Directions to Plainmoor
Stafford Rangers make their first-ever visit to Torquay
United's Plainmoor ground on Saturday, 1st September (more)
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Supporters' Coach to Torquay
The coach will leave Marston Road at 8-30 am on Saturday
morning. It is full but if you would like to be placed on a reserve list for a possible
second coach, please contact Audra Shirley, Commercial Manager, on 01785 602431.
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Stafford Rangers 1 Altrincham 1
Stafford Rangers earned their first point of the season with a
draw against old rivals Altrincham. Both goals came in the opening quarter with Marco
Adaggio's penalty cancelling out an earlier goal scored by Robbie Lawton (more)
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Oxford United 2 Stafford Rangers 1
Goals immediately before and half-time by Oxford midfielder
Phil Trainer (45, 46 mins) helped Oxford United take maximum points in the sunshine at the
Kassam Stadium. Craig McAughtrie (78 mins) reduced the deficit but Rangers couldn't find
an equaliser (more)
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Oxford (away) - Phil Robinson's thoughts
Manager Phil Robinson felt the timing of Oxford's two goals
was crucial in this afternoon's 2-1 defeat at the Kassam Stadium (more)
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Rangers sign defender Fred Murray
Frederick Murray, known as 'Fred', went straight into the
starting line-up in Saturday's game at Oxford United, having completed his move to
Stafford Rangers the day before (more)
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Directions to the Kassam Stadium
The Stadium is just outside the ring road on the South of the
city, and clearly signposted on all major routes into Oxford. The postcode for those with
Sat Nav is OX4 4XP. (Oxford United site directions).
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Reduced-priced tickets for Oxford
Reduced-price tickets for Saturday's game at Oxford can be
purchased from Stafford Rangers until Friday during office hours. Prices are adults £16,
students with NUS Card £12.50, under-16/over-65 £10 with under-7s free. Higher prices
will apply on the day at the Kassam Stadium.
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Seats left on coach to Oxford
The supporters coach to Oxford on Saturday will leave Marston
Road at 10.30am, with a stop for a pub lunch on the way, and returning after the
match. Prices are £15 adults and £12 concessions. To book, please contact Commercial
Manager Audra Shirley (01785 602431) or alternatively please call at the ground during
office hours.
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Woking (home) - Phil Robinson's thoughts
I thought at times we played some good football and carved out
some decent chances (more)
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Boro's Monday date with Stevenage
Stafford Rangers will now travel to Stevenage Borough on
Monday 10th September. The game has been switched from the Saturday becuase of our live TV
game with Halifax Town the previous Thursday.
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Morgan goal earns points for visitors
Stafford Rangers 0 Woking 1
A 54th-minute breakaway goal from Woking striker Marvin Morgan earned the visitors all
three points at Marston Road this afternoon (more)
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Rangers looking for points and goals
Stafford Rangers will be looking to answer manager Phil
Robinson's challenge to find the net when Woking visit Marston Road on Saturday (more)
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Robinson hails great first-half performance
I think that is probably the best we have played, the first 45
minutes that is, since I’ve been at the club (more)
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Matthew Hazley joins on loan
Stoke City defender/midfielder has joined Stafford Rangers on
a one-month loan and made his debut in last night's game with Kidderminster. Aged 19 and
from Northern Ireland, Matt has made one first-team appearances for The Potters and
impressed in their Reserves. "Matthew is a player I’ve watched during pre-season
for Stoke and I thought had a good debut," commented Phil Robinson.
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Great first-half with no reward
Stafford Rangers 1 Kidderminster Harriers 3
In the first half Stafford Rangers played some of their best football during Phil
Robinson's reign but couldn't stop the visitors taking the points. Sebastian Arnolin
equalised on his full debut on the stroke of half-time but Harriers hit back with two
unanswered goals after the break (more)
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Rangers looking to make a point
 Stafford Rangers will be looking to bounce back from Saturday's
defeat at Farsley Celtic when Kidderminster Harriers visit Marston Road this evening,
kick-off 7-45 pm (more)
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Robinson appreciates fans' support
Over 200 Stafford Rangers fans made the trip to Farsley making
up about 25% of the total attendance (205 out of 825 according to official counts).
Manager Phil Robinson appreciated the support and said: "It is a long way and an
awkward place to get to. It was a fantastic turnout and everyone was excited to see the
new-look team. Hopefully they will turn out again on Tuesday to back us."
