Stratford-upon-Avon Sport

STRATFORD’S director of rugby Richard Pepperell admits he is optimistic ahead of the new season which starts on Saturday.

IT has been back to basics for Stratford Town’s players this week after the side crashed out of the FA Cup at the hands of Worksop Town.

STUDLEY stormed to a 3-0 victory over visitors Romulus on Monday to make it back-to-back wins in the MFL Premier Division.

THERE has been success on both sides of the Atlantic for Stratford Golf Club while the juniors staged their own competition.

STRATFORD romped to a 140-run victory over Olton and West Warwickshire to re-ignite their hopes for a top three finish.

BARDS boss Gavin Hurren praised the ‘exceptional’ performances from his players following a second defeat in three days at AFC Telford United.

PLAY-OFFS are the aim for FC Stratford manager Jon Hill whose side have won two, drawn two and lost two of their opening six Hellenic League games.

ALCESTER and Ragley will head to the Cotswold Hills League Premier Division as champions following their victory over nearest challengers FISSC.

JAKE Hill and his Southam-based Laser Tools Racing BMW lead the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship going into the final two rounds.

UNBEATEN Stratford Town go head-to-head with two of their title rivals over the weekend before preparing for a tricky FA Cup tie.

STRATFORD slipped to a 72-run in the Premier Division of the Warwickshire League as leaders Handsworth strengthened their place at the top.

EARLSWOOD Town stormed to a first league win of the season in stunning style, seeing off visitors Coventrians 6-1 at The Pavilions.

STRATFORD Boat Club’s masters women’s coxed four had a very solid row in their first heat at Oxford City Royal Regatta.

WITH six points and six goals from their opening two league games, Stratford Town will head to Kettering Town on Saturday oozing with confidence.

THREE of Stratford’s young cyclists have just returned from an exhilarating journey to Holland where they took part in the European Tour of Assen.

EXHALL and Wixford pulled off a thrilling nine-run victory to stun Cotswold Hills League Premier Division leaders Bretforton on Saturday.

JAKE Hill won the Scottish leg of the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship in what was his 250th outing in the competition.

THE women’s masters eight had a fantastic row at Stourport Regatta at the weekend, securing victory for Stratford Boat Club.

STAND-IN Stratford skipper Archie Walker admitted that he felt frustrated having to settle for a winning draw at the weekend.

STRATFORD Town kick-off the new season at home to Leiston on Saturday with manager Gavin Hurren saying his players will fear no-one.