Worcester City 2 Stafford Rangers 4
Dr Martens League Premier Division
At: St George's Lane
Kick-off: 3-00 pm
Admission: comp; Programme:-
Attendance: 1142
Weather: -
Worcester City (blue and white stripes / white / white): 1. Paul Hayward, 2. Andrew Bradley, 3. Nathan Jukes, 4. Mark Tucker, 5. Carl Heeley, 6. Paul Carty, 7. Michael Wyatt, 8. Ian Cotterill, 9. Mark Owen, 10. Steve Lutz, 11. Ian Reed. Substitutes: 12. Wesley Joyce (for Catry, 26), 14. Chris Jefferson (for Reed, 72), 15. Jamie Hyde (for Cotterill, 67).
Stafford Rangers (maroon/maroon/maroon): 1. Richard Williams, 2. Darren Simkin, 3. Leigh Everritt, 4. Neil Smith, 5. Chris Brindley, 6. Stuart Ryder, 7. Jason Smith, 8. Craig Dean, 9. Tony Eccleston, 10. Steve Jones, 11. Scott Dundas. Substitutes: 12. Darren Boughey (for Dean, 82), 14. Darren Middleton (for Jones, 67), 15. David Read (for Jason Smith, 90).
Referee: I Scarr (Rubery).
Goals:
0-1 Scott Dundas (19)
0-2 Scott Dundas (27)
1-2 Carl Heeley (80)
1-3 Darren Middleton (83)
2-3 Wesley Joyce (86)
2-4 Scott Dundas (89 pen)
Saturday 19th August 2000
Stafford Rangers 1 Crawley Town 2
Dr Martens League Premier Division
At: Marston Road
Kick-off: 3-00 pm
Admission: comp ; Programme: £1 (44 pages)
Attendance: 815
Weather: sunny spells
Stafford Rangers (black and white stripes . black / black): 1. Richard Williams, 2. Darren Simkin, 3. Leigh Everritt, 4. Neil Smith, 5. Chris Brindley, 6. Stuart Ryder, 7. Jason Smith, 8. Darren Middleton, 9. Tony Eccleston, 10. Paul Kiely, 11. Scott Dundas. Subs: 12 Steve Jones (for Middleton, 59) 14 Carl Tranter (for Everritt, 76) 15 Darren Boughey (not used).
Crawley Town (red/red/red): 1. Andy Little, 2. Keith Sharman, 3. Matt Woolf, 4. Andy Taylor, 5. Marc Pullan, 6. John Ugbah, 7. Danny Carroll, 8. Luke Anderson, 9. Dean Wordsworth, 10. Mark Hynes, 11. Dave Powell. Subs: 12. Francis Vines (not used), 14. Nigel Brake (not used), 15. Rodney McAree (for Hynes, 87).
Referee: André Marriner (Coventry).
Goals:
0-1 Matt Woolf (68)
1-1 Scott Dundas (84)
1-2 Dean Wordsworth (85 pen)
Dr Martens League Premier Division
At: Marston Road
Kick-off: 3-00 pm
Admission: comp ; Programme: £1 (44 pages)
Attendance: 815
Weather: sunny spells
Stafford Rangers (black and white stripes . black / black): 1. Richard Williams, 2. Darren Simkin, 3. Leigh Everritt, 4. Neil Smith, 5. Chris Brindley, 6. Stuart Ryder, 7. Jason Smith, 8. Darren Middleton, 9. Tony Eccleston, 10. Paul Kiely, 11. Scott Dundas. Subs: 12 Steve Jones (for Middleton, 59) 14 Carl Tranter (for Everritt, 76) 15 Darren Boughey (not used).
Crawley Town (red/red/red): 1. Andy Little, 2. Keith Sharman, 3. Matt Woolf, 4. Andy Taylor, 5. Marc Pullan, 6. John Ugbah, 7. Danny Carroll, 8. Luke Anderson, 9. Dean Wordsworth, 10. Mark Hynes, 11. Dave Powell. Subs: 12. Francis Vines (not used), 14. Nigel Brake (not used), 15. Rodney McAree (for Hynes, 87).
Referee: André Marriner (Coventry).
