Some GREAT NEWS . After being taken Ill earlier in the week, we are delighted to announce that curt
@curtfeller
is on the road to recovery. Still someway to go but the early signs are very positive. You gave us all at SFC a v big shock Curt, we wish you all our best❤️❤️🖤🖤
LET THERE BE LIGHT💡
Huge news & a step in the direction for the Club as our application for floodlights has been granted, in principle, at Penpole Lane.
We would like to thank everybody who contributed to the application and for the continued support.
More info to come.
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We are delighted to announce that today the
@FA
has ratified our Lateral Step 7 move from the Uhlsport Somerset County League to the Marcliff Glouester County League. This heralds a new exciting chapter in our history. We have been competing in the
@somersetFA
leagues since
70 years in the making and it’s finally here, our debut in the
@TSWesternLeague
where we host
@LongwellGreenFC
at the creek , come down and support the lads on what promises to be a very special day for the club,
#uptheshire
🔴⚫️⚽️
MAN ON FIRE
Wednesdays hat trick took
@Scottbamf99
over the 30 goal mark for the season, our number 9 has hit 31 in just 23 appearances🔥.
The Team are doing well in our debut
@TSWesternLeague
season & Bamford’s red hot form means he is now the divisions top scorer.
🔴☠️🐐
RESULT
The seasons not quite over yet for the First Team!
A
@Scottbamf99
hat trick confirmed we are in the play offs after beating
@_BLAFC_
3-1.
Think the lads are happy, great achievement from all involved.
🔴☠️
He’s not one for fanfare so we’ll keep it brief.
Our long-serving Captain
@mattymccall23
has had to step back from playing due to an ongoing hip problem.
Everyone at the club would like to thank Matt for his endless contributions over the years & wish him the best with recovery.
It’s tough to take but a play off final in our first season is a lot to be proud of.
Thank you to all management, players and volunteers for your work representing our club this season.
Rest well and see you next season.
❤️
🔴☠️
We’d like to wish our Chairman Mr Pete McCall a very happy birthday.
Hopefully he enjoys today as much as he obviously enjoyed watching our Reserves on Saturday.
Man ✅
Myth 🤔
Legend ❤️
Tell us your best Pete McCall tales below ⬇️
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A huge congratulations to Cody Winkler who made his
@TSWesternLeague
debut at just 16 years old yesterday.
At the other end of the scale & pitch, Mark Winkler donned the gloves making for a lovely club Father/Son moment, despite retiring 48 times.
#OneOfOurOwn
#RedOrDead
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BREAKING NEWS: We are delighted to announce that
@LiamG1983
has been appointed as the first team manager from immediate effect. Liam will be assisted by the current management team, Lee Rogers and
@Kyle11Davies
. Liam joins us with great experience , recently as no. 2 to Andy
Preparation under way for our inaugural game in the Marcliff
@GlosCounty
tomorrow where we host
@HenburyFC
with a 3pm KO. Club open from 12.30 , please respect our Covid regulations if attending.
#uptheshire
❤️🖤⚽️
We are delighted to announce that long serving player John Scorer joins Liam G as first team coach for our inaugural season in the
@TSWesternLeague
that experience will be invaluable as the season unfolds. Welcome John
In all the excitement of the opening of our new changing rooms and the fine 2-1 win on Saturday the only Blemish on the day was the serious knee injury sustained by George Brimson. George will most probably not play again this season. All at Shire FC wish you a speedy recovery.
FULL TIME
To the relief of phone batteries & defensive purists worldwide, the referee brings this classic to an end.
4-1 down just into the second half & then the madness ensued.
Lots of goals, nobody’s sure who scored them all.
We’re back at
@KeynshamTownFC
Saturday!
🔴☠️
In all seriousness, congratulations to
@wickowls
and all involved on a well earned
@GlosCounty
title!
Thanks for keeping the season interesting! And all the best going forward!
🔴 or ☠️
#redordead
So proud of our new changing facilities, quality workmanship from Steve Clarke Construction. So many thanks must also be given to project manager Andy Nairn .
ANNOUNCEMENT 📣
The Club is delighted to welcome
@GreavesyDg
on board as First Team Assistant.
Greavesy will be working closely with
@LiamG1983
and the existing management team after a spell in charge of Henbury.
On behalf of all, welcome!
And, as always,
#ThanksLee
🔴☠️
We are extremely saddened to hear of the passing of club member Darren Gilvear, a supporter of our club and a proud and staunch supporter of
@Official_BRFC
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Steve & Wendy sisters Helen, Denise & wife Rachel and children and the extended family🙏
Shoutout to
@CribbsFC
A’s who left their changing rooms impeccably and came back to the club for some food and drinks.
Local football as it should be.
🔴☠️
Pitch prepared for the first game of the season at Penpole Lane where we host
@FiltonAthletic
in a friendly with a 14:30 KO . Come up support the boys, making sure to obey Covid guidance. ⚫️🔴⚽️
#uptheshire
GAME ABANDONED
83 minutes on the clock and the tides come in and ruined everything.
5-2 and we’re waiting on confirmation of what comes next.
Picture courtesy of
@SouthBrisGas
Pitch very soft down the middle, but with no further rain forecast over night no pitch inspection is planned ahead of our game in the
@somersetcfl
tomorrow where we host
@KeynshamTownRes
2pm KO at Penpole Lane 🔴⚫️⚽️
#shire
BONUS SIGNING
We’re giving you one early as we’re too excited.
