Under 10s Match Reports

Sunday 28th September

Stafford Rangers Stripes 0 Berkswich F.C 0

  A combination of good defending and near misses provided a share of the spoils in this entertaining draw. Sam Evans and Tom Sabin going close for Stripes.

Stafford Rangers Stripes 2 Eccleshall Eagles 1

  After going behind in the first minute Stripes provided more proof or their never say die attitude .Alex Mackay made the scores 1 - 1 before Danny Worsdale netted the winner for a well deserved three points.

Stafford Rangers Juniors 6 Berkswich F.C 1

  Berkswich had no answer to Stafford's quick passing game , JackBrown , Jack Tomlinson got a brace each after fine midfieldplay from James Prenter and Connor Alldritt . Josh Wilson and then Joseph Shanley made it six of the best.

Stafford Rangers Juniors 10 Newcastle Town 0

  After a slow start the young boro side dominated this encounter.Ben Starkey with a first half hatrick was well supported with two good goals from Joseph Shanley. Jack Brown , James Prenter , a superbfree kick from Jack Tomlinson and two more from Starkey completed the scoring.

Sunday 21st September 2008

Stafford Rangers Juniors 4 Rochester F C 0

  The young Rangers side started the new season in style with four goals in the first half of their first game of the season. Joe Shanley shot through a crowded box to score the first, it was quickly followed by a goal from Jack Brown who netted after determined play from James Prenter. The third goal came after impressive play on the left wing by Josh Wilson and a good finish by Ben Starkey. Josh Tomlinson, making his debut fired home the fourth to complete the scoring. Credit goes to Connor Aldritt for offering to be the stand in keeper, and also keeping a clean sheet.

Stafford Rangers Stripes 4 Rocester FC 2

  The new stripes team got off to a flying start with a battling performanceagainst Rocester. The young Boro outfit twice took the lead, only to bepegged back by the never say die attitude of their opponents. Aiden Moorewith a brace, Tom Sabin with a thunderbolt drive and a poachers goal fromAlex Mackay sealed the win.

Stafford Rangers Juniors 2 Stafford Rangers Stripes 2

  A man of the match performance from new keeper Aiden Jackson in the Stripesgoal kept Juniors at bay. The game started slowly with both teams playing as they do in training. The game came alive as Josh Wilson found the netwith a superb set piece to put Juniors ahead. Further chances came forJuniors but they could not find a way past Jackson. Stripes equalised onhalf time after strong defending by Adam Pope found Tom Sabin in spacewhose saved shot was tapped in by Sam Evans. Juniors went ahead again earlyin the second half as Jack Brown scrambled a shot into the Stripe's goal.A thoroughly enjoyable game ended with a fair share of the spoils as AidenMoore was on hand to poke home the equaliser.

Stone Festival Tournament –Sunday 1st June 2008

 

  Group stage :

  Stafford Rangers u9s 0 Waterhouse Juniors u9s 0

  PSV. Stone u9s 0 Stafford Rangers u9s 1 (Ben Starkey)

  PSV f.c Stone u9s 0 Stafford Rangers u9s 1 ( Jack Brown)

  Stafford Rangers 1 Longton Panthers 0 ( Josh Wilson)

 

  Final:

PSV Stone u9s 0 Stafford Rangers u9s 1 ( Josh Wilson)

 

  Stafford Rangers under nines won their second tournament in what was a terrific all round performance even without their no:1 goal keeper Pat Ravenhall, The young boro went five games, including the final without conceding one goal. In terrific form at the back were Joseph Shanley and Will Proud ,with also fine displays from James Prenter and Conner Alldritt who were stand in goal keepers . Tom Edwards was strong in midfield , whilst Josh Wilson and Jack Brown were ever threatening down the flanks . New boy Alex Mackey impressed with his fine displays , and Ben Starkey as always was looking lively and good up front.

  Such was the fine performance by the young boro, that scouts from Manchester City and Stoke City FC were also impressed... well done boys....

Sunday 18th May

Stafford Town Tournament (Rowley Park)

  Stafford Rangers u9s won their first tournament against very strong opposition.

