The Players |
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| JORDAN AYRIS |
MIDFIELD |
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Now 17, Jordan is now starting to show the kind of form that was so evident to one and all when he first played for us last season. This is clearly a player with enormous potential. |
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| ADAM BECKETT |
MIDFIELD |
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Darren's older brother, Adam is the epitome of the term 'clubman'. He can play at either left back or left midfield with equal aplomb and is Ardley's elder statesman (but only on the field!) |
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| DARREN BECKETT |
DEFENCE |
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A long serving member of Ardley United, Darren is equally capable of playing in defence or midfield,and is the sort of player that is needed at every club if they are to enjoy any success. |
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| MATT BRANDISH |
MIDFIELD |
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Another player to make the switch to Ardley from Old Woodstock Town, Matt is a tenacious midfielder who will bring a competitive edge to the side this season. |
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| SCOTT BRIDGES |
MIDFIELD |
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Scott has only rarely been available to Ardley due to work commitments, but this may change this year which will bring a big benefit to the side. |
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| STUART BRIDGES |
MIDFIELD |
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A highly influential and skilful mid fielder with plenty of experience in higher leagues having played for the likes of Banbury United and Didcot Town. |
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| HARRY BROCK |
MIDFIELD |
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Now 17, Harry is gradually gathering experience at this level and has not been overawed when called upon to help the team cause. |
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| RYAN BROOKS |
MIDFIELD |
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Joined Ardley in Feb 2011 following spells with Old Woodstock and Abingdon Town. A skillful winger with pace and the ability to score goals as he has already shown. |
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| TROY BRYAN |
FORWARD |
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2009/10 HPL leading goal scorer with 27 goals, Demonstrating last season just why the manager was so keen to sign him. Has shown on many occasions that he doesn't just score goals, he helps others to do so as well. |
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| JASON CASTELLO |
FORWARD |
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Having spent much of last season at Didcot Town, Jason returns to Ardley to bring his flair and unpredictable nature to bear on opposition defences this season. |
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| ADAM GARNER |
DEFENCE |
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Last seasons skipper, Adam brings a composure to the centre of defence and has all the skills you would associate with a player who has played at a high level with Oxford United and Forest Green Rovers. |
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| TOM GREEN |
MIDFIELD |
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| Re-signed this season from Old Woodstock, Tom is one of the clubs longest serving players and will seek to re-establish a place in the side. |
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| ADAM RICHMOND |
DEFENCE |
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Re-joined Ardley in December 2011 following an absence due to work commitments, Adam brings a wealth of experience at this level and will be a boost to the team in the end-of-season run-in. |
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| DEAN SMITH |
DEFENCE |
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A determined and skilful full back who has plenty of footballing ability, Dean joins Ardley this season following a long spell with Witney United. |
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| CARL STANDEN |
FORWARD |
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Carl joins Ardley permanently this season having previously played here on loan. He can fill a variety of roles and is a valuable addition to the squad. |
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| ANDREW STIDDER |
FORWARD |
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Beginning his third season for Ardley, Andrew has pace to worry defenders and an eye for goal. He will be looking to improve on last seasons goal tally which was below the high standard he sets himself. |
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| BEN THOMAS |
DEFENCE |
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A skilled defender with pace and vision, Ben joins Ardley this season having spent most of his career so far with Old Woodstock Town. |
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| NICK THORNE |
DEFENCE |
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Joins Ardley this season from neighbouring Old Woodstock, and showed in pre-season matches the sort of ability that is sure to make him a regular in the team. |
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| JOE WHITE |
GOAL KEEPER |
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Joins this season from Oxford City Nomads for whom he displayed the sort of form that brought him Hellenic Player of the Year honours when with his previous club Hook Norton. |
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The Management |
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| KEVIN BROCK |
MANAGER |
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| Took on his role in May 2008. Highly successful manager having taken Banbury United from the Hellenic League to Southern League Premier Division. Renowned player in his day, ex Newcastle United, QPR & Oxford United. |
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The Mechanics! |
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| GRAHAM BOWERMAN |
Physio |
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| Highly regarded throughout the game, Graham has a wealth of experience in both treatment and rehabilitation from injury. |
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| ALI WHITROW |
Assistant Physio |
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| In his first season in the job, Ali is learning his trade from Graham Bowerman, as well as saving Grahams legs! |
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