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28/7/07 Evesham United v Stafford Rangers

28/7/07 Evesham United 1 Stafford Rangers 3
After conceding a penalty just before the interval, Stafford Rangers hit back to defeat Southern League Evesham United with three second-half goals (more)

27/7/07: Evesham (at Worcester) - next stop for Boro (more)

24/7/07 Mooney hat-trick sinks Rangers

24/7/07 Stafford Rangers 1 Walsall 3
Summer signing Tommy Mooney scored a hat-trick (10 pen, 40, 57 minutes) as Walsall won this evening's friendly at Marston Road. Richard Sutton had earlier given Rangers a dream start with a second-minute volley (more)

24/7/07 Stafford Rangers sign Djoumin Sangare

Stafford Rangers are pleased to announce the signing of Djoumin Sangare (more)

24/7/07 'Money men' next at Marston Road

Stafford Rangers return to action this evening (Tuesday) when League Two Champions Walsall make the short trip up the M6 to Marston Road, kick off 7-45 pm (more)

21/7/07 Rangers held by The Dabbers

21/07/07 Nantwich Town 0 Stafford Rangers 0
Stafford Rangers were forced to settle for a goalless draw is this afternoon's friendly played at Kidsgrove Athletic. They hit the woodwork four times and had two goals disallowed for offside (more)

Next game - Sat 21st July v Nantwich at Kidsgrove

What ever you do - don't head for Nantwich Town's new Weaver Stadium on Saturday! Due to problems with the recent weather, the completion and handover of the £3.7m stadium will not take place until the end of the month. So Boro will face the Dabbers at Kidsgrove Athletic instead, kick-off 3 pm (more)

Final score from Stapenhill

19/7/07 Stapenhill 3 Stafford Rangers XI 1
Midland Alliance newcomers Stapenhill came out on top is this evening's friendly against a Stafford Rangers XI, thanks to a hat-trick from striker Stefan Marshall. Boro, with Neil Grayson the only first-team regular in action, scored just before the interval through Ross Draper in the 40th minute. Marshall struck for the Swans in the 5th, 52nd and 73rd minutes before a crowd of around 80.

This evening's trip to Stapenhill

Following Tuesday's 4-0 win at Meir KA, Stafford Rangers are sending a team to Stapenhill this Thursday evening, 19th July, to face a side newly promoted into the Midland Alliance. The home side are based near Burton-on-Trent. Take the A444 from Burton towards Nuneaton over the River Trent and into Stapenhill. Turn right into Sycamore Road and the ground is eventually on the left (Stapenhill map/directions)

New venue for Nantwich friendly

This Saturday's friendly against Nantwich Town will now be played at Kidsgrove Athletic with a 3 pm kick-off (Nantwich Town)

Unbeaten start maintained

17/7/07 - Meir KA 0 Stafford Rangers 4
Mark Badgio struck in each half and both Pav Suhaj and Steve Hopkinson also found the net as Stafford Rangers maintained their unbeaten start to their 2007/08 pre-season campaign (more)

Next game - 17th July - Meir KA (away)

Stafford Rangers' third pre-season friendly takes place on Tuesday evening, 17th July, when Midland Combination side Meir KA provide the opposition, kick-off 7 pm. The Kings Park ground is located on the B5066 (Hilderstone Road) between Hilderstone and Meir Heath, 100 yards on the left past the Black Inn public house if travelling from Sandon.

Problem with Saturday's Nantwich friendly

This Saturday's friendly at Nantwich Town will NOT be played at the Dabbers' new ground which is not yet ready for use. The game will not switched to Marston Road either, so a new venue is being arranged, possibly Keele University. Again more information when it is known.

