North Shields v Shildon AFC 21/08/19

Official North Shields Match Programme

21 August 2019 | 7.30pm Kick Off Daren Persson Stadium

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Page 19: On This Day - 21st August 2019

NORTH SHIELDS FC Daren Persson Stadium West Percy Road North Shields NE29 0LH

Page 7: Manager’s Notebook

Page 5: Chairman’s Corner

BEST OF THE REST Page 4: Today’s Fixtures

Page 8: Squad Profiles

CLUB OFFICIALS

Chairman: Alan Matthews Club President: Malcolm MacDonald Honorary Vice President: Dave Thompson

Deputy Chairman: Trevor Campbell

Page 11: This Season In Numbers

Club Treasurer: Mike Taylor

Page 12: 2019/20 League Table

Club Secretary: Sean Redford

Page 13: Chairman For The Day Page 14: Match Report Page 16: 2019/20 Season Grid

Page 21: North Shields Club History Page 22: Shildon AFC Club History Page 24: Shildon AFC Squad Profiles Page 27: It’s In The Numbers Page 29: On The Road Page 32: Squad Lists

Commercial Managers: Steve Arkle & Carl Redhead Lottery Manager: Sam Cave Gateman: Joe Cave Maintenance Manager: Mick Woodhouse

Player Liaison: Bob Scott Club Historian: Trudi Thompson

MEDIA TEAM Head of Media: Sean Mulligan Media Officer/Programme Editor: Ed Painter Videographer: Ali Salat

NEWCASTLE BENFIELD

V

SEAHAM RED STAR

NORTH SHIELDS

V

SHILDON AFC

NORTHALLERTON TOWN

V

SUNDERLAND RCA

BISHOP AUCKLAND

V

HEBBURN TOWN

GUISBOROUGH TOWN

V

WEST AUCKLAND TOWN

PENRITH

V

BILLINGHAM TOWN

STOCKTON TOWN

V

WHICKHAM

BILLINGHAM SYNTHONIA

V

RYTON & CRAWCROOK ALBION

CROOK TOWN

V

HEATON STANNINGTON

JARROW

V

TOW LAW TOWN

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FA Vase Winners: 2015

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NCEL League Cup Winners: 1992

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European Amateur Cup Winners: 1969

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NCEL Presidents Cup Winners: 1992

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FA Amateur Cup Winners: 1969

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Northern Counties League Winners: 1960/61

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Northern League Division One Winners: 1968/69

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Northern Counties Cup Winners: 1961

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Northern League Division Two Winners: 2013/14

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NEL Division One Winners: 1949/50

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Northern League Cup Winners: 1969, 1972

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NEL Division Two Winners: 1928/29

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Wearside League Winners 1998/99, 2000/01, 2003/04

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NEL League Cup Winners 1945, 1957

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Northern Alliance Winners: 1906/07, 1907/08

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NCEL Premier Winners: 1991/92

Northumberland Senior Cup Winners: 1906, 1912, 1938, 1948, 1954, 1958, 1960, 1966, 1976, 1979, 1991, 2016

CHAIRMAN’S CORNER Tonight we welcome the officials, players and supporters from Shildon for this EBAC Northern League first division fixture.

We hope our visitors enjoy their short stay her in North Shields before the journey back home.

Well, as usual, we made our annual first round exit from the FA Cup as we threw away a two goal lead against Guisborough, when it was easier to hang on and win the first match.

Then, in the replay, we played badly and duly lost near the end. Most disappointing after the battling performance against Whickham.

Thankfully, we redeemed the situation somewhat with a hard fought draw away at West Auckland on Saturday.

We had the chances to have won the game, particularly with a great diving effort from Gareth Bainbridge that just failed to connect.

Even at this early stage, the Northern League is showing what a hard competition it is.

There are no easy games in this division and every point has to be fought for over the entire 90 minutes of every game.

We are still without both defenders Jack Donnison and Jordan Summerly; two class players who could walk into most teams in the league

Never mind, their replacements have settled in well and are proving to be excellent signings for the squad. Jack as we know has started a new job but Jordan has a knee injury that is keeping him on the sidelines at the moment. I understand a visit to see a specialist is on the cards for him.

Back to tonight and another tough game is at hand with our visitors Shildon. They have started the season well, as usual, so we will need to be at our very best. Let's hope the players can carry on from Saturday and get the win we need, Up the Robins.

Alan Matthews

MANAGER’S NOTEBOOK Good evening and a warm welcome to everyone for our second home league game of the season.

Hopefully, it can as entertaining as the opener against Whickham.

Tonight’s opponents Shildon have made a great start in the league and have scored an incredible 13 goals in their first two matches.

We have had three very tough games so far against three sides who will almost certainly be up there come April. We have shown quality, resilience and tremendous work rate so far and have become a difficult side to beat.

The challenge now is to get on a good run and make sure we are around the top end after 10 games because that will lay the foundation for the rest of the season.

It’s not going to be easy as our next few league games are again versus fancied sides this year but we have a good spirit, in the dressing room, and we are confident that we can get a good haul of points.

The FA Cup was very disappointing but the replay was a tight affair and I felt we were well on top when they broke away and scored. We needed a response and the players showed their bottle on Saturday at such a tough place in West Auckland.

