Bramhall Rangers 4 Buxton Robins 11

"All that is valuable in human society depends upon the opportunity for development accorded the individual" - big brained, moustachioed German-Swiss bloke Albert Einstein.

Rangers had 6 for this week’s game. Mr T was supervising some underage drinking, Rascle was still suffering with a dodgy back and usual replacement Jim was deterred by the late KO time. Peter returned to the side after overcoming his bout of girly-ness. The opposition, we were reliably informed by Nev, consisted of a good portion of a team from a school he had previously taught at, and were pretty damn hot. Buxton Robins had made a decent start to the season but had surprisingly been beaten by Cheadle…must have been extenuating circumstances!

They were a very capable side and passed and moved the ball well. Rangers defended resolutely for a large portion of the first half but were un-done on a few occasions by a perfectly thread through ball with dissected the defence and left Belly exposed. After going 1-0 down the Rangers retaliated and equalised through Mini. He dispossessed the defender and with only the keeper to beat, slotted it home. Rangers never lost touch in the first half and despite conceding a few more coped well. Nev was eager to impress his former protégés and was solid at the back. Simple football was the order of the day and was carried out to effect mostly. Not afraid to pass the ball backwards or safely down the line Buxton Robins were frustrated.

Rangers did get another in the first half. Mini and Peter exchanged a fortunate one two and the ball broke to Pie who showed great composure to fire home his first of the season, and 37th for the Rangers. At half time it was 5-2 to the Robins but they clearly felt it should have been more. Belly had performed solidly in the first half, and being ever-present this season has helped him build confidence and get back into the groove. Peter, sporting a very snazzy grey t-shirt was struggling in the final third but was putting his weight around in other areas. Pie was having a much better game than last week which will please him. Shiz was enjoying the running battles and was more often coming out on top, beating the Robins for pace and power.

The second half started with a bang for the Rangers. Straight from KO, Buxton tried to thread a trademark ball through the defence. Mini intercepted the pass and although forced wide managed to squeeze a left footer under the keeper to make it 5-3. Robins were shaken, but during the half there superior skill shone through. Despite some good keeping and blocking they moved into a commanding lead. Peter was able to notch his 3rd of the season after some good closing down. Close to his man from a keeper throw out he pressured the defender into a mistake and finished cutely from a tight angle. Hopefully this will encourage Peter to stick tight and pressure the defenders in the future as it reaps rewards.

All but one of the Rangers goals came from pouncing on opposition mistakes, showing that when were exert pressure it has its benefits. Mini saw a long distance effort ricocheted off the post and numerous well hit shots well saved by the keeper. Nev also cam close when he was allowed to advance with the ball exchanged a pass with Pie and his shot was skewed just wide. Pie himself nearly scored a bizarre goal. A shot deflected off the back boards and then off the keepers head, only to trickle onto the bar and then over.

With 4 minutes to go, Mini subbed on to replace a tired Peter. Within moments he found himself in a shooting position but in winning the ball had managed to damage his glass ankle. Wanting to take the shot he steadied himself but the realisation that he couldn’t led to a slow motion sit on the floor. Limping off it was the last thing of note in the game, unless anything else happened when he wasn’t watching?

The final score was flattering on Buxton Robins who despite being the better side were frustrated by the Rangers chasing and harrying. They were not allowed to play the game they wanted too and probably had to work a little harder than they would have wanted.

Final score – Bramhall Rangers 4 Buxton Robins 11
Goals – Mini (2), Pie (1), Peter (1)

Nev goal watch - 42

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Bramhall Rangers 3 Eat My Goal 16

I thought I would dispense with the actual report this week, as to be honet I could cut and paste from any number of previous reports and it would read the same.

Instead I am going to try and offer some basic football advice which after 3-4 years of playing I would hope people would be able to put into practice. Remember, this isn't UEFA Pro-Licence stuff, but basic, simple things that should not be beyond 8 guys who play football and have done for 3-4 yrs. Also, I like to think I know a reasonable amount about football and how to play it so it may be worth listening.

