Stocksbridge Park Steels gave an extremely brave account of themselves as they bowed out of the FA Trophy with the 4-1 defeat at National League outfit Gateshead. The Steels must have been quietly confident of causing an upset having seen off holders North Ferriby in the last round and Chris Hilton’s men actually enjoyed read more→
Young Ben Rhodes made himself the hero by scoring the late winner for Stocksbridge Park Steels in the 2-1 win at Rugby Town. The FA Trophy giant-killers are now unbeaten in nine matches in all competitions. The Steels are playing with huge confidence and Chris Hilton’s men got off to the perfect start at Rugby. read more→
Stocksbridge Park Steels incredibly knocked the holders North Ferriby United out of the FA Trophy with a 2-1 comeback victory in East Yorkshire. Two quick-fire goals from Scott Ruthven guided Chris Hilton’s men through into first round proper. The magical Trophy run goes on for the Steels, who have beaten Clitheroe, Northwich Victoria, Ilkeston FC read more→
Stocksbridge Park Steels manager Chris Hilton admits that it will take some effort for his side to beat holders North Ferriby United in the FA Trophy tomorrow. Stocksbridge have been drawn away from home in each of the four rounds so far and had to beat top sides like Clitheroe, Northwich Victoria and Ilkeston FC. read more→
Chris Hilton admits that he is delighted that Scott Ruthven and Joe Lumsden have quickly struck up a successful upfront partnership at Stocksbridge Park Steels. The pair have only been at Bracken Moor for a month, but they’re already making a name for themselves. Lumsden has scored three goals in five games since joining from read more→
Stocksbridge Park Steels added Ilkeston to their growing list of FA Trophy scalps after a stunning 3-2 replay victory in appalling conditions at Bracken Moor. There was euphoria around the ground as heavy rain and high winds did not stop the Steels from eclipsing the magnificent victory at Northwich Victoria in the first qualifying round. read more→
Stocksbridge Park Steels are dragging Ilkeston FC to Bracken Moor after an impressive 1-1 draw in the FA Trophy second round tie in which they came close to causing an upset. The sides will contest a replay in South Yorkshire on Tuesday and Chris Hilton’s men will fancy their chances after holding a higher-league side, who are read more→
Stocksbridge Park Steels won’t be ‘parking the bus’ in the big FA Trophy second qualifying round tie at Ilkeston FC tomorrow, according to Chris Hilton. Stocksbridge have already pulled off shock wins in the previous two rounds with victories at Clitheroe and Northwich Victoria, but the latest tie is their hardest yet. The Steels face read more→
Stocksbridge Park Steels are sweating on the fitness of goalkeeper David Reay with the massive FA Trophy tie at Ilkeston looming. Reay went off at half-time in the eventual 3-2 victory at Harrogate Railway in the Integro Doodson League Cup because of a groin problem. As it stands, the stopper is a doubt for the read more→
Chris Hilton believes the emergence of Ben Rhodes and Louis Shaw underlines his commitment to give young talent a chance at Stocksbridge Park Steels. Rhodes played a role in the shock FA Trophy victory at Northwich Victoria last week and has been featuring on a regular basis for the Steels. Speaking initially about Rhodes, Hilton read more→
