1ST TEAM

Upcoming game away to Droitwich is not the easist of places to go to correct our current form. It’s been a funny season so far, losing games we have dominated but like last season goals count. Goals win matches and we have not been scoring many and with players out at the back we have been conceding far too many. Questions have ... Read More...

After some soul searching and with Manager James Parker’s words ringing in their ears, the Bears have come out fighting in the last two games and showed some real spirit and determination to get the points they need to ensure safety. Speaking to the Manager today, as we look forward to successive home games against Cradley and Haughmond, a reflective ... Read More...

After a very disappointing run of results, which has left Paget without a league win this year, we caught up with manager James Parker as he looks to turn the team’s fortunes around. “There can be no doubt that we now find ourselves in a relegation battle and the next 7 games are 7 Cup Finals for us. I’m convinced ... Read More...

As we approach the Christmas period we took the opportunity to catch up with joint First Team Manager James Parker to reflect on last Saturday’s victory and the first half of the season as a whole. “I was absolutely delighted to get the win over Bilston last Saturday. I think we thoroughly deserved it on the day against a side ... Read More...

Paget head into a hectic period of Cup action tomorrow night when the Bears travel to Coton Green for the Quarter Final of the Birmingham FA Midweek Challenge Cup. Paget will be looking to avenge our recent reverse against the Green Army in the league. On the 26 November we host OJM Black Country in the Midland Football League Cup. ... Read More...

We are delighted to announce Sutton Coldfield Roofers Ltd as our new First Team shirt sponsor for the remainder of the season. Joint First Team Manager James Parker was quick to welcome Sean, Cherie and Matthew into the Paget family, thanking them for their fantastic support “Any Club like ours is always reliant on attracting sponsors to support the Club. ... Read More...

Conscious of the effects of the tremendous effort put in by their team on Saturday against Dudley Town, joint Managers Parker and Smith rang the changes for Tuesday nights local derby with Chelmsley Town. With Simon Chin coming in for his full debut at centre half, Paget also included Resharn Donegan, Ryan Kimberley and Leslie Omorodion in the starting line ... Read More...

A good crowd gathered at Coles Lane on Saturday, including a healthy contingent from league leaders Dudley Town and everyone there was treated to a pulsating game. Dudley were quick out of the blocks, trying to assert themselves in the game and Paget certainly had to be on their mettle to contain the visitors. But contain they did and with ... Read More...

After the disappointment of the midweek defeat to Ingles, Paget returned to Coles Lane on Saturday with the ideal opportunity to banish the memory of losing their 100% home record. After a sluggish start in midweek Paget were quickly out of the traps and within minutes had taken the lead. A quick free kick from Jamie Smith to Szhem Whyte-Hall, ... Read More...

Tuesday evening saw yet another product of the Paget Juniors production line make his senior debut as 16 year old Alex Bowen lined up in goal for Paget against Ingles at Coles Lane. Bowen was given the call to replace suspended Tommy Doyle. The Paget youngster certainly didn’t appear to show any nerves in the early exchanges looking calm under ... Read More...

After a string of four consecutive 2-1 defeats on the road, Paget entertained high flying Droitwich Spa on Tuesday evening at Coles Lane, looking to get their league campaign back on track. The game got off to a frantic start with both sides playing at a high tempo and searching for an early break through. As the first half wore ... Read More...

After four successive wins, Paget travelled to Ashby Ivanhoe on Saturday to take on a side who are again expected to be near the top of the table. Last season Ashby were among the league’s highest scorers and are formidable opposition on their own patch. With Donald Egbon returning to the centre of the defence, Delcio Neto returning after injury ... Read More...

After two emphatic home wins Paget made the long jaunt to the Ludlow Stadium on Saturday to take on Shawbury. The game was played in stifling heat, well above 30 degrees, which saw the referee stop the game twice in each half for drinks breaks. Joint Manager James Parker even took to wearing a fisherman’s hat in the dug out ... Read More...

