With no experience in Welsh League football it did not take long for Crawford's plans to turn south with the club rock bottom of the division and no sign of improvement.

Adrift by 16 points of safety when Houldsworth was appointed and in the end a 5-point short fall meant the inevitable of life next season in Division 3.

With the club looking to progress and plan to grow the number of players and coaches it has seen a once small team playing in the city of Newport turn into somewhat of a sleeping giant within the Welsh Pyramid.

With the club making the Tier 3 structuring the city of Newport has a team well equipped to progress in the Welsh pyramid of football.

Under the current leadership The Steelmen look to add more teams to the ever growing club and one day be able to provide a clear pathway for players aged 4 through to senior football both male and female.