Shaw Lane Aquaforce and Stocksbridge Park Steels have enjoyed brilliant seasons in Evo Stik Division One South and they dominate Non League Yorkshire’s team of the year.
Stocksbridge had a brilliant FA Trophy run, which included a defeat of the holders North Ferriby. They finished sixth after flirting with the play-offs, while Shaw Lane have the opportunity to win promotion in tomorrow’s play-off final.
So without further ado, let’s reveal our Yorkshire Division One South team of the year.
Shaw Lane Aquaforce goalkeeper Ian Deakin
Goalkeeper – Ian Deakin (Shaw Lane Aquaforce)
Shaw Lane Aquaforce right-back Gary Stohrer
Right-back – Gary Stohrer (Shaw Lane Aquaforce)
Shaw Lane Aquaforce defender Rhys Meynell
Centre-back – Rhys Meynell (Shaw Lane Aquaforce)
Stocksbridge Park Steels defender Liam McFayden
Centre-back – Liam McFadyen (Stocksbridge Park Steels)
Rory Coleman scores from the penalty spot during Stocksbridge’s 3-0 win over Leek Town. Picture: Peter Revitt
Left-back – Rory Coleman (Stocksbridge Park Steels)
Shaw Lane Aquaforce captain Matt Thornhill takes the ball forward
Centre-midfielder – Matt Thornhill (Shaw Lane Aquaforce)
Stocksbridge Park Steels midfielder Harrison Biggins
Centre-midfielder – Harrison Biggins (Stocksbridge Park Steels)
Stocksbridge Park Steels midfielder Corey Gregory
Centre-midfielder – Corey Gregory (Stocksbridge Park Steels)
Shaw Lane Aquaforce midfielder Lee Bennett
Attacking-midfielder – Lee Bennett (Shaw Lane Aquaforce)
Gavin Allott puts the thumbs-up to corner taker Matt Thornhill during Shaw Lane Aquaforce’s win at Rugby
Striker – Gavin Allott (Shaw Lane Aquaforce)
Stocksbridge Park Steels striker Joe Lumsden
Striker – Joe Lumsden (Stocksbridge Park Steels)
Substitutes:
Stocksbridge youngster Ben Rhodes is one of five substitutes in Non League Yorkshire’s team of the year
Goalkeeper: David Reay (Stocksbridge Park Steels)
Defender: Matt Reay (Stocksbridge Park Steels)
Midfielder: Ben Rhodes (Stocksbridge Park Steels)
Midfielder: Steve Istead (Shaw Lane Aquaforce)
Striker: Scott Ruthven (Stocksbridge Park Steels)
Who is it who picks this team no Goole or sheff fc players.