Elliott praised by Aquaforce chairman

Shaw Lane Aquaforce chairman Craig Wood has praised his manager Craig Elliott after the club’s Toolstation NCEL Premier Division title-winning campaign. Since leaving Ossett Town to replace Simon Houghton in February 2014, Elliott has led Aquaforce to two consecutive promotions. He has also guided them to the quarter-finals of the FA Vase. Mr Wood told  read more→

Holt wins main gongs at awards night

Stef Holt won two awards at Toolstation NCEL Premier Division champions Shaw Lane Aquaforce’s presentation night on Saturday night. Former Ossett Albion captain Holt made the brave decision to drop down one level in the summer and he has had some fantastic displays in an Aquaforce shirt this season. He is very popular amongst the fans and that  read more→

Aquaforce demolish relegated Welfare

Champions Shaw Lane Aquaforce finally put Glasshoughton Welfare out of their misery as the 9-0 demolition relegated the Castleford-based side on the last day of the season. Key striker Joe Thornton even had to play in goal for Aquaforce, whose big victory ensures that they finish with the most goals scored in the Toolstation NCEL  read more→

Title win has silenced critics – Elliott

Craig Elliott believes the Toolstation NCEL Premier Division title win has silenced his own and Shaw Lane Aquaforce’s critics. Aquaforce clinched top spot on Tuesday night after a superb title race with one game to spare. It comes with promotion to the Evo Stik League and brings Elliott back to the level he left in  read more→

Photos from Shaw Lane’s night of glory

Shaw Lane Aquaforce clinched the Toolstation NCEL Premier Division title in front of their expectant supporters in Barnsley last night. A 3-1 win over Cleethorpes Town secured top spot and promotion to the Evo Stik League after just two seasons in the Northern Counties East League. Look back on a memorable night at the Shaw  read more→

Shaw Lane Aquaforce are up and away

Some said they were tired and finished, but Shaw Lane Aquaforce have proved their critics wrong by winning the Toolstation NCEL Premier Division title. Shaw Lane did what was needed by beating Cleethorpes Town 3-1 in Barnsley, paving the way for the emotional scenes. A win was required to secure the title and promotion out  read more→

Elliott rallies Aquaforce for last push

Craig Elliott admits the season has come to an exciting conclusion as he prepares for the “biggest week” in Shaw Lane Aquaforce’s short history. The 1-1 draw with Nostell Miners Welfare has put Elliott and his players on the brink of clinching the Toolstation NCEL Premier Division title. Worksop Town and Tadcaster Albion could still take top  read more→

Shaw Lane need one win after draw

Shaw Lane Aquaforce need one win from their final two games to lift the Toolstation NCEL Premier Division title after stumbling to a 1-1 draw with Nostell Miners Welfare. Worksop Town and Tadcaster Albion can still take the crown, but it is going to Aquaforce if they beat either Cleethorpes Town or Glasshoughton Welfare. Because  read more→

Aquaforce bid to close in on title

Shaw Lane Aquaforce can move two points away from the Toolstation NCEL Premier Division title if they beat Nostell Miners Welfare. That’s providing Tadcaster Albion win at Cleethorpes Town though. If Tadcaster drop points then a win tomorrow and a draw in their final two games will be sufficient for Shaw Lane to book their  read more→

Kelsey heads Lane closer to title

There was pandemonium at Shaw Lane Aquaforce last night when Shane Kelsey scored an 85th minute winning header to move the league leaders to within six points of the title. The experienced striker struck to earn his side a dramatic 2-1 victory over Albion Sports in the Toolstation NCEL Premier Division. It was a big  read more→