In no particular order:

1. Say the name of the person you are passing the ball to, to let them know who it is going to and where it is going eg. "Mark! Down the boards!"

2. Call for the ball if you want it. If a person doesn't call, don't pass it to them...they obviously don't want it eg. "John, square it!"

3. Control the ball with one touch with the inside of your foot. After 4 yrs the ball should not be bouncing up around your hips or three yards away from you.

4. You must pass the ball as soon as you see the opportunity. Do not wait until the last possible minute as the margins for error increase significantly.

5. When you have passed the ball, do not stand still. Move into an area where you can receive the ball back. This isn't to play sexy football, but out of courtesy to your teammate in that they always have an outlet.

6. It is not a mistake/unacceptable to pass the ball backwards and "start again". Often this is the easy and sensible option.

7. Anywhere in the opposition half is fair game for a shot IMO. Yes there are few people on the team who are confident in their shooting, but our goals and decent efforts came from one touch and then shooting last night

8.If you are tired, but need to stay on due to lack of numbers, linger in defence rather than attack. If you can't get back don't go forward. We can try to soak up the pressure until we can make a sub.

9. If the ball goes overhead off the keeper, the boards or the floor it is STILL IN PLAY. We have known this rule for 3-4 years. Play to it.

10. Play to the whistle.

11. If it is there free kick let them worry about fetching the ball, you get into position and on your toes for the free kick.

12. If you aren't going to play in a game, let someone know earlier than half an hour before KO when they drive round to pick you up. It is an appauling expression of disrepect to your teammates and quite frankly just as unforgivable as any of the above.

This is not to say that I do all the above all the time, because I don't. But I like to think I do them 90% of the, and shouldn't be asking too much to ask.

In terms of next weeks game. Another thing I think we maybe need to look at changing is for Belly to have a stint outfield again. We can now regularly have 7-8 players each week so the ability to rotate players more freely will help thouse with poor fitness. Having a more comfortable/confident footballer outfield would benefit the team and hopefully give us more of a cutting edge.

Those are my thoughts, and as I say they are for everyone to work on, myself included.

I hope we can improve next week.

Final Score - Bramhall Rangers 3 Eat My Goal 16
Goals - Mini (2), Jim (1)

Nev goal watch - 41

Autumn 06 Fixtures

Up now. Up to date as of before tonights game. And if you go back through the archive you will notice that last seasons is up to date now too.

Anyway been disappointed reading the reports. Sounds like fairly poor fair on the whole. Well I am back tonight, and ready to rock and roll.

Up the Rangers...

Bramhall Rangers 3 Monkhouse Gladbach 12

You never quite know what you are going to get when you play Monkhouse Gladbach, as when they have their normal team out it is usually a good game and one in which the Rangers can prevail in. On the other hand when they get in three ringers like this game, it is very hard and somewhat unfair in that they reach a higher level.

Rangers had strength in numbers though this week. Jim returned for his second game and there were appearances for Nev returning after a few games out, and Mr T was able to make the trip. Shiz, back from his hols, was in the squad too.

The game didnt go too well for the Rangers as a combination of a lack of match practice, new squad members and generally being poor at football Rangers were second best all over the pitch. It wasnt long before they were staring down the barrel of a heavy defeat. Monkhouse scored four goals in quick succession to marhc into a comfortable lead. There were fears that there could be a repeat of the first game of the season which was a 10-0 defeat. Belly had a moment to forget when a seemingly harmnless effort from distance was palmed into the air, only for it to drop over Belly's head into the goal. Heads dropped.

However, before half time there was a very spirited fightback from the blues. Mini scored with a decent shot on the turn, evading the keeper at his near post. Then, amazingly, Peter passed the ball to Shiz who found it easy to score his first of the season from the centre of the goal. With the time ebbing away Jim notched his second in as many games. A long range effort megging the keeper to make it 4-3. Rangers went in at half time with a bit of confidence.

