Shaw Lane not rushing star signings

Shaw Lane Aquaforce manager Craig Elliott is in no rush to give star signings Gavin Allott and Alex Davidson their debuts. Both players are yet to feature in Aquaforce’s three pre-season friendlies and are unlikely to do so. Former Frickley striker Allott is recovering from a hernia problem, while Davidson, signed from Bradford (Park Avenue)  read more→

No news on Devaney – Elliott

A decision on whether Barnsley legend Martin Devaney earns a deal at Shaw Lane Aquaforce is likely to be made in two weeks’ time. Devaney featured in the 1-1 draw with North Ferriby United on Saturday and the news that he could be signing for Aquaforce has created excitement across Barnsley. “It is ongoing, but  read more→

Shaw Lane survive late pressure

Shaw Lane Aquaforce held their nerve to record to ensure a 1-1 draw with FA Trophy winners North Ferriby United in Barnsley yesterday. Ferriby gave Aquaforce a lot of problems in the closing stages after their captain Liam King had cancelled out Adam Priestley’s opener. The match will be remembered as it was the first  read more→

Glasshoughton draw at Goole AFC

Glasshoughton Welfare came away from Evo-Stik Division One South outfit Goole AFC with a well-earned 2-2 draw on Saturday in another pre-season friendly game. Welfare twice took the lead with goals from Del Pollock and Danny Corley, but former Louth striker Jamie Coulson pegged the scores back with a brace. It was a great result considering  read more→

Frosty leaves Aquaforce due to work

  Danny Frost has left Evo Stik Division One South new boys Shaw Lane Aquaforce because of work commitments. Frost now works in the North East from Monday to Friday so is no longer available to play midweek fixtures. The striker returned to Aquaforce on transfer deadline day in March and helped them cross the  read more→

Steels chief hoping to tie up deals

How Stocksbridge Park Steels will line-up this season will become more clear in the next week, according to Chris Hilton. Richard Patterson is currently the only new face at Bracken Moor this summer as Hilton has retained almost everyone from last season’s team. Hilton has a number of trialists on the books and he is  read more→

Get your club’s reports on NLY

Non League Yorkshire is entering into its second season of covering the fortunes of clubs in the region. A number of clubs already send reports from weekend matches to the site for publication on either a Sunday or Monday and you could do too. If you want your club’s reports or news on the site  read more→

Garforth steal win after frantic climax

A frantic finish at Garforth Town ended with Curtly Martin-Wyatt striking the winner in the Miners’ 2-1 victory over Stocksbridge Park Steels. After 75 minutes and no shots on target, the friendly appeared to be heading for a dire goal-less draw. However, Jassim Alali’s goal set the game alight and there were soon chances galore.  read more→

Priestley gets double in Shaw Lane win

Shaw Lane Aquaforce needed substitutes Lee Morris and Adam Priestley to pull them out of the fire in the 4-1 win at local rivals Penistone Church. Gibraltar International Priestley scored twice and provided the assists for Morris and Andrew Fox in Aquaforce’s second half comeback. Toolstation NCEL Division One side Penistone had deservedly led at  read more→

Aquaforce to make debut at Tividale

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division champions Shaw Lane Aquaforce will head to Tividale for their Evo Stik Division One South debut on the opening day of the season in August. Both clubs will be able to compare notes on their ground grading sagas from last season. Shaw Lane had to work like trojans to get their home up  read more→