Management – Signing News & Injury Update

A statement from our Management Team –

“We are delighted to announce the permanent signing of Brad Grayson from Buxton FC. We would like to thank their Chairman, Manager and Secretary for their assistance in facilitating this transfer. We would also like to thank the SRFC Board and our Secretary for their tireless effort in getting this deal across the line and not least the Players’ Fund for the financial support.

As we all know Brad has scored five goals in his six appearances for us on loan and we look forward to working with him and wish him a long and productive career at the Boro!

You will hear from Brad in due course.

We would also like to confirm that we have released Andy Haworth and thank him for his time and effort at the club.

In addition we are disappointed to confirm that after a Seven Day Notice of Approach, Max Dixon has opted to sign for Rushall Olympic U-21s who play Saturday mornings, making it impossible for Max to remain at SRFC. We wish him well for the future.

We welcome Will McGuffie on loan from Wigan and Shakeel Jones Griffiths. It is hoped one or two more additions may be announced over the next couple of weeks.

On the injury front Jake, Sam and Luke are all nearing a return to action, with Robbie and Josh Burns needing further assessment before this weekend’s fixture at Warrington. Jack, who broke his hand at Sutton will also be assessed before the game. Tom is now well on the road to recovery and Theo is now walking without the aid of the “Robocop boot”. Both are longer term absentees.”

Warrington match preview – Phil Bennett

Please note that although the original fixtures gave us a free Saturday, we are in fact now playing away to Warrington. Saturday is the date of the next round of the F A Trophy but with both us and Warrington out of the competition it makes sense for the League to reschedule this game that was originally postponed due to Warrington having to play a FA Cup replay. Sadly, for us it is yet another away fixture which gives us a run of 7 away games without a home fixture.

Historically, this is a relatively new fixture as the sides had never met until our promotion back to step 3 in season 2016/17. Saturday 17th December 2016 was our first ever visit to Cantaliver Park nestled right next to the Manchester Ship Canal. We cruised to a 2-0 lead and the fog started to come down and the referee abandoned the game. Justice was done when the game was replayed in April and we won 2-1. We returned to Warrington 2017/18 but lost 1-0. However, it is our last visit to Warrington last season that is the one that is best remembered.

We pulled off a shock win at leaders Warrington which eased our relegation fears. Warrington played most of the game with 10 men after a dismissal on 14 minutes. They were on an 8-match unbeaten run and despite being a man down Warrington took the lead on 21 minutes. However, as half time approached Warrington failed to clear a free kick and Luke Jones equalised.

Around the hour mark, Rangers scored two goals in three minutes, from Theo Bailey-Jones and a header from Luke Jones. Theo almost made it 4 a few minutes later. Warrington pulled a goal back with 3 minutes to go and laid siege to the Rangers goal for an equaliser, but in stoppage time Adam Siviter pulled off a stunning save to earn his side all three points. It was the travelling Rangers fans in the crowd of 553 that were celebrating at full time.

Warrington’s home form has been hit and miss this season winning 3, drawing 1 and losing 3. They however have already beaten Bamber Bridge 3-1 at home which puts extra pressure on our visit. If we can repeat our heroics from last season than who knows what can happen. You support is much needed so for those travelling by car you will need the sat nav of WA4 2RS, and for rail travellers you have a short walk from Warrington Bank Quay after a change at Crewe.

 

Games played on November 9th this century

2002 Chelmsford A 2-0 Southern League
2013 Chorley H 1-3 Northern Premier League
2016 Bilston A 3-1 Walsall Senior Cup

Brocton FC 0 – 4 Stafford Rangers

Brocton FC 0 – 4 Stafford Rangers

Brocton FC 0 – 4 Stafford Rangers
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Boro Progress in the Walsall Senior Cup

Tuesday night saw a short trip to Brocton and a victorious Boro progressing to the 2nd Round of the Walsall Senior Cup, after goals from Berks (2), Grayson and Garnett saw us run out as 4-0 winners. We are now to face a RAF Representative side in the 2nd Round – Date TBC

 

Match Report to Follow