Craig Elliott’s appointment as the new Boston United manager should not have been a total surprise. His managerial record with Shaw Lane AFC, Ossett Town and Glasshoughton Welfare, plus Kellingley in the West Yorkshire League, is phenomenal. He has done a magnificent job with each one and thoroughly deserves his chance at a major Non read more→
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Shaw Lane give Mansfield a game
Emirates FA Cup Shaw Lane AFC 1-3 Mansfield Town Barnsley lad Danny Rose broke Shaw Lane AFC hearts with two late goals to spare Mansfield Town’s blushes in front of the BT Sport cameras. Nearly 2000 fans packed into Sheerien Park for Shaw Lane’s prestigious First Round tie and the underdogs gave absolutely everything. Mansfield, read more→
Lane boss Elliott set for career pinnacle
Craig Elliott will tick off another item on his wish-list when he leads Shaw Lane AFC into the televised Emirates FA Cup first round tie with Mansfield Town. It is the pinnacle of a magnificent managerial career which probably hasn’t even hit its highest note yet. Elliott has long hoped to guide a team to read more→
Frickley sign Hough from Shaw Lane
Evo Stik South Frickley Athletic have added young Shaw Lane AFC defender Cameron Hough to they squad. Hough made his debut in the League Cup penalty shootout defeat to Stocksbridge Park Steels last night. Barnsley-born Hough was previously on the books of Grimsby Town. Spencer Fearn said” “It’s great to have Cam with us on read more→
Shaw Lane get home tie with Mansfield
Emirates FA Cup Shaw Lane AFC have an excellent chance of receiving live television coverage after being rewarded with a home tie against League Two promotion-chasers Mansfield Town. The live FA Cup first round draw could not have gone any better for the Ducks. Former England Women’s International Kelly Smith plucked the Ducks out of read more→
Reeves fires Ducks into FA Cup 1st round
Emirates FA Cup Shaw Lane AFC 2-1 Barrow Heroic Shaw Lane AFC are facing the prospect of a mouth-watering tie with a Football League club after Damian Reeves scored a late winner to fire them into the first round proper. The heroes of Barnsley put the two leagues difference between the sides to one side read more→
Can Lane reach the FA Cup first round?
Emirates FA Cup Shaw Lane AFC have the historic opportunity to put themselves in the hat for the first round proper this afternoon. The highly-flying Ducks must be feeling confident as their visitors to Sheerien Park – Barrow – are really struggling in the National League. A huge crowd is expected, with a fair few read more→
Shaw Lane re-claim top spot
Evo Stik Premier Division Shaw Lane AFC 2-0 Buxton Shaw Lane AFC re-claimed the Division’s top spot with a comfortable home win over Buxton in front of almost 250 people. A fabulous first half overhead kick from striker Paul Clayton, recalled to the side, set the Ducks on their way. An excellent goal from star read more→
Shaw Lane to host Barrow in FA Cup
Emirates FA Cup Shaw Lane AFC will have to beat Barrow at home to reach the First Round of the Emirates FA Cup. The Ducks have been rewarded with a fourth qualifying round tie against a National League Premier outfit in their quest for Cup glory. If they can beat 1874 Northwich Victoria, Ossett Town read more→
Shaw Lane one win from First Round
Emirates FA Cup Shaw Lane AFC are one step away from a lucrative First Round proper tie after Damian Reeves scored twice in their 2-1 win over Lancaster City. The Ducks could face a National League side in the fourth qualifying round – the draw takes place today (Monday). Leon Osborne rescued a replay for read more→