3rd October 2020
Stafford Rangers confirm the signings of central defender Liam Langford and striker Ryan Nesbitt.
Liam missed the majority of last season through injury but was last with Llandudno FC, whilst Ryan joins us from Solihull Moors FC.
We wish both players the best for the current season and wish them a very warm welcome as Rangers continue to strengthen their squad.
Saturday 3rd October
EMIRATES FA CUP KO 3:00pm
Stafford fans will access the ground through gate 4 where your very own Director of Football Andy Fearn, will be scanning your tickets.
Please note that the latest FA Cup protocol now requires Buxton to screen all match attendees. They will have additional stewards available to run through a Covid-19 symptom questionnaire and self-declaration to confirm that attendees have not been in contact with anyone who has tested positive for, or displayed symptoms of Covid-19.
As we were offered 200 tickets originally we have now returned 130 tickets back to Buxton who will place them on general sale. Stafford fans can pay on the gate but obviously there is a chance you might not get in. Buxton have a 600 capacity for this game and an average gate of 400.
Ticket Prices ADULT £10.00, Concessions £6.00 – no other concessions apply.
In the ever changing world of Covid-19 instructions the ability to purchase tickets on line through our partner Kaizen will provide great benefit and clarity to club and fans alike. Feedback from fans has so far been excellent and it appears the system delivers both simplicity and functionality. Thank you for your support and enjoy the match.
Tickets for the game against Hyde on the 10th October will go on sale from midday on Sunday 4th October.
Buxton FC have now confirmed we have been allocated a total of 200 tickets for fans wishing to travel to Buxton to see the next round of the FA Cup.
Stafford Rangers have now partnered with Kaizen to provide us with the ability to sell tickets on Line. These tickets will go on sale for purchase at 5:00pm Tuesday 29th September on a first come first served basis and sale of tickets will stop at 4:00pm Friday 2nd October.
We will advise Buxton of any tickets remaining unsold on Friday 2nd October at 5.0pm and all unsold tickets at that time will be passed back to Buxton FC to sell on the gate, on the day, but you need to recognise that they will go on general sale not just for Rangers fans, so we can’t guarantee that you will get into the ground.
Buxton have a 600 capacity for this game and an average gate of 400.
We would ask as many fans as possible to print off a ticket but will also have the ability to scan tickets held on your mobiles at the gate, if you haven’t been able to do so. As you are all aware this is the first time we have facilitated the sale of tickets on line. Ideally this would have been happening at our first home game rather than an away fixture. Buxton don’t operate any on line ticketing so ask for your patience if there is any learning curve needed.
Ticket Prices ADULT £10.00, Concessions £6.00 – no other concessions apply.
To buy tickets now please click here and fill in all the necessary details before you pay for them and then print them off.
Tickets for the next home game against Hyde (10th October) will go on sale on Sunday 4th October.
Buxton have advised us that access to the stadium will be from 1:00 pm and Stafford fans are to use gate number 4.
Since lockdown I have been overwhelmed with the amounts raised by both shareholder and fan alike to keep the club afloat. It has simply been an outstanding effort. We cannot rest on our laurels. With restricted gate numbers and reduced revenue as a result and the lack of social club income, we must maximise every opportunity to raise revenue.
I am so grateful to our existing sponsors for renewing their deals. Without them we would be unable to provide Jody with a competitive playing budget. We also welcome Harlequin Teamwear Ltd and Dolphin Lifts Midlands Ltd as major new sponsors. As you will be aware Liam and Jason from Harlequin have provided all our new first team home and away strips. They look fabulous and it is so pleasing to see so many fans wearing the shirts already. Thank you to Stan Robinson, ACT Fasteners, Abbey Polymers and Stafford Hyundai for continuing with their shirt and shorts advertising. In addition, we have brand new training kit and wet tops, provided, and sponsored by Harlequin. Finally, our new tracksuits will be sponsored by Dolphin Lifts Midlands Ltd and we would like to thank Lee and Norman Farrington for their support and look forward to a long and mutually rewarding partnership with them.
In my new role it is my intention to bring all the footballing factions together under one umbrella. I am delighted to confirm that both the U21s and U18s development sides will play in the new strips and attend home and away games in our club tracksuits. It is the ultimate intention to have all junior teams representing our fantastic club, all kitted out in our strip and tracksuits by the start of the following season.
Finally, with pre-season concluded I can sense the level of expectation around the club. The brand of football played, against some quality opposition, and player recruitment bodes well for the season ahead.
Let’s give Jody and his team the level of support I associate with Stafford Rangers
Up the Boro
Andy
We would like to thank all Season Ticket Holders who took time to confirm their attendance for the first home game of the season.
We can confirm that we have a total of 250 confirmations made up of season tickets, junior members and Ashton fans. We therefore anticipate that we will have a maximum of 350 tickets available for purchase on the gates for SRFC fans. Once again season ticket holders can help us by arriving at the ground, if possible, by 2.15pm to further assist us in controlling numbers. Season Ticket holders will access through Gate A and will not need to provide any further information as we hold records for everyone.
Gate C will be open for Concessions and Gate D for everyone else. Anyone accessing through gate C or D will be asked by a steward positioned in front of the gate for their name and contact numbers, before proceeding through the gate. We would ask everyone to allow a little extra time and we will facilitate this as quickly as possible.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions we have had to reduce the number of seats available for fans who wish to sit in the stand. As we can’t use every row of seats and will need to manage individual bubbles or groups to ensure social distancing, we will need to manage where people sit and ask for your patience and co-operation. This will undoubtedly mean that some people who normally wish to sit in the stand will be disappointed. Everyone sitting in the stand will need to wear a mask.
We ask all fans standing around the ground to please ensure you social distance and play your part in ensuring Marston Road is as safe as it can possibly be.
Your safety is our primary concern and we thank you for your help. It has been a difficult time for everyone but despite the challenges we look forward to a great season with enthusiasm and a passion to succeed.
Up The Boro
