The postponed fixture between Sheffield FC and Shildon AFC has been rearranged for Tuesday 5th April 2022 at the Tuffnels Home of Football Stadium – kick-off 7:45pm.
Hospitality Suite – Marske United FC (19/03/22)
Due to a late cancellation the hospitality suite for the Markse United game this coming Saturday (19th March 2022) is now available so why not book and enhance your matchday experience.
Hospitality includes entry to the ground (inlcuding a free programme) and the hospitality suite. Within the private suite, we offer a fully stocked fridge throughout the game (which can be tailored to guest requirements), the suite has a match viewing area and live BT sports can be shown on the television screen. There is a choice of meals for guests (choice must be the same for the whole group) and includes: homemade pizzas, hand cut chips, indian banquet, chinese, and traditional english dishes (e.g. fish and chips).
The cost for the day (1:00pm – 5:30pm) is £400 and up to 10 guests can attend.
Booking must be made by the end of today (Tuesday 15th March 2022) – and a 50% deposit must be paid. Please contact: briarave@hotmail.co.uk
Matty Bateman Loan Deal Extended
We can confirm that goalkeeper Matthew Bateman’s loan deal with Ebac Northern League Division 1 side Redcar Athletic FC has been extended to the end of the 2021/22 season.
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
Matty Bateman Goes On Loan
We can confirm that goalkeeper Matthew Bateman has gone on a one month loan deal to Ebac Northern League Division 1 side Redcar Athletic FC.
Thexton Signs New Deal
Shildon AFC is delighted to announce that Dean Thexton has signed a new deal with the Club (subject to FA approval). Dean signed for the Club in January 2020 from Newton Aycliffe and has made 52 appearances to date scoring 27 goals. The new deal runs until the end of the 2022/23 season (with a further 1 year option).
Quarter-Final Fixture Confirmation
We can confirm that the date of the quarter-final of the ‘Frank Pattision’ Challenge Cup is:
Tuesday 15th February 2022, 7:30pm, Dean Street, Shildon
Admission for the game will be £6 Adults, £4 Concessions, £5 Students (with valid ID).
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/