Bards boss reflects on positive display

BOSS Gavin Hurren praised the ‘exceptional’ performances from his players on Monday even though Stratford Town slipped to a second defeat in three days at AFC Telford United.

The loss followed Saturday’s disappointing 2-1 home defeat to neighbours Redditch United but the manager was pleased with how his side responded with both goals from the Shropshire side coming from Bards’ blunders.

“We needed a positive reaction from Saturday because we weren’t good enough,” Hurren said. “I was looking for a” reaction. To come to Telford against the league favourites was always going to be tough but for me, I am so happy with the performance from every player.