Having made four changes, I was delighted with the overall performance and non more so than 18 year old debutant Paul Van-Zandvliet who was outstanding up until his groin injury forced him off. Its fantastic to see a North Shields lad running his heart out for his local club.

Keep getting behind the team because a lot of challenges have been thrown at us and with all the big money around in the NL these days, its not straightforward building a team, however, seeing local talent come through restores the faith.

Enjoy the game,

Marc Nash

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Sponsor: Sam & Joe Cave

Marc Nash Joined in 2018 from Whitley Bay. Marc has managed the Bay Reserves before moving to their first team. Works at TyneMet as a coach and is a UEFA B licensed coach.

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Sponsor: Mick Laidler

Anthony Woodhouse Former player who followed Marc from Whitley Bay in 2018. Previously had a stint in charge of Newcastle Benfield. Made 27 appearances for the Robins and scored two goals.

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Sponsor: Mike Taylor

Steve Swinyard Steve is a UEFA B licensed coach and former assistant to Woody. Also spent some time coaching at Ashington as well as spending time working at the Newcastle United foundation.

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Sponsor: Alan Matthews

Graeme Scott Graeme joined the Robins in the summer of 2019.

He is a Clinical Operations Manager Paramedic and also has coaching experience coaching with Cullercoats U13’s.

DF

Sponsor: Steve Barrass

Sponsor: Ed & Craig Cramman

Sponsor: Graham New

Sponsor: The Reed Family

Michael Robinson

Greg Purvis

Jordan Summerly

Jack Donnison

Michael returns to the Robins after leaving during the summer of 2018. An excellent shotstopper who will provide competition for the starting spot in goal. Also has an eye for goal.

Greg joined the Robins in 2018 from now defunct Team Northumbria. He is a talented keeper who is a rock at the back for this North Shields team. Spent time at Sunderland Academy.

Talented young left back who came through the Monkseaton Academy. A real gem of an attacking defender who earned Man of the Match on his debut.

Loves a bottle of Echo Falls!

A solid fullback whose love for a tackle has made himself a firm fan favourite with the Robins faithful. He is a confident defender as well as a excellent attacker.

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Sponsor: Trevor Campbell

Sponsor: Eden Dene Tree Services

Sponsor: The Fraser Family

Chris McDonald

Ben Christensen

Rhys Williams

Wayne Buchanan

Chris joins the Robins from Morpeth Town, having also played for Berwick Rangers and Whitley Bay. Chris is strong, versatile and knows how to score the odd screamer.

Ben is an experienced defensive player who will not shy away from a battle on the pitch. He is comfortable playing anywhere across the defence. the Robins fought off competition to secure his services.

Rhys joins the Robins after spending last season with Division Two side Washington as their captain. A combative defender with bags of potential, Rhys also played for Hebburn in their promotion from Division Two

Wayne is an experienced centre-half who joins the Robins from Division One rivals Ashington. He counts Gateshead, Blyth Spartans and Morpeth Town as his former clubs.

A no-nonsense player who adds strength to the team.

Sponsor: Tommy Crawford

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DF

MF

MF

Sponsor: George Wilson, Mick Lowden & Ian Goicoechea

Sponsor: Simon Pearce

Sponsor: Paul Nelson

Sponsor: Anthony Beck

Ben Gaffney

Marc Jacques

Kyle Patton

Paul New

Formerly of Tyne Met College & New Hartley Juniors. He is a consistent defender who adds a bit of youth to the squad.

Scored one of the goals in the youth cup victory last season v AFC Fylde.

Marc joins the Robins after an exciting spell abroad in the United States where he was on a scholarship. A defender who played for Middle Georgia State University, Marc returns to his roots.

Kyle joins the Robins in the summer of 2019 from Bishop Auckland. A diminutive winger who has pace to burn, Kyle also chips in with the goals and assists.

Paul, a former defender for the Royal Marines and the Royal Navy, joins the Robins after a spell in Cornwall with St Blazey.

Previous to that, he spent four years with Darlington Railway Athletic.

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MF

MF

MF

Sponsor: Daytona Dave

Sponsor: One Stop Stores

Sponsor: Dave Paterson

Sponsor: Steve Barras

Gary Ormston

Josh Skivington

Cam Cunningham

Paul Robinson

A goal-scoring midfielder who is comfortable across the park. His experience will bring on the younger players and his 100% attitude will always be a huge plus to the changing room.

The youngster of the side.

The attacking midfielder was released by Newcastle United in 2017 and has been playing with Scottish side Dundee. Josh signed for North Shields in 2018.

Extremely talented young winger who burst onto the scene at Whitley Bay. Made to transition to adult football with ease and is tipped to go very far if he keeps working hard.

Midfielder who joined from Morpeth Town and has bags of top level experience. Won the FA Vase three times whilst at Whitley Bay and just doesn't score boring goals.

MF

MF

MF

MF

Sponsor: John Lillford

Sponsor: Daytona Dave

Nick Cassidy

Adam Forster

Paul Van Zandvliet

David Hall

Nick joins us after an impressive two-season spell with Consett AFC where he played a pivotal part in the Durham Challenge Cup success in 2017.he has also comfortably played at right-back.

