Craig Wood says he hopes that the Dan Wilkinson Foundation will become a charity that will help save lives. The Shaw Lane AFC chairman, with Dan’s family’s blessing, is spearheading the fundraising to set up an organisation that will help provide defibrillators for grassroots clubs, screening for players, along with vital medical training for volunteers. read more→
A “fitting tribute” is how Brighouse Town manager Paul Quinn described the turnout for Dan Wilkinson at Shaw Lane AFC yesterday. Quinn and club captain Adam Field led a 30-plus strong contingent from Brighouse out at kick-off, alongside Shaw Lane, Romulus, Dan’s parents and the match officials, for the minute’s silence. Former Goole and Scarborough read more→
Craig Elliott believes Dan Wilkinson’s parents saw the “love and affection” that everyone at Shaw Lane AFC had for their son. Dan’s parents Gill and Barry were present as Shaw Lane paid the biggest tribute possible by beating Romulus 2-0 in Barnsley. It concluded a traumatic week for everyone concerned. Elliott had one of the read more→
Evo Stik Division One South Shaw Lane AFC 2-0 Romulus Brave Shaw Lane AFC gave Dan Wilkinson the best possible tribute by beating Romulus on a very emotional afternoon in Barnsley. Alex Byrne’s goal 30 seconds into the contest and Spencer Harris’s header in the final minute, guided the Ducks to the win. Ultimately the read more→
Evo Stik Division One South Stocksbridge Park Steels have taken young Sheffield United winger Nathaniel Croft on a month’s loan. Croft is the latest Blades youth player to get men’s football experience at Bracken Moor, behind the likes of Brodie Litchfield, Kler Heh and Spencer Maw. It is a boost to Stocksbridge’s strike-force as Scott Ruthven remains injured. Another read more→
The family of Dan Wilkinson have given their blessing for Shaw Lane’s Evo Stik Division One South clash with Romulus to go-ahead. Shaw Lane will celebrate the life of Dan, who tragically passed away after collapsing during the Ducks’ Integro League Cup tie at Brighouse Town on Monday night. “It will be an emotional day read more→
Evo Stik League Two dramatic late goals turned a victory into a defeat for Stocksbridge Park Steels, who lost 3-2 at Basford United in Division One South. An own goal and Kuda Muskwe’s strike were seemingly enough for the Steels, until Basford hit back. Scarborough Athletic remain unbeaten at home after the 4-1 win over read more→
Evo Stik Division One South Highly-rated right-back Gary Stohrer is a free agent after Shaw Lane AFC manager Craig Elliott made the difficult decision to release his loyal player. Stohrer was the first player to follow Elliott from Ossett Town to Barnsley in February 2014. He has been a major part of Shaw Lane’s success read more→
Here is the fifth in of a weekly series profiling players across the region. Each week, a different player will reveal best (and worst) moments during their football career. This week it is the turn of Shaw Lane’s influential attacker Joe Thornton. Name: Joe Thornton Age: 27 Position: Attacker Current Club: Shaw Lane AFC Previous read more→
Evo Stik Division One South Newcastle Town 1-3 Stocksbridge Park Steels Kuba Muskwe once again stole the show as Stocksbridge Park Steels celebrated back-to-back victories. On-loan Rotherham United forward Muskwe’s got the ball rolling with a 17th minute header. Poor defending from Newcastle gifted Muskwe with his second goal straight after half-time. Jake Lovatt pulled read more→
