Greg Clowes

Position: Manager

Sponsored by: Alan Gee & Kev Coombs
 

Dorrian Garner

Position: Assistant Manager

Sponsored by: Bob Gee
 

Mick Hathaway

Coach

Hayley Brennan

Physiotherapist

Sponsored by:
Read’s Pianos. & Kev Coombs

Danny Read

Position: Goalkeeper
Date of Birth: 27.04.83
Place: Crewe

Sponsored by: Stuart Singleton &
Stanley Kerr (Sarasota, Florida)

After two seasons at Newcastle Town this highly rated keeper moved to Stafford with the management team of Greg Clowes and Dorian Garner.
Danny’s long kicks and quick throws often turn defence into attack. A good shot stopper who is quick off his line.

Jordan Wood

Position: Goalkeeper
Date of Birth: 02.12.1993
Place: Stafford

Sponsored by:
South Staffs Health Care Finance NHS

Jordan joined Wolverhampton Wanderers academy at the age of 8 remaining with the club for 5 years when he left to join the Port Vale academy.
At the age of 16 he was released by Port Vale and joined his home town club in August this year.

Joe Rogers

Position: Defender
Date of Birth: 20.02.92
Place: Stafford

Stafford born Joe is in his third season with the Boro.
He can play at right back or centre half and has so far made just a handful of first team appearances.
Gained experience last season at Bridgenorth and has played in all of this seasons pre-season friendlies.

Jon Patrick

Position: Defender
Date of birth: 24/05/91
Place of birth: Wolverhampton

Jon rejoined the Boro ranks for a second time in Novemebr 21011 A talented young left back who originally signed for the ‘Boro towards the end of the 2008-9 season after being released by Walsall.
He left at the end of the 2010-11 season to join Rushall Olympic before an approach by Greg Clowes secured his return to Marston Road.

Alexander Hedley

Position: Defender
Date of Birth: 27.09.1992
Place: Stoke on Trent

18year old Alex is a former Stoke City Academy player released by the Potters at the end of last season.

He joined Nantwich at the start of this season and after injuries restricted  his first team appearances he moved to Eccleshall to gain match fitness. Joined Rangers in November 2011.

Karl Espley

Position: Defender
Date of Birth: 24.03.86
Place: Stoke on Trent

Sponsored by: Paul Spencer

Another former Newcastle Town player who formed a formidable partnership with Ryan Dicker.
An excellent marker and good reader of the game, karl is a managers dream. He can adapt and play anywhere, but will mainly be considered as a defender.

Ryan Dicker

Position: Defender
Date of Birth: 22.09.86
Place: Stoke on Trent

Sponsored by:
MAUN Consulting Ltd

Ex Newcastle Town central defender. A very strong player, good both in the air and on the ground. Dangerous in the air at set pieces, scoring several times last season.
Ryan is a full time coach with Crewe Alexandra.

Paul Donnelly 

Position: Defender
Date of Birth: 16.02.81
Place: Newcastle u Lyme

Sponsored by: Mark Williamson

Paul started off his career at Port Vale where he made 12 first team appearances. Following his release by Vale he moved into non-league football playing at Stone Dominoes, Nantwich Town and Witton Albion.
He joined Newcastle Towns successful squad 3 seasons ago where he was Captain. Joined Rangers in July 2011.
He remains a well respected member of the team.

Sean Jones

Position: Defender
Date of Birth: 16.06.1990
Place: Shrewsbury

Sean joined Welsh Premier League side TNS on a scholarship at the age of 16.
He signed a 2 year full contract and made his first team debut in 2009.
A loan move to Cefn-Druids before leaving TNS to join firstly Newtown (Wales) and then Market Drayton.
Joined the Boro in July 2011.

Jon Sheldon 

Position: Fullback/Midfield
Date of Birth: 22.11.87
Place: Stoke on Trent

Sponsored by:
Jonathan Sheldon & Peter Myers

Former Newcastle Town player who progressed from their reserve side to to become a regular first team player. 
John is an attacking full-back and a dead ball specialist who scores from free kicks.
Was regularly on the scoresheet at Newcastle Town.

