Squad Update: end of season retained list
May 14, 2026

Players staying and going

Stafford Rangers FC can today confirm the retained list ahead of the 2026/2027 season

Manager Graham Deakin begins his preparations for the 2026/2027 campaign. The club would like to place on record its thanks to all departing players for their efforts and contributions, and wishes each of them well in the next chapter of their careers.

Released

The following players have been released and are free to find new clubs:

  • Jimmy O’Neill
  • John Atherton
  • Dylan Scott
  • Kaiman Anderson
  • Max Barlow
  • Che Ranger
  • Devarn Green
  • Jadel Musanhu
  • Ben Woods
  • James McQuilkin
  • Joe Thomas
  • Kingsley Gyamfi
  • Cole Griffin
  • Ben O’Hanlon
  • Callum Wilson

Loan Players — Returning to Parent Clubs

The loan spells of the following players have now concluded and they return to their respective parent clubs:

The club wishes to place on record its sincere thanks to Adisa Oysayunde and Marsel Tola, both of whom conducted themselves with the utmost professionalism and commitment throughout their loan spells at Stafford Rangers. We are grateful to Derby County FC for facilitating those arrangements and hope to maintain that positive relationship going forward. We also extend our thanks to Regan Riley for his contribution during his time at the club and wish him well on his return to Bury FC.

Offered New Terms

The following players have been offered new terms for the 2026/2027 season:

  • Jack Birch
  • Scott Moloney
  • Matt Hearsey

Agreed New Terms

The following players have agreed terms for the 2026/2027 season:

  • Andy Burns
  • Ash Fallon
  • Harry Flowers
  • Joe Thompson

Invited to Pre-Season

The following players have been invited to return for pre-season training, with a view to earning terms for the 2026/2027 campaign:

  • Dan Cockerline
  • Max Chimenes
  • Zach Noble

Manager’s Comments

 We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the players who are leaving Stafford Rangers FC. They leave with our heartfelt thanks and best wishes for the future. Once a Ranger, always a Ranger.”

Graham Deakin — Manager, Stafford Rangers FC

Graham Deakin

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