Chasetown Football Club

£2 The Official Match Day Programme of Chasetown Football Club

Chasetown v Stocksbridge Park Steels

Saturday 31st October 2020

SCHOLARS The

Match Day Sponsor – Baker & Joiner

Chasetown Members Club

Northern Premier League Division 1 South East

Swanny’s Scribbles

Good afternoon and welcome to The Scholars Ground for today's visit of Stocksbridge Park Steels. We extend a warm welcome to the management, players and directors from Stocksbridge and hope they enjoy our hospitality.

We approach today's game searching for consistency. The hardest element to master in football. I maintain that our level of performance is not bad at all, however, there are inconsistencies. Not just from game to game, but within a 90 minute performance at the moment it feels like we can hit another notch in our level to make us more complete.

We have had a week of two indifferent performances. We were very sluggish in our home game against Stamford last Saturday and were deservedly 2-0 down at half time. When we showed a little more tempo and bite to our game, in the end we were unfortunate not to have won it.

Then on Tuesday the opposite. I thought we were excellent in the first half and played on the front foot and with aggression and tempo. Coming out in the second half at 1-0 up we didn't get going and were hit with a sucker punch straight away. That set the tone for the rest of the half and we looked a little toothless even against 10 men.

Despite the ups and downs, I do feel that we are not far away from turning in an accomplished performance. We need to concentrate on what we do well, and do this in larger and larger periods of games. We have competed and been in every game this season but need to get the balance right so we come away with positive results more consistently.

The work rate of the players is admirable. One criticism that cannot be labelled at them is that. We need to learn how to manage games a little better at times but if we keep that level of work ethic and continue to improve our quality and decision making then we will pick up results.

Enjoy the game! Swanny

Stocksbridge Park Steels - History The club was created in 1986 with the merger of Stocksbridge Works F.C. and another Stocksbridge Club Oxley Park Sports F.C. Stocksbridge Works had the ground and only one team and Oxley Park had three teams and no ground.

In the early years 1986-91 the new Club ploughed all its resources into the Bracken Moor Stadium so as to meet ground grading criteria and enable the Club to rise through the non-league pyramid system.

There was an opening of a social club, refurbishment to the dressing rooms, erection of floodlights, the building of new stand and extension to the social club new canteen area, making the ground the best junior stadium in South Yorkshire, which currently hosts 8 to 9 Sheffield and Hallamshire County FA Finals.

The appointment of Mick Horne and Trevor Gough as Team Manager and Assistant in February 1991 heralded a period of success to rival the works in the 1950/1964 period. Under Mick and Trevor, Steels started their run to the present Unibond League.

1993/4 saw steels win Premier division of the NCEL, but Steels celebrations were cut short when the ground improvements necessitated were not at an advanced enough state to allow Steels to take place in the Unibond League.

The following season Steels finished in 3rd place and in 1995/96 they were runners up to Hatfield Main and gained promotion to the Unibond First Division. Steels made steady progress in the first five seasons in the Unibond League, with the highest placed position of 4th achieved in 2000/01.

In 2002 Wayne Biggins was subsequently appointed Player/Manager after a short spell as Assistant Manager, with Graham Furness as Assistant. In the 2002/03 season, Paul Jackson, equalled an FA Cup record of ten goals in one game, during the Steels 17-1 thrashing of Oldham Town. Steels had their best FA Cup run in the 2003/2004 season reaching the fourth qualifying round eventually losing away at Shildon in November 2003 Peter Rinkcavage was appointed as Manager from Gainsborough Trinity with Paul Bradshaw as Assistant with Jason Maybury, taking over from Bradshaw in 2004.

A good season followed in 2005/2006 with the Steels, just missing out on promotion after losing to Kendal in the play-offs.

In the 2006/2007 season Steels missed out on a play-off position after being in the top three in 90% of the season. But the team finished the season on a high note beating local rivals Worksop Town in the Sheffield senior cup final at Hillsborough. This was to be the last game, with Peter Rinkcavage in charge. He along with assistant Jason Maybury, left to join Worksop Town in the summer of 2007.