  Group Stage: Stafford Rangers 1 Huntington Harriers 0 (Ben Starkey)

  Hawkins Sports 0 Stafford Rangers 2 ( Joseph Shanley , Ben Starkey)

  Bradwell Bombers 0 Stafford Rangers 1 ( Ben Starkey)

  Huntington Harriers 0 Stafford Rangers 0

  Semi Final :

  Cheslyn Hay 1 Stafford Rangers 3

  A very impressive performance in the semi final saw Rangers go three nil up before half time , a brace from Tom Edwards and a goal from Ben Starkey putting the boro through to the final.

  Final:

  Bradwell Bombers 0 Stafford Rangers 1

  Celebrations in order as the young boro win their first tournament , Conner Alldritt grabbing the winning goal in the second half .

Sunday 11th May 2008

Stafford Rangers 0 Berkswich 1

 An under par Rangers saw Berkswich come away with a fine victory. Nothing should be taken away from Berkswich who went into the break with a deserved lead. In the second half Rangers did improve slightly, but once again chances were not taken meaning Berkswich held on for a fine win.

  On a positive note, the young Boro deserve considerable credit for winning the league and the shield in their first season. They not only conceded the least but also scored the most goals throughout the campaign.

Sunday 27th April 2008

Stafford Soccer School 0 Stafford Rangers 0

  Rangers were disappointed not to grab all three points after dominating large periods of this game. Some fine goalkeeping by Soccer School denying Rangers the win.

 

Rugeley Rangers 1 Stafford Rangers 1

  Stafford Rangers u9s took another step towards clinching there first ever league title. A very competitive opening between these two sides, with Rugeley aiming for possible runners up position.

  Stafford went into the lead just before the break when Conner Alldritt picked out Tom Edwards with a fine pass, who held his nerve to fire his shot into the bottom corner.

  The second half started well for Stafford but Rugeley equalized with a great run and cross followed by a powerful header giving keeper Pat Ravenhall no chance. Thus another draw resulted for the young boro on a day where plenty of chances were not taken.

  (A big thank you to Carl Ravenhall for being a stand in referee for both games)

 

Stafford Rangers U9s - 20/04/08

Topps 2000 1 Stafford Rangers 2

  Stafford had to work very hard to grind out a result in this game. Both teams struggled under very heavy pitch conditions, in the first half with neither side creating many goal scoring chances. Stafford did start the stronger in the second half and were rewarded for their hard work when a loose ball fell kindly to Jack Brown who unleashed a great strike into the top corner. Moments later Ben Starkey fired Rangers two up with a great strike. Topps did grab a late goal with only seconds remaining but Rangers held out for the win.

 Stafford Town Panthers 0 Stafford Rangers 0

  The only thing missing from a very entertaining game were goals. End to end action occurred with both sides creating enough chances to win the game. Credit to both teams for playing attractive football on a very poor pitch surface.

Shield Final – Rowley Park

Stafford Rangers 2 Rugeley Rangers 1

 Stafford Rangers under 9s produced their best performance of the season to win their first Shield Final.

  A great move saw Will Proud pick the ball up in his own half and then produce a great solo run leaving three Rugeley players in his wake, to put Stafford in front with a fine finished goal. It looked like Stafford were heading into the break with a slender lead, but a shot out of the blue saw Rugeley level the score just before the break.

  The second half was a nail biter with both teams pressing to score. The game looked like it was heading for extra time but with only a few seconds remaining Josh Wilson sealed the win with a great strike into the bottom corner.

  M.o.M ( the whole team) well done everyone . Tim and Dave

Sunday 30th March 2008

Stafford Rangers 0 Stafford Soccer School 0

 

  Another heroic display from goalkeeper Pat Ravenhall ensured Rangers came away from this game with at least a point. Credit goes to both teams for playing some entertaining football with Soccer School having more of the chances. However fine saves from Ravenhall denied them the lead .

  Rangers did have there own chances but were also prevented from scoring by some fine saves from the Soccer School keeper.

 

 Stafford Rangers 3 Berkswich 0

  A good all round performance by the young Boro sealing a fine win. Fine play saw Joseph Shanley open the scoring with a fine finish. Tom Edwards following soon after with a long range effort ( was it a cross Tom?). Ben Starkey bagged the third.

