U15s Match Reports

5th October 2008

STAFFORD RANGERS JUNIORS 6 - 1 LEA HALL.

As the score line would suggest, this was a one sided affair against a hard-working Lea Hall side. The visitors keeper was in outstanding form, producing one quality save after another, however he was eventually beaten when Jon Fu made no mistake from a Chris Nation cross . To their credit Lea Hall fought back to equalize just before the interval. The second half was much the same, Stafford creating numerous chances and eventually putting the result beyond doubt, Nation with two, Matt Hewett with two well taken headers, but it was Ben Wightmans strike which was arguably the pick of the goals.

A very good all round team performance

28th Sept 2008

STAFFORD RANGERS JUNIORS 2 - 1 CHASETOWN F.C.

Despite a number of injuries, Rangers did well against a strong Chasetown outfit. The first half was very even, but it was Chasetown who broke the deadlock with a speculative long range effort giving keeper Dan Bates little chance. Stafford responded well and had a few half chances. But it was after the break that Stafford began to press and after a goal mouth scramble it was Matt Hewett who levelled things up. Then after good work from Jordan Whiteside it was Will Hollowood who delivered a perfect ball for Hewett again, a tremendous header this time making the score 2-1. Stafford looked strong in the latter stages and deserved the three points.

A good victory, considering the number of players missing

Sept 21st 2008

COLRON F.C. 1 - 2 STAFFORD RANGERS JUNIORS

A solid team performance was the key to this latest win. Rangers started well and were soon domoinating the preceedings. Fu and Fellows both came close to opening the scoring, but, it was the hard working Josh Booker who broke the deadlock with a.well taken goal. Stafford were well in control, but Colron still looked dangerous on the break. After the interval Stafford again looked strong and it was no suprise to see them increase thier lead, a good strike from Ben Whiteman, his first for the club that gave Rangers a 2 - 0 lead. Stafford were well on top, Morris and Fellows again coming close, but credit to Colron who never gave up and they pulled a goal back at the death.

An excellent team performance.

Wednesday 17th Sept

STAFFORD RANGERS JUNIORS 1 - 1 ECCLESHALL EAGLES

Very much a game of two halves, Eccleshall started brightly and dictated the early exchanges but good defending kept chances down to a minimum. Eagles knocked the ball round well and eventually, deservedy took the lead through Whitehurst. Rangers really needed the half-time whistle to re-organise and started the second period in much more determined fashion, the insperational Jim Butler and Jordan Whiteside leading by example, and it was Whiteside who levelled the scores midway through the second half. The game then became a lot even, both sides coming close , but, a draw it was.

A good team performance against a very good Eccleshall team.

Sunday 13th September

STAFFORD RANGERS JUNIORS 2 - 1 FOUR OAK VILLIANS

Stafford got off to a winning start in this seasons campaign despite a number of injuries somewhat depleting the squad. Rangers started well and were soon dominating the play and it was Jon Fu who opened the scoring with a clever header, but despite chances coming and going they could not increase thier lead before the interval. However, the second half was different story, Four Oaks came more into the game and Staffords passing became sloppy, Four Oaks equalizing with well taken set-piece. The game was alot more even, but Rangers wrapped up the points when Ben Skelton struck from 10 yards.

A reasonable performance.

CHASETOWN 1 - 1 STAFFORD RANGERS JUNIORS

An unfortunate incident before kick-off which involved Ryan Ball, a dangerous spiky fence and a trip to the hospital, meant Stafford had to re-shuffle. Then shortly after kick-off an injury to James Butler left Rangers at sixes and sevens.So, it was hardly surprising that Chasetown started the stronger, and midway through the first- half took the lead with a long range effort. Chasetown were the better side and Rangers were glad to see half time .Stafford were a lot better after the break, both Fu and Skelton coming close, but, it was a good strike from Matt Hewett that gained Stafford a well deserved point against a tough Chasetown team.

A difficult game against tough tackling,well organised and hard working opposition..

Danesmore Casuals 2 - 3 Stafford Rangers Juniors

A quality game that had everything .Rangers taking the lead from the spot, Jamie Fellows making no mistake. The game was fairly even, but Will Hollowood unleashed a long range strike to put Rangers two nil up at the interval. After the break it was no surprise to see Danesmore peg Stafford back, but Rangers defence and the impressive Dan Bates between the sticks were difficult to pass. Eventually Danesmore did score and they were soon on level terms, once again an outstanding strike. However, it was Stafford who secured the points, Tom Morris hitting the winner from 10 yards.

Credit to both teams for the standard of football played, entertaining, exciting and a lot of quality football played by both teams.

