Stafford Rangers Educational Academy

Stafford Rangers Educational Academy

Aug 25, 2022 | Academy, Club News

Limited academy places available for September 2022 start

Good luck to all of our new 1st year scholars with their GCSE results today. SCL

To mark GCSE’s results day and A-level results day last week everybody at SCL Education and Stafford Rangers FC would like to thank and congratulate all their learners on the Educational Academy programme. It has been great to see all second years leaving for their desired destinations and we want to wish them the best of luck in the future.

To anyone who is interested in joining this continued success, you can apply now to begin the application process as spaces are now limited.

Course Details

NCFE Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport & Physical Activity

The Extended Diploma is a two-year programme for learners who want to progress to higher education before entering employment. All of the content is sport related and is the equivalent of three separate A-Levels. It can also support learners who want to progress directly in the Sport industry and/or Higher Apprenticeships in the Sport & Physical Activity sector. There are three pathway options available on the programme and up to 168 UCAS points are available.

  • Four GCSE’s at Grade 4 or above are required
  • Assessed via set projects with no exams
  • Mixture of practical and theory sessions

For more information you can contact Roy Sales on 07921 943112 or Andy Turner via Email.


 

Match-Day Hospitality

Match-Day Hospitality

Aug 12, 2022 | Club News, Hospitality, Sponsorship

Match-Day Hospitality & Sponsorship Available Now

 

Stafford Rangers announce their new match day hospitality packages available to all for the forthcoming 2022/23 Season.

What could be better than a chance of enjoying our revamped match hospitality before watching your favourite team on the hallowed turf of Marston Road? Hospitality packages are a vital part of the clubs income stream and we are hoping to maximise the Chairman’s Suite on all home games with your support.

You can now chose to buy a hospitality package for any of the forthcoming 21 home games subject to availability at a price of £40.00 per person with hot food or £35.00 for a cold buffet.

To avoid disappointment please call Ken on 07973 737645 or Roy on 07921 943112 now to make your booking.

Match Day hospitality enhances your match day experience with a choice of hot food priced at £40 per person or cold buffet £35. You can also add Match sponsorship for an additional £100 or add Match Ball Sponsorship to your package for an extra £30. Hot food and the Buffet option will be served prior to the game at 1.30 pm.The buffet option can be served at half time upon request.

The options are now available this season to individuals and couples as well as large and small groups and all will be enjoyed in our sponsors lounge in the Chairman’s Suite and everyone will benefit from reserved seats in the main stand. Everyone buying hospitality will be able to listen to Matt Hill (or a member of the management team) who will be in the Chairman’s Suite before the match to give you an insight into the game as excitement builds.

Stafford Rangers Match day Experience consists of hot or cold pre match food served in our Hospitality Suite with access to this lounge pre match, at half time, when tea and coffee is available, and after the game.

The pre match hot meal will consist of a two courses and menus will be available at the time of booking. A pay bar is available at all times, and bar tabs can be arranged in advance.

Match day programmes and team sheets will be on your reserved table.

MATCH SPONSORSHIP

Match Sponsorship is available to anyone who has purchased hospitality for an additional £100 and will entitle the Individual or group to choose the Stafford Rangers ‘Man of the Match’ and present the award to that player. Photographs will be taken and these will be forwarded to the group leader by email.

The Match Sponsors table will also receive two bottles of wine with their meal.

The Match Sponsors will be mentioned in the match day programme and on the public address system as well as in our pre match social media and website coverage. Their choice of ‘Man of the Match’ will also be announced to the crowd.

BALL SPONSORSHIP

Ball sponsorship is limited to one per match is available at a cost of £30.

This can be as an addition to the Match day Experience package or as a stand-alone sponsorship. If taken as a stand-alone sponsorship, it is open to anyone wishing to receive a signed bespoke Stafford Rangers football.

A stand-alone sponsorship does not give access to ground entrance, stand seating or access to the Sponsors Lounge.

Match day hospitality is a great way to make to optimise your day at the Rangers and Ken and Roy look forward to hearing from you and making your reservations now.

Up the Boro and we look forward to welcoming you and enjoying an exciting and successful season.

Thanks for your support.

 

Signings Galore for Boro

Signings Galore for Boro

Aug 11, 2022 | Club News

6 is the Magic Number for Boro

Ntumba Massanka

The management team are delighted to announce the LOAN signing of striker NTUMBA MASSANKA from South Shields FC. The 25 year old, 6’3” striker, whilst London born can boast both Manchester Clubs and Burnley as nurturing his football education. Ntumba has EFL and National League experience at clubs such as Chorley, Dover, Wrexham and York City and spent the latter part of last season on loan at Boston United.

His desire to play for the BORO has enabled us to beat off competition from three National League Clubs and a couple at our level. Ntumba will be eligible to play in all competitions, but not games against his parent club. We would sincerely like to thank South Shields for making this deal happen. Ntumba will be eligible for selection this Saturday subject to FA and NPL approval.

