Author: Michael Wilson

Shildon sign defender Toby Pascoe

Shildon AFC are delighted to announce the signing of Toby Pascoe.

Defender, Toby was awarded the Young Player of the Year last season at Crook Town AFC in his first season in adult football.

Shildon AFC Manager, Jamie Tunstall said:  “I’m really pleased Toby has joined us for this season.  He’s a proper old fashioned full back whose an outstanding defender and very capable in possession.  He had an outstanding first season in men’s football and has loads more developing still to come. He quickly became a fans favourite last season and won the young player of the year award which shows how well he did. I’m delighted I get to keep working with him. 

Toby’s first interview with Wilf Tray is available here:

Welcom to Shildon AFC.

 

Luke Page signs for the Railwaymen

Shildon AFC is delighted to announce the signing of Luke Page.  Luke started his football career at Easington and was there for 2 years playing in the Wearside League ultimately gaining promotion to the Northern League and winning the Shipowners Charity Cup.  He then moved to Sunderland RCA for 2 years where the club finished fourth in both seasons, the highest the club had ever finished.  A move followed to Dunston UTS FC where winning the Cleator Cup was a notable sucess.  The following season saw a return to Easington where unfortunately a leg break curtailed his season.

Jamie Tunstall, Shildon AFC Manager said “When Luke’s name was first mentioned to me I got excited straight away and is somebody who I thought could be a big asset for Shildon. He has played at this level at Dunston which is a big plus as he knows the league. He had a nasty injury last year but when I met him, I could see his determination to show he still had what it takes at this level. If we can get Luke back to his best which I’m sure we will and he’ll be given every chance, we’ve got a top top player on our hands”.

Watch Luke’s first interview with Wilf Tray here:

Alex Curran signs for Shildon AFC

Shildon AFC is delighted to announce the signing of goalkeeper Alex Curran.  Alex has signed from National League North side Blyth Spartans and has experience of playing in the Northern League since the age of twenty.  Former clubs include Ryton, Whickham, Tow Law & most recently Blyth Spartans.  He was selected in the Vanarama Team of the week on his National League North debut with a clean sheet at  home to Brackley Town.

Jamie Tunstall, Shildon AFC Manager said “I’m delighted to welcome Alex to the club.  Right from our initial conversations I got a good feeling about his character and felt like he’d be a great fit for our dressing room.  Alex comes with plenty of experience and has played in the National League North last year so will be a big asset to us as a football club”.

Watch Alex’s first interview with Wilf Tray here:

Welcome to Shildon AFC.

Jon Weirs Joins the Railwaymen

Shildon AFC is delighted to announce the signing of Jon Weirs.  Jon is an attacking midfielder who likes like to beat players and pick a pass.  He is a former scholar at Hartlepool United following which he gained four years experience in the Northern League with Seaham Red Star, Whitley Bay and Sunderland Ryhope CW (2 spells).   He won the 21/22 Durham Challenge Cup with Sunderland Ryhope CW.

Shildon AFC Manager, Jamie Tunstall said “Jon is a really exciting player who Deano (Browne) and I saw plenty of last year. He was the standout player on a couple of occasions against us and really impressed.  He’s a player who can play centrally or out wide and I’m sure the fans will love watching him play.  He’s had four good years of northern league football and he’s really hungry go and prove he’s ready for the next step”. 

See Jon’s first interview with Wilf Tray here:

Welcome to Shildon AFC.

 

 

Bateman signs new Deal

Shildon AFC are delighted to announce that Matty Bateman has signed a new deal with the Club.  The deal is a 1 year contract with a one year option.

Matty arrived from Bishop Juniors FC in October 2019 and has been an integral part of Shildon AFC reserves recent success and has made a number of appearances for the first team.  He spent part of last season on a sucessful loan spell at Redcar Atheltic FC.

Congratulations your new deal.

 

Season Tickets 2022/23

Shildon AFC is pleased to announce that applications for 2022/23 season tickets are now open.  This coming season will represent our second season in the PitchingIn Northern Premier League East, following a top five finish, and a play-off game last season.

As a Club we are conscious of the current economic climate and we have tried to keep the prices as competitive as possible.  There is also an opportunity for fans to take advantage of a special discount which will only apply until the end of June 2022.

The Club has progressed immensely over the last 18 months with new developments to the facilities at Dean Steet, however we need the support of you, the fans, if we want to keep progressing and developing the club.

Prices for season tickets are available at the discounted price of:

Adults – £ 125
Concessions – £ 85

And for Livin tenants 

Adults – £ 95
Concessions – £ 65

These prices will increase by £10 from the 1st July 2022.

Once you have selected your ticket(s) requirements we will be in touch to authorise and arrange payment (For Livin Tenants your tenancy number will be required).

The application form is available from the front page of the website and from here:

Application Form (This will open a page in your browser).

We will also be looking at setting up drop-in sessions at the football club where season tickets can be purchased before the end of June 2022.

Gate prices for the 2022/23 season will be £9 for adults, £6 for concessions, £5 for students (with a valid ID), and for under 14s it’s free (with an accompanying adult).

New Coaching Staff Join the Railwaymen

Shildon AFC is delighted to announce the appointment of two new coaches, Carl Boyce as First Team Coach, and Iain Longstaff as Goalkeeper Coach.

Carl worked as a football coach in America for two years before returning to the UK In 2016.  Since then he has coached for York City Academy, Darlington Youth and Darlington Railway Athletic.  He achieved his UEFA B badge in 2018.

Carl commented “after speaking with Jamie and Deano it was an easy decision to come on board and I’m very much looking forward to meeting the lads and getting on the grass”.

Jamie Tunstall, Shildon AFC Manager said “ I’m delighted to welcome Carl to Shildon. He’s been quite sought after and when watching him work I’ve always been impressed by him. He’s another type of character like Deano (Browne) and I who is young and hungry and eager to succeed.  He’s got good coaching qualities that can fit in with what we’re trying to bring to the club and I know the lads will really like working with him.” 

Iain has worked as a goalkeeping specific coach from junior level through to senior level for fifteen years. He was part of Durham County U18’s coaching team for over ten years who won the Northern Counties cup five times in a row.  He played a key role in the Birtley Town coaching team that gained promotion to the Northern League in 2017.  After success with Birtley he moved to Seaham Red Star in the Northern League Division 1 where he spent one season before moving to Jarrow FC in 2020.  He was then approached by Newcastle Blue Star, spending the 2021/22 season as their goalkeeper coach.

Iain commented “once I was approached by Jamie and Deano it was an easy decision to the join the Club, I’m looking forward to the challenge and working with the lads.”

Jamie said, “I’m really excited to start working with Iain. He was recommended to me by a couple of different goalkeeper coaches and from our first conversation I got a good feeling.  We’ve spoken a few times now and he’s really excited to get to work and I’m sure he’ll be a great asset for us.”

Welcome to Shildon AFC, Carl and Iain.

Lee’s of Durham – Official Travel Partner

Shildon AFC are delighted to announce that Lee’s of Durham (formerly Enterprise Travel) will once again be our official Travel Partner Sponsor for the 2022-23 season.

Lee’s Coaches will provide VIP transport to all the club’s away matches for our second season in the PitchingIn Northern Premier League East Division.

Having a professional company to transport players and officials proved to be an essential part of away match preparation for last season and ensured players arrived relaxed and ready for the game.  

Further information on Lee’s of Durham can be found here: https://www.leescoaches.co.uk/