Author: Martyn Tweddle

Shildon AFC set up a Reserve side

Shildon AFC are delighted to announce that a Reserve side, affiliated to the Club will be playing in the Wearside League next season, subject to League approval.
 
This forms part of the Clubs plan over the next few years to have a side which bridges the gap between the First Team and the Academy, creating a pathway for promising young players and also giving players in the First Team squad minutes should they be coming back from injury and the like.
 
Wayne Claydon, Reserve Team Manager said “ As a Shildon lad I fully understand how much Shildon AFC means to the local community and the establishment of a Reserve side just reinforces those links and helps the Club with their overall ambitions. I feel privileged be given the opportunity to be Manager of the Reserves in their first season “
 
Darren Tait, Academy/ Reserve Director said “These are really exciting times to be involved with Shildon AFC & there is a lot of hard work still going on behind the scenes for the forthcoming season. The new reserve set up will set us apart from anything else that’s going on in the area & will provide a realistic opportunity for youngsters to progress from U18s football into adult football with Bishop Juniors FC & Shildon AFC Community FC being at the forefront for providing young players.” 
 
The following Facebook & Twitter pages have been set up to keep you up to date.
Twitter : @afc_shildon
 
 

Shildon AFC – Last Man Standing

Shildon Last Man Standing, Bundesliga.

Shildon have today launched Last Man Standing starting with the resumption of the Bundesliga.

The rules are as follows. 

1. £10 to enter
2. The split is 70% to the individual and 30% to the club.
3. Pick one team from the Bundesliga each week, if your team wins your through and you cant select the same team, If your team draws or loses your out.
4. Competition starts on Friday 15th may 2020.
5. Deadline for entries AND PAYMENT is 5pm on Friday 15th may 2020.
6. Failure to pay by this time results in forfeiting your place.
7. If your team is not in by the deadline of 5pm on Friday each week, a majority pick will be awarded.
8. If the competition is not won (no one is left) it will rollover and everyone is entitled to re-enter for £10.
9. Any new entries are £20
10. Remember: You don’t have to enter if you are not happy with the set up, rules or organisation.

On the Shildon AFC Facebook page a group has been created, if you would like to join, also you can contact Andrew Jinks via email at andrew.jinks@shildonafc.com

Good luck 👍

Alex White signs

We are delighted to announce the signing of Alex White after he was released by Whitby Town.

He played over 150 games at Centre Half for Whitby Town and was previously at a host of other clubs including, Jarrow Roofing, Washington, Spennymoor, Stranraer, Hartlepool, Gretna, Ilkeston & Workington.

Speaking to the website Alex said ” I am delighted to have committed my future to Shildon, it’s a club that have a very strong ambition to progress and win trophies and it is something I can’t wait to be a part of. I am looking forward to working with everyone at the club to try and achieve the targets set out. There are a lot of exciting things happening at the club”. 

Manager Daniel Moore added ” I am delighted Alex is joining the club. Like quite a lot of our players I have played with him and he gets what the goal is. He’s professional in his approach, a winner, a leader and will be fantastic for the club on and off the pitch”.

Help Shildon AFC and your community

Help Shildon AFC and help your community

These are extreme and unprecedented times for us all and firstly the thoughts of everyone at the Club are with those who have lost family and friends or indeed are struggling with social isolation. We wish to place on record our appreciation for the fantastic efforts of not only the amazing staff at the NHS but also the Care Workers in our community and other key workers who put their lives on the line every day.  Thank you!


Shildon AFC, like many other Clubs has been massively affected by this crisis but unlike many also were cruelly denied promotion which effected us financially and mentally.


We are a proud town and we will come back stronger but we need your help. We have had every revenue stream turned off over the last couple of months but we are still determined to build a team that you can be proud of and to invest in our ground to make the experience for players and supporters the best that it can be. 

We have lost the following;

– Gate receipts for the last 5 games which would have been higher than average given that we were on the verge of promotion 

– Bar and function income 

– Our contribution towards running Holiday courses for children in Shildon over the Easter Holidays 


We have to find the money to fund;

– Refurbishment and redecoration of the clubhouse

– New floors for the dressing rooms

– Repairs to our grounds maintenance equipment

– New goal posts

– Pitch maintenance works

– Repairs to the Hospitality suite roof 

– Repairs to the perimeter boards  


If you could help support us within this, no matter how little, that would be extremely appreciated, and in return we will give something back to you our community. We will donate 20% of the monies raised to our Club Charity, Team Solan, who provide an invaluable service to cancer sufferers and their families in Shildon and the surrounding areas.

Go Fund Link : Please Click Here to Support


We will also offer you the following;

£115 – 4 complimentary Tickets within our platinum suite 

£100 donation – One adult season ticket and a child for free 

£ 75 donation – Match Ball sponsor plus 5-pint cheques 

£50 a VIP day for 2 guests (free drink on arrival) entry to the platinum suite at half time for refreshments, 2 seats on the director’s row for the game.

