January archive

29/1/08 - From the Board

THE BOARD is very keen to improve the communication both to and from you the supporter. We aim to get better at talking to you about what is happening at your football club so to get things moving we have produced a update from inside the Boardroom (more)

28/1/08 - Team of the Round

Stafford Rangers have been named as the FA Carlsberg Trophy Team of the Second Round following the 2-1 victory over Forest Green Rovers. On Saturday the club will be presented with a commemorative plaque by Mr Duncan Bayley, Secretary of the Unibond League and FA Trophy Committee members. Once again we'd like thank and well done to all the players for achieving this accolade

28/1/08 - Steve Hopkinson

Midfielder Steve Hopkinson has been allowed to join Leek Town on loan

26/1/08 - Trophy to return to Marston Road

The FA Trophy will return to Marston Road for the first time in nearly 30 years, prior to the home tie with Tamworth, as part of the FA’s Customer Relations Roadshow (more)

26/1/08 - Marco returns to the scoresheet

Marco Adaggio made an immediate impact with a goal just 57 seconds after coming on as a substitute at the start of the second half against Salisbury City. But the visitors took home all three points (match report) (teamsheet)

25/1/08 - STRIPES to host Snail Racing Race Night

STRIPES, the Stafford Rangers independent supporters trust, will be hosting another of their popular Snail Racing Race Nights on Friday 22nd February at 8 pm. Admission is free and all are welcome. This event follows the £2000 donation by STRIPES to the football club made before last week's home game with Forest Green Rovers

25/1/08 - Rangers looking for back-to-back wins

Stafford Rangers return to action at Marston Road on Saturday looking to follow-up the tremendous win over Forest Green Rovers two weeks ago (more)

21/1/08- -Congratulations Danny!

Congratulations to Stafford Rangers goalkeeper Danny Allen who has been selected to play for the England Schools FA Midland squad against Australia at Hinckley on Tuesday 29th January, kick-off 7 pm. Danny is the Stafford Rangers Juniors Under-18 keeper and this season has progressed into the First Team squad

21/1/08 - Halifax away now Tuesday 18th March

Stafford Rangers will now travel to Halifax Town on Tuesday 18th March, kick-off 7-45 pm, following the postponment of Saturday's game due to a waterlogged pitch

19/1/08 - Halifax OFF

This afternoon's game at Halifax Town has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. Referee David Webb felt the pitch was unplayable with, according to Halifax's official site, six or seven areas of standing water. We'll advise you of the new date in due course

19/1/08 - Halifax preview

OK, the match has been postponed but you can still read the preview (more)

18/1/08 - STRIPES to host Snail Racing Race Night

STRIPES, the Stafford Rangers independent supporters trust, will be hosting another of their popular Snail Racing Race Nights on Friday 22nd February at 8 pm. Admission is free and all are welcome. This event follows the £2000 donation by STRIPES to the football club made before last week's home game with Forest Green Rovers

15/1/08 - Trip to Grays now Tuesday 1st April

Stafford Rangers have rearranged the away game at Grays Athletic for Tuesday 1st April, kick-off 7-45 pm. The trip was originally scheduled for Saturday 2nd February when Rangers are now at home to Tamworth in the FA Carlsberg Trophy Third Round.

14/1/08 - Hamilton released

MIDFIELDER SEB HAMILTON has been released after making seven league and cup appearances. He joined Stafford earlier in the season from Romulus.

14/1/08 - Home tie with Tamworth the reward

Stafford Rangers have been drawn at home to Staffordshire rivals Tamworth of the Blue Square North in the FA Carlsberg Trophy Third Round. The tie will be played at Marston Road on Saturday 2nd February, meaning the scheduled league game at Grays Athletic will be rearranged.

12/1/08 - McNiven and Draper fire Rangers through

STAFFORD RANGERS 2 FOREST GREEN ROVERS 1
Stafford Rangers progressed into Monday's FA Carlsberg Trophy Third Round draw thanks to a first-half penalty from David McNiven and second-half strike from midfielder Ross Draper (teamsheet) (match report)

12/1/08 - Trophy tie definately on

Today's FA Trophy tie with Forest Green Rovers is definately after the pitch passed an insepction. The surface water has drained so, in the end, we don't need any volunteers to folk the pitch as originally thought. Thank you to those who offered help this morning (match preview)

11/1/08 - Gibson rejoins Rangers

DEFENDER ALEX GIBSON has commenced a third spell with Stafford Rangers following his release by Blue Square rivals Droylsden at the end of last month

10/1/08 - Club Shop - now in stock

NOW IN STOCK- framed 7" x 5" photos of your favourite Boro players just £10 (without frame £5) - visit the Club Shop on matchdays or contact the Commercial Office on 01785 602431. Action shots also availaible from £15. 2008 Calendars still in stock at £2.50

7/1/08 - Mawene set to join Bury

MIDFIELDER SAMY MAWENE has left the club after making 11 league and cup appearences. He is likely to join a League Two side and we would like to thank him for his hard work during the past couple of months with us

7/1/08 - Grayson's thoughs on Stevenage game

Stafford Rangers joint caretaker-manager NEIL GRAYSON was pleased with the spirited second-half fightback dipslayed by his team against Stevenage (more)

5/1/08 - Close game against promotion contender

5/1/08 RANGERS 1 STEVENAGE 2
Stafford Rangers produced a second-half fightback, after Steve Morsion scored twice for the visitors before the break, and went close to gaining a point. Defender Jemiah Richards reduced the deficit early in the second half and Stevenage needed to keep bodies behind the ball in the closing stages to stay in front (match report) (teamsheet)

4/1/08 - Stevenage match preview

Having faced Burton Albion (twice) and Ebbsfleet United over the Christmas holiday period, Stafford Rangers meet another promotion-chasing side on Saturday (5th January) when Stevenage Borough visit Marston Road (preview)

4/1/08 - Lynch and Hazley join Boro

Following the signing yesterday of Damian Jarrett, Stafford Rangers have added more names to the squad. 20-year-old Crewe left back Ryan Lynch has arrived on an initial one-month loan and midfielder Matt Hazley, also aged 20, has been signed following his release by Stoke City.

3/1/08 - Rangers sign Jarrett

Stafford Rangers have signed defender Damion Jarrett ahead of Saturday's home game with Stevenage Borough. The 21-year-old has previously had spells with Tamworth, Hednesford Town and Cambridge City. He has been allocated the number 35 shirt (more)

2/1/08 Ex-files

Find out what became of Ramon Manak and Lee Downes as well as several more former players? (more)

1/1/08 - Murray leaves Rangers

Defender Fred Murray, who has been out injured since mid-November, has left Stafford Rangers and, as expected, joined Stevenage Borough

1/1/08 - Alcock's fine saves can't prevent defeat

TUESDAY 1ST JANAURY - BURTON ALBION 2 STAFFORD RANGERS 1
Stafford Rangers produced a battling performance away to promotion-chasing Burton with Danny Alcock pulling off a series of fine saves. But after David McNiven (41 mins) cancelled out Marc Goodfellow's 33rd-minute opener, Jake Edwards scored the winner at close range midway through the second half. Late on, Samy Mawene forced a near-post save and Rangers appealled for a peanlty in injury time for handball (teamsheet) (match report)