Category: News

May 30, 2022May 30, 2022

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.

May 25, 2022May 25, 2022

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/

May 23, 2022May 23, 2022

Vacancy – Head Grounds Person

Shildon AFC are a semi-professional football club playing in the PitchingIn Northern Premier League East (Step 4 of the National League System) and are looking to appoint a part-time head grounds person.

What are we looking for?

Work has already begun on the preparation of the playing surface for the 2022/23 season and the Club recognises the importance of ensuring the best possible playing surface for the first team.

The role is flexible and will help manage the team of volunteers who currently help to prepare and maintain the playing surface and associated grounds at Dean Street.

The role will be responsible for carrying out this work whilst adhering to the highest standards of Health and Safety.

Who are we looking for?

Anybody who has experience of the maintenance of a grass playing surface would be ideal along with the time to commit to the role. It would be ideal for somebody who is semi-retired, currently working part-time or who has the spare time to commit.

What’s in it for you?

An hourly rate of pay alongside a volunteer package will be negotiated with the successful applicant along with the knowledge that you play an important part in the potential success of the first team.

How to Apply?

Anyone interested in the role should email michaelwilson156@gmail.com, including a brief description of their experience and why they think they would be suitable for the role.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited along to Dean Street for a short interview and will be able to view the facilities and working environment.

Deadline for applications is 31st May 2022.

May 19, 2022May 19, 2022

2021/22 Season – Player Awards

It had been hoped to hold our annual player awards this Saturday but due to unforeseen circumstances this will now not be possible.

We are however delighted to announce the winners who will receive their awards after the testimonal game for Billy Greulich Smith, marking his 10 years of service, which will be taking place on 2nd July 2022 at Dean Street.

Your winners are: Congratulations to all the award winners and to the entire squad for a fantastic first season in the PitchingIn Northern Premier League East.

May 12, 2022May 12, 2022

Supporters Club – AGM

The Shildon AFC Supporters Club AGM will take place on Saturday 28th May 2022 at 2:00pm in Old Shildon Working Men’s Club.

All supporters are welcome to attend.

As well as holding the AGM, membership applications will also be available.

As a result of the membership’s vote to adopt a formal constitution, membership of the Shildon AFC Supporters Club is now charged on an annual basis. Membership is £5 Adults (over 18), £3 concessions and free for over 65s. Only current members will be able to vote at the club AGM. Membership renewals will be open from 28th May 2022 until 2nd September 2022.

For further details on the AGM or membership applications please contact Russ Henderson on 07538 789464.

May 9, 2022May 9, 2022

Retained & Released List 2022/23

Shildon AFC can confirm the retained and released list for the 2022/23 season in the PitchingIn Northern Premier League East:

Players Under Contract:

David Atkinson
Billy Greulich-Smith
Chay Liddle
Joe Posthill
Dean Thexton
Jack Vaulks
Alex White

Dominic Curl
Aidan Heywood
Kurt Matthews
Michael Sweet
Ben Trotter
Matthew Bateman

Released:

Shaun Newbrook

Sam Barker

We would like to thank those players released for their efforts for the Club, particularly Shaun who was instrumental in the Club winning the Durham Challenge Cup at the Stadium of Light in 2019.

Thanks should also go to Danny Craggs, who with Shaun, was part of our promotion winning squad and who has also left the Club following the end of the season.

You will always be welcome at Dean Street!

May 4, 2022July 17, 2022

Shildon AFC Appoint new Management Team

Shildon AFC are delighted to confirm that they have appointed Jamie Tunstall as Manager with Deano Browne joining him as his Assistant. They were previously in charge at Crook Town AFC.

Interviews with both Jamie and Deano will follow later this week.

The Club would like to thank everyone who applied for the post. Interest was extremely strong with some high calibre applicants.

Welcome to Shildon AFC Jamie and Deano.

May 2, 2022May 2, 2022

Shildon AFC and J Denham Metals forge sponsorship partnership

Shildon AFC are delighted to announce a new Club Partner, J Denham Metals, who will enjoy stadium naming rights.

J Denham Metals Ltd are a local independent metals company, having over 50 years experience, processing ferrous and non-ferrous metals and supplying products to steelworks and refiners both in the domestic and international markets.

The company name ”J Denham Metals’ will appear on the back of the home and away strips, and they will become the inaugural stadium sponsor at Dean Street which will be re-named the “J Denham Metals Stadium at Dean Street”. In addition J Denham Metals will support community initiatives planned by the Club with both parties keen to expand upon the work undertaken in the local community.

Club Chairman David Dent said “I couldn’t think of a better company to have stadium naming rights. J Denhams have grown substantially over the years, like us they have ambitions to be the best they can be. They are a Shildon success story and having met John he shares with me a desire to do more for our local community. The partnership gives him the platform to do this.”

John Denham said “Both myself and David are from Shildon and I was impressed with his vision for the Club and for the community. This gives me the opportunity to put something back into the town and also to partner with an ambitious Club”

The five year partnership starts on the 1st June 2022

https://www.jdenhammetalslimited.com/

Welcome to Shildon AFC.