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POSH RESERVES MOVING IN AT THE VC

11th July 07

Peterborough United's Reserves will play at The Vic Couzens Stadium in thier 2007-08 Pontin's Holiday Combination East League campaign. All matches involving Posh at Stamford will take place on Monday evenings at 7pm with admission prices to be confirmed. The first game to take place will be against Stevenage Borough on August 20th. Followed by MK Dons on 17th September, with Ipswich Town and Colchester United in October 22nd and 29th respectively.

December 3rd see's Norwich City at The VC and Southend United on the 17th. Into the new year Northampton Town visit on January 21st. With their final two games at The VC being Grays Athletic on 11th February and Luton Town on the 25th.

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19th July 07, Both Liam and Rhys Powell have left Stamford AFC by mutual consent after Graham Drury suggested that Rhys went on loan to Rothwell Town to regain some fitness. Liam who lives the other side of Derby has stated that it would be too much committment for him to travel on his own that distance for training and games. Rhys is expected to go to Belper Town while Liam may join Hinckley.

There are also TWO exciting players on show tonight at Sleaford Town.

 Reports concerning Kevin Childs. Scott Taylor and Graham Bowater going to Spalding United on loan have been dismissed by manager Graham Drury today. Kevin Childs is expected to play 90 minutes for Holbeach United in a friendly on Thursday night. Scott Taylor and Graham Bowater are staying at the VC for the foreseeable future.  

18 July 07, Graham Drury has secured the signatures of both Lee Colkin and Andy Toyne, both players have impressed during pre season and will now figure in Stamford's Unibond campaign in 2007-08.

22nd July 2007

JOHN BURNS SIGNS!

Graham Drury announced today that fans favourite John Burns has signed for the Dannies.

The Centre Midfielder, who played at Hucknall Town last season has enjoyed his short time at Stamford and can see the foundations of a quality squad. Burns' addition adds to immense potential throughout.

WILKINSON LET'S WORMALL GO!

News released on the official Grantham Town website has confirmed everyone's expectations that Martin Wormall will return to Stamford without even kicking a ball for the Gingerbreads. Stamford have made a seven day approach and after talking to the player, Grantham manager John Wilkinson has agreed to let him go. Wilknson's quote as it reads on the Grantham website:

"It was obvious speaking to him that he wanted to go back to Stamford." Said Wilkinson, "There was no point in trying to persuade him otherwise. It is a blow to us as I am sure he would have scored a lot of goals for us."

It is the second time Wormall has had a change of heart about joining his hometown club.

HUGHES SIGNS

Robert Hughes has snubbed King's Lynn and several other clubs in favour of Stamford AFC, he was impressed with the managers professionalism and the strong squad he had built. "The incentive was there, Robert wanted to be apart of what we're about to embark on as a strong, professional outfit." Drury said.

The hard-working young midfielder was released by Nottingham Forest at the end of last season - despite making four first team appearances during the campaign.

He impressed manager Colin Calderwood with his displays during pre-season and at reserve level and was called into the Forest squad for their trip to Yeovil in September '06.

A product of the Forest Academy, he established himself as a key figure at reserve level and caught the eye when he was given the opportunity at first team level.

*Profile provided courtesy of Nottingham Forest FC Press Officer Fraser Nicholson