Adam returns to the Robins from Blyth AFC. The talented midfielder also played for Blyth Spartans and will add quality to our team. He is also an FA Vase and Senior Cup winner.

Local lad Paul is another product of Tyne-Met College. His performances last year attracted the attention of Sheffield United. Paul’s box to box and powerful style will no doubt propel him to be a fans favourite in time.

David joined the Robins from Whitley Bay in 2018.

He played under Nashy during his time with the Bay and adds quality to our midfield. David has a serious amount of potential.

Sponsor: Daytona Dave

Sponsor: Mick Laidler

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Sponsor: Carl Redhead

Sponsor: Daytona Dave

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Sponsor: Ed Painter

Sponsor: The Sayers Family

Connor Campbell

Ryan Carr

Scott McCarthy

Gary Day

Connor returns to the Robins in the summer of 2019 after a seriously prolific spell with Division Two side Heaton Stannington. Formerly of Whitley Bay A, the extremely talented striker will look to build on an impressive season.

Ryan is a speedy attacker with a keen eye for goal.

He progressed through the ranks at AFC Farsley before returning North.

Scored the late winner in the 2016 Senior Cup Final against Blyth Spartans.

Scott joins the Robins after spending last season with Newcastle Benfield.

Marc and Woody were quick to snap up the attacker who is knows for his lightning speed and his ability to score a spectacular goal or two.

Gary rejoined the club early on during 2018/19 season, marking his debut with a wonder goal against Hebburn Town. A fan favourite who has led the line for the Robins time and time again. Will be looking to regain his fitness after nasty injury against Morpeth Town.

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Sponsor: Sean Taylor

Gaz Bainbridge A man who bleeds North Shields Football Club. Gaz has delivered crucial goals for the club at Wembley and St James’ Park. Since joining from Ashington, Gaz has gone on to score 160 goals.

TOP LEAGUE GOALSCORERS

TOP WEEKLY ATTENDANCES

NAME

CLUB

GOALS

GAME

ATTENDANCE

Graeme Armstrong

Hebburn Town

7

Bishop Auckland v Stockton Town

316

B Greulich-Smith

Shildon

4

Hebburn Town v Guisborough Town

312

Craig Hutchinson

Billingham Town

4

Whitley Bay v Ryhope CW

296

Matty Robson

Shildon

3

West Auckland v North Shields

201

Robbie Spence

Hebburn Town

2

Billingham Town v Ashington

190

Dylan Elliott

Sunderland RCA

2

Penrith v Newcastle Benfield

125

Kyle Patton

North Shields

2

Sunderland RCA v Whickham

98

THE SEASON IN NUMBERS PLAYER NAMES

LEAGUE APPS

LEAGUE GOALS

CUP APPS

BAINBRIDGE, GAZ

1

BUCHANAN, WAYNE

3

2

CAMPBELL, CONNOR

2

2

CARR, RYAN

2

CASSIDY, NICK CHRISTENSEN, BEN

CUP GOALS

SUB APPS

CAREER APPS

CAREER GOALS

232

160

5

0

1

8

2

2

1

195

53

1

1

1

3

0

2

1

3

0

0

0

16

2

DAY, GARY

49

16

DONNISON, JACK

230

5

231

10

GAFFNEY, BEN

0

0

HALL, DAVID

24

0

JACQUES, MARC

0

0

3

0

3

1

2

CLARK, JAMIE

2

CUNNINGHAM, CAMERON

FORSTER, ADAM

3

2

2

SUB GOALS

McCARTHY, SCOTT

1

McDONALD, CHRIS

3

2

10

0

NEW, PAUL

2

2

4

0

ORMSTON, GARY

1

174

17

PATTON, KYLE

3

2

5

2

PURVIS, GREG

3

2

36

0

212

3

75

12

SKIVINGTON, JOSH

2

0

SUMMERLY, JORDAN

159

8

1

0

5

0

2 2

ROBINSON, MICHAEL ROBINSON, PAUL

2

VAN ZANDVLIET, PAUL

1

WILLIAMS, RHYS

3

2

2

1

LEAGUE TABLE 2019/2020 CLUB NAME

P

W

D

L

GF

GA

GD

PTS

1

Hebburn Town

4

3

0

1

14

5

9

9

2

Whickham

4

3

0

1

7

2

5

9

3

Consett

3

2

1

0

5

3

2

7

4

Newcastle Benfield

4

2

1

1

8

7

1

7

5

Shildon

2

2

0

0

13

2

11

6

6

Stockton Town

2

2

0

0

8

1

7

6

7

Guisborough Town

3

2

0

1

5

3

2

6

8

Sunderland RCA

3

2

0

1

5

4

1

6

9

-5

6

Billingham Town

4

2

0

2

7

12

10

North Shields

3

1

1

1

3

3

0

4

11

Bishop Auckland

4

1

1

2

7

8

-1

4

12

Seaham Red Star

4

1

1

2

6

8

-2

4

13

Ryhope CW

3

1

1

1

5

7

-2

4

14

Whitley Bay

4

1

1

2

3

7

-4

4

15

Northallerton Town

3

1

0

2

4

4

0

3

16

Newton Aycliffe

2

1

0

1

1

3

-2

3

17

Ashington

4

1

0

3

4

10

-6

3

18

West Auckland Town

4

0

2

2

6

8

-2

2

19

Thornaby

3

0

1

2

2

11

-9

1

20

Penrith

3

0

0

3

3

8

-5

0

NLC TABLE 2019/2020 CLUB NAME

P

W

D

L

GF

GA

GD

PTS

1

Billingham Synthonia

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

2

Heaton Stannington

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

3

Newcastle University

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

4

North Shields

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

5

Seaham Red Star

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Chairman For The Day Featuring Nick Cassidy Rules I. Casillas

