Sir Stanley’s protege did us all proud

FANS’ FORUM

MY LOCAL club, Stafford Rangers, recently lost one of our star players from the 1970s. Stuart Chapman, a great midfielder, sadly passed away after suffering with dementia. In 1965, Stanley Matthews was persuaded to join the board at Port Vale as general manager and after scouting north-east England and central Scotland, Geordie Chapman signed along with Scot Mick Cullerton. After a short spell at Vale, both players joined Stafford Rangers and excelled in the Northern Premier League. They helped Rangers win the FA Trophy twice, several League Cups and lengthy run...

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