Racing Club Warwick Programme: Paget Rangers

THE RACERS

Racing Club Warwick
v Paget Rangers
KO 3.00pm 27th August 2018

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CLUB INFO

Club Address:
Racing Club Warwick Football Club
Townsend Meadow
Hampton Road
Warwick
Warwickshire
CV34 6JP

Website: www.rcwfc.co.uk

Club Officials
Chairman: Gary Vella
Vice Chairman: Phil Haycock
Football Secretary: Pat Murphy
Club Secretary: Kevin Walsh
Treasurer: Rob Horley
Committee: Ruth Vella, Tim O’Hare, Debi O’Hare, Adam Elswood,
Ryan Goode
Trustees: John Bentley, Clive Hobday, Surj Hunjan

CHAIRMAN’S THOUGHTS - GARY VELLA

Well, what a result on Saturday! After a poor first half the mood in the
clubhouse was very subdued but everyone knew that if we lifted our game
to anywhere near what we were capable of we would get a result. The
second half was superb.

The roar when that winner went in was worth every second of blood
sweat and tears taken to get this club back on the map for me. It was
clear to see what it meant to everybody and we must take these great cup
occasions into the league which is our real target this year. It was great to
have Knighty back on the pitch for us and he looked very dangerous in
that second half.

SECRETARY’S THOUGHTS - PAT MURPHY

Good afternoon. Here we go again as we’re back to league duty, today we
welcome to Hampton Road Paget Rangers FC.
Paget are now playing at Sutton Coldfield Town’s ground.

Last Tuesday saw us draw 2-2 at home to Cadbury Athletic with a late goal
from Wade Malley rescuing a point. On Saturday we faced Malvern Town
in the the FA Cup preliminary round, during a lacklustre first half we fell
behind when a long ball split the defence and allowed there forward to
score. However, a rejuvenated Racers dominated the second half and had
countless chances but finally got on the score sheet with a header from
Richard Powell. After that the Racers laid siege to the Malvern goal and
were finally rewarded when substitute Gerard McGahey turned in one of
the many chances and we nearly scored again when a Henry Leaver shot
was tipped on to the bar by the Malvern keeper.

Next Saturday we are in cup action again when we entertain Pegasus Jun-
iors in the FA Vase.

KEEP THE FAITH

VIEW FROM THE INSIDE - SCOTT EASTERLOW

It was a memorable day for the lads and everyone at the club on Saturday. Another
come back which we had to produce to advance to the next round and although
we should take confidence from it, we also have to analyse the negatives in the 1st
half especially.

We seem to be in a bit of a routine at the minute of starting slow - something I
refuse to accept as the manager and one of the things we spoke about after the
game. For 90 minutes we need to be full to the boards and be running when other
sides are walking; we completely dominated the second half on Saturday but ability
on the ball isn’t enough alone - you have to earn the right to play.

We turned the the game on Saturday because after the break we had more en-
deavour to get forward, break the lines and we showed more determination than
them in the 50/50 situations. We need to deliver for 90 minutes today if we are to
beat today’s visitors.

SEAN CASTLETON

Why do you play for Racing Club Warwick?
I’ve known Scott a while and he asked me a couple of times to come over.
After meeting with him and Clarkey, I decided to commit for this season.

Who is the best player you’ve played with?
I’d probably say Craig Herbert who was captain at Rugby when I came
through the youth team.

If you’re not in good form what can you do on the pitch to in-
fluence things?
I’ve been in that situation a couple of times at half time so far! Sometimes
you just need someone to tell you. We’ve managed to turn it round in the
second half anyway.

What drives you to get up and train in the freezing cold and
rain?
Nothing, glad we haven’t got to that point yet.

Who’s the joker in the dressing room?
There’s a few to be fair. The banter is good but tough to single one person
out as the joker.