Goals:
0-1 Matt Woolf (68)
1-1 Scott Dundas (84)
1-2 Dean Wordsworth (85 pen)
Saturday 12th August 2000
TSC FC 2 St Francis 1
Rich City Sussex County League Division 3
At: Tinsley Lane, Crawley
Kick-off: 3-00 pm
Admission: none; Programme: 50p (24 pages)
Attendance: 25 (headcount)
Weather: hot and sunny
TSC (black and white stripes / black / black): 1. Martin Brown, 2. Darren Cloe, 3. Charlie Cooper, 4. Jamie Fiueash, 5. James Cunningham, 6. John Redley, 7. Mark Haywood, 8. Chris Brewster, 9. James Grant, 10. Scott Christianson, 11. Adrian Ward. Subs: 12. Peter Sweet (for Brewster, 31), 14. Dave Waller (for Christianson, 88), 15. Ryan Sallows (not used).
St Francis (white with green sleeves / green / green): 1. Pat Gannon, 2. Micky Sheil, 3. Denville Hopkins, 4. Mark Turnbull, 5. Ali Spencer, 6. Peter Fitzroy, 7. Mark Shanahan, 8. Dave Mason, 9. Phil Marples, 10. Tim Wilkins, 11. Jason McNabee. Subs: 12. Stuart Dorn (for Shanahan, ht), 14. Danny Bowley (for Sheil, 75), 15. Rod Mason (not used).
Referee: Harry Ford (Crawley).
Goals:
0-1 Jason McNabee (8)
1-1 Scott Christianson (35)
2-1 James Grant (58)
Rich City Sussex County League Division 3
At: Tinsley Lane, Crawley
Kick-off: 3-00 pm
Admission: none; Programme: 50p (24 pages)
Attendance: 25 (headcount)
Weather: hot and sunny
TSC (black and white stripes / black / black): 1. Martin Brown, 2. Darren Cloe, 3. Charlie Cooper, 4. Jamie Fiueash, 5. James Cunningham, 6. John Redley, 7. Mark Haywood, 8. Chris Brewster, 9. James Grant, 10. Scott Christianson, 11. Adrian Ward. Subs: 12. Peter Sweet (for Brewster, 31), 14. Dave Waller (for Christianson, 88), 15. Ryan Sallows (not used).
St Francis (white with green sleeves / green / green): 1. Pat Gannon, 2. Micky Sheil, 3. Denville Hopkins, 4. Mark Turnbull, 5. Ali Spencer, 6. Peter Fitzroy, 7. Mark Shanahan, 8. Dave Mason, 9. Phil Marples, 10. Tim Wilkins, 11. Jason McNabee. Subs: 12. Stuart Dorn (for Shanahan, ht), 14. Danny Bowley (for Sheil, 75), 15. Rod Mason (not used).
Referee: Harry Ford (Crawley).
Goals:
0-1 Jason McNabee (8)
1-1 Scott Christianson (35)
2-1 James Grant (58)
Thursday 20th July 2000
Kidsgrove Athletic 1 Stafford Rangers 3
Pre-Season Friendly
At: Hollinswood Road
Kick-off: 7-30 pm
Admission: £3; Programme: none
Attendance: 156
Weather: sunny
Stafford Rangers began a new era following promotion to the Dr Martens League Premier Division with their opening 2000/01 pre-season friendly at North-West Counties League side Kidsgrove Athletic.
Compared to last season Western Division title-winning side, manager Ian Painter introduced three new faces – defenders Chris Brindley and Darren Simkin along with midfielder Neil Smith.
Stafford were well on top during the opening 15 minutes with Paul Kiely and Scott Dundas both going close with shots from outside the Kidsgrove area. Kidsgrove striker Carl Bayley brought out a diving save from Richard Williams before the visitors eventually opened the scoring in the 20th minute. A deep left wing corner delivered by Darren Shaw was headed back into the danger area by Chris Brindley for Kiely to flick a header into the net from 6 yards.
Kidsgrove equalised in the 31st minute when a misunderstanding in the Rangers defence allowed Andy Kinsey to find Bayley unmarked on the right side of the area. He cut inside and beat Williams with a shot that went in off the far post.
