Better home form a key aim for Steels

Stocksbridge Park Steels have the ideal chance to make a start on one of Chris Hilton’s main targets tomorrow. Stocksbridge struggled to find their feet on home territory last season so the visit of Market Drayton Town for the first round of Evo Stik Division One South fixtures represents a good opportunity to begin their  read more→

Step into unknown for Shaw Lane

Craig Elliott admits Shaw Lane Aquaforce are stepping into the unknown when they make their Evo Stik Division One South debut tomorrow. Not that Elliott is bothered as the situation has parallels with their famous run to the FA Vase quarter-finals last season. The Toolstation NCEL Premier Division champions are heading to Tividale for the  read more→

Yorkshire Evo Stik League predictions

Our Yorkshire Evo Stik League clubs are on the verge of returning to action. The first round of fixtures for the three Divisions are taking place on Saturday so the time is right to assess our sides and predict how they will do. Evo Stik Premier Division Frickley Athletic Non League Yorkshire’s prediction: Bottom half  read more→

Stocksbridge confirm two signings

Adam Hinchliffe and Josh Meade have signed for Chris Hilton’s Stocksbridge Park Steels. The pair have completed forms ahead of Saturday’s Evo Stik Division One South curtain-raiser with Market Drayton Town at Bracken Moor. Midfielder Hinchliffe has been training with Stocksbridge throughout the summer and has formerly played with Sheffield Wednesday and Hyde United. Meade,  read more→

Evo Stik: Yorkshire In’s and Out’s

The new Evo Stik League season is just days away after a busy summer for our Yorkshire clubs. Some teams have made extensive signings, while others have only added a handful. The lists will be continually updated during the next few days when further signings are announced. You can make additions to your club’s comings  read more→

Evo Stik League season set to start

The new Evo Stik League campaign begins on Saturday and all Yorkshire sides will be hoping for a more successful year this time around. Nearly all our clubs failed to hit the high notes and only a handful could say that they were happy with their season. Just like last week with the Toolstation NCEL  read more→

Ducks sign pair on short term deals

Craig Elliott has confirmed that Neil Austin and Paul Walker have sealed their short-term deals with Shaw Lane Aquaforce. It was reported a few days ago that former Barnsley defender Austin would be signing for his local club after failing to land a professional contract following his exit from Hartlepool. The deal, which was signed  read more→

Pontefract and Goole play out draw

Pontefract Collieries and Goole AFC played out a bore goal-less draw at Beechnut Lane last night. Goole still have ten days to go until the Evo Stik Division One South season begins, but Pontefract clocked up vital mileage ahead of the big kick off on Saturday. The Collieries make their Toolstation NCEL Premier Division return  read more→

Hilton seals two signings for Steels

Chris Hilton has secured the signatures of two players as he takes Stocksbridge Park Steels into the final eleven days of pre-season. The Evo Stik Division One South campaign kicks off on August 15th when the Steels will host Market Drayton Town. Hilton’s squad that will lead them into battle is now becoming clearer with  read more→

Qualter own goal hands Shaw Lane win

In torrential rain, a first half own goal from Ryan Qualter proved to be the difference as Bradford (Park Avenue) went down 1-0 at lower league Shaw Lane Aquaforce. The former Ossett Town defender, playing against his old manager Craig Elliott’s side, accidentally headed the ball into his own net after 15 minutes of play.  read more→