Laight becomes Hilton’s No2 at Steels

Experienced defender Ryan Laight will be Chris Hilton’s assistant manager at Stocksbridge Park Steels this season. Laight replaces Mark ‘Willy’ Wilson, who recently left the Bracken Moor outfit to continue his long and illustrious playing career. Laight, a former Barnsley defender, was Stocksbridge’s captain last season in the Evo Stik Division One South. Steels chief  read more→

Hilton happy with Stocksbridge squad

Chris Hilton believes Stocksbridge Park Steels are heading in the right direction after a difficult season at Bracken Moor. Hilton was tasked with rebuilding the Steels last summer after their relegation to the Evo Stik Division One South, but by own admission it has been difficult to put a squad together. In the midst of  read more→

Stocksbridge finally secure survival

Stocksbridge Park Steels finally secured their Evo Stik Division One South status following a 2-2 stalemate with Norton United at Bracken Moor. The Steels only needed a point to ensure that struggling Rainworth Miners Welfare cannot catch them and Chris Hilton’s men got what they required after a nervy finish. The home side had to  read more→

Stocksbridge hit highest note

Stocksbridge Park Steels enjoyed their most emphatic win of the season with the 5-0 demolition of Market Drayton Town at Bracken Moor. The victory moves Chris Hilton’s men closer to the safety line in the Evo Stik Division One South. Brad Grayson led the way with a hat-trick which started in the fifth minute when  read more→

Haigh is one of three new Steels

Paul Haigh has returned from his break and joined Stocksbridge Park Steels. Haigh has been subject to intense interest since his departure from Shaw Lane Aquaforce in November, but he has resisted all approaches until now. The midfielder, who has also played for Pontefract Collieries, is in line to make his debut at Chasetown today  read more→

‘Winter break’ hurting Steels – Hilton

Chris Hilton believes his Stocksbridge Park Steels side are the “only team in England” yet to play this year as snow is set to wipe out another fixture tomorrow. The Steels, who are due to host Stafford Rangers, have been the most affected club in the Evo Stik Division One South by the snow and rain  read more→

Steels to face Frickley in Senior Cup

Chris Hilton will take his Stocksbridge Park Steels side to the place where he made his name in the third round of the Sheffield & Hallamshire Senior Cup. Resurgent Steels will head to Frickley Athletic for the tie which is set to be played in November. Hilton was associated with Frickley for a long time  read more→

Steels lose one, but sign two

Stocksbridge Park Steels may have lost Cecil Nyoni, but Chris Hilton has bolstered his ranks with two new faces. Nyoni has signed for Goole, just weeks after signing for the Evo Stik Division One South side. To replace the midfielder, Steels have recruited defender Lee Thompson from manager-less Belper Town and Alex Callery, who recently  read more→