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'''Shildon A.F.C.''' is a football club established in 1890 based in [[Shildon]], [[County Durham]], [[England]]. They compete in the Arngrove [[Northern League Division One]]. They play at Dean Street.
'''Shildon A.F.C.''' is a football club established in 1890 based in [[Shildon]], [[County Durham]], [[England]]. They compete in the Arngrove [[Northern League Division One]]. They play at Dean Street.


In November 2003, they reached the [[FA Cup]] First Round for the first time in 42 years. Unfortunately, however, they were beaten 7-2 on the day by [[Notts County]]. They have a very successful history in the 1930s of which can be seen on their website [http://www.shildonafc.co.uk]
In November 2003, they reached the [[FA Cup]] first round proper for the first time in 42 years. Unfortunately, however, they were beaten 7-2 on the day by [[Notts County]].<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/fa_cup/3233137.stm Notts County 7-2 Shildon] - BBC Sport</ref> They have a very successful history in the 1930s of which can be seen on their website [http://www.shildonafc.co.uk]


They joined the [[North Eastern League]] in 1907 and have won the [[Northern League (football)|Northern League]] title five times in their history.
They joined the [[North Eastern League]] in 1907 and have won the [[Northern League (football)|Northern League]] title five times in their history.
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[[Bishop Auckland F.C.|Bishop Auckland]] also played at Dean Street for a couple of years along with the Shells, but now ground share with West Auckland whilst they await their new stadium in 2010.
[[Bishop Auckland F.C.|Bishop Auckland]] also played at Dean Street for a couple of years along with the Shells, but now ground share with West Auckland whilst they await their new stadium in 2010.

==Records==
*'''[[FA Cup]] best performance''': first round proper replay - 1959-60
*'''[[FA Trophy]] best performance''': third qualifying round - 1974-75, 1992-93
*'''[[FA Vase]] best performance''': third round - 2003-04, 2006-07, 2008-09
*'''[[FA Amateur Cup]] best performance''': quarter-finals replay - 1958-59


==Playing squad==
==Playing squad==
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{{fs player | no= | nat=England | pos=FW | name= Adam Emson}}
{{fs player | no= | nat=England | pos=FW | name= Adam Emson}}
{{fs end}}
{{fs end}}

==References==
{{reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.shildonafc.co.uk/MY%20FRONT.htm Website]
*[http://www.shildonafc.co.uk/MY%20FRONT.htm Official website]
*{{fchd|id=SHILDON|name=Shildon}}


{{Northern League One}}
{{Northern League One}}

Revision as of 17:33, 24 December 2008

Shildon
Full nameShildon Association Football Club
Nickname(s)The Railwaymen
The Shells
Founded1890 (as Shildon Athletic)
GroundDean Street
Shildon
Capacity4,700
ChairmanEngland Brian Burn
ManagerEngland Gary Forrest
CoachEngland Colin Myers
LeagueNorthern Football League
Division One
2007–08Northern Football League
Division One, 5th

Shildon A.F.C. is a football club established in 1890 based in Shildon, County Durham, England. They compete in the Arngrove Northern League Division One. They play at Dean Street.

In November 2003, they reached the FA Cup first round proper for the first time in 42 years. Unfortunately, however, they were beaten 7-2 on the day by Notts County.[1] They have a very successful history in the 1930s of which can be seen on their website [1]

They joined the North Eastern League in 1907 and have won the Northern League title five times in their history.

Shildon's nickname is The Railwaymen after the wagon works that was the major employer in he town for many years. They are sometimes called by the nickname The Shells.

In the 2008–09 season, they are members of the Northern League Division One.

Bishop Auckland also played at Dean Street for a couple of years along with the Shells, but now ground share with West Auckland whilst they await their new stadium in 2010.

Records

  • FA Cup best performance: first round proper replay - 1959-60
  • FA Trophy best performance: third qualifying round - 1974-75, 1992-93
  • FA Vase best performance: third round - 2003-04, 2006-07, 2008-09
  • FA Amateur Cup best performance: quarter-finals replay - 1958-59

Playing squad

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
— GK England ENG Andrew Spence
— GK England ENG David Leighton
— DF England ENG Andrew Howarth
— DF England ENG Liam Clough
— DF England ENG John Jury
— DF England ENG Christopher Mason
— DF England ENG John Hutton
— MF England ENG Louis Whensley
No. Pos. Nation Player
— MF England ENG Dean Grayson
— MF England ENG Dion Riatt
— MF England ENG Simon Ord
— MF England ENG Daniel Moore (captain)
— MF England ENG Liam Cooper
— MF England ENG Stuart Niven
— FW England ENG Tyson Masters
— FW England ENG Adam Emson

References

  1. ^ Notts County 7-2 Shildon - BBC Sport
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