 1998 produced one player who would become a household name at the NTCA in the future, Derek Schipper.In 1999, most of the players were too old to play in the junior competitions, so it was decided to try to gain a position in the Northern Premier League, and the Northern Rangers were officially founded as a senior side.Rangers finished with 2 wins and 2 draws in the seniors, 4 wins and 1 draw in the reserves.