Matt Elliott's call to Rangers fans

Stafford Rangers manager Matt Elliott has called for the town to flock to Marston Road and get behind the team for their vital last Saturday home game of the season.

Rangers' Blue Square North future could hinge on the outcome of their clash with Droylsden on a day where Stafford's nearest Premier League teams, Wolves and Stoke, are both out of action.

With that in mind, Elliott is hoping for a big gate and a hostile atmosphere for the visitors, as the team battle to get out of the relegation places.

Tuesday's visit of Eastwood closes out the home schedule before two away trips finish their season and a positive result on Saturday could be the game that saved Rangers' season.

Now the manager is hoping his battle cry will see the club better their biggest home gate of the season of 763, which came against local rivals AFC Telford in January.

Elliott said: "The fans have an influence and, although attendances have dipped of late, it would be lovely to get a big, vocal crowd.

"It would have a positive effect on the team and our season could depend on this one game. There's no getting away from it, Saturday is massive.

"It's going to take a big effort but it will be more than worth it, if we can achieve our target."

The heat is on Rangers going into Saturday's game at least a point to haul themselves to safety, after losing at Workington last weekend.

Nearest rivals Hyde also boast a better goal difference by four, but are away from home with a tough trip to Boston United.

It's nail-biting stuff and Elliott has warned the rollercoaster ride will go on until the end of the season.

He said: "Last weekend has certainly changed things but, as I have said before, there will be a few twists and turns and we have got to make sure we are strong enough to bounce back.

"It was never going to be plain sailing for the final run-in."