Non-League Paper

STAN IN FAREWELL TRIBUTE TO DEAN

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
25 October 2026

By Mark Carruthers

LEGEND: Dean Nicholson

HEATON Stannington have paid tribute to manager Dean Nicholson after his surprise departure brought an end to one of the most successful managerial reigns in the club’s 116-year history.
Alongside assistant Andy McBride, Nicholson took Stan from the Step 6 Northern League Division Two to their highest-ever placing of seventh in the Step 4 NPL East division last season.
The pair also led the club to their first ever Northumberland Senior Cup win with a penalty shoot-out win against Morpeth Town at St James’ Park in May 2025 &...

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