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Stamford 2-1 Ashton United
Stamford came away with a win on a blustery day at home to Ashton.
With the wind advantage Stamford stormed out of the blocks and after only 4 minutes Ryan Robbins burst clear rounded Paul Phillips who brought him down for a penalty which Robbins duly dispatched.
Ashton were reduced to 10 men on 40 minutes when Matty Kosylo was shown a second yellow.
Minutes later Stamford were reduced to 10 when Jordan Smith was shown a straight red card.
Ashton had a glorious chance to equalise just after halftime when from 5 yards out with an open goal Martin Pilkington managed to put the ball over the bar somehow.
Ryan Robbins put a free kick just wide of the post and Nabil Shariff hit the post when clear.
Ashton equalised on 84 minutes when a Lee Rick free kick went straight in.
Stamford won the game in the 90th when Jason Fields cross was headed back by Robbins to Shariff who from 5 yards smashed the ball home.
Re-arranged Fixtures
Stamford will now play Witton Albion AWAY on Tuesday 11th March, followed by Matlock Town at HOME a week later on Tuesday 18th March.
Chorley 3-0 Stamford
Stamford slip to a defeat in the North West. Match report HERE
Hedge Enders plan celebrations
A group of Daniels’ fans who stand at the Hedge End have got together and will be sponsoring the match against
Marine on March 29.
They are looking to get as many past and present Hedge Enders to the game as possible. As well as that, they will be taking over Art's Bar for an evening of musical entertainment - with Dale Farrow's (Clipper) band The Shambollix coming down from Yorkshire to play a set of punk and new wave covers from arguably the club's most successful period (1976 to 1982).
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Daniels' fan and event organiser Tim Bluff revealed: "Myself and a couple of pals will also be spinning a complementary mixed bag of tunes taking us all the way up to the present day (think Oasis, Kasabian, The Libertines, James, Kings of Leon, Blur etc, possibly the odd Two Tone track; and maybe even some Saxon if Andy Hunt sticks around!). So a cracking band and a couple of half decent djs, and best of all - it's free to get in."
He continued: "Obviously, the club will have one or two official events lined up to celebrate the end of our time at Wothorpe Road but a few us have got our heads together and agreed to sponsor the game and arrange the entertainment.
“There will be more details to follow in due course. So spread the word and get the message out there.”
For a poster of the event, please click HERE
Lincolnshire Senior Trophy Semi-Final
The semi-final of the Lincs Senior Trophy will be played at Grantham on Tuesday 11th February
The other semi-final, Brigg Town v Bottesford Town, will be played on the same evening.
Nwadike signs on
Stamford AFC have signed experienced midfielder Emeka Nwadike and he should be available for Saturday's home fixture against Matlock Town FC.
Manager David Staff believes the midfielders presence and experience is something that is needed in the Daniels side.
'As a management team, myself and Rob felt that, as a squad we have an abundance of young, energetic, dynamic players. Do we have enough experience and know-how? Possibly not. We have a great dressing room at present and I want develop that into a winning dressing room. 'Macca's' experience and drive will offer us something different and compliment the abilities of others in the midfield area. He is clearly aware he will have to earn his place into the team but his presence is needed in what can be a relatively quiet, inexperienced squad, especially with Jon Challinor's recent departure. We are trying to continually improve the squad and now have more depth with various midfield options, who can also cover different positions'.
Stamford 1-3 Carlton Town
Stamford crash out of the Doodson Cup after being beaten at home. Match Report HERE
Buxton v Stamford re-arranged
The recently postponed game at Buxton has been re-arranged for Wednesday 26th February.
Stamford 1-1 Spalding
Stamford win 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw. Match report HERE
Stamford goals online!
We now have a local company filming our games, and they have kindly allowed us to use their goal clips.
Currently we have the goals from the 3-0 win over King's Lynn and the 4-0 win over Droylesden online.
They can be seen on the Social Media page HERE.
Stamford 2-2 Nantwich
Superb save from Alex Lynch earns Stamford a draw. Match report HERE
Jon Challinor
Stamford midfielder Jon Challinor has signed on dual registration with high flying conference side FC Halifax.
