Category: News

Greulich Smith & Atkinson Sign New Deals

Shildon AFC are delighted to announce contract extensions for both Billy Greulich Smith and David Atkinson.

Billy has signed an extended contract which will take him up till the end of the 2022/23 season with a 1 year option (subject to FA approval).  Billy signed for Shildon on the 19th January 2012 and has made 337 appearances for the club scoring 167 goals.  This means Billy will have served over 10 years with the Club and a testimonial is planned during the 2022/23 pre-season to celebrate his time at the Club.  Further details will be announced in due course.

 

David, signed for the 2021/22 season has agreed to an extension to his contract with the Club which takes him till the end of the 2022/23 season with a 1 year option (subject to FA approval).  David has made 30 appearances to date scoring 2 goals.

 

 

Both are key players for the Club moving forward and we are delighted that they have signed new deals.

Vacancy – Community Development Officer

Shildon AFC are looking to appoint a Community Development Officer to work with people of all ages in the community, listen to and develop their ideas with them. Identify funding streams for the CIC to carry out community work, create new volunteer opportunities, and work alongside the board, volunteers, and coaches to create new opportunities and enrichment activities for the community within the club grounds and community garden.

Further details and how to apply can be found here:  https://indeedhi.re/34qgbSH

Thanks from Shildon Alive & Shildon AFC

Following our appeal during the week for donations to Shildon Alive we are pleased and grateful for the  response from those attending our game on Saturday against Lincoln United.

Paula Nelson, Project Co-ordinator from Shildon Alive said “A massive thanks to all of the supporters, staff and directors of Shildon AFC for the extremely generous donation of food for our crisis support parcels.  Many folk are really struggling at the moment and often come to us hungry and low. Your acts of kindness means we can help them in a very practical way and make them feel supported by their community.”

David Dent, Chairman of Shildon AFC said “We are proud of our relationship with Shildon Alive and as a community club we are delighted that through our supporters, staff & players, we’ve been able to help those in our community that need support.”

More information on Shildon Alive can be found here:  www.shildonalive.org.uk/

 

Construction Works at Dean Street

There are currently building works being undertaken at Dean Street for the community garden and the new changing block.

This means that there are a number of excavations around the ground.

There have been a several instances over the past few days, where children have been accessing the ground – this is obviously unsafe for them and causes issues for the club. 

Please ensure that you remind children that Dean Street is private property and is currently unsafe to access unsupervised.

Thank you.

Food Bank Donations – 29th January 2022

Shildon AFC are looking for donations to give support to the Shildon Alive Food Bank. We are asking that donations are made at our home game on the 29th January 2022 against Lincoln United.  Shildon Alive will be at the game and would be grateful for the following items in particular:
 
Jam
Tinned fruit
Rice pudding
Beans
Tinned meat (hotdogs, meatballs, corned beef)
Tuna
Pasta
Any packet mixes
Noodles
Pasta in sauce
Macaroni
Chunky soups & broths
UHT milk
 
All donations are much appreciated – many thanks for your support.