What team do you support, other than Racing of course?
Aston Villa

What’s your favourite position?
Centre half

How do you think Warwick will do this season?
I think we will be up there challenging for the league and hopefully a couple
of decent cup runs. Not had the ideal start in the league so need to get a run
of wins together.



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FIXTURES AND RESULTS

DATE KO OPPONENTS H/A W/L/D SCORE
Tues, 10th July 7.45pm Leamington FC (friendly)
Sat, 14th July 4.00pm Black Country Rangers (friendly) HL 0-2
Tues, 17th July 7:00pm Coventry Plumbing (friendly)
Sat, 21st July 3:00pm Coventry United (friendly) A W 1-3
Tues, 24th July 7:45pm Rugby Town (friendly)
Fri, 27th July 7:45pm Coventry Sphinx (friendly) A W 0-4
Sat, 4th Aug 3:00pm Lichfield City (league)
Tues, 7th Aug 7:45pm Stapenhill FC (league) H W 4-0
Sat, 11th Aug 3:00pm Coleshill Town (FA Cup)
Sat, 18th Aug 3:00pm Heath Hayes (league) H D 0-0
Tues, 21st Aug 7:45pm Cadbury Athletic (league)
Sat, 25th Aug 3:00pm Malvern Town (FA Cup) A W 0-1
Mon, 27th Aug 3:00pm Paget Rangers (league)
Sat, 1st Sept 3:00pm Pegasus Juniors (cup) AL 4-3
Sat, 8th Sept 3:00pm Nuneaton Griff (league)
Sat, 22nd Sept 3:00pm Coventry Copsewood (league) H W 7-0
Sat, 29th Sept 3:00pm Rocester (league)
Sat, 6th Oct 3:00pm Heather St John’s (league) H W 4-3
Sat, 13th Oct 3:00pm NKF Burbage (league)
Sat, 20th Oct 3:00pm Chelmsley Town (league) A W 2-5
Sat, 27th Oct 3:00pm Studley (league)
Sat, 3rd Nov 3:00pm Littleton (league) H D 2-2
Sat, 10th Nov 3:00pm Brockton (league)
Sat, 17th Nov 3:00pm Atherstone (league) A W 1-2
Sat, 24th Nov 3:00pm Cadbury Athletic (league)
Sat, 1st Dec 3:00pm Uttoxeter Town (league) H
Sat, 8th Dec 3:00pm Leicester Road (league)
Sun, 16th Dec 3:00pm Leicester Road (league) H
Sat, 22nd Dec 3:00pm Hinckley AFC (league)
Wed, 26th Dec 3:00pm Paget Rangers (league) H

Sat, 5th Jan H

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3:00pm Coventry Copsewood (league) A

AWAY TEAM - PAGET RANGERS FC

The club was established in 1938 by pupils of Paget Road School in Erdington, Birmingham and was
accepted into the Intermediate Division of the Birmingham Juvenile Organisation Committee. In their
first two seasons Paget enjoyed instant success, winning the league title on both occasions; however
the outbreak of the 2nd World War brought a halt to progress. Following the outbreak of peace,
Paget joined the Birmingham Youth and Old Boys AFA, before moving to the Central Amateur League
in 1949 and then the Worcestershire Combination (now Midland Combination) in 1950.

In 1951 Paget Rangers purchased a site on Springfield Road in Walmley for a cost of £550. Springfield
Road was to be Paget’s home for the next 42 years. The 1950s was a decade of consolidation for The
Bears, before experiencing their first major success in 1960 when a unique quadruple was achieved.
Paget won the Midland Combination League Title, The Midland Combination League Cup, The Bir-
mingham Junior Cup and the Sutton Coldfield Charity Cup. Paget went on to retain the league title
again in 1961. Further success followed in 1967 when Paget Rangers defeated Alvechurch to win the
Midland Combination League cup (Alvechurch had beaten Paget in the previous year’s final). In 1970
Paget won the Midland Combination Premier Division for the third time, following that success with a
second-place finish in 1971.

