Lane chairman Wood thanks volunteers

Craig Wood said his diehard volunteers were rewarded for a mammoth effort after Shaw Lane Aquaforce celebrated a huge 1-0 victory over title rivals Tadcaster Albion. Aquaforce have been besieged by pitch problems since a Rugby Union match was played in wet conditions at the end of November at the Shaw Lane complex. The pitch  read more→

Nine man Lane start to plug gap on Taddy

Lee Morris’ second half tap-in earned nine man Shaw Lane Aquaforce a potentially crucial 1-0 win over title rivals Tadcaster Albion in the Toolstation NCEL Premier Division last night. A tight first half was followed by a explosion of talking-points in the second half of the much-anticipated fixture on a difficult pitch at Shaw Lane.  read more→

Taddy and Shaw Lane set for showdown

Title-chasers Tadcaster Albion and Shaw Lane Aquaforce are set for a huge showdown in the Toolstation NCEL Premier Division tomorrow night. Weather-permitting, the pair, who are also flying the flag for the NCEL in the FA Vase, will meet at Shaw Lane for a match which may prove to be vital at the end of  read more→

Shaw Lane “happy” going into New Year

Craig Elliott believes Shaw Lane Aquaforce have to be “happy” going into the New Year. Aquaforce are on cloud nine following the spectacular 3-2 win over favourites Shildon in the FA Vase third round on Wednesday night at Oakwell. Shaw Lane are third in the Toolstation NCEL Premier Division table – seven points behind leaders  read more→

Aquaforce celebrate special night in Vase

The FA Vase adventure goes on for heroic Shaw Lane Aquaforce after Craig Elliott’s men knocked out the competition favourites Shildon with a 3-2 victory at Oakwell. The long-awaited third round tie was finally played last night and Shaw Lane overcame a nervy start to deservedly beat the Northern League giants. A defensive mistake gifted  read more→

Elliott urges fans to turn out in force

Craig Elliott is urging the people of Barnsley to come out and support Shaw Lane Aquaforce’s bid to reach the FA Vase fourth round.  Aquaforce need a big crowd behind them for the long-awaited Vase third round clash with Northern League giants Shildon tomorrow night at Oakwell – the home of Barnsley FC. The match  read more→

Shaw Lane to play Vase tie at Oakwell

Shaw Lane Aquaforce will finally play their prolonged FA Vase third round tie with Shildon next Wednesday (kick off 7.45pm) at Oakwell – the home of Barnsley FC. The match has been postponed twice and was due to take place next Tuesday at Shaw Lane. However, the Shaw Lane pitch is in a bad way  read more→

Shaw Lane’s Vase tie postponed again

Shaw Lane Aquaforce will have to wait another week to face Shildon in the FA Vase third round. The pitch at Shaw Lane has once again being declared unfit for the tie which was due to be played tonight. The game has been re-scheduled for next Tuesday (16th) December when Walsall Woods will be hoping  read more→

Elliott to make Leeds Road return

Craig Elliott will make his first competitive return to struggling Glasshoughton Welfare since his greatest triumph tomorrow. Elliott will take Shaw Lane Aquaforce to the Toolstation NCEL Premier Division bottom-placed side as he looks to close the gap on leaders Tadcaster Albion. Glasshoughton had endured several awful years until Elliott arrived to lift them out  read more→

Elliott hails magnificent Aquaforce

Craig Elliott paid tribute to his heroic players after Shaw Lane Aquaforce pulled off the impossible at FA Vase favourites and Northern League leaders West Auckland Town. Shaw Lane’s remarkable rise up the football pyramid continued with a stunning 3-0 win over the 2012 and 2014 Vase runners-up. The visitors were set on their way  read more→