Category: News

Shildon AFC | Andrew Jinks

Shildon AFC are delighted to announce the appointment of Andrew Jinks as Partnership Manager and Football Development Officer 
 
Andrews role is integral to the Clubs community work and will help bring about a range of sponsorship opportunities for our partners as we look to progress through the leagues.
 
Andrew, a UEFA B qualified coach,  has previously played and coached in the Northern League as well as in the United States and has over 15 years experience of working within schools and academies. 
 
Andrew said “I’m really excited about the prospect of working with Shildon AFC and was impressed with the Chairman’s vision and ambition for the Club. I aim to build on the good work the Club has done with the local community and set up a variety of community led programmes. I also intend to engage with both new and existing partners and sponsors and look to offer them bespoke packages which offers real value and a great match day experience”

NEW SIGNING | Michael Sweet on loan from Blyth Spartans

Michael Sweet has joined on loan until the end of the season from National North side Blyth Spartans.

Sweet has led the Spartans attack regularly this term with 30 appearances to his name with a goal return of five. He signed for Blyth Spartans in the summer after scoring 128 goals in four seasons at Consett AFC. 

We are delighted to secure Michael for the rest of the season to help with our promotion push. He’s a proven goalscorer at this level and will go straight into the squad for our game against Seaham Red Star on Saturday (Subject to League Registration).

We would like to thank Blyth Spartans for their co-operation in making this deal happen.

Supporters Club Meeting with David Dent

On Friday 21st February in the Blue Diamond Social Club, Shildon AFC Chairman David Dent, Director Alan Boddy & New Academy Director Darren Tait, will address fans on the current situation on and off the field as well as providing an insight into what will be required should the club gain automatic promotion from the Northern League.

Anyone interest in going along, whether a current supporters club member or just interested in learning about the future plans for the club are requested to arrive by 6:50 for a 7pm start.

The supporters club meeting will be held immediately after.