Congratulations to everyone who has been a part of these achievements in Shield’s existence!!
Achievements
The following players or events have contributed to our role of honour:
- Kerron Samuels: Brentford U21 as of (2025)
- Ayo Tanimowo: Brighton & Hove Albion U23 as of 2021
- Brandon Waugh: Reading U21(2026)
- Rhian Brewster: Derby Country First Team. Previously, Sheffield Utd First Team. Previously Chelsea FC (2008); Liverpool (2014); England U17 World Cup Winner (2017)); Liverpool U23-1st Team (2019)
- Salim Nassor: Reading FC (2009)
- Lewis Englishby: Wycombe Wanderers FC (2009)
- Leonard : Tottenham Hotspurs FC (2010)
- Mohammed Bangura: West Ham United FC (2011)
- Godson: Leyton Orient FC (2013); Norwich City (2014); QPR (2014)
- Marco Cancar: West Ham United & Serbia (2007)
- Ben Brooks – York City First Team (2026)
- Rhys Byrne – Hornchurch First Team (2026).
Achievements
- Shield Academy FC: The FA Charter Development Club of The Year Award (2014).
- Shield Academy U18’s – Progressed to EJA Side Woodford Town 23/24.
- Shield Academy U14’s – Progressed to EJA Side Woodford Town 23/24.
The Shield Philosophy
Our philosophy at Shield takes into account various points of research and our beliefs take into account the fact that our sessions and structures must vary, dependent on the age group of the team. We pride ourselves on creating imaginative structures.