Five players return to boost Shipston ranks

Rather than having a half-time cuppa in the dressing-rooms, the players were given a lecture on the pitch.

“A few harsh words were said,” said the manager. “I expect more. Our attitude wasn’t good enough.”

But centre-midfielders Alex Seys and Wayne Barton are available to face Worcester side Perrywood, while full-back Ryan Mumford, Elliott Wright and Tom Coles also come into contention.

Dale Simpson, who was taken to hospital last week because of a kidney infection, is a non-starter.

Alcester Town manager Jamie Robbins is also planning to make changes to halt their side.

Town have had two weeks to recover from an 8-1 home defeat to Smithswood Firs and Robbins wants a response when they welcome Redditch Borough to Old Stratford Road.

FC Stratford travel to Inkberrow.