Boss in shock departure

Stafford Rangers manager Phil Robinson has left the club after more than five and a half years in the post.

The former Wolves player said in a statement released before today's crunch home match against Northwich, that he was going woth the mutual consent of the board.

The club has had a bad start to the season and has been plunged into a cash crisis because of low gates due to the poor results, a glut of away games and an early exit from the FA Cup.

Robinson said: "I am desperately sad to leave the players behind and ask the Rangers fans to get behind them for the rest of the season, as they need you all.