Ian Richards says a heart-to-heart summit with his Stocksbridge Park Steels players in mid- October has helped inspire their incredible rise to be third at Christmas.
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FA Cup heroes Stocksbridge set for biggest game in years – Richards
Ian Richards says FA Cup heroes Stocksbridge Park Steels’ huge home third qualifying round tie against Ashington is the club’s “biggest” for over a decade.
Journey of discovery for Stocksbridge
Ian Richards admits the new campaign is a journey of discovery for Stocksbridge Park Steels.
Stocksbridge boss determined to end FA Cup hoodoo
Ian Richards is determined to end Stocksbridge Park Steels’ long FA Cup hoodoo.
Young and hungry players fit Stocksbridge’s recruitment model – Richards
Stocksbridge Park Steels manager Ian Richards has out-lined his club’s recruitment policy.
Two exits from Stocksbridge
NPL Division One East Reece Fielding has left Stocksbridge Park Steels after four years at Bracken Moor. The defender is departing to seek a challenge. Ian Richards told Stocksbridge’s website: “We wish Reece all the very best for the future. “His commitment on the pitch during last season, playing with minor injuries on a number read more→
Ex-Hemsworth forward signs for Stocksbridge
NPL Division One East Former Hemsworth Miners Welfare striker Nick Guest made his debut for Stocksbridge Park Steels during the 1-1 draw with Tadcaster Albion. Guest, who was most recently with Pontefract Collieries, reunites with Ian Richards. Guest was a Penistone Church player at the beginning of the season until leaving following Richards’ exit to read more→
Stocksbridge land new goalkeeper
NPL Division One East Stocksbridge Park Steels have their landed their new goalkeeper. Young Huddersfield Town stopper Michael Roxburgh has joined on loan for the rest of the season. The 18-year-old has played on loan at Emley this season. Ian Richards told Stocksbridge’s website: “Following the unexpected departure of Ed, we wanted to move quickly read more→
Stocksbridge boss signs new striker
NPL Division One East Stocksbridge Park Steels manager Ian Richards has signed a new striker. Ben Partridge, the Ollerton Town forward, has made the move from the Nottinghamshire-based side. He steps up two Divisions from Ollerton to test himself in the Northern Premier League. Richards told Stocksbridge’s website: “I’m pleased Ben has signed for the read more→
Stocksbridge chief thrilled to see fanbase growing
NPL Division One East Ian Richards is thrilled to see Stocksbridge Park Steels’ fanbase growing. Attendances have been rising at Bracken Moor, with the abandoned game with Sheffield FC on the 27th December being the club’s biggest gate for some time. “It is brilliant and we got over 500 against Sheffield FC and I’m hoping read more→