Manager David Staff is pleased for Jon but knows he will be missed.
'I have a great relationship with Chal and he actually has found this a hard decision and wouldn't leave for another non league step 2/3 club, but Halifax are in a great position and it is a good opportunity for him at this stage of his career'.
'I had an agreement all along that I would support him if this situation came up. If for what ever reason it doesn't work out, we keep his forms and would welcome someone of his ability and attitude back, no problem. We wish all the best and thank for his contribution to our season thus far'.
Jon goes straight into their squad for tonight fixture with Salisbury.
Grantham 1-1 Stamford
A draw in very blustery conditions at the SKDC. Match report HERE
Stamford 4-0 Droylsden
A brace for Shawn Richards, and goals for Nabil Shariff and Richard Jones. Match report HERE
Stamford 3-0 King's Lynn
Match report HERE.
Blyth 2-1 Stamford
Match report HERE
Stamford's new £5 million sporting facility takes shape
Building work is now well underway on the eagerly awaited new Football Stadium and sports educational facility on land next to the Ryhall Road in Stamford.
To read the FULL press release, please click HERE
Xmas 2013 draw winners
Well the draw is over for another year and raised £957 for the Club which is a great result. Thanks to everyone who bought or sold tickets - we wouldn't have been so successful without your efforts. Thanks also to those who donated prizes and to those who helped out on the day folding the last minute rush of tickets - about 500 books!
A full list of prize winners is here.
If like me you haven't won, commiserations but thanks again for your support and there is always next year to have more chances!
Stamford 0-2 Ilkeston
Stamford slip to a defeat at home. Match Report HERE
New ground progresses
With earthworks and foundations progressing well at Stamford's new Borderville ground on Ryhall Road, the first significant step is emerging as contractors R G Carter Building Ltd erect the metal framework for offices and changing rooms (seen here).
Site manager Shaun Allerton revealed this week that the development is all going to plan and that they would start work on the sports hall framework next week. He commented: "The weather has been ok, apart from that gale which stopped work with the cranes, so we are making good progress."
Stamford hope to move to Borderville early next autumn.
Daniels New Stadium and Football Development Centre
With the University of Leicester Archaeological Services now off site, builders R G Carter have been busily completing bulk earthworks at Borderville. This will enable them, through early December, to complete the foundations and begin introducing structural steelwork, metal decking and drainage to the first team pitch - all hopefully completed by Christmas.
Then brickwork, roof cladding, external works and other drainage will be the major tasks for January.
The site's 15-man team have been flat out since the archaeologists declared that work could go ahead. They had found an ancient stone kiln and part of a human jaw bone, possibly from the Roman era, but nothing which would stop the development. Phew!
Commented site manager Shaun Allerton: "I'm happy with the progress we are making. We are where we want to be at the moment and the weather has been kind to us. We are hoping to avoid lengthy wet or cold spells."
Seen in our picture, with Borderville plans, are site executives, manager Shaun Allerton (right) and foreman Martyn Hardy.
NPL Podcast mentions Hanson's Field
The Monthly NPL Podcast mentioned StamfordAFC's very own beer, Hanson's Field twice in it's latest Podcast after supporter Giles Lawrence (known as Stampy) sent them a bottle to try and review.
Click HERE to listen to Part 1, and HERE to listen to part 2.
Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal
Stamford Branch Member Shaun Arthur is delighted with the response to the British Legion poppy appeal that commenced over the course of last weekend.
Shaun attended the Hednesford FA Cup game as a official Club Match-day volunteer whilst raising money for The RBL.
Sean commented to www.stamfordafc.co.uk "I was delighted with the response from both Daniels and Hednesford supporters. The money raised has given the this year's appeal a wonderful start, working towards Remembrance Sunday on November 10th".
Daniels New Stadium & Football Development Centre.
Our Application under Section 73 Agreement to vary the wording to specific conditions relating to timescales of access improvements was approved at South Kesteven's Development Control Meeting (8th October)
Construction will commence Wednesday October 9th.
The Club will issue information throughout the construction process, updating our supporters on The Programme of Works.
