Craig Wood says he hopes that the Dan Wilkinson Foundation will become a charity that will help save lives. The Shaw Lane AFC chairman, with Dan’s family’s blessing, is spearheading the fundraising to set up an organisation that will help provide defibrillators for grassroots clubs, screening for players, along with vital medical training for volunteers. read more→
A “fitting tribute” is how Brighouse Town manager Paul Quinn described the turnout for Dan Wilkinson at Shaw Lane AFC yesterday. Quinn and club captain Adam Field led a 30-plus strong contingent from Brighouse out at kick-off, alongside Shaw Lane, Romulus, Dan’s parents and the match officials, for the minute’s silence. Former Goole and Scarborough read more→
Craig Elliott believes Dan Wilkinson’s parents saw the “love and affection” that everyone at Shaw Lane AFC had for their son. Dan’s parents Gill and Barry were present as Shaw Lane paid the biggest tribute possible by beating Romulus 2-0 in Barnsley. It concluded a traumatic week for everyone concerned. Elliott had one of the read more→
Evo Stik Division One South Shaw Lane AFC 2-0 Romulus Brave Shaw Lane AFC gave Dan Wilkinson the best possible tribute by beating Romulus on a very emotional afternoon in Barnsley. Alex Byrne’s goal 30 seconds into the contest and Spencer Harris’s header in the final minute, guided the Ducks to the win. Ultimately the read more→
The family of Dan Wilkinson have given their blessing for Shaw Lane’s Evo Stik Division One South clash with Romulus to go-ahead. Shaw Lane will celebrate the life of Dan, who tragically passed away after collapsing during the Ducks’ Integro League Cup tie at Brighouse Town on Monday night. “It will be an emotional day read more→
The reaction from the Non League family to the tragic passing for Shaw Lane AFC defender Dan Wilkinson has been immense. Players and supporters of Shaw Lane and Brighouse Town laid flowers on the pitch at the Dual Seal Stadium last night, 24 hours after the terrible tragedy. Clubs across the region who were involved read more→
Shaw Lane AFC defender Dan Wilkinson has passed away after collapsing on the pitch at Brighouse Town last night. Wilkinson collapsed an hour into Shaw Lane’s Integro League Cup tie at Brighouse Town. The physios from both clubs were on the pitch within seconds administering medical care. An ambulance and two fast response vehicles soon arrived read more→
Thoughts and prayers are with Shaw Lane AFC defender Dan Wilkinson after he was rushed to Calderdale Royal Hospital in Halifax last night. Wilkinson collapsed an hour into Shaw Lane’s Integro League Cup tie at Brighouse Town. The physios from both clubs were on the pitch within seconds administering medical care. An ambulance and two read more→
Evo Stik Division One South Highly-rated right-back Gary Stohrer is a free agent after Shaw Lane AFC manager Craig Elliott made the difficult decision to release his loyal player. Stohrer was the first player to follow Elliott from Ossett Town to Barnsley in February 2014. He has been a major part of Shaw Lane’s success read more→
Evo Stik Division One South Leek Town 1-2 Shaw Lane AFC Kieran Lugsden headed the decisive goal as Shaw Lane negotiated their way round a tricky away fixture. The victory returned unbeaten Shaw Lane back to winning ways after a series of draws. Spencer Harris set the Ducks on their way with a header on read more→