Sunday 9th March 2008

Stafford Rangers 3 v Stafford Juniors 0 (Shield semi final )

 Stafford Rangers u9s booked themselves a place in the shield final with a solid team performance with all three goals coming in the first half. Joshua Wilson got Rangers of to a perfect start when he caught on to a loose ball to put the Boro ahead with a fine finish. Jack Brown then doubled the advantage when a good through ball saw Brown calmly finishing. This was followed by Brown scoring his second just before the break .

  MoM - Pat Ravenhall

Sunday 2nd March 2008

Stafford Rangers 1 Stafford Town Panthers 0

  This was a very evenly balanced game with both teams playing some good football, the only goal came in the first half, a fierce shot from Jack Brown saw Panthers keeper make a fine stop. However the loose ball fell kindly to Tom Edwards who blast it into the roof of the net.

  MoM - Will Proud

 

Stafford Rangers 3 Topps 2000 1

Two great goals from live wire Will Proud and a thumping strike from Conner Alldritt. These ensured Rangers to come away with all three points against a well organised Topps team, who scored a late consolation goal.

  MoM - Conner Alldritt

Sunday 24th February 2008

Penkridge Juniors 0 Stafford Rangers 3

  A good all round performance saw Rangers steal all three points ,with a brace from Jack Brown with two well taken goals , and Ben Starkey grabbing the third.

  M.o.M. James Prenter.

 

 Rugeley Rangers 1 Stafford Rangers 1

  Goal keeper Pat Ravenhall was the hero for Rangers who booked themselves a place in the semi final of the shield.

  Rugeley were rampant from the start, and some strong challenges from Rugeley in the first half saw them take a one nill lead at the break.

 Stafford started well in the second half and got themselves back in the game when a well taken corner from Tom Edwards picked out Joshua Wilson to level the score. In the last minute of the game Ravenhall pulled of a tremendous save to deny Rugeley the win.

  M.o.M Pat Ravenhall.

Sunday 3rd February 2008

Stafford Rangers 8 Stafford Juniors 0

    An all round team effort against a depleted Juniors side saw goals from Tom Edwards (2),Sam Evans, James Prenter, Will Proud , Aiden Moore, Pat Ravenhall and Ben Starkey adding to their individual goal tally against their gallant opponents.

 

  Stafford Soccer School 0 Stafford Rangers 1

  A fine victory for the young Boro who dominated the first half .Good play enabled Joseph Shanley to put Rangers ahead with a fine finish. Further pressure saw Rangers earn a penalty only to see it put wide of goal. Rangers had a number of other chances to seal the game but had to settle with the one goal going in to the break. In the second half Rangers found themselves on the back foot with Soccer School now starting to pressurise, however good defensive work and goalkeeping by Ravenhall kept Soccer School at bay. They also missed a late penalty which would have earned them a draw. Rangers were relieved to hang on to take all three points after not taking their chances early on.

Sunday 27th January 2008

Berkswich 2 Stafford Rangers 3

  Rangers found themselves on the back foot in this Shield match when Berkswich took an early lead. Rangers were very sluggish and could easily have been two down within ten minutes. Josh Wilson was ever threatening and put Rangers on level terms with a great strike to level the score just before half time.

  Berkswich re- took the lead after the break with a mix up at the back. Ben Starkey then gave Rangers hope with a fine finish to level the score and the game looked like it was heading for a draw. However James Prenter had other ideas and with a fine half volley secured the win seconds before the final whistle.

  Stafford Rangers 2 Stafford Soccer School 2

  Rangers must be disappointed with a draw after going two nil up and looking very comfortable for the win after two fine goals from Ben Starkey for the Rangers .

  Credit goes to Joseph Shanley and Conner Alldritt as stand in goalkeepers for both games due to normal keeper Pat Ravenhall being ill ..... get well soon Pat!

6th January 2008

Stafford Town Panthers u9s 0 v Stafford Rangers u9s 3

    A great start to the New Year saw Rangers thoroughly deserve their victory against their rivals; Tom Edwards opened the score line when he muscled his way past two Panthers defenders to slam home into the bottom right corner giving the goal keeper no chance.

