First Team Squad 2007/08

 

Goalkeeper

Position: Goalkeeper             Age: 24

Previous Clubs: Wimborne & Poole Borough

Sponsored By: Maitland Farmers (Loop) Ltd

 

Paul rejoined the club from Wimborne at the beginning of the 2004/05 season and was appointed 1st team Captain.  Paul is an excellent keeper and his fine performances have been key in many of Stur's successes over the recent seasons.  Paul captained the side to Dorset Senior League title 2005/2006.

Paul Maitland (Captain)
   
Defenders  
   

Position: Left / Centre back        Age: 26

Previous Clubs: Sturminster Marshall Youth

Sponsored By: Compton Builders

Lloyd made a successful return to the club in 2004/2005.  Lloyd is a former youth team player who has become a permanent fixture in the side since his return, he is well known for his hard tackling competitive edge as well as his leadership, which saw him made vice captain on the clubs return to the DPL. 

Lloyd Bird (V. Captain)
   

Position: Center back                  Age: 28

Previous Clubs:  Stourpaine & Blandford

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Stuart joined the club during the 2007/08 season from local rivals Blandford.  Stuart is an excellent tough tackling defender, who brings leadership and experience to our young side.  Stuart is a vital player for the club and has proved to be an excellent signing. 

Stuart Revell

   

Position: Centre back           Age: 25

Previous Clubs: Sturminster Marshall Youth

Sponsored By: Maitland Farmers (Loop) Ltd

 

Craig joined the club as a youth team player and has progressed through the ranks to become a valuable first team player.  A good organiser, with the ability to join in with the play and has scored some valuable goals for the club.  Craig was a Dorset senior league winner in 2005/2006.    

Craig McLeod

   

Position: Right back            Age: 27

Previous Clubs: Corfe Mullen

Sponsored By: Marquis Motorthomes

 

Ryan joined the club at the beginning of the 2006/2007 season from Corfe Mullen.  Ryan has become a regular in the side this season with a consistent level of high performance.  Ryan likes to venture forward and join in the teams attacks, but always provides a solid defensive display.  An excellent team member.  

Ryan Mole
   

Position: Left back                        Age: 20

Previous Clubs: Stur & Blandford Youth

Sponsored By: Jocks Barbers Ltd.

John made his senior debut at the age of sixteen, and went on to become an established member of the 1st team in the 2006/07 season.  John has now gone to university,  but makes himself available when he can.    

John Elliot
   

Position: Center back                    Age: 19

Previous Clubs: Cobham & B'mouth Sports

Sponsored By: Available

Luke has recently joined from Cobham Sports and has also represented Bournemouth Sports and Corfe Mullen United.  Luke is a commanding centre back who is excellent in the air in both attacking and defensive areas.  At 19 years old, he possess the right qualities and attitude to progress onto a higher level.    

Luke McNally
   
   
Midfielders  
   

Position: Centre Midfield                Age: 25

Previous Clubs: Stur Youth & Cherries

Sponsored By: Knoll Gardens

 

Ross made his first team debut at 16 and hasn't looked back since.  Ross is the driving force behind the Stur midfield and has scored many vital goals which saw him become the second top goal scorer in the DSL 2005/2006 season.  Ross is highly rated and has attracted much attention, but remains committed to the club.  An excellent all rounder.   

Ross Humphrey
 

Position: Centre Midfield                 Age: 26

Previous Clubs: Hamworthy Utd

Sponsored By: Marquis Motorthomes

 

Graham joined in the 2004/2005 season, and has established himself as the first team holding midfield player.  Graham reads and breaks the play down well and distributes well.   His high level of performance saw him win the first team players player for the championship winning side of 2005/2006.

Graham Duff
 

Position: Right/Centre Midfield     Age: 25

Previous Clubs: Blandford & Stourpaine

Sponsored By: Available

Phil joined the club in the 2004/2005 season from Stourpaine, and has become a regular in the side.  Phil is a competitive player but posses a lot of attacking ability.  Phil was Manager's Players winner in 2006/2007 season.  

Philip Sweetland

 

Position: Defence / Midfield        Age: 21

Previous Clubs: Poole Town

Sponsored By: Available

 

Having just arrived at the club from Poole Town, the early indications are that Luke will be a real asset to the team. Luke is a wide player with lots of pace and is at his best when taking on opposing players around the box. Luke is still a young player who the club hope will progress onto be a star of the future.

Matt Jones
   

Position: Winger / Striker        Age: 17

Previous Clubs: Stur Youth

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Will is exceptionally talented forward player with a real eye for goal, he made his 1st team debut while still playing youth team football, and is pushing to be a regular in the 1st team.  Whilst being in the youth team Will was the team’s top scorer and outstanding performer.

Will Gage
   

Position:  Defence / Midfield           Age: 25

Previous Clubs: B'mth Sports, Cobham Sports

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'Didi' has recently joined the club from Cobham Sports, he has also represented Bournemouth Sports in the DPL. Didi is a competitive player who can operate at full back or in his preferred position of midfield, an excellent passing of the ball who always seems to have time to spare on the ball.   

David Hounsell

   

Position: Defence / Midfield        Age: 17

Previous Clubs: Stur Youth

Sponsored By: Available

 

Jo is another product of Stur Youth setup and has performed well when called upon.  He is very competitive, energetic and has a good range of passing.  Jo will be a regular for Stur in the future.

Jo Wood
   

Position: Winger / Forward              Age: 25

Previous Clubs: Allendale

Sponsored By: Maitland Farmers Loop Ltd.

 

Mark joined the club at the beginning of the 2006/2007 season after many years loyal service to Allendale.  Mark has provided real competition amongst the forward players at the club.  Mark has excellent work rate, turn of pace and an eye for goal.  

Mark Henson
   

Position: Winger                              Age: 19

Previous Clubs: Poole Town

Sponsored By: Available

 

Having just arrived at the club from Poole Town, the early indications are that Luke will be a real asset to the team. Luke is a wide player with lots of pace and is at his best when taking on opposing players around the box. Luke is still a young player who the club hope will progress onto be a star of the future.

Luke Campion
   
   
Strikers  
   

Position: Forward                               Age: 23

Previous Clubs: Wimborne Town

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Dave has joined the club from Wimborne Town where he represented there 1st team in the Wessex league. A player with a massive amount of talent which he is starting to display in our 1st team. Shaggy can operate in midfield or upfront and is danger to any opponent whether running with the ball or at set pieces.

Dave Clemence
   

Position: Forward                             Age: 26

Previous Clubs: Witchampton United

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Dan has re-joined the club late in the season after previously giving up due to long term injury. Since his return he has rejuvenated the team, Dan is an excellent forward player who has an exceptional football brain and possesses the ability to change any game in an instance.   

Dan Lane
   

Position: Forward                               Age: 27

Previous Clubs: Cobham Sports

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Urkan joined the club this season and is an experienced center forward.  Urkan has an eye for goal and also provides a physical presence.  Although he has found it hard to secure a first team place this term, when called upon Urkan has performed admirably.   

Urkan Mete
   

Position: Forward                             Age: 29

Previous Clubs: Ringwood Town

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Jez has recently joined the club from Sunday football, he is an aggressive forward player with a good turn of pace. His no-nonsense style makes him a real threat to opposing defenders and offers something different to the clubs strike force. Jez has become a very popular member of the squad since his arrival and is helped to inject some enthusiasm back into the squad.

Jez Pathak