U15s Match Reports

Sunday 29th November 2009

Stafford Rangers Juniors 3 Stone Ajax 1 under 15s

 

Rangers under 15s emerged from a tight encounter with Stone Ajax to collect another 3 points. In an evenly matched contest chances were creaed by both sides, however, it was Rangers who took the lead when Thomas Hepple converted a Jamie Ward cross. The second half continued in a similar vein and Rangers quickly doubled their lead through . Martyn Edensor. Chances continued at both ends and it was Stone Ajax who reduced the deficit, however Rangers nerves were calmed when Josh Orton finished the scoring.

Sunday 22nd November 2009

Eccleshall Eagles 2 Stafford Rangers Juniors 8 under 15s

 

In difficult windy conditions Rangers comfortably held off the challenge from Eccleshall to continue their fine league form. Rangers pressed from the start and were rewarded when Martyn Edensor converted a penalty. Eccleshall replied quickly, however, after that it was one way traffic. Rangers ran out comfortable winners with goals from Edensor a further 3, Jamie Ward 2, Matt Liddell-Young and Sean Mason with his first for the club.

Sunday 8th November 2009

Stafford Rangers Juniors 5 Penkridge Juniors 1 under 15s

 

Rangers produced another fine performance when defeating Penkridge on Sunday. Rangers started the game quickly and took the lead when Martyn Edensor finished from close range. However, they were pegged back with a long range effort, but just before half time Rangers regained their lead when Alex Peatfield converted a Thomas Hepple cross. With Penkridge reduced to ten men through injury, Rangers completely dominated the 2nd half and victory was guaranteed when Hepple struck 2 quick fire goals and Keiron Moore completed the scoring with a superb half volley. Credit must go to a depleted Penkridge squad who didn't let their heads drop.

 

Sunday 1st November 2009

Stafford Rangers Juniors 2 v Hednesford Town 1 under 15s - County Cup Sunday 1st November

 

Rangers progressed to the next round of the Staffordshire County Cup after a hard fought victory over local rivals Hednesford Town. In terms of possession Rangers dominated play, however, found themselves a goal down when slack marking from a Hednesford corner allowed the visitors to take the lead. In difficult windy conditions Rangers carried on pressing forward and were rewarded after fine work by Josh Orton , Thomas Hepple cooly slotted home. The 2nd half was one way traffic and Rangers clinched victory when Jamie Ward ran from his own half to score a fine individual goal. Making the final score SRJ 2 Hednesford Town 1.

Sunday 18th October 2009

Stone Ajax 0 Stafford Rangers Juniors 4 under 15s

Rangers bounced back after their disappointing defeat last week to ease to a convincing victory over Stone Ajax. Rangers struck an early goal when Keiron Moore scored direct from a corner. Soon after they doubled their lead when Josh Orton ran on to a through ball and finished calmly. Stone then rallied but the Rangers defence held firm to take a half time lead. In the 2nd half Rangers struggled to get their passing game going and for large periods Stone dominated. However, Rangers nerves were settled when first Thomas Hepple kept his cool when one on one with the goal keeper. Then Orton scored his 2nd with a fine header to complete the scoring.

 

Sunday 27th September 2009

Stafford Soccer School 0 Stafford Rangers Juniors 3 under 15s

A depleted Stafford Rangers continued their fine start to the season with comprehensive victory at Stafford Soccer School. In a first half dominated by Ranges the only mystery was that the score stayed at 1 nil as they created numerous chances but failed to convert the majority of them. The only goal of the first half was swept home by Martyn Edensor from a lightening quick counter attack. To their credit Soccer School took the game to Rangers in the 2nd half but this left them open at the back and in the sort of form Rangers are showing at the minute this is a dangerous tactic and they were punished with a further strike from Edensor and a fine individual goal from Alex Peatfield completed the scoring.

Stafford Rangers JFC U15s-Mid STaffs League

Berkswich 1 Stafford Rangers Juniors 3 under 15s

 

In the first game of the season Rangers recovered from an early set back and cruised to victory when they visited Berkswich. The first half was a close affair and Berkswich scored early on from their first corner, this sprung Rangers into life and the Berkswich goalkeeper made 2 outstanding outstanding safes to protect his teams lead. A more determined Rangers appeared after the break and they continually pressed Berkswich back and were rewarded for their efforts with 3 fine goals. Two from Jamie Ward and a Martyn Edensor header, making the final score 1 - 3 to Rangers.

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30th May 2009

Rangers Come out on top again!