D. Alves

C. Puyol

S. Ramos

1.

Pick the formation

2.

Pick the starting 11

3.

Pick the manager

4.

Pick three subs

5.

Pick your stadium

A. Cole

Manager • A. Pirlo

Pep Guardiola

R. Neves

Substitutes

Guti L. Messi

1.

G. Pique

2.

S. Gerrard

3.

S. Aguero

Juninho

Stadium C. Ronaldo

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Santiago Bernabeu

Want to have your say on who would be in your starting eleven? E-mail the club with your suggestions, including formation and a photo of yourself, and the lucky few will have their squads published in a future copy of the Robins’ match day programme.

Saturday, August 17, 2019 | Kick Off 3pm | The Wanted Metal Stadium | Ebac Northern League Div One

11

WEST AUCKLAND TOWN Subs (used): Ross Colquhoun

NORTH SHIELDS Subs (used): Ryan Carr 68, Paul

Referee: Matthew Crust

25, David Dowson 65

Robinson 74, Connor Campbell 84

Attendance: 201

Subs (not used): Paul

Subs (not used): Marc Jacques

Connor & Mark Bell

& Cam Cunningham

Goals: Adam Burnicle 43

Goals: Kyle Patton 19

Purvis Cassidy

Williams

Buchanan

Ormston

Forster (c)

McDonald

Van Zandvliet

McCarthy

Patton

Bainbridge Fisher (c) Purewal

Burnicle Hillerby

Mitchell

Bell

Cobain

Francis

Mitton Flynn

Hegarty

An early Kyle Patton goal helped a muchchanged Shields side to a deserved point against West Auckland Town.

The young winger, one of Wednesday’s squad to retain his place in the team, was on hand in the 19th minute to convert at the far post, with both teams testing each other early on.

The hosts levelled just before the break when Adam Burnicle finished off a well-worked move which saw Liam Hegarty and Amar Purewal have a hand in the play.

And despite Gareth Bainbridge and Scott McCarthy testing the West Auckland keeper in the second period, the hosts managed to hold the Robins to a draw.

After Wednesday’s disappointing defeat to Guisborough Town in the FA Cup, the visitors were looking to bounce back straight away.

They got off to a good start and in the 10th minute after a high ball from McCarthy found Bainbridge in space, only for the forward to lose his footing before the ball was eventually cleared to safety.

West Auckland, who were still looking for their first three points of the season, were spurred into action by this effort and only one minute later, Nathan Fisher was denied by a brilliant double save from Greg Purvis before centre back Wayne Buchanan thumped the ball away from the Robins goal.

In the 19th minute, the Robins were rewarded for their good start when the ball was squared to Patton inside the box, following a break on goal by Adam Forster, with the young winger finishing smartly past Tom Flynn to give Shields the lead.

West Auckland were rocked and only two minutes later, Paul Van Zandvliet was only inches away from scoring on his debut for the club, following a pin point cross from Chris McDonald.

Four minutes later, Bainbridge had a golden chance to double the advantage when he connected with a defence splitting ball from McCarthy, only to see his header drift agonizingly wide.

The hosts were really riding their luck at times and on the stroke of the 34 minutes, Flynn came off his line to claim the ball, only for Van Zandvliet to disposes him. Patton had a great chance on the rebound to double the lead but could only fire wide.

Five minutes before the break, West Auckland were wondering how they hadn’t levelled the game up.

After Burnicle rattled the crossbar with a close -range shot, Fisher’s follow up effort was superbly saved by Purvis before the home captain blazed the ball over.

However, two minutes before the break, the hosts were level when some good play between Liam Hegarty and Amar Purewal allowed Burnicle enough time to tap in from close range.

The Robins began the second half brightly and in the 52nd minute, Gary Ormston, who had returned to the starting line-up, had a decent chance on goal but could only lift the ball over the crossbar.

West Auckland were creating more chances this half, with both Joe Hillerby and Alex Francis putting pressure on the Robins goal.

However, it was Shields who came closest to scoring a second when Bainbridge was released through on goal in the 60th minute, only to see his shot well saved by the onrushing Flynn.

The hosts were struggling to deal with the Robins’ width and in the 72nd minute, brilliant play between fullback Nick Cassidy and winger McCarthy found Patton once again, but the young winger’s shot was deflected away from goal.

As impressive as the Robins were going forward, their defensive work rate was just as good and in the 74th minute, a spectacular diving save from Purvis prevented Purewal from giving West Auckland the lead against the run of play.