2 games gone, 2 wins and seven goals scored, joint managers James Parker and Kevin Smith could be forgiven for thinking it’s an easy game. Although the managerial duo were quick to stress that there will be plenty of tougher games ahead, they were clearly delighted by the flying start their Paget team have made to the season. The season ... Read More...

With the season about to begin for Paget tomorrow, at home against Khalsa Football Federation, and excitement building for the start of the season, we took the opportunity to speak to management duo James Parker and Kevin Smith.  Parker was in a buoyant mood “the squad have worked really hard in pre season, their fitness levels are exactly where I ... Read More...

With the new season due to kick off next month and with the Fixtures due for release imminently we are pleased to confirm that season tickets for the coming season are now on sale. Management duo James Parker and Kevin Smith have assembled an exciting young squad and with a lot of these young players now with plenty of First ... Read More...

Everyone at Paget Rangers is absolutely heartbroken to learn that legendary Paget manager Eddie Caulfield has passed away. Eddie Caulfield was a legendary manager on the West Midlands non-league circuit throughout the 80s and 90s. Eddie guided Paget Rangers to promotion to the Southern League twice, winning the inaugural Midland Football Alliance championship with the Bears in 1994/95. Whilst Paget ... Read More...

What a day to remember! The inaugural Paget Rangers Juniors Presentation Day turned out to be a roaring success. With over 400 people in attendance, hundreds of juniors receiving their end of season trophies and Bruce the Paget Bear in great form it’s fair to say everyone had a brilliant day. The weather was kind to us and with some ... Read More...

As the 2021/22 season draws to a close we took the opportunity to talk all things Paget Rangers with Juniors Chairman and First Team Manager, James Parker. Every year we try to improve the Club from the bottom, all the way through to the First Team at the top. I am confident that we are in a stronger position now ... Read More...

Paget produced one of their best performances of the season to register an emphatic win over Bilston Town on Saturday. Bilston had arrived at Coles Lane seventh in the table and the Bears went into the game on the back of two successive defeats. However, Paget showed that they were still hungry for points this season with a tremendous display ... Read More...

The Paget Rangers directors are pleased to announce that the Bears Life President, Matthew Dainty, has accepted our offer return to his club, Paget Rangers, as Chairman. All of the directors are excited to have Matt back in the role of Chairman after a two year absence and firmly believe he is the right person help us to continue our ... Read More...

Saturday saw Paget midfielder Ryan Butler make his 50th appearance for the Bears. In a typical lung busting performance, Butler never missed a tackle and worked tirelessly in the engine room all afternoon. Whatever the situation we can always be guaranteed 100% from Ryan, I thought on Saturday he was absolute class, getting stuck in all afternoon against some very fierce ... Read More...

Having beaten bottom of the table Dudley Sports only weeks ago, Paget were looking to complete a quick fire double. With James Parker having taken over in the hot seat an expectant crowd gathered on a blustery afternoon at Coles Lane. The gusting wind was clearly going to play a part in the game and both sides initially found it ... Read More...

Last week the EFL ran a social media campaign highlighting the role the English Football League and their member clubs’ academies play in developing and nurturing talent, the campaign was given the catchy hashtag #RaisedInTheEFL. In recent times many EFL players have gone on to enjoy hugely successful Premier League careers, whether that be by coming through an EFL academy ... Read More...

On the back of 3 successive defeats Paget welcomed Shawbury United to Coles Lane on Saturday. Before kick off the players and spectators observed a fitting minutes applause for Paget and local non league supporter Colin Negus, who had sadly passed away recently. The effects of the past 3 games, which had seen Paget suffer consecutive defeats, appeared to have ... Read More...

Stapenhill arrived at Coles Lane second in the league, having secured a thumping 5-1 win away at Cradley Town in midweek, whilst Paget had secured another 3 points away at Dudley Sports, so this promised to be an exciting game. Paget buoyed by their last performance at home against another of the league’s high flyers Dudley Town were certainly not ... Read More...

