Stafford Rangers 0 – Rushall Olympic 4

Nov 15, 2017 | Club News

Evo-Stik Northern Premier League

Tuesday 14 November 2017

Stafford Rangers crashed back down to earth with a mighty bump after suffering a heavy home defeat against bogey side Rushall Olympic.

Just three days after knocking up and coming side South Shields out of the FA Trophy, Rangers found themselves on the wrong end of a 4-0 scoreline that saw the Pics extend their league record against Rangers to seven wins and two draws with the Boro still searching for their first win over the Walsall based side.

Rangers made just one change to the starting line up with Richard Gregory returning with Dan Westwood replacing him on the bench.

The game was a slow starter with Rushall asking most of the early questions without really looking like causing too much damage although Jordaan Brown had to be alert to prevent Richard Brodie advancing on goal after Brad Caswell’s clearance failed to reach the half way line.

Rangers gradually came more into it and, in doing so, brought some life into the game though clear cut chances at wither end were still at a premium.

The Boro almost snatched a breakthrough either side of the half hour mark. Firstly, Alex Fletcher’s shot deflected off team mate Richard Gregory to wrong foot Rushall keeper Jahquil Hill but the ball rolled the wrong side of the post, then Saturday’s hat trick hero Massiah McDonald saw his shot cleared off the line by Joe Hull.

But as Rangers looked to take command, it was Rushall who struck the opening goal on 34 mins. Danny Waldren and Mohammed Hakeen exchanged passes on the left and Waldren cut inside before firing past Caswell from around the edge of the D.

Despite being a goal down at the break, Rangers were still very much in the contest and Gregory came close to levelling matters shortly after the restart but he dragged his shot wide after bringing down a deep centre from Kieran Morris.

Rushall, on the other hand, were far more clinical with the chances that came their way and extended their lead on 52 mins when Mathis Fonovich beat Caswell from 20 yards out, squeezing his shot just inside the keeper’s left hand post.

An error from Brown let in Rushall once more as Richard Brodie hooked the ball forward for Waldren to run on to but Caswell raced out of his area to clear the lines but a similar attack on the hour – this time launched by Sam Whittall – saw Caswell bring down Waldren and Brodie netted Rushall’s third from the penalty spot.

The was still some hope for the Boro and they may have been able to stage a fight back had subs Jack Sherratt and Dan Westwood – with his first touch – been able to profit from chances that came their way but Rushall wrapped things up on 75 mins with another counter attack, Jordan Sangha sending Waldren away to slot home his side’s fourth, completing a miserable night for the Boro.

Rangers: 1 Brad Caswell, 2 Alex Fletcher, 3 Kieren Westwood, 4 Kieran Morris, 5 Mat Bailey (16 Kai Davis 72m), 6 Jordaan Brown, 7 Izak Reid, 8 Josh Craddock (12 Jack Sherratt 62m), 9 Richard Gregory (15 Dan Westwood 74m), 10 Massiah McDonald, 11 Richard Batchelor. Unused subs 14 Sam Griffiths, 17 Louis Briscoe

Rushall: 1 Jahquil Hill, 2 Charlie Duke (12 AJ Adelekan 78m), 3 Jordan Liburd, 4 Sam Whittall, 5 Joe Hull, 6 Ollie Marx, 7 Danny Waldren, 8 Milan Butterfield, 9 Richard Brodie (14 Tyler Blake 82m), 10 Mathis Fonovich (16 Jordan Sangha 63m), 11 Mohammed Hakeen. Unused Subs 13 Jordan Brown, 15 Andre Landell

Cautions: Morris, Craddock, Caswell (Boro), Liburd, Fonovich (Rushall)

Referee: Simon Brown

Att: 406

Report: Chris Elsley

 

BUILDBASE FA TROPHY 3RD QUALIFYING ROUND

Nov 13, 2017 | Club News

Rangers have been draw away at Conference North League club Gainsborough Trinity. Gainsborough current;y are in 18th place in the league.

Matches in this round to be played on Saturday 25th November.