Stafford Rangers Juniors under 14s competed in the Market Drayton Super Sixes at the weekend and just like they had done two weeks earlier at the Stafford Town Tournament, emerged victorious. Rangers started very slowly in difficult conditions with the sun continually beating down all day and lost their first game to Pentrebach 1-0. This was to be however the only set back the young Rangers side had all day. They picked themselves up to win the group with wins against Market Drayton Tigers, Llandilies and a draw against Shifnal Town. After quarter and semi-final victories they found themselves facing Gormal Colts and with one minute of golden goal extra time left Matt Liddell-Young capped off an exceptional team performance by Rangers.

10th May 2009

Stone Ajax 0 Stafford Rangers Juniors 7 under 14s

Rangers finished their season off in style with an emthatic victory over Stone Ajax. Rangers dominated from the start and quickly took a 2 goal lead thanks to a couple of Thomas Hepple strikes. After the break Rangers increased their advantage thanks to goals from Harry Thomas, Alex Peatfield, Ryan Morrisey and surprisingly 2 from Nick Hickey, who relinquished his goal keeping gloves for the last 10 minutes to play up front.

Overall this season has shown a marked improvement for Rangers and hopefully a good base to build on for next season.

29th March 2009

Penkridge Juniors 2 Stafford Rangers Juniors 2 under 14s

In an entertaining clash both sides produced some fine attacking football and eventuall the spoils were shared. Rangers pressed from the start and Fredddy Stamp finished from a Matt Liddell-Young through ball. Early in the second half Rangers increased their when Thomas Hepple finished with a low strike when clean through. To their credit Penkridge never gave up and were rewarded with a point thanks to 2 late Jed Davies strikes.

15th March 2009

Stafford Rangers Juniors 3 Topps 1 under 14s

Rangers came out on top in an entertaining clash on Sunday when they faced Topps. This was a classic game of two halfs, Rangers dominating the first half and going in at the interval with a 2 nil lead thanks to Andy Peatfield and Jamie Ward. However, the second half was totally different with Topps continually pushing forward and only some fine last ditch defending restricted them to a single goal. Just when it seemed Rangers would have a nervy finish they were awarded a disputed penatly which was despatched by Martyn Edensor to clinch all three points.

8th March 2009

Stafford Rangers Juniors 4 Rugeley Rangers 2 under 14s. League Shield Quarter Final.

In blustery conditions Rangers came through a hard fought quarter final against Rugeley Rangers. Despite going a goal behind Rangers progressed with goals from Andy Peatfield 2, Kieron Moore and Callum Hollingsworth.

22nd February 2009

Stafford Rangers Juniors 6 Stone Ajax 0 under 14s

Rangers gave an empathatic performance when they comprehensively beat Stone Ajax. Rangers dominated from the start and took the lead when Jamie Ward scored from close range this was quickly followed by the second when Alex Peatfield ran on to a fine Thomas Hepple through ball to slot home. Rangers continued this form into the second half when the game was settled with further goals by Callum Hollinsworth, Andy Peatfield another for Alex Peatfield and an unfortunate own goal.

18th January 2009

Silverdale Juniors 1 Stafford Rangers Juniors 4 under 14s, South Staffs Charity Cup

Rangers progressed comfortably to the next round of the South Staffs Cup when they came from behind to clinch victory against Walsall based Silverdale. After conceding an early goal Rangers dominated proceedings and thanks to three long range strikes. First from Thomas Hepple, then Matt Liddell-Young and Keiron Moore along with a fourth from Ryan Morrisey the game was over as a contest by half time.

 

11th January 2009

Stafford Rangers Juniors 3 Newcastle Rovers 2 under 14s

Rangers returned to winning ways when they defeated top of the table Newcastle with a fine all round team performance. Rangers pressed from the start and were rewarded with an unfortunate own goal to open the scoring. The 2nd goal however was a sensational free kick from Thomas Hepple from all of 25 yards giving the keeper no chance at all. As would be expected of a team at the top of the table Newcastle responded well and 2 second half goals looked like securing them a point. However Rangers had other ideas and right at the death Keiron Moore showed strength and desire and a coolness in front of goal to take all 3 points for Rangers.

9th November 2008

Stafford Rangers Juniors 3 Berkswich 2 under 14s

Rangers gave their best performance of the season with a hard fought win over high flying Berkswich. In difficult blustery conditions Rangers started brightly and found themselves 2 goals ahead within the first 10 minutes through Matt Liddell-Young and Ryan Morrisey. However Berkswich pulled a goal back just before the interval and then found themselves level early in the 2nd half. But to their credit Rangers kept pushing forward and were rewarded when Jamie Ward restored their lead. Although pushed for an equaliser the Rangers rear guard marshalled superby by captain Andy Peatfield, held firm for a moral boosting victory.

