The Players |
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| JORDAN AYRIS |
FORWARD |
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| At just 16, Jordan has already shown that he has the potential to progress far in the game and will benefit from playing at this level this season. |
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| ADAM BECKETT |
FORWARD |
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| A club man in every sense, Adam will play in midfield or attack and never gives less than 100 per cent effort to the side. |
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| DARREN BECKETT |
DEFENCE |
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| Also our assistant manager. Darren was an almost ever-present in the side last season and will continue to be an influence on the team this year. |
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| WAYNE BLOSSOM |
FORWARD |
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| Signed in November 2009 from Zamaretto Premier Division Leamington FC. Having played as a defender for his spells at Banbury, Brackley and others, Wayne is looking to prove that he can score goals as well as stop them |
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| DANNY BONE |
MIDFIELD |
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| Danny has shown in his performances for the team last season that he does not lack talent and will if he can remain fit will be a big asset to the team. |
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| STUART BRIDGES |
MIDFIELD |
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| Signed in November 2009 from Zamaretto Premier Division Didcot Town. Spells at Banbury and Didcot have shown that Stuart brings ability and solidity to a midfield and that can only benefit the club as we look to progress. |
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| HARRY BROCK |
MIDFIELD |
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| At 16 years of age, Harry has shown in his few substitute appearances that he has the ability to mature into a very good player, and has clearly inherited his fathers good left foot! |
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| TROY BRYAN |
FORWARD |
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| After playing a handful of games last season, Troy has signed permanently from Banbury Utd. With plenty of pace and skill he will be a handful for opposing defences this season. |
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| DANNY CLARKE |
MIDFIELD |
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| Joined Ardley from Kidlington last season and showed a great turn of pace as well as the ability to provide crosses with either foot and score goals too. |
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| ALEX FEAVER |
FORWARD |
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| In his second spell at the club following moves to Easington, Hook Norton and Bicester, Alex has settled in to the team and provides a goal threat from wide positions. |
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| ALAN FOSTER |
GOAL KEEPER |
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| An experienced keeper, Alan has joined the club this season from Old Woodstock Town and will bring healthy competition to the goalkeeping spot. |
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| ADAM GARNER |
DEFENCE |
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| This season's captain, Adam brings with him all the ability one would expect from a player who has been with clubs like Oxford Utd and Forest Green Rovers. |
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| TOM GREEN |
MIDFIELD |
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| The team's longest serving player, Tom is a determined tackler to win plenty of the ball and can get forward to support attacks as well. |
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| MATT GOODERICK |
FORWARD |
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| Work commitments mean that Matt is seldom available, however when he is able to make an appearance his experience of the game at a high level means that he contributes much to the team. |
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| JAMES LAMBERT |
MIDFIELD |
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| Having joined from Old Woodstock Town in January 2009, James has shown that he possesses the ability and determination to earn a regular starting position |
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| DANNY MASON |
DEFENCE |
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| A speedy and committed centre half, Danny reads the game well and has forged a good partnership with Adam Garner. |
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| ADAM RICHMOND |
DEFENCE |
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| Now entering his fifth season at Ardley, Adam is a full back who looks to get forward and provide crosses as well. |
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| ALAN ROBINSON |
FORWARD |
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| Previously with Coventry City, Banbury United and Woodford United. Ali has shown in pre-season that he will be an influential presence in the midfield and will score goals as well. |
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| ANDREW STIDDER |
FORWARD |
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| Andrew has great pace and ability to control the ball and managed to score 20 goals last season despite losing two months off with a broken foot! |
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| GARETH TUCKER |
GOAL KEEPER |
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| Signed from Kidlington in November 2008, brought confidence to the back line and produced some fine performances during last season. |
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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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