This proved to be last real effort on goal as both sides were forced to settle for a point.

2019/2020 NORTH SH DATE

OPPONENTS

RSLT

ATT

03/08/19

SUNDERLAND RCA (A)

1-2

110

1ST XI Purvis

Christensen

McDonald

New

Williams

Bucha

07/08/19

WHICKHAM (H)

1-0

340

Purvis

Christensen

McDonald

New

Williams

Buchan

10/08/19

GUISBOROUGH TOWN (H) FAC EPR

2-2

250

Purvis

Christensen

McDonald

New

Williams

Bucha

13/08/19

GUISBOROUGH TOWN (A) FAC EPR R

0-1

304

Purvis

Cassidy

McDonald

New

Williams

Buchan

17/08/19

WEST AUCKLAND TOWN (A)

1-1

201

Purvis

Cassidy

McDonald

Ormston

Williams

Buchan

21/08/19

SHILDON AFC (H)

28/08/19

SEAHAM RED STAR (H)

31/08/19

RYHOPE CW (A) FAV FRQ

04/09/19

CONSETT AFC (H)

11/09/19

SEAHAM RED STAR (H) NLC GS

14/09/19

HEBBURN TOWN (H)

18//09/19

STOCKTON TOWN (A)

21/09/19

PENRITH AFC (A)

28/09/19

BILLINGHAM TOWN (H)

02/10/19

BILLINGHAM SYNTHONIA (A) NLC GS

05/10/19

BISHOP AUCKLAND (H)

09/10/19

HEATON STANNINGTON (H) NLC GS

12/10/19

ASHINGTON AFC (A)

14/10/19

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY (A) NLC GS

19/10/19

NEWCASTLE BENFIELD (H)

26/10/19

GUISBOROUGH TOWN (A)

02/11/19

RYHOPE CW (H)

09/11/19

NORTHALLERTON TOWN (A)

16/11/19

STOCKTON TOWN (H)

23/11/19

THORNABY (H)

30/11/19

WHICKHAM (A)

07/12/19

NEWTON AYCLIFFE (H)

14/12/19

SHILDON AFC (A)

26/12/19

WHITLEY BAY (A)

04/01/20

SUNDERLAND RCA (H)

11/01/20

CONSETT AFC (A)

18/01/20

WEST AUCKLAND TOWN (H)

25/01/20

SEAHAM RED STAR (A)

08/02/20

HEBBURN TOWN (A)

15/02/20

PENRITH AFC (H)

22/02/20

BILLINGHAM TOWN (A)

29/02/20

BISHOP AUCKLAND (A)

07/03/20

ASHINGTON (H)

14/03/20

NEWCASTLE BENFIELD (A)

21/03/20

GUISBOROUGH TOWN (H)

28/03/20

RYHOPE CW (A)

04/04/20

NORTHALLERTON TOWN (H)

10/04/20

WHITLEY BAY (H)

14/04/20

NEWTON AYCLIFFE (A)

18/04/20

THORNABY (A)

HIELDS SEASON GRID SUBS

anan

Patton

Forster (c)

REFEREE

Campbell

Carr 1

P Robinson

Bainbridge

Cassidy

Cunningham

Mr C Chatten Mr M Burrows

nan

Patton 1

Forster (c)

Campbell

Carr

P Robinson

Bainbridge

McCarthy

N/A

anan

Patton

Forster (c)

Campbell 2

Carr

P Robinson

McCarthy

Ormston

N/A

Mr G Hopper

nan

Patton

Forster (c)

Campbell

Carr

P. Robinson

Bainbridge

Ormston

Cunningham

Mr M Wright

nan

McCarthy

Forster (c)

Bainbridge

Van Zandvliet

Patton 1

Carr

P Robinson

Campbell

Mr M East

ON THIS DAY 21st AUGUST

21st August 1961 - North Shields 6 (McKenna 2, Ingham 2, Elwell, Oliver) Blyth Spartans 4 21st August 1965 - West Auckland Town 3 North Shields 0 21st August 1967 - North Shields 6 (O’Hara 2, M. Lister 2, Winskill, Robson) Penrith 21st August 1971 - North Shields 4 (Coulson, Robson, Downey, O.G.) Evenwood Town 0 21st August 1976 - Consett 1 North Shields 1 (Crumplin) 21st August 1978 - Ashington 2 North Shields 0 21st August 1985 - Bedlington Terriers 2 North Shields 2 (Mills, D. Johnson) 21st August 1999 - North Shields 5 Whitehaven Amateurs 0

21st August 2000 - Harton & Westoe CW 1 North Shields 3 21st August 2002 - Harton & Westoe CW 2 North Shields 4 21st August 2004 - Norton & Stockton Ancients 1 North Shields 0 21st August 2013 - North Shields 0 Birtley Town 0 21st August 2010 - Northallerton Town 2 North Shields 2 (Swinyard, Luccock) 21st August 2018 - Hebburn Town 3 North Shields 3 (Day, Suddick, P. Robinson)

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1987: "Dirty Dancing" film directed by Emile Ardolino, starring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey opens in the US.