19th October 2008

Eccleshall Eagles 2 Stafford Rangers Juniors 7 under 14s League cup

Rangers had a comfortable passage when they overcame Eccleshall in blustery conditions. They started brightly and were rewarded when Kerion Moore converted an Alex Peatfield cross. The home side responded with a fine equaliser but just before half time a Thomas Hepple pile driver restored Rangers lead. The game was effectively over when Rangers scored 3 goals in a 5 minute spell, 2 from Jamie Ward and 1 from Freddie Stamp. Eccleshall again to their credit pulled a goal back but a further goal from Stamp and Callum Hollingsworth completed the scoring.

 

21st September 2008

Rugeley Rangers 0-4 Stafford Rangers u14’s

Stafford rangers u14’s got their season underway with a convincing away win at rugeley. Rangers dominated from the start and won with goals from martin Edensor,Thomas hepple, and unfortunate own goal and a fine individual effort, his first for the club, by Jamie ward.

 

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Stafford rangers u13s emerged winners at the annual Brownhills tournament recently. contested by teams from throughout the West Midlands Rangers produced some fine football throughout, so much so that they remained unbeaten and conceeded only two goals. This was a fine acheivement by the young Rangers side considering the quailty of the oposition.

9th March 2008

Penkridge Juniors 1 Stafford Rangers Juniors 2 under 13s

Rangers under 13s produced a fine all round team performance when they defeated high flying Penkridge Juniors. In a tight first half Rangers found them selves trailing 1 nil but to their credit never let their heads drop. Just after half time Alex Peatfield ran clear to equalise, then just as the game seemed to be about to finish all square Callum Hollingsworth popped up with a last minute winner for Rangers.

24th February 2008

Stone Ajax 1 Stafford Rangers Juniors 3 under 13s

Rangers under 13s produced their best performance of the season when they defeated League leaders Stone Ajax. Rangers started brightly and were rewarded when Thomas Hepple set up Alex Peatfield for the opener. They increased their lead when Andy Peatfield finished well. Ajax then pulled one back before half time. In the second half Ajax pushed for an equaliser but were denied by fine defending and some outstanding saves from Nick Hickey. Rangers made the points safe when Matt Liddell-Young scored late on.

10th February 2008

Wheaton Aston 0 Stafford Rangers Juniors 6 under 13s

Rangers eased to a comfortable victory over Wheaton Aston.

Rangers dominated from the start and won with goals from Thomas Hepple, Alex Peafield, Andrew Peatfield, Harry Thomas and two for Olly Harris.

 

27th January 2008

Stafford Rangers Juniors 8 Eccleshall Eagles 0 unders 13s

Stafford Rangers Juniors had a comfortable victory when they played Eccleshall on Sunday. Goals from Callum Hollingsworth, Thomas Hepple, Andy Peatfield, Keiron Moore all one a piece and 2 a piece from Matt Liddell-Young , Alex Peatfield secured the victory.

4th November 2007

Warley Vipers 3 Stafford Rangers Juniors 2 under 13s – South Staffs Cup

Stafford Rangers under 13s bowed out of the South Staffs Cup after extra time heart ache against Warley Vipers. Rangers took the lead through Matt Liddell-Young, however despite equalising with an own goal Warley took the tie the extra time.

28th October 2007

Eccleshall Eagles 2 Stafford Rangers Juniors 3

Rangers came through a difficult match with 10 men due to injury and illness and gave a fine all round team performance capped off by a superb hat trick from Alex Peatfield.

14th October 2007

Stafford Rangers Under 13s 3 Wheaton Aston 2

 

Rangers were made to work hard for this victory by a spirited Wheaton Aston side. Rangers victory came with a Kieron Moore double and Callum Hollingsworth.

30th September 2007

Pye Green Strikers 0 Stafford Rangers Juniors 5

Rangers dominated this match from start to finish and produced some fine passing movements. Rangers lead 1 nil at half time thanks to Callum Hollinsworth. And two goals from Thomas Hepple, one from Ryan Morrissey and another one from Hollinsworth sealed the victory. Rangers back line marshalled well by stand in keeper Harry Thomas were rarely troubled and held firm throughout the game.

23rd September 2007

Topps 2 Stafford Rangers junior under 13s 2

Stafford Rangers gave by far their best performance of the season when they came within one minute of victory over Topps. Rangers played some bright football and took the lead when captain Thomas Hepple struck with a superb long range free kick, giving the Topps goal keeper no chance. Topps equalised just before half time. However Ryan Morrisey ran through and finished well to again give Rangers the advantage until the very last minute when Topps scrambled an equaliser. This all round team performance wil give Rangers something to build on for the rest of the season. Final score 2-2.

16th September 2007

Under 13s SRJ 2 Stone Ajax 3

Stafford Rangers Juniors under 13s lost narrowly o Stone Ajax on sunday in an exicting tussle Rangers goals were scored by Callum Hollingsworth and Matt Liddel-Young however this was not enough for a victory.