THE FA CELEBRATES EMIRATES FA CUP GOALSCORERS ON CUP FINAL BALL – Adam Burnicle #EmiratesFACup

THE FA CELEBRATES EMIRATES FA CUP GOALSCORERS ON CUP FINAL BALL

 

Players from across the football pyramid will have their names at the heart of this season’s Emirates FA Cup Final.

The FA has placed the names of 137 goalscorers from this season’s competition on the Nike Ordem V, Cup Final ball to be used at the 137th edition of the showpiece fixture.  The Ball For All celebrates players from Step 6 of the National League system through to the Premier League, who all share the accolade of being a goalscorer in the world’s oldest domestic cup competition.

The names included represent goalscorers from every round, beginning at the Extra Preliminary Round through to the Semi Finals and also include a selection of the season’s most memorable and impactful strikes.

Among the names represented on the Ball For All are:

 

  • Liam Pullen of Chipping Sodbury Town, whose strike in the Extra-Preliminary Round was the club’s first ever goal in the competition.
  • Noah Keats, whose goal in the Fourth Round Qualifying saw Truro City become the first Cornish side to reach the First Round Proper since 1969.
  • League One Wigan Athletic’s Will Grigg, whose strike against Manchester City sealed a famous Fifth Round victory.
  • Alexis Sánchez and Willian, who both scored decisive goals for this season’s finalists.
  • Adam Burnicle for his strikes against Banbury United

 

Andy Ambler, The FA’s Director of Professional Game Relations, said: “One of the most special things about The Emirates FA Cup is that a goalscorer in the Extra-Preliminary Round shares the same accolade as some of football’s most famous names. Over three thousand goals have been scored in this season’s competition, from all levels of the football pyramid and the 137 from across the country are representative of all who have contributed to this season’s competition.”

Liam Pullen, Chipping Sodbury Town FC, who will also have the accolade of presenting the match ball ahead of kick-off, said: “To have played and scored in my club’s first ever Emirates FA Cup match back in August was a dream come true and was one of the highlights of my career to date. It’s an honour for my name to feature on the Ball For All and to be asked to carry it out at Wembley Stadium ahead of the Final is going to be extra special. I’m really looking forward to the experience and will be very proud to be representing all of the players who have scored in this season’s competition.”

At the close of the season, The FA will have distributed a total of £14.6 million in competition prize money to the 737  competing teams.

 

The ‘Ball For All’

–          The FA has placed the names of 137 goalscorers from this season’s competition on the Cup Final ball to be used at the 137th edition of the showpiece fixture.  The Ball For All celebrates a selection of players from Step 6 of the National League system through to the Premier League, who all share the accolade of being a goalscorer in the world’s oldest domestic cup competition

–          The names have been selected to include goalscorers from every round, beginning at the Extra Preliminary Round through to the Semi Finals, with a national spread across the country and also include a selection of the season’s most memorable and impactful strikes

–          We have selected Adam Burnicle from Shildon AFC for his goal in the Third Round Qualifying as one of the 137 names.

Talk in with Andy Campbell at Shildon AFC Social Club

There will be a talk in with former Middlesbrough FC Striker Andy Campbell on Friday 18th May, 8pm Start

Entry is free and all are welcome to attend.

Born in Middlesbrough, Campbell started his career with his hometown team Middlesbrough, whom he left for Cardiff City for £1m. Some of his career highlights include scoring against Manchester United in the FA Cup in a 2–0 win for Middlesbrough, and also playing for his country at under 21 level. His Cardiff career got off to an explosive start, scoring 6 times in his first 4 appearances. He scored once on his debut against Northampton, twice on his third appearance against Blackpool and a hat-trick in his fourth appearance against Oldham. Overall, he had two fairly productive years at the beginning of his spell at Ninian Park, including a fine lob over goalkeeper Chris Day at the Millennium Stadium to give Cardiff a play-off victory over Queens Park Rangers to put them into the Football League Championship.

May Half Term Football Course in Shildon

The Foundation of Light are delighted to announce that we will be running a two day football course at Shildon Sunnydale Leisure Centre during the May Half Term holidays for 5-14 year olds.

Two day football course – Thursday 31st May and Friday 1st June, 10am-3pm for 5-14 year olds – £20 per child

To book your child’s place or for more information call 0191 5515191 or 0191 5515077. Alternatively, you can book online via the following link:

https://www.foundationoflight.co.uk/sports-coaching/school-holiday-sports-courses/

The last two courses have been well attended and we expect places to fill up fast. Book now to avoid dissapointment.

ENL1 RESULT | Shildon 3 Ryhope CW 2

Shildon finished 3rd in the Ebac Northern League Division One after a 3-2 victory against Ryhope CW at Dean Street.

Carl Jones scored to give Shildon the lead 7 minutes into the game. Just before half time Stephen Ramsey scored to send the teams in level at half time.

2 minutes into the second half Billy Greulich-Smith gave Shildon the lead heading in from close range. Matty Robson then ran the full length of the pitch to score and make it 3-1. Stephen Ramsey then scored his second of the game to make the final score Shildon 3 Ryhope CW 2.

ENL1 RESULT | Ryhope CW 1 Shildon 3

Shildon produced an excellent performance after going a goal down to Ryhope.

Three goals in 5 minutes turned the game after James Ellis gave Ryhope the lead.

The 1st was an own goal from Ben Riding, the second was from Billy Greulich-Smith with a towering header from a corner and then from a Billy Cross, Jamie Harwood finished the scoring from close range.

Our last game of the season is this Saturday against Ryhope, Kick off 3pm

ENL1 RESULT | Whitley Bay 0 Shildon 6

Shildon can still finish in 3rd place after a 6-0 victory away to Whitley Bay and West Auckland’s defeat at Ryhope CW.

Both of Shildon’s games in hand are against Ryhope CW, away this Thursday and at home on Saturday.

Tonight’s goalscorers were Billy Greulich-Smith, Daniel Moore, Kyle Patton, Sam Hodgson, Marc Ellison and an own goal.

ENL1 RESULT | Newcastle Benfield 4 Shildon 2

Shildon conceded four goals in the second half to give all the points to Newcastle Benfield.

Dan Groves and Billy Greulich-Smith gave Shildon a great start and send them in at half time 2-0 up.

In the second half Benfield’s goals were scored by Jake Orrell, Paul Brayson and two from Scott McCarthy.

NEXT FIXTURE : Whitley Bay (A) on Monday evening, Kick Off 7:30pm