Today’s digital matchday programme for our PitchingIn Northern Premier League East tie against Long Eaton United FC is now available via the links below. The programme is interactive so adverts will link to websites (where available) and there are also links to Club videos on YouTube.
Matchday Programme – Long Eaton United FC- 12-11-22
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Shildon AFC is delighted to announce the signing of striker Tyrone O’Neill from Stockton Town FC on a two year contract (subject to FA/League approval).
Tyrone started his career with Middlesbrough’s Academy, signing professional terms in 2018, he then spent time on loan at national league clubs Hartlepool United and Darlington. At the start of the 2021/22 season he signed for Scunthorpe United making 4 appearances before returning to Darlington on loan. Tyrone then joined Stockton Town in August 2022.
Shildon AFC Manager Chris Hughes said: “We are delighted to bring Tyrone to the club. He is someone I have known from working at Middlesbrough Academy and have always followed his career. He is hungry and wants to do well. Tyrone will help us as a team but it is important to recognise that the team will also be able to help him achieve his goals too”.
Shildon AFC would like to thank Stockton Town FC for their help in this matter.
Welcome to Shildon AFC Tyrone.
Shildon AFC is pleased to announce the signing of Ben Reay (subject to league approval) from Newton Aycliffe FC.
Ben will be familiar to Shildon fans having played 17 times for the Club across the 2018/19 & 2019/20 seasons (scoring 4 goals) before moving to Newton Aycliffe FC.
Ben Reay commented “I’m really excited to be playing for Shildon again. I played for Shildon’s youth team and made my debut for the first team when I was 17. Since them I’ve made over 100 appearances in the northern league and now I’m looking forward to testing myself in this league”.
Shildon AFC Manager, Chris Hughes said “We are very pleased to make Ben our first signing at the club. He is a player we have known about for many years and have always followed his career with interest. Ben is capable of playing across the front line and is a player who will excite the fans. We welcome him back to Shildon and look forward to what he will bring to the team”.
Welcome back to Shildon AFC Ben.
Shildon AFC can confirm that Dean Thexton has left the Club and has agreed a move to Bishop Auckland FC.
Thexton joined the club in January 2020 from Newton Aycliffe FC and has made 76 appearances scoring 38 goals. He was an integral part of the side that helped gain promotion into the Northern Premier League East for the 2021/22 season.
The Club would like to thank Dean for his time at the Club and wish him all the very best for his future career.
Shildon AFC is delighted to announce the appointment of Craig Hughes and David Pounder as Assistant Managers.
Craig and David were most recently in charge at Billingham Town FC.
Manager Chris Hughes commented “I am delighted to have Craig and David on board. They will bring support and challenge for me personally but more importantly they will bring a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to the club. As a team, we will be able to help the players we have at the club to fulfil their potential and make sure that we have an increased awareness of local talent who we feel can improve the team.”
The Club can confirm that Alex White will remain as player/coach and provide a positive link between management and players at the club.
Welcome to both Craig and David.
Shildon AFC Supporters Club will be holding a meeting on Friday 28th October 2022 at 7:00pm in the Blue Diamond Social Club at Dean Street. All supporters are welcome to attend.
As a result of the membership’s vote to adopt a formal constitution, membership of the Shildon AFC Supporters Club is now charged on an annual basis. Membership is £5 Adults (over 18) and £3 juniors (under 18). Only current members will be able to vote at the club AGM. The renewal date for membership is the month of September.
For further details on the meeting or membership applications please contact Russ Henderson on 07538 789464.
Following the shock resignation of Ian Clark, Shildon AFC are pleased to reveal their interim management structure. Former Player, Chris Hughes has accepted the position of First Team Manager for the rest of the season, when the position will be reviewed. Chris will be supported by Alex White who will be Player Coach, whilst Chris and the Club actively look to reinforce the management team over the coming weeks.
Chris said “Thank you to the players, supporters and board members who have made me feel welcome since I returned to the club. I am really looking forward to continuing the work that has been started with the players. It is important we have some consistency for the club now so that we can get the results we need to move up the table. In the short time I have been back at Shildon, it is clear to see there is a strong group of players who want to do well for the club. It is important we use their togetherness and abilities to build on Tuesday night. All of the focus is now on getting a positive result this weekend.”
David Dent, Chairman of Shildon AFC said “ This has been an unsettling 48 hours for everyone at the Club. I’m absolutely delighted therefore that Chris feels now is the time for him to step up into this position to take the Club forward. I’ve known him for a number of years, founded the Clubs Development Centre with him, seen him progress from player, to coach and latterly to Assistant Manager and feel it’s time for him to have the opportunity to manage the Club. He’s an A licence Coach, was highly thought of at Middlesbrough FC’s Academy, he has the respect of the players, but more importantly he has integrity and I trust him implicitly. I know he believes in the Club’s development plan and is here for the right reasons. Now is the time for stability, Chris will therefore get the backing of myself and the Board, and the resources at his disposal to establish ourselves within the NPL this season and hopefully he will continue in the role for many years to come.”
Shildon AFC can confirm that their recently appointed Manager, Ian Clark has left the Club and returned to Marske United. Ian has informed the Club that on reflection he doesn’t want to take up the challenge of being a Manager and wishes to return to a coaching position at his former Club. As a Club we are obviously disappointed at Ian’s decision but we wish him all the best for the future.
The Club will release further statements on the Management situation in due course.
Today’s digital matchday programme for our PitchingIn Northern Premier League East tie against Ossett United FC is available via the links below. The programme is interactive so adverts will link to websites (where available) and there are also links to videos on YouTube.
Shildon AFC vs Ossett United FC (08-10-22)
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