Gary Marrow, along with his assistant Mark Ogley was appointed manager before the start of the 2007/2008 season, with former player Gary Ingham taking over from Ogley midway through the season. In his First season at the club, Marrow steered them to a credible 5th place losing to local rivals Sheffield F.C. in the play-off semi-final.

Steels have just been awarded the prestigious top FA Charter Standard Community Club Award (3 of 3) and representatives from most of the Clubs 22 squads were at the Presentation on August 6th when Sheffield United player Geoff Horsfield and Blades Legend Keith Edwards handed over the FA plaque. At the moment the club has 420 players either playing in a squad or being coached on a regular basis (12 Junior Boys, 3 Junior Girls and 7 Seniors).

Stocksbridge Park Steels is now acknowledged to be the top ‘grass roots’ Community Club in South Yorkshire. 2008/09 was a fabulous season for Gary Marrows team, having finished third in Unibond League Division 1 South they won the play-off final against Derbyshire rivals Belper Town 1-0 and were promoted to the Unibond Premier league for the first time in the club’s history. Steels supporters were in for a roller coaster debut season in the Unibond premier league, 10 games into the season while his team were top of the league, manager Gary Marrow resigned. Former Steels player Simon Collins took over but unfortunately his tenure didn’t last long. Reserve manager Steve Shutt took over and guided Steels to an excellent 11th place.

The 2010/11 season started with the return of Gary Marrow as manager. Gary Marrow resigned just before Christmas during the 2011/12 season and was replaced with Chris Willcock, Darren Schofield was appointed his assistant. Willcock guided the Steels to safety that season with a little help from Mickleover Sports who were docked points for playing an ineligible player.

Willcock’s second season in charge didn’t start well and he was replaced by his assistant Darren Schofield who brought in the experienced defender Brett Lovell as his number two. Once again Stocksbridge managed to avoid relegation but again it went down to the wire.

The 2013/14 season started on a high with an exciting victory over Droylsden but from then on the Steels struggled, spending most of the season in the relegation zone. The club and long serving player/manager Darren Schofield parted company at the end of the season. Former Worsborough Bridge manager Chris Hilton was appointed the new boss for the 2014/15 season. Chris immediately brought in the former Emley midfielder Mark ‘Willy’ Wilson as his assistant and experienced former Barnsley defender Ryan Laight as player coach.

2015/16 was a successful season for Stocksbridge having their best ever run in the FA trophy eventually losing out to National side Gateshead, this was after they had beaten the holders North Ferriby in the previous round. Steels finished the league in sixth place just a couple of points behind the play-off positions and manager Chris Hilton was rewarded with a contract for the next two years. 2016/17 saw The Steels finish 4th in the league, along with another good run in the FA Trophy. Unfortunately Stocksbridge were beaten in the play-off semi-finals losing to Spalding United.

The 2017/18 season starts with Manager Chris Hilton signing a new contract. The experienced Lee Thompson becomes joint player/assistant manager with Ryan Laight.

The new season started with manager Chris Hilton signing a contract to stay with the club for the whole of the 2018/19 season.

But big changes we’re just about to happen when Allen Bethell who had been the chairman since the clubs formation in 1986 announced he was going to retire due to health reasons.

Graham Furniss who had been at the club for over 20 years in different roles including assistant manager, stepped up to the chairmans job with Roger Gissing becoming the vice chairman.

