The Shildon AFC awards night was held at the Elm Road Club on Friday 15th May.
The Awards were as follows :-
Players Player of the Year – Sam Hodgson
Supporters Player of The Year – Sam Hodgson
Management Player of The Year – Kyle Hayes
Top Goalscorer – Joint between Billy Greulich-smith and Ben Wood with 23 goals each
John Hay Memorial Trophy – Daniel ‘Bobby’ Moore
Supports Clubman of The Year – Norman Smith
Performance of The Season – Kyle Hayes V Stourbridge (A)
Taken from Shildon AFC Facebook Page
GARY FORREST REMAINS AT THE RAILWAYMEN
A meeting between members of the Shildon board and management last night ended positively when all agreed that the management team of Gary Forrest, Stuart Niven and Phill Brumwell would remain in place for the foreseeable future.
Doubts were expressed by the manager about his future in the aftermath of the league disappointment, but having won a rare cup double this season, Gary and his team have decided there is still more to achieve with Shildon.
Fans can now look forward to Shildon’s most successful management team of the modern era returning next season with the aim of adding the elusive league title to their collection of silverware and emulating the famous title-winning side of the 1930s.
And, who knows, maybe a journey down the M1 to Wembley stadium next May?
More details of the reappointment will be announced at the Players Awards night on Friday evening.
The next Shildon AFC supporters Club meeting will take place on Sunday 17th May at 11:30am.
The meeting will be held at the football club and will include a draw to win a season ticket for next season.
Anyone who would like to be entered into the draw but who has yet to buy a raffle ticket can do so at the meeting prior to the draw taking place.
Current and new members are welcome to attend.
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Match Report taken from Shildon AFC Facebook Page
LEAGUE CUP FINAL: SHILDON 2-0 NEWTON AYCLIFFE
Shildon collected their second trophy of the season tonight after two Billy Greulich-Smith goals won the Railwaymen the Northern League Cup to add to the Durham Challenge Cup won last month.
The match had been in danger of postponement after poor weather overnight flooded the Heritage Park pitch, but sterling work by the Bishop Auckland ground staff ensured the game got the go ahead.
The final was, however, tinged with sadness as the Shildon players entered the field wearing black armbands in tribute to top goalscorer, Paul Connor’s father, who tragically passed away earlier in the day. Our heartfelt condolences go out to Paul and all his family at this sad time for them.
The first half, while competitive, was mainly uneventful, with the best chance falling to Shildon captain Mark Hudson, but he skewed his shot wide from 12 yards.
The Railwaymen dominated possession throughout with Newton Aycliffe playing a counter attacking game. It was therefore vital for Shildon to score the opening goal and with just six minutes of the second half played, their dominance finally payed off.
Shildon worked the ball wide, as they had throughout the game, this time to Chris Emms who twisted his defender inside and out before sending over a cross for Greulich-Smith to power high into the roof of the net.
The goal forced Newton Aycliffe to play a more open game, and they almost levelled immediately but for an excellent save from Lewis Graham. However, it also allowed Shildon more space in which to work and just after the hour, they doubled their lead.
A Shildon corner was headed away for a throw on the opposite side of the pitch. The ball broke to Harwood whose cross was only half cleared. The resulting pass found Billy who curled an unstoppable shot around a defender for his second of the game to double Shildon’s lead.
It was the tall striker’s fifth goal in three cup final appearances over the past two seasons and ensured the Railwaymen would finish their 125th anniversary season on a high after the final day disappointment in the league.
So Shildon end a tremendously successful season as Double domestic cup winners after an extended FA Cup run and finishing runners up in the league.
The side will now open next season with a Cleator Cup appearance against Marske United and a chance to add further silverware to a cramped clubhouse bar!
Congratulations go to Gary Forrest and his management team as well as the players, the committee and every volunteer at the club for bringing sustained success to the club over the course of the season.
Bring on August!
Team
1) Lewis Graham
2) Jamie Harwood
3) John Brackstone
4) Bobby Moore
5) Liam atkin
6) Mark Hudson
7) Lee Scroggins
8) Sam Hodgson
9) Billy Greulich-Smith
10) Ben Wood
11) Chris Emms
Subs
12) Darren Richardson on for Wood
14) Adam Rundle
15) Carl Jones
16) Mark Doninger on for Hudson
17) Lee Chapman on for Greulich-Smith
Goals
Greulich-Smith 2
The Shildon AFC presentation evening will take place on Friday the 15th of May at the Elm Road Club in Shildon.
Prior to this the Dean Street clubhouse will be open from 5pm where there will be 20p off every drink bought.
Entertainment for the evening will be provided by local band ‘Oily Bum Print’