Fabrice Kasiama

Position: Defence/Midfield
Date of birth: 02.10.90   
Place: Kinshasa, D.R.Congo.

Sponsored by:
Jon Wickett - www.wardiaries.co.uk

Former Wolves Academy player. A left sided player who can play at full back or midfield.
Released by Wolves at the end of the 2008/9 season Fabrice joined Rangers in August 2009 making his debut on the opening day of the season at Hyde United.

Returned to the club in November 2011 having left at the end of last season.

Will be looking to re-establish himself as a fans favourite.
 

Glynn Blackhurst 

Position: Midfield
Date of birth: 17.09.1984 
Place: Stoke on Trent

Sponsored by:
Adrian Jones & Nantwich Refrigeration

Came up through the youth ranks here at Stafford Rangers before moving to Nantwich Town in November 2004 for four years.
A hard working midfield dynamo with an eye for goal, he moved to Alsager the following season where he helped them to promotion into the Unibond League.
Returned to Nantwich in 2007 and played a pivotal role in securing promotion and gaining Cheshire Senior Cup glory in 2008.
Joined Rangers in July 2011

Kevin Street

Position: Midfield
Date of Birth: 25.11.1977
Place: Crewe

Sponsored by:
Giles Woodhall & Steve Buttery

Kevin first pulled on a Rangers shirt in 2005 and in his first spell with the club played 52 times scoring 3 goals. He became joint Caretaker Manager in 2008 before leaving to join Altrincham.
Kevin started his career at Crewe in 1997 and made 115 appearances for Dario Gradi’s side.

Moves to Luton Town (loan), Northwich Vics, Bristol Rovers and Shrewsbury preceded his move to Stafford Rangers. In all he made over 200 Football League appearances.

After a 12 month spell as Manger of Nantwich Town he now joins Rangers for a second spell adding a wealth of experience to midfield.

Dan Skelton

Position: Left Side or Central Midfield
Date of Birth: 03.01.90
Place: Stoke on Trent

Sponsored by:
Steve Howe Audiografix
& Harlequin Teamwear

Signed from Newcastle Town, Dan is a strong, powerful midfielder with a great engine. Gets forward and is a goal scorer with excellent passing skills.
Dan scored 12 goals last season.
Previous clubs include Witton Albion and Newcastle Town.

Michael Carr

Position: Midfield
Date of Birth: 06.12.83
Place: Crewe

Michael joined Rangers in December 2011 from FC United. The 28 year old midfielder has a wealth of experience at non- league level.
He has 7 England semi-professional caps and has previously played at Macclesfield, Northwich,Morecambe, Kidderminster and Nantwich. He was released by FC United having made 25 appearances this season.

Peter Heler

Position: Right or Centre Mid
Date of Birth: 03.02.84
Place: Stoke on Trent

Sponsored by:
Jeremy Stokes & Barry Thorndyke

Signed from Witton Albion.
Pete can play on the right or centre mid and is just coming back to full fitness.
Pete will be an asset to the team this season.

Alan Nagington

Position: Centre Forward
Date of Birth: 17.04.84
Place: Stoke on Trent

Sponsored by:
Barry Thorndyke & Phil Hooton

Moved from Newcastle Town where he was regularly on the scoresheet.  A skilful player who has a good work rate and always appears in the right place at the right time.
Previous clubs include Hednesford and Leek Town.

Scored 22 goals last season, most of them inside the 18 yard box.

Anthony Maguire

Position: Midfield
Date of Birth: 15.07.1984                      
Place: Wolverhampton

Signed in October from local rivals Rushall Olympic. A skilful midfielder with an excellent work rate who can play either central or wide.

Started his career at Torquay United and has also had spells at Hednesford Town, Halesowen Town, Bromsgrove Rovers and Willenhall Town.

Robert Stevenson

Position: Winger
Date of Birth: 12.08.93
Place: Stoke on Trent

Sponsored by:
St Peter’s CE Primary School

Started his career at Stoke City academy at the age of 8 and remained with the Potters until his release at the age of 15. He moved on to Stone Dominoes and then to Hednesford Town. He spent last season at Market Drayton making over 40 appearances and scoring 3 times. Joined Boro in August 2011