Chasetown Football Club Press Officer Paul Mullins The Scholars Ground, Church Street, Photographer Dave Birt Chasetown, WS7 3QL Kit Manager Dave Harrison 01543 682222 Programme Editor Lauren Lincoln Covid Officer Richard Lamb Chairman Mike Joiner Vice-Chairman Mark Prince First Team Manager MarkSwann Chief Executive Mike Joiner Assistant Jamie Hawkins Club Secretary John Franklin GoalkeepingCoach John Birt Treasurer Janice Brookes Sports Therapist Jake Moore Match Secretary Terry Dando Groundsman Bob Brookes Programme Printers Excel Print Limited Safety Officer Mark Prince Facebook Chasetown FC Child Welfare Office JohnFranklin Twitter Chasetownfc1954 Instagram Chasetownfc1954 Stocksbridge Park Steels – Pen Pics

Ed Hall - Age 27. Highly rated goalkeeper, who signed from Farsley Celtic, Ed has also represented the Yorkshire International Team. After injury hit 2019/20 Ed is aiming to put his recent injuries behind him.

Tom Crosby - Age 32. Our back up goalkeeper. Tom is dual registered with Retford United. A good shot stopper who can count Hednesford Town amongst his former clubs.

Jordan Lemon - Age 27. Into his third season with Stocksbridge initially came on loan from Matlock Town but the move became permanent during the summer. A talented right back who likes to get forward.

Michael Trench - Age 30. Highly rated left back who won the the North East Counties with Worksop Town, now in his 2nd season here.

Liam McFayden - Age 30. Club captain and a solid central defender who is now into his 7th full season with the Steels, he has also played for Retford United and Worsbrough Bridge.

Reece Fielding - Age 21. Now into his third season with Stocksbridge, he joined the Steels early in the 2018/19 season. a highly regarded centre-half who was voted both the player of the season and the young player of the season.

Robert Ludlam - Age 28. 2019 summer signing by manager Chris Hilton, Ludlum is a highly rated defender who was recently played for Rossington Main and Rainworth Miners Welfare amongst others. Matt Reay - Age 30. A summer signing and now in his second spell with Stocksbridge. Spent the past two seasons at rivals Worksop Town brings much needed experience to the squad.

Clarke Greaves - Age 19. Another 2019 summer signning after he impressed in pre-season. Comfortable playing either in defence or midfield.

Cameron Foulkes - Age 19. A young defender who can play anywhere across the back signed and from Doncaster Rovers. Sent to Bottesford Town for 2019/20 season.

Kurtis Turner - Age 26. The former Barnsley and Mansfield midfielder has joined Stocksbridge for a second spell, an excellent passer of the ball, Kurtis has impressed in pre-season. An ever present in the Yorkshire squad.

Ross Goodwin - Age 25. In his second season with Stocksbridge, a strong tackling midfielder who joined from fellow Northern Premier League side Worksop Town, he has also represented Staveley Miners Welfare.

Josh Nodder - Age 29. Signed from Maltby Main during last summer. A predominantly left sided player he is capable of scoring some spectacular goals.

Jon Pugh - Age 26. Former clubs include Frickley Athletic, Sheffield, Parkland College in the USA. Expecting big things in 2020/21 from Jon.

Declan Slater - Age 19. Having spent two years at Grimisby, Declan was released and a short spell at Gainsborough before the opportunity to play in Sweden for Gotten IF. Declan joined the club in July 2019, spent some of last season at Athersley Recreation. Toby Kenyon - Age 18. Summer signing following his release by Sheffield Wednesday. A very exciting prospect for the future.

Joe Lumsden - Age 30. Re-signed in the summer from Pontefract, a proven goalscorer and well known to Stocksbridge fans after his first spell at the club. Will add extra fire power to the Steels attacking line .

Scott Ruthven - Age 30. Signed from Lincoln United, Scott is a natural goalscorer who has been prolific at every club he’s played for.

Luke Mangham - Age 23. One of manager Chris Hilton’s long-term targets eventually signed from Frickley Athletic at the start of the 2017/18 season. Luke was plagued with injuries in his first season but had a good 2019/20 till the season was cut short due to Covid.

Liam Whitham - Age 19 Striker Lewis has come through our junior setup and is definitely one for the future.

