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MEMORIES OF OUR DAN WILL BOND US FOREVER

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
23 April 2017

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CRAIG ELLIOTT says the memory of Dan Wilkinson inspired Shaw Lane to Evo-Stik NPL Division One South title glory – and it will bond the squad together forever.
Tragedy struck the club in September when 24-year-old defender Wilkinson collapsed during their league cup game against Brighouse Town and died after serious complications with his heart.
They have since dedicated a stand at their ground in his name and retired the number five shirt he was wearing as the club united in grief.
The day after Wilkinson’s funeral, Elliott and his squad got together and vowed to do all they co...

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