Glassboys guarantee play-off spot

11:56am Thursday 24th April 2008

SUPER Stourbridge booked their place in the BGB Midlands Division One play-offs courtesy of a 3-0 win away at Cinderford Town.

Second half goals from Leon Broadhurst, Sam Rock and Nathan Bennett secured victory and a guaranteed top five finish.

The triumph means the Glassboys are now favourites to finish third as they sit three points clear of fourth-placed Rushall Olympic with a superior goal difference going into the final round of matches this Saturday.

The Glassboys will welcome Barton Rovers while the Pics will be at home to champions Evesham United.

Manager Gary Hackett (pictured) is delighted his side have claimed a play-off place and is looking forward to the week ahead.

He said: "It's great that we have secured a play-off spot and we are all massively looking forward to it.

"Before that we must concentrate on the Barton Rovers game.

"My aim has always been to finish as high as possible in this division and we are now concentrating on finishing third and therefore guaranteeing us a home game in the play-offs next Tuesday."

Looking ahead to the prospective opposition Hackett fears no-one.

He added:" We will not fear anyone in the play-offs because during the season we have beaten all of our possible opponents.

"I told the players after the Cinderford game to enjoy the fact we have something to play for at this time of the season and that they now have nothing to lose but everything to gain."

We will have all the details for Tuesday's play-off game here on Monday morning as we prepare for one of the biggest week's in the Glassboys history.

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