Tre Pemberton stays and Josh Endall returns
Following a seven day approach from Macclesfield, Tre Pemberton has declined their offer and pledged his immediate future to SRFC.
We can also confirm that Josh Endall has re-signed for the club. He will be eligible for selection for Tuesday against Mickleover FC.
Thank-you Tre and welcome back Josh.
Cancel all those plans!
Whatever you had planned for Saturday put them on ice and come down to one of the biggest games of the Season as Stafford Rangers take on South Shields at Marston Road on Saturday the 5th March KO 3pm.
This was postponed from its original date of the 27th November 2021 and after the unbeaten run of 11 games is now a must win game to ensure we maintain traction in our target of the play offs.
South Shields currently sit at the top of the NPL Premier Division and remain the side to beat on 63 points. Rangers currently sit in 9th position with 48 points but have upset top teams all season. The visit to Marston Road for our opposition will not be an easy one with the strength of squad we currently enjoy and the passion and resilience our team is showing. Rangers also currently sit 3rd in the Form Guide behind Mickleover and Buxton. We look forward to welcoming the players, management and directors from South Shields and providing a very warm welcome.
If you bought a ticket on line through our box office for the 27th November game (and have not requested a refund) your ticket will of course be valid for this game. You can buy a ticket for this game through our box office match tickets. You will of course be able to pay on the gates but buying a ticket on line will enable fast access into the ground.
We expect a large crowd and encourage fans to get to the ground early and the gates will be open from 12 noon. Hedges Catering will be selling food in the ground as usual from 12.15. The social club will only be accessible once you have entered the ground and the Jon Downing suite and members bar will be open. The fans bar will also be open from 1.30pm.
Stafford Rangers is ‘more than just a football club’ and just before the game we will be having one minute’s applause in support of the people in Ukraine.
Also for this game we will not be selling 50/50 tickets. Instead we will be collecting donations and all proceeds will be donated to The Disasters Emergency Relief Charity for the Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal; the DEC charities provide food, water, shelter and healthcare to refugees and displaced families and we know that this is something that everyone wants to do at this current time, to demonstrate our support. Every £ raised will be matched by HMG.
On Saturday we will be welcoming the following to our Chairman’s suite;-
Match Sponsor- Michael Lee & guests.
Ball Sponsors- Jeff Eaton & guests (Brocton Vets)
Sponsors – Tim Haywood (Traction Equipment) & Liam Barnett and Jason Roberts from Harlequin Teamwear
This should be a game with a great passionate atmosphere as we try and drive forward and we want to make some noise to ensure all our squad can clearly hear the support they have. How far can we go? Whilst nothing is certain we have a hunger for it and a squad that has depth, strength and the potential to go all the way.
We look forward to seeing you all on Saturday for what should be a great game.
The support we have so far this season has been fantastic and we thank you all for standing by us as we all unite in standing by Ukraine.
STAFFORD RANGERS FC
The 3rd March is a special day for our ‘Boost The Boro Lottery’
The lottery committee are pleased to announce that a massive £42,750 will have been paid out in prize money since the first draw in August 2016.
The 2nd drawn number on 3rd March, will be our 200th prize winner and the winner would normally receive £100. However, the committee have decided to celebrate reaching this landmark by doubling the winnings to £200.
A big thank-you to all our loyal members, please see if you can encourage friends to join. The club also operate 2 agent schemes, which offer 30% for individuals and 50% for partners such as sports clubs, resident associations and charitable organisations.
Finally, let us all continue to ‘Boost The Boro’ and good luck in future draws.
Jon Moran leaves Marston Road
It has been confirmed that the injury to Jon Moran is season long and possibly beyond, so we have therefore mutually agreed to terminate Jon’s contract with SRFC.
Jon has been immense for us over the past three years or so, but has suffered this season with a succession of injuries and illness. This has severely limited his time on the pitch. He will be greatly missed, but Jon needs a fresh challenge, when he is back to full fitness.
He will always be welcome at Marston Rod and goes with our best wishes for a full recovery and return to the game.
All the best Jon.
Mateusz Hewelt signs on loan from Tranmere Rovers
We can confirm the loan signing of 25 year old, 6’3” goalkeeper Mateusz Hewelt on loan from Tranmere Rovers for the remainder of this season.
Having started his career with Everton, Mateusz has spent time on loan at Bamber Bridge this season and most recently on the bench for the first team at Tranmere.
Welcome to the Boro Mat !
New Dates for fans diary
The away game against Witton Albion that was cancelled on the 19th February, has now been rescheduled and will take place on Tuesday 22nd March KO 7.45pm.
Also, our home Staffordshire Senior Cup Semi-Final match against Stoke City, has now been scheduled for Tuesday 29th March KO 7.45pm.
Prices for the Cup game are £5 adults, £3 concessions and £1 under 16’s.
See you all there.