 

STAFFORD RANGERS V SOUTH SHIELDS – MATCH REPORT

Nov 12, 2017 | Club News

Stafford Rangers South Shields

Buildbase FA Trophy 2nd Qualifying Round  Saturday 11 November 2017

A hat trick from Massiah McDonald saw Stafford Rangers progress to the next round of the FA Trophy at the expense of South Shields.

The game sprung to life with two goals in quick succession in the opening ten minutes, one for each side.

Shields had already gone close through Gavin Cogdon who forced his way into the Stafford area before sending his shot rising over the bar. But Shields were soon in front through Robert Briggs who clipped the ball over Brad Caswell from a tight angle in the 7th minute.

Stafford’s response was immediate. Just a minute later, a cross field ball was played first time into the danger area by Kieren Westwood and Josh Craddock’s square ball was finished by Massiah McDonald to level the scores.

Having observed one minute silence for Remembrance Day before kick off, fans from both sides burst into applause on 10 mins as a tribute to 10 year old Shields fan Jak Fada who passed away during the week.

Mat Bailey went close for Stafford as Shields failed to clear Izak Reid’s free kick, but the Stafford captain saw his first shot blocked and his follow up saved by Shields’ keeper Liam Connell. At the other end, Carl Finnigan fired just wide from the edge of the area then Barrie Smith forced a good save from Caswell after the Stafford keeper had blocked from Michael Richardson and Cogdon had failed to connect with Richardson’s feed from the rebound.

Chances kept coming at both ends and Stafford’s Dan Westwood was next to try his luck, shooting wide on the turn.

In the final exchanges of the half, Shields  saw Briggs send a well struck volley over then Cogden fire wide of Caswell’s left hand post.

McDonald should have put Stafford ahead shortly after the restart sending a free header over.

An underhit back pass from Kieran Morris gave Finnigan an opening for Shields but he sent his shot over then Darren Lough’s back post header was blocked by Izak Reid as Shields kept up the pressure .Cogdon fired at Caswell but the tide began to turn Stafford’s way.

Bailey was denied again by Connell before Alex Fletcher sent the rebound over. Richard Batchelor headed inches wide then Connell made an outstanding save to deny Richard Gregory.

Julio Arca cleared off the line from Morris and Gregory went wide but the pressure finally paid off as McDonald fired Stafford in front on 78 mins following Kieren Westwood’s long ball down the left.

Batchelor nearly made it three with a well struck drive before Shields stepped up their search for an equaliser and Caswell made an excellent catch to deny Arca. Seconds later, Stafford were on the counter and Batchelor picked out McDonald to complete his hat trick on 83 mins.

Caswell and Morris respectively prevented Briggs and Cogdon from reducing the arrears for Shields as Stafford booked their place in the next round.

Rangers: 1 Brad Caswell, 2 Alex Fletcher, 3 Kieren Westwood, 4 Kieran Morris, 5 Mat Bailey, 6 Jordaan Brown, 7 Izak Reid, 8 Josh Craddock, 9 Dan Westwood (15 Richard Gregory 65m), 10 Massiah McDonald (12 Jack Sherratt 90+2m), 11 Richard Batchelor (14 Sam Griffiths 87m). Unused subs 16 Kai Davis, 17 Louis Briscoe

South Shields: 1 Liam Connell, 2 Craig Baxter, 3 Darren Lough (14 Alex  Nicholson 79m), 4 Jon Shaw, 5 Dillon Morse, 6 Julio Arca, 7 Barrie Smith (12 Louis Story 65m) , 8 Robert Briggs, 9 Gavin Cogden, 10 Carl Finnigan, 11 Michael Richardson (16 Jamie Holmes 59m). Unused subs 15 Andrew Stephenson, 20 Jack Norton

Cautions: Morris (Boro)

Referee: Rob Hathaway

Att: 955

Report: Chris Elsley

STAFFORD RANGERS V RUSHALL OLYMPIC

Nov 12, 2017 | Club News

with our respective Buildbase FA trophy matches both being played to a conclusion on Saturday,our scheduled League game this Tuesday night is now confirmed. Kick off 7.45pm