Welcome to the Boro Ntumba.

 

Adam Livngstone

We can also announce the signing of 24 year old defender/midfielder ADAM LIVINGSTONE from Clyde FC. Adam has Scottish Premiership experience with Motherwell FC and has turned out for both East Fife and Greenock Morton on loan. Recently relocated to the Midlands, Adam has impressed in training and subject to receipt of International Clearance, will come straight into the squad this Saturday.

Welcome to the Boro Adam.

 

Chris Clements

Also signing is 32 year old midfielder CHRIS CLEMENTS. His career began at Crewe with ironically a loan move to the BORO. He came to prominence at neighbours Hednesford before moving into the football league with Mansfield, Grimsby, Forest Green and Cheltenham. Most recently at Swindon and Nuneaton, Chris will bring a wealth of experience to the team and is a major coup having beaten off interest from National league clubs.

Welcome (back) to the Boro Chris.

 

 

Alex Kiwomya

Yet another signing is that of 26 year old striker ALEX KIWOMYA, most recently at Macclesfield FC. Alex started his career at Chelsea with loan moves to Barnsley, Fleetwood and Crewe. Alex moved on to Doncaster Rovers and Chesterfield and boasts Chorley and Kings Lynn at National League level. Another signing who will bring higher level experience to the dressing room.

Welcome to the Boro Alex.

 

 

 

Nathan Caine

We can also confirm the signing of 19 year old, hot prospect striker NATHAN CAINE, from Mansfield Town. Nathan has featured in several pre-season friendlies and greatly impressed the management team. Whilst at Mansfield Nathan had loan experience at Nuneaton, Ilkeston and Sutton Coldfield and he is determined to take every opportunity at the BORO.

Welcome to the Boro Nathan.

 

 

Aidan Jeynes

And finally, we can confirm the signing of 21 year old goalkeeper AIDAN JEYNES. Another highly rated prospect, Aidan will provide cover for Cameron Belford. Who better to learn from.

Welcome to the Boro Aidan.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hope that whets the appetite for Saturday and congratulations to all the backroom team that have worked tirelessly to make these signings happen.

UP THE BORO

All of these players are now available for sponsorship. We have two available sponsorship packages for each player along with the Manager and Assistant Manager.

Both player and management packages are £150 inclusive of VAT.

  • You will get your name or business mentioned on the Web-Site and in the Match-Day Programme.
  • You will receive a selected replica shirt (Home or Away) signed by the entire squad OR a Casual Shirt.
  • 1 Ticket to the ‘End of Season Awards Dinner’.

Our back room staff packages, are £75 inclusive of VAT. No extras included.

Please contact our commercial team now, by emailing commercial@staffordrangersfc.co.uk or by ringing Roy Sales on 07921 943112 if you wish to sponsor any of these players, or any of our Management or back room staff. But hurry hurry, as we only have two slots available for each !

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SRFC Radio Launches

SRFC Radio Launches

Jul 29, 2022 | Club News

Historic day for the club

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Stafford Rangers Football Club launches our new match-day commentary service this Saturday at Marston road, against our neighbours Hednesford Town.

Anyone can listen to ‘Stafford Rangers Radio’ on Mixlr. You don’t need to have an account for this, but we recommend signing up for an account to get a fuller experience of what the channel has to offer.

You’ll be able to join the chat on Mixlr livepages to interact with our broadcasters and other listeners, and you can also follow the channel to get notified about new and upcoming events.

You can join Mixlr for free by signing up with an email address and choosing your username and password.

You can also join and listen in via the Mixlr App, downloadable on Android and iOS.

Create your account now and search for ‘StaffordRangersRadio’ so you can follow us, ready for the next match.

The Hednesford Town event can be accessed now and will go live at 2.40pm on Saturday 30th July. Please support this venture if you cannot attend in person.

Stafford Rangers Football Club.

Ryanjay Malbon Signs for the Boro

Ryanjay Malbon Signs for the Boro

Jul 24, 2022 | Club News

Malbon added to the squad

Ryanjay Malbon

We are delighted to announce the signing of 18 year old forward, Ryanjay Malbon from Stoke City. Ryanjay is no stranger to the club having played for us on loan last season, until sadly he broke his foot in the away draw at Basford United.

Ryanjay has featured in several pre-season games and has impressed the management team sufficiently to earn a deal for the forthcoming season.

Welcome (back) to the Boro Ryanjay.

 

Ryanjay is now available for sponsorship. We have two available sponsorship packages for each player along with the Manager and Assistant Manager.

Both player and management packages are £150 inclusive of VAT.

  • You will get your name or business mentioned on the Web-Site and in the Match-Day Programme.
  • You will receive a selected replica shirt (Home or Away) signed by the entire squad OR a Casual Shirt.
  • 1 Ticket to the ‘End of Season Awards Dinner’.

Our back room staff packages, are £75 inclusive of VAT. No extras included.

