Devarn Green joins from Warrington Town
Deakz has moved to bolster the attacking options with the signing of 29 year-old forward Devarn Green from Warrington Town FC.
Devarn has played in EFL 2 with Scunthorpe United and has extensive National League experience with Tranmere, Southport, Telford and Oldham Athletic.
Birmingham based Devarn now teams up with the BORO and is eligible to play tomorrow evening.
Welcome Devarn
Luke Edwards and Marsel Tola news
With Ben O’Hanlon sidelined, following the injury sustained at Runcorn last Saturday, we can confirm that left-back Luke Edwards has been signed on work experience from Shrewsbury Town FC.
He joins team mate Leon Hughes, signed last weekend and we would like to thank Shrewsbury Town for their support.
Additionally, we can confirm that we have agreed with Derby County FC to extend the loan of Marsel Tola until the end of the season.
However, Marsel is not available for selection tomorrow due to a slight injury picked up in training.
Appreciation day to our fantastic emergency services and key workers
We are proud to promote that our next home fixture against Mossley AFC, is designated as an appreciation day to our fantastic emergency services and key workers.
We recognise and thank those tirelessly working in the Police Force, the NHS, Fire and Rescue, Armed Forces, and Social Care sectors for their service.
To give back and show our appreciation as a community club, entry is reduced to the concession rate of £8 for anyone presenting a valid Blue Light Card at the turnstiles for this game.
The Blue Light Card membership includes individuals working or volunteering in the emergency services, such as the Police, the Prison Service, Fire and Rescue, the NHS, Ambulance, and healthcare services, including the social care sector, and more.
Previous involvement in our local area shows that this encompasses a broad cross-section of front-line and public service workers within our community, who deserve recognition. In Stafford and the surrounding villages alone, there are approximately 2,500 individuals, including our Armed Forces personnel based at MOD Beaconside, plus the Police HQ, nearby ambulance deployment centre, as well as local fire and rescue bases, and many social care teams like Crispin Court and Katherine House.
This initiative is the Club’s way of recognising the vital contribution they make to our community.
Stafford Rangers is proud to be at the heart of its local community, and this offer is part of our ongoing commitment to making non-league football accessible to everyone.
We encourage supporters to please share the news with all of those you know, to get the word out there so that our brilliant local heroes know about this special concessionary offer. If you know someone eligible, invite them to join you for a drink in the clubhouse and enjoy the match at Marston Road.
Stafford Rangers
More than just a football club
Dan Cockerline and Leon Hughes
Following consultation it has been confirmed that Dan Cockerline will need a shoulder operation, and to prevent further damage, Dan will almost certainly be sidelined for the remainder of the season.
Dan is devastated but by his own admission has struggled in recent games.
On a more positive front Dan will remain as a key member of Deakz’s back room staff.
Additionally we can announce that midfielder Leon Hughes has signed on work experience forms from Shrewsbury Town and comes straight into the squad against Runcorn.
Staffs Senior Cup and Walsall Senior Cup Fixture Announcement
The Boro’ are currently still competing in both Staffordshire and Walsall Senior Cups – here are details for the upcoming fixtures in both competitions respectively:
We are at home to Wolverhampton Casuals from the North West Counties League, Division one south
We are away to Sporting Khalsa, which will make our fourth encounter this season
Hat-trick of special events
Stafford Rangers FC is delighted to announce a hat-trick of special events for this Saturday’s match against Sporting Khalsa at the Stan Robinson Stadium, kick off 3:00pm.
These events are designed to make the day even more memorable, and of course we’re hoping the players secure all three points to complete the perfect day.
Gates open: 1:00pm
Live Music: 1:30–2:30pm
Live music from The VIZ in the Jon Downing Room.
The VIZ are a four piece Indie Rock band from Stafford, that have sold out numerous shows, so we are delighted to finally welcome them to the Stan Robinson Stadium.
Please come early, grab a drink and warm up your vocal chords. To find out more about The VIZ and to listen to their music, follow the links below
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0pjvWHVeCameayNk7fTaHs?si=0kvGH9a8Qg6bRn27yLF9pQ
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thevizband?igsh=MWM0Mmw2aTF2MG1xcA==
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/17pLiHpQUC/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Immediately after the band
Jay Perkins will have his head shaved in the Jon Downing Room, fulfilling his promise after the Rangers Runners raised over £3,000 for Katherine House Hospice and the Club with your fantastic support.
A bucket collection will also take place during the game to raise funds for Katherine House Hospice and the Club.
Joining us on the day will be Phil Robinson and the players from the Club’s Conference era who played for him.
The confirmed guests include:-
The Club would like to extend its heartfelt thanks to former and current players, and to our supporters, for raising the funds to bring Neil Grayson to Saturday’s match.
The day wouldn’t have been complete without him — covering his travel expenses was a generous and compassionate gesture.
We hope to show our appreciation by delivering a fantastic day for everyone and, of course, by securing the three points.
Up the Boro
