If you are using iPhone or iPad click here
[fsg_gallery id=”76″]
Tag: Celtic Nation
ENL 1 – Celtic Nation Result
A Comfortable Win
Shildon AFC had a very comfortable 6 – 0 away win at relegated Celtic Nation on Saturday 18th April 2015.
If was one way traffic from the kick off with Mark Doninger opening the scoring on 16 minutes with a long range drive from outside the box.
Ten minutes later a great four man move was finished off in style by Billy Greulich-Smith whose shot rocketed into the roof of the net.
Just 3 minutes later Mark Doninger scored the goal of the day, maybe the goal of the season with a brilliant overhead scissor kick, giving keeper Andrew Casson no chance.
Just before the break Chris Emms put Ben Wood through and he poked the ball past keeper Casson.
Half Time: Celtic Nation 0 Shildon AFC 4
Early in the 2nd half Mark Doninger fired over the bar, before Daniel Moore was brought down in the box, but the ref. waived play on.
Celtic were a better team after the break with Lewis Graham saving from No 9 Simon Tucker.
On 72 minutes Mark Doninger got his hat-trick when Jason Blackburn put his through and he beat the advancing keeper.
Celtic were becoming frustrated and resorted to committing far too many fouls with 5 players receiving yellow cards.
On 81 minutes Celtic’s Shaun Dixon brought Adam Rundle down in the box for a penalty which Rundle converted with ease for 6 – 0.
Final Score: Celtic Nation 0 Shildon AFC 6
Goalscorers: Doninger 16, 29, 72, Greulich-Smith 26, Wood 40, Rundle 81.
Subs: Rundle for Wood 40, Blackburn for Greulich-Smith 62, Chapman for Brackstone 74.
Bookings: (Y) Moore 55.
After the match manager Gary Forrest said “We came here and did what we had to do, that is win the game. If we can win our last 3 games then we will win the league, but we cannot afford any slip ups”.
ENL 1 – Celtic Nation Preview
Venue
Gillford Park Stadium
Off Pettril Bank Road
Carlsile
Cumbria
CA1 3AF
Match Day
18th April 2014
Kick Off: 15:00
Admission Prices
Adults £TBA
Children £TBA
Current League Position – 21st ENL1
P 38 W 6 D 7 L 25 F 46 A 105 Pts 25
Last Match Played
15th April 2015 – ENL 1
Crook Town 0 Celtic Nation 0
Facts
Founded: 2004
Nickname:
Record Attendance: 1,019 V Spennymoor 22/03/2014
Joined Northern League: 2009-10
Home Colours: Green and white hoop shirt, green shorts and green and white hoop socks
Away Colours:
Website: http://www.celticnationfootballclub.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Celtic_NationFC
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CelticNationFC
Supporters Club Coach to Celtic Nation
The Supporters Club coach to Celtic Nation will depart from outside the George at 09:45 am on Saturday 18th April.
The bus is fully booked so only people with pre-booked seats will be able to travel on the coach.
ENL1 – Celtic Nation Travel Details
The Shildon Supporters Club will be running a bus to Celtic Nation on the 18th April.
Can anybody wishing to travel to see the game please see either Winnie in person on match days or by calling her on 07784975451.
Alternately you can call Russ on 07538789464 and he will pass on any bookings. Please try to book well in advance. This gives us time to book a larger bus if necessary as we do try to accommodate everyone where possible.
Celtic Nation Result ENL 1
A Comfortable Win
Shildon AFC finally played a league game on Saturday 8th November 2014 when they entertained Celtic Nation and were worthy 4- 1 winners. After six cup ties from their last eight games, the Railwaymen were keen to get back into league action. They took an early lead on 7 minutes when Ben Wood hooked the ball home through a crowd of players in the box. Minutes later a Micky Rae cross was put through his own goal by Tyler Bowman for 2 – 0. It was one way traffic in the 2nd half and just after the hour man-of- the-match John Brackstone’s curling free kick from outside the box gave keeper Andy Casson no chance. With 3 minutes remaining Celtic’s No 9 Jonathan Allan pulled a goal back, but Shildon restored the 3 goal lead just before the final whistle when a long cross from Adam Rundle was headed in by Paul Connor.
Final Score: Shildon AFC 4 Celtic Nation 1
Goalscorers: Wood 7,Own Goal, Brackstone 62, Connor 90.
Bookings: (Y) Moore 36.
Subs: Rundle for Wood 66, Connor for Rae 68, Chapman for Emms 76.
Man-of-the-Match: John Brackstone.
Team
1) Kyle Hayes
2) Jamie Harwood
3) Darren Richardson
4) Mark Hudson
5) Darren Craddock
6) John Brackstone
7) Daniel Moore
8) Mark Doninger
9) Michael Rae
10) Ben Wood
11) Chris Emms
12) Paul Connor on for Rae
14) Sam Hodgson
15) Lee Chapman on for Emms
16) Liam Atkin
17) Adam Rundle on for Wood
Goals : Wood, Emms, Connor, Own Goal
Pictures Courtesy of Tom Clegg
[fsg_gallery id=”47″]
Celtic Nation ENL1 Preview
By Archie MacKay
Almost exactly two months ago, on Wednesday 10th September, Shildon won an entertaining midweek game by the odd goal in five against Division One newcomers, North Shields. It was the last time the Railwayman played a home match in the Northern League.
In the intervening fourteen games, the side has played just four league matches, all of which were on their travels. Tomorrow league action returns at last to Dean Street with last season’s runners up, Celtic Nation, the visitors.
The Cumbrian club have experienced a fairy tale ride like no other non-league side over the past couple of seasons, transforming from rags to riches, only to return equally rapidly to the traditional togs of semi-professional strugglers.
When the club, financed by American-dwelling Scots-Irish multi-millionaire, Frank Lynch failed to capitalise on their cash and star player injection by winning promotion, the money dried up, the club was sold back to former chairman Steve Skinner, players moved on and the hardcore of the club was left to pick up the pieces and build again for this season.
It has proved a testing time for the Nation, who have struggled to come to terms with their fall from superstardom. Forced to rebuild late in the pre-season they currently languish in 18th place in the league but remain capable of causing trouble to any side, as 3rd placed Dunston learned to their cost in midweek.
Shildon could do worse than keep Nation’s 1-0 win on Tuesday night at the forefront of their minds tomorrow as they look to pick up points in their own campaign to win this year’s title; the visitors’ afflictions should not be taken as a guarantee of an easy time for the Railwaymen.
Billy Greulich-Smith remains a doubt as he recovers from an injury sustained at Stourbridge in the FA Cup. Carl Jones has also been recovering from a knock but is close to full fitness. Several members of the squad who have not been featuring recently received a run out in the 4-0 away win in the Durham Challenge Cup in midweek and Chris Emms in particular made a strong case for inclusion this weekend.
Tomorrow also sees Shildon AFC Development Centre’s Under 10s enjoy a matchday experience at Dean Street as special guests of the first team. The youngsters will lead their senior colleagues onto the pitch prior to kick off. Please show them your support.
Kick off tomorrow is at 3pm. Admission is £6 adults, £4 concessions and under 12s are admitted free with a paying adult.