MATCH REPORTS Chasetown 2 Stamford 2

Venue Date Kick Off The Scholars Ground 24/10/2018 3.00pm

After an enforced 14-day isolation, Chasetown made the worst possible start. With just 6 minutes on the clock, Rob Morgan headed beyond Curtis Pond.

It got worse for the Scholars when Pond conceded a penalty and Morgan stepped up to shoot high beyond the Chase keeper who went the right way.

Chasetown went close at the start of the second half with keeper Danny Haystead saving well from leading scorer Joey Butlin, who then put a free header wide.

Just after the hour, Oli Hayward was brought down inside the box and Jack Langston reduced the deficit from the penalty spot.

Langston was then a whisker away from an equaliser with a volley just wide of the post

Chasetown got even closer when Butlin shot on the turn and the ball rebounded off the post and luckily straight into the arms of Haystead.

It was no shock when Chasetown finally pulled level. A cross from the left found the head of Langston who superbly steered the ball beyond Haystead’s despairing dive.

At the start of stoppage time, Stamford full back Joe Burgess struck the post with a long range effort. Then the Scholars almost won it when substitute Josh Cooke drilled over a low cross and a bobble meant Liam Kirton couldn’t connect fully for the winner. MATCH REPORTS Ilkeston 2 Chasetown 1

Venue Date Kick Off New Manor Ground 27/10/2018 7.45pm

Despite leading and the hosts going down to 10 men it was Ilkeston who picked up the three points.

Chase keeper Curtis Pond was the busier of the two goalkeepers in the opening quarter of the game. He was called into action on a number of occasions as the hosts tried to exert some authority on the game.

Gradually though, Chasetown got more territorial advantage and were starting to trouble the home side. Just after the half hour, it was the Scholars who took the lead. A deep cross from Alex Melbourne was bulleted home by the head of Connor Haddaway - his first goal for Chasetown and their 600th in Northern Premier League Division 1 football.

It took Ilkeston just three minutes to level though when Alex Troke lobbed Pond to equalise.

On the hour, Ilkeston were reduced to ten men when a late and high challenge from James Reid caught goalscorer Haddaway and the Robins player saw straight red.

Ironically, Chasetown went behind then they themselves were temporarily down to ten men. Kris Taylor was off receiving treatment for a blood injury and Joe Maguire netted from close range to put Ilkeston ahead.

The Scholars kept pushing for the equaliser and the closest they came was a cross from the right that found Liam Kirton, who chose to attempt a volley rather than a header and the chance was missed.

Chasetown’s Pen Pics

Curtis Pond – Goalkeeper The shot-stopper came through the youth set up before breaking through into the first team. He became the favoured number one in the October of the 2016/2017 season. Pond has held this position as number one keeper throughout different managerial changes playing an incredible 190 games for the Scholars. Sponsored by Crown Highways

Alex Melbourne – Defender Alex signed for Chasetown in July 2019. He is a good defender and has experience of playing in high divisions for teams such as Stafford Rangers and Hednesford Town. He is a pacey defender and is happy to assist in attacking play and isn’t afraid to get the tackles in. Sponsored by Kevin, Claire and Katie Finn

Ryan Wynter – Striker/Defender Wynter re-signed for the Scholars in August 2020 after a brief spell with local rivals Stafford Rangers. Starting out as a striker Wynter has now been moved to the backline and is a powerful and commanding defender. He picked up Supporter’s Player of the Season for the 2018/2019 season. Sponsored by the CaterFamily

Lewis Riley-Stewart –Defender A product of the Scholars Academy, Lewis made 2 appearances for the first team in 2018-19. The centre back followed this up in the 2019/20 season with a further 21 games. A strong a powerful defender and great in the air he is growing into a great defender year onyear. Sponsored by the Cardew Family

Alex Curtis – Defender/Winger He signed for Chasetown in July 2019. Left back Alex has been at Stafford Rangers and helped Sutton Coldfield tothe play offs. Alex is a pacey player and can play both left back and left wing enabling him to assist with both his defending and attackingduties. Sponsored by the Wood Family

