Evo Stik Premier Division Promotion-chasing Shaw Lane AFC have captured North Ferriby United centre-back Jake Skelton. The former Leeds United academy player fills the void left by Ryan Qualter, who left to join Boston United last week. Paul Quinn said: “We are delighted to have Jake on board at Shaw Lane. “We have been tracking read more→
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Qualter and Stewart leave for Boston
Evo Stik Premier Division Shaw Lane AFC captain Ryan Qualter and goalkeeper Jon Stewart have both joined their former manager Craig Elliott’s Boston United after the club’s agreed an undisclosed fee for the pair. They join Boston on the day that ex-Glasshoughton and Ossett Town boss Elliott was named as the Vanarama National North manager read more→
Hazel scores late winner for Frickley
Evo Stik South Jacob Hazel’s late winner ensured 2018 began with a bang for promotion-chasing Frickley Athletic, who won 4-3 in the pulsating clash with Chasetown. The home side led for most of the first half until an unmarked Tyler Blake scored from a Frickley corner as the interval beckoned. Hazel grabbed his first of read more→
Frickley to support injured Malkowski
Evo Stik South Frickley Athletic have confirmed that star goalkeeper Seb Malkowski will miss the rest of the season because of injury – but he won’t be left behind as the club are planning fundraising activities. Malkowski has a grade 2 ACL tear, which means a 5-6 month recovery period – added to the fact read more→
Murray swaps Tadcaster for Farsley
Evo Stik Premier Division Former York City midfielder Cameron Murray has left Tadcaster Albion and joined higher league Farsley Celtic. Murray only signed for Tadcaster in the summer and he recorded one goal and one assist in twenty-four appearances during his short spell at the i2i stadium. Tadcaster manager Michael Morton said: “At this time read more→
Non League great Marshall retires
Non League great and Farsley Celtic attacker Richard Marshall has been told to retire because of injury at the age of 31. Whilst the term ‘great’ is overused, Marshall’s achievements during his ten-year Non League career mean he deserves its. Marshall first came to prominence at Harrogate Railway as a young and lively attacker. He read more→
Frickley grab Mansfield striker on loan
Evo Stik South Young Mansfield Town striker Tyler Blake has joined Spencer Fearn’s Frickley Athletic on loan for a month. Fearn has heard a lot of good things about the youngster, who enjoyed a prolific spell with Mickleover Sports last season. Fearn said: “We are delighted to have Tyler with us for the next month read more→
Shaw Lane’s loyal physio stands down
Evo Stik Premier Division Long-serving Shaw Lane AFC physio John Williamson is retiring with immediate effect, but will be on hand to help out if needed. Williamson, who wants to spend more time with his family, has been part of the fixtures and fittings of the Ducks throughout their incredible rise up the football pyramid. read more→
Unbelievable start for Ducks boss Quinn
Evo Stik Premier Division Paul Quinn’s reign as manager of Shaw Lane AFC began in unbelievable fashion as his side put five past title rivals Warrington Town without reply. The Ducks had the points effectively sown-up by half-time having demolished Warrington. An early goal eased any nerves and they never looked back. Nicky Walker set read more→
Quinn makes Pollard his first signing
Evo Stik Premier Division New Shaw Lane AFC manager Paul Quinn has made highly-rated centre-back Jimmy Pollard his first signing since replacing Craig Elliott. Pollard arrives from Farsley Celtic, but he is very well-known to Quinn as it was the Ducks boss who gave him his first chance in the semi-pro game after his release read more→