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.
An Evenly Matched Affair
Shildon AFC are still 3rd in the league after an enthralling evenly matched 2 – 2 home draw against top of the league side West Auckland Town on Saturday 28th February 2015.
In front of a big crowd, Shildon nearly scored in the 1st minute when Jamie Harwood found Lee Scroggins but his shot was well blocked with his body by keeper Dan Lowson.
West scored a minute later with their first attack of the game when Lewis Galpin found ex Shildon forward Craig Ruddy, who looked suspiciously off side, for him to put the ball past keeper Kyle Hayes.
Shildon came slowly into the game and were level on 24 minutes when Lee Scroggins found Paul Connor whose cool right footer beat keeper Lowson. Connor had the ball in the net again, but the goal was ruled off side by the assistant referee.
On 33 minutes West’s Craig Ruddy’s shot was deflected wide for a corner, then Daryll Hall headed just over the bar. Shortly after, Shildon’s keeper Kyle Hayes pulled off two great saves, the first from Alex Francis and then from Mattie Moffat, before the ball was eventually cleared off the line.
Half Time: Shildon AFC 1 West Auckland Town 1
Early in the 2nd half it was end to end stuff but not many clear cut chances, with Mattie Moffat firing over the bar just before the hour.
Shildon went behind for the 2nd time on 71 minutes when Micky Tait fired into the area for top notch poacher Mattie Moffat to poke the ball home.
The lead was short lived as the Railwaymen were level minutes later when Paul Connor put in a brilliant cross from the right and Mark Doninger blasted a cracking goal into the roof of the next from close range.
Shildon were reduced to 10 men on 80 minutes when Sam Hodgson received his 2nd yellow card, and with the one man advantage West’s player/manager Steven Skinner send central defender Daryll Hall into the attack in the quest for the winner. But with just 3 minutes remaining this move nearly backfired on him as Shildon’s Mark Doninger crossed to the unmarked Adam Rundle, but he headed wide with the goal at his mercy.
Final Score: Shildon AFC 2 West Auckland Town 2
Goalscorers: Connor 24, Doninger 77.
Subs: Richardson for Chapman 46, Rundle for Emms 75, Ellison for Wood 81.
Bookings: (R) Hodgson 80 (Y) Emms 75, Moore 90.
A hard fought game between two evenly matched sides. In the end a draw was a fair result. After today’s results West have been knocked off the top of the league with Guisborough taking over the top spot. They have 67 points and played 33 games. West, in 2nd place are on 66 points and played 32 games, whilst Shildon are 3rd on 63 points but have only played 29 games. The league title is still wide open.
Team
1) Kyle Hayes
2) Jamie Harwood
3) Lee Chapman
4) Lee Scroggins
5) Darren Craddock
6) Daniel Moore
7) Mark Doninger
8) Sam Hodgson
9) Paul Connor
10) Ben Wood
11) Chris Emms
Subs
12) Adam Rundle on for Emms
14) Darren Richardson on for Chapman
15) Carl Jones
16) Marc Ellison on for Wood
17) Lewis Graham
Goals
Connor, Doninger
Bookings
Yellow – Moore, Emms,
Red – Hodgson
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Shildon AFC league title challenge takes a knock.
Shildon AFC league title challenge took a knock on Wednesday 11th February 2015 when they were beaten 2 – 0 at Newcastle Benfield.
With both teams playing open football there were chances at both ends with Shildon’s keeper Kyle Hayes making good saves from Michael Riley and Paul Brayson, with Benfield keeper Andrew Grainger stopping a Bobby Moore drive.
On 36 minutes Bobby Moore hit the bar from a corner before a soft penalty was awarded against Darren Richardson. Grayson’s penalty kick was brilliantly turned onto the post by Shildon keeper Kyle Hayes. A minute later however, he had no chance when captain Grayson was clean through and he lifted the ball over him for 1 – 0 to the home side.
Half Time: Newcastle Benfield 1 Shildon AFC 0
Shildon were more effective in the 2nd half with Mark Hudson firing just over the bar , and keeper making two good stops from Ben Wood.
Benfield were awarded a hotly disputed second penalty for a foul by Mark Hudson on 71 minutes, but this time Brayson managed to beat Hayes from the spot.
Both side continued to create chances but the score remained the same, with Benfield slightly edging the game on the night and deserved to win.
Final Score: Newcastle Benfield 2 Shildon AFC 0
Subs: Emms for Doninger 66, Connor for Rae 77
Bookings: (Y) Wood 38, Hodgson 90.
