Player Profile – Gavin Allott

Here is the 23rd in our weekly series profiling players across the region. Each week a different player will reveal their best (and worst) moments. This week it is the turn of lethal Shaw Lane AFC striker Gavin Allott. Name: Gavin Allott Age: 30 Current Club: Shaw Lane AFC Previous Clubs: Frickley Athletic, Guiseley, Goole  read more→

Stirrup is back from Aussie Land

Evo Stik Division One South Richard Stirrup has re-signed for Stocksbridge Park Steels for a third time after returning from travelling in Australia. The midfielder’s second stint at Bracken Moor lasted six months in 2015 before he embarked on a move down under. He actually signed off with a goal in his final game back in August 2015  read more→

Two games off, two games on

Two matches have been called off, but two have beaten Tuesday’s wet weather in the Yorkshire region. Harrogate Railway’s home Toolstation NCEL Premier Division clash with Hemsworth Miners Welfare and Shaw Lane’s Evo Stik clash with Belper Town are both off because of waterlogged pitches. However, the good news for those wanting to watch a  read more→

Leaders Lane maintain incredible form

Evo Stik Division One South Carlton Town 1-5 Shaw Lane AFC Leaders Shaw Lane AFC remain unstoppable after a very easy win at Carlton Town. The Ducks had the game sown up by half-time. The first goal was scored after just five minutes when Kieran Lugsden netted from close range. Highly-rated Alex Byrne steered the  read more→

Burnett’s goal defeats Lane’s title rivals

Evo Stik Division One South Spalding United 0-1 Shaw Lane AFC Gary Burnett’s first half strike was all leaders Shaw Lane needed to defeat title-rivals Spalding United and open up a six point gap. The Ducks are now unbeaten in 18 matches in all competitions. Shaw Lane’s goal was very well-worked. Gavin Allott won the  read more→

Cold snap causes postponements

Stocksbridge Park Steels were one of the clubs affected by the sudden cold snap across the country. A frost covered pitch at Bracken Moor caused with Evo Stik Division One South clash with Belper Town to be postponed. Goole’s trip to Mossley in Division One North was called off because of snow. Farsley Celtic’s home  read more→

Stunning away victory for Shaw Lane

Evo Stik Division One South Lincoln United 0-6 Shaw Lane AFC Unstoppable Shaw Lane opened up a three point lead at the top after a stunning away midweek victory. The Ducks have now won ten and drawn one of their last eleven games. They are also unbeaten in 17. The signs of their latest win  read more→

Shaw Lane climb back to the summit

Evo Stik Division One South Shaw Lane AFC 3-1 Market Drayton Town Shaw Lane climbed back to the top of the table with a decisive victory in Barnsley. A bullet header from Spencer Harris was the opening gambit for the Ducks as half-time approached. The visitors tried to force a goal at the start of  read more→

Rare glory moment for full-back Meade

Evo Stik Division One South Stocksbridge Park Steels 1-0 Newcastle Town Josh Meade was able to enjoy a rare moment in the spotlight as the he scored the winner for Stocksbridge against title-chasing Newcastle Town. The big victory brings Stocksbridge’s play-offs hopes back to life. Stocksbridge were good value for their win as they created  read more→

Attacker Gascoigne rejoins old club

Evo Stik Division One South Shaw Lane AFC attacker Andy Gascoigne has rejoined his former club Sheffield FC. Gascoigne leaves the Barnsley-based club after a brief stay which began in November. When he was with Sheffield a few years ago, Gascoigne was touted as one of Non League’s rising stars. His stock eventually earned him  read more→