The Boro Development Group require a Fans Rep

The Business Continuity Group (BCG) was formed during the first period of lockdown with the intention of raising funds and helping the directors navigate the impact of Covid-19 and ensure the clubs survival.

It achieved its initial objectives, raised over £160,000 and during the latter part of 2021 was formally accepted into the governance of the football club, to act as the club’s ‘engine room’ with the new title of the Boro Development Group (BDG).

Its main objectives are to devise projects and programmes in consultation with the business in the short term and work with the directors to establish and deliver a medium/long term business plan.

We want to ensure that Stafford Rangers succeeds in its objective to be the best non-league football club on and off the pitch!

Currently the BDG is trying to increase Commercial awareness and activity, look at Ground Improvements to meet grading standards, improve spectator experience, and deliver an effective Media and Publicity strategy through the website and social media. It is eager to take on new ideas and find a way to deliver them with the agreement of the board.

Whilst we have lost some members of the original team due to people leaving or taking on other responsibilities we thank them for the part they all played. The current BDG is made up of fans & 3 directors all of whom have a passion for the club.

The BDG is chaired by David Montgomery working alongside Darren Allport, Josh Reynolds, Liam Barnett, Mark Alcock, and Ben Alcock. Directors John Macmillan, Andy Fearn and Oz Rowley complete the team.

The second meeting since its formal acceptance by the board took place in January. One of the subjects on the agenda that night was that of a Fans Representative which has been discussed on many occasions and was something we were eager to move forward.

We now seek nominations for a Fans Rep from individuals eager to take on this role to ensure that fans and supporters know that they have a voice at the table. We envisage that the Fans Rep will present on a regular basis to the BDG any ideas and views fans have about how we could improve aspects of the football club. The BDG will do its utmost to ensure that opinions and suggestions get the platform necessary and anything agreed will then be taken to the boardroom for sign off by the directors so that we can keep moving forward together.

If you feel you have the necessary passion and patience to want to be part of the solution, please send your application by e mail to david.montgomery@ggcltd.com. Please ensure you provide all your contact details, address, DOB and more importantly why you want to be the Stafford Rangers Fans Rep?

We would like to have nominations from at least 3 people and we will then run a public social media vote for fans to confirm their preference, before a Fans Rep is formally appointed. The position will last for 12 months before the process is repeated again.

All nominations from people interested in this role must be received by David no later than close of business Friday 25th February. The successful fan will need to sign a Code of Conduct document which is signed by all BDG members as well as all Directors at the football Club.

This is an opportunity to make a real difference and ensure fellow supporters have confidence in knowing that their voices are always heard and will help us continue to give better feedback and communication to everyone.

If you have any queries or questions before you nominate yourself please call David direct on 07774 198835.

We will ensure that you are kept informed of other things the BDG are working on to enable transparency but wanted to get this one moving quickly as it is something we all recognise will be of real benefit to the club.

Boro Development Group

Information for the game against Bamber Bridge

After the cancellation of Tuesday night’s home game against Mickleover FC, things are thankfully back to normal for tomorrow’s tough away game, against 7th place Bamber Bridge FC.

We can reassure any fans thinking of travelling with us, that the squad numbers have now increased and we are ready to compete and will be determined to build on our unbeaten run and challenge for a place in the play offs.

These are games when your support really can and does make a difference, so if you plan on going, travel safe and thank you for your support, you are the best!

If you unable to travel to Bamber Bridge, don’t forget our next home League game is against Stalybridge Celtic on the 26th February, when our journey continues.

If that seems a long way away then get down to Marston Road on Tuesday night, when we take on Walsall Wood in the Quarter Final of the Staffs Senior Cup, KO 19.45.

Come on the Boro

Match Postponed

Please note that the match vs Mickleover FC, scheduled for Tuesday 8th February, has now been postponed.

This is due to being unable to field a squad of thirteen, given long-term injuries and a COVID outbreak. A re-arranged fixture will be announced in due course.

Be a part of the solution not the problem

On Tuesday evening 25th January we played an away league game against Radcliffe and during the game a Stafford Rangers fan was ejected from the ground for abusing the opposition goalkeeper, using foul, totally unacceptable language.

SRFC have carried out a full and extensive enquiry into this disgraceful act of verbal abuse.

We wish to publicly confirm that the wrong fan was ejected and the individual concerned wrongly identified on the night.

We profusely and comprehensively apologise to our supporter and know that the entire incident has caused substantial distress, hurt and embarrassment. We are deeply sorry for this and hope that trust and respect can be rebuilt.

Someone did however make these comments and we want to make our position clear to them personally and anyone else who seeks to abuse not only others, but to discredit and dishonour our clubs name and the value of the game and our colours.

Stafford Rangers stance reflects that of all football organisations. We will not tolerate any kind of racist, sexist or homophobic language or any kind of abusive language that not only breaks the law but causes huge amounts of harm to us as a society and we seek to play our part in improving the football experience for all.

We have demonstrated through our Academy, Soccer Schools and Youth Squads that we are invested in the young new generation. We all have to accept and play a part in ensuring that our football club leads by example, making Stafford Rangers a welcoming inclusive environment where parents have confidence to bring their children to a safe and secure stadium.

We do not seek in any way shape or form to diminish passion but anyone using any of the abuse listed above will be removed from the ground and banned.

Please be a part of the solution not the problem and help us.

Thank you for your support.

Stafford Rangers Football Club

Be part of our History

With a great last minute ‘never say die’ equaliser at Gainsborough Trinity on Saturday we hit 10 games on the bounce unbeaten. Congratulations to Matt, Dale and all the squad and backroom staff for a great achievement and we have to go back a fair few years to see the same impressive statistic.

The current run of games equals the run made in 1999/2000 when we won the Doc Martens Western Division but it is still 2 short of the (post war) record :12 spread over two seasons (11 in 1983/4 and 1 in 1984/85; and 2 in 1969/70 and 10 in 1970/71).

We now finally have 2 home games in quick succession welcoming Whitby Town FC this Saturday 5th February KO 3.00 pm and Mickleover Sports on Tuesday evening 8th February KO 7.45 pm.

This team has the capacity to break records and break down defences and if we can bring home our away record it could be a very exciting few days.

Don’t miss the opportunity to share in the excitement and be part of this journey we are taking together.

You will be able to pay on the gate as usual but to get access to the ground quicker if you can go to our online box office to buy your ticket and get it scanned fast at the gate.

We now sit 9th in the league currently 7 points off the play offs, still with a lot to do but we have an appetite and a hunger for this!

Thanks for your support!

Up the Boro