Month: July 2016

Shildon 4 Marske United 1

Shildon retained the Cleator Cup, the traditional opening game of the Northern League Season, with a 4-1 victory over Marske United.

Marske took the lead when Jamie Owens powered in a header, but in the last few minutes of the first half Micky Rae scored twice to take the railwaymen into the break 2-1 up.

In the second half both teams had chances but Paul Connor chipped Robert Dean the Marske goalkeeper before Micky Rae completed his hat trick.

Final Score

Shildon 4 Marske United 1

Man of The Match : Michael Rae

Norton & Stockton Ancients 1 Shildon 7

Shildon’s 100% record in pre-season friendlies continued with a 7-1 away victory against Norton on Wednesday 20th July 2016.

Goals coming from Anthony Bell (3) 4, 7, 38, Stephen Capper 41, Ben Wood (2) 23, 26, and trialist David Ferguson, 48.

Team

  1. Nick Liversedge
  2. Jamie Harwood
  3. Matty Robson
  4. Lewis Dodds
  5. David Ferguson
  6. Dan Groves
  7. Anthony Bell
  8. Stephen Capper
  9. Michael Rae
  10. Ben Wood
  11. Lewis Wing
  12. Daniel Moore
  14. David Vincent
  15. Chris Bell
  16. Mark Doninger
  17. Joe Simpson
  18. Marc Ellison

 

Shildon 5 Durham City 0

Pre-Season continued with the first home game of the new season with a 5-0 victory against Durham City.

Goalscorers: Dodds 9, Rae (2) 22, 37, Wing 23, Moore 80

Team

  1. Nick Liversedge
  2. Jamie Harwood
  3. Marc Ellison
  4. Lewis Dodds
  5. Bobby Moore
  6. Stephen Capper
  7. Anthony Bell
  8. Sam Hodgson
  9. Micky Rae
  10. Ben Wood
  11. Lewis Wing
  12. Mark Doninger
  13. Lewis Graham
  14. Chris Bell
  15. David Vincent
  16. Joe Simpson

Photos of the game can be found on flickr click here

Art Exhibition at Dean Street

To coincide with the visit of the Flying Scotsman to Shildon there are a series of events being held in the town.

At Shildon AFC there will be an art exhibition by local artist John Ashley, the clubhouse and bar will be open from 10am.

Taken from the Shildon Town Crier:-

Local artist, John Ashley, has risen to the challenge of the Flying Scotsman visit by arranging to exhibit his work at Shildon AFC on Saturday 23rd July, in the Shildon Town Football Club clubhouse. Born in Hartlepool, John joined the army as a military musician and served for 23 enjoyable years from the age of 16. John was always interested in art, but, sadly, always much too busy to pursue his interest to any great extent. However, a serious illness three years ago changed this. Left wheelchair bound and unable to work, John bought himself a set of water colours and, since then, has never looked back. After leaving the army, John at first settled in Darlington. However, a recent move to Shildon, has meant that he has found a new direction for his work. Inspired by the railway history of Shildon, his work has expanded and now encompasses this aspect of Shildon’s heritage. The full range of John’s work will be available to see free of charge on 23rd July at Shildon AFC. John said he would welcome an opportunity to talk to visitors about his work.

Pre-Season Friendly – Tow Law 0 Shildon 8

Shildon started pre-season with a 8-0  comfortable victory away at Tow Law on Friday 15th July 2016.  Shildon’s squad of 17 included David Vincent, Chris Bell, David Gorley all from the U18’s and trialist Joe Simpson. The Railwaymen  were ahead after 4 minutes when Paul Connor scored from close range. Just after half an hour Jamie Harwood hit the bar but the score remained the same up to the break.   In the 2nd half manger Gary Forrest  introduced  the youngsters into the game and they all put in  good performances.  Micky Rae made it 2 – 0 on 53 minutes and 6 more goals followed in the next 20 minutes.  After the match manager Gary Forrest said it was a good per season performance by the whole squad.

Goals coming from Connor 4, Greulich-Smith 54, Rae (3) 53, 59, 71, Moore (2) 65, 68, Bell 73.

Team

  1. Nick Liversedge
  2. Jamie Harwood
  3. Marc Ellison
  4. Lewis Dodds
  5. Bobby Moore
  6. Lewis Wing
  7. Anthony Bell
  8. Sam Hodgson
  9. Paul Connor
  10. Ben Wood
  11. Billy Greulich-Smith
  12. David Vincent
  13. Lewis Graham
  14. Chris Bell
  15. David Gorley
  16. Michael Rae
  17. Joe Simpson (Trialist).

The next friendly is at Dean Street on Monday 18th July against Durham City.

 

Photos from the game on Flickr click here

James ‘Hammy’ Glen Memorial Cup – Travel

Can anyone that is travelling to the James ‘Hammy’ Glen Memorial Cup in Scotland please pay either Russ Henderson of Susan Clarkson before the Supporters Club AGM on Sunday 17th July.

The cost of the trip is £ 45 which includes Bed & Breakfast. Additionally the bus will cost £10 and this is payable on the bus on the 23rd.

The hosts Kilbirnie Ladeside will be joined by Rutherglen Glencairn from the Super League First Division and Wishaw Juniors who have just been promoted from the Central First Division and were also the Division’s top scorers last season.

The format will be semi-finals followed by a third place play off and then a final.

The Semi Finals are between

Saturday 23rd July

  • Kick Off 1pm
  • Kilbirnie Ladeside v Wishaw Juniors
  • Kick off 3pm
  • Rutherglen Glencairn v Shildon

Sunday 24th July

  • Kick Off 1pm
  • Third Place Play Off
  • Kick Off 3pm
  • Final