In 1971 the club erected floodlights at Springfield Road, becoming the first Midland Combination
club to have floodlights in the process. The switching on of the lights was marked by a visit of Aston
Villa to Springfield Road, drawing a crowd in excess of 2000.
Paget Rangers won their 4th Midland Combination League Cup in 1983 and a 5th success soon fol-
lowed in 1986, earning Paget Rangers a place in the Southern League for the first time. Unfortunate-
ly a mass exodus of players following the departure of manager Eddie Caulfield to local rivals Sutton
Coldfield Town undermined the club’s progress and after one season in the Southern League the club
was relegated to the West Midlands (Regional) League.

Paget adapted to life in the West Midlands (Regional) League and achieved a top half finish in all
but one season between 1988 and 1994. The highest place achieved during this period was a
second-place finish in 1992, when Gresley Rovers won the title. Success was achieved in the League
Cup however in 1992, when Paget Rangers defeated Gresley Rovers in a thrilling final. The club also
reached the final of the League Cup in both 1993 and 1994, but finished as runners-up on both
occasions.

In 1993 Paget Rangers sold their Springfield Road ground for housing development for a fee believed
to be in excess of £1.4million. Whilst a site for a new home was sought Paget Rangers began a
groundshare agreement with local rivals Sutton Coldfield Town.

In 1994, following league restructuring, Paget were elected as founder members of the new Midland
Football Alliance. Paget won the inaugural championship in 1994/95 by a twelve-point margin from
Hinckley Athletic to once again achieve promotion to the Southern League Midland Division.

The 1994-95 season was an outstanding season for Paget as in addition to claiming the Midland
Football Alliance Championship, they won the Lord Mayor of Birmingham’s Charity Cup when beat-
ing Moor Green in the final, and finished as runners-up in the Staffordshire Senior Cup to Stoke City.
The same season saw them reach the semi-final of the Birmingham Senior Cup, thus enjoying their
best ever run in the competition which included a 2–1 victory over Coventry City in the quarter final.
However, they were beaten by Aston Villa but not before putting on a spirited performance at Villa
Park.

In all, throughout the 1994/95 season, a total of five Southern League Clubs were beaten in various
cup competitions. The first season in the Southern League was an instant success, with a 5th-place
finish, including memorable victories over both Tamworth and run-away leaders Nuneaton Borough.
In fact Paget Rangers were top at Christmas, but the sale of star striker Ian Bennett and midfielder
David Campbell to Leicester United undermined any hopes of a second successive promotion.
After 5 seasons ground sharing with Sutton Coldfield Town, Paget moved to their new home at
Vale Stadium, Castle Vale, for the start of the 1998/99 season. This moved proved to be a disaster.
The expected increase in attendances didn’t materialise, the new pitch was prone to flooding and
boardroom disagreements due to the inheritance of £1.4m caused the team to struggle both on and
off the pitch.
The Club continued to battle on valiantly in the Southern League Western Division for two more
seasons before the seemingly inevitable relegation occurred at the end of the 2000–01 season. As
the season was drawing to a close, a mass exodus of players due to the withdrawal of any financial
support saw several youth team players see action. Their spirit and effort was not enough to help
Paget avoid relegation to the Midland Alliance, but four wins from their final six games meant Paget
avoided bottom spot.

Paget’s first season back in the Midland Football Alliance saw further off field tribulations affect the
composition of the team. Once again youth featured prominently as the Bears attempted to stabilise
in new surroundings. Paget achieved a solid mid-table position in their first season back in the Mid-
land Alliance, however the club resigned at the end of the season and subsequently folded. The club’s
final game was at home to Barwell on 23 April 2002. Paget won the game 3–1.