The game drifted away in the second half. Several defensive mix ups and poor tracking of men led to leaks in the defence. Belly was exposed and Monkhouse capitalised with clinical finishing. At times it was like headless chickens in defence.

The Ranger's were wasteful in front of goal too. Mr T fluffed a clear open goal when it was harder to miss, and Mini was guilty of missing the odd one on one. Peter failed to get too many shots away as he was dancing. Nev also fizzed in a good effort which just skimmed wide of the post. Mini rattled the bar with a powerful effort but ultimately it was defensive mishaps that cost the game.

Next week sees the return of Ranger's talisman Pie, and maybe Rascle depending on a fitness test. There could be 8 Ranger's for the game for the first time in a while.

Final Score - Bramhall Rangers 3 Monkhouse Gladbach 12
Goals - Mini (1), Shiz (1), Jim (1)

Nev goal watch - 40

Bramhall Rangers 5 Weekend Wanderers 8

"Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm." - cigar smoking British hero Sir Winston Churchill

There was a game in the past (can’t remember which one) when the world contrived to make it as difficult as possible for the Ranger’s. Amongst other things Mr T was stranded half way to Powerleague with a puncture. In the run up to this game against new boys Weekend Wanderers, expectations were high. Belly, Mr T, Mini, Peter and Rascle were all available and would be joined in the squad by Hedderz and Mini’s workmate Jim.

However, at 18:30, half an hour before the KO, things took a turn for the worst. Firstly, a call from Rascle to say that the buses were having a nightmare and none were travelling the direction of Powerleague…he would never get to the game in time despite being “well up for tonight’s match”. Scuppered by public transport. Although damaging to our chances it wasn’t the end of the world as we would still have 6…or would we?

On hanging up from Rascle, Mini noticed a new txt message from Mr T. It read like this, “I’m sat in heavy traffic on the way home from work. Accident on the Roscoe’s roundabout. V unlikely I will make 1st half”. Oh, goody! This was compounded by a text at just before KO elaborating slightly, “Should be back in Marp at 10 at a push”. This was sent at 18:50pm!! So 5 it would be, and that was only the start of the fun!

To compound the misery, WW lined up with 8 in the squad and looked a decent outfit. Although they had steadily made their way DOWN the leagues they were still a very capable side. It was important for the Rangers to get some goals this week and it started well. Hedderz and Jim combined down the right side to shift the ball across the edge of the area for Mini to stab home. The contest was very even, and BRFC were moving the ball around well. Hedderz, Mini and Jim were all comfortable on the ball and Peter was a willing runner. WW did grab a few goals as they broke Rangers down but never were the blues embarrassed.

A happy sight was that of Hedderz creaming home a powerful effort after a free kick lay off from Mini. His last goal had come in the winter ’05 season many months ago. Back on the goal trail!

Every outfield player was looking decent going forward and there was some superb football being played at times. Passing and moving was key and also if the Rangers failed to break through there was always an outlet in defence to keep possession and start again. Jim was able to notch a goal from an acute angle on the left of the area, with a sliced effort that the keeper probably should have done better with.

Half time came and it was 4-3 to the WW. During the half no fewer than 3 balls had been hoofed over the fence into the nettles at the back of the pitches. Rangers took these chances to take in the air and this break up in play was certainly helping.

During the second half Rangers found it a little harder as they tired, but were still difficult to breakdown. When the WW got some space they were showing they could finish very well, so cutting out the chances was important. Although Rangers did fall further behind, Peter made sure all the outfield players scored by finishing off a magnificent passing move involving all the players. Hedderz could have had a second too and teed the ball up perfectly from just inside the opposition half. Just as he swung to strike the ball, it was whipped away in a superb tackle…by Peter. He had nipped in and touched the ball away from Hedderz, giving possession back to the WW.

