NLY’s top moments of 2016

2016 is drawing to close so Non League Yorkshire is going to take this moment to choose some of the best moments and stars from the past 12 months in the Evo Stik Leagues and Toolstation NCEL. Team of the Year In our opinion, there are only a few contenders for this award – Liversedge, Penistone Church, Pickering  read more→

Byrne scores winner on return

Evo Stik Division One South Alex Byrne predictably had the last word on his return to action at Shaw Lane AFC. Byrne hit the late winner for the league leaders, who had to come from behind to win 2-1 against Kidsgrove Athletic in Barnsley. The former Northwich Victoria attacker was the player at the centre  read more→

Shaw Lane lose FA Trophy appeal

FA Trophy  Shaw Lane have unfortunately lost their appeal against their controversial expulsion from the FA Trophy. Ducks chairman Craig Wood and secretary Dave Exley took the fight to Wembley on Tuesday, but failed to persuade the appeals panel to reinstate them into the competition. Shaw Lane felt they had a strong case as the FA’s own  read more→

Lane’s appeal to be heard tomorrow

FA Trophy Shaw Lane AFC’s fight to clear their name and avoid expulsion from the FA Trophy goes to Wembley tomorrow. Their appeal will be heard at 2.30pm tomorrow afternoon. Shaw Lane chairman Craig Wood blames the FA’s members area – which is used to monitor discipline – for his club fielding Alex Byrne in  read more→

Flawed system at centre of Lane’s appeal

FA Trophy  Shaw Lane AFC are victims of a flawed system, according to club chairman Craig Wood. The FA Member’s Area is at the centre of the reasons why Shaw Lane AFC are appealing against their controversial expulsion from the FA Trophy. The FA kicked Shaw Lane out on Friday for fielding Alex Byrne in the  read more→

Shaw Lane removed from FA Trophy

FA Trophy  Shaw Lane AFC have been removed from the FA Trophy for fielding a suspended player in the last round’s victory over Nantwich Town. The Ducks have until 10am on Monday morning to appeal against their expulsion. The issue came to light during this week, just days before Shaw Lane were due to host  read more→

Shaw Lane’s big match postponed

FA Trophy Shaw Lane’s big FA Trophy first round tie with National League promotion-chasers and FA Cup giant-killers Lincoln City has been postponed. The eagerly-anticipated clash was due to take place on Sunday in Barnsley. The FA have made the decision to postpone the match as an investigation into the previous round’s victory over Nantwich Town has  read more→

Lane win for 14th consecutive time

Evo Stik Division One South Shaw Lane AFC are three points clear at the top of the table after thrashing Leek Town 6-0 to secure a 14th consecutive victory. The Ducks were only winning 1-0, through new boy Gary Burnett’s strike, until the 72nd minute when the floodgates opened. Jono Wafula, Gav Allott, Kieran Lugsden  read more→

More depth added to Lane squad

Evo Stik Division One South FA Trophy heroes Shaw Lane AFC have increased their squad size with the additions of two players. Former Handsworth Parramore midfielder Nicky Travis and full-back Keir Hannitty are the new faces. Travis arrives from Matlock Town, while Hannitty has recently returned to country after a spell playing in America. Hannitty  read more→

Elliott adds depth to Lane’s attack

Evo Stik Division One South Craig Elliott has restored depth to his attacking options at Shaw Lane AFC by signing a new striker. Former Skelmerdale United and Northwich Victoria striker Gary Burnett, a proven Evo Stik goal-scorer, has put-pen-to-paper after deciding to leave Colwyn Bay. Burnett was a major part of Skelmersdale’s success a few  read more→