Shildon are now 20 points behind league leaders North Shields after a 2-0 defeat to fellow title contenders South Shields.
Gavin Cogdon gave South Shields the lead in the first half.Carl Finnigan added the second with virtually the last kick of the match. Lewis Wing came closest for Shildon hitting a post from a free-kick in the second half.
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The spoils were shared as Shildon drew 2-2 with Morpeth Town.
Morpeth took the lead through Henderson in the first half, with Matty Robson equalising just minutes after.
In the second half a mix up in defence gave Taylor the chance to make it 2-1, but again Matty Robson equalised from the Penalty spot after Reid handled the ball in the box.
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Matty Robson’s penalty in the first half was enough to give Shildon all 3 points against West Allotment Celtic
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Shildon AFC Social Club will be hosting an evening with Kevin Stonehouse on Friday March 24th to raise funds for Cystic Fibrosis.
Tickets are priced at £2.50 each and that includes a Pie & Pea supper.
Kevin is a former professional footballer who played as a striker for Blackburn Rovers, Huddersfield Town, Blackpool, Darlington, Carlisle Utd and Rochdale. His professional record is as follows
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979–1982 | Blackburn Rovers | 85 | (27) |
| 1982–1984 | Huddersfield Town | 22 | (4) |
| 1984–1986 | Blackpool | 56 | (19) |
| 1986–1989 | Darlington | ? | (?) |
| 1988 | → Carlisle United (loan) | 3 | (0) |
| 1989–1990 | Rochdale | 14 | (2) |
New Shildon AFC manager Daniel Moore has brought in striker Adam Burnicle from West Auckland as his first signing for the club.
Daniel says he is delighted to have signed a player with a proven goal scoring record at this level and is also a signing with a view towards the future.
Subject to FA clearance Adam will be in the squad for tomorrow’s game away to West Allotment Celtic.
Welcome to the club Adam.
The Shildon AFC Supporters club are running a bus to the Northern League fixture against West Allotment Celtic on Saturday 18th February.
The bus will be leaving from the football ground at 1:15pm on Saturday.
If you would like to travel on the bus please contact Winnie on 0778 497 5451 asap to book your seat.
Seats are still available for the bus to South Shields. The Supporters club are subsidising the cost of travel for the bus on Saturday 25th February.
Prices for the trip will be £4 for Adults and £2 for Concessions.
Can anyone who is wishing to travel please contact Winnie on 0778 497 5451 asap to book your seat.
Today’s game against Ryhope CW has been called off due to a waterlogged pitch.