It’s the Bears versus the Swans on Saturday when promotion chasing Stapenhill travel to Coles Lane to take on a buoyant Paget Rangers side in the Midland Football League 1stDivision, kick-off 3pm. Steve Walker’s Bears have been in good form of late losing only one of their last six fixtures and welcome a Stapenhill side who currently sit second in the Midland ... Read More...

After Saturday’s great result at home against high flying Dudley Town, Paget faced a very different test on Tuesday night against the other Dudley team, Dudley Sports, who find themselves at the wrong end of the table. On a very heavy surface Manager Steve Walker threw the returning Ryan Tait straight into the action. Paget kicking down the slight slope ... Read More...

Paget included new signing, flying wide man Ronan Sheehan, in the starting eleven although it was Dudley who got off to an electric start and with barely a minute gone the visitors were awarded a penalty. Breaking down the right the Dudley winger beat two men with ease before cutting into the box where he was brought down by Kimberley. ... Read More...

For everyone connected with Paget Rangers FC the vision of the Club, is well documented. A clear focus on individual player development through the Club’s Junior Teams, headed by ex-Pro and Head of Academy, Peter Shearer. Young players receive the very best in coaching from the ages of 6 upwards and compete in the Nerf Junior Premier League. The stated ... Read More...

Paget made the long trip to Ludlow for Saturday’s game against Shawbury United. After a couple of recent reverses Paget were looking to bounce back as they resumed league action. And bounce back they certainly did on a very heavy pitch. The game was barely a minute old when early pressure from Paget saw the ball cleared outside the box ... Read More...

Tonight sees Paget embark on a run of Cup Fixtures over the coming weeks, beginning with an away trip to Khalsa Football Federation in the Birmingham Midweek Floodlit Cup. This is a competition for Clubs competing at Step 6 of the National League system. A win tonight would see us progress to the Quarter Finals of the Competition. The game ... Read More...

Heath Hayes 0 v Paget Rangers 2 Following a blank Saturday last weekend, Paget returned to league action at the Coppice Colliery Ground, on a fairly dismal day, with driving rain prevailing for virtually the entire game. After some soul searching amongst the squad after their very disappointing last outing at Brignorth, Steve Walker’s men produced one of their most ... Read More...

Paget Rangers take the stage in the Buildbase FA Vase First Qualifying Round on Saturday, travelling to the Beehive to take on Hellenic League Division One outfit Studley. The club face a Studley side second in the Hellenic League Division One, step 6, where they have won five and lost three. They are currently nine points behind league leaders FC ... Read More...

A run of 4 games in 11 days saw Paget end the run with a very impressive Home draw with high flying Darlaston Town. The run had started with a 4-1 home reversal against OJM Black Country, where after going in at half time with the scores level at 1-1 the visitors dominated the second half of the game to ... Read More...

Programme Editor and First Team Goalkeeping Coach Ryan Pratt previews tonight’s game away to Khalsa Football Federation. Paget Rangers travel to basement side Khalsa Football Federation this Tuesday the 24th August  looking to bounce back from two recent defeats to Ashby Ivanhoe and Wolverhampton Sporting Community. The Bears put on an improved display on Saturday at home to Wolves Sporting, ... Read More...

Wolverhampton Sporting Community were the visitors for Paget’s fourth league game of the season. Both teams went into this game off the back of a defeat in their last matches and the two outfits were hungry to put right their last outing.  Coming into the Paget team for their competitive starts were Ryan Tait, David Anani and Josh Brown with ... Read More...

On the back of two wins on the spin, Paget travelled to Ashby-de-la-Zouch in Leicestershire to play Ashby Ivanhoe in the Bears’ first league away trip. Ashby drew 2-2 at Chelmsley Town in their first game of the campaign, and went into this game making numerous changes and bringing in many fresh faces from Monday’s game. Within 15 minutes the ... Read More...

