SEASON STARTS WITH A WIN
Monday 20th August 2007
by Ron Norris

Rangers’ under 18’s got the defence of their South East Conference League Championship off to a perfect start with a narrow victory over Peterborough United this weekend. 

Following the changes to the coaching system this summer that saw Joe Gallen depart it was all change for the under 18’s as Steve Brown took charge of his first competitive match.  

Playing a new look 4-3-3 formation, the side featured several of last years title winners including Chris Goodchild, Josh Ford, Danny Maguire, Romone Rose and James Folkes as well as younger lads stepping up from the under 16’s such as Ryan Myers, Antonio German and substitute Michael Wright.  

The R’s edged the tie 1-0 when last seasons top scorer, Rose, got off the mark for this campaign after half an hour. Rangers failed to extend their lead despite dominating play but will be well pleased to have got off to a winning start.  

Steve Brown was naturally delighted with the result.  

"Our midfield three worked tirelessly and the lads earned the victory through resilience, hard work and grit,” he said “it's always nice to start the season with a win and hopefully we can go on from here." 

Meanwhile Posh Boss Dave Robertson lamented the appallingly windy weather saying “The conditions were not great for us, but we did well under the circumstances. We were disappointed to concede the way we did, but there were definitely some good individual performances.”