After the match manager Gary Forrest said “In the first half I thought we were flat but we picked up in the second half and until the second penalty came along we looked like we could have scored and got something out of the game
Team
1) Kyle Hayes
2) Jamie Harwood
3) Darren Richardson
4) Mark Hudson
5) Liam Atkin
6) Daniel Moore
7) Mark Doninger
8) Sam Hodgson
9) Michael Rae
10) Ben Wood
11) Billy Greulich-Smith
Subs
12) Paul connor on for Rae
14) Lee Chapman
15) Jack Taylor
16) Chris Emms on for Doninger
17) Darren Craddock on for Atkin
Bookings
Wood
Hodgson
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The weather played havoc with the league fixtures on Saturday 31st January 2015 with only Shildon’s away match at Ashington and West Allotment Celtic v Billingham Synthonia going ahead.
The Railwaymen are now 6th in the league with games in hand on all the teams above them after they ground out a 2 – 1 win at The Colliers.
Shildon opened the scoring on just 4 minutes when a left footer from Ben Wood flew into the roof of the net beating keeper Kyle Barnard.
Shildon could have extended their lead through Paul Connor and Mark Doninger, before Ashinton came more into the game and looked threatening. Tony Stephenson blasted over, Andrew Johnson went close and ex Shildon player Ben Christensen was denied by keeper Kyle Hayes.
Ashington pressure finally paid off on 39 minutes when captain Andrew Johnson beat two defenders in style and smashed the ball from 20 yards past Kyle Hayes for 1 – 1.
Half Time: Ashington 1 Shildon AFC 1
Shildon manager Gary Forrest’s harsh half time talk must have made an impression as Shildon were a far better outfit in the 2nd half, taking the lead on 56 minutes when a free kick from Lee Chapman was fired in from close range by ex Ashington player Liam Atkin.
In the 2nd half Ashington were restricted to only two chances. On 75 minutes Marc Walton blasted just over and in time added on Kyle Hayes saved at point blank range from Andy Ferrell.
For Shildon Mark Hudson, Ben Wood, Mark Doninger, Michael Rae and Billy Greulich-Smith all threatened, but the score remained the same.
Final Score: Ashington 1 Shildon AFC 2
Goalscorers: Wood 4, Atkin 56.
Subs: Chapman for Richardson 46, Rae for Connor 69, Emms for Doninger 73.
Bookings: (Y) Atkin 18.
After the match manager Gary Forrest said “This wasn’t a very good game of football. The playing conditions were quite difficult, with an uneven playing surface and strong winds, it was never going to be a classic, but in the end we ground out a result”.
The league title is still wide open, with several clubs still in the hunt. Shildon’s next 4 games in February could have a big influence. On Wednesday 11th February the Railwaymen are away to Newcastle Benfield. Then they have 3 home games. On Saturday 14th February they entertain high flyers Marske United, and then play Sunderland RCA on Saturday 21st February, followed by local rivals West Auckland Town on Saturday 28th February.
Team
1) Kyle Hayes
2) James Harwood
3) Darren Richardson
4) Mark Hudson
5) Liam Atkin
6) Darren Craddock
7) Mark Doninger
8) Sam Hodgson
9) Paul Connor
10) Ben Wood
11) Billy Greulich-Smith
Subs
12) Lee Chapman on for Richardson
14) Chris Emms on for Doninger
15) Michael Rae on for Connor
16) Jack Taylor
17) John Brackstone
Goals
Ben Wood
Liam Atkin
Bookings
Liam Atkin
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Shildon closed the gap on the league leaders with a excellent 1-0 win at North Shields. The only goal of the game can a quarter of an hour into the second half when Billy Greulich-Smith headed in from a Mark Hudson corner.
Match Report to follow..
In front of a large crowd of 513, which included supermac Malcolm Macdonald, the Railwaymen started the stronger with both Ben Wood and Billy Greulich-Smith just missing the target.
On 23 minutes Paul Connor was through but was pulled back by the last man John Parker, who was yellow carded.
Minutes later Connor’s shot was cleared off the line by Parker.
At the other end, Darren Craddock was lucky not to receive a yellow card for blocking off Gareth Bainbridge.
Half Time: North Shields 0 Shildon AFC 0
After Shildon’s Kyle Hayes made a great stop on 56 minutes with his feet from Dean Holmes, Shildon scored the only goal of the game on the hour when a left wing corner from Mark Hudson was headed in by Billy Greulich-Smith.
Shields pressed for the equaliser with both Dean Holmes and John Parker firing wide, before Gareth Bainbridge’s shot was punched away by keeper Kyle Hayes.
