Ducks boss Quinn makes double capture

Evo Stik Premier Division Paul Quinn’s Shaw Lane AFC have made two signings ahead of their clash with Stalybridge Celtic on Thursday night. Shaw Lane host Stalybridge and Dominic Brown-Hill and Adam Knight are in contention to be in the squad. Brown-Hill joins on loan for the rest of the season from League Two side  read more→

Reed leaves Ducks for Gainsborough

Evo Stik Premier Division  John Reed has left his role as assistant manager of Shaw Lane AFC to become former Farsley Celtic manager Lee Sinnott’s number two at Gainsborough Trinity. Sinnott, who led Farsley on an unprecedented and magical journey from the old NPL Division One to the National League Premier between 2003 and 2007,  read more→

Shaw Lane sign centre-back Skelton

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→

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→

NLY’s top 15 moments of 2017

When you sit down and reflect, 2017 has been a very successful year for Non League football in Yorkshire. More clubs than normal have won promotion, won silverware and for the first time since NLY was launched, a Yorkshire club from below the National League has reached the FA Cup first round. Now regular readers  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→

Shaw Lane appoint Quinn as new boss

Evo Stik Premier Division  Former Brighouse Town manager Paul Quinn is the new manager of Shaw Lane AFC – an appointment which brings an end to a week-long search for Craig Elliott’s successor. Quinn ends his six-month sabbatical from football to take up the post. Rated as one of the best young managers around, Quinn  read more→

Ducks deluged by applications

The deadline for applications for the vacant Shaw Lane AFC’s manager’s position is 5pm this afternoon. The Ducks have been overwhelmed with CVs since advertising on Wednesday. It is hardly a surprise as the position is one of the most exciting to come up for a long time. The vacancy opened up on Sunday after  read more→