Kids go free at Rangers
Stafford Rangers are offering free admission to all children under the age of 12 next season in a bid to boost gates.
Stafford Rangers are offering free admission to all children under the age of 12 next season in a bid to boost gates.
Children accompanied by a paying adult will get in for free at Marston Road in 2008-09 as Rangers look to improve attendances following relegation from the Blue Square Premier.
Gates swelled to almost 2,000 when Steve Bull was appointed but tailed off to under 1,000 as the club were relegated. Club secretary Mike Hughes said the decision had been taken to reward Rangers' loyal band of fans.
"To all fans, thank you for your continued support, and we hope to see you all back here next season, which commences on Saturday August 9," said Hughes.
Matchday admission is £11 for adults, £7 for concessions, and £5 for under-18s (proof of age will be required).
In addition, the concession rate will be applicable for full-time students and armed forces personnel on production of relevant ID cards. The cost of transferring to the main stand remains £2.
Season tickets in the stand cost £250 for adults and £173 for concessions, discounted to £225 and £155 respectively if bought before June 30. Terrace-only season tickets cost £210 for adults and £133 for concessions (£190 and £120 respectively before June 30), while membership of the vice-presidents club will cost £450.
Rangers boss Steve Bull is set to be reunited with his old Wolves team-mate Paul Simpson after confirming a friendly against League Two side Shrewsbury.
Town are at Marston Road on July 19 in the second of Rangers' pre-season friendlies as they look to bounce back with promotion from Blue Square North. Stafford kick off their preparations with a trip to Halesowen Town on July 16 before hosting League One side Walsall on July 23 and League Two outfit Port Vale on August 2.
Rangers' title-winning under-15s are seeking new players for their Lichfield League premier division season.
Trials, conducted by youth team manager Mick Hathaway and under-18s coach Tom Oldroyd, are being held on Saturday, June 14, at St Leonard's playing field.
Places should be booked by calling coach Richard Ellis on 07973 801 906.
Rangers won the league title, were runners-up in the cup and also won the De Wit 62 trophy in Holland.