  Rangers continued to apply pressure, and were soon two nil up when Ben Starkey’s deflected shot from a corner just before half time stunned Panthers .

  Rangers set off in the second half as they did in the first half with Josh Wilson and Jack Brown ever threatening down the flanks,

  Relentless pressure saw Edwards grab his second goal with a powerful drive from out side the box to the bottom left corner, Rangers were unlucky not to add more goals, and Panthers relieved to here the final whistle. Overall a great all round team performance.

Stonefield Warriors 0 Stafford Rangers 5

  Rangers made hard work of this game against a plucky Warriors team, two goal mouth tap ins by Ben Starkey, a rare goal by goal keeper Pat Ravenhall, another goal by Starkey to round of his hat- trick, and James Prenter sealing a fine win.

25th November 2007

Rugeley Rangers 0 Stafford Rangers 1

  Once again a very tough game against Rugeley with both sides playing some good football.The only goal came in the first half from a tremendous strike by Jack Brown from outside the box into the top corner. Rugeley nearly equalized late on but only the post spared Rangers blushes. Overall a solid performance by all .

 

Stafford Juniors 0 Stafford Rangers 4

 A tricky game against a very determined Juniors but Rangers came out on top with goals from Will Proud , Jack Brown and a brace from Ben Starkey. Another clean sheet ensured Rangers bounced back from last weeks results.

18th November 2007

Topps 2000 Claret 1 Stafford Rangers 1

  This very competitive game ended in a draw .Topps took the initiative in the first half with a well taken goal. Rangers did create chances but solid defending meant that they trailed at the break.

  In the second half both teams really struggled to get a grip on the game however a good through ball saw Josh Wilson equalise for Rangers. Both teams had chances before the final whistle but overall a draw was a fair result.

 

  Stafford Town Panthers u9s 2 Stafford Rangers u9s 1

 

  Rangers were unlucky not to come away with any thing from this game. Rangers took the lead in the first half when the energetic Tom Edwards scored a tremendous solo goal leaving three defenders in his wake to calmly slot past the keeper. Although further chances were created the score remained the same.

  Rangers started well in the second half and were in control when Panthers levelled with a brilliant free-kick giving the keeper no chance. The game looked like a draw with only a minute remaining but Panthers scored a cruel late winner to seal Rangers fate.

  Full credit goes to both teams for playing in awful weather conditions.

11th November 2007

Stafford Rangers 3 Rugeley Rangers 0

  Stafford got off to the perfect start to the new Premier League campaign with a deserving win against Rugeley. Stafford completely dominated the first half but only good defending from Rugeley kept Boro at bay. Then with only a minute remaining of the first half, a clinical pass by Ben Starkey put Jack Brown through to smash home the opening goal.

  The second half continued in the same vein and it was not long before Stafford were two up. A move started by the ever threatening Joshua Wilson was followed up by a great volley by Starkey giving the keeper no chance. Tom Edwards then scored from a corner to complete this win against very good opposition. Will Proud and Joseph Shanley also deserve a mention for their solid defending.

Stafford Rangers 3 Berkswich 0

  Another fine performance from Rangers, with Conner Aldritt opening the score line just before half time. In the second half it was Will Proud who left three defenders in his wake to score a superb solo goal to put the Rangers two nil up. This fine win was secured when Alldritt struck a thunderbolt goal from well out side the box . A great team performance from every one ensured Rangers got of to a tremendous start to their campaign.

28th October 2007

Stonefield Warriors 0 Stafford Rangers 10

  A very convincing win by Rangers who completely dominated  the game from the start . Superb perfomances came from Sam Evans, Aiden Moore,Tom Edwards and James Prenter who scored two goals each. As well as goals from Josh Wilson with a sweet strike and Jack Brown with a fine finish.

 

  Stafford Town Panthers 2 Stafford Rangers 1

  A very eagerly awaited fixture between these two teams saw Panthers come out top. A mix up at the back saw Panthers take an early lead,however Rangers soon got back in the game when Aiden Moore fired in the equalizer .With only a few minutes remaining of the first half Rangers should have been in front but only the post and solid goalkeeping denied the advantage. The second half was more of the same pressure with Josh Wilson striking the cross bar and the Panthers keeper having to be in top form to deny Rangers the lead . In the last minute Panthers grabbed the winner against the run of play ,leaving Rangers dissapointed not to come away with anything from this game .

