HOOLE RANGERS FC


Youthful additions bring added strength to Rangers’ squad


FOLLOWING a long layoff due to the bad weather at the end of last year the season kicked off again in January. The first two Hoole Rangers FC 1st team fixtures played in January were representative of the season so far, with a fantastic 5-1 win in the Challenge cup against West Cheshire side Upton AA Reserves, followed by the worst display of the season, losing on penalties after extra time against Chester and District Division 2 side Uberlube in the Senior cup. In the other games played to-date we suffered a 1-0 defeat by current league leaders Kelsall, the goal coming in the last five minutes of a closely contested game, and a 9-3 victory over Crossways. After the signing of nine new players over the Christmas period, Hoole Rangers FC reserves used their January fixtures as trials, looking at how the new players can gel with the existing squad. Despite losing three games, there were some really good signs that the new young players will significantly improve the quality of the team, and hopefully resolve the Saturday morning frenzy of phone calls trying to get 11 players on the field. The number of players turning up for training on Tuesdays from 6-8pm on New Scene all weather area is growing week by week, with more than 20 now the norm. We are therefore looking for sponsors, or internal fundraising events to allow the purchase of additional floodlights so we can utilise the full area.


In conjunction with Chester and District Football League committee and Councillor Reggie Jones, we held a meeting with CheshireWest and Chester Council to see how to improve the pitches generally in Chester, with my focus specifically on our home pitch at Limewood fields, which suffers badly with drainage problems. One of the options we are exploring is whether Hoole Rangers can lease the Limewood fields pitch which would allow us to take more control of the playing area, and possible look for funding to improve / extend the current drainage system. Any new players can contact us as follows Glyn Roberts on Mob : 07515 805966 Email Glyn@HooleRangersFC.com / W www. HooleRangersFC.com


Cheers! CHESTER Beer and Wine, on Charles Street, have won the National Independent Beer Retailer of the Year 2011.


Florists can serve coffee and cakes


RETROSPECTIVE planning permission has been granted for the sale of coffee, tea and cakes at Snapdragon Florists, in Faulkner Street. The three tables and dining area were mainly used for bridal and funeral consultations, according to a council report.


Which disease was it that cured ham used to have?


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