The Club would like to express it's thanks to Sam for his services over the past few years, most notably of course during the historic FA Cup runs in 2009 and 2011, and we all wish him well for the future.

James McPike is a 24-year old centre forward, whose previous clubs include Birmingham City, Kettering Town, Leamington and Solihull Moors. He scored Leamington's goal in Stourbridge's 2-1 victory over the Brakes at Amblecote at Easter 2010. He joined Evesham United in December 2011 and also scored The Robins consolation goal in their 3 -1 defeat at Stourbridge last March.

James has recently returned from a spell coaching in America.

We would like to welcome James to Stourbridge FC.