1998 – It’s Just Like Watching Brazil was formed by Dave Churchley. The new club entered five-a-side and seven-a-side tournaments before joining the Newcastle University Intral Mural League, with Dave Churchley as manager.

2000 – Fred Evans took over for a short-lived stint as manager before being replaced by Paul Belcher.

2002 – Changed club name to Newcastle IJLW Brazil and entered the Tyneside Amateur League.

2003 – Dave Churchley reprised his role as manager, following Paul Belcher’s career-ending ankle injury (after a brief period as co-managers).

2007 – Changed club name to Heaton Rifles and left the Tyneside Amateur League after five seasons, moving to the Community Champions League.

2008 – James Katirai became manager.

2009 – Heaton Rifles were crowned Community Champions League champions before leaving to join the Corinthians League. Mark Freath took over as manager as a result of James Katirai’s exile from Newcastle.

2010 – Heaton Rifles left the Corinthians League to return to the Tyneside Amateur League with a much stronger team than when they left. Owen Spinks replaced Mark Freath as manager.

2011 – Following Owen Spinks’s resignation, Ian Robson was appointed as manager.

2012 – Heaton Rifles won promotion to Division 1 of the Tyneside Amateur League and made it to their first ever cup final.

2014 – After 16 years, the club decides to take a hiatus …