In this Sunday's (10th Feb 2008) Daily Star, have a look out for an article about us and the 4 players who have been asked to go out for trials with the LA Galaxy again. The 4 players were part of the squad that went for trials in July 2007. They are on trial for 4 days with the club. Keep checking our news page for more information about how the players did.
to be continued......
Monday 21st January 2008
Back to LA, Trials announced shortly, and Players needed
Five of the La Galaxy trials 2007 squad have been invited back to the Los Angeles Galaxy's preseason tryouts on Feb 9th-12th 2008. The four players are, Aaron Hollindrake (Guiseley AFC), Thomas Dibb (Silsden AFC), Jamie Duffy (Guiseley AFC), and John Butcher (Steeton AFC). They spotted the talents of these players in the previous trip so they are hoping the players can perform well and hopefully be offered some sort of contract. All the players who are going on trial play with our Sunday team. So we are looking for players to join our team. If you are interested please email Chris Cousins on ccousins@rancelluk.com
The next set of trials to take more young UK talent to the LA Galaxy in the summer of 2008 will be announced shortly. Please fill out the application and we will contact you once the UK trial days are confirmed.
Thursday 15th November 2007
Trials postponed until further notice
Due to the recent change in management at the LA Galaxy, and the recent fires in California, we are unable to confirm dates for the trials in the UK. Once a date to travel to Los Angeles has been confirmed, we will confirm the UK trial dates.
Thursday 15th November 2007
New partnership with Miami FC
Due to our success this summer with the taking players to LA Galaxy, a club from the USA's USL league has contacted us to take selected players over to there club for trials. More information will be released soon.
Monday 8th October 2007
Rancell United Season Update #2
The team is still going strong with further win's against, Prospect Reserves, Cricketers Arms and AFC White Horse. Unfortunately, due to administration errors we have been deducted 6 points (both wins against AFC White Horses 26/8/07 and Malt Kiln FC 30/8/07).
Latest results and scorers
Vs Prospect Reserves 6-3 WIN
Vs Cricketers Arms 4-2 WIN
Vs AFC White Horse 11-2WIN(S.Kirsima 4, B.Barraclough 3, A.Trant, C.Cousins, J.Butcher 2)
Wednesday 19th September 2007
Los Angeles Galaxy Trip July 2007 Overview
After months of preparation, the 15 players who went through the process of going to the Rancell UK trials, numerous training sessions, a charity event, and many friendly games, finally travelled to Los Angeles, California. Whilst there, they were supervised and coached by one of the Galaxy coaching staff, and also coached for one session by the LA Galaxy's first team coach. The team got to experience David Beckham's LA Galaxy debut against Chelsea FC. They watched 2 of the LA Galaxy's Superliga games, and also went to watch a charity game of celebrities and former professional football players. They were also able to visit the world famous Univerisal Studios, Hollywood. When on the tour of the Home Depot Center, they also had the privilege of meeting players and staff from Everton FC.
Whilst visiting many of the attractions was appealing, the main purpose was to showcase their football talents to the coaches and scouts of many organisations. After 7 games, Simon Kirsima was offered a contract with Miami FC. 5 other players were asked to come back in February to train with the Galaxy, and many others offered University Scholarships.
For a more in-depth overview of the trip please click here
Tuesday 18th September 2007
Rancell United Season Update #1
The first season for Rancell United is finally underway, and what an exceptional start the team has had. With 5 wins out of 5, and scoring 53 goals whilst only conceding 8. Many of the team are players who travelled with Rancell UK to LA Galaxy this summer, and with other additions to the squad we definitely have one of the strongest squads in local sunday league football.
Here are the the results so far this season (scorers in brackets);
Vs AFC White Horse 8-0 Win (T.Dibb 4, B.Barraclough 2, S.Morrison, T.Lee)
Vs Bradford Phoenix 9-3 Win(S.Kirsima 3, T.Dibb 3, J.Butcher 2)
Vs Victoria Eagles 10-4 Win(S.Morrison 2, A.Turner 2, T.Dibb 2, G.Fligg 2, J Butcher, A.Trant)
Vs Aire Valley FC 10-1 Win(S.Kirsima 4, J.Duffy 2, T.Butcher, T.Wilkinson, J.Butcher, B.Barraclough)
Friday 6th July 2007
Keighley Ladies FC are looking for new players
If you are a female, aged 15 years and older, and are looking for a football club to play for, look no further than Keighley Ladies A.F.C. They are currently on the lookout for new players to add to their squad for the up coming season. So if you or anyone that you know are interested, give Neil a call on 07774891140 or email one of the Rancell UK staff and we will pass the message on.