It was towards the end of the half that the Rangers slogan of “How do you like them apples!?!” came to life. Some youths, most probably with ASBO’s decided it would be funny to launch a few apples from behind the nettles directly onto our pitch. It started with a few smaller ones but after 5 minutes quite large tennis ball sized apples were raining in from all angles. Powerless to stop it the game had to go on, with serious risk to the players. A hit to the head would have caused a nasty injury. No-one was willing to go out to them as a WW player said last week the scallies had a pellet gun and were taking pot shots at players! Forget the cauldrons of fire that you get in Turkey and Macedonia! Powerleague is a hot bed of hooliganism!

Fortunately, no one was struck by a fruity bomb, however the play was disrupted. Mini was excellently dispossessed by a stray apple whilst advancing down the fence and Jim suffered a twist of the ankle when he trod on one trying to turn! Rangers have had some bizarre injuries in their time, but that was one of the weirdest! Again though, with players looking to the skies to protect themselves it broke up play sufficiently for the Rangers to be able to cope with the WW attacks. They never fully exploited the Rangers lack of players or options. Mini and Peter broke forward in the last few minutes and a square ball found Peter who dinked the ball over the advancing keeper. It was a nice finish to another good move.

Belly, in his second game back acquitted himself well and was back into the grove of his ice hockey style saves. He could do little about any of the goals and will be pleased to get another game under his belt. Hedderz was excellent and coped well despite not having played regularly for nearly a year and Jim will be a very good player to call on in the future.

Final score – Bramhall Rangers 5 Weekend Wanderers 8
Goals – Peter (2), Mini (1), Hedderz (1), Jim (1)

Summer 2006 Awards Summary

Here's how things panned out...

WHAT WE ALL CRAVE!!!

Despite a few of the Rangers being absent for the awards, there was a still a decent turnout for Shiz’s ceremony which was nicely conducted. Belly, Amy, Mini, Peter, Nev, Russ, Ann-Marie and Mr T turned out for the certificate giving which provided its usual humour and memorable quotes.

SHIZ GIVING PETER SOME TIPS AT THE MANGO LOUNGE.

Golden Boot
Clearing up the most obvious award first, Mini picked up the Golden Boot for netting 31 times in 12 games. Peter was 2nd with 14 and Pie in 3rd with 9.

MINI ACCEPTING THE GOLDEN BOOT.

MIP
Onto the more important awards now, and for Most Improved Player the voting was quite one sided. Shiz picked up a vote for moving from “defensive midfield to attacking winger in just one season” and “his cooling influence on the team is often spotted as he diffuses arguments”.

Nev got a vote for “improved stamina and wit”, but the run away winner with 5 votes was Rascle. The big defender was given such accolades as “always improving stamina and awareness on the pitch, and notched up a couple of goals”, “continues to develop as a player every game and will be even better when his fitness improves”, proved har to beat as a defender and got a couple of goals” A well deserved award I think we would all agree!

RASCLE TAUNTING THE MASSES! MOST IMPROVED PLAYER.

CTC
It is usually only a 2 horse race to see who will collect the Coco the Clown award. And what will come as a relief to Pie, it went to Peter this season, in as unanimous a vote possible of 6 to 1. Peter’s vote going to Pie “for losing it”.

Numerous, lengthy quotes were given for the reason’s why Peter yet again got it. “the defection of Piggy to the Canaries for a brief second when he unleashed a powerful shot on Mr T’s goal was true Coco, as were his two consecutive own goals”, “The beetle break-dance will go down in Ranger’s folklore…rumours that Piggy uttered the words “cop a load of this!” before he commenced the body popping have been unsubstantiated”, “his dancing around his own goal area when a simple pass would suffice. His 9.6km turning circle. No one brings more humour nor humiliation to the Ranger’s experience!”. Pie summed it up succinctly with “As usual, f*cking annoying!”

