Shaw Lane have nothing to lose – Elliott

Shaw Lane Aquaforce’s memorable victory over Runcorn Linnets in the last round ranks as their greatest win. Now Craig Elliott admits Aquaforce have to reach even higher levels if they want to progress to the FA Vase third round. Shaw Lane will travel to 2012 and 2014 runners-up West Auckland Town, who are joint favourites  read more→

Allanson has plan to stop Aquaforce

Gary Allanson is confident he will get to finally deploy his game-plan to enable Bridlington Town to combat the strengths of high-flying Shaw Lane Aquaforce tomorrow. Allanson had the plans in place for the postponed Toolstation NCEL Premier Division last weekend, but he will get a second chance to use them tomorrow at Queensgate. Allanson,  read more→

Shaw Lane set to sign new goalkeeper

Ben Gathercole’s move to Shaw Lane Aquaforce is set to be finally confirmed tomorrow. Worksop Town goalkeeper Gathercole agreed his deal to move to Shaw Lane straight after his new club’s brilliant 4-1 win over Runcorn Linnets in the FA Vase last week. However, the paperwork has yet to have been completed – something that  read more→

Elliott: Ref could have waited longer

Craig Elliott believed referee David Benton could have delayed his decision to postpone Shaw Lane Aquaforce’s Toolstation NCEL Premier Division clash with Bridlington Town. The match was called off because Mr Benton deemed the surface dangerous because of standing water on parts of the pitch. Mr Benton waited until minutes after the arrival of Gary  read more→

Aquaforce pull off greatest win

Shaw Lane Aquaforce pulled off the greatest win of their short history by knocking unbeatable North West Counties Premier Division leaders Runcorn Linnets out of the FA Vase. Aquaforce manager Craig Elliott admitted that the magnificent 4-1 victory in the first round tie was one to savour. Even the bookies had written the Ducks off.  read more→

Elliott: Results have been excellent

Craig Elliott is refusing to set a points target for his high-flying Shaw Lane Aquaforce side. Aquaforce are second in the Toolstation NCEL Premier Division table -three points behind Tadcaster Albion – after a six match unbeaten run. Aquaforce head to Parkgate tomorrow and Elliott said: “I’m not a manager who says ‘by the end  read more→

Lane lucky to draw with Handsworth

Peter Duffield will know he is inheriting a good side after watching his new charges Handsworth Parramore almost snatch all three points at the death at Shaw Lane Aquaforce. Aquaforce were clinging on for dear life after running out of gas in the excellent Toolstation NCEL Premier Division encounter which was a fantastic advertisement for  read more→

Sunday Non League transfer round-up

Danny Patterson has returned to Ossett Town for a third spell and is in line to play on Tuesday night when the Ingfielders host Mossley. Patterson left Shaw Lane Aquaforce days after Craig Elliott’s departure in February, but will now re-join his brother Richard at Ossett. The former Handsworth midfielder originally played for Ossett during  read more→

Shaw Lane to face unbeaten Runcorn in Vase

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division promotion hopefuls Shaw Lane Aquaforce face a huge test in the FA Vase first round. In the tie of round, Aquaforce will welcome North West Counties Premier Division runaway leaders Runcorn Linnets to Shaw Lane. Runcorn are yet to lose in the league. AFC Emley’s reward for beating Widnes is a  read more→

NCEL glory in the Vase is “long overdue”

The FA Vase represents the chance to put the word out about your club, according to Shaw Lane Aquaforce chief Craig Elliott. Elliott also claims that a Toolstation NCEL side representative in the Wembley final is “long overdue”. Brigg Town, in 2002, are the last NCEL outfit to win the Vase and also reach the  read more→