Wednesday 4th July 2007
Game scheduled against the 'worlds most famous pub team' Hollywood United
A game against the team of celebrities is once again on the cards for the Rancell UK organisation. This time in the warmer climates of Los Angeles, California. The Hollywood united team has had the following players play for the organisation such as, Eric Wynalda (the USA's all time leading scorer), Vinnie Jones, Ralf Little (British Actor), Richard Gough (ex Scotland), Mike Myers (Austin Powers), Jason Statham (from the film Snatch), Woody Harrelson (actor), Luke Wilson (actor), Owen Wilson (actor), Alexi Lalas (Chairman of La Galaxy and ex-USA defender), Frank Leboeuf (World Cup winner), Anthony LaPaglia (actor), Steve Jones (Sex Pistols), and many more. The team was started several years back for ex-British pats living in LA. Now it has become one of the worlds most famous amateur clubs. The game has yet to be given an exact date, but thought to be on 24th July 2007.
We have also been personally invited to attend the charity day they have organised at Hollywood High School on 22nd July 2007. The event sees Hollywood United take on a world allstar team, all in the aid of the chosen charity 'Programme for Torture Victims'. To see the celebrities that will be there, please click here for the press release.
So will THIS celebrity team be knocked aside by Rancell UK?
Wednesday 4th July 2007
Los Angeles Trip Itinerary Posted
Today we recieved the final itinerary for our Los Angeles trip, flying out on 19th July 2007. To see the itineray click on Events or click here.
Aswell as the trials we have been scheduled to play against various teams such as Hollywood United (Vinnie Jones, Frank Lebeouf, Alexi Lalas), West Coast FC, Bakersfield Brigade (Eric Wynalda, the USA's all time leading scorer), and many more top level opposition to be scheduled.
Monday 2nd July 2007
Scheduled game against American University
(Anderson University, Indiana)
Rancell UK are to play a friendly against Anderson University (Indiana, USA) on 10th August 2007, at Marley Activities Centre, Keighley, West Yorkshire, UK. The Anderson University ladies team will be playing against Keighley Ladies F.C. More information to come!
Sunday 1st July 2007
Charity match
1 July 2007
Cougar Park, Keighley, UK
3pm Kick off
Former Guiseley AFC Junior Matthew Lewis, better known by millions as Neville Longbottom of Harry Potter fame, flew in his celebrity team last Sunday to play Rancell UK’s LA Galaxy bound trialists at Keighley’s Cougar Park.
Matthew explained he had the winning formula before the match. Alas, it was not to be, much like his screen spells, it didn’t go quite as planned.
Neither he nor fellow Potterites Oliver and James Phelps (Fred and George Weasley) or Alfie Enoch (Dean Thomas) could turn their on-screen magic into goals and victory on the pitch against the tireless trialists. The Rancell team being victorious 7-2.
However, Matthew had the satisfaction of knowing it was his pressure which led to Rancell right back Tom Wilkinson conceding an own goal to level the scores. This after Tom Dibb had given the trialists the lead. John Butcher regained the lead for Rancell, cutting inside the All-Stars full back James Hooton, (Emmerdale’s Sam Dingle) before rounding the keeper (The Good Die Young’s Paul (Wolf)). Who kept Alex Lawler of The Match and Mike Bassett England Manager from his customary goalkeeping spot in the first half.
Lawler played a roving outfield role in the first half. Taking up his more usual role between the posts as the second half commenced in torrential rain. His outstanding saves and physical presence coupled with the battling qualities of Hall stopped a rout. In sapping conditions and with very little support Hall covered every blade of grass and standing puddle. Whilst Lawler stopped the Rancell onslaught, thwarting Aaron Hollindrake (Man of the Match), Daniel Moriarty and Jamie Duffy’s goal bound shots. Even he was however left floundering by Guiseley’s Scott Morrison’s cross-goal shot, which nestled in the corner. Fittingly, it was James Phelps (George Weasley) whose trickery on the ball secured a late consolation for the Celebrity 11, and the final score of the game.
A BIG thank you to everyone involved in making todays event such a success, especially the Keighley Ladies F.C coaching staff of Neil and Andrew for filling in as referee's at the last second. Even though some acts pulled out due to the weather, we tried our best to make it a fun day out for everyone. We also won which was a huge bonus. All the All-star team played to a high level, and did not look out of place by any means. But the quality of the whole Rancell UK squad shone, even though the sunshine didn't. Now with plenty of training, and a few friendlies, we will be ready to train with the LA Galaxy in a few weeks time.
Rancell UK has recently acquired a pitch, clubhouse, and changing facilities just outside Bradford, UK. To see from an aerial view click HERE
Sunday 1st July 2007
Rancell UK Sunday Team
To enhance the Rancell UK brand, and promote our opportunites. We have been accepted into the Wharfedale Sunday Alliance Football League where we will enter a team for the forthcoming season. We feel that having a playing side to one part of our brand, but offering UK players the opportunity to be sent to professional clubs for trials is still the main part of our focus. It can only help in promoting what we do, and what we are about. We understand that it will be only West Yorkshire, UK based players interested in playing for us, but more exposure, the better! This does not mean that people only playing for our Sunday side will be accepted to be sent to professional clubs for trials. It is open to everyone.
) on 10th August 2007, at Marley Activities Centre, Keighley, West Yorkshire, UK. The Anderson University ladies team will be playing against 
