Squad Update

Squad Update

Aug 8, 2025 | Club News

3 In for the big Kick-Off

It’s been a very busy week at the club with Neil Kitching acting to strengthen the squad ahead of the league campaign commencing this weekend.

We can confirm that 32-year-old midfielder Jack Sherratt will return to the club, having most recently turned out for Newcastle Town FC. Former fans favorite Jack brings a wealth of experience at Steps 2, 3 and 4 and we are delighted to welcome him back to the club.

Jack Sherratt

We can also announce the signing of 24-year-old midfielder Jack Birch. Jack spent twelve years with Aston Villa before moving to the USA to spend three seasons with Greensboro Spartans. Returning to the UK Jack spent the end of last season at Halesowen Town FC but has joined the BORO ahead of the campaign. Welcome to the club Jack.

Jack Birch

Also signing is 20-year-old right sided defender/midfielder Callum Wilson. Telford born Callum counts Shrewsbury and Sunderland as former clubs, and last season represented Rushall Olympic FC and Sutton Coldfield Town FC on dual registration.

Callum Wilson

Neil is excited by all three signings and will surely have a headache finalising the squad for Saturday.

We can also confirm that two of our youngsters, Max Barlow and Jack Schollar are heading to Dudley Town FC on dual registration to gain valuable match experience. We wish them both well and will be monitoring their progress.

Finally, we can confirm that the club has been successful in appealing the red card shown to Alex Worley last weekend meaning that Alex is available for selection against Avro FC this weekend.

Welcome back to the Boro, Shezza, and welcome Jack and Callum.

   
Pitch News

Pitch News

Aug 6, 2025 | Club News

Playing Surface Issues

Stafford Rangers - PitchWe wanted to provide an update on the pitch at the football club to provide some clarity and transparency.

We were like many fans on Saturday disappointed with the quality of the playing surface.

The extended periods of drought conditions have done nothing to help us or others in preparing the pitch for the start of the season and it is currently 3 or 4 weeks behind where it should be or where we want it to be.

During the close season we have invested heavily in the playing surface and maintenance provided by our ground maintenance contractor together with considerable work and effort by our own team of volunteers daily.

In May there was an intense planned programme of pitch maintenance and renovation work conducted through re-seeding, dressing, liquid feeding, fertilizing, Verti draining and sports sanding. All were carried out with the determination to provide a great playing surface that would put us in a good place for the season to come. We had also decided to reduce the amount of games/training held on the pitch compared to last season.

Prior to this Saturday’s first home game against Avro, we continue to roll, cut and water intensely with a huge amount of effort and determination and hope we can see a real improvement.

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FA Cup Match Information

FA Cup Match Information

Jul 30, 2025 | Club News

Let the Cup Fever begin

Stafford Rangers TeamOn Saturday 2nd August we welcome Lutterworth Town FC to the Stan Robinson Stadium for our home FA Cup Extra- Preliminary round fixture.

This is an all pay gate, and entrance will be provided by cash through the turnstiles or by card payment.

No tickets will be available for purchase in advance through our box office for this game.

Admission prices are: –

Adults £13.00

Concessions £8.00

U16’s £4.00

This is a 3pm KO and gates will open at 1.30pm.

We look forward to seeing you there before our League Fixtures begin the following Saturday 9th August when the campaign kicks off with our first home game against Avro FC.

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Ground Update

Ground Update

Jul 16, 2025 | Club News, Lottery News

Main-stand Toilets and Turnstiles Update

Turnstiles UpgradeA few weeks ago, we shared the exciting news that Stafford Rangers FC had successfully secured a substantial grant to improve our home turnstiles and renovate the Mainstand toilets. Today, we are thrilled to provide an update on the progress being made.

Turnstile Improvements:

Work on building new turnstiles is now underway and nearing completion. This marks an important step in improving the match-day experience for our fans and visitors, ensuring smoother entry to the ground.

Mainstand Toilets Renovation:

On the Mainstand toilets front, additional funding of approximately £30,000 is needed before work can begin. This funding will come from a combination of sources, including contributions from the Club, the Boost the Boro Lottery, and, most importantly, the incredible efforts of our loyal fans supporting various fundraisers.

Fantastic Fundraising Progress:

We are thrilled to announce that, in less than three weeks, our amazing fans have already raised over £12,000 towards our target! This is an incredible achievement and demonstrates the dedication and generosity of our supporters.

Your efforts have brought us significantly closer to our goal, and we are optimistic that work on the Main-stand toilets will be completed at the of the season. However, there’s still work to do, and we need your continued support to reach the £30,000 target.

If you haven’t already done so, please consider joining the Boost the Boro Lottery or contributing to the fundraisers that are being organised by Shaun Reynolds and Scott Holmes. Every contribution, no matter how big or small, takes us one step closer to reaching our goal.

 

Together, we can make this vision a reality! Thank you for your continued support of Stafford Rangers FC. Let’s keep the momentum going and finish what we’ve started!

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Help Needed

Help Needed

Jul 16, 2025 | Club News

Our Turf Needs some Help

With a great deal of hard work and investment on the pitch in the close season we are starting to see the basis of an excellent playing surface despite the harsh hot weather conditions that we have had to deal with.

One of the challenges as the competition gets into its stride in August is we want to keep it that way and make sure our pitch is constantly cared for, and we do everything we can to maintain a surface that gives the ability to play great football. Whilst a full ongoing care and maintenance package has been agreed there are lots of other things we can do.

Our Head Groundsman Dennis Ecclestone is asking for four volunteers to replace divots at both half time and full time from the beginning of the season to make sure we do all we can to keep it in tip top condition. Replacing divots helps keep the surface level and maintain an even ball roll and prevents weed grasses and weeds establishing themselves.

If you have the desire to help, please text your name and details to Den first please on 07743 526804 and he will contact you.

You will make a difference, and we will in return have a free pint waiting for you in the club after the game.

So, what are you waiting for put your best foot forward and give send Dennis a message.

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Match-Day Hospitality

Match-Day Hospitality

Jul 15, 2025 | Club News, Hospitality

Experience our Hospitality

With the new season just weeks away we want to get some traction to ensure we get our hospitality packages sold out in advance, attracting both old and new customers to the Stan Robinson Stadium.

Whilst the fixtures are not yet released, we would like to establish a list of interested parties who want to experience both the club and the hospitality on match days first hand.

To whet your appetite of why you should experience our match day hospitality please view the short, attached video. Our own Alex Wickett organised for a friend, Freddie Cooke- Hassall to put a short film together that epitomises why non-league football is a must, and we think that it gives a real reason to get involved.

Freddie is a 21 year old studying Filmmaking at the Met Film School in Birmingham and we thank him hugely for the time it took to put this together He obviously has a great future ahead of him and we believe this film really captures the excitement of a night game against Bootle.

If you want to consider buying a hospitality package from us, then please contact Roy Sales in the first instance on 07921 943112 and he will be able to run through the different packages we have available or tailor one to your needs and requirements.

Match Day Hospitality is hugely important to Stafford Rangers, and we believe you will enjoy the day, be excited by the football club and you can once more be part of making a difference and having a fantastic day at the same time.

You may immediately want to book another!

What have you got to lose? Give Roy a call now and experience what the Rangers family has to offer.

Finally, thanks again to Alex and Freddie for putting this together and we hope there will be some exciting times ahead that we can all enjoy and film!

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