Reay could miss start of new season

Evo Stik Division One South Stocksbridge Park Steels goalkeeper David Reay looks set to miss the start of the season after breaking a finger. The injury was picked up in training a few weeks ago. It was thought at first that it was a minor problem until he aggravated it in the Sheffield United friendly  read more→

Steels enjoy Blades money-spinner

Stocksbridge Park Steels 0-5 Sheffield United Stocksbridge Park Steels enjoyed a money-spinning afternoon when the Sheffield United first team appeared at a rammed Bracken Moor. It was Stocksbridge-born Chris Wilder’s first game in charge of the Blades and over 1600 people turned out for it. Two goals each from Mark McNulty and Matt Done in  read more→

Deja-vu in FA Trophy for Stocksbridge

It is deja-vu for Stocksbridge Park Steels as they start their FA Trophy campaign at Clitheroe for the second year running. Clitheroe was the first port of call during Stocksbridge’s unbelievable run last season when they beat Clitheroe, Northwich Victoria, Ilkeston, holders North Ferriby before bowing out at Gateshead. The Steels were never drawn at  read more→

Stocksbridge set for Blades friendly

Evo Stik Division One South Chris Hilton is expecting Stocksbridge’s prestigious opening pre-season friendly against Sheffield United tomorrow to be “a great occasion”. The Blades are in town for Chris Wilder’s first game in the charge and it is anticipated that Bracken Moor will be packed to the rafters. Hilton told Non League Yorkshire: “It  read more→

Young Fewkes is first Steels signing

Evo Stik Division One South Young midfielder Sam Fewkes is the first brand new signing at Stocksbridge Park Steels this summer. Chris Hilton confirmed the capture of Fewkes yesterday. Sheffield-based Fewkes recently finished a two-year scholar deal with the National League Premier outfit. With less than a week to go until the high profile of  read more→

Hilton keeps hold of Steels squad

Evo Stik Division One South Chris Hilton has successfully kept all but one of his Stocksbridge Park Steels squad which almost clinched a play-offs spot last season. It was confirmed weeks ago that Harrison Biggins, Joe Lumsden and David Reay – along with the departure of Rory Coleman to Ilkeston – had signed contracts, but  read more→

Goal machine Coleman heads to Ilkeston

Evo Stik Division One South Stocksbridge Park Steels have lost their top goal-scorer Rory Coleman to Ilkeston FC. The left-back struck 21 times as the Steels came within a whisker of the play-offs. He was also part of the side that did so well in the FA Trophy – a run which included a win  read more→

Managing Non League – Chris Hilton

In the fourth of our interviews with current and formers managers, Non League Yorkshire speaks to Stocksbridge Park Steels chief Chris Hilton. Clubs managed: Worsbrough Bridge (June 2010-May 2014), Stocksbridge Park Steels (May 2014-present) Jamie Vardy is busy preparing for England’s Euro 2016 opener against Russia tomorrow. He is probably unaware that he had a  read more→

Hilton: Travelling needs to be reduced

Evo Stik Division One South Stocksbridge Park Steels manager Chris Hilton believes the authorities need to reduce the amount of travelling done in Division One South. The FA’s decision to move Worcestershire-based Evesham in the Evo Stik has sparked controversy, as well handing Stocksbridge and neighbours Shaw Lane more mileage next season. Evesham have vowed  read more→

Trio commit futures to Stocksbridge

Evo Stik Division One South Three of Stocksbridge Park Steels’ key players have committed themselves to another season at Bracken Moor by signing contracts. Joe Lumsden, Harrison Biggins and goalkeeper David Reay are the first cogs of Chris Hilton’s side that will aim to claim a play-offs place. Striker Lumsden was a hit straightaway after  read more→