Double Whammy For Raiders
Congratulations to the Maidstone Raiders under 16s gold team who achieved the double for the second year in succession when they added the Kent Champions Cup to their Kent Disability League success. Congratulations also to the other Raiders under 16 team who finished second in their group and were knocked out in the semi final by the Gold team, and to the under 11s who lost on penalties to Gillingham in the final. To purchase photos of this event check out the DE Photo link lower down this page.

Under 14s Fall at the Final Fence
Tuesday evening's Consolation Cup Final proved to be a step too far for Maidstone Rangers under 14s. The division 3 side battled gamely but to no avail as Blue Eagles, two divisions higher, proved just a little bit too good for them and ran out 4-2 winners after taking a 2-0 lead into the half time break. Rangers also had an impressive season in the league, just missing out on promotion in third place.[ Report ]

Congratulations to the Under 9s
Maidstone Rangers under 9s have achieved promotion after finishing second in their league campaign. This is a huge achievement for the management team of Steve Garret and John Saunders in their first season in charge, and they would like to say a big thank you to all the parents for their help and support this season.

Other impressive performances this season came from the under 12s, currently third, the under 10s Rangers, Royals and Rovers who all finished third in their respective leagues and the Rascals who finished fourth in their first competitive season.

Under 14s Reach the Final
We're the greatest team in Maidstone and we're going to Eccles. Doesn't have quite the same ring to it as "Wemberlee" does it? But Eccles is the venue and next Tuesday evening is the time for Maidstone Rangers under 14s as they take on the mighty Blue Eagles in the Consolation cup final after disposing of MPE 3-1 in a close fought semi final on the lush grass of South Park on Sunday.
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Mini Kickers
A good introduction to football with FA qualified coaches, learn skills and techniques under the
supervision of experienced coaches with lots of fun. Five to seven year olds (Boys and Girls).
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Girls Mini Soccer
We are still looking for 4 or 5 more girls aged six and seven years old, as at 31 August 2008, for our Maidstone Rascals Under 8s mini soccer team for season 2008/09.
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Raiders to Become kent's First Deaf Friendly Football Club
Recently John Harvey Head of Disability Football for Maidstone Utd was invited up to FA Head Office Soho Square to meet Robert Danson Football Development Officer for the NDCS (National Deaf Children Society)
To sign the Deaf Friendly Pledge contract on be half of Maidstone Utd.
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It was a good game, enjoyed by players and spectators alike. Rob Chick managed to score two beautiful goals against the opposition. All our lads played extremely well and they will be more than prepared for their next game.

All players received trophy's for their part in the match and St Margaret's have invited us for a return match.

Well done lads!

Stones chairman welcomes new director

Maidstone United chairman Paul Bowden-Brown welcomed new director and shareholder Oliver Ash this lunchtime (18 February).
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Stones First for Futsal

Maidstone United have been accepted into the new FA Regional Futsal League, playing teams in London and the South-East. Winners of this division will go through to the FA Nationals.
Futsal is a fast, skilful game and is seen by football's governing body FIFA as ideal for young people to develop the perfect technique. The name 'Futsal' derives from the Spanish words for ‘hall’ – sala – and ‘football’ – futbol.
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Stones youngsters play for England

Maidstone United players Chris Smalling and Ashley Ulph played for England Schoolboys against Australia. At shrewsbury Town's New Meadow Stadium.

Both players started the game and Chris was one of only two players to complete the full 90 minutes in Englands 2-0 victory.
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Girls Football Development Centre
Maidstone United are launching a football development centre for girls next month
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Raiders in the News
On Tuesday 18th December BBC Newsroom Southeast featured a story about Maidstone Raiders and John Harvey. The story was about John's efforts to establish a pan-disability football league in Kent for young adults.

In another publicity coup for the club, Chairman Mike Littleboy was invited to the launch of the KCFA Football Strategy at County Hall on Thursday 13th December. Also attending were KCFA Chairman Barry Bright and Trevor Brooking.

Rangers to merge with Maidstone United
Maidstone United and Maidstone Rangers Football Clubs propose to join together, under the Maidstone United name, to create a major community club. [ More ]

Video of Raiders' Presentation online.
There is a video of the Raiders presentation during Maidstone United's game against Folkestone Invicta on line, courtesy of Stones fan John Gooch who films many of Maidstone's games.
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[ Read Report ] Courtesy of www.maidstoneunited.co.uk

Rangers Players Appear for England
Danielle Purnell of Maidstone Rascals U12's and Kieran Page from Maidstone Rangers u8's will be mascots and leading out the England U18's team at Priestfield on Tuesday 27 November 2007 in the game against Ghana u18's. Good luck to them both from all at the Club.

