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Emirates FA Cup Preview- Stocksbridge PS....

Steve Holmes17 Aug 2016 - 23:09
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It's FA Cup Derby Day on Saturday as we host Stocksbridge PS in our Extra Preliminary Round Clash at Sandy Lane .....

Its the Ambers V The Steels in a FA Cup derby day, which see's Chris Hilton bring his Evo Stick South squad to the Windsor Foodservice Stadium for this huge FA Cup derby clash.

Steels visit us on the back of an excellent 2015/16 season , which saw them finish in 7th place (just missing out on a play off place) and a record breaking run in the FA Trophy run which saw them knock out holders North Ferriby, Manager Chris Hilton was rewarded with a 2 year contract at the end of the season.

Steels have opened their Evo Stick campaign off with 2 defeats, but have been without influential midfielder Cory Gregory due to suspension, which ends after today's FA Cup tie.

Steels have a number of familiar faces in their ranks with Richard Tootle, Lee Thompson, Jack Poulton & Ash Burbeary the most notable ex Ambers who will no doubt line up against us.

Mick Godber's side have opened their campaign with 4 wins from 4 , scoring 15 and conceding 1 ...with 8 different goalscorers, despite the excellent early season form we do go into the tie against higher level opposition as underdogs.

The game will be a great gauge of our development and aspirations, Stocksbridge are a club that we have huge respect and admiration for and are relishing the challenge of competing with a team that will pose a big test for our squad.

The prize that awaits the winners is a FA Prize fund award of £1925 and an away trip in the 1st round qualifying to Step 5 NWCFL clubs Squires Gate ( Blackpool) or West Didsbury & Chorlton (Manchester) on Saturday 3rd September.

The Ambers saw suspended Kieran Wells return to action after his 3 match ban , in the mid week win at Armthorpe after sitting out the first 3 games of the season.

The game Kicks Off at 3pm ,with admission £5/£3 ( U16 FREE with a paying adult), please note Season Tickets are NOT valid for this game nor is the Sheffield United Friendly Ticket offer.
(these are only for NCEL games).

Programmes will be on sale at the turnstile priced £1.50 , as will copies of the 1st edition of the dedicated NCEL magazine The Bootiful Game (£3).

Please note that you MUST NOT park in the Retail Parks Car Park (Currys), but you are able to park in the Wicks over flow car park which is opposite the ground.

Our Match Sponsors are BELGRAVE MOTOR COMPANY - visit the website HERE

And our Match Ball Sponsors are Clarity Copiers Sheffield - WEBSITE

Highlights of the game will be available via AMBERS TV- AMBERS TV

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