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Middx Cup Third Round Info

(Thursday September 14th 2006)

Headstone’s pre-season has been turbulent to say the least, any indication of a smooth transition into the team’s 10th season have been quashed over the last month and a half. OMH predicts what effect this may have on the season to come.

THE GOOD?

A smart performance in a friendly against Woodlands  United, from the Intermediate Division, has shown that amongst all the selection issues Rangers are looking good for the start of the season.

Three additions have been made to the squad, with the possibility of one more.
 
   
THE BAD?

Matt Wheeler (knee), Gary Allen (abdomen), Paul Rossodivita (Knee), Andy Carr (arm), Ben Aitken (leg) and new signing Carl Grayson (back) are all injured. Paul Dutton, Olly Cotton and James Chandler have all joined the list more recently.

The first friendly ended up with further injuries and a soft 3-0 defeat.

Lack of numbers for training and for games has tested the club to the limit already

 
 
 
THE UGLY? Player politics was to be the topic for much of August. After a dispute with the club over it’s policies. Former Assistant Manager and current Coach Dave Reynolds resigned and midfielder Nick Reynolds was released
 
   
THE CHANGES?

The first change for the new campaign was decided at the AGM. Phil Crowcroft was voted in as the new Assistant Manager after Dave Reynolds stepped down due to work commitments.

Months of speculation was ended, at the end of season awards do, as Richard Clarke was named the new Team Captain.

Later the same evening Manager Geoff Wheeler and club Secretary James Wheeler were awarded honorary positions for all their hard work over the last 10 years. Geoff was made Life President and James was made Life Vice-President

Paul Dutton was awarded the role of Club Captain after his decision to step down from the First Team Captaincy.

The only other change was in the back room staff, Paul Rossodivita agreed to fill the Social Secretary role vacated by James Chandler.
 
 
THE SIGNINGS? Gary Alford, Carl Grayson the return of Steve Wale and possibly Don Ellam show Ranger’s strong ambition for the coming season

 
 
THE DEPARTURES?

Dave and Nick Reynolds have gone (see above)

Sadly James Clarke confirmed that due to working commitments he no longer saw any reason to continue playing and retired indefinitely.
 
THE LEAGUE?

Rangers are usually slow out of the trap, but a decent off season performance against Woodlands United has shown themselves to be in some form.

Prediction: Top Three
THE CUPS?

A good run in one of the cups is not out of the question, they certainly have the team to do it.

Predictions: Jack Walker – early round exit

                    League Trophy – early round exit

                     Middlesex Cup – Final not beyond them
 
THE RIVALS? AFC Harrow & Greenford Celtic should be up there in the league, but everyone wants to beat Headstone Manor and some of their former team mates.
PLAYERS TO WATCH?

Nick Wale is always one to watch, he’ll be looking to get into double figures for goals.

 The most interest will be centred around new signings Gary Alford and the return of Steve Wale to see what they can bring into the midfield.
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Article by Paul Jarvis (website writer)

jarvo69@hotmail.com

 

Middx Cup Third Round Info

(Thursday September 14th 2006)

Headstone Rangers today confirmed their squad numbers for the coming season. New signings Gary Alford, Carl Grayson and Steve Wale will wear 25, 27 and 34 respectively.

 

1 James Hamer
2 Simon Reynolds
3 Duncan Buttle
4 Paul Dutton
5 Richard Dutton
6 Paul Jarvis
7 Andy Carr
8 James Dutton
9 Olly Cotton
10 Matt Wheeler
11 Matt Rogers
12 Gary Allen
14 Phil Crowcroft
15 Mark Liggins
16 James Wheeler
18 Richard Clarke
20 Nick Wale
21 Jamie Larner
22 Phil Jarvis
23 Ben Aitken
25 Gary Alford
26 Alan Hunter
27 Carl Grayson
29 Paul Rossodivita
32 Dave Morren
33 James Chandler
34 Steve Wale
79 Ajay Ghelani

Middx Cup Third Round Info

(Thursday September 14th 2006)

Former Headstone Rangers midfielder Steve Wale has re-signed for the club after a four year absence.

Steve made his debut against SFC Wealdstone in September 1999 and he went on to make a further 35 appearances scoring six times. He left the club at the end of 2001 / 02 season.

Steve goes straight into the squad for our opening league game at Rayners Lane 2001 on Sunday.

Article by James Wheeler (Website Editor)

james.wheeler80@ntlworld.com

 

Middx Cup Third Round Info

(Thursday August 24th 2006)

Headstone Rangers football club are pleased to announce the signing of midfielder Gary Alford. Gary, who used to play junior and reserve football for Hayes was signed after discussions between himself and James Wheeler were conducted in Italy while both attended the wedding of new Rangers captain Richard Clarke.

Gary, a lifelong friend of Clarkey and James Chandler said he was 'very excited' at signing for the Rangers.

 

Article by James Wheeler (Website Editor)

james.wheeler80@ntlworld.com