Two goals in the first nine minutes helped Stourbridge dump Blue Square North outfit Redditch United out of the Birmingham Senior Cup.
Strikes from Paul Danks and Sam Rock did the damage as the Glassboys reached the last eight of the competition.
It was a dream start for Danks who marked his first start of the season after a year out through injury with a goal in the opening minute.
The striker linked well with Mark Jones and beat Redditch keeper Richard Antiss at the second attempt with a fierce angled drive.
Danks then turned provider for Stourbridge to double their lead eight minutes later, clipping over a cross which Rock dispatched first time.
Damion Markman wasted a chance to get the hosts back into the game when he headed wide in the 16th minute.
But despite chances being created at both ends, Stourbridge keeper Lewis Solly kept Redditch as bay until four minutes from time when Richard Softley turned a Damian Whitcombe cross into the net.
Stourbridge then needed a goal line clearance from Ollie O’Connell to prevent an equaliser as they held on to go through.
6 Comments
Paul Danks- what a comeback! His goal was absolute peach! Scorer and provider- what more could we ask?
Come on you Reds! What a night to remember for the travelling Army. Danksey was on fire for the hour he lasted. Heady stuff
Never mind lasting the hour T. Anderson! Danks has almost cult following here! When his match fitness returns it’ll be party time in the Stour’!!!
The blond bombshell is gonna take the reds to the next level! Go on Danksey!
So good to see Paul Danks back and leading the forward line. His energy and directness is just what we have been missing.
I really hope this will be the kickstart our season needs.
C’mon the Glassboys.
Ps Not sure about his new haircut though!!
What a great performance by Danks, super goal. Watch out Michael Owen!