Highlights from our 2-1 victory over Whitley Bay
Man of the Match Ben Trotter spoke to Wilf Tray after the win
Manager Daniel Moore’s reaction to the victory
Tag: Northern League
REARRANGED MATCH | Seaham Red Star
Following today’s postponement the game against Seaham Red Star has been rearranged for Tuesday 17th March.
NEW SIGNING | Michael Sweet on loan from Blyth Spartans
Michael Sweet has joined on loan until the end of the season from National North side Blyth Spartans.
Sweet has led the Spartans attack regularly this term with 30 appearances to his name with a goal return of five. He signed for Blyth Spartans in the summer after scoring 128 goals in four seasons at Consett AFC.
We are delighted to secure Michael for the rest of the season to help with our promotion push. He’s a proven goalscorer at this level and will go straight into the squad for our game against Seaham Red Star on Saturday (Subject to League Registration).
We would like to thank Blyth Spartans for their co-operation in making this deal happen.
Ebac Northern League Cup v Jarrow
Our game against Jarrow in the third round of the Ebac Northern League Cup will take place at Dean Street on Tuesday 28th January, Kick off 7:30pm
FIXTURE CHANGE | Billingham Town Re-arranged
Our home game against Billingham Town, which was postponed last Tuesday has been re-arranged.
It will now be our first home fixture of 2020 on Tuesday 7th January, Kick Off 7:30pm
FULL TIME | Shildon 2 West Didsbury & Chorlton 0
Shildon are through to the 2nd round of the FA Vase after a 2-0 victory against West Didsbury & Chorlton
Nathan Steel gave Shildon the perfect start after 2 minutes with a cool finish past the West goalkeeper.
West Didsbury & Chorlton were down to 10 men after 10 minutes when Lee Gavin was given a straight red card for a tackle on Ben Trotter.
In the final minute of the half Danny Craggs double the advantage forcing the ball home from a Heywood cross.
Shaun Newbrook tipped a shot over to keep the clean sheet in tact and Billy Greulich-Smith had a goal disallowed late in the second half.
Final Score : Shildon 2 West Didsbury & Chorlton 0
Attendance 257
Man of The Match : David Palmer