Eight minutes later Jason Smith created space down the right for Leigh Everritt to run on to and cross from the byeline. Tony Eccleston leaped high in front of goal to head in from close range. Jason Smith and Kiely both went close with cross shots before the latter got his second goal of the night. Eccleston did well to hold up a ball into the area before laying it back for Kiely to fire home low inside the upright from 20 yards right on half time.
The scoreline at the end of the first half was also the final score with were no further goals during the second half. It was punctuated with several Rangers’ substitutions and Ian Painter can be pleased with the performances of his new faces along with a number of last season’s regulars in this highly entertaining game.
Kidsgrove Athletic (blue/blue/blue): 1. Damian Grange, 2. Steve Davies, 3. John Evans, 4. Danny McVey, 5. Wayne Mountford, 6. Steve Colclough, 7. Chris Bermingham, 8. Andy Kinsey, 9. Carl Bayley, 10. Neil Dixon, 11. Michael Williamson. Subs: GK. Simon Pay (for Grange, ht), 15. Steve Eaton (for Dixon, 67).
Stafford Rangers (maroon/maroon/maroon): 1. Richard Williams, 2. Leigh Everritt, 3. Darren Shaw, 4. Stuart Ryder, 5. Chris Brindley, 6. Darren Simkin, 7. Jason Smith, 8. Neil Smith, 9. Tony Eccleston, 10. Paul Kiely, 11. Scott Dundas. Subs: 17. Nick Carter (for Shaw, ht), 15. Richard Swain (for Eccleston, 60), 16. Dean Craven (for Jason Smith, 60), 73. x. David Read (for Ryder, 74), x. Dominic Heath (for Neil Smith, 74), GK. Karl Ward (not used).
Referee: E Preece.
Goals:
0-1 Richard Mitchell (19)
1-1 Carl Bayley (31)
1-2 Tony Eccleston (39)
1-3 Richard Mitchell (45)
Pre-Season Friendly
At: Hollinswood Road
Kick-off: 7-30 pm
Admission: £3; Programme: none
Attendance: 156
Weather: sunny
Stafford Rangers began a new era following promotion to the Dr Martens League Premier Division with their opening 2000/01 pre-season friendly at North-West Counties League side Kidsgrove Athletic.
Compared to last season Western Division title-winning side, manager Ian Painter introduced three new faces – defenders Chris Brindley and Darren Simkin along with midfielder Neil Smith.
Stafford were well on top during the opening 15 minutes with Paul Kiely and Scott Dundas both going close with shots from outside the Kidsgrove area. Kidsgrove striker Carl Bayley brought out a diving save from Richard Williams before the visitors eventually opened the scoring in the 20th minute. A deep left wing corner delivered by Darren Shaw was headed back into the danger area by Chris Brindley for Kiely to flick a header into the net from 6 yards.
Kidsgrove equalised in the 31st minute when a misunderstanding in the Rangers defence allowed Andy Kinsey to find Bayley unmarked on the right side of the area. He cut inside and beat Williams with a shot that went in off the far post.
Eight minutes later Jason Smith created space down the right for Leigh Everritt to run on to and cross from the byeline. Tony Eccleston leaped high in front of goal to head in from close range. Jason Smith and Kiely both went close with cross shots before the latter got his second goal of the night. Eccleston did well to hold up a ball into the area before laying it back for Kiely to fire home low inside the upright from 20 yards right on half time.
The scoreline at the end of the first half was also the final score with were no further goals during the second half. It was punctuated with several Rangers’ substitutions and Ian Painter can be pleased with the performances of his new faces along with a number of last season’s regulars in this highly entertaining game.
Kidsgrove Athletic (blue/blue/blue): 1. Damian Grange, 2. Steve Davies, 3. John Evans, 4. Danny McVey, 5. Wayne Mountford, 6. Steve Colclough, 7. Chris Bermingham, 8. Andy Kinsey, 9. Carl Bayley, 10. Neil Dixon, 11. Michael Williamson. Subs: GK. Simon Pay (for Grange, ht), 15. Steve Eaton (for Dixon, 67).
