Shildon are delighted to announce that the following players have today signed for the 2017/18 Season.
Lewis Dodds
Daniel Groves
Billy Greulich-Smith
Michael Rae
This follows on from the previous players who have re-signed for the 2017/18 Season, Sam Hodgson, Matty Robson and Adam Burnicle.
A Micky Rae hat trick gave Shildon all three points in the re-arranged game against Ashington because of playing Anthony Bell in the first game without international clearance.
Shildon were a goal up inside the first 2 minutes before adding a second before half time. Micky Rae completed his hat trick before substitute Lewis Wing added the fourth in injury time at the end of the game.
The win moves Shildon 11 points clear at the top of the Ebac Northern League Division One.
Full Match report to follow
Shildon AFC stay 5 points clear of Guisborough Town at the top of the league after defeating Durham City 3 – 1 at Consett’s ground on Saturday 6th February 2016.
After a comfortable 3 – 0 win against the same team just 4 days earlier, Shildon controlled most of the game today.
After an early shot from Durham’s Harvey Saunders was punched away by keeper Kyle Hayes, Shildon scored just after the half hour when a long ball from Lewis Dodds found Anthony Bell who turned his man and fired into the far corner of the net.
Before the break Dodds fired wide and shots from Ben Wood and Lewis Wing were well saved.
Half Time: Durham City 0 Shildon AFC 1
Shildon doubled their lead early in the 2nd half when Anthony Bell’s corner was headed past keeper Thomas Flynn by Micky Rae.
Just before the hour Rae was through but despite being brought down in the box by the keeper he squared to Ben Wood who fired into an empty net, but the goal was disallowed as the referee had already blown for a penalty. Up stepped Anthony Bell, but his spot kick was weak and saved by the keeper.
On the hour it was 3 – 0 and game over when Micky Rae’s powerful long range drive beat keeper Flynn.
With just 2 minutes remaining Youngster Harvey Saunders pulled a goal back for Durham. He nearly got a second with a great header which was brilliantly saved by Shildon keeper Kyle Hayes.
Final Score: Durham City 1 Shildon AFC 3
Goalscorers: Bell 33, Rae 49, 60.
Subs: Ellison for Dodds 72, Fryatt for Wing 76, Davis for Rae 76.
Bookings: (Y) Dodds 53.
Man-of-the-Match: Micky Rae
Shildon are clear at the top of the table but 3rd place Morpeth Town can still overtake them if they win all their games. Shildon are 11 points ahead of Morpeth who have 6 games in hand. The Railwaymen entertain 5th place title contenders Dunston UTS at Dean Street on Saturday 13th February.
Shildon ensured their progression in the FA Cup with a seven goal thrashing of local rivals Crook Town on Saturday.
A hat trick from man of the match Micky Rae (pictured scoring his first and Shildon’s second) was complemented by goals from Adam Rundle, Ben Wood, Mark Hudson and a late own goal to cap Crook’s miserable day but leave Shildon in seventh heaven.
Shildon will now travel south to take on Padiham of the Evo-Stick North, who were beaten 0-2 in their opening league match at home by Spennymoor Town on the same afternoon.
The Supporters Club is already taking names on a first come first served basis for the coach journey to cheer the lads on in the next round. Traditionally seats fill up very quickly, so get in touch by calling 07784 975451 as soon as possible to book your passage to Padiham on Saturday 30th August – just a fortnight away.
SHILDON: Finch, Harwood, Richardson (Emms), Hudson, Craddock, Atkin, Moore, Rundle, Rae, Wood (Garvie), Ruddy (Greulich-Smith). SUBS (not used): Brackstone, Hodgson, Taylor, Connor.
Photo: Tom Clegg