North Shields Football Club operates with a dedicated team of volunteers. A lot of the volunteers sit on a Board of Directors which coordinates the running and organisation of the football club.

Sean Mulligan
Co-Chairman

Sean took over as Head of Media in the June of 2018 after being press officer and social media assistant since joining the club in 2015. Sean took the reigns and was appointed as Co-Chairman in 2023 to take the club to the next level. Sean is a Primary School teacher in Chester-le-Street.

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Sean Redford
Co-Chairman

Took on the role as Football Club Secretary in 2015. Sean is well known around the Footballing world. Sean is well respected at the club and works hard behind the scenes. Sean took the reigns and was appointed as Co-Chairman in 2023 to take the club to the next level.

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Mike Taylor
Club Treasurer

Mike is a long time Shields supporter following in his father Jack’s shoes. He has followed Shields from being a child. In his retirement, he now spends every day at the ground keeping it in tip top condition.

Alan Matthews
Committee Member

Took the reins in 1994 and steadied the ship after a turbulent period. Recruitment manager for an oil rig construction company for 25 years. Retired now, devoting his time to the club and his grandchildren. Retired from role of Chairman in 2023. 

Steve Nicholson
Director

Steve ‘Boppa’ Nicholson volunteers his time as a member of the Board of Directors. The voice of North Shields, either on the tannoy or talking to away fans. Can usually be found in the clubhouse having a drink or two.

Sam Cave
Director

Sam has been involved with the club since he was a young lad as grandson of Joe. His passion is North Shields & he’s a regular home & away, usually with a couple of pals. Strapping lad to help setup the goalposts! Recently joined the Media Team assisting with match reports and post match interviews.

Joe Cave
Director

The public & sometimes grumpy face of North Shields Football Club. Been at the club for centuries some rumour & always a great bloke to have around the place. Full of stories & last to the bar. Retired from decorating business.

Terry Reed
Director

Terry joins the board of directors bringing and works as part of the kit team as well as being on the gate at home games.

Anthony Reed
Director

Newest member of the board of directors, Anthony joins the club to help Sean Redford with the match day secretary duties.

Mark Shield
Director