MPL Consolation Cup Draw
In the Maidstone Primary League Consolation Cup second round, the under 14s are away to Borough Green Juniors and the Under 15s are away to Longfield Tigers. Games to be played on Sunday 13th january.

New Award for Maidstone Rangers
On September 11 at the Roffen Club in Rochester, Maidstone Rangers were presented with the Kent Charter Standard Community Club of the Year award. Chairman Mike Littleboy accepted the award on behalf of the players, parents and officials of the club.
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Under 11s Win Consolation Cup
The under 11s overcame Sissinghurst 5-3 at cobdown on Sunday 6 May 2007 to win the Consolation Cup in manager Tony Parris' last game before stepping down. Chairman Mike Littleboy said he was very proud as not only chairman of the club but also team sponsors Miller International for this amazing victory.

Tony, John Bowles and the players deserved all the accolades they received from the club at a function at the Bull, East Farleigh later that day. Tony has been an inspiration to the players in his 4/5 years in charge. he will be succeeded by Richard Edwards and John Bowles next season.
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Raiders Top League
Maidstone Raiders under 16s have won the inaugural Kent Disability League. In a series of tournaments held at the Goals Centre in Dartford they overcame teams from Charlton Athletic, Invicta Valiants, Swanscombe Tigers and Hastings 1066 to become the first Kent Disability League champions.
[ Report and photos ]

Managers Andy and Glen with
Mousa of Tacos Locos

Monster Bike and Hike 2007
We are pleased to be able to report that Steve, Richard, Paul & Luke all earned a gold medal by covering the full 72 miles of the Maggie's Centres 'Monster Bike and Hike' over the weekend.
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Ryan's Chelsea Appearance
Ryan Harris of maidstone raiders under 11s was a mascot for the Chelsea v Blackburn FA Cup semi-final. Ryan is picture in the players tunnel at Old Trafford with Chelsea captain John Terry.
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Captain Joe Jenner presents Kevin Dowd with his new shirt

New Shirt for Under 14s Sponsor.
Kevin Dowd, owner of the under 14s sponsor The Finishers Ltd was presented with the teams new away shirt before their game with Loose Lions. Kevin, a lifelong Crystal Palace fan wanted the team to have a new red and blue away strip to reflect his loyalty to the Eagles.

5 Acre Raiders
Maidstone Raiders FC, the special needs and pan disability football team of South Park Rangers FC (an FA Charter Standard Community and Adult Club) who are in partnership with Maidstone United FC (an FA Charter Standard Club), are proud to announce the formation of its latest venture
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John Page
It is with regret that we have to announce the sad death of John Page, founding Chairman of South Park Rangers FC from 1970/71 on 20 December 2006. On behalf of the Club, we pass on our condolences and sorrow to Daphne, his wife and Brett and Lee, his children and their families.

John was an original founding member as well as manager and chairman. His services to SPR were exceptional and he will be greatly missed.

A minute's silence was observed before all SPR's fixtures on the 6th and 7th January. The club are also making a donation in his memory to the Heart of Kent Hospice.

Ton-Up for Ryan
Congratulations to Ryan Brunton who on October the 8th made his 100th appearance for South Park Rangers U13 and shared the Player of the Match award in the 0-5 defeat to 1st Division Vinters Park.

Ryan has been a regular in the team at right-back since joining the club at 7 years old and before the match was presented with a souvenir of the occasion by Club Chairperson Mike Littleboy (see photos).

Everyone associated with the club is proud of Ryan’s record and we look forward to him making many more appearances in the future.

35 Anniversary Celebrations
South Park Rangers FC celebrated their 35th anniversary with a dinner dance at Oakwood House
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Message From Ron and Kristine
We would just like to say a big thank you to you all for our lovely gift, it really is beautiful. It was a great night at Oakwood House and it was lovely to see everyone enjoying themselves. Its nice to know i will be leaving the club in such good hands and will look forward to coming and watching the games.

Volunteer of the Year 2006 - Ron Tapp Wins National Award

Congratulations to Ron Tapp on winning the FA's Football Workforce Volunteer of the Year Award for 2006. Ron and a Guest will collect the award at half time during the FA Charity Shield between Chelsea and Liverpool on Sunday 13 August 2006 at the Millenium Stadium.

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Maidstone Raiders will be sending four teams, two Under12s and 2 Under 16s to a tournament at the David Beckham Academy in Greenwich on 01 October.

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SPR put on a Taster Session at Five Acre Wood School, Boughton Lane, Maidstone. Kent ME15 9QL as part of their ongoing Community Support.
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Well done to everybody involved in this very successful day.

The club's presentation evening was held on Friday 5th May at Ditton Community centre. Click on the links below for more details.

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Sunday Challenge Cup Final - Thursday 27 April 2006

South Park Rangers cruised to victory in the Challenge Cup Final played at Chatham Town, puting six past Snodland WMC without reply.

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