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Martin Gray leaves Shildon AFC

Martin Gray leaves Shildon AFC

The Club announces the departure of its Sporting Director, Martin Gray from Shildon AFC. Martin has left to focus on his Academy and other business interests.

The Club stated “ We are grateful for the blueprint Martin has set down for the future direction of the Clubs training regime and Academy structure. He has a wealth of experience which we have been fortunate to draw upon whilst he’s been at the Club and he has helped set the foundations for the next chapter in Shildon AFC’s history. We always knew that Martin would be employed by Shildon AFC for a limited period of time and we wish him all the best in his future career”

FULL TIME | Stockton Town 1 Shildon 0

It was a much improved performance by Shildon, but, Daniel McWilliams scored the only goal of the game to give Stockton a 1-0 win.

The goal came in the 25min when his shot was deflected past Shaun Newbrook.

In the second half Shildon put Stockton under constant pressure but couldn’t find the breakthrough.

Attendance : 486
Shildon Man Of The Match : Chay Liddle 

FULL TIME | Easington Colliery 1 Shildon 2 #FAVase

Shildon are through to the next round of the FA Vase after a 2-1 victory in a wind affected game at Easington.

Shildon kicking with the wind in the first half scored 2 goals through Danny Craggs and Aidan Heywood. Danny Craggs from a free kick after 12 mins that floated over the keeper. Aidan Heywood then curled a shot to the goalkeepers right after 35 mins. Shildon had a few other chances but didn’t take them through Craggs, Matthews and Greulich-Smith.

In the second half Dom Curl played a back pass too short and Liam Anderson stole in to reduce the deficit. Shaun Newbrook made a couple of good saves and Shildon held out for the win.

FT : Easington Colliery 1 Shildon 2
Attendance : 140

LOAN SIGNING | Iulian Petrache from Morpeth Town

Iulian has today signed on a short term loan from Morpeth Town (subject to League approval).

Iulian is towering centre-half with an imposing presence at the heart of the defence, bringing aerial prowess and a tremendous reading of the game. After spells at South Shields and Team Northumbria, Petrache joined Morpeth.

He has previously played in his home country Romania as well as Poland and Hungary.

Shildon  manager Daniel Moore said “The signing of  Iulian on loan is a tremendous addition to our squad and will help us through some very important League fixtures in September”

Many Thanks to Morpeth Town for all their help with the loan.

Welcome to the club Iulian.

MATCH PREVIEW | Manager Moore wants more of the same

Shildon boss Daniel Moore says he expects more attacking football to come as his side welcomes Garforth Town to Dean Street in an extra FA cup preliminary round meeting this Saturday.

Speaking after Tuesday night’s convincing 5-1 victory over Ryhope CW, Moore outlined his vision for Shildon and preferred style of play.

“I want my teams to go out and attack, that’s what I loved doing as a player, so we’ve got good players in the forward areas of the pitch to make an impact”.

All this is music to fans ears as 13 goals in just 2 games has spread optimism like wildfire throughout the town with impressive attendances reflecting the quality on the pitch.

Manager Moore also highlighted the quality in depth the Railway Men possess praising the impact made from the bench on Tuesday evening.

“I was very pleased with the reaction from our players. I’ve just said to them Work rate and effort was great. Players who came off the bench as well changed the game in different ways”.

Meanwhile, looking ahead to Saturday’s cup tie.

While early in the season, the manager has already thrown the gauntlet down to his men to make Dean Street a fortress for any visiting side.

“They’re coming to us and I’ve said to the lads in there, we’ve got to make this place the same as it has been the last 2 games. A hard place to come”.

MATCH PREVIEW: Shildon AFC vs Thornaby FC

Full steam ahead for the Railway men

Shildon welcome Thornaby FC to Dean Street this Saturday to raise the curtain on the new league season.

The home side head into the weekend’s meeting on the back of a mixed pre-season period, but will be hoping that come kick off, the drive for promotion can get off to the perfect start and catalyst what many are hoping will be a memorable campaign. 

Club Sporting Director Martin Gray believes one crucial factor in the potential success of the coming season are the clubs summer dealings.

“The recruitment process for us has been very strong to not only bring great quality in as players but great experience that is vastly needed in this division.”

“The likes of Chay Liddle and Danny Craggs, they’re two players both with experience of winning this league.”

Shildon’s league campaign may not have reached the heights they were hoping for last season, but victory in the Durham Challenge Cup Final at the Stadium of Light in May certainly gave cause for celebration heading into this year’s campaign.

A celebration that Chairman David Dent expects to propel the side forward this time round.

“we can’t waste the opportunity that lies ahead and winning the Challenge Cup needs to be used as a catalyst for kicking on.”

“It is an opportunity that I believe we can grasp.”

While Martin Gray feels it’s time for the work on the pitch to start reflecting the efforts and expectation made off it.

“it’s a fresh start, there’s expectation just like any club but what the chairman has put in financially as well as the group of people he’s brought together to help support financially, we understand what is expected from us and that is to be challenging come end of the season for promotion.

Three sign long term deals

Three of our current squad have now committed there futures to Shildon by signing new long term deals.

Midfielder & Captain Ben Trotter (26), Full Back Aidan Heywood (21) and Centre Half Dominic Curl (19) have all signed new contracts.

Our Full squad for the 2019/20 Season to date is

Ben Trotter
Matty Robson
Daniel Craggs
Kurt Matthews
Shaun Newbrook
Nathan Steel
Aaron Duell
Ben Reay
David Palmer
Dom Curl
Dale Mulligan
Billy Greulich-Smith
Bryan Wood
Zak Atkinson
Dane Eltringham
Chay Liddle
Aidan Heywood
Jack Vaulks
Jordan Lavery