16/7/07: Setanta - Boro home game moved

The Conference has proposed that Stafford Rangers' home game with Halifax Town will be put back two days to Thursday 6th September and shown live on Setanta Sports (more)

14/7/07 Stafford Rangers FC Smoking Policy

The majority of supporters will already be aware that the club has introduced a NO SMOKING policy within Marston Road to meet Football Conference guidelines (more)

14/7/07 Robinson encouraged

Stafford Rangers Manager Phil Robinson described today's draw against Derby County as a "fantastic result" (more)

12/7/07 Robinson looks forward to Derby test

We are really excited about having a Premiership team down (more)

11/7/07 Rangers to face Evesham United

Another pre-season game has been added. Stafford Rangers will be away to Evesham United on Saturday 28th July. The game will be played at Worcester City FC with a 3-00 kick-off.

11/7/07 Rangers to face Evesham United

Another pre-season game has been added. Stafford Rangers will be away to Evesham United on Saturday 28th July. The game will be played at Worcester City FC with a 3-00 kick-off.

10/7/07 Robinson pleased with workout

"It was a good first workout," was the verdict of Rangers boss Phil Robinson, following the 1-0 victory at Rocester.

"It always seems to be tight when we come to Rocester for the first game. They always give us a good workout which we are pleased about."

"It is nice to get a victory but that is certainly not important in pre-season. The win probably won’t be too important during this pre-season. We have got to start looking at getting results at the beginning and early in the season."

10/7/07 Haynes goal grabs victory for Boro

10/7/07 Rocester 0 Stafford Rangers 1. An 88th-minute goal from substitute Richard Haynes earned Boro a narrow victory away to Midland Alliance outfit Rocester (more)

8/7/07 Match preview: Rocester (away)

The wait is nearly over as Stafford Rangers kick-off the 2007/08 season on Tuesday (10th July) with what is becoming a traditional trip to Rocester (more)

5/7/07 Rangers in 'The Sun'

May be an omen for the FA Cup, perhaps? It isn't very often that a football-related story in a national newspaper mentions Stafford Rangers and Manchester United in the same breath. But in a Sun Money feature about sporting finance, it certainly is the case: "Many soccer clubs ranging from Manchester United to Stafford Rangers are offering a variety of club-branded savings accounts, credit cards and mortgages as well as discounts with local financial advisers." (full story)

3/7/07: Pre-season friendly update

Stafford Rangers have arranged a further pre-season friendly. They will visit neighbours Newcastle Town on Saturday 4th August, kick-off 3 pm.
Another pre-season friendly has also been announced. Stafford Rangers will additionally visit Stapenhill FC on Thursday 19th July, kick-off 7-30 pm. The game at Nantwich Town on Saturday 21st July will be played at their new stadium. Next Tuesday's game at Rocester will kick off at 7.30 pm while the Meir KA game will start at 7 pm. There is still no game arranged at the moment for Saturday 28th July.

3/7/07: 2007/08 fixtures released

Stafford Rangers start the season with a trip to Farsley Celtic on Saturday 11th August (full list)

2/7/07: Boro sign Richard Sutton

100_Richie_Sutton_0607.jpg (13146 bytes)Stafford Rangers are pleased to announce the permanent signing of defender Richard Sutton. The 21 year old, just released by League One side Crewe Alexandra, is no stranger to the Boro. He had been on loan for over a season since his debut in April 2006, making 48 appearances.

2/7/07: 2007/08 Fixtures out on Tuesday

Fixtures for the forthcoming 2007/08 Blue Square Premier season will be released on Tuesday 3rd July at 10 am. We will find out who Rangers will face on the opening day of Saturday 11th August, over Christmas and the Bank Holidays, and on the final day, as well as all the other dates in between. This season, Stafford will make their first-ever visits to newly-promoted duo Histon and Farsley Celtic as well as relegated Torquay United. With Boston United dropping from League Two to Blue Square North, old rivals Altrincham will again provide opposition after they were reprieved from relegation.

july 2007
fixtures/results

Jul 10 Rocester (Fr) W 1-0
Jul 14 DERBY COUNTY (Fr) D 1-1
Jul 17 Meir KA (Fr) W 4-0
Jul 19 Stapenhill (Fr) L 1-3
Jul 21 Nantwich Town (Fr) D 0-0
Jul 24 WALSALL (Fr) L 1-3
Jul 28 Evesham (Fr) W 3-1

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