14th October 2007 – Stafford Rangers U9s Shield

Stafford Rangers u9s 4 Penkridge Juniors 0

 

A great all round performance by Rangers against a battling Juniors side. The game was won with Ben Starkey scoring a great hat-trick and Josh Wilson with a well taken goal.

 

Stafford Rangers u9s 7 Berkswich u 9s 0

  Rangers were unstoppable in this game, playing some great football . The passing and movement was exceptional, which is a credit to Steve Skelton’s superb coaching. The defence kept another clean sheet again and have only conceded one goal in ten games.

Another outstanding performance by Will Proud who scored a superb solo goal. Other goals came from by Ben Starkey and Aiden Moore(both two) , a great strike by Tom Edwards from out side the box and a fine goal by Josh Wilson completed the win .

7th October 2007 - Shield Matches

Stafford Rangers u 9s 0 Rugeley Rangers u 9s 0

  The first round of the Shield proved to be a tricky game for Stafford Rangers . Rugeley were quick of the mark from the whistle and played some good football creating some good chances.

  Credit must go to the defence with great defending from Joseph Shanley and Will Proud who stopped Rugeley from coming away with all 3 points.

 

Stafford Soccer School u9s 0 Stafford Rangers u9s 2

  Another hard fought win where Rangers played some entertaining football . The opening goal came from a well taken corner from Tom Edwards which Ben Starkey , in a crowded box, bravely headed into the net . From that point Stafford looked more comfortable on the ball, and it wasn't long before Josh Wilson made it two nill , overall a good performance by the boys.

23rd September 2007

Stafford Rangers u9s 4 Stafford Juniors 0

 

  Rangers got of to a flyer when Tom Edwards opened the scoring within 5 seconds with a drive into the left bottom corner , Juniors did well to recover and started to play some good football making some great chances but not converting these into goals . Ben Starkey then fired Rangers into a two goal lead with a well taken strike and this was followed up by goals from Jack Brown and a great strike in the top corner from Josh Wilson . Overall a great performance by Rangers .

 

Stafford Rangers u9s 10 Wheaton Aston u9s 0

   A blistering first half to this game which Aston had no reply to

 Rangers being six nill up by half time . Great finishing by Ben Starkey (4)as well as Jack Brown with three well taken goals. Conner Aldritt , Sam Evans and Josh Wilson adding to the goal tally .

16th September 2007

Stafford Rangers u 9s 4 Rugeley Rangers u9s 0

 

  Stafford were a little bit slow to get started , but a great strike from Tom Edwards from outside the box opened the scoring. This was followed by Aiden Moore scoring with a slick finish and two great goals from Jack Brown. Superb goalkeeping by Pat Ravenhall ensured a great win against a strong Rugeley side .

 

  Stafford Rangers u9s 4 Penkridge Juniors u9s 0

  Another pleasing performance from Rangers was started by a great finish from Josh Wilson , followed up by a neat finish by Aiden Moore . Tom Edwards increased the lead with a well taken goal and Edwards then followed up with a well taken penalty . Another outstanding performace from Pat Ravenhall with the overall performance from the whole team being very impressive.

9th September 2007

Stafford Rangers 5 Elkes Rocester Eagles 1

A fine start to the new season by the new young rangers outfit saw them triumph over rivals Elkes. Aiden Moore opened the scoring with a neat finish, this was followed up by great finishing by Tom Edwards to give him a debut hatrick. Good passing and determined football on a poor pitch enabled Moore to complete his brace and get the young rangers off to a flyer.

Stafford Rangers 2 Berkswich 0

After a slow start and a goal that cleary crossed the line by Ben Starkey Rangers took the lead from a power strike by Connor Aldritt. Great defending by the live wire Will Proud kept out the lively Berkswich strikers until halftime. After a few nervous moments James Prenter sealed the points with a superb solo effort making it a perfect start to the new season