A DISAPPOINTED PETER RECEIVES COCO.

Sicknote
Another award that has become distinctly one sided is the Sicknote award, and yet again no surprises as to the recipient. Belly collected the award with 4 votes. “Suggest a prosthetic, other teams have fielded them in the past”, “his knee obviously”. With two appearances already in the new season will Belly finally get this monkey off his back?

BORING, BORING BELLY! SICKNOTE AGAIN.

Nev got two votes despite only missing one game in about 3 seasons. Reasons were “I’m not voting Belch again!” and “Nev because of his black and blue toes. Yeah, it’s a shit choice, but anyone but Belly!”.

And with just the one vote was Shiz. “A chiropractor? You big sissy!”


OHW
The One Hit Wonder award was shared by 3 Ranger’s with 2 votes each.

The spare vote was for Hedderz, as “the 3 seconds he stayed on for he was pretty good against CUT”.

Pie collected his award for the evening for “his shot from distance that took a deflection and went in to make his hat-trick”, and “Mini has done it, Lifey has done it, so have Hedderz and Peter…hell even Shiz has done it! No, not perform cunnilingus on a midget…but scoring a hat-trick for the Rangers!

The absent Dr H collected a surprise award maybe, for “one appearance this season…with a post Markstock hangover!”. Mr T collected the award on his behalf.

MR T ACCEPTS ONE HIT WONDER ON BEHALF OF DR HOLLAND.

And the final recipient was Peter. “Piggy gets my vote for being the only Ranger to shoot at his own net! Albeit, and thankfully so, just the once” and “his attempt to score the most blatant own goal of all time”. So in truth, Peter collected this award for exactly the same reasons as Coco the Clown! Amazing scenes at the Ranger’s awards! Scandal erupts!

PETER GETS A OHW AWARD FOR THE SAME THING AS COCO. BIZARRE!

RHSCTA
The most bizarre award of the evening was the Rick Holland Sponsored Crunching Tackle Award. No-one picked up 2 votes “the reason why we do shit in a season because we don’t tackle and concede lots of goals!” the strong reasoning. Amy was no-one, so to speak!

WELL DONE NOBODY!

No-one was joint winner with Mini was joint winner for “the game against Slim Jims that started all the antics…they weren’t happy afterwards!”

MINI PRESENTED WITH CRUNCINMG TACKLE AWARD BY THE MASTER OF CEREMONIES.

Rascle, Mr T and Nev also collected 1 vote each…the latter being summarised by “his pit-bull face that he pulls before launching into questionable tackles that go un-punished!”. Rascle was praised for “swivelling in a Seagal like move to trip them!”

POTS
Mini just pipped Shiz to this award by 3 votes to 2 for Player of the Season. The reasons were given as “goals really”, and “easily the best player “, although “harder to pick this year reflecting the improvements other players have made”.

IS THIS THE SAME PIC AS ABOVE? DEJA VU, AS MINI COLLECTS PLAYER OF THE SEASON!

Shiz was praised for “best emulating a professional footballer with PRIVATE healthcare” and being “one of the most consistent players and has put in some really good performances this season”.

Nev and Pie got one vote each, the former for “always giving 110% and a never say die attitude…always comes off the pitch wanting to have done better”. The latter got his vote for “9 goals this season…his fitness has improved that much…his passion is there….encapsulates Quomodo Illa Poma Amatis!”

ALMA
The final and most prestigious award is the Anton Lowe Memorial Award was handed on to Mr T this year for some sterling performances in goals. Shiz gave his reasons as.

MR T IS AWARDED THE COVETED ANTON LOWE MEMORIAL AWARD! CONGRATS MR T!

• Some shocking defending has been witnessed…even friendly fire. It’s one mans job to mop up the mess we make.
• Defensive commands have come along enormously, helping give defenders a 3rd eye!
• Never afraid to put the Family Jewels on the line…show me another Ranger’s player willing to do that.

