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Shildon AFC pay a visit to the Children’s Ward

Manager and players visited the Children’s Ward at Darlington Memorial Hospital this week to spread a little Christmas cheer.

Shildon AFC manager Daniel Moore and his captain Ben Trotter dropped in with some presents made possible through funding from Shildon AFC, their players, the Supporters Club, homes and communities organisation Livin, Shildon Development Centre, and Chairman David Dent and his wife Diane.

Daniel Moore said: “It’s nice to put a smile on their faces when they are having a bit of a tough time.  It is something that we can give back.  The afternoon went really well and we were able to leave some presents for children who might have to visit the ward over the Christmas period too.” Jayne Auld, ward manager, said, “We are very grateful for the gifts which we know will be very welcomed by the children and their families.”

NEW SIGNING | Dale Mulligan from Stockton Town

We are delighted to announce that Dale Mulligan has today completed his transfer from Stockton Town.

Dale is an old school centre half, big and strong with a great never say die attitude.  He is a no nonsense player, good in the air and loves a tackle. He has a lot of experience in the Northern League having played for Billingham Synthonia, Norton & Stockton Ancients and Marske United.

Welcome to the club Dale.

ENL1 RESULT | Shildon 1 Ashington 1

Shildon drew 1-1 with Ashington

Zak Atkinson gave the visitors the lead half way through the first half after charging down a clearance from Shildon goalkeeper Shaun Newbrook.

After 60 minutes Shildon were awarded a penalty when Aidan Heywood was pulled to the ground in the box. Nathan Steel then sent the Ashington keeper the wrong way to level the scores.

Final Score : Shildon 1 Ashington 1

Shildon’s new sporting director invites fans for Q and A

Martin Gray has wasted no time is taking steps towards building on Shildon AFC’s strong foundations to help them realise their full potential.

Over the past week Gray and chairman David Dent have met with Shildon’s long-standing board of directors, Shildon Development Centre CIC and key sponsorship partner Livin to discuss their future steps.

He has spoken with the players and coaching staff and made himself available at games, including recent away match at Barton Town which saw them take home a 2-0 victory, sending them through to the next round of the FA Vase. He was also at Tuesday’s eBac Northern League Division One home defeat to Dunston UTS.

As part of these next steps, Martin Gray has invited Shildon fans to an open Question and Answer session on Friday November 23 from 7pm to 9pm at Dean Street, Shildon.

Martin Gray said : “Shildon AFC are renowned for their strong community support and the introduction of a new face, in a new role, can cause some unrest and I understand some people may be sceptical and wonder what the agenda is.

“But I need the fans to understand that the agenda is simple. I want to make this football club successful and help achieve the chairman’s ambitions and we need to listen to them and work together. I want to provide reassurance and an open platform for fans to get to know me and see how I fit into their community and most importantly how we can work together to take the club forward”.

“I know they must have plenty of questions. What is a sporting director? What can I bring to the club? What are the long term aims?
“It is an opportunity to share our thoughts and aspirations with the fans but it is important that we listen too. I want to embrace what the club has and bring even more of the community on board. To do that I know we need to listen the fans.

FA VASE RESULT | Barton Town 0 Shildon 2

Shildon are in Monday’s draw for the 3rd round of the FA Vase after a 2-0 win away at Barton Town.

Ben “One of Our Own” Trotter headed in after Matty Robson’s penalty was saved at the end of the first half to give Shildon the lead. In the second half Matty Robson made amends for the penalty miss when he doubled the lead with a 25 yard strike that took a deflection into the top corner of the net.

Final Score : Barton Town 0 Shildon 2