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Max Booth Signs Contract with the Railwaymen

Shildon AFC are delighted to announce that Max Booth has signed a contract with the Club (subject to FA approval).

Max will be familiar to Shildon fans having played twice for the first team last season.  He started playing in Teesside Junior Football Alliance League Division 1 with Richmond Town, then moved on to the Darlington youth team.  He was a member of the North Yorkshire county team who got to the semi-finals of two cup competitions.  Max joined the Darlington Academy which he attended for 2 years, playing for the first team in a number of pre-season and cup games.  Whilst at the academy he played for Shildon AFC reserves and during the 2021/22 season stepped up to the Shildon first team.

Jamie Tunstall, Shildon AFC Manager said “Since I came to the club Max has been a topic of conversation a number of times.  He played a couple of times last season and did really well.  We’re delighted that Max has committed to Shildon for next season and I’m hoping he continues to improve and he’ll get opportunities with the first team.  We’re hoping that Max and Matty’s contracts show the young players within the reserves that they can be rewarded and that there will be chances for them.”

Congratulations to Max.

 

 

Curl leaves for Marske United FC

Shildon AFC can confirm that defender Dom Curl has left the Club to join Marske United FC for an undisclosed fee – subject to FA approval.

Dom made his first appearance for Shildon AFC aged 17 after training in the Shildon Development Centre Under 18s in the 2016/17 season.  In total he made 167 appearances for the Club scoring once, and had a brief spell on loan at Tow Law AFC in 2020.  Dom was a member of the team that won the Durham Challenge Cup in 2019 and was integral to Shildon gaining promotion to the PitchingIn Northern Premier League (NPL) East for the 2021/22 season.

Jamie Tunstall, Shildon AFC Manager said “whilst we’re disappointed that Dom has decided to leave he goes with our best wishes.  Whilst I never got to work with Dom, during the conversations I had with him, he always conducted himself admirably and I know he’s thankful for what Shildon have done for him. Good luck Dom”.

David Dent , Chairman of Shildon AFC said ”As a Club we are building a squad which will compete at the top of NPL East and we certainly didn’t want to lose Dom.  After discussions with the player it became evident however that he wanted to play at a higher level and the Club wasn’t going to stand in his way. Personally, I go back 5 years with Dom and in that time I’ve seen him mature into a very good defender at this level but more importantly I’ve seen him grow into an outstanding young man who has been nothing but a credit to himself, his family and the Club whilst he’s been with us. He knows that he and his family will always be welcome at Shildon and we wish him all the best in his future career”

Everyone at Shildon AFC wishes Dom well for the future.

Billy Greulich Smith Testimonial – Advance Admission

As you are no doubt aware, we are holding a testimonial match in recognition of Billy Greulich Smith’s 10 year’s with Shildon AFC.  The match is to be held on the 2nd July 2022, 3:00pm at the J Denham Metals Stadium at Dean Street and will feature the first team versus a Shildon all stars team.

We are offering the opportunity to purchase advance admission via the Clubhouse at Dean Street and also via email briarave@hotmail.co.uk.  Admission to the game is £5.

If you are purchasing/picking up your season tickets over the next few weeks you can also purchase admission to the testimonial (a reminder of those dates are below).

We look forward to seeing you on the day!

 

Shildon sign defender Toby Pascoe

Shildon AFC are delighted to announce the signing of Toby Pascoe.

Defender, Toby was awarded the Young Player of the Year last season at Crook Town AFC in his first season in adult football.

Shildon AFC Manager, Jamie Tunstall said:  “I’m really pleased Toby has joined us for this season.  He’s a proper old fashioned full back whose an outstanding defender and very capable in possession.  He had an outstanding first season in men’s football and has loads more developing still to come. He quickly became a fans favourite last season and won the young player of the year award which shows how well he did. I’m delighted I get to keep working with him. 

Toby’s first interview with Wilf Tray is available here:

Welcom to Shildon AFC.

 

Luke Page signs for the Railwaymen

Shildon AFC is delighted to announce the signing of Luke Page.  Luke started his football career at Easington and was there for 2 years playing in the Wearside League ultimately gaining promotion to the Northern League and winning the Shipowners Charity Cup.  He then moved to Sunderland RCA for 2 years where the club finished fourth in both seasons, the highest the club had ever finished.  A move followed to Dunston UTS FC where winning the Cleator Cup was a notable sucess.  The following season saw a return to Easington where unfortunately a leg break curtailed his season.

Jamie Tunstall, Shildon AFC Manager said “When Luke’s name was first mentioned to me I got excited straight away and is somebody who I thought could be a big asset for Shildon. He has played at this level at Dunston which is a big plus as he knows the league. He had a nasty injury last year but when I met him, I could see his determination to show he still had what it takes at this level. If we can get Luke back to his best which I’m sure we will and he’ll be given every chance, we’ve got a top top player on our hands”.

Watch Luke’s first interview with Wilf Tray here:

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.

 

 

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.

 

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).

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.