Andy Knight |
Position: Goalkeeper
Age:
Previous Clubs:
Poole Borough
Andy is in his first season with the club having joined from Poole
Borough in the close season.
He has made a real impression since arriving at Churchill Close and his
early season form has earned him a call up to the DPL Representative
side.
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Sponsor:
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Trevor Walker |
Position: Goalkeeper
Age: 27
Previous Clubs:
Stur Youth
Trev rejoined the
club in the summer of 2008 having moved back to the area after a stint in
Scotland.
Trev is excellent shot stopper, with an outstanding level of
consistency and provides competition for the 1st team jersey.
It looked as though his loyalty was finally going to
be rewarded this season with a run as number one, but a knee injury has
unfortunately put paid to his chances for the time being.
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Sponsor:
Bailie House Warehouse,
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Alex Dickinson |
Position: Goalkeeper
Age: 18
Previous Clubs:
Stur Youth
Under-18 custodian Alex has already made his first team debut and is a very
promising young keeper.
Alex is one of the best young
keepers in the county and he will undoubtedly be looking to claim the first
team shirt as his own in the near future.
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Sponsor: Avaliable |
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Andy Talbot |
Position: Goalkeeper
Age:
Previous Clubs:
Andy joined the club at the start of the season and is a very promising
young keeper.
He is a real find and will provide much needed competition for the
goalkeeping spots.
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Sponsor: Available |
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Scott Bennett |
Position:
Defender/Midfielder Age:29 Previous Clubs:
Handley Sports
"Bean" joined the club in
the 2008 from Handley Sports, but was ruled out for most of last season
due to a knee injury.
A versatile player who can perform in defence or
midfield, Scott is a real asset to the club. He is also assistant
reserve team manager.
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Sponsor: Available |
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Lloyd Bird |
Position:
Centre back
Age: 26
Previous Clubs: Stur Youth
Having played for the club at junior level, Lloyd returned in 2004 after
a stint in the Royal Air Force and soon established himself in the side.
'Birdy is a tough tackling central defender who can also operate at full
back.
He won the Player of the Year award in 2008.
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Sponsor:
The Churchill Arms
High Street
Sturminster Marshall |
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E-mail: churchillarms@aol.com |
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John Cox |
Position:
Defender
Age:
22
Previous Clubs:
Stur Youth
"Coxy" made his senior debut for the club aged 17 and has appeared
in virtually every position on the pitch at some time or other - even
spending one season in goal.
He has been in and out of football due to injury and work commitments
for the past couple of seasons, but is now making a welcome return.
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Sponsor:
Bailie House Warehouse,
Sturminster Marshall |
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Jack Geddes |
Position:
Full back
Age: 18
Previous Clubs:
Stur Youth
Jack
joined the reserve team after finishing youth football at the end of
the 2009 season.
Jack has adapted to men’s football very quickly has become
a consistent performer at right back. He is a tough tackler who likes
to get forward.
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Sponsor: Available |
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Ryan Hall |
Position:
Defender
Age:
22
Previous Clubs:
Stur Youth
Ryan is yet another product of the Stur Youth set up. He left football
for a while after finishing with youth football but returned to the game
and to the club in the summer of 2008.
He is probably the most improved player at the club over the past season
and is a vital part of the reserve team. is an essential part of the
reserve side.
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Sponsor: Available |
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Matt Lambert |
Position:
Defender
Age:
21
Previous Clubs:
Stur Youth
Matt is an excellent squad member who can
comfortably play in a variety of positions. He is
very competitive player who shows good leadership skills.
Hewas
a Dorset Senior League winner in 2006, and has made a welcome return to
the club after a stint at Exeter University.
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Sponsor: Available |
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Stu Lauriston |
Position:
Defender
Age: 22
Previous Clubs: Cobham Sports
Stu signed from Cobham Sports in the close season and made his debut for
the reserves in the season opener against Granby Rovers.
A confident, tough tackling centre back, Stu is a valuable addition to
the squad and will add much needed depth to the defensive options.
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Sponsor: Avaliable |
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Tim Littler |
Position:
Centre back
Age: 23
Previous Clubs:
Cardiff University
Tim signed for the club and made his debut for the reserves in September
2008.
It wasn't long before his performances for the second string earned him a
call up to the first team. He adjusted well to the step up to the DPL
and he quickly established himself in the first XI. He is now one of
the first names on the team sheet each week.
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Sponsor: Avaliable |
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Richard Love |
Position:
Centre back Age:
33
Previous Clubs:
Parley Sports
Richard signed from Parley Sports in the close season.
An experienced defender, he will add a much needed older head to the
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Sponsor: Avaliable |
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Ciaran Miller |
Position:
Defender Age: 18
Previous Clubs:
Stur Youth
Ciaran is another one to progress from the youth set up. He is a regular
in both the Under-18s and reserve team and represents Dorset at Under-18
level.