Jordan Evans – Defender Jordan joined in the Scholars in July 2020 from neighbours Lichfield City after four years at the club. An athletic, attack minded left back will really add competition in that area forus. To Sponsor, contact Graham Dicken on 07969 884247 Chasetown’s Pen Pics

Kieron Cliff – Wing Back A young player who has been with the squad throughout pre season and has impressed with some energetic displays. A left sided player who can play as a wing back or wide man he has electric pace and good delivery. Sponsored by paulmullinsauthor.co.uk

Chris Slater – Defender Chris re-signed for The Scholars in pre-season and has been on the bench in the early competitive fixtures. He made his debut for us in 2003, notching 210 appearances before leaving to join Port Vale after our FA Cup run. He returned the following season and now holds our record appearances with 580 Scholars games. Sponsored by Stuart Drury

Oli Hayward – Midfielder Oli is an attacking midfielder or right back that joined Chase in June 2017. Very skilful with great energy levels, the former Lichfield player also has an eye for goal. Hayward returned last season after suffering a double leg break during the first game of the 2018/2019 season. Sponsored by BHB Architects

Jack Langston – Midfielder Jack re-signed in November 2017 after a short spell at local rivals Stafford Rangers. He originally joined the club in March 2014. Jack has finished the top goal scorer award twice in the last 3 seasons netting an incredible 26 goals in 2016/17. Sponsored by Crown Highways

Connor Haddaway – Midfielder Midfielder Connor joined from Brocton in July 2020 having been a pivotal figure at the heart of their midfield. An energetic, all action player with an eye for a goal too. Sponsored by paulmullinsauthor.co.uk

Kieron Berry – Winger Exciting young wide man Kieron Berry is our latest signing after some impressive recent displays in preseason of the 2020/21 season. Kieron has played for West Bromwich Albion, Rushall Olympic and Walsall Wood before joining the Scholars thissummer. Sponsored by Nigel Miller Chasetown’s Pen Pics

Danny O’Callaghan – Midfielder Having won everything in sight for our reserve side under Mark Swann, Doca has since gone on to forge a fantastic career in non league.Danny lists Romulus, Sutton Coldfield, Telford United and Stourbridge among his former clubs and joins us from Rushall. Sponsored by Crown Highways

Liam Kirton – Midfielder/Striker An attacker who has established himself within our youth set up and has announced himself within the senior squad over the last few seasons. Kirton has grown as a player even inviting interest from Walsall FC. He is a pacey, tall and strong attacking player. Sponsored by the Wrexham Scholars.

Joshua Cooke – Forward Cooke signed for Chasetown in February 2020 and started his first game against league leaders Leek Town in the same month. When football started up again in August 2020 Cooke was on fire netting in many of the preseason friendlies that the Scholars were involvedin. To Sponsor, contact Graham Dicken on 07969 884247

Reggie Smith – Striker Reggie joined from Brocton in July 202 having enjoyed a number of prolific seasons. A natural goalscorer, Reg makes the step up on the back of 36 goals in 38 appearances. Sponsored by Alan Horton.

Ben Lund – Striker Ben joins us from Rushall Olympic following Danny O’Callaghan in making the move to the Scholars Ground. A powerful, pacey wide man or forward, Lund was a key target of manager Mark Swann and we are delighted to have him on board. Sponsored by the Wrexham Scholars.

Joey Butlin – Striker Joey joins from Walsall Wood having played at Oak Park under our management team in seasons past. A combative striker whose ex clubs list Hednesford and Walsall. He is going to be a handful for any defender he comesup against, not afraid to put in a tackle and get stuck in. Sponsored by Andy Atkins Chasetown’s Pen Pics

Manager Mark Coach Swann Stephen Cooke

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Assistant Manager Kit Manager Jamie Hawkins DaveHarrison

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Player-Coach Sports Therapist Kris Taylor Jake Moore

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GoalkeepingCoach John Birt