Defender Dempsey joins Kelly at Hyde

Evo Stik Division One South Shaw Lane Aquaforce defender Matt Dempsey has decided to join his old defensive partner Darren Kelly at Hyde United. Dempsey played with new Hyde boss Kelly at Garforth Town during the 2011-12 season when Steve Nichol led the Miners to the highest finish in the club’s history. Dempsey only joined  read more→

Lane attacker Bennett moves to Buxton

Evo Stik Division One South Lee Bennett has left Shaw Lane Aquaforce and joined Martin McIntosh’s Buxton. Bennett, one of Aquaforce’s star men during their unsuccessful promotion campaign, moves up a Division. His final act was scoring the opener in the play-off final defeat to Coalville Town. The attacking midfielder has spells with Athersley Rec,  read more→

Shaw Lane & Steels face more travelling

Evo Stik Division One South Shaw Lane Aquaforce and Stocksbridge Park Steels face even more travelling next season after Evesham were moved into their Division. Champions Cinderford Town decision not to accept promotion from the Southern Premier Division One South & West has caused a ripple effect. Stamford have been granted a reprieve from relegation  read more→

No dream promotion for Aquaforce

Evo Stik Division One South Shaw Lane Aquaforce 1-3 Coalville Town There was no dream third straight promotion for Shaw Lane Aquaforce as Coalville Town ended their play-offs hoodoo with a second half comeback. Aquaforce appeared to be on course for the Premier Division at half-time because of Lee Bennett’s header, but the Ducks ran  read more→

Division One South team of the year

Shaw Lane Aquaforce and Stocksbridge Park Steels have enjoyed brilliant seasons in Evo Stik Division One South and they dominate Non League Yorkshire’s team of the year. Stocksbridge had a brilliant FA Trophy run, which included a defeat of the holders North Ferriby. They finished sixth after flirting with the play-offs, while Shaw Lane have  read more→

Coalville are the “favourites” – Elliott

Evo Stik Division One South Shaw Lane Aquaforce manager Craig Elliott believes Coalville Town are the “favourites” ahead of the crunch of the Division One South play-offs final. The biggest game in Aquaforce’s history is taking place at the Shaw Lane complex with them and Coalville competing for a place in the Premier Division. Shaw  read more→

Shaw Lane progress into play-offs final

Evo Stik Division One South Shaw Lane Aquaforce 3-2 Lincoln United Shaw Lane Aquaforce will fly the flag for Yorkshire in the Division One South play-offs final after getting past Lincoln in Barnsley. A brilliant second half performance, slightly tarnished by a sloppy final five minutes, booked a date with Coalville Town for the final  read more→

Sides set for play-offs semi-finals

Shaw Lane Aquaforce and Hallam are set for crucial play-offs semi-finals and both are playing sides have done the double over them this season. Aquaforce are hosting Lincoln United in the Evo Stik Division One South play-offs, bidding to face Coalville in Saturday’s final. Shaw Lane controversially lost at Lincoln in August. Lincoln then went  read more→

Who is to blame for Senior Cup fiasco?

The late withdrawal of Shaw Lane Aquaforce from the Sheffield & Hallamshire Senior Cup is a very sorry episode for everyone involved. Frickley Athletic are the innocent party and real losers of the story. As to who is to blame, everyone has a different view. There are numerous recent examples in recent years of clubs having to  read more→

Frickley upset at Cup Final cancellation

Frickley Athletic chairman Gareth Dando is upset at Shaw Lane Aquaforce’s decision to withdraw from the Sheffield & Hallamshire Senior Cup final. Mr Dando has described Shaw Lane’s withdrawal as “disrespectful” to everyone involved. The final was cancelled earlier this (Monday) afternoon. Mr Dando said: “On behalf of Frickley Athletic I’m incredibly disappointed by the decision  read more→