In 2011 lifelong Paget Rangers supporter Matthew Dainty set about reforming the club. After 18
months of planning Paget’s application to the Midland Combination for the 2012/13 season was
rejected, thus meaning the Bears had to join the Birmingham AFA where they were placed in Division
2. Again, much like the original club Paget enjoyed instant success winning the Birmingham & District
AFA Senior Cup at the first attempt, Paget defeating Athletic Sparkhill in a thrilling final 6–5. In total
three Premier Division clubs were defeated in the competition. Paget also came top of their league,
pipping second-place Aston Reserves by a few points, to secure the AFA Division 2 title, and a double
haul in their first season back.

For the 2013/14 season Paget’s application to the Midland Combination was successful and the
club was placed in Division 3. Despite establishing a twelve-point lead by Christmas, the Bears were
eventually caught and overtaken by eventual champions Kenilworth Town and runners-up Coventry
United. 3rd place however, was sufficient to see the club promoted to the Midland Football League
2nd Division for the 2014/15 season. Paget also reached the final of the Smedley Crooke Memorial
Cup in 2013/14, going down by 4 goals 1 against Bromsgrove Sporting at their Victoria Road ground
in front of a crowd of 408.

After consolidating during the 2014/15 season, Paget enjoyed a more successful season in 2015/16,
securing a 4th place finish in the Midland Football League Second Division, which included a 15 game
unbeaten run in the latter part of the season.
2016/17 Season Paget enjoyed a more successful season after gaining promotion as champions of
Division 2. This was followed by winning the Les James Challenge Cup at the home of Walsall FC,
against Redditch Borough.

CLUB NEWS

The Youth team face Nottingham FC at home on Wednesday.
The academy team looks very strong this year and pre-season is
going well as they gear up for the National U19 league and the
college leagues.
The new football pitch-side clubhouse is due to open soon and
we are just putting up the football pennants and memorabilia.
Our training surface is still on course and the grass layer is ready
to be installed next week. Exciting times!

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PLAYER STATS Appearances
Bench Unused
Bench
Captain
Goals
Opp Player of
the Match

1. Ryan Young 1 5
2. Neil Stacey 1
3. Callum Bell 2
4. Sam Beasley
5. Trea Bertie 3
6. Ryan Billington 4
7. Sean Castleton 5
8. Rheece Cleary
9. Luke Cole 5 2
10. Michael Ellis 1 12 1
11. Joe Smith 1 11
12. Khalil Harrison
13. Ronee Hendricks 12
14. Martin Hutchcox
15. Henry Leaver 12
16. Ben Mackey 35
17. Wade Malley 4 11
18. Gerard McGahey 1 43
19. Marc Passey 51
20. Adam Knight 1
21. Richard Powell 21
22. Alex Price 41
23. Ross Quartermaine
24. Martin Slevin 22
25. Scott Turner 5
26. Charlie Bannister 5 21
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TODAY’S OFFICIALS

Referee: Fabio Greenwood
Assistants:
David Leary Chris Pemble

TODAY’S TEAMS V Paget Rangers

RCWFC Colours Yellow and Black
Manager
Gold and Black Assistants Jason Lanns
Coaches
Scott Easterlow Scott Prime
Physio
Tony Clarke Gavin Allers
Kurt White
Shannon Kincade
Mick Talbot
Ryan Young
Neil Stacey Josh Benton
Sam Beasley Conal Dowling
Callum Bell Kallum Powell
Ryan Billington Rioual Kousseba-Bakala
Sean Castleton Callum Mallett
Rheece Cleary Luke Hennessy
Luke Cole Reece Beacon
Michael Ellis Dean Crowley
James Footman
Khalil Harrison Taylor Byrne
Martin Hutchcox Aaron O’Neill
Henry Leaver Craig Gasiewski
Ben Mackey
Wade Malley Billy Fagg
Gerard McGahey Myles Brown
Marc Passey
Elliott Powell Craig Evans
Richard Powell Nathan Corry
Alex Price Dean Morris
Ross Quartermaine
Martin Slevin Curtis Shiels
Joe Smith Warren Brooks
Adam Knight
Jack Moss
Karl Walker
Ryan Walker
Jack Gibson
Nathan McBean
David Yonwin

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