OH DEAR :(

All in all it was a very good ceremony and some well received awards. This season has started with a mixed bag and some old faces returning. How will the votes be cast next time round? Only time will tell!

ANTON IS VANDELISED! SHOCKING! SHOW SOME DAMN RESPECT!

Ranger's All Over The World!

The map has exploded with clusters of hits appearing all over the globe.

Noticeable new entrants are Hawaii to the far left. The Island state, enjoying sun, sea, sand and sexy football courtesy of they boys in blue!

As expected Bangkok in Thailand has taken a hit. Pie stopping off at an internet cafe to keep updated with the breaking news. Will the Ranger's become a phenomenon with the ladyboys! Only time will tell!

Sydney has opened its shores to the Ranger's fans too, the Australian hotspot will be looking to build its fanbase. Now that Steve Irwin is dead, the Ozzie's have nothing else to be pround of! The second hit on the penal colony seems to fall on Adelaide. Not entirely sure why this is as it has not been visited by Pie, but word of mouth is a powerful tool.

It loos like the Official Laos Bramhall Ranger's Supporters Club is up an running too, which will be a relief to its members. A hit south of Bang Kok seems to tally with the capital of Laos, Phnom Pehn.

The Gopsel of BRFC is spreading like wildfire in the USA! Hits have appeared in New York, Cleveland and a smattering in inland cities such as Cincinati and Pittsburgh.

Maybe Pie's dream has come true and Will Smith has become an honorary Ranger! "Miami, my second home!" - his first being Powerleague of course! The costal city has seem some Ranger's action!

Moving west, Houston and Dallas in the Deep South are proving avid Ranger's followers, as are the population of Los Angeles.

Could the Ranger's Revolution growing support in the Latio States? The border of the USA and Mexico have seen hits, emcompassing San Diego and maybe a town called Yuma just over the Mexican border! Central America is dancing to the beat of the Ranger's.

Worryingly, a cluster has appeared whch seems to cover either the UAE, Oman or even Iran. Which country it is not too clear, but what is clear is that Ranger's could be effecting the stability of the middle east! And they have enough problems of their own without a crap 5-a-side football team!

As yet South America is untouched and Africa remains virgin territory for the Ranger's. Deep, central Russia has so far eluded the grip, as has Canada.

Surely it's only a matter of time!

Bramhall Rangers 0 Puss In Boots 10

"I worked hard all my life for this.Those who say I don't deserve anything, that it all came easy, can kiss my arse." - Argie fatboy druggie Diego Maradona.

It looks like the Rangers didn’t turn up for this game, the score line suggests as much. In fact, the few Rangers’ that were in the country and fit (as in not crippled by injury rather than the bodies of Greek gods!), turned up to play Puss in Boots in what was a quite one sided game. The story of the day was the return to action of Belly. After 8 months on the sidelines, Belly made only his 36th appearance for the blues, 33 games after his last against The White Russians in a 14-8 defeat in the 1st game of 2006! Wanting to test the knee, Belly started in an outfield position for the first time since an 11-3 victory over Cheadle Utd as far back as 09/06/2005…when men were men, footballers wore short shorts and playing football for the Rangers was still new and exciting! He was joined outfield by Peter, Mini and Rascle and Mr T retained the gloves. It was 5 against 7 for squad size and would prove to be thankless task. Mr Shiz was spectating after visits to the chiropractor (some sort of sex doctor we think!), Nev nursing an ankle injury and Pie was on a scouting mission in Australia for the next Mark Viduka or Vas Kaligaracos!