The Bears made it two wins on the spin in the Midland Football League Division One with a penalty from Paget captain and former Heath Hayes man Ryan Kimberley being the difference. Paget have started the 2021/22 campaign with two home wins from two outings. They opened the scoring within the first 15 minutes. Goalkeeper Ben Ntiri’s 35-yard clip was ... Read More...

An expectant crowd gathered for Steve Walker’s first game at the helm of the club, hoping to see the Bears get off to a good start in their league campaign. They weren’t to be disappointed as Paget started off the campaign by adding a valuable three points onto the table in a narrow victory over Cradley Town. Paget started the ... Read More...

We head towards potentially our last scheduled preseason friendly tomorrow away to Step 5 Desborough Town, who I managed for two years approx 7/8 years ago. We have had a fantastic preseason. New management team in place, I have to say a massive thank you to Rob, Mike, Ryan, Callum and Rob for all the effort and commitment they have ... Read More...

Next Up for the First Team in pre-season is a Friendly, this Saturday 24 July, at Coles Lane, v Heather St Johns FC, Kick off at 11.30 am. Adults £4, Concessions £2, U16’s Free.This will also be the much awaited return of the Paget Bear. Be there to see him on his debut!...

The Midland Football League have today released the fixtures for the 2021/22 season, which sees us launch our league campaign, under New Manager Steve Walker, at home to Cradley Town, before a second home game 3 days later against Heath Hayes. The excitement is building as Steve starts to shape his squad during our pre-season friendlies. Date Home Team Away ... Read More...

With a restricted capacity and big crowd expected. The only way to guarantee your admission to this eagerly awaited match is to buy your ticket in advance by clicking on the link below. Tickets will remain on sale until 10.00am on game day. With a number of tickets still for sale there will though be a cash turnstile in operation ... Read More...

Paget’s biggest game of the season so far in the FA Vase 2nd qualifying round was an enjoyable one from start to finish as the Bears managed to secure their place in the first round proper. Paget set the tone from the first minute of the game, starting very quickly, good football created an early chance for Max Turner who ... Read More...

For anyone visiting Coles Lane, please read the advice provided by Sutton Town FC. This is for everyone’s safety. DOWNLOAD THE NHS COVID-19 TRACK AND TRACE APP FOR USE AT COLES LANE BY ALEXANDER MOLONEY Following the release of the NHS COVID-19 Track and Trace app in England, this will now become the standard track and trace system on site. ... Read More...

Paget entered into the biggest game of their season so far on the back of a disappointing performance against Uttoxeter, their response was fantastic. Wolves had the better of the early stages to be fair and created a few chances but nothing really significant to test Dylan Mandaracas in goal. Paget got into the game 15 minutes in when Max ... Read More...

This Saturday, 19 September 2020, we welcome Wolverhampton Casuals to Coles Lane for the first qualifying round of this seasons FA Vase competition. Kick off is 15.00 Admission £5 Adults, £3 Concessions, u16’s free.  Our long awaited Matchday Programme will also be on sale for the first time this season, with some great articles by our Guest contributors, be sure ... Read More...

After two frustrating defeats Paget looked to get their season going with a trip to Stafford Town. Stafford had the first chance and a good one at that, good cross from the right but fortunately the striker volleyed it just wide. Stafford had another chance after 10 minutes but skied the effort. This was the wake up call Paget needed and they took ... Read More...

Well after all the waiting the season finally gets underway this Saturday 5 September, with Paget away from home on the opening day of the MFL1 season.The Bears travel to Ashby Ivanhoe FC. Kick off is 15.00 at the NFU Sports Ground, LE65 1TSAdmission for Adults £5, 16-18 and 60+ £3, U16 FreeFollow the Bears as we get down to business! If ... Read More...

Paget Rangers are pleased to announce significant savings for those buying a season ticket ahead of the 2020/21 MFL Division 1 campaign, with prices remaining frozen for the fourth season in succession. Matchday Admission prices have been confirmed as: Adults £5Concessions (Over 65s) £3Under 16s FREE The MFL Division 1 campaign will see Paget play 18 home league games and ... Read More...