STAFFORD RANGERS JUNIORS 2 - 1 COLRON

A tremendous team performance was the key to this latest victory. Stafford started well, but appeared fortunate when the ref awarded a penalty,Jamie Fellows making no mistake. Hollowood and Butler worked tirelessly in Rangers midfield stifling any threat Colron could pose. Nation and Whiteside came close to increasing the lead but it was Colron on the stroke of half-time who scored . The second half was an end to end affair keenly contested by two strong teams and it was a special goal, a great strike from Fellows that gave Stafford the three points.

A top performance, every player playing their part.

SHIRE OAK 0 - 0 STAFFORD RANGER JUNIORS [ RANGERS WINNING 5 - 4 ON PENS]

Rangers booked their place in this years League cup Final with a tremendous team performance. Despite the 0 - 0 score line this was a really entertaining end to end game. Rangers started the better, but chances were at a premium. Shire Oak looked strong and quick and pressed for the opening goal, but Stafford's defence held firm. The game then became very even, both teams giving 100%, but with both defences playing so well, it was no surprise to see the tie go into extra time, again, the deadlock could not be broken so penalties it was. Even then it went to sudden death and it was Rangers keeper Dan Bates the hero with the all important save.

Difficult to pick out individuals in such a good team performance but Matt Hewett and Ryan Ball were exceptional.

ERDINGTON 1 - 4 STAFFORD RANGERS JUNIORS

A solid team performance, Jordan Whiteside opening the scoring from close range. Then after a long throw from Ben Skelton, Sam Jolley did well to make it 2-0 with a clever goal. To their credit Erdington worked hard and reduced the arrears just before half -time, but in the second half Stafford took control and tremendous strikes from Jamie Fellows and James Butler sealed all three points

A good team performance, the back four of Morris, Skelton, Hewett and Ball looking strong and assured

Another Final boys, well done you deserve it.

COLRON 2 - 0 STAFFORD RANGERS JUNIORS

Stafford bowed out of this seasons shield at the quarter-final stage. Rangers never really got going in this tight but scrappy affair. However, chances were at a premium as both defences looked strong, Tom Morris excelling in Stafford's back four. Defences were on top and the score remained 0-0 at the interval. Again, after the break, chances were few and far between and indeed it took a rather special goal to break the deadlock. a well taken volley from Colrons number 7. This spurred Colron on and they quickly scored again with a good strike. To Stafford's credit they worked hard to get back in the game, but never really threatened the Colron goal.

A game of few chances, Stafford worked hard but Colron just shaded it and deserved to go through.

LEA HALL 0 - 1 STAFFORD RANGERS JUNIORS

Stafford progressed to this years semi-final of the league cup, but not without one or two scares. Lea Hall starting the stronger, coming close on a number of occasions, but a combination of good defending and good goal-keeping kept the score 0-0 at the interval. However, after the break Rangers began to get into the game more and after good work from Jordan Whiteside it was Ali Deane who made no mistake from close range. Lea Hall responded well, but it was Stafford who came close to increasing the lead, both Whiteside and Fu coming close. A one nil victory arguably a fair result.

STAFFORD RANGERS JUNIORS 2 - 2 WRYLEY

Once again, a very competitive affair. Rangers taking the lead as early as the first minute, Jordan Whiteside with the final touch after good work from Jamie Fellows. Stafford pressed forward and came close on a number of occasions to increase the lead, but good goal-keeping kept the score at 1-0 at the interval.The second half was a different story, Wryley grabbed hold of the game and put Stafford on the back foot, only good defending prevented Wryley scoring, but, eventually the equalizer came, a good header at the far post. Rangers responded well and took the lead again, this time through Fellows, but Wryley were soon back on top and they deservedly equalized for a second time in the closing five minutes.

Not Staffords best performance of late, but praise to referee Dan Kroll for his composure in a difficult game.

A good performance against a very strong side.

STAFFORD RANGERS JUNIORS 0 - 0 FOUR OAKS VESEYIANS

A good entertaining 0 - 0 game with Stafford dominating for large periods. On a good surface Rangers started well both Jon Fu and Alistair Deane both coming close, the Four Oaks keeper pulling off some fine saves. James Butler and Ryan Ball stepped in for the injured Matt Hewett and Sam Beech respectively and both performed really well but the score remained 0 - 0 at the interval. After the break, once again the Four Oaks keeper made 'Top Drawer' saves to keep Stafford at bay, but to their credit Four Oaks had a couple of chances of their own, but Dan Bates was also difficult to pass in the Stafford goal. Chances came and went but the score remained 0 - 0.

A good performance, a game we should have won, but credit to the Four Oaks keeper who was exceptional