David Smith joins the Board

David Smith has recently been welcomed on to the board as an Associate Director.

His wealth of experience in local sport, sports governance, and club development as a successful Board Chair both at Staffordshire Cricket and Milford Hall Cricket Club over the past two decades is highly respected both locally and nationally. His knowledge and experience will enable him to help advise and drive Stafford Rangers forward.

David has played a major part in the rise of Milford Hall CC, having taken the club from a South Staffordshire League one side to a regular Premier League title winning club. In 2023 he had the pleasure in seeing 20 plus years of work as Chair reach the ultimate prize. Milford Hall lifted the most prestigious Trophy at Lords winning The National Village Cup at the home of Cricket with a squad based on home grown talent. The club was extremely well supported on their journey to the final and David and the club have every ambition to repeat that success in the near future.

He has a strong belief in utilising local talent and developing structures that can drive players and the club forward whilst being an integral part of the community. Success at Milford Hall has seen huge growth on and off the field of play.

When David took over at Milford, the club operated with just 7 junior and senior teams and that more than doubled including a thriving women’s section with the main team playing in the Midlands Premier League. The ground and facilities have seen vast improvements, and the membership has quadrupled, with the drive to have a welcoming atmosphere. The club has healthy support of valued volunteers who work tirelessly sharing his vision for success.

As Chair of Staffordshire Cricket, David has rationalised the business by bringing together a very talented set of board members. In partnership the team has seen great expansion and success, and they are nationally recognised as a high performing board with excellent governance and a highly successful organisation.

David has great skills working within the community and building partnerships which has made both Milford and Staffordshire Cricket very successful. He is keen to see Stafford Rangers develop and move forward with a clear vision to ensure they prosper once again.

He said one of his main reasons for getting involved is his interest in developing local sport and knowing so many Rangers fans and their commitment to support the club and their desire for success.

Many of the challenges he has faced over the years reflect those that face the football club, and we believe that his experience will prove a huge asset to the Board and Stafford Rangers.

Welcome to the Boro David.