Please contact our commercial team now, by emailing commercial@staffordrangersfc.co.uk or by ringing Roy Sales on 07921 943112 if you wish to sponsor Ryanjay, or any of our Management or back room staff. But hurry hurry, as we only have two slots available for each !

Stuart Chapman RIP

Stuart Chapman RIP

Jul 19, 2022 | Club News

We lose a real legend

Stuart Chapman

It is with great sadness that we have learned of the death of one of Stafford Rangers’ greatest players.

“Shack” as he was affectionately known, joined Rangers in time for the start of the 1970/71 season and became a pivotal player in the club’s success over the next decade.

An industrious midfielder who took no prisoners, Shack was the first signing made by his namesake manager Roy Chapman and soon became a permanent feature in the starting line up and popular with the Stafford fans.

He made his debut on 15 August 1970 in a 3-1 win at Morecambe. The full team that day was: Quigley, G Chadwick, Morgan, R Chapman, Windsor, Machin, Mottershead, SHACK, Williams, Bailey, Latham. Rangers ended the season as runners-up in the Northern Premier League.

The following season was the historic treble season that saw Rangers win the Northern Premier League, the Staffs Senior Cup and the FA Trophy. That April afternoon in 1972 was the first of three Wembley appearances for Chapman (1972, 1976 & 1979) – a record he shared with midfield team -mate Jim Sargeant.

Besides helping Rangers to those three FA Trophy finals and the NPL title in 1972, Shack was also involved in the record breaking FA Cup run that saw Rangers reach the 4th Round proper before going down 2-1 to Peterborough United in front of 31,160 at Stoke City’s Victoria Ground. On the way Rangers defeated Stockport County, Halifax Town and Rotherham United – Shack scoring the first goal in a 2-0 win in the Rotherham replay.

Shack came to the attention of Roy Chapman at the age of just 15 while playing for Port Vale against Lincoln City in May 1967.

He had arrived from the Northumberland town of Lynemouth after being scouted by the legendary Stanley Matthews as part of the youth policy installed at Vale Park by Matthews and Jackie Mudie. He made two more first team appearances in 1967/8 but his Vale career suffered after Gordon Lee was appointed manager in 1968 and he made only eight appearances in the following two years.

With perfect timing, Roy Chapman arrived at Marston Road in 1970 and remembered the meeting three years earlier and Shack was persuaded to join the club

In 1978, Stuart was awarded a testimonial. A strong West Bromwich Albion side – including Laurie Cunningham among six first teamers – came to Marston Road and were held to a 2-2 draw.

In 1984, he was awarded a rare second testimonial as a reward for his commitment and loyalty. This time it was Wolverhampton Wanderers who were the visitors. A near full strength Wolves won 2-0 in front of 1,288.

Ron Reid was manager of Rangers at the time and in the Testimonial programme Reid wrote “ As an opponent, he was always known to be a keen competitor, a hard tackling strong midfielder. All in all, he was a winner.”

During his time at Stafford, Shack tended to wear either the number 4 or 8 shirts but, despite not being the tallest of players, Shack was also known to wear the goalkeeper’s jersey in times of emergency. Reid recalled in his tribute a match between Rangers and Worksop “Stafford were leading 2-1 when Jim Arnold was injured in a collision with Bert Bowery. Jim had to go off only to be replaced by our hero. When Shack went in goal, he made the goals look even bigger, particularly when Big Bert blasted one from thirty yards which went in just above Shack’s head straight through his hands.”

A further testimonial match at the end of the 1983/84 season brought together many of the FA Trophy winning players from 1972 & 1979.

But that was to be a farewell for Shack. He failed to agree terms with Reid for the new season and, after more than 650 appearances and 60 goals for Stafford Rangers, he opted for a contract at fellow NPL side Macclesfield Town.

Rangers and Macclesfield went on to become rivals in a keenly fought battle for the league title. Skippering the side, it didn’t take Shack long to show that he still had something to offer as he scored the opener when the two clubs met at Moss Rose in August 1984. Another Rangers favourite – Steve Burr – scored the winner as the Silkmen won 2-1.

Shack skippers his new club to a double over the Rangers when Macclesfield also won the return in April 1985 and Rangers’ lead at the top was cut to one point.

Chapman was unable to add to the one NPL winners medal that he picked up in 1972 as Rangers held on for the title.

At the end of the season, Chapman moved on to become a player-coach at Rocester and helped to guide them to the Staffs FA Vase in 1986 and again in 1987 as well as back to back Staffs Senior League titles.

Shack’s qualities on the field resulted in him being a part of the first ever semi-professional England football team although, sadly, he never got to kick a ball for the national side. He was also honoured with being a member of the NPL representative side.

Long after his playing days were over, Shack became a frequent visitor to Marston Road, along with good friend and former team-mate, Roger Jones. Off the pitch, Shack continued to entertain just as he had done so often on the pitch.

Shack – you are and always will be a Rangers legend. Thanks for the memories.