Tag: Shildon AFC

June 7, 2022June 7, 2022

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.

June 7, 2022June 7, 2022

Bateman signs new Deal

Shildon AFC are delighted to announce that Matty Bateman has signed a new deal with the Club. The deal is a 1 year contract with a one year option.

Matty arrived from Bishop Juniors FC in October 2019 and has been an integral part of Shildon AFC reserves recent success and has made a number of appearances for the first team. He spent part of last season on a sucessful loan spell at Redcar Atheltic FC.

Congratulations your new deal.

May 30, 2022May 31, 2022

Season Tickets 2022/23

Shildon AFC is pleased to announce that applications for 2022/23 season tickets are now open. This coming season will represent our second season in the PitchingIn Northern Premier League East, following a top five finish, and a play-off game last season.

As a Club we are conscious of the current economic climate and we have tried to keep the prices as competitive as possible. There is also an opportunity for fans to take advantage of a special discount which will only apply until the end of June 2022.

The Club has progressed immensely over the last 18 months with new developments to the facilities at Dean Steet, however we need the support of you, the fans, if we want to keep progressing and developing the club.

Prices for season tickets are available at the discounted price of:

Adults – £ 125
Concessions – £ 85

And for Livin tenants

Adults – £ 95
Concessions – £ 65

These prices will increase by £10 from the 1st July 2022.

Once you have selected your ticket(s) requirements we will be in touch to authorise and arrange payment (For Livin Tenants your tenancy number will be required).

The application form is available from the front page of the website and from here:

Application Form (This will open a page in your browser).

We will also be looking at setting up drop-in sessions at the football club where season tickets can be purchased before the end of June 2022.

Gate prices for the 2022/23 season will be £9 for adults, £6 for concessions, £5 for students (with a valid ID), and for under 14s it’s free (with an accompanying adult).

May 30, 2022May 30, 2022

New Coaching Staff Join the Railwaymen

Shildon AFC is delighted to announce the appointment of two new coaches, Carl Boyce as First Team Coach, and Iain Longstaff as Goalkeeper Coach.

Carl worked as a football coach in America for two years before returning to the UK In 2016. Since then he has coached for York City Academy, Darlington Youth and Darlington Railway Athletic. He achieved his UEFA B badge in 2018.

Carl commented “after speaking with Jamie and Deano it was an easy decision to come on board and I’m very much looking forward to meeting the lads and getting on the grass”.

Jamie Tunstall, Shildon AFC Manager said “ I’m delighted to welcome Carl to Shildon. He’s been quite sought after and when watching him work I’ve always been impressed by him. He’s another type of character like Deano (Browne) and I who is young and hungry and eager to succeed. He’s got good coaching qualities that can fit in with what we’re trying to bring to the club and I know the lads will really like working with him.”

Iain has worked as a goalkeeping specific coach from junior level through to senior level for fifteen years. He was part of Durham County U18’s coaching team for over ten years who won the Northern Counties cup five times in a row. He played a key role in the Birtley Town coaching team that gained promotion to the Northern League in 2017. After success with Birtley he moved to Seaham Red Star in the Northern League Division 1 where he spent one season before moving to Jarrow FC in 2020. He was then approached by Newcastle Blue Star, spending the 2021/22 season as their goalkeeper coach.

Iain commented “once I was approached by Jamie and Deano it was an easy decision to the join the Club, I’m looking forward to the challenge and working with the lads.”

Jamie said, “I’m really excited to start working with Iain. He was recommended to me by a couple of different goalkeeper coaches and from our first conversation I got a good feeling. We’ve spoken a few times now and he’s really excited to get to work and I’m sure he’ll be a great asset for us.”

Welcome to Shildon AFC, Carl and Iain.

May 23, 2022May 23, 2022

Vacancy – Head Grounds Person

Shildon AFC are a semi-professional football club playing in the PitchingIn Northern Premier League East (Step 4 of the National League System) and are looking to appoint a part-time head grounds person.

What are we looking for?

Work has already begun on the preparation of the playing surface for the 2022/23 season and the Club recognises the importance of ensuring the best possible playing surface for the first team.

The role is flexible and will help manage the team of volunteers who currently help to prepare and maintain the playing surface and associated grounds at Dean Street.

The role will be responsible for carrying out this work whilst adhering to the highest standards of Health and Safety.

Who are we looking for?

Anybody who has experience of the maintenance of a grass playing surface would be ideal along with the time to commit to the role. It would be ideal for somebody who is semi-retired, currently working part-time or who has the spare time to commit.

What’s in it for you?

An hourly rate of pay alongside a volunteer package will be negotiated with the successful applicant along with the knowledge that you play an important part in the potential success of the first team.

How to Apply?

Anyone interested in the role should email michaelwilson156@gmail.com, including a brief description of their experience and why they think they would be suitable for the role.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited along to Dean Street for a short interview and will be able to view the facilities and working environment.

Deadline for applications is 31st May 2022.

May 9, 2022May 9, 2022

Retained & Released List 2022/23

Shildon AFC can confirm the retained and released list for the 2022/23 season in the PitchingIn Northern Premier League East:

Players Under Contract:

David Atkinson
Billy Greulich-Smith
Chay Liddle
Joe Posthill
Dean Thexton
Jack Vaulks
Alex White

Dominic Curl
Aidan Heywood
Kurt Matthews
Michael Sweet
Ben Trotter
Matthew Bateman

Released:

Shaun Newbrook

Sam Barker

We would like to thank those players released for their efforts for the Club, particularly Shaun who was instrumental in the Club winning the Durham Challenge Cup at the Stadium of Light in 2019.

Thanks should also go to Danny Craggs, who with Shaun, was part of our promotion winning squad and who has also left the Club following the end of the season.

You will always be welcome at Dean Street!

May 4, 2022July 17, 2022

Shildon AFC Appoint new Management Team

Shildon AFC are delighted to confirm that they have appointed Jamie Tunstall as Manager with Deano Browne joining him as his Assistant. They were previously in charge at Crook Town AFC.

Interviews with both Jamie and Deano will follow later this week.

The Club would like to thank everyone who applied for the post. Interest was extremely strong with some high calibre applicants.

Welcome to Shildon AFC Jamie and Deano.

May 2, 2022May 2, 2022

Shildon AFC and J Denham Metals forge sponsorship partnership

Shildon AFC are delighted to announce a new Club Partner, J Denham Metals, who will enjoy stadium naming rights.

J Denham Metals Ltd are a local independent metals company, having over 50 years experience, processing ferrous and non-ferrous metals and supplying products to steelworks and refiners both in the domestic and international markets.

The company name ”J Denham Metals’ will appear on the back of the home and away strips, and they will become the inaugural stadium sponsor at Dean Street which will be re-named the “J Denham Metals Stadium at Dean Street”. In addition J Denham Metals will support community initiatives planned by the Club with both parties keen to expand upon the work undertaken in the local community.

Club Chairman David Dent said “I couldn’t think of a better company to have stadium naming rights. J Denhams have grown substantially over the years, like us they have ambitions to be the best they can be. They are a Shildon success story and having met John he shares with me a desire to do more for our local community. The partnership gives him the platform to do this.”

John Denham said “Both myself and David are from Shildon and I was impressed with his vision for the Club and for the community. This gives me the opportunity to put something back into the town and also to partner with an ambitious Club”

The five year partnership starts on the 1st June 2022

https://www.jdenhammetalslimited.com/

Welcome to Shildon AFC.