Shaw Lane pull off dramatic comeback

Lee Morris completed the dramatic turnaround with the winner as Shaw Lane Aquaforce reached the quarter-finals of the FA Vase by beating Flackwell Heath 3-2 in Barnsley. Aquaforce surrendered a 1-0 lead and found themselves heading out until Joe Thornton and Morris pulled them out of the fire with two quick-fire goals in the final  read more→

Toughest Vase test yet – Elliott

Craig Elliott has urged his Shaw Lane Aquaforce side to concentrate on their own performances and not worry about dangers of the unknown opposition in the FA Vase fifth round tomorrow. Shaw Lane’s extraordinary Vase run continues with the visit of Hellenic League Premier Division promotion-chasers Flackwell Heath to Barnsley. Aquaforce are potentially four games  read more→

Cotterill bolsters Lane’s glory hunt

James Cotterill has signed for his hometown team Shaw Lane Aquaforce as Craig Elliott bolstered his squad for the push for glory in the next few months. Cotterill leaves Handsworth Parramore after eighteen months at Sandy Lane where he had become a popular player. The experienced centre-back reunites with Elliott after working together during the  read more→

Lane’s Vase journey continues

Shaw Lane Aquaforce stormed into the last 16 of the FA Vase by smashing Walsall Wood 4-1 in the fourth round replay at Sandy Lane. The protracted game which was postponed twice last week because of pitch problems at Shaw Lane was finally played and Aquaforce wasted no time in securing a home tie with  read more→

Lane’s replay switched to Saturday

Shaw Lane Aquaforce will now host the FA Vase fourth round replay with Walsall Wood on Saturday. The two sides were due to meet again tomorrow night (Tuesday) at Shaw Lane to decide who will face Flackwell Heath at home in the last 16. But, with falling temperatures and pitch problems which have besieged Aquaforce  read more→

South makes Shaw Lane debut

Danny South made his debut for Shaw Lane Aquaforce as a second half substitute in the 1-1 draw at Walsall Wood in the FA Vase fourth round tie. The striker has been a long-time target of Aquaforce boss Craig Elliott’s and he was signed last week after a short spell with Goole. Elliott was looking  read more→

Elliott happy to take Walsall replay

Craig Elliott was happy to bring Walsall Wood back to Barnsley for the replay after below par Shaw Lane Aquaforce’s 1-1 stalemate in the FA Vase fourth round tie. The Wembley dream remains alive after Shaw Lane held out for a draw after playing the entire 30 minutes of extra-time with ten men because of  read more→

Vase run is creating interest in Barnsley

Craig Wood hopes Shaw Lane Aquaforce’s magical FA Vase run will continue to boost their ever-growing fan-base as they plot to win at Walsall Wood tomorrow.  Aquaforce are into the last 32 after knocking out the tournament favourites in each of the last three rounds in Runcorn Linnets, West Auckland Town and Shildon. The win  read more→

Elliott praises Shaw Lane squad

Craig Elliott says Shaw Lane Aquaforce have put themselves in contention to win the Toolstation NCEL Premier Division title. The NCEL’s FA Vase heroes can overtake league leaders Tadcaster Albion with their games in hand after the 1-0 victory over them last week. Elliott is refusing to get carried away, but he said: “It is a  read more→

Aquaforce had to beat Taddy – Elliott

Craig Elliott said his Shaw Lane Aquaforce had to beat leaders Tadcaster Albion last night in the Toolstation NCEL Premier Division. Aquaforce completed the double over their title rivals with a 1-0 win to move into second place with three games in hand. Lee Morris’ second half goal was the difference and Elliott said: “It  read more→