Official Shotton Comrades report from the northern echo "AFTER 33 years Shotton Comrades have called it a day. The club was formed in 1972 and after playing in the Peterlee and District Sunday League became members of the Arngrove Northern League until relegated in 2004. Since then the club has been on a downward spiral mainly as a result of being unable to attract helpers. Chairman and manager Brian Maxwell resigned following the mid- week game at Windscale on August 24 declaring: "I didn't get home until after 1 am and can no longer give the commitment which is necessary. "I've taken the club as far as I can and it's time for someone else to come..."