Rangers started the game well, and Belly was off like a rat up a drain pipe for the first two minutes. Then he was too tired so had to swap with Mr T in goal. It was an inauspicious start to the game as Belly had literally chased the ball down straight from the kick and then nearly passed out with exhaustion. If you think I’m exaggerating I’m not, I’m really not! Still, the stamina of Mr T and Belly in goal proved to improve the Rangers defensive capabilities. Mr T, who himself hadn’t played an outfield game since a defeat against The Griswalds in Spring showed no rustiness as he slotted nicely in behind Mini and Peter (oh, sailor!). Rascle, showing excellent fitness was coping well after weekly bouts of badminton proved he likes to bash cocks! (Naughty!).

The inevitable did occur after maybe 6-10 minutes when the PIB managed to edge in front. Rangers were defending solidly but with little outlet or ability to hold the ball upfront it kept coming straight back. At half time the game was 4-0 but, were it not for some excellent blocking by all the team and Belly making some decent saves it could have been more. Probably unlucky not to score everyone in the team hit the wood work at least once. Mini did have the ball in the net at one point, a shot rebounding off the boards’ over head height and Mini leapt to nod it in the bottom corner! Mini’s weak ankles were prominent as he crumbled in a couple of 50/50 challenges but he was disappointed not to be awarded a free kick for a knee high challenge midway through the first half. Mr T was in the mix and took a solid looking strike in the midriff and the trademark “ooooommmmpphhhh!” reverberated around Powerleague.

It was probably the second half in which most of the Rangers chances came. As PIB pushed on sensing blood, a little more space opened up and a few more chances were created by the Rangers. The PIB keeper was in fine form parrying away a number of Mini and Peters efforts. Rascle also found himself with a scoring opportunity but was unable to convert. Peter was looking for the perfect goal, and took one too many touches on a few chances. However, he did manage to force some excellent saves with great first time efforts and snap shots. All in all it was an improved performance from Peter, who had taken on board some of the advice from Mr Shiz and Mini.

Defensively, all the Rangers could be proud of their performances. Some excellent tracking of men to cut out passing opportunities and prevent scoring chances. Rascle and Mr T were excellent at this and Peter and Mini were pegged back into defence too restricting the attacking opportunities.

Moving in to the last few minutes and the PIB were comfortably 10-0 in front. Mini got a lucky ricochet and was through one on one with a chance to salvage some pride. As with the theme of the game he shot wide, but his momentum carried him through where he collided awkwardly with the onrushing goal keeper. Both lay in identical poses on the floor holding their ankles as the ball broke free. Mr T had an open goal to score and directed the ball towards the net. Rascle rose in glee with a shout of “Mark!”, and all seemed to stop to watch the ball move toward its target! “Clunk”…the ball struck the post for the umpteenth time in the game for the Rangers. Margins in football can be cruel sometimes, as numerous PIB goals had been scored in off a post so that made it harder to accept. As the game restarted from the keeper, the final whistle went with Mini trying to run off the injury.

Next week will see a similar team face new boys Weekend Wanderers in a 19:00pm KO. The Ranger’s need to get a few goals to start the season and put this game behind them.

Final score – Bramhall Rangers 0 Puss in Boots 10
Goals - N/A

NB. Rangers awards tonight at the Mango Lounge @ 19:30pm. Come round to Shawcross St before hand if you like!

*****AUTUMN 2006 – THURSDAY DIVISION 6 FIXTURES******

31/08/06 v Puss in Boots (21:30pm)
07/09/06 v Weekend Wanderers (19:00pm)
14/09/06 v Monkhouse Gladbach (20:30pm)
21/09/06 v Brazilians (20:00pm)
28/09/06 v Buxton Robins (21:00pm)
05/10/06 v Omatha (21:30pm)
12/10/06 v Cheadle Utd (19:00pm)
19/10/06 v Puss in Boots (20:30pm)
26/10/06 v Weekend Wanderers (22:00pm)
02/11/06 v Monkhouse Gladbach (20:30pm)
09/11/06 v Brazilians (21:00pm)
16/11/06 v Buxton Robins (21:30pm)
23/11/06 v Omatha (21:00pm)
30/11/06 v Cheadle Utd (21:00pm)

For your diaries!