Shildon AFC Supporters Club are now taking bookings for the following NPL East fixture:
Stocksbridge Park Steels FC vs Shildon AFC – 2nd October 2021
Please contact Russ Henderson on 07538 789464 to book.
For updates on travel arrangements, please see the Supporters Club Web-page:
Supporters Club
Shildon AFC has this week been hosting free summer holiday activities in partnership with Livin, Bishop Auckland & Shildon Area Action Partnership and Shildon Alive.
The programme of activities has once again proved very popular, with all the places on this years scheme fully booked. The programme was open to boys and girls aged 8-12 years and was packed with fun exercise and the opportunity to train and play football with Shildon AFC, along with a healthy lunch provided by Shildon Alive – all free of charge.
Thursday, (12th August 2021) was the final day of the programme and the children were presented with t-shirts and sweets as a thank-you for taking part.
There were also three children who the course facilitators (led by Christian Taylor and Ben Trotter) felt epitomised the values of the 4 days and were awarded special prizes. They were:
However all the children taking part should be proud of how they participated in making the programme so enjoyable.
Once again thanks to our partners for their support and to Greggs for the bread provisions.
Shildon AFC are delighted to confirm that midfielder Danny Craggs has re-signed for the club as player/coach.
Danny first signed for Shildon in July 2019, arriving from Consett AFC and made 55 appearances across the 2019/20 and 2020/21 seasons, scoring 18 goals. Speaking about his return Danny said:
“I have a great relationship with David (Dent), Diane (Dent) and Bobby (Daniel Moore) and everyone associated with Shildon AFC. David and Bobby didn’t want me to leave in the first place and I was delighted when they asked me to come back, they make me and my family feel so welcome which is a massive thing for me. I was always comparing other clubs to Shildon when they wanted me to sign for them. When I left it become even more apparent how good a club Shildon is and how well the club is ran. In the 20 years of being in the northern league I have only been in 2 or 3 dressing rooms where everyone gets along and is striving for the same goal and that is the case at Shildon, the lads are fantastic. Shildon as a club are up there with the best in the north east and I am so glad to be part of it”
“I still feel I can offer something on the pitch, I know I’m not going to be starting every week but hopefully can contribute when I do play and help the lads. Coaching wise I’m there to help Bobby and Huddy (Mark Hudson), whether its to take the warm up or help with training, and if they need my opinion on something I can offer that.”
“I’ve signed for this season as I haven’t got many left! But I’m sure myself, David and Bobby will have discussions throughout the season to see what will happen after this season. Hopefully I can stay at Shildon once I have finished my playing career.”
Welcome back to Shildon AFC, Danny.
We are pleased to announce that the Club Shop will officially open on Thursday 12th August 2021 at 5.30pm.
Mike Amos MBE, a Shildon lad, retired journalist and former Chairman of Northern League will officiate the opening.
Everyone is welcome to attend.
Address: Club Shop, (in front of Old Shildon Working Mens Club), 26 Main Street, SHILDON, DL4 1AH
For futher details contact Russ Henderson on 07538 789464.
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.
We are delighted to announce that Aidan Heywood has agreed to extend his stay at Shildon AFC. Aidan has ageed a new contract for an additional year with a one year option.
Aidan has been with the Club since the beginning of the 2018/19 season after signing from Team Northumbria. He has made 92 appearances for Shildon AFC – scoring 10 goals.
Shildon AFC are deligted to announce that Matty Bateman has agreed to sign a new contract. The contract is for one year and has 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. He has made 12 appearances for the senior team.
Here at Shildon AFC, we pride ourselves on our matchday hospitality and our aim is to offer the warmest welcome to all the visitors to Dean Street. It is fantastic to welcome crowds back into our ground and feel the excitement grow as we build up to playing at the highest level the club has ever played at. There is now the opportunity for you to sponsor the matchday at Shildon AFC and share in that excitement.
We are now looking for matchday sponsorship for the following games:
Shildon AFC vs Garforth Town FC – FA Cup – 7th August 2021
Shildon AFC vs Pickering Town FC – Northern Premier League East – 14th August 2021
For a sponsorship fee of £50 you will get:
– 4 complimentary match tickets.
– Complimentary match programme for each guest.
– Your name will feature prominently as match sponsor on the team list page of the matchday programme and on the video highlights from the game.
– Matchday Facebook and Twitter announcement.
– Pre-match tannoy announcement.
– Commemorative on-pitch photo at half-time.
– Half time refreshments in boardroom.
– 1 x free drink for you and your guests.
For further information and booking details please contact: briarave@hotmail.co.uk
We look forward to welcoming you to Dean Street.
Shildon AFC is delighted to announce a four-year partnership with Fusion for Business (FFB) who are to become our official Energy Partner.
FFB provide an honest and fair solution to UK businesses for business energy costs and they are committed to uncovering significant cost and carbon savings to improve the sustainability of our business. FFB are led by a team of experts with a wealth of experience in business consultancy and utility procurement.
Through FFB’s community ambassador programme, we also have the opportunity to create an extra revenue stream for the club.
FFB’s genuine interest in supporting local initiatives really stands out and we cannot thank the FFB team enough for agreeing to this four year-partnership.
www.fusionforbusiness.co.uk/