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Deeping Rangers “We aim to be recognised as the leading football club in South Lincolnshire and we will strive for excellence not only on the pitch but also through our coaching, volunteering and reaching out to the local community. riches of the sport but it is essential that we remain focussed on being a grassroots football club for our past, present and future players, committee members, volunteers and spectators.” This season their approach appears to be paying off with their first team putting together a superb record of twenty-seven wins, four draws and six defeats from their thirty-seven league matches played. This sees them sitting second in the league as the campaign draws to a close. Although they would obviously have liked to win the league, this should not take away from the superb performances they have produced this season. If they can keep their current group of players together and perhaps make one or two quality additions they should be well set up to continue to develop. One of the highlights of the Deeping Rangers set up is the superb youth section that the club has in place. This part of the club looks to provide young players from the local community with an opportunity to play the game in a safe and enjoyable environment whilst helping them to reach their full potential. It is important for any club looking to be successful over a sustained period of time to be able to produce “We’ve sponsored the club for more than ten years; I played for Deeping in goal when I first moved to the area aged 35. From this my son Nik came through the junior section and on to the reserves and first team, also as a goalkeeper while my grandson Callum Henderson currently plays in the U11s. They are doing unbelievably this season having won the County Cup; keep up the fantastic football and continue working hard into the future!” Paul Williams, KFE their own talent, particularly in the current financial climate and this is an area they appear to have covered. Coaching staff involved with this part of the club are confident they’ve a number of players on their books with the potential for a bright future in the game. Deeping Rangers FC’s success at first team level is a reflection of a well-run club carrying out some outstanding work. If they can continue in the same manner then they should be able to look forwards to a bright and successful future. ‘KFE United’ Player Stats 2018 1st Position Operating a local fi sh and chip shop in Corby with wife Aviy from 1977. Appearances Ever present since establishing KFE in April 1996. Best Goals Too many great shops and great customers to choose from. Highlights Our fi rst customers in 1996, McDermott’s, the Long brothers and the Cox family. All remain great customers and friends, proving we do ‘build long term relationships’. Yellow Cards ‘The Boss’ Paul Williams Numerous from bar staff at various industry social events. Proud sponsors of Deeping Rangers FC KFE the Range Company of Choice for Award Winning Fish and Chip Shops • Over 125 years of sales experience • Nationwide network of engineers • The industry’s best after sale service T 01778 380 448 E [email protected] W kfeltd.co.uk KFE Ltd, Bentley Business Park, Northfi elds Industrial Estate, Market Deeping, Peterborough PE6 8LD www.footballfocusmag.com 37