billy Charlton who ran a boxing club for boys in the Teams asked Evan if he would help stretch the activities to include Football. It was then that the boys club was born starting with an under 18 football team. Evan ran the boys club with the help of Tommy Leonard, Alex McPherson BEM and later Alan Blackburn. As the club moved forward into the sixties with lots of new members Evan and his team decided to have 2 under 18 teams the A and B teams and with lots of other activities going on, table tennis, pool, snooker, badminton and cricket in the summer. Everything looked well but Evan knew we required better premises and in 1969/70 moved into old Rose Street primary school after discussions with Gateshead Council. More success came from Evan and his team through the 70s, 80s and 90s. Growing from 2 teams to teams from under 11s to under 18s, but the most important factor was not the success of the teams for Evan, but the well being of all its members to take part in a safe and respected environment were safety came first. Evans words “It does not matter if we win or loose as long as everyone gets home safe, winning will look after its self”. I asked Evan what do you mean, Evan replied “If you gain the respect of the young men by giving them confidence and discipline then everything else will fall into place”. Evans awards Over his 50 years of voluntary service Evan achieved many awards from the National Association of boys clubs (now the National Association of clubs for young people), Evan was awarded bronze for 10 year, silver for 20 year, gold for 30 year, platinum for 40 year and the presidents award for 50 year voluntary service. Also an award for his 50 years of service by the Durham Football Association for his work as the Boys Club Secretary. No wonder Durham FA gave Evan an award for his work as secretary a on many occasions he made the journey to Ferens Park the Head Quarters of Durham FA to put his case forward for the boys who had received a red card (I think some of you are here today) and on many occasions the case would be dismissed, this helping Even earn the name of Perry Mason as he never left a stone unturned in the defence of his players. His greatest achievement was in 2004 he was awarded his M-B-E at Buckingham Palace by the queen for his voluntary work with young people in the Community of Gateshead. His enthusiasm and dedication was second to none and on the day of his award I remember his face the smile was as big as the mouth of the Tyne, Buckingham Palace with all its ponse and splendour and here was a man from Hyde Park Street in Gateshead receiving the M-B-E from the Queen. But he always said the M-B-E is not mine alone it is also the reward for everyone who has put in there time for Redheugh Boys Club and made the club what it is today. Its amazing to think Evan has devoted half a century to the club without any monetary gain so why did he devote so much time and effort (I once asked Evan the question) his answer “The reason I do it is because I enjoy it, I’ve enjoyed every minute of it and I would do it all again, I have no regrets, I feel proud that the former boys are now bringing there sons along. It means we are doing some something right”. I received an email from an ex player who now lives back in Australia. Brad spent a few years living and playing for Redheugh Boys club and I think it typifies the feeling of many people who are here today the email reads: Thanks to everyone for all your support while Evans been sick I really appreciate it Evan was like a grandad I never had, I loved him, he was always there for me and he never let me down he was kind, thoughtful, caring, giving and always told me straight if I needed a telling off. He truly believed in me and he tried to give me the confidence to do better then I thought I was instead of selling myself short which I probably still do. Evan often said theirs friends and acquaintances and Evan truly was my friend, he never swore, he was a true gentlemen, one of a kind and if everyone in the world had a little of Evan in them the world would be a better place. Evan was always there for advice even if I didn't always take it on board, a little bit of my heart broke when Evan passed away I always thought Evan would be there forever but God has him reunited with his family, Alec, Allan and Tommy. Evan will always be the angel of the north a true angel who dedicated his whole life to helping people I'm blessed in the relationship and time I had with Evan Evan was also true when it came to my football he always believed I was a good footballer but knew I was to hard on myself and it was my head that let me down and he was right I'll always remember the time me and Evan spent together and all the funny times we had Like the time he sold one of his many bangers (cars) he had to someone I think it was a monteago, the bloke came from Whitley bay and picked the car up from Redheugh The bloke paid around 400 quid When I got to Redheugh Evan said I sold my car I said that's good Evan said " The bloke called and said the cars on fire". Evan said "So it's running well, your happy with it". The Bloke said " The cars actually on fire the cars full of smoke" Evan and I were laughing our heads off Evan said a little bit of fire never hurt anyone There is so many Summer Wine moments I sometimes thought I was actually on the BBC show Anyway Terry like you said remembering the good times helps us through like when he received his MBE off the queen I must have watched the video 150 times he was so proud. Thanks again Terry for keeping me informed and staying in touch. Talk soon, Take care Bye Brad Can I take this moment to reflect, Evan with his cup of tea and his kit kat, and the rest of the Redheugh politburo sat around with Evan discussing the next move from above, and for everyone to think of one of Evans famous sayings for the next few moments. Evan Bryson M-B-E Rest in Peace