He is one of the most promising young players at the club and if he
maintains the form he showed last season, he will be knocking on the
door of the first team very soon.
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Sponsor: Avaliable |
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Dan Park |
Position:
Left back
Age: 18
Previous Clubs:
Blandford Utd
Dan signed from Blandford United in January 2009 and made such an
immediate impression that he won the Player of the Year award in his
first season.
Dan is a very promising youngster and every one at the club has high
hopes for him.
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Sponsor: Avaliable |
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Shane Downs |
Position:
Centre midfield
Age: 18
Previous Clubs:
Stur Youth
Shane is another one to have risen through the ranks at the club. A
regular at both under-18 and senior level, he has already made his first
team debut.
An intelligent, ball-winning midfield player, Shane has a big part to
play in the future of the club.
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Sponsor: Avaliable |
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Graham Duff |
Position:
Centre midfield
Age: 26
Previous Clubs:
Hamworthy Utd
Graham
joined the club in 2004 and quickly established himself in the first
team.
"Duffy"
was an integral part of the Senior League winning side of 2006 and won
the Player's Player of the Year award that year.
An
intelligent player, Duffy breaks up play well and has a great range of
passing. He is the current 1st Team captain.
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Sponsor:
Bernie O'Niell |
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Trevor Fisher |
Position:
Centre midfield
Age:
Previous Clubs:
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Sponsor: Avaliable |
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Will Gage |
Position:
Winger / Striker
Age:
18
Previous Clubs:
Poole Town, Cherries, Stur Youth
Will is an exceptionally
talented attacking midfielder / striker, with a real eye for goal.
He is quick, comfortable with the ball at his feet and provides great
delivery.
He deservedly won the Young Player of the Season award
in 2008, after a string of fine performances for the first team.
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Sponsor:
Bailie House Warehouse,
Sturminster Marshall |
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01258 857112
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Luke Geddes |
Position:
Winger
Age:
Previous Clubs:
Luke joined the club in 2008.
He operates either on the
wing or up front.
Luke is quick and is very dangerous when running
at the opposition. A reserve team regular, Luke made his first team
debut towards the end of last season and will be looking to make the
step up on a regular basis this season.
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Sponsor: Avaliable |
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Dave Johnston |
Position:
Winger/Midfielder Age: 26 Previous Clubs:
Bournemouth Sports
Dave signed from Bournemouth Sports in the summer of 2008 and has proved
to be an invaluable member of the squad.
He is a handful for any defender and is a regular goalscorer for the
reserves.
Dave has played for the first team and will be pushing to make the step
up on a regular basis this season.
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Sponsor: Avaliable |
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Steve Johnston |
Position:
Winger/Midfielder Age: 23
Previous Clubs:
Cobham Sports
Steve joined the club in the summer of 2008 and it is
no coincidence that the reserves upturn in fortune coincided with him
and his brother Dave joining the club.
He provides a real attacking
threat from anywhere across the midfield and weighs in with his fair
share of goals.
Steve made his first team debut this season and will
be looking to build on that.
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Sponsor: Avaliable |
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Matt Jones |
Position:
Midfielder/Forward Age:
21
Previous Clubs:
Poole Town
"Jonesy"
joined the club from Poole Town in the 2007/08 season.
He is an skilful attacking player with bags of energy. Some tremendous
performances for the reserves earned him a crack at the first team
towards the end of ast season and he turned in a series of eye-catching
performances.
He will be looking to carry that form on this season and if he does, he
will undoubtedly cement his place in the first team.
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Sponsor:
Bernie O'Niell |
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Ross Humphrey |
Position:
Centre Midfield
Age: 26
Previous Clubs:
Stur Youth & Cherries
Ross made his first team debut at 16 and hasn't
looked back since. He was a vital part of the 2001 Division 2
winning side and the Senior League Championship side of 2006.
"Roscoe" was second top scorer in the Senior League in 2006 and when he
followed that achievement up by scoring 19 goals in his first season in
the DPL he began to attract attention, but has remained committed to the
club. A Stur boy through and through, he has won too many individual
honours to list here!
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Sponsor: Knoll Gardens |
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E-mail:
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Richard Newman |
Position:
Centre Midfield Age:
26
Previous Clubs:
Bristol City, Corsham Town, Melksham Town, Bournemouth University
Rich joined the club in the close season and has already cemented
his place in the first team squad.
A versatile player, he is proving a valuable addition to the squad. In
his first half dozen games he has already appeared at centre half, in
centre midfield and as a central striker.
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Sponsor: Avaliable |
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Tom Rudd |
Position:
Midfield
Age: 25
Previous Clubs:
Real Madrid (Tom has very vivid dreams)
Tom joined the club in the close season and has already made a big
impression.
