Shildon move up to 6th with a 3-2 victory at home to Seaham Red Star.
Nathan Steel scored twice in 2 minutes to give Shildon the perfect start within 10minutes. Ben Trotter then added a third just before half time.
In the second half Curtis Coppen scored and then Paul Gardiner further reduced the deficit to 3-2. Coppen was then sent off for a second yellow card.
Man of the Match : Nathan Steel
FT : Shildon 3 Seaham Red Star 2
We are pleased to announce that Bryan Wood will be taking up the position of Goalkeeper Coach, with immediate effect.
Bryan has become a great addition to the club since he first joined, both on the field and off. He has demonstrated he is an accomplished goal keeper before recently suffering an injury resulting in a few months on the side line. Overall he is a great player to have around the club and his attitude and professionalism is exemplary.
Bryan has expressed his pleasure in being chosen for the role stating :
“I’m relishing the opportunity of working alongside a brilliant management team in Daniel and Mark. This is a fantastic opportunity for me and means I put my Football Coaching and Performance qualifications to good use”
Shildon took all 3 points away to league leaders Consett
Zak Atkinson scored his first goal for the club since his move from Ashington after 2 minutes to give the visitors the perfect start.
Billy Greulich-Smith scored his 5th goal in his last 6 games to seal the win after 66mins heading in from a few yards out. Nathan Steel could of made it 3 but former Shildon stopper Kyle Hayes saved in the 92nd minute.
FT Consett 0 Shildon 2
It has been mutually agreed that Jack Blackford has been placed on the Transfer List.
All enquiries for the player are to be made direct to the Chairman, David Dent.
Shildon came from a goal down to beat Newcastle Benfield at Sam Smith’s park.
Dale Pearson gave Newcastle Benfield the perfect start after 2 minutes with a volley from 20 yards that flew into the top corner of the net.
Shildon then had a few chances in the first half with new signing Zak Atkinson twice going close and Brad Hird with a header from close range.
Straight from the restart Shildon were level when Atkinson went down the right and crossed for Hird to level from close range.
Billy Greulich-Smith then went through the centre of the Benfield defence to make it 2-1 after 65 mins.
Nathan Steel finished the scoring in the 88th minute with a neat turn and finish to cap a very good team performance.
You may see some new faces appear on match days in the coming weeks as we support Shildon AFC’s emerging talent.
This allows the under 18’s to play league matches as well as train with the first team to help them develop as players and develop their skills.
Some names you may have seen up to now are :
Oscar Eckley-Aldsworth, Mason Hurworth, Steven Johnson and from this week Lewis Waters.