Shaw Lane set for Athersley bow

Shaw Lane AFC will play their first competitive game at Athersley Rec tonight when Mickleover Sports visit. The Ducks have played a friendly at the venue, but tonight sees the first Evo Stik Premier Division clash at the highly-regarded Sheerien Park. Shaw Lane will be hoping to put things after losing 3-1 at Sutton Coldfield  read more→

Shaw Lane set for new beginnings

Evo Stik Premier Division Shaw Lane AFC It is a new era for Shaw Lane. They have said goodbye to their Shaw Lane base and are beginning life at Sheerian Park, the home of Athersley Rec. Craig Elliott has assembled a good squad again so it is clear what kind of season they are hoping  read more→

Dan Wilkinson to be remembered

Dan Wilkinson will be remembered tomorrow night when Shaw Lane AFC return to Brighouse Town for the first time since the tragic events of last September. Shaw Lane will face new-look Brighouse in a match which will see funds raised go towards the Dan Wilkinson Foundation. Dan suffered a cardiac arrest during the second half  read more→

Shaw Lane sign Templeton

Evo Stik Premier Division Shaw Lane AFC have dotted the ‘i’s and crossed the ‘t’s with former Barnsley youngster Matthew Templeton. The talented left-winger, who has impressed in pre-season, is a fantastic addition to Craig Elliott’s side. He played a handful of first team appearances for Barnsley during the 2015/16 season. Elliott has made a  read more→

Shaw Lane land ex-Lion Rothery

Evo Stik Premier Division  Craig Elliott has made another coup after signing former Guiseley star Gavin Rothery. Rothery, an ex-Leeds United young professional, spent six years with Guiseley and was a major part of their team during their climb to the National League Premier. Rothery played for Gainsborough Trinity and Bradford (Park Avenue) last season.  read more→

Stohrer completes Kettering move

Former Shaw Lane AFC, Ossett Town, Garforth Town and Frickley Athletic right-back Gary Stohrer has joined Kettering Town. Stohrer left Frickley at the end of last season after deciding to move back to his home county of Northamptonshire – having left home a few years ago to attend Leeds Beckett University. Stohrer entered the West  read more→

Elliott predicts bright future for Ducks

Evo Stik Premier Division Craig Elliott believes Shaw Lane AFC will continue sailing towards a bright future now that the ground-share deal with Athersley Rec has been signed, sealed and delivered. The Ducks have a new long-term home at Athersley after having to leave the Shaw Lane complex which is home to Barnsley Rugby Union  read more→

Clinical Shaw Lane hit six in PSF

Eccleshill United 1-6 Shaw Lane AFC A devastating second half display drove Shaw Lane AFC to an eventual big victory at Eccleshill United. Toolstation NCEL Division One side Eccleshill handled the first half well against the Division One South champions, but the second half saw the Ducks take complete control. Although Shaw Lane always looked  read more→

Shaw Lane to ground-share with Rec

The Toolstation NCEL have announced that Shaw Lane AFC are to ground-share with Athersley Rec. The deal was firmly confirmed over the weekend, days after it was revealed in the Barnsley Chronicle that one has been agreed in principle. Evo Stik Division One South champions Shaw Lane have been searching for a new home since  read more→

Stewart to be a Seadog instead of a Duck

Evo Stik Division One North Carl Stewart has decided to rejoin Scarborough Athletic, instead of signing for Shaw Lane AFC. Stewart left Boro in November 2016 after scoring 11 goals in all competitions during the opening months of last season before moving back to Tadcaster Albion. The former Ossett Town and Bridlington frontman went on  read more→