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NORTH SHIELDS CLUB HISTORY

The club was formed in 1896 as North Shields Athletic, playing initially in the South Shields and District League.

They subsequently became members of the Northern Combination and were runners-up of this league in the 1900– 01 season. The club moved to the Appleby Park ground at Hawkey's Lane, North Shields around 1900. After eight seasons as a Northern Combination club, in 1904 North Shields Athletic joined the Northern Alliance. They soon were successful, winning the league for two successive seasons in 1906–07 and 1907–08. Following this the team were admitted to the North Eastern League and North Shields Athletic remained members until 1914–15 when competition was suspended owing to the First World War. At least two players, Alan Grenyer and Harry Chambers went on to play for the full England team after starting their careers with North Shields Athletic.

The club became North Shields F.C at the start of the 1928–29 season and were immediately divisional champions and promoted back to Division 1 of the North Eastern League where they remained playing (except for a seven-year suspension of the league caused by the Second World War) until 1958. North Shields achieved their best to date performance in the FA Cup in reaching the second round proper in 1933–34 (this feat was not equalled for forty-nine years). In the first round Shields defeated Midland League Scarborough 3–0 at Appleby Park. They were drawn away in the next round to local rivals Football League Third Division North club Gateshead who won the tie, 1–0.

A few years prior to the war-time cessation, in 1936 the club saw their record attendance at Appleby Park of 12,800 in a local derby match against South Shields. In 1944–45 following the post war resumption of the league Shields won the league cup. Shortly afterwards in 1949–50 the team won the North Eastern League championship, achieved a second-placed finish in 1951–52 and took the League Cup winners crown again five years later. That season, 1956– 57, was to be temporarily their penultimate as members of the North Eastern League as that league disbanded after the 1957–58 campaign. North Shields joined the Northern League from the 1964–65 campaign and shortly thereafter achieved success. A year after joining they were runners-up and three years later with former Scotland defender Frank Brennan as manager North Shields recorded a unique quadruple in 1968–69 of league winners, league cup winners, FA Amateur Cup winners and joint winners of the Anglo Italian Amateur Cup (after an aggregate draw over two legs against Italian Amateur cup winners Almas). The FA Amateur Cup was the highest ranked nationwide cup competition for amateur clubs and in the 1968–69 final North Shields beat Isthmian League club Sutton United in front of 47,000 spectators at Wembley Stadium.[9] Shields were a goal down after only four minutes but won 2–1 with second half strikes from Richie Hall and Brian Joicey, both laid on by substitute Tommy Orrick a local shipyard worker.

(North Shields Athletic 1995–1999) Despite it being a couple of weeks after the start of competition North Shields were accepted into the Division 2 of the Wearside League - a drop of 5 levels down the football pyramid. Former player Dave Callaghan became the manager and put a new team together. The clubs stay at this level was shortlived, earning promotion - as 1992–93 division 2 runners-up - to division 1 of the Wearside league. Initially the club played at their Appleby Park ground but after a few months relocated to St John's Green, Percy Main and thence for a couple of years from 1993–94 on to Swallow Sports Ground, Wallsend. Thereafter the club relocated back to North Shields to the Ralph Gardner Park which has since been developed into a 1,500 capacity stadium. Success on a national level followed the next season when "the Robins" won the 2014–15 FA Vase beating champions of the North West Counties League, Glossop North End. The final took place at Wembley Stadium and similar to the North Shields Amateur Cup triumph 46 years previously they came from a goal down to win 2-1 (after extra time) with Gareth Bainbridge and Adam Forster scoring. Along the way, a new attendance record of 1,500 was established at the Shields' Ralph Gardner Park stadium at the semi-final second leg match against Highworth Town in which the Shields triumphed 2–0. They also finished 4th in the Northern League First Division and only five points behind champions Marske United.

The following season 2015-6 Shields finished fifth in the league whilst lifting the Northumberland Senior Cup beating Blyth Spartans 4-3 in a thrilling Final at St James Park. Gary Ormston opened the scoring followed by a Gareth Bainbridge brace with Ryan Carr notching a dramatic last minute winner. Brian Smith left the club in February 2018 to be replaced by ex Whitley Bay boss Marc Nash. Nash brought with him Anthony Woodhouse who was welcomed back to his old stamping ground as assistant. The duo marked their debut in charge with a sensational 6-5 victory over Jarrow Roofing after the Robins were trailing 5-2 late in the game. With Steve Swinyard coming in as coach the new management team guided the club to a final 8th position as the season closed.

This campaign in which Wembley skipper Kevin Hughes made his 300th appearance the side enjoyed a promising mid-season run of results which saw them put pressure on the top three.

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Northern Football League Winners: 1933–34, 1934–35, 1935–36, 1936–37, 1939–40, 2015–16 Northern Football League (Division 2) Winners: 2001–02 FA Cup best performance: First Round Proper – 1959– 60, 2003–04 Fourth Qualifying Round 2013-14, 2017/18 FA Trophy best performance: Third Qualifying Round – 1974 –75, 1992–93

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FA Vase best performance: Semi-final – 2012–13 FA Amateur Cup best performance: Quarter Final – 1958– 59 Durham Challenge Cup Winners: 2013–14, 2014–15 Northern League Cup Winners: 1933–34, 1934–35, 1937 –38, 1938–39, 1939–40, 1952– 53, 2002–03, 2014–15, 2015– 16

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SHILDON CLUB HISTORY FORMED in 1890 as Shildon Town, the Railwaymen joined the Auckland and District League two years later and in 1894 merged with the Rangers and Heroes to become Shildon United. In 1900, the club played in the new Northern League Division Two but folded that season due to financial problems – as did the Second Division.

