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Saturday, December 23, 2023

Freemantle scores twice for new club as Stanley also makes debut

Ethan Freemantle during his loan spell at Edgar Street
Former Hereford loanee Ethan Freemantle has scored twice during his debut for Stourbridge.

After leaving Edgar Street this week, parent club Kidderminster Harriers quickly sorted out a move to the Southern League Premier Division Central side for Freemantle.

And he scored twice in their 6-0 win at home against Berkhamsted.

He was joined on the pitch by winger Connor Stanley, another player out of the door at Edgar Street this week, who came on as a second half substitute to make his debut as well.

Boss Paul Caddis had pledged his support to Stanley in finding a new club, but he seems to have done so with ease.

And on X, formerly Twitter, Stourbridge have shown Stanley taking part in 'new player initiations'. He was filmed singing The A Team by Ed Sheeran.

Striker Ethan Freemantle, 23, didn't escape either, going with the old favourite Sweet Caroline by Neil Diamond.

After making the signings, where the club described 21-year-old Stanley as a quick, skilful winger, Stourbridge boss Leon Broadhurst said he was pleased to get them all onboard with a busy few weeks ahead.

"All three players add new dimensions to the squad as well as competition for places," he said.

"They are all top-quality signings which we had to work hard to get across the line but I am very pleased to have them at the club."

Freemantle has signed on loan until the end of the season, and he was described by the club as a "powerful striker known for his quality in the final third, his work rate and his desire to fight for everything whilst on the pitch".

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