St Francis Rangers FC team

1st Team
Roy Staughton Member profile

Manager : Roy Staughton



Roy is in his 2nd spell with the club and did a fantastic job with the Reserves in 07/08 season winning the Sussex County League Reserve East Section. Took the reserves to the reserve cup semi-final and Vernon Wentworth Cup Final last season.

Promoted to 1st team Manager in May 2009

Previously played for Southwick, Burgess Hill Town, Haywards Heath, East Grinstead Town and Franklands Village.
Lee Saunders Member profile - no photo available

Coach : Lee Saunders

Assistant Manager
Simon Lehkyj Member profile

Captain : Simon Lehkyj

Simon was another the players to leave Franklands Village and join Rangers in 2004/2005.

He has always been a good goalkeeper but with continued hard training and coaching by Tim Edwards he is now one of the best in the league.

He has great handling, is good with the ball at his feet and dominates his box. Simon's consistent performances are worth at least 9 points a season.
Players
Andy Brown Member profile Andy Brown
A really bright prospect. Hard in the tackle, good on the ball and can player pretty much anywhere. Broke into the first team last season and scoring on his debut.
Elliott Butler Member profile Elliott Butler
One word - Magician.

Elliott is a fantastically gifted player who can player at full back, out wide or central midfield.

Fittest player in the club.
Calum Cannon Member profile Calum Cannon
Calum was a regular in the Youth set up last season and made a few appearances for the Reserves. A big season for Calum as he should start to push for more regular senior football whilst still being a major part of the youth set-up.
Matt Carruthers Member profile Matt Carruthers

Matt signed from Oakwood at the beginning of the season, he is a talented young defender who can play in any defensive position. Attending Chichester college he was selected for a England School boys trail at the age 17 Years. Taking part in a youth coaching scheme with Brighton, Matt is hoping to progress his football in many different aspects.

Martin Gainey Member profile Martin Gainey
Martin, a tenacious midfielder, has been with the club since its days in Div 3 of the county league. The school teacher lists one of his hobbies as expressing his opinion to match officials.
Russell Harris Member profile Russell Harris
With his looks defying his tender years, Rusty finished last season as 2nd top goalscorer for the reserves. With his pace and natural ability he should be pushing for a regular spot with the first team this season.
Ben Palmer Member profile Ben Palmer
Ben was part of the successfull Burgess Hill Youth team which won the treble in 04/05 and played for the Hillians the next season. Went on to play for Haywards Heath Town for a year then joined Rangers in July 2007 and became a first team regular. Ben's twin Sam followed him to Rangers the same season and they both really good lads who work hard.

Sam Palmer Member profile Sam Palmer
Sam is in his 2nd season with Rangers after joining from Lancing. He can play up front or our wide and has electric pace.

This season he has seen Sam put in some really good performances for the reserves and 1st teams and the goals are starting to come.

Can have a massive impact on a game with his pace and will cause defenders problems all day.
Geoff Pitcher Member profile Geoff Pitcher
Pitch is in his 2nd season with us and he brings the much needed experience to our very young squad.

Geoff has played most of his football as a professional with spells at Millwall, Watford and Brighton. He also played for Stevenage, Woking, Farnborough and Havant in the Conference.

Geoff has bags of ability and can run games and make it look easy. A really good influence for our young players.

Has had more clubs than Tiger Woods but still a great character in the dressing room.
James Westlake Member profile James Westlake
A young Mid - Field player, Joining from Burgess Hill Town where he managed to break into the first team squad.
Spending 4 years at Millwall academy from the early age of 9-13. James was then part of a very successful Oakwood Youth side, winning a  County Cup medal on two separate occasions.
Receiving 10 caps for his county at U18 football last season , James is now hoping to progress his adult football career to the same level.
Paul Whetstone Member profile - no photo available Paul Whetstone
Wets joined us in the July 2008 from local side Franklands Village. A forward with an excellent first touch. Paul scored some spectacular goals in the reserves last year and will be looking to push towards a first team spot this year.
Performance history
SeasonMatchesWonDrawnLost
All107321143
2008/20093916313
2009/20106615730
2010/20112110

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