VANDALS and thieves have struck at Halesowen Town Football Club's The Grove.

Yesterday (Wednesday) six advertising backing boards were stolen at the Shed End side of the ground.

The boards had been prepared in advance for the new season and were waiting to have the club's new sponsor's logo sprayed on them.

Halesowen Town FC commercial manager Chris Lambert slammed the thieves.

He said: "I can't believe what anybody would want with several black pieces of hard plastic.

"Why would someone deliberately attack the club for some worthless items."

The Grove has been the subject of several break-ins over the last two years.

Anyone with information shoild contact the police on 101.