Author: Martyn Tweddle

New Signing |Kurt Matthews

The 4th signing of the season is Kurt Matthews

Kurt who can play on either wing or as a central striker has spent the last 2 seasons at Newton Aycliffe. As a schoolboy he also played at Leeds United

Speaking to the website Daniel Moore said of the signing ” Kurt is an ambitious young player that will grow and develop with us and is keen to make an impact at the club. His pace and athleticism in wide and central areas gives us a great option going forward “

On both of today’s signings he said ” I’m delighted to get Chay and Kurt on board and look forward to working with them. I think we have assembled a group now that should be challenging  for promotion so it’s down to the staff and the players to deliver that. “

Welcome to the club.

Chay Liddle signs for the Railwaymen

Chay Liddle has agreed to sign for Shildon AFC from Marske United.

The defensive midfielder becomes the third pre-season signing,

Chay signed for Marske United from Billingham Synthonia in the summer of 2017, is an intelligent defensive midfielder who reads the game well. He played a key part in their title-winning campaign of 2017/18.

His previous clubs also include Spennymoor Town & Guisborough Town.

Shildon Manager Daniel Moore said “Chay seems to have been around forever but at 27 he still has the best years ahead of him. He is professional in his approach and he understands what it takes to win trophies and promotion. He will add very good qualities down the spine of the team.”

Welcome to the club Chay.

Shildon AFC Supporters Club, Dean Street spruce up weekend @shildonfans



Shildon AFC Supporters Club is calling for volunteers who can spare any amount of time to help with the club’s annual spruce up in preparation for the coming season.

The weekend spruce up will take place on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th  June, from 9am onwards each day.

The weekend will involve a general clean up around the ground as well as painting of the perimeter boards.

Volunteers are asked, wherever possible to bring along any spare tins of white paint they may have, paintbrushes and rollers.

Equipment will also be provided for those who cannot bring any along.



Aidan Heywood agrees new long term contract

We are delighted that Aidan Heywood has agreed to a new long term contract with Shildon AFC.

Aidan was last season Supporters player of the year, Managers player of the year and Players player of the year.

He made 39 appearances scoring 5 goals and had several man of the match performances including the Durham Challenge Cup Final against South Shields.

Shildon AFC Pre-Season Friendlies 2019/20

We will open our pre-season fixtures on Thursday 4th July at Dean Street with a 7:30pm kick off against Shildon BR who last season were Durham Minor Cup, Norman Wright Cup, Weardale Cup and Alan Britton Cup winners.

On Saturday 6th July we will again welcome Hartlepool United to Dean Street, Kick Off 3pm.

Our first away fixture will take place on Thursday 11th July at Hall Lane, Willington with a 7:30pm kick off.

Jason Ainsley’s Spennymoor Town will be the next visitors to Dean Street on Tuesday 16th July, Kick Off 7:30pm

The supporters club are running a coach to our next away match against Carlton Town from Nottingham who play in the Northern Premier League Division One East on Saturday 20th July, Kick Off 3pm. If you would like to travel please see either Paul or Russ to book your place.

Middlesbrough Under 23’s will be the next visitors to Dean Street on the 24th July, 7:30pm kick off before we travel the short distance to Crook Town on Saturday 27th July to play our final pre season game with a 3 o’clock kick off.

Transfer Listed : Brad Hird

Brad Hird has asked to be placed on the transfer list which we have reluctantly agreed to as he wants more game time next season.

Signed from Durham in March 2018, Brad has made 41 appearances scoring 7 goals.

Brad is a contracted player and in the first instance could enquiries be directed to Martin Gray.

We wish Brad all the best in his future career.

New Signings for the 2019/20 Season

We are delighted to announce that Danny Craggs & Jordan Lavery have both signed for the club for the 2019/20 Season.

Central Midfielder Danny brings a wealth of experience signing from Consett. Last season he scored 21 goals from 46 appearances. Danny also won the FA Vase while at Dunston.

Jordan is a strong tackling left sided player and a good passer of the ball, previously with Sunderland RCA & Consett

Shildon AFC Manager speaking to the website said “The signings of Danny and Jordan will add experience and guile to a relatively young squad that finished the season well.

Danny is a player that I’ve played with and against and always admired his quality, attitude and professionalism, his desire to win trophies and the want for a new challenge is a great match with the club.

Jordan is a hungry lad with great quality and is one of the best left sided defenders in the league who wants to challenge himself and play as high as possible which is why he has taken on the task to help get the club promoted. “

Welcome to the Club Jordan & Danny

Shildon AFC Supporters Club trip to Whitby

For all those who are booked on the bus to Whitby for the Supporters Club Trip it will be departing from the Car Park behind the Royal George on Saturday 18th at 10:30am and leave Whitby to return to Shildon at 8pm.

The price for the trip will be £5 for members and £8 for non members. There are still a few seats available. If you would like to travel please contact either Russ Henderson or Paul Mulley.