Craig Elliott has confirmed that Neil Austin and Paul Walker have sealed their short-term deals with Shaw Lane Aquaforce. It was reported a few days ago that former Barnsley defender Austin would be signing for his local club after failing to land a professional contract following his exit from Hartlepool. The deal, which was signed read more→
In torrential rain, a first half own goal from Ryan Qualter proved to be the difference as Bradford (Park Avenue) went down 1-0 at lower league Shaw Lane Aquaforce. The former Ossett Town defender, playing against his old manager Craig Elliott’s side, accidentally headed the ball into his own net after 15 minutes of play. read more→
Former Barnsley and Hartlepool defender Neil Austin is set to join Shaw Lane Aquaforce on a short-term deal, Craig Elliott has confirmed. Austin is a free agent after not renewing his contract with Ronnie Moore’s men – six years after originally joining them. He only missed eight minutes of their League Two campaign last season. read more→
Shaw Lane Aquaforce manager Craig Elliott is in no rush to give star signings Gavin Allott and Alex Davidson their debuts. Both players are yet to feature in Aquaforce’s three pre-season friendlies and are unlikely to do so. Former Frickley striker Allott is recovering from a hernia problem, while Davidson, signed from Bradford (Park Avenue) read more→
A decision on whether Barnsley legend Martin Devaney earns a deal at Shaw Lane Aquaforce is likely to be made in two weeks’ time. Devaney featured in the 1-1 draw with North Ferriby United on Saturday and the news that he could be signing for Aquaforce has created excitement across Barnsley. “It is ongoing, but read more→
Shaw Lane Aquaforce held their nerve to record to ensure a 1-1 draw with FA Trophy winners North Ferriby United in Barnsley yesterday. Ferriby gave Aquaforce a lot of problems in the closing stages after their captain Liam King had cancelled out Adam Priestley’s opener. The match will be remembered as it was the first read more→
Danny Frost has left Evo Stik Division One South new boys Shaw Lane Aquaforce because of work commitments. Frost now works in the North East from Monday to Friday so is no longer available to play midweek fixtures. The striker returned to Aquaforce on transfer deadline day in March and helped them cross the read more→
Shaw Lane Aquaforce needed substitutes Lee Morris and Adam Priestley to pull them out of the fire in the 4-1 win at local rivals Penistone Church. Gibraltar International Priestley scored twice and provided the assists for Morris and Andrew Fox in Aquaforce’s second half comeback. Toolstation NCEL Division One side Penistone had deservedly led at read more→
Toolstation NCEL Premier Division champions Shaw Lane Aquaforce will head to Tividale for their Evo Stik Division One South debut on the opening day of the season in August. Both clubs will be able to compare notes on their ground grading sagas from last season. Shaw Lane had to work like trojans to get their home up read more→
New Shaw Lane Aquaforce striker Adam Priestley could get a reunion with his old side Farsley Celtic in the FA Trophy first qualifying round. The Gibraltar International recently left Farsley to join the Barnsley-based side. The Evo Stik sides will play each other in Barnsley if Aquaforce beat New Mills and Farsley see off Prescot read more→