In a game of few real scoring chances, there was little to choose between the two sides.
After the match manager Gary Forrest said “I thought we put in a hard working team performance. We kept our shape, worked hard and were solid throughout. Coming here and winning is a good result for us, as Shields had only been beaten once at home in the league before today’s game”.
1) Kyle Hayes
2) Jamie Harwood
3) Darren Richardson
4) Mark Hudson (c)
5) Darren Craddock
6) Liam Atkin
7) Mark Doninger
8) Sam Hodgson
9) Paul Connor
10) Ben Wood
11) Billy Greulich-Smith
Subs
12) Lee Scroggins on for Doninger
14) Lee Chapman on for Paul Connor
15) Chris Emms
16) Jack Taylor
17) Craig Ruddy
Goals
Billy Greulich-Smith
Yellow Card
Ben Wood
Man Of The Match
Sam Hodgson
Venue
Daren Persson Stadium
West Percy Road
North Shields
Tyne & Wear
NE29 6UA
Match Day
24th January 2015
Kick Off: 15:00
Admission Prices
Adult – £ 6.00
Concession – £ 3.00
Current League Position – 1st ENL1
P 26 W 18 D 3 L 5 F 58 A 28 Pts 57
Last Match Played
17th January 2015 – FA Vase 4th Round
North Shields 4 Consett 1
Last time we met
10th September 2014
Shildon 3 North Shields 2
Facts
Founded: 1992
Nickname: The Robins
Record Attendance: 12,800 v South Shields 1936
Joined Northern League: 2004/05
Home Colours: Red Shirt, Shorts & Socks
Away Colours:
Website: http://www.northshieldsfc.co.uk
Twitter: https://twitter.com/NorthShieldsFC
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NSFCtherobins?fref=ts
Another Good Win
Shildon AFC entertained 5th place Jarrow Roofing on Saturday 17th January 2015 and despite only winning 2 – 1 they should have won by a far greater margin.
In his match review before the match, Roofers manager Richie McLoughlin, who tipped Shildon to win the league, said he would not be intimidated by the size of the challenge facing his side today. He said Shildon are a top club with top players. He said his game plan was to stop Shildon playing. Well, it didn’t go to plan, as Shildon controlled the game from the kick off.
The Railwaymen started strong and had 3 early chances from Mark Doninger, Mark Hudson and Micky Rae, before Roofer’s Malcolm Morien was through but keeper Kyle Hayes saved brilliantly with his feet.
Against the run of play Roofers went 1 – 0 up on 36 minutes when a cross from the left was fired home from close range by Paul Gardiner.
Just before the interval Roofers keeper Andrew Hunter made two great saves from Micky Rae and Billy Greulich-Smith.
Despite having nearly all the possession the Railwaymen went in at half time a goal down.
Half Time: Shildon AFC 0 Jarrow Roofing 1
More early pressure from Shildon saw keeper Hunter punch over a Billy Greulich-Smith bender. The keeper was having a blinder.
Shildon kept pushing forward and it finally paid off on 53 minutes when a Ben Wood cross bounced out to Mark Doninger who fired in the loose ball.
It was one-way-traffic with Roofers keeper making another good save from Micky Rae. In a 10 minute period Shildon had 8 chances to take the lead.
On 66 minutes, in an isolated Roofers attack, No 9 Malcolm Morien fired over from 6 yards out, their only effort in the whole of the 2nd half.
The Railwaymen took a deserved lead on 71 minutes when a cross from the left by Lee Chapman was put into his own net by keeper Andrew Hunter.
Before the end both Micky Rae and Paul Connor could have increased Shildon’s lead.
After the match manager Gary Forrest said “Although it was a bumpy playing surface, we still dominated the play. Although we went behind, we kept plugging away, just like we did against Newton Aycliffe last week, and we were worthy winners. Their keeper pulled several great saves to keep the score respectable. We still should have won by a far greater margin”.
Team
1) Kyle Hayes
2) Jamie Harwood
3) Darren Richardson
4) Mark Hudson
5) Carl Jones
6) Mark Doninger
7) Daniel Moore
8) Sam Hodgson
9) Michael Rae
10) Ben Wood
11) Billy Greulich-Smith
Subs
12) Paul Connor on for Rae 80′
14) Chris Emms
16) Lee Scroggins
17) Lee Chapman on for Richardson 46′
18) Liam Atkin on for Jones 44′
Bookings
Harwood 69′, Wood 84′
Goals
Doninger 53, Chapman 71