Stocksbridge Park Steels gave a really good account of themselves in the 3-2 defeat to Sheffield United under 21s at Bracken Moor. Steels trailed to a solitary first half goal before an equaliser was found midway through the second half. Chris Hilton’s men then went in front with time running out, but two late quick-fire read more→
Evo Stik Division One South
Refs to be strict on touchline conduct
Non League football managers have been warned that bad behaviour on the touchline will not be tolerated this season. It is understood that the Professional Game Match Officials Board have instructed Premier League officials to be strict on ill-discipline in the technical areas. The advice will soon filter down the pyramid so out of control read more→
Doodson Cup opening rounds drawn
Last season’s Integro Doodson Cup finalists Farsley Celtic will host the winners of Shaw Lane Aquaforce and Sheffield FC in the first round of the competition. Aquaforce will take on Sheffield in the Preliminary Round at their Shaw Lane complex in early September and the winner will head to Throstle Nest in November. Other first read more→
Potential Farsley reunion for Priestley
New Shaw Lane Aquaforce striker Adam Priestley could get a reunion with his old side Farsley Celtic in the FA Trophy first qualifying round. The Gibraltar International recently left Farsley to join the Barnsley-based side. The Evo Stik sides will play each other in Barnsley if Aquaforce beat New Mills and Farsley see off Prescot read more→
Stocksbridge announce first signings
Richard Patterson and Luke Mangham are Stocksbridge Park Steels’ first signings of the summer. The pair officially signed registration forms last night – ensuring an excellent start to pre-season for Stocksbridge boss Chris Hilton. Midfielder Patterson brings a huge amount of experience to the Stocksbridge ranks from his successful spells with the likes of Staveley, read more→
Laight becomes Hilton’s No2 at Steels
Experienced defender Ryan Laight will be Chris Hilton’s assistant manager at Stocksbridge Park Steels this season. Laight replaces Mark ‘Willy’ Wilson, who recently left the Bracken Moor outfit to continue his long and illustrious playing career. Laight, a former Barnsley defender, was Stocksbridge’s captain last season in the Evo Stik Division One South. Steels chief read more→
Semley keeps two, adds new face
Liam Schofield and David Taylor are returning to play under Alan Semley at Goole AFC again this season. The pair recently put pen-to-paper on Evo Stik Division One South registration forms to commit their futures to the Viking Pleasure Grounds’ outfit. Taylor was made captain of Goole upon Semley’s arrival in January, while Schofield joined read more→
Eyles and Fox to stay with Shaw Lane
Jimmy Eyles and Andrew Fox will be part of the next chapter of Shaw Lane Aquaforce’s history. Eyles signed a new one-year contract at the weekend to be part of Aquaforce’s first ever campaign in the Evo Stik Division One South. The former Ossett Town and Nostell striker struggled with injury in the latter part read more→
Simms one of many referees promoted
Popular West Riding County FA referee Jane Simms is one of many officials who have been promoted. FIFA referee Simms will take charge of National North games next season as well as acting as an assistant referee in National League matches. She recently took charge of the Toolstation NCEL League Cup final which saw Handsworth read more→
Another eye-catching signing for Lane
Craig Elliott has captured one of his main targets by adding exciting winger Alex Davidson to his Shaw Lane Aquaforce squad. The former North Ferriby United player joins from Bradford (Park Avenue) and is another eye-catching signing for the Toolstation NCEL Premier Division champions. Elliott told Non League Yorkshire: “I am a massive fan of read more→