Tag: New signing

Jon Weirs Joins the Railwaymen

Shildon AFC is delighted to announce the signing of Jon Weirs.  Jon is an attacking midfielder who likes like to beat players and pick a pass.  He is a former scholar at Hartlepool United following which he gained four years experience in the Northern League with Seaham Red Star, Whitley Bay and Sunderland Ryhope CW (2 spells).   He won the 21/22 Durham Challenge Cup with Sunderland Ryhope CW.

Shildon AFC Manager, Jamie Tunstall said “Jon is a really exciting player who Deano (Browne) and I saw plenty of last year. He was the standout player on a couple of occasions against us and really impressed.  He’s a player who can play centrally or out wide and I’m sure the fans will love watching him play.  He’s had four good years of northern league football and he’s really hungry go and prove he’s ready for the next step”. 

See Jon’s first interview with Wilf Tray here:

Welcome to Shildon AFC.

 

 

Sam Barker signs for Shildon

Shildon AFC are delighted to welcome Sam Barker to Dean Street, after the former Pickering Town man penned a deal over the last couple of days.

Sam is a creative midfielder who has impressed when playing against Shildon for both Pickering Town and Garforth Town and is available to be picked for the squad travelling to Stockton Town FC on New Year’s Day. 

His previous clubs include Harrogate Railway, Harrogate Town (U23s), Garforth Town and Pickering Town.

Manager, Daniel Moore said “Sam has been a player who has been on our radar for a while now. His attributes are something we have been looking to add to the squad since the summer. He is a young hungry player that has the desire to play at the highest level and has attracted interest from teams higher up the pyramid. I’m delighted he has joined us and have no doubt that he will be a success at the football club”

Chairman David Dent welcomed Sam to the Club, “Sam is exactly the type of player that we are looking to attract to the Club. He’s young, hungry and wants to play at a higher level. He’s been watched by the management team for sometime and I’m delighted that he’s joined us. I’m sure he will do really well” 

Shildon AFC TV caught up with Sam for a chat after his contract signing:

NEW SIGNING – Will McCamley Joins Shildon AFC

We are delighted to announce that Will McCamley has signed a contract to join Shildon AFC.
 

Will started with the South Shields Academy side between 2017 and 2019 and his performances there earned him a move to Championship side Huddersfield, he joined Hyde United on loan briefly but was quickly recalled by Huddersfield.  He then rejoined South Shields on loan.

Will has joined Shildon AFC on a one-year deal with a one-year option.

Will said “I’m very happy to sign for Shildon AFC and I’m looking forward to playing football again in front of fans with this ambitious club”.

Manager Daniel Moore, delighted with the signing said ”Will has come in during pre-season and has added something different to what we have in the squad. What has impressed me most is his attitude and his desire to play football. His quality on the ball and his direct running will give us a different option but he can play in a number of positions. I really am excited to see what he can bring to the club over the coming months.”

Welcome to Shildon AFC Will.

 

 

Alex White signs

We are delighted to announce the signing of Alex White after he was released by Whitby Town.

He played over 150 games at Centre Half for Whitby Town and was previously at a host of other clubs including, Jarrow Roofing, Washington, Spennymoor, Stranraer, Hartlepool, Gretna, Ilkeston & Workington.

Speaking to the website Alex said ” I am delighted to have committed my future to Shildon, it’s a club that have a very strong ambition to progress and win trophies and it is something I can’t wait to be a part of. I am looking forward to working with everyone at the club to try and achieve the targets set out. There are a lot of exciting things happening at the club”. 

Manager Daniel Moore added ” I am delighted Alex is joining the club. Like quite a lot of our players I have played with him and he gets what the goal is. He’s professional in his approach, a winner, a leader and will be fantastic for the club on and off the pitch”.

Shildon sign Ruddy and Kerr

Shildon AFC has announced the signings of both Craig Ruddy and Lee Kerr from Spennymoor Town.

‘We are really excited to have managed to bring both these players on board,” said Shildon Manager, Gary Forrest.

“Craig Ruddy has been a great servant to Spennymoor Football Club and we hope he can deliver similar performances at Shildon.

“It is a case of third time lucky with Craig who, in my opinion, is one of the most exciting attacking players in the league.

“The thought of Lee Kerr actually signing for Shildon is amazing,” added Forrest. “Lee has probably been the league’s most talented player over the last 10 years and he is still only 26.

“It was only a few years ago that the level of his performances attracted serious attention from Newcastle.” he added.

Both players go in to the squad for tomorrow night’s fixture at home to Whitley Bay.

Doninger joins the Railwaymen

Shildon AFC have completed the signing of Bedlington Terriers central midfielder, Mark Doninger.

Mark brings a wealth of experience to the club, having played for top flight Icelandic sides, Stjarnan FC and IA Akraness (pictured) as well as Irish Premier League side Sligo Rovers.

Beginning his career at Newcastle United, he has also played at Team Northumbria in the Northern League and, in 2009-10, Blyth Spartans in the Conference North.

The 23-year-old is the latest player to join Gary Forrest’s revamped Shildon side this season.