MOBBERLEY Rangers are back as organised football returns to the village.

Juniors are in training, growing in number and hoping to join a league next season under the former 'Rangers' name.

Steve Done is the man behind the resurgence.

After realising there was no current team in Mobberley for his eight-year-old son Alex to join he set about rebuilding the club with help from Mobberley Parish Council, like-minded parents and some local sponsors.

Done, the new coach and founder of Mobberley Junior Football Club, said: “Having played football myself for more than 25 years and starting at a young age where I was coached by my own father in an extremely successful team, it was always an ambition of mine to one day coach, and with an eight-year-old son the opportunity is now!

"Having the support of local businesses makes a big difference as it supports the community, helps keep the club vibrant and has meant we can support the next generation of players!”

A first team has been put together and will be fielded with the original name of ‘Mobberley Rangers’.

More players, aged between school years two and five, are welcome at training at Ilfords Pitch, Ilfords Way, from 10am to noon on Saturdays.

Tim Bird, owner of the Bulls Head, who will be the main shirt sponsors for the club, added: “We’re thrilled to be involved and playing our part to help bring back part of Mobberley’s sporting history.

"We have some framed photos of the old Mobberley Rangers teams hanging in the Bulls Head and seeing Steve’s great efforts and passion inspired us to help him bring football back to the village.”