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29/9/07 Hard working gritty performance says boss

Stafford Rangers manager Phil Robinson fells that at the moment any point gained, particularly at a place like Rushden, is a great point for us (more)

29/9/07 Rangers extend unbeaten run

Rushden & Diamonds 1 Stafford Rangers 1 - Rangers extended their unbeaten run to three games with a hard-fought draw at Rushden & Diamonds. Marco Adaggio (78) headed Stafford into the lead but Simeon Jackson (84) levelled for the home side (match report)

27/9/07 Dominoes topple Boro Youth

Stafford Rangers suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat at the hands of Stone Dominoes in Thursday's FA Youth Cup tie at Marston Road (match report)

26/9/07 Rangers release Ramon Manak

In addition to Greg Stones, Stafford Rangers have also released midfielder Ramon Manak

26/9/07 Cambridge time unchanged

Our home game with Cambridge United on Saturday 13th October will kick-off as scheduled at 3-00 pm and not be moved to avoid clashing with the England v Estonia Euro 2008 qualifier

25/9/07 Grayson's equaliser earns point

Stafford Rangers 1 Histon 1 - Stafford Rangers fought back to earn a point against ten-man Histon. The visitors took an early lead though John Kennedy and Stafford turned pressure into Neil Grayson's second-half equaliser.  (match report)

25/9/07 Rangers release Greg Stones

Phil Robinson revealed at the post-match press conference following the draw with Histon that midfielder Greg Stones has been released

22/9/07 We thoroughly deserved the three points

Stafford Rangers manager Phil Robinson gives his view of the 3-1 win at Weymouth (more)

22/9/07 Rangers celebrate first win

Weymouth 1 Stafford Rangers 3 - An early strike from Marco Adaggio followed by a goal in each half from David McNiven earned Stafford Rangers a deserved first victory of the season (match report)

20/9/07 Marston Road venue for charity game

Stafford Rangers' Marston Road ground will be the venue for a Charity Match on Friday 28th September, kick-off 5 pm with all proceeds going to the Multiple Injuries Unit at North Staffs Hospital (more)

20/9/07 Next match - Weymouth (away)

There are places available on the supporters' coach to Weymouth this Saturday. Cost is £20 (adults), £15 (concessions) with a deprture from Marston Road at 8.30 am. To book - contact Audra Shirley on 01785 602431 or call at the ground during office hours

18/9/07 One slip gives points to Salisbury

Salisbury City 1 Stafford Rangers 0
One defensive slip in the 29th minute allowed Salisbury City's Marvin Brown to volley home the only goal of the game at the Raymond McEnhill Stadium (match report)

18/9/07 Boro debut for keeper Loach

Goalkeeper Scott Loach made his debut in tonight's game at Salisbury City. The 19-year-old has joined Rangers on loan for one month from Championship side Watford.

15/9/07 A win would make a lot of difference

Stafford Rangers manager Phil Robinson gives his thoughts after the home game with Grays Athletic (more)

15/9/07 Boro beaten by first-half goals

Two first half goals gave Grays Athletic a 2-0 victory in the Marston Road sunshine (match report)

14/9/07 French defender loaned to Boro

Stafford Rangers have agreed a one-month loan deal with Championship side Watford for Cedric Avinel. The 21-year-old central defender, born in Paris, joined the Hornets during the January 2007 transfer window from Creteil and has impressed in Watford's Reserve side. Avinel will wear the number 26 shirt during his stay at Marston Road (Watford profile)

14/9/07 Craig McAughtrie joins Tamworth

Long-serving Stafford Rangers defender Craig McAughtrie has completed a permanent move to Blue Square North side Tamworth for an undisclosed fee (more)

Defender David Wood has also been released and Matt Hazley has ended his loan spell from Stoke City.

13/9/07 Boro progress in FA Youth Cup

Stafford Rangers Youth have successfully negotiated Thursday night's FA Youth Cup tie with a 4-1 victory over Stratford Town at Coventry Sphinx FC. Joey Owen (24, 68) score a goal each half with Anthony Roman (27) and Tom McCrystal (50) also fidning the net. Stafford now face Stone Dominoes in the next round at Marston Road, probably on Thursday 27th September.

12/9/07 Supporters XI back in action

The SRFC Supporters XI returns to action this Saturday against Grays Athletic Supporters. Kick-off at Beaconside is 10-30 am.

10/9/07 It was a reckless challenge

Up to the sending off I thought we could come away with something tonight (more)

10/9/07 Stevenage Borough 3 Stafford Rangers 0

Stafford Rangers are still looking for their first win after going down with ten men to three second-half goals at Broadhall Way (match report)

6/9/07 We deserved something from the game

Speaking after the 3-2 defeat against Halifax, manager Phil Robinson felt Rangers deserved something from the game (more)

6/9/07 Nathan Talbott to miss the entire season

Defender Nathan Talbott is set to miss the entire season through injury. He wil have a major operation on his hip which will require a nine-month rehabilitation. Manager Phil Robinson said: "This is a massive blow for Nathan as he has been an outstanding player since he joined us in 2004." We wish Nathan all the best over the coming months.

Jemiah Richards will be out for several weeks with an ankle injury.

6/9/07 Stafford Rangers 2 Halifax Town 3

In this evening's live TV game on Setanta, Stafford Rangers took the lead for the first time this season but Halifax hit back to claim the points (more)

4/9/07 Update to No Smoking Policy

With immediate effect it has been decided that, in the best interests of the football club, smoking will now be allowed but only in fully open areas within the ground (more)

4/9/07 Rangers up to 23rd in the table

Without kicking a ball last night, Stafford Rangers moved up one position in the table to 23rd position. Northwich Victoria now occuply bottom spot in the Blue Square Premier following their 2-0 home defeat to Burton Albion.

3/9/07 Season Tickets still available

Even though the season is underway, Season Tickets can still be purchased at the ground during office hours. Prices are: Ground and Stand - adults £280, concessions £200; Ground only - adults £240, concessions £160; Vice Presidents £475.

1/9/07 Torquay (away) - Phil Robinson's thoughts

I thought at times we played particularly well in the first half and created some good opportunities especially early on (more)

1/9/07 Torquay (away) - Phil Robinson's thoughts

I thought at times we played particularly well in the first half and created some good opportunities especially early on (more)

1/9/07 Torquay United 2 Stafford Rangers 0

Another encouraging and well-organised performance from Stafford Rangers went unrewarded as goals from Chris Todd (44) and Elliot Benyon (81) gave Torquay victory at Plainmoor (more)

fixtures/results

Sep 1 Torquay L 0-2
Sep 6 HALIFAX L 2-3
Sep 10 Stevenage L 0-3
Sep 15 GRAYS L 0-2
Sep 18 Salisbury L 0-1
Sep 22 Weymouth W 3-1
Sep 25 HISTON D 1-1
Sep 29 Rushden & D D 1-1

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