We want to complete what we started last season and your help with raising vital funds will go along way to achieving this 

Many thanks

Shildon AFC 2019/20 Retained and Released List

The Club has been working hard over the last few weeks and  can confirm the following: 

Players currently Under Contract 
Aidan Heywood 
Jack Vaulks
Jordan Lavery
Chay Liddle 
Ben Trotter
Joe Posthill
Shaun Newbrook
Billy Greulich-Smith 

New contracts have been signed by;
David Palmer
Danny Craggs
Dean Thexton 
Dom Curl
Ben Reay 

Retained
Kurt Matthews 
Zak Atkinson 

New Signing
Michael Sweet

Released 
Dale Mulligan 
Aaron Duell

We would like to thank Dale and Aaron for their efforts over the course of the last couple of seasons. We wish them well on the next chapter of their football careers.

The Management Team and Chairman have been working hard behind the scenes and hope to announce another new signing over the course of the next week which they believe will improve a squad which was denied promotion last season by matters outside its control.

Michael Sweet signs

Michael Sweet has signed for us permanently, after being released by Blyth Spartans, on a 2 year contract.

Michael led the Spartans attack regularly last term with 30 appearances to his name with a goal return of five. He signed for Blyth Spartans in the summer after scoring 128 goals in four seasons at Consett AFC. 

We are delighted to secure Michael ahead of the new season to help with our promotion push as he is a proven goalscorer at this level.

Shildon AFC Management Team sign new deals

 
Shildon AFC can confirm that their Manager, Daniel Moore has committed to the Club for the next 2 years. Mark Hudson, his Assistant Manager is also staying as the Club seek to win promotion, having cruelly being denied a place in the Northern Premier League last season.
 
Chairman, David Dent said “ We have unfinished business and both Daniel and Mark want to see the project through. I’m delighted that they’ve decided to stay. They are still only young and I can see them managing Shildon AFC at a much higher level but for now it represents stability at the Club which is a cornerstone for most successful teams”
 
The Management team will be joined by a familiar face in Danny Craggs who is stepping into a Player Coaching role next season. 
 
Moore said “ Myself and Mark are delighted to commit to the club for another 2 years. We have worked hard, built a team and a fantastic dressing room alongside the vision of the chairman that would achieve promotion, unfortunately that has not happened…We move on !! This has made us even more determined to go one better next year alongside another crack at the Vase. We have lots of time to prepare and that began the minute the season stopped. We will be strengthening the squad that were brilliant last year as well as over seeing the set up of the new reserve team. 
 
All I ask is for the same support. The supporters and this club run through me and I will give everything I can to bring it success” 

2020/2021 Season Tickets & Admission Prices

We are pleased to announce Season Card & Admission prices for the 2020/21 season. It is anticipated that the Northern League Division One will remain a 20-team league due to the Football Association decision to void the 2019/20 season.

An early bird Season Card offer for all cards bought before 31st May is available where prices will remain the same as last season.

Adults – £ 90
Concessions – £ 50 (Over 65’s)
Child – £ 25 (Under 16’s)

This gives an approximate saving of 33% for the season and represents excellent value for our loyal season card holders 

*As last season with single game admission we can offer the same reduction for Livin tenants as our partnership grows. These Season Cards will now be priced at: –

Adults – £ 70
Concessions – £ 40 (Over 65’s)
Child – £ 20 (Under 16’s)

After the 31st May ticket prices will be

Adults – £ 100
Concessions – £ 60 (Over 65’s)
Child – £ 30 (Under 16’s)

And for Livin tenants

Adults – £ 80
Concessions – £ 50 (Over 65’s)
Child – £ 25 (Under 16’s)

For single matches our admission prices will remain the same as last season:

Adults – £ 7
Concessions – £ 5 (Over 65’s)
Child – £ 2 (Under 16’s)
Under 5’s – Free

*Discounted for Livin Tenants to: –

Adults – £ 5
Concessions – £ 4 (Over 65’s)
Child – £ 2 (Under 16’s)
Under 5’s – Free

* upon production of Tenant ID 

If you would like to purchase a season ticket please either DM the Facebook or Twitter pages or email to programme@shildonafc.com with your requirement.

Shildon AFC partner with Team Solan

Shildon AFC can announce a partnership with local cancer charity , The Solan Connor Fawcett family cancer trust , also known as Team Solan . Team Solan will become the Clubs Charity of the year for the following three seasons at least.

The partnership will see the Club promoting a range of fundraising events for Team Solan, a Charity game being played at Dean Street when restrictions are lifted and volunteers from the Club help with food deliveries to cancer patients in Shildon and the surrounding areas

David Dent, Chairman of Shildon AFC said “ I was inspired by Team Solans vision, drive and commitment to make a difference to members of our community who are suffering from this hideous disease. Shildon is a community club and if we can help people by inviting them to see a game or by making regular food deliveries then that’s the least we can do. We also want to help Mark achieve his ambitions for the charity to grow but be sustainable at the same time. It’s an absolute honour to help them “

Mark Solan, Chief Executive of Team Solan said “ We are absolutely thrilled at the prospect of working alongside Shildon AFC for the foreseeable future and we would like to say a huge Thanks to the chairman and the club for giving us this fantastic opportunity . We are confident that this exciting partnership will help us reach more local families who are facing a cancer diagnosis or dealing with a cancer bereavement and we already have strong links to the club with gaffer Danny Moore and former striker Paul Connor. Paul’s father is honoured in the charity’s name and Danny has supported us tirelessly for the last 3 years.“

If anyone is needing any advice or help , please contact us on admin@teamsolan.org.uk and we will deal with your referral in strictest confidence .

For more information on the Team Solan charity please visit website at the following address https://www.teamsolan.org.uk/