A re-formed club joined the Northern League in 1903 to replace Stockton St John’s. In 1907, Shildon joined the semiprofessional ranks of the North Eastern League, finishing second in season 1932/33.

Before WWII the club won four successive Northern League Division One titles; a record that stood until overhauled by Blyth in 1984. In 1937 the team was unbeaten on their march to the title with Jack Downing firing in a record 61 league and cup goals.

A replay win at York City in 1927/28 saw the club reach the first round proper of the FA Cup for the first time. In the first round they have also played Brentford, Doncaster Rovers, Lincoln City, Scunthorpe United and Oldham Athletic three times. The last time the club reached the first round was in 2003/04, losing out 7-2 against Notts County. The club also reached the second round, in 1936/37 against Dartford.

The Dean Street turnstiles and distinctive grandstand were erected in 1923. A £45,000 grant saw new dressing rooms and a social club built beneath the stand 60 years later.

Shildon won the Second Division championship in 2001/02, scoring 135 goals and finished runners-up in two cup competitions. The following season they won the Northern League Challenge Cup with a 3-2 golden goal victory over Billingham Synthonia at Feethams.

Tragedy struck the club in February 2004 when 26-year-old player, Lee Hainsworth was killed in a road accident on his way to training. He had been with the club for six years. The Brown Street stand was renamed in his memory.

Bill Aisbitt, a lifelong stalwart at the club, died in June 2003 and the boardroom was named in his honour after over 50 years loyal service.

At the end of the 2004 season, the Railwaymen came under serious threat through financial difficulties when the former chairman severed all ties with the club. At the end of the season all the players and the manager left the club, leaving it crippled.

But during the close season, the club appointed a new chairman, Brian Burn who ensured its survival. The club survived a relegation scare and since then has gone from strength to strength.

In 2012-13, the club reached two cup semi-finals. A depleted side lost in the Durham Challenge Cup to Spennymoor Town. The match brought an end to the playing career of midfielder Chris Hughes after he suffered a knee injury. And there was more heartbreak as the side narrowly missed a dream day out at Wembley after losing their two-legged FA Vase semi-final to a late extra-time goal in the second leg at home.

In season 2013-14, the management team further strengthened the playing squad, bring in several experienced players in a determination to bring silverware back to Dean Street for the first time. The investment paid off with the club narrowly missing out on the league title, remaining competitive until the final weeks of the season.

But the club were able to avenge the semi-final defeat of the previous season when they faced Spennymoor Town in the final of the Durham Challenge Cup. On an historic Good Friday, Shildon striker, Billy Greulich-Smith added a new chapter to the club’s history books with two late goals – the winner in added time at the end of the 90 minutes – to overcome their local rivals by two goals to one. After missing out on the Northern League Championship in the 2014-15 season by one point, the team re-grouped and won the Northern League Cup and became Champions of the Northern League the following season.

Following the sudden departure of the Management Team, Chairman David Dent appointed Daniel Moore in January 2017 and Moore guided us to 3rd position in the League and a Durham Challenge Cup Semi-Final.

The first piece of silverware came at the start of the 2018/19 season with a 4-1 Penalty victory against Dunston UTS. After an indifferent first half of the 2018/19 season the Club appointed ex York City Manager, Martin Gray as Sporting Director and Harry Dunn as a Head of Recruitment to support Daniel Moore. The changes has had the desired effect with the Club being one of the form sides in the League and has seen the Club reach the Final of the Durham Challenge Cup following a victory at Hartlepool United in the semi final.

SHILDON SQUAD 2019/20

Shaun Newbrook (GK)

Aidan Heywood (DF)

Spent last season at Jarrow Roofing after a long spell as No.1 at Seaham Red Star.

Has also played for Hebburn Royale in the Northern Alliance. Made 2 penalty saves in the 2018 Cleator Cup final penalty shoot out.

Signed in July 2018 from Team Northumbria. Versatile defender who can play an where along the back line.

Dale Mulligan (DF) Signed from Stockton Town.

A defender who brings a wealth of experience to the Centre of the Defence.

Jack Vaulks (DF) Jack has previously played for Esh Winning and has represented Durham County Under 18’s. He is a calm defender who goes about his job with confidence and gives confidence to the defenders around him.

Matty Robson (DF)

Dominic Curl (DF)

Signed at the beginning of the 2015/16 season to add additional experience to the back line. Previously played for Hartlepool and Carlisle.

A firm fans’ favourite, Robson won Carlisle’s 2012/13 player of the year award.

Last Season’s Directors Player of the Year and Managers Player of the Year.

Young left back/centre half signed from the successful Shildon AFC Under 18’s at the beginning of the 2017/18 Season. Player of the Season 2017/18.