Stafford Rangers (maroon/maroon/maroon): 1. Richard Williams, 2. Leigh Everritt, 3. Darren Shaw, 4. Stuart Ryder, 5. Chris Brindley, 6. Darren Simkin, 7. Jason Smith, 8. Neil Smith, 9. Tony Eccleston, 10. Paul Kiely, 11. Scott Dundas. Subs: 17. Nick Carter (for Shaw, ht), 15. Richard Swain (for Eccleston, 60), 16. Dean Craven (for Jason Smith, 60), 73. x. David Read (for Ryder, 74), x. Dominic Heath (for Neil Smith, 74), GK. Karl Ward (not used).
Referee: E Preece.
Goals:
0-1 Richard Mitchell (19)
1-1 Carl Bayley (31)
1-2 Tony Eccleston (39)
1-3 Richard Mitchell (45)
Eton Wick 1 RS Basingstoke 2
Tuesday 16th May 2000
Eton Wick 1 RS Basingstoke 2
Cherry Red Records Chiltonian League Premier Division
At: Eton Wick Recreation Ground
Kick-off: 6-45 pm
Admission: none; Programme: £1
Attendance: 45 (headcount)
Weather: cloudy
In a game watched in the company of Mick Burt, RS Basingstoke took the lead in the 19th minute when Neil Green scored with a low 20-yard drive on the run sent into the bottom-right corner. They held their advantage to the interval despite Eton Wick hitting a post.
Now attacking the changing rooms end, the visitors extended their lead 10 minutes after the restart. Richard Kalwarczyk wrong-footed Russell Quelch on the edge of the area and sent a low shot into the bottom-left corner of the net.
With the light fading fast, Eton Wick pressed for a goal and pulled one back near the end through Jimmy Hartridge. Good work by Steve Wignall set up the chance and Hartridge stabbed the ball home in a goalmouth meleé.
Eton Wick Recreation Ground was fully railed off with no cover and boasted fine views to the east of Windsor Castle!
Eton Wick (orange/black/black): 1. Rob Curtis, 2. Dene White, 3. Mick Gingell, 4. Barry Pitcher, 5. Mick McManus, 6. Martin Cox, 7. Jimmy Hartridge, 8. Russell Quelch, 9. Francis Araguez, 10. Leroy Messitt, 11. Dean Bone. Subs: 12. Phil Bone (for Dean Bone, 67), 14. Keith White (for Araguez, 70), 15. Steve Wignall (not used).
RS Basingstoke (blue/blue/blue): 1. Tim Hyde, 2. Simon Regan, 3. Colin Davis, 4. Darren Barham, 5. Paul Jones, 6. Mark Fox, 7. John Hawke, 8. Wayne Barber, 9. Matthew Haystaff, 10. Neil Green, 11. Richard Kalwarczyk. Subs: 12. Andy Davis (for Regan, 80).
Referee: Terry Coates (Winnersh).
Goals:
0-1 Neil Green (19)
0-2 Richard Kalwarczyk (55)
1-2 Jimmy Hart (90)
Cards:
Eton Wick: Russell Quelch (YC, 65)
RS Basingstoke: none
Eton Wick 1 RS Basingstoke 2
Cherry Red Records Chiltonian League Premier Division
At: Eton Wick Recreation Ground
Kick-off: 6-45 pm
Admission: none; Programme: £1
Attendance: 45 (headcount)
Weather: cloudy
In a game watched in the company of Mick Burt, RS Basingstoke took the lead in the 19th minute when Neil Green scored with a low 20-yard drive on the run sent into the bottom-right corner. They held their advantage to the interval despite Eton Wick hitting a post.
Now attacking the changing rooms end, the visitors extended their lead 10 minutes after the restart. Richard Kalwarczyk wrong-footed Russell Quelch on the edge of the area and sent a low shot into the bottom-left corner of the net.
With the light fading fast, Eton Wick pressed for a goal and pulled one back near the end through Jimmy Hartridge. Good work by Steve Wignall set up the chance and Hartridge stabbed the ball home in a goalmouth meleé.
Eton Wick Recreation Ground was fully railed off with no cover and boasted fine views to the east of Windsor Castle!
