The Supporters Club will be running buses to the Durham Challenge Cup semi-final game away to Hartlepool United. Although no date has been arranged yet, the tie has to be played the week preceding Saturday 2nd March
If you would like to travel with the Supporters Club please contact Paul Mulley (Tel. 07704 828 522) to book your seat.
SHILDON AFC manager Daniel Moore will celebrate two years in charge at the Ebac Northern League club this month.
Moore signed a three year contract with the club back in January 2017 and took the club to forth position in the Northern League in his first season and third in his second. He also took Shildon to the FA cup forth qualifying round last season and won the Cleator Cup.
Aged 34, Moore is a young, driven and increasingly experienced manager who believes in giving the clubs emerging talent an opportunity on the pitch, whilst maintaining a strong performing squad. An ethos which has seen the club climb to sixth position in the league table with 12 games to go.
The anniversary falls within weeks of reaching 500 games played for the club and 100 games managed.
Moore said : “I am proud of how far the team has come in the past two years and more so in the last six months. There have been changes both on the pitch and off the pitch which ultimately improve individual and team performance. I am already taking steps to secure a solid start to the next season and I am looking forward to the challenges ahead”
David Dent, chairman of Shildon AFC added : “ Daniel has made a great start to his managerial career and we have now put a structure in place where he can only continue to improve. Daniel is aware of the level of investment that is going into the Club as we seek to achieve our ambitions on and off the pitch and he has a major part to play in realising those objectives. I think now we are starting to see the results of this on the pitch and I’m hopeful that this is just the beginning “
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Shildon are into the semi final of the Durham Challenge Cup with a 6-1 victory over Consett at Dean Street.
In the squad were 9 players under the age of 21 with 17 year old Mason Hurworth impressing from the start.
Ben Trotter (9 mins) opened the scoring with a header from a Matty Robson only for Luke Carr to equalise after 22mins. Brad Hird was then fouled in the box and Billy Greulich-Smith restored the advantage.
In the second half David Palmer added the 3rd, Brad Hird the 4th and Nathan Steel the 5th. Steven Johnson then produced some great play to beat his man and set up Ben Trotter to finish the scoring.
FT Shildon 6 Consett 1
Shildon move up to 6th with a 3-2 victory at home to Seaham Red Star.
Nathan Steel scored twice in 2 minutes to give Shildon the perfect start within 10minutes. Ben Trotter then added a third just before half time.
In the second half Curtis Coppen scored and then Paul Gardiner further reduced the deficit to 3-2. Coppen was then sent off for a second yellow card.
Man of the Match : Nathan Steel
FT : Shildon 3 Seaham Red Star 2
We are pleased to announce that Bryan Wood will be taking up the position of Goalkeeper Coach, with immediate effect.
Bryan has become a great addition to the club since he first joined, both on the field and off. He has demonstrated he is an accomplished goal keeper before recently suffering an injury resulting in a few months on the side line. Overall he is a great player to have around the club and his attitude and professionalism is exemplary.
Bryan has expressed his pleasure in being chosen for the role stating :
“I’m relishing the opportunity of working alongside a brilliant management team in Daniel and Mark. This is a fantastic opportunity for me and means I put my Football Coaching and Performance qualifications to good use”
Shildon took all 3 points away to league leaders Consett
Zak Atkinson scored his first goal for the club since his move from Ashington after 2 minutes to give the visitors the perfect start.
Billy Greulich-Smith scored his 5th goal in his last 6 games to seal the win after 66mins heading in from a few yards out. Nathan Steel could of made it 3 but former Shildon stopper Kyle Hayes saved in the 92nd minute.
FT Consett 0 Shildon 2
It has been mutually agreed that Jack Blackford has been placed on the Transfer List.
All enquiries for the player are to be made direct to the Chairman, David Dent.
Shildon came from a goal down to beat Newcastle Benfield at Sam Smith’s park.
Dale Pearson gave Newcastle Benfield the perfect start after 2 minutes with a volley from 20 yards that flew into the top corner of the net.
Shildon then had a few chances in the first half with new signing Zak Atkinson twice going close and Brad Hird with a header from close range.
Straight from the restart Shildon were level when Atkinson went down the right and crossed for Hird to level from close range.
Billy Greulich-Smith then went through the centre of the Benfield defence to make it 2-1 after 65 mins.
Nathan Steel finished the scoring in the 88th minute with a neat turn and finish to cap a very good team performance.
You may see some new faces appear on match days in the coming weeks as we support Shildon AFC’s emerging talent.
This allows the under 18’s to play league matches as well as train with the first team to help them develop as players and develop their skills.
Some names you may have seen up to now are :
Oscar Eckley-Aldsworth, Mason Hurworth, Steven Johnson and from this week Lewis Waters.