Stratford Town FC

Five minutes of madness came back to bite Stratford who wasted a series of chances against a Leiston side searching for their first away win.

A RED card for Stratford’s Callum Ebanks proved key in their battle with neighbours Alvechurch with the visitors finally losing out to a penalty.

STRATFORD Town manager Gavin Hurren is calling on referees to give more protection to strikers after he had hotshot Callum Ebanks sent off.

DELIGHTED Stratford Town manager Gavin Hurren praised his players following their midweek defeat of Stourbridge but called for fans to be patient.

STRATFORD delivered a defensive masterclass as they saw off Stourbridge thanks to two late goals

ALL the euphoria from the opening day drubbing of Needham Market was instantly forgotten as Stratford lost 1-0 at Barwell.

SUMMER signing Riley O’Sullivan celebrated his Stratford Town league debut by bagging a hat-trick as his side stormed to a 6-1 opening day win.

RAMPANT Stratford Town started the new league season in style as they stormed to a 6-1 win over East Anglian visitors Needham Market.

Stratford Town striker Callum Ebanks has escaped a ban despite being sent off in his side’s final pre-season game.

DEFENDER Lee Vaughan said he will not be toning down his all-action approach now that he has taken on a player/coach role at Stratford Town.

STRATFORD Town capped an impressive week by beating Birmingham City’s u23s 3-0 just days after they edged out Coventry City’s youngsters 2-1.

NEARLY 600 supporters turned out to remember former Stratford Town favourite Cody Fisher as the Bards took on a Birmingham City XI in midweek.

DEFENDER Dan Vann admits emotions will be running high when Stratford Town take on Birmingham City in the Cody Fisher memorial match next week.

IT is decision time for Stratford Town manager Gavin Hurren as he looks to trim his squad ahead of Saturday’s friendly with Woking.

STRIKE pair Callum Ebanks and Riley O’Sullivan were among the goals as Stratford Town started their pre-season campaign with a win and a defeat.

STRATFORD Town kick-off their pre-season campaign on Saturday when they host Coventry Sphinx (ko 3pm) at the Arden Garages Stadium.

STRIKER Riley O’Sullivan is ready to put his injury nightmare behind him and help boost Stratford Town’s league challenge.

NEW Stratford Town midfielder Tom Solanke is looking forward to enjoying his football again after linking up with the club.

Town have also announced the signing of teenage left-sided defender, Harvey Portman.

NEW Stratford Town skipper Paul McCone admits it was an honour to be asked to captain the club.