Press Release Friday 12th August 2005

Billy Stanley Signs for Harlow

Harlow received another major boost for their coming season when Bill Stanley signed for the Rams this week. As a talented fly half who can also play centre he will be very important to the team as a play maker. Last season he played for Old Albanians in London Div 1 as part of a very successful half back pairing with Lee Harron who has also joined Harlow this season as player coach. Having a No. 9 and No. 10 who have played together makes the signings even more valuable. Billy played youth rugby for Harlow before moving on to play for Saracens, Richmond, London Welsh and Wasps before joining Old Albanians. By returning to Harlow Billy rejoins his brother Gary a long standing member of the Harlow first team squad.

The below photograph shows Billy being welcomed back to Harlow by one of the club sponsors Mike Venables of Mikes Carpets and by Harlow head of coaching Matt Davies (left) and player coach Lee Harron (right).

Harlow know that they have a tough season ahead but the new training setup is proving very successful with 50 + players turning out for almost all training sessions. In addition to signings, a number of former players are returning to the game which will strengthen the club at all levels. To read Billy's player profile - click here