November archive

30/11/07 The team needs your support!

Stafford Rangers are hoping for a big home following on Saturday when Northwich Victoria visit Marston Road for a vital Blue Square Premier fixture (more)

27/11/07 Stafford Rangers FC Calendar

The new 2008 Stafford Rangers FC Calendar will be on sale for the first time, cost only £2-50. Christmas Draw tickets will also be on sale and why not check out presents in the Club Shop for the Rangers fans in your household

26/11/07 Ossett in the Trophy

Stafford Rangers will face Ossett Town in the FA Trophy First Round. Following the 0-0 draw at Rushall Olympic on Saturday, the teams met again at Ossett Town's Ingfield Ground with Ossett winning 3-2
(full draw)  (Ossett Town official website)

26/11/07 Potter extends stay

Defender Luke Potter has extended his loan spell with Stafford Rangers for a further month

26/11/07 Rangers await tie with Rushall or Ossett

In the draw for the FA Trophy First Round made earlier today, Stafford Rangers will be at home to either Rushall Olympic or Ossett Town. The tie will be played at Marston Road on Saturday 15th December, kick-off 3-00 pm (full draw)

24/11/07 Controvercy in defeat

SATURDAY 24TH NOVEMBER 2007
AT STONEBRIDGE ROAD
EBBSFLEET UNITED 2 STAFFORD RANGERS 1
Rangers took the lead just early in the second half through Neil Grayson but Ebbsfleet hit back with goals from George Purcell and Stacy Long. There was more than a hint of offside in the build up to the equaliser

23/11/07 Reality check but Rangers battle on

Disappointment and frustration breeds whispers, rumours and speculation and we seek to clarify and address honestly the current position of the football club for the benefit of our fans and supporters (more)

Regettably we have had to release assistant manager David Oldfield. The decision was not an easy one to make and we would like to thank David for all the hard work he has put in. He will be missed and we wish him all the best in the future.

23/11/07 Match preview

Stafford Rangers will be looking to record their second win of the season when they visit Ebbsfleet United. And if past history is any guide then Ebbsfleet’s Stonebridge Road ground could well prove to be a lucky venue again (more)

21/11/07 Youth team tie definately on

Tonight (Wednesday), the Under-18 youth team are at home at Marston Road in the Staffs FA Midweek Floodlight Youth Cup second round against Heath Town Rangers. Admission for the match, which has survived all the recent rain, is £3 for adults and £1 for concessions. Please come along and support the youngsters, kick-off is 7-45 pm.

17/11/07 Fans show support for boss and team

SATURDAY 17TH NOVEMBER 2007
AT BUTCHERS ARMS GROUND
DROYLSDEN 1 STAFFORD RANGERS 1
The fans who travelled to the Butchers Arms Ground showed their full support for manager Phil Robinson and the team after Rangers fought with pride to earn a vital point.
(Match Report) (Phil Robinson)

14/11/07 Christmas Draw Tickets

Christmas Draw Tickets are now on sale and will be available at home games from the Programme Kiosk. The cost is 25p per ticket or £1 per book with lots of exciting prizes on offer

14/11/07 Brown signs point the way to Marston Road

Brown tourist signs around the town now point the way to Marston Road. Supporters Trust STRIPES were instrumental in arranging this through STRIPES funds and a grant from the County Council. A Spokesperson for STRIPES said: "Brown signs were high on our agenda to raise the profile of the club from day one. The result (of the signs) is that the profile of the football club and the social club is now raised.

"You have to remember that the social club is now seeing greater usage following Wayne Smith's stewardship with people travelling from further a field who will benefit from the signage. A sign outside the MOD base may bring in more fans, who knows.

"STRIPES are obviously proud of yet another achievement following the help towards the floodlight fund and the kit hamper."

3/11/07 Rangers still looking for elusive first home win

SATURDAY 3RD NOVEMBER 2007 AT MARSTON ROAD
     
STAFFORD RANGERS 1  EXETER CITY 5

Good attacking play from Stafford Rangers gained little reward as visitors Exeter scored five times. Two goals in four minutes midway through the first half from Wayne Carlisle (22) and Matt Taylor (25) put the visitors in the driving seat, although Kevin Street pulled one back just before the break with a fantastic strike. Further second half goals from Jamie Mackie, Taylor again and Steve Basham from the penalty spot completed the scoring. Skipper Wayne Daniel was sent off in injury time for deliberate handball though the red card seemed harsh.
(Match Report)

Stafford Rangers (black and white stripes/black/black): Loach, Murray, Daniel, Sangare, Potter, Humphrey, Flynn (McNiven 62), Street, Mawene (Draper 76), Smith (Youngs 89), Grayson. Unused subs: Alcock, Ingram.

Exeter City (blue/blue/blue): Marriott, Richardson, Taylor, Edwards, Friend, Carlisle, Cozic, Gill (Tully 90), Moxey, Mackie, Basham (Logan 90). Unused subs: Stansfield, Elam, Jones.

Referee: S. P. Cummins (Cheshire).
Attendance: 914 (inc 272 away fans).