Michael Sweet signs

Michael Sweet has signed for us permanently, after being released by Blyth Spartans, on a 2 year contract.

Michael led the Spartans attack regularly last 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 ahead of the new season to help with our promotion push as he is a proven goalscorer at this level.

Shildon AFC Management Team sign new deals

 
Shildon AFC can confirm that their Manager, Daniel Moore has committed to the Club for the next 2 years. Mark Hudson, his Assistant Manager is also staying as the Club seek to win promotion, having cruelly being denied a place in the Northern Premier League last season.
 
Chairman, David Dent said “ We have unfinished business and both Daniel and Mark want to see the project through. I’m delighted that they’ve decided to stay. They are still only young and I can see them managing Shildon AFC at a much higher level but for now it represents stability at the Club which is a cornerstone for most successful teams”
 
The Management team will be joined by a familiar face in Danny Craggs who is stepping into a Player Coaching role next season. 
 
Moore said “ Myself and Mark are delighted to commit to the club for another 2 years. We have worked hard, built a team and a fantastic dressing room alongside the vision of the chairman that would achieve promotion, unfortunately that has not happened…We move on !! This has made us even more determined to go one better next year alongside another crack at the Vase. We have lots of time to prepare and that began the minute the season stopped. We will be strengthening the squad that were brilliant last year as well as over seeing the set up of the new reserve team. 
 
All I ask is for the same support. The supporters and this club run through me and I will give everything I can to bring it success” 

2020/2021 Season Tickets & Admission Prices

We are pleased to announce Season Card & Admission prices for the 2020/21 season. It is anticipated that the Northern League Division One will remain a 20-team league due to the Football Association decision to void the 2019/20 season.

An early bird Season Card offer for all cards bought before 31st May is available where prices will remain the same as last season.

Adults – £ 90
Concessions – £ 50 (Over 65’s)
Child – £ 25 (Under 16’s)

This gives an approximate saving of 33% for the season and represents excellent value for our loyal season card holders 

*As last season with single game admission we can offer the same reduction for Livin tenants as our partnership grows. These Season Cards will now be priced at: –

Adults – £ 70
Concessions – £ 40 (Over 65’s)
Child – £ 20 (Under 16’s)

After the 31st May ticket prices will be

Adults – £ 100
Concessions – £ 60 (Over 65’s)
Child – £ 30 (Under 16’s)

And for Livin tenants

Adults – £ 80
Concessions – £ 50 (Over 65’s)
Child – £ 25 (Under 16’s)

For single matches our admission prices will remain the same as last season:

Adults – £ 7
Concessions – £ 5 (Over 65’s)
Child – £ 2 (Under 16’s)
Under 5’s – Free

*Discounted for Livin Tenants to: –

Adults – £ 5
Concessions – £ 4 (Over 65’s)
Child – £ 2 (Under 16’s)
Under 5’s – Free

* upon production of Tenant ID 

If you would like to purchase a season ticket please either DM the Facebook or Twitter pages or email to programme@shildonafc.com with your requirement.

Shildon AFC partner with Team Solan

Shildon AFC can announce a partnership with local cancer charity , The Solan Connor Fawcett family cancer trust , also known as Team Solan . Team Solan will become the Clubs Charity of the year for the following three seasons at least.

The partnership will see the Club promoting a range of fundraising events for Team Solan, a Charity game being played at Dean Street when restrictions are lifted and volunteers from the Club help with food deliveries to cancer patients in Shildon and the surrounding areas

David Dent, Chairman of Shildon AFC said “ I was inspired by Team Solans vision, drive and commitment to make a difference to members of our community who are suffering from this hideous disease. Shildon is a community club and if we can help people by inviting them to see a game or by making regular food deliveries then that’s the least we can do. We also want to help Mark achieve his ambitions for the charity to grow but be sustainable at the same time. It’s an absolute honour to help them “

Mark Solan, Chief Executive of Team Solan said “ We are absolutely thrilled at the prospect of working alongside Shildon AFC for the foreseeable future and we would like to say a huge Thanks to the chairman and the club for giving us this fantastic opportunity . We are confident that this exciting partnership will help us reach more local families who are facing a cancer diagnosis or dealing with a cancer bereavement and we already have strong links to the club with gaffer Danny Moore and former striker Paul Connor. Paul’s father is honoured in the charity’s name and Danny has supported us tirelessly for the last 3 years.“

If anyone is needing any advice or help , please contact us on admin@teamsolan.org.uk and we will deal with your referral in strictest confidence .

For more information on the Team Solan charity please visit website at the following address https://www.teamsolan.org.uk/

Introducing… Andrew Jinks

I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself to yourself, in my short time of being with Shildon AFC I have realized how much of a vital role the club and all of their partners play in the local and extended community, each is as important as each other and I think it’s vital that we continue to support one and other in any way shape or form, particularly in these difficult times that we are living through.My task is to create more bespoke partnership opportunities for all of our partners to enhance the value of each sponsorship for both parties.

I know how important it is that both parties give something a little more than sponsorship. I am confident that we can offer you not only a bespoke package either as an organisation or as a life long fan but in addition the opportunity to contribute to our Academy and the creation of opportunities and support that the Club is providing to all sections of our community some of which represent the most vulnerable

I have worked on a matchday sponsor package which will be offered to all partners over the year, this will include entry ground and the new hospitality suite, within the suite, we can cater for a two-course meal for a table of ten and a fully stocked fridge throughout the game, the suite will have a game viewing area and will be showing live scores on our TV from 3pm- 5pm.

We will also be offering a breakfast partner package that will include a group of partners who will be present a few times over the year, in this meeting there will be an opportunity to discuss cross-promotion and business opportunities

I hope to meet all of our partners in the near future and get to know each individual, together as a community we have the opportunity to come out of Covid-19 together, helping each other to grow.

I will be in touch over the coming weeks to have a chat with you but if there’s any issues that you would like to discuss in the meantime please hesitate to call or email

Thanks Andrew Jinks – Shildon AFC partnership manager and football development officer.

To Contact email : andrew.jinks@shildonafc.com

Shildon AFC – Community support during Covid-19

Shildon AFC are providing support to the vulnerable members of our  local community with a delivery service 
 
The Club will provide help to supporters and wider members of the community through a delivery service from DBS checked Club officials who can do shopping trips, pick up prescriptions or simply be on the other end of a phone should anyone need to have a chat 
 
The service is completely free of charge and anyone who needs any help please contact Norman Smith on 07500 874505

Letter to the FA

A joint letter signed by more than 60 clubs, including Shildon, across the country has today been sent to the Football Association questioning the decision to void the season at steps three to six of non-league, and at various levels of the women’s game.

Please see below a copy of the letter:

 

 

FA decision to terminate Season 2019/20

Today we have learned of the FA’s decision that the National League in which we compete at Step 5  should be ended with immediate effect and that all results will be expunged meaning no promotion or relegation 
 
This is very cruel on Shildon AFC as I firmly believe we would have gone onto win promotion and go into play at a level the Club has never played at before. 
 
As Chairman I’m absolutely devastated by this news but I’m more concerned for  everyone else associated with the Club, our volunteers, supporters, sponsors and not least of all our Management Team and Players who have been absolutely outstanding all season and I feel deserved so much better than today’s decision 
 
We have invested heavily this season, in terms of money but also  in time and effort which has all been wasted. Now is not the time to make decisions on what happens next, it’s the time to thank everyone for  your support and superb efforts throughout the course of a season in which we were 80% through and 10 points ahead of 4th. Let’s not forget those facts!!
 
There are bigger problems that we are currently facing at the moment so please stay safe and take care