Jordan Lavery (DF)

Aaron Duell (MF)

Jordan is a strong tackling left sided player and a good passer of the ball, previously with Sunderland RCA & Consett.

Young Midfielder signed from Jarrow Roofing at the end of the 2017/18 season. Has impressed during 2018/19 season creating a good partnership in midfield with Ben.

Ben Trotter (MF)

David Palmer (MF)

Danny Craggs (MF)

Chay Liddle (MF)

Team Captain, Shildon lad Ben signed from local neighbours Newton Aycliffe. Ben adds energy into the midfield with his non-stop running.

Previously at Newton Aycliffe.

Signed from Seaham Red Star in October 2018. David is a quality footballer who can play centre or right midfield and has scored over 50 goals in 100 games for Seaham Red Star. Former Clubs include South Shields, Bishop Auckland and Jarrow Roofing.

Goalscoring Midfielder who was Signed in July 2019 from Consett. Dead Ball specialist.

Chay signed from Marske United in the summer of 2019, is an intelligent defensive midfielder who reads the game well. He played a key part in their title-winning campaign of 2017/18. His previous clubs also include Spennymoor Town &;Guisborough Town.

Jack Naylor (MF)

Kurt Matthews (MF)

Ben Reay (MF)

Signed at the beginning of the 2019/20 Season. Kurt who can play on either wing or as a central striker has spent the last 2 seasons at Newton Aycliffe. As a schoolboy he also played at Leeds United.

19 Year old who signed from the Shildon Under 18’s.

Scored on his debut against Whickham last season.

Signed at the beginning of the 2019/20 season after impressing in the pre-season fixtures. Previously with Hartlepool United..

Nathan Steel (ST)

Zak Atkinson (ST)

Dane Eltringham (ST)

Signed from Guisborough Town in October 2018.Nathan had 3 spells at Guisborough Town as well as playing for Billingham Synthonia. He has also had a spell coaching in America.

All action centre forward who never stops running.

Signed from Ashington at the beginning of January 2019.

Signed from Foundation Of Light Scholars after putting in some good performances.

MANAGEMENT TEAM Daniel Moore (M)

Mark Hudson (ASM)

Manager“ Bobby” is well known in the Northern League signed from Spennymoor Town, whereas club captain he famously climbed the Wembley steps with a broken leg to help lift the FA Vase in 2012-13. A versatile player who brings added steel to midfield or defence.

Captained the team to the League & Cup double last season.

Mark is a former Shildon player who returns to the club in a coaching capacity.

Billy Greulich-Smith (ST) One of the hardest working forwards in the game, Billy was top scorer in the 2015/16 Season and was also voted The Northern League ‘Player of The Year 2015/16’.

One of the best and most dangerous forwards in the league in the air.

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IT’S IN THE NUMBERS

By Ed Painter

NORTH SHIELDS V SHILDON AFC Based upon the last eleven meetings between North Shields and Shildon AFC

SUCCESS RATE %

WHERE WE PLAYED

SHILDON 60%

DEAN STREET 40%

NORTH SHIELDS 40%

DAREN PERSSON STADIUM 60%

Success percentage when both sides face each other.

Where meetings between North Shields and Shildon AFC take place

North Shields Wins Shildon AFC Wins

HIGHEST SCORERS

Daren Persson Stadium Dean Street

TOTAL ATTENDANCE

SHILDON 15

SHILDON 1099

NORTH SHIELDS 15

NORTH SHIELDS 2354

Number of goals scored by either team during last eleven meetings.

Total number of fans in attendance at each teams home fixtures over the last eleven meetings.

North Shields Goals Shildon AFC Goals

North Shields Attendance Shildon Attendance

ON THE ROAD To Ryhope CW

31 August 2019 | 3pm Kick Off I Ryhope Recreation Park SR2 0BA

By Road

By Bus

From the Daren Persson Stadium, get on the A19 in Wallsend from Waterville Road and A193.

Walk from the Daren Persson Stadium to Howdon Road - Thrift Street. From there, get the number five bus to South Shields.

Get on City Way in Sunderland from the A19 before following the road to Rushford.

Get off at Jarrow before catching the 9 the 9 bus to Murton all the way until Ryhope Road - Withernsea Grove.

From there, you can locate the ground by foot.

From there, you can walk to the ground.

By Metro Walk from the Daren Persson Stadium to Meadow Well metro station. Take the metro from platform 2 to St James.

Get off the metro at Central Station before getting a Northern Rail service to Hartlepool. Get off at Sunderland and walk to Borough Road before getting the 39 Black Cats bus to Doxford Park.

Get off at Tunstall Bank - Withernsea Grove before walking to the ground.

The Ground Nicknamed ‘The Colliery Welfare’, they play at Ryhope Recreation Park in Sunderland. The ground has a capacity of 2,000 and is located less than a four mile drive away from Sunderland City Centre.

Who Is In Charge They are currently managed by former Darlington and Gateshead midfielder Gary Pearson. Previously a manager of Crook Town, Gary joined Ryhope CW in 2014 and has helped the club develop in Northern League Division One. He is assisted by former Seaham Red Star manager Chris McCabe.

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