If he continues to show his early season form for the reserves, he will
surely be knocking on the first team door in the very near future.
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Sponsor: Avaliable |
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Gareth Thomas |
Position:
Centre Midfield
Age: 27
Previous Clubs:
"Tommo"
made his debut for the club aged 16 and was a member of both the
2001 Division 2 winning side and the Senior League Championship side of
2006.
A
tough-tackling, all-action midfield player, Gareth never gives less than
100% and his never-say-die attitude and battling nature makes him an
extremely popular member of the squad.
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Sponsor:
Kevin Bowmer |
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Joe Wood |
Position:
Centre Midfield
Age: 18
Previous Clubs:
Stur Youth
Joe is
another product of Stur Youth setup. He broke into the first team squad
last season and will be looking to establish himself this season.
Joe is a tough tackling, competitive central
midfield player. He possesses a good range of passing and is not
afraid to shoot. Joe has represented Dorset at under 18 level and
is the current Young Player of the Year.
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Sponsor: Dave Bowmer |
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Forwards |
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Ryan Ambler |
Position:
Striker Age:
26
Previous Clubs:
Cobham Sports
Ryan has spent a couple of years out of the game, but has wasted no time
in making his mark after joining the club in the summer.
Four goals in his first four games are hopefully a sign of things to
come.
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Sponsor: Avaliable |
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Mark Henson |
Position:
Striker Age:
27
Previous Clubs:
Allendale
Mark joined the club at the beginning of the
2006/2007 season after many years
loyal service to Allendale.
Unfortunately, work commitments meant he missed most of last season, but
although still not available every week, his return will provide real competition
amongst the forward players at the club. He has an excellent work
rate, turn of pace and an eye for goal.
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Sponsor: Avaliable |
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Scott Logan |
Position:
Striker Age: 18
Previous Clubs:
Stur Youth
Scott is another top have progressed through the ranks to
senior level at the club.
He is a quick, tricky player with an eye for goal and has
already made his debut for the first team. He is another one to have
high hopes for the future.
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Sponsor: Avaliable |
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Erkan Mete |
Position:
Striker/Midfielder Age: 28
Previous Clubs:
Cobham Sports, Handley Sports.
Erkan joined the club in 2008 and is an experienced center forward.
He has an
eye for goal and also provides a physical presence. His leadership
qualities make him indispensable to the reserves. Erkan has played many
first team games and has performed admirably when called upon.
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Sponsor: Avaliable |
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Richard Newman |
Position:
Forward Age:
Previous Clubs:
Rich joined the club in the close season and has already cemented
his place in the first team squad.
A versatile player, he is proving a valuable addition to the squad. In
his first half dozen games he has already appeared at centre half, in
centre midfield and as a central striker.
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Sponsor: Avaliable |
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Aaron Simkins |
Position:
Forward Age:
16
Previous Clubs:
Broadstone Youth
Aaron is the youngest player in the squad. He has bags of potential and
is a player we have very high hopes for.
He will be looking to break through at senior level this season and when
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Sponsor: Avaliable |
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Luke Stone |
Position:
Striker Age:
18
Previous Clubs:
Hamworthy Utd, Poole Boro.
Having just arrived at the club from Poole
Borough, the early indications are that Luke will be a real asset to the
team.
Luke is a forward player with lots of pace and is at his best when
taking on opposing players around the box.
He is a young player
who the club hope will progress on to be a star of the future. |
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Sponsor: Avaliable |
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Scott Thomas |
Position:
Striker Age:
21
Previous Clubs:
Hamworthy Lions
Scott has followed in the
footsteps of his brothers Gareth and Lee by representing the club.
A
player with exceptional pace, he is very direct and unsettles opponents
with his constant hassling and chasing.
Scott is regular goal scorer and scored on his
debut for the club.
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Sponsor:
Bailie House Warehouse,
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01258 857112
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Matt Wells |
Position:
Striker Age:
23
Previous Clubs:
Trade Price
Matt joined the club from Sunday League side Trade Price at the start of
the season.
He is a strong forward player and will provide real competition for a
first team shirt.
Matt is a player
who everyone at the club has high hopes for. |
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Sponsor: Avaliable |
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Darrell Williams |
Position:
Striker Age:
27
Previous Clubs:
Hamworthy Utd, Poole Boro
Darrell made his debut for the club aged 15 and was a member of both the
2001 Division 2 winning side and the Senior League Champions of 2006.
He scored 30 goals in the Senior League winning season and began to
attract attention from clubs all over the county. The 17 goals he scored
in his first season in the DPL persuaded Wessex League side Hamworthy
Utd to make an approach and "Dazza" went off to try his luck at the
higher level.
A season at Hamworthy and a season at Poole Boro followed
before he made a welcome return home.
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