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Encouragement in defeat
Stafford Rangers manager Phil Robinson felt his side made an
encouraging start to the Blue Square Premier season (more)
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Early goal beats Boro
Farsley Celtic 1 Stafford Rangers 0
 An early goal
from Farsley Celtic striker Damian Reeves condemned Stafford Rangers to a narrow
opening-day defeat at the Throstle Nest ground (more)
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Sebastian Arnolin joins Boro
Stafford Rangers are also pleased to have comcluded the
signing of midfidler Sebastian Arnolin. He has previously played for French Second
Division club Chateauxroux and will wear the 'number 19' shirt.
Meanwhile, Steve Hopkinson's squad number is 24 and not 12 as earlier indicated.
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McNiven makes permanent move to Marston Road
Stafford Rangers today have completed the permanent signing of
striker David McNiven. The 29-year-old striker scored nine goals in nine appearences on
loan earlier this year and moves from newly-promoted League Two side Morecambe. McNiven
will wear the 'number 10' shirt and could face his twin brother, Scott, tomorrow who
joined Farsley earlier in the summer.
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Oh no! It's Tamworth again
The draw for the Staffordshire Senior Cup First Round has been
made and, guess what, Stafford Rangers have been drawn away to Tamworth on a date to be
arranged. Eccleshall, entering the competition for the first time, have a plumb home tie
with Stoke City.
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9/8/07 Duggan signs for Boro
Stafford Rangers have signed goalkeeper Robert Duggan. The
20-year-old Dublin-born stopper is no stranger to Marston Road having spent three months
on loan from Stoke City at the end of last season. He made 14 appearances and kept four
clean sheets, making his debut in the win at St Albans City. Robert was released by the
Potters earlier in the summer.
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9/8/07 Squad numbers announced
Squad numbers for the 2007/08 season have been announced with
defender Ritchie Sutton taking over the 'number 2' shirt (more)
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8/8/07 Adaggio joins Rangers attack
In addition to the five new signings announced early, Stafford
Rangers have completed the signing of Malaga-born forward Marco Adaggio. The 19-year-old
has also impressed during pre-season and his previous clubs are Shrewsbury Town, AFC
Telford United and Bangor City.
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8/8/07 Robinson strengthens squad with five
new signings
With the new season just a few days away, Stafford Rangers
manager Phil Robinson has further strengthened his squad with the addition of five new
signings, all of whom have impressed during pre-season (more)
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7/8/07 Farsley Celtic preview
The real action finally gets under way this coming Saturday,
11th August, when Stafford Rangers open their Blue Square Premier campaign with a trip to
Leeds-based newboys, Farsley Celtic (more)
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7/8/07 Statement regarding match-day smoking
at Marston Road
The Board of Directors, as promised after the Derby County
game, have issued a statement regarding Stafford Rangers' non-smoking policy (more)
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6/8/07 Places left on Farsley coach
The first coach is full but there are still places available
on a second coach to Farsley Celtic this Saturday. It leaves Marston Road at 11 am,
returning after the game. Prices are £15 adults and £12 concessions. To book, please
contact Commercial Manager Audra Shirley (01785 602431) or alternatively please call at
the ground during office hours.
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4/8/07 Early goals seal win over Newcastle
Newcastle Town 1 Stafford Rangers 2
Stafford Rangers scored twice in the opening fourteen minutes as they wrapped up their
nine-match pre-season schedule with a fifth victory (more)
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3/8/07 Newcastle provide final pre-season test
Stafford Rangers play their ninth and final pre-season
friendly tomorrow afternoon (Saturday 4th August) when they head up the A34 to face
Newcastle Town (more)
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3/8/07 Midfielder signs for Boro
Stafford Rangers manager Phil Robinson has strengthened his
squad with the signing of Chris Flynn. The 19-year-old midfielder has impressed during
pre-season after being released by Crewe Alexandra. Flynn progressed through the junior
and youth ranks at Crewe and made two appearances. Last season he had a spell on loan at
Cambridge United, playing once in a 4-0 victory at Northwich Victoria.
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2/8/07 Stewards Urgently Required
We are looking to recruit additional match-day stewards.
Reliability and a desire to help YOUR club are essential qualities. Payment and full
training will be provided. If you are interested, please contact the club's Safety Officer
on 01785 602430 or 602431.
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1/8/07 Wonder goal defeats Boro
Stafford Rangers 0 West Bromwich Albion 1
A 40-yard lob from 15-year-old Lateef Alliyu gave the Baggies victory in tonight's
friendly at Marston Road (more) (icBirmingham)
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1/8/07 West Brom next at Marston Road
West Bromwich Albion are expected to name a strong side for
this evening’s (1st August) friendly against Stafford Rangers, kick-off 7-45 pm. (more)
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1/8/07 'The Match' DVD now out
Remember the game at the end of last season between SRFC
Supporters and Phil Robinson's Legends? (more)
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