“It is a very good question,” laughs Chris Hilton as he begins to answer why he’s agreed to a sixth campaign in the Stocksbridge Park Steels hot-seat considering he’s having to rebuilt his squad yet again. Just a few months ago health nearly made him to quit a role he loves doing. Flirtations with the read more→
Chris Hilton
Stocksbridge beaten by Spennymoor
Chris Hilton was not “disheartened” as Stocksbridge Park Steels went down 5-0 to National North giants Spennymoor Town at Bracken Moor. The Steels actually flew out of the traps brilliantly and probably should have taken the lead in the opening gambits against a team two league higher. But a bizarre own goal (see tweet below) read more→
Winger Nodder joins Stocksbridge
Winger Josh Nodder is the first brand new signing of the summer at Evo Stik South outfit Stocksbridge Park Steels. Nodder spent the second half of last season with Handsworth, having previously played for Maltby Main and Frickley Athletic. Nodder is best known for his spells with Maltby as he was regular on the score-sheet read more→
Hilton adds Forgione to coaching staff
Evo Stik East Chris Hilton had added one of his former Worsbrough Bridge stars to his Stocksbridge Park Steels coaching staff. Luke Forgione has been made first team analyst and performance coach. He has been around Bracken Moor recently through the partnership between Stocksbridge and Barnsley College. Forgione played under Hilton during the Stocksbridge’s memorable read more→
Steels capture defender Fielding
Evo Stik East Young Ossett United centre-back Reece Fielding has bolstered the defence at Stocksbridge Park Steels. Fielding arrives in time for the clash with Wisbech Town at Bracken Moor on Saturday. He came through the ranks at Doncaster Rovers and spent time on loan at Frickley Athletic. A season with Biggleswade Town followed before read more→
Stocksbridge must be patient – Hilton
Evo Stik East Chris Hilton says patience is the key word as Stocksbridge Park Steels prepare for their new season. Hilton has had to rebuild his Stocksbridge side after departures of several key players such as Joe Lumsden, Matt Reay and David Reay. Aaron Moxam has arrived, along with Brad Beatson, Kane Swinburn, Kurtis Turner read more→
Stocksbridge squad takes shape
Evo Stik East Stocksbridge Park Steels’ squad continues to take shape as ten players from last season have now committed, notably influential stalwart captain Liam McFadyen. True leader McFadyen is a loyal associate of Chris Hilton as they go way back to the Stocksbridge’s great reign at Worsbrough Bridge. Highly-rated young goalkeeper Jordan Greaves looks read more→
Steels sign Beatson and Williams
Evo Stik East Chris Hilton has continued his rebuilding work at Stocksbridge Park Steels with the additions of Brad Beatson and lively winger Tyler Williams. Hilton, entering his fifth season in the Bracken Moor dugout, is having to recruit for a string of positions after losing key men Joe Lumsden, David Reay, Matt Reay and read more→
Stocksbridge capture striker Moxam
Evo Stik South Stocksbridge Park Steels have given their supporters some good news as prolific striker Aaron Moxam has signed for them. Chris Hilton, entering his fifth campaign at Bracken Moor, has beaten off competition from other clubs to capture the forward. Moxam has been red hot in front of goal in the last few read more→
Hilton hailed for “fantastic” work at Steels
Evo Stik South Chris Hilton has been hailed for his work over the past four years at Stocksbridge Park Steels by vice-chairman Graham Furness. Former Worsbrough Bridge manager Hilton enters his fifth campaign in charge of the Bracken Moor club with a long list of achievements – from reaching the play-offs, historic FA Trophy runs read more→