Club News.

The Rangers continued their pre-season campaign on Saturday against Wellington FC. More minutes in the tank for the boys as preparations continue for the upcoming season.

Burghill started well with good pressure from the front three before Oxenham was gifted a chance through his perseverance — pressing the back four, he rushed the keeper and slotted home for 1-0. Welly replied at the 20 minute mark before the 'hydration break' with a set piece goal.

The boys were encouraged to continue their good habits from the first 20 and retain the ball frequently. Rangers improved to 2-1 before the break with a nicely worked set piece routine — Jude Cook providing the assist for a Charlie Goodwin goal.

Half time seemed to be the turning point for Burghill, who stepped up the tempo and found another gear. First of the second half scorers was Fin Rivett, whose side-footed effort found the bottom corner after a smart save from the keeper.

Rangers looked comfortable at 3-1 before Welly pulled one back. However the last 25 minutes is where Burghill really came into their own — dominating possession of the ball and showing the way we want to play.

Dan Banks scored a smart side-footed effort from outside the box before Bannister added a fifth for Burghill.

A great workout and some debuts for our new signings, with more to come. Thanks to Wellington for the friendly and best of luck to them for the season.

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