Gorleston Rangers FC

Gorleston Rangers FC, originally founded in 1984, has gone from strength to strength over the years culminating in its most successful season during 2010/2011.

The Club entered 23 teams in the Norfolk and Suffolk Youth League, 2 girls teams in the Norfolk Womens and Girls League and 1 adult team in the Aston Shaw Sunday League.

At the close of the season the following teams had achieved a significant number of league honours:  8A and 8C teams were awarded Fair Play trophies, the 9C team won the Shield and were runners-up in Division 1, the 9B team were declared champions in Division 2, the U11s achieved runners-up status in Division 3, the 12A secured a league and cup double when they were crowned champions of Division 1, the 12D team were Shield finalists and Champions of Division 2 closely followed by the 12C team who were declared runners-up in Division 2.  The 13A team were Division 1 Champions for the fourth consecutive season, winners of the Ipswich Open Cup and finalists in the League Cup, the 13B team achieved runners-up status in Division 2 and were also awarded the Fair Play trophy, the 14A team were finalists in both the Norfolk County Cup and the League Cup as well as achieving runners-up position in Division 1, the 15B team were crowned Champions in Division 2 and the U16s were crowned Champions in Division 1.  In addition to these awards the 14 girls team secured top spot in Division 2 in their league.

The largest youth football club in Norfolk, Gorleston Rangers FC is a Charter Standard Development Club, a status which reflects the high standards set by the Club's personnel.  All coaches have undertaken a minimum of Level 1 coaching qualifications, hold First Aid certificates and have been given CRB clearance.  The Club also offers opportunities for beginners in the shape of both U5 and U6 midweek training together with a Saturday morning Soccer School for all ages.  The Annual Tournament is probably the biggest tournament in the area with around 200 teams aged from 7 – 16 and this year will be held at the Ormiston Academy in Gorleston on Saturday 18^th and Sunday 19^th June.

 Gorleston Rangers is now looking ahead to the 2011/2012 season and hoping to build on the successes achieved recently.  If you are looking to play football in a quality environment with a successful club, or you would like to opportunity to coach young players or provide sponsorship for one of our teams then please contact either Chris Dunne on 01493 601256 or Graham Gibbins on 01502 730923 for further details.     

Gorleston Rangers FC annual Christmas raffle was drawn on Sunday, 18 December 2011 at the Kevill Arms, Gorleston.

For the first time ever ticket sales topped £3,800. Thanks to all of the managers, players, parents, friends and associates for supporting the raffle in these times of economic hardship.

First prize: Ticket number 12718 Laptop Computer - J McWilliam

Second prize: Ticket numder 5051 24" LCD TV/ DVD - Joe Fossett

Third prize: Ticket number 755 £100 cash - D Chaplin

A full list of prize winners can be downloaded from here.

From The Pink'un

Gorleston Rangers Ladies team was formed this season and play in Norwich Division Two.

Last week they played Mulbarton Belles who were joint top. This was a very well-contested game from both sets of players who showed why they play the game.

Mulbarton took the lead, then Gorleston levelled through Sasha with a good strike and Amy made some superb saves to deny Mulbarton.

The game was looking like it was heading for a draw until, about a minute from time, Betty went on a surging run and tucked away with great composure to win the game 2-1.

Well done to both sets of players who all played their part in this match and thanks to the Gorleston linesman who helped out.

The club's Steve Dent club said: "Team player and manager Katherine is a credit to football - she put the team together and they are now playing in Norwich Division Two.

"They have been very commited and they have so far played four games, won three and drawn one, which is very good.

"Let's all remember Katherine needs support on match days so let's all pull together and keep enjoying football."