Month: September 2019

Martin Gray leaves Shildon AFC

Martin Gray leaves Shildon AFC

The Club announces the departure of its Sporting Director, Martin Gray from Shildon AFC. Martin has left to focus on his Academy and other business interests.

The Club stated “ We are grateful for the blueprint Martin has set down for the future direction of the Clubs training regime and Academy structure. He has a wealth of experience which we have been fortunate to draw upon whilst he’s been at the Club and he has helped set the foundations for the next chapter in Shildon AFC’s history. We always knew that Martin would be employed by Shildon AFC for a limited period of time and we wish him all the best in his future career”

FINAL SCORE | Shildon 1 Seaham Red Star

Billy Greulich-Smith rescued a point in the 96th minute at home to Seaham Red Star.

Shildon had many chances in either half to gain all three points but it was a defensive mistake that let Daniel Wilson round the keeper to give Seaham the lead after 60 minutes.

Danny Craggs hit the post with a shot from outside the box and Aidan Heywood headed over from 4 yards as Shildon piled pressure on the Seaham goal.

Billy was then sent clear to score with the last kick of the match.

Full Time : Shildon 1 Seaham Red Star 1
Attendance : 363

MATCH PREVIEW | Shildon v Seaham Red Star by Josh Hart

Shildon look to return to winning ways at Dean Street

 

Following back to back away defeats on the road to Stockton and West Auckland Town respectively, Shildon will be hoping to get back on track against a Seaham Red Star side that currently sit 19th in the league.

 

Despite a much improved performance against high flying Stockton Town, The Railway Men have still failed to net in their last two outings, something manager Daniel Moore will look to see addressed this weekend.

 

Moore may be looking towards star forward Billy Greulich-Smith to continue the fine form displayed against Northallerton, which saw the striker bag a Hat-trick in a convincing 3-0 win.

 

With the away side leaking 23 league goals and picking up just 1 win all season, Shildon will be looking to ensure that they take maximum points against the relegation battling side, but cannot afford any complacency.

 

A 2-2 draw when the sides last met at Dean Street saw Shildon blow the 2-0 lead they secured in the opening 10 minutes.  Manager Daniel Moore will be hoping for a similar start when the sides meet on Saturday, but will also expect a higher level of concentration throughout, in-order to assure the 3 points

 

A win for Shildon could see The Railway Men move into the top 4, leapfrogging Guisborough Town, who face mid-table Newcastle Benfield.  

FULL TIME | Stockton Town 1 Shildon 0

It was a much improved performance by Shildon, but, Daniel McWilliams scored the only goal of the game to give Stockton a 1-0 win.

The goal came in the 25min when his shot was deflected past Shaun Newbrook.

In the second half Shildon put Stockton under constant pressure but couldn’t find the breakthrough.

Attendance : 486
Shildon Man Of The Match : Chay Liddle 

FULL TIME | West Auckland 4 Shildon 0

West Auckland outplayed Shildon at the Wanted stadium running out 4-0 winners.

Shildon were behind after 2 mins when Adam Mitchell scored from a Purewal cross.  Shildon had a couple of chances but went in at half time 1-0 down.

2 minutes int o the second half David Dowson scored after rounding Shaun in the Shildon goal. 5 minutes later Dowson scored again turning in a cross. Amar Purewal finished the scoring after 67 mins.

Full Time : West Auckland 4 Shildon 0

FULL TIME | Shildon 3 Northallerton Town 0

Shildon move up to third in the Northern League after a 3-0 victory over Northallerton Town at Dean Street.

Billy Greulich-Smith scored a hat-trick to give Shildon all three points. Two penalties in the first half, the first for a foul on Danny Craggs the second a hand ball in the box, were both despatched first to the left and then right by the striker.

In the second half a further penalty was saved by the Northallerton keeper to deny his hat-trick.  Aidan Heywood then cleared off the line with 15 minutes to go to keep the lead intact.

Billy’s hat-trick was complete on the 85th minute as he rounded the keeper to finish into the empty net.

Full Time : Shildon 3 Northallerton 0
Man Of The Match : Billy Greulich-Smith

Attendance : 352 

Shildon Supporters Club AGM

The supporters club will be holding its AGM in the Blue Diamond Social club on Sunday 29th September 2019 at 10:45am.

This will also be the last chance to join or renew your membership for the 2019/20 Season.

All members and non-members are welcome to attend.