Stratford Town FC

The Bards boss says it's down to the players to make sure they're physically and mentally ready come kick-off.

The huge local derby will take place later this month.

Adam Rooney starred in the 4-0 victory over Cleethorpes Town on Saturday.

The wing wizard has joined the National League side for an undisclosed five-figure sum.

Stratford Town chairman Jed McCrory writes for the Herald.

The win lifted Stratford Town up to tenth in the table.

Updates from today's Southern Premier Central clash.

Chris Lait was part of the Stratford Town squad which won promotion in 2013.

Dean Holdsworth's men will visit either Cleethorpes Town or Handsworth Parramore.

Stratford Town visit St Ives Town on Saturday and then make the trip to Redditch United on Monday.

Pictures from Stratford Town's 1-1 draw with Bedford Town on Saturday.

Will Summerfield's goal two minutes from time cancelled out Josh Hawker's 26th-minute opener.

You can look back at how the match panned out here.

Jed McCrory, chairman of Stratford Town, will be writing an exclusive fortnightly column for the Herald.

Martyn Brookhouse has been a coach for 32 years and founded Stratford Special two decades ago.

Paul West and Steve Sykes bring a wealth of commercial experience.

Newly-promoted Bedford Town will visit the Arden Garages Stadium on Saturday, 6th August.

Stratford Town fielded a strong side against Leicester City on Friday, while the club's youngsters took to the field against Oxford City on Saturday,

Report and reaction from Stratford Town's 2-1 defeat to Cheltenham Town.

Updates from tonight's friendly.