@Kyle11Davies
&
@Purd_Dogg
manage to sign someone from another sport, Kev McGivern joins the A’s after years of egg chasing.
#RedOrEgg
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Shire FC would like to wish
@alex_wilson101
all the best on his Australian adventure.
@LiamG1983
took him under his wing for 2 months, together they lost a play off final & now Alex is moving to the other side of the world.
Make of that what you will.
Safe travels Wils!
🔴☠️
We don’t usually do birthday shoutouts cos we can’t keep up but if there’s an excuse to get this picture back out then we’ll find it.
Happy birthday
@ciarangreening
Funny old game 🤷🏻♂️
🔴☠️
Delighted to announce we have been awarded £500 Club Preparation Fund grant to help us get ready for the big KO and club team opening Many thanks to
@FootballFoundtn
and for the vital support they are giving
#grassrootsfootball
.
#uptheshire
❤️🖤⚽️
Moooorning 😁
Firsts progress to the
@TSWesternLeague
play off final after a 3-0 victory v
@CityWellsfc
.
Ryan Radford got our first, Scott Bamford got his 38th & 39th goals in his 30th appearance 🤯.
Final will be Saturday against
@WincantontownFC
or
@oldlandafc
.
🔴☠️
AND ITS HERE!
Clubs all set for the euros
Screens inside and out
Clubs open this evening from 3:30pm - 9pm
Saturday open from 3:30pm onwards.
SUNDAY! The big one
Club open from 11:30am
Pop up and support not just England, but also the club like really
🔴 or ☠️
#RedOrDead
📣
Dan Morne makes the step up to First Team Captain.
Another one with years of top tier service at the Club, hopefully many more to come both on and off the pitch.
🔴☠️
Happy new year to all our SFC players, committee , supporters and friends from the football and sporting community. We so hope 2021 get us back playing the games we love that are at the heart of our communities . So much thanks for the incredible support for our future plans 🙏
Shirehampton FC are proud to welcome our new kitman Martin ‘beaner’ millet, who joins us from down the road at
@HallenFC
.
#BeanerIsARed
#redordead
🔴 or ☠️
3 points away to the neighbours!
Bamford at the double but a very good performance all around, last 10
@HallenFC
put the pressure on but Shire held on to take it all.
#RedOrDead
Now the standard season is over, we’d like to congratulate
@BrislingtonFC
on their title win and
@NandTFC
for their back to back promotions.
Congratulations to all involved, hope to see you again soon.
🤝
🔴☠️
The club are saddened to hear that Keith Hawkins our club Sec. During the 90s sadly passed away last week. Our thoughts are with Keith’s family and friends at this sad time.
RESULT
Reserves win 4-3 away to
@AEK_Boco_Mens
A in a game that had it all, huge 3 points on the road.
✅ 2 goal comeback
✅ Red card
✅ Goal disallowed
✅ Penalty
✅ Penalty save
✅ Late winner
Goals
@SnailhamLouis
x3
@JarvUk
😍
#RedOrDead
🔴☠️
FULL TIME
@GillTownFC
0-4 🔴☠️
A comprehensive victory on opening day!
A double from Ryan Sharpe plus goals from Scott Bamford and Louis Bamford 2.0 Snailham means we’re victorious by 4 goals this afternoon.
All the best to Gillingham and we’ll see you later in the season.
If you are up and around Penpole Lane this weekend you might notice the first signs of spring but also the summer.We have handed over the recreation ground to our ground share partners
@TwyfordHouseCC
early to allow an early preparation for the 2021 cricket season. Good luck boys
PLAY OFF FINAL
We’ll be taking on
@oldlandafc
on Monday afternoon.
There will be a coach for supporters leaving our club at 13:30, free of charge.
If you want to reserve a place please DM us
Full fixture details to follow.
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NEW SIGNINGS! 😍😍
Experienced centre half
@kevdaviesno1
Defender Malique Haizaki
Forwards
@ryansharpe_
, Michael Barry & Devanti McInverney
All join
@LiamG1983
’s squad for the upcoming season.
Welcome to the Club gents, glad to have you on board
#RedOrDead
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They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them.
#RemembranceDay2020
#ArmisticeDay
RETAINED
@Mason2Smart
joins the list of players returning for the assault on B&D3, even though he famously said “I don’t know how to play up front”, the management have deemed him good enough to come back.
#FormerWonderkid
#RedOrDead
🔴☠️
RESULT
It was two old heads who stole the show last night!
A highly polished team performance where
@Scottbamf99
bagged himself another hat trick & was joined on the scoresheet by Skipper
@mattymccall23
as we beat Bishop Sutton 4-0.
All focus on Saturday now.
#RedOrDead
🔴☠️
The club are sad to learn that ex player Dave Thoburn has sadly passed away. Dave played for Shire in the early 60’s in the clubs infancy and was famed for his ability in the air and tough tackling. Our belated condolences thoughts and prayers to wife Molly, Gary and Karren. 🙏
SEEING DOUBLE
That man yet again..
@Scottbamf99
at the double to secure a 2-0 victory last night against 2nd place
@oldlandafc
, that makes it 8 in 8 for the clinical frontman who is the early favourite to win his 73rd club golden boot ⚽️
#RedOrDead
🐐🔴☠️
RETAINED
The Cat renews for 23/24, negotiations were tough considering his demands but we’ve managed to reach an agreement.
@EliJaySmith7
#RiotVan
#RedOrDead
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