Southern League

FITNESS and professionalism will be key for Stratford Town this season and, according to assistant boss Lee Vaughan, the team are ahead of schedule.

TWO goals in the space of three first half minutes were only enough to earn Stratford Town a 2-2 draw at lowly Berkhamsted.

STRATFORD Town saw off Storm Babet and then picked up all three points as they beat visitors St Ives Town 1-0.

MISSED chances and some below-par performances proved costly as Stratford Town slipped to a 2-1 defeat at AFC Telford United, reports Stephen Wood.

IT has been a case of one in, one out at Stratford Town and experienced defender Lee Vaughan has been named assistant manager.

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.

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

NEW signing Callum Ebanks admits he is delighted to be reunited with Stratford Town manager Gavin Hurren.

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Captain Will Grocott said the meeting was a chance for the players to get everything off their chests.

The Stratford Town chief also said the players have to start taking some responsibility and be held accountable.

The Stratford Town boss said there were "too many" man to man battles lost in the first half on Saturday.

It was an emotional day as tributes were paid to Cody Fisher.

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The Stratford Town boss wants to put the first half of the season behind him and focus on the next 22 games.

Stratford Town are in the drop zone and have won just one of their last 13 league outings.

Stratford Town are yet to win on the road this season.

The Bards boss said only a few players could hold their head up high from Saturday.