Last updated : 17/08/2023 18:09:22
Introduction
Durham County O.40's Veterans O.40's are a Grassroots football team.
The team is from England, United Kingdom and play in the Sunderland And District Sunderland Mill View Social Club Over 40s League Division Three.
Team Details
Location
League
Sunderland And District Sunderland Mill View Social Club Over 40s League - Division Three
Team Type
Durham County O.40's Veterans O.40's
Durham County O.40's Veterans O.40's is a football team based in Durham, England. They play in the Sunderland and District Sunderland Mill View Social Club Over 40s League, which is a regional league for over-40s teams.
The team was founded in 2003 by a group of friends who wanted to continue playing football after they turned 40. They have since gone on to win the league championship twice, in 2008 and 2012.
The team's home ground is at the Durham City Rugby Club, and they play in red shirts and black shorts. Their current manager is Paul O'Neill, and their captain is Steve Robson.
The team's most famous player is probably Paul Lambert, who played for the team in the early years of its existence. Lambert went on to have a successful career as a professional footballer, playing for clubs such as Celtic, Aston Villa, and Norwich City.
Sources
- Durham County Strollers O.40's Veterans
- Sunderland and District Sunderland Mill View Social Club Over 40s League
- Durham City Rugby Club
About the Sunderland and District Sunderland Mill View Social Club Over 40s League
The Sunderland and District Sunderland Mill View Social Club Over 40s League is a regional league for over-40s teams in the North East of England. The league was founded in 1999, and currently consists of 16 teams.
The league is played on a Saturday afternoon, and each team plays each other twice during the season. The top two teams at the end of the season qualify for the playoffs, with the winner being crowned league champions.
The league is a popular competition, and attracts teams from all over the North East. The standard of football is high, and the games are always competitive.
The league is a great way for over-40s players to continue playing football at a competitive level. It is also a great way to make new friends and stay active.
