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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

Shildon AFC Pre-Season Friendlies 2019/20

We will open our pre-season fixtures on Thursday 4th July at Dean Street with a 7:30pm kick off against Shildon BR who last season were Durham Minor Cup, Norman Wright Cup, Weardale Cup and Alan Britton Cup winners.

On Saturday 6th July we will again welcome Hartlepool United to Dean Street, Kick Off 3pm.

Our first away fixture will take place on Thursday 11th July at Hall Lane, Willington with a 7:30pm kick off.

Jason Ainsley’s Spennymoor Town will be the next visitors to Dean Street on Tuesday 16th July, Kick Off 7:30pm

The supporters club are running a coach to our next away match against Carlton Town from Nottingham who play in the Northern Premier League Division One East on Saturday 20th July, Kick Off 3pm. If you would like to travel please see either Paul or Russ to book your place.

Middlesbrough Under 23’s will be the next visitors to Dean Street on the 24th July, 7:30pm kick off before we travel the short distance to Crook Town on Saturday 27th July to play our final pre season game with a 3 o’clock kick off.

Shildon AFC Presentation Awards Evening 2019

The awards evening were held on Saturday evening in the clubhouse, congratulations to all the winners who were as follows: –

All the photos from the presentation night can be viewed here

Players Gift presented by Ben Trotter to Kit Lady – Sue Charlton

Management Award – Presented by Daniel Moore to David & Diane Dent

Sue Charlton presented 3 cheques from the charity work that she has done throughout the season. Each for £626.27 to Diabetes UK, Prosthetic Limb Centre & Shildon Football Club



Supporters Club performance of the Season – Zak Atkinson v Hartlepool United, presented by Russell Henderson & Paul Mulley

Supporters Club, Player of the Year presented by Russell Henderson & Paul Mulley was Aidan Heywood

Directors player of the Year, presented by Chairman David Dent, was Matty Robson

Top goalscorer, presented by David Dent was Billy Greulich-Smith

Players Player of the Year, presented by Diane Dent was Aidan Heywood

Managers Player of the Year, presented by Daniel Moore was Aidan Heywood

A Special award was presented by David Dent to Daniel Moore.

ENL1 RESULT | Whickham 0 Shildon 4

Shildon remain in 7th place of the Ebac Northern League after a 4-0 victory away to Whickham

Billy Greluich-Smith gave Shildon the perfect start nodding in a far post header with only 4 minutes on the clock.

Shildon had 2 or 3 opportunities to extend their lead but the half ended 1-0.

Billy also had a hand in the second goal when he was fouled in the penalty area. Harrison Scott was then sent off for the foul and Nathan Steel stepped up to extend the lead sending the keeper the wrong way.

Nathan Steel added his second and Shildon’s third 10 minutes later after great work from Captain for the day Aidan Heywood.

In the 92nd minute Ben Reay chipped the keeper to make it 4-0

FT Whickham 0 Shildon 4
Attendance 97