Eton Wick (orange/black/black): 1. Rob Curtis, 2. Dene White, 3. Mick Gingell, 4. Barry Pitcher, 5. Mick McManus, 6. Martin Cox, 7. Jimmy Hartridge, 8. Russell Quelch, 9. Francis Araguez, 10. Leroy Messitt, 11. Dean Bone. Subs: 12. Phil Bone (for Dean Bone, 67), 14. Keith White (for Araguez, 70), 15. Steve Wignall (not used).
RS Basingstoke (blue/blue/blue): 1. Tim Hyde, 2. Simon Regan, 3. Colin Davis, 4. Darren Barham, 5. Paul Jones, 6. Mark Fox, 7. John Hawke, 8. Wayne Barber, 9. Matthew Haystaff, 10. Neil Green, 11. Richard Kalwarczyk. Subs: 12. Andy Davis (for Regan, 80).
Referee: Terry Coates (Winnersh).
Goals:
0-1 Neil Green (19)
0-2 Richard Kalwarczyk (55)
1-2 Jimmy Hart (90)
Cards:
Eton Wick: Russell Quelch (YC, 65)
RS Basingstoke: none
Saturday 13th May 2000
Saturday 13th May 2000
Fleet Spurs 2 Vosper Thorneycroft 3
Hampshire League Division 1
At: Kennels Lane
Kick-off: 3-00 pm
Admission: none; Programme: none
Attendance: 20 (headcount)
Weather: warm and sunny
Fleet Spurs (red and blue stripes / blue / red): 1. G. Walker, 2. John Porter, 3. Pat Humphries, 4. D. Shephard, 5. M. Burke, 6. Stuart Head, 7. J. Cottrell, 8. R. Warren, 9. L. Ryan, 10. D. Winning, 11. D. Baker. Subs: 12. R. Taylor (for Baker, 82), 14. P. Drage (for Shephard, 66), 15. A. Jolly (for Head, 72).
Vosper Thorneycroft (green and navy blue stripes / navy blue / green and navy blue hoops): 1. D. Bowers, 2. M. Culverson, 3. A. Diaper, 4. A. Patteson, 5. J. Llewellyn, 6. A. J. Price, 7. Rob Thurston, 8. S. Brown, 9. Andy R. Price, 10. J. Hurst, 11. M. Moffatt. Subs: 12. M. White (for Culverson, 36), 14. D. Draper (not used), 15. F. Jackowbowski (not used).
Referee: Kevin Willey (Andover).
Goals:
0-1 Andy R. Price (42)
0-2 Andy R. Price (75)
1-2 L. Ryan (78)
2-2 L. Ryan (84)
2-3 M. Moffatt (90+1)
Cards:
None.
Fleet Spurs 2 Vosper Thorneycroft 3
Hampshire League Division 1
At: Kennels Lane
Kick-off: 3-00 pm
Admission: none; Programme: none
Attendance: 20 (headcount)
Weather: warm and sunny
Fleet Spurs (red and blue stripes / blue / red): 1. G. Walker, 2. John Porter, 3. Pat Humphries, 4. D. Shephard, 5. M. Burke, 6. Stuart Head, 7. J. Cottrell, 8. R. Warren, 9. L. Ryan, 10. D. Winning, 11. D. Baker. Subs: 12. R. Taylor (for Baker, 82), 14. P. Drage (for Shephard, 66), 15. A. Jolly (for Head, 72).
Vosper Thorneycroft (green and navy blue stripes / navy blue / green and navy blue hoops): 1. D. Bowers, 2. M. Culverson, 3. A. Diaper, 4. A. Patteson, 5. J. Llewellyn, 6. A. J. Price, 7. Rob Thurston, 8. S. Brown, 9. Andy R. Price, 10. J. Hurst, 11. M. Moffatt. Subs: 12. M. White (for Culverson, 36), 14. D. Draper (not used), 15. F. Jackowbowski (not used).
Referee: Kevin Willey (Andover).
Goals:
0-1 Andy R. Price (42)
0-2 Andy R. Price (75)
1-2 L. Ryan (78)
2-2 L. Ryan (84)
2-3 M. Moffatt (90+1)
Cards:
None.