Results Sat 9th & Sun 10th Apr 2011

Results for Saturday 9th-April-2011 Redheugh u8s 4 Wrekenton Nou Camp u8s 4 Redheugh u9s 7 Blaydon Y-C u9s 2 Redheugh Whites u10s 0 Sheriff Hill u10s 1 Redheugh Whites u10s 2 Rutherford Casuals u10s 0 Redheugh Reds u10s 0 Rutherford Normads u10s 2 Redeugh u11s 2 Leam Rangers u11s 8 Jarrow u14s 5 Redheugh u14s 1 Girls Football Redheugh Girls 1 Washington Girls 1 Reheugh Girls 0 Seaton Carew Girls 1 Sunday 10th-April-2011 Redheugh Whites u11s 9 Cleveland Hall u11s 3 Blackfyne u11s 1 Redheugh Reds u11s 1 Redheugh u13s 5 Winlaton u13s 5 Redheugh u14s 7 South Moor u14s 2 Some good results over the weekend good to see our teams getting through the fixture backlog. This weeks letter forecast results were M-C-W No winners next weeks forecast prize will be £200. May i also say thanks to all our teams over the last week for doing a minutes silence or a minutes applause after passing of our Club secretary Evan Bryson M-B-E. i have included our club tribute to Evan on the club website for everyone to read. Thanks again to all our coaches and volunteers for your help over this weekend Gateshead Redheugh

Funeral Arrangements

The Funeral of Evan Bryson is on Friday 8th April 2011. It is at Saltwell Crematorium at 3pm then back at the Teams Social Club. Can all coaches and volunteers from the club please wear Redheugh ties. Thank You Terry

Redheugh Reds To honour Evan Bryson

In honour of Evan Bryson Redheugh Reds u11's will wear a black armband in the League Cup Final to be played later this season. This is a tribute to someone to whom we owe what we have as a club today. Thank You Redheugh Reds U11's

A Tribute to Evan Bryson

Evan Bryson, a founding member and former club secretary of Redheugh Boys’ Club, passed away aged 82, in Tyne View Nursing Home, Gateshead. For 50 years Mr Bryson devoted all his time and energy to his obsession – football. And the 82-year-old, formerly of Hyde Park Street, saw thousands of youngsters pass through the doors of the Gateshead-based club over the decades. Throughout his time as manager and club secretary, Mr Bryson nurtured the likes of Paul Gascoigne; Newcastle winger Tommy Robson; Liverpool, Middlesbrough and England forward David Hodgson; and Scotland and Sunderland star Don Hutchison. His enthusiasm and dedication to the beautiful game was recognised in 2004 when he was awarded an MBE. As news of his death broke, his former players and club associates paid tribute to a “football legend”. Former Southampton manager Ian Branfoot, who started his career at the club, said: “Mr Bryson was a very honest and he looked after the boys’ club very well. “It was a great achievement when he was awarded his MBE and it made his life all worth while. He was a marvellous man, who cared so much about the club.

The long-term success of the club and the amount of talented players that moved on from there was down to Mr Bryson.” Mr Bryson’s association with the boys’ club goes back to 1957, when his friend Billy Charlton, who ran a boxing club for boys in the area, asked him if he’d help stretch the activities to include football. It was then that the boys’ club was born, starting with an under-18 side. Over the years, Evan made many sacrifices, not least being that he never married and got to see children of his own playing football.

Sports co-ordinator Terry Ritson, 56, of Lobley Hill, Gateshead, who took over from Evan a few years ago, said he would be a huge miss. He added: “I can honestly say I have never met a more genuine and honest guy as Evan. He never had a bad word to say about anybody and he was always there to help anyone. He lived for the club and the sport and was on hand all day every day. He was Mr Redheugh – a true football legend. “Not only did he help the kids with the sport, he guided them on life and pointed them in the right direction.”

Results Sat 12th & Sun 13th Feb 2011

Saturday 12th-Feb-2011
All mini-soccer games cancelled
Under 11s 9-a-side Cancelled
Girls Cancelled
Whiteleas u14s 1 Redheugh u14s 9

Sunday 13th-Feb-2011
Redheugh Whites u11s Cancelled
Beamish Reds u11s 2 Redheugh Reds u11s 4
Humbledon u12s 4 Redheugh Whites u12s 3
Redheugh Reds u12s 0 Blackfyne U12s 5
Redheugh u13s Cancelled
Hetton Juniors u14s 3 Redheugh u14s 4
Redheugh u15s 4 Birtley Juniors 1

Well only one game played Saturday due to the Friday night rain but a good result for our u14s winning away to Whiteleas u14s. The u14s are doing well this season lying 3rd in the league.
On Sunday again we had a couple of games cancelled but 5 of our teams played 3 wins and 2 defeats. Our u15s reversing last weeks defeat to Birtley with a 4-1 win against Birtley and also wins for our u11s Reds and u14s in a tight game at Hetton Juniors.Our 2 defeats been a 4-3 defeat for our u12s Whites at Humbleton u12s and our u12s Reds losing 0-5 been 0-5 down at half time but putting in a great 2nd half performance which hopefully shows they can turn things around thanks again to all our coaches and volunteers for your help this weekend and to finish on a good note we now have lights and heating on at the portcabins with hopefully the water coming on next week sometime

The letter forecast result for 12-February-2011 was K-T-W again no winners with next weeks prize money been £2100. If anyone would like to purchase a ticket for the letter forecast please see your team manager or ask any one of our management team when at the club.

Gateshead Redheugh 1957