Saturday 6th May 2000
Saturday 6th May 2000
Stafford Rangers 2 Solihull Borough 1
Dr Martens League Western Division
At: Marston Road
Kick-off: 3-00 pm
Admission: -; Programme:-
Attendance: 1893
Weather: -
So it took until the last game to secure the Championship but great to do it at Marston Road in front of another impressive crowd. Falling behind to an Andy Penny headed goal on 22 minutes, Paul Kiely then equalised on 40 minutes with an unstoppable first time 20-yard volley. Then, fittingly, Supporters Player of the Season Richard Mitchell netted the winner nine minutes from time, his 42nd goal of the season.
There was a real party atmosphere at Marston Road with promotion guaranteed and the Championship just one point away. Before the game, Nicky Law was named Managers Player of the Season and Richard Mitchell picked up the Supporters award ahead of Jason Smith and third-placed Ronnie Walker. Once the game kicked off, there was a quiet opening period until the visitors stunned all but a few of the 1,893 crowd. A free-kick on the right was headed in at the far post by former Rangers defender Andy Penny. Stafford drew level five minutes from the break. A cross from Jason Smith into the Solihull area was headed clear by Gary Knight straight to Paul Kiely stood unmarked on the edge of the area. He unleashed a powerful first time right foot first time volley which Richard Anstiss could only watch fly into the bottom right corner of the net. What a goal!
The second half was very much an end-to-end affair. A minute after the restart, Solihull's Robin Judd headed just wide of Richard Williams' right-hand post with the Rangers keeper desperately trying to get his fingertips to the ball. Chances were created at both end until Mitchell struck nine minutes from time. Tony Eccleston, on as substitute, got on the end of a Steve Jones cross. Anstiss could only block his short and Mitchell was there to fire home the loose ball from four yards out. This was his 35th goal in the League, equalling Len Anslow best post-war total way back in 1948/49. When the final whistle went, it didn't matter what Moor Green has done at Bedworth United (they won 4-1) as Rangers had more than the single point needed.
After the match, Leigh Everritt was presented with the Championship Shield and the players their winners medals but celebrations were cut short when a supporter collapsed on the pitch. Happily, he has recovered in hospital from a potentially life-threatening condition.
Stafford Rangers 2 Solihull Borough 1
Dr Martens League Western Division
At: Marston Road
Kick-off: 3-00 pm
Admission: -; Programme:-
Attendance: 1893
Weather: -
So it took until the last game to secure the Championship but great to do it at Marston Road in front of another impressive crowd. Falling behind to an Andy Penny headed goal on 22 minutes, Paul Kiely then equalised on 40 minutes with an unstoppable first time 20-yard volley. Then, fittingly, Supporters Player of the Season Richard Mitchell netted the winner nine minutes from time, his 42nd goal of the season.
There was a real party atmosphere at Marston Road with promotion guaranteed and the Championship just one point away. Before the game, Nicky Law was named Managers Player of the Season and Richard Mitchell picked up the Supporters award ahead of Jason Smith and third-placed Ronnie Walker. Once the game kicked off, there was a quiet opening period until the visitors stunned all but a few of the 1,893 crowd. A free-kick on the right was headed in at the far post by former Rangers defender Andy Penny. Stafford drew level five minutes from the break. A cross from Jason Smith into the Solihull area was headed clear by Gary Knight straight to Paul Kiely stood unmarked on the edge of the area. He unleashed a powerful first time right foot first time volley which Richard Anstiss could only watch fly into the bottom right corner of the net. What a goal!
The second half was very much an end-to-end affair. A minute after the restart, Solihull's Robin Judd headed just wide of Richard Williams' right-hand post with the Rangers keeper desperately trying to get his fingertips to the ball. Chances were created at both end until Mitchell struck nine minutes from time. Tony Eccleston, on as substitute, got on the end of a Steve Jones cross. Anstiss could only block his short and Mitchell was there to fire home the loose ball from four yards out. This was his 35th goal in the League, equalling Len Anslow best post-war total way back in 1948/49. When the final whistle went, it didn't matter what Moor Green has done at Bedworth United (they won 4-1) as Rangers had more than the single point needed.
After the match, Leigh Everritt was presented with the Championship Shield and the players their winners medals but celebrations were cut short when a supporter collapsed on the pitch. Happily, he has recovered in hospital from a potentially life-threatening condition.
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