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ASH BERRY
(Joint manager) Respected coach with a CV that includes spells with Huddersfield
Town, Halifax, and Chesterfield youth set-ups. Has also had successful periods
with Ossett Albion and Wakefield at Unibond level, and forms part of the new-look
management duo alongside Paul Stoneman.
GRANT CROOKES
(Coach) Had spells with Hartlepool and Darlington as a promising young defender
before injury ruled out a career in the league. After a time out of the game
after the setback, he returned to action briefly with Willington in the Northern
League before going into coaching. He is progressing well in his new field,
as having joined up with Paul and Ash at Wakefield, he is currently also one
of the coaches at the Halifax Town centre of Excellence.
GAVIN KELLY
(Goalkeeper/Coach) Vastly experienced locally based 'keeper who featured for
Hull City and Bristol Rovers in the Football League, along with Scarborough,
Harrogate Town and Bradford P.A. before 'coming home' to Town in 2001. Played
an integral part in the NCEL championship side which returned Town into the
Unibond League, and is still among the very best at this level.
CHRIS HYAM
(Defender) Ex-Grimsby Town youngster signed last year who turns 21 this season.
Has made the right-back slot his own after spells out of position, with plenty
of pace going forward, combined with superb tackling ability.
CRAIG SUDDABY
(Centre-Back) (SPONSORED BY BRIDTOWNFCFORUM.CO.UK)
Former England Schoolboy representative in his 5th season at the club, and
still only 22. Another to benefit hugely from a return to his best position
at the end of last season, and is now back to his commanding best. A footballing
centre-half who can snuff out an attacking threat equally comfortably on the
ground or in the air.
JAMES BONARIUS
(Defender) Tough-tackling defender signed from Selby Town this season, with
Unibond experience from last season at Goole. Can play at right-back or in
the centre, and will add a much-needed physical presence to the back four.
PAUL STONEMAN
(Def/Joint Manager) Appointed by Pete Smurthwaite after Xmas to take the club
onward and upward. Began his career at Blackpool, featuring in over 70 games,
before a move to Halifax Town where he spent 10 seasons and amassed over 200
appearances. Moved on to skipper Harrogate Town and Wakefield, from where
he left to join Town. Still only 33 years old, and one of the best centre-backs
around at this level.
CARL GIBLIN
(Defender) (SPONSORED BY IVANHOE GUEST HOUSE BRIDLINGTON)
Triple winner at the Club's latest end-of-season awards, which sums up the
contribution made by 'Flesh' to the side last season. Primarily a centre-half,
but can play anywhere across the back four with ease. Superb heading ability
despite his stature, and distribution to match. Has few equals in this division
at present.
LEIGH FRANKS
(Defender) A product of Town's under-19 side and one of the brightest prospects
to emerge locally for years. Yet to turn 16, was plunged in at the deep end
for his debut at Belper this season, and has looked totally comfortable with
the step up. Will surely progress up the ladder in years to come.
MARK WILLOUGHBY
(Defender/Midfield) Versatile York-based left-back who can also play through
the centre of midfield equally effectively, signed this pre-season from Goole
where he gained Unibond experience. Tenacious tackler in both roles, who gives
Paul a much-needed option in selecting his squad.
LIAM BERRY
(Midfield) One of Ash and Paul's new recruits this season, and the son of
the former. The youngster has Unibond experience at Goole and Wakefield, and
looks a more than capable addition to the Town squad.
DEAN DOUTHWAITE
(Midfield) Locally-based creative central midfielder who figured regularly
for the reserve side last year but started knocking on the door for a First
XI call-up as the season progressed. Made the step up to Unibond level early
in this campaign, and will be looking to nail down a spot in Town's new look
midfield.
PETE NAYLOR
(Midfield) Rugged 21-year old central midfielder brought in as one of Paul
Stoneman's first signings to strengthen the ball-winning aspect of the side.
Was a part of Halifax Town's youth academy and made the step up from there
into the First XI, making 7 appearances for the First XI before a move to
Bradford PA in 2005.
WAYNE WALLACE SPONSORED BY DOM TAYLOR - WWW.DOMS-PHOTOS.CO.UK
(Midfield) Ex Hall-Road midfielder, and winner of Town's young player award
last season. Adapted quickly to the Unibond despite the step up, and his power
and pace through the middle transformed Town's central play. Is more than
capable of achieving double figures in front of goal, and will be a real handful
for any opposition midfielders this season.
SAM DIXEY
(Midfield) Small in stature but with bags of ability, another one to make
the transition from Town's under-19 set-up this season. Hull City are apparently
keeping an eye on the youngster, who has looked undaunted by the step up into
Unibond football this season.
DREW MCCOUBREY
(Striker) Another one for the future, signed in the close season from Pickering
Town, and a product of the Scarborough School of Excellence. Already strong
and sharp, and has made the right wing slot after a storming start to the
season and regular appearances on the scoresheet.
PHIL HARRISON
(Striker) Pocket sized frontman in his second spell at Queensgate having returned
from HPL side Reckitts. A genuine fans favourite, who allies tremendous all-round
ability with a forward's eye for goal and phenomenal workrate. Does the unsung
work equally as much as the scoring.
JACK WILKINSON
(Striker) SPONSORED BY DAVE TURTON - 1ST LINE TAXIS 01262 675050
21-year old Bridlington-born frontman with professional experience at Hartlepool,
and a player the Town faithful have coveted for a long time. Has had loan
spells at Whitby and Bishop Auckland, but was surprisingly released by York
City this season, and a massive acquisition for Town. Classy striker, who
will surely feature among the leading goalscorers in the division this season.
TOM GREAVES
(Striker) On loan from Bradford Park Avenue, where he was their leading goalscorer
last season in the Unibond Premier League with 17. A product of the Park Avenue
academy, he got off the mark for Town in his first game with a spectacular
solo goal at Shepshed.
ANDY FARRELL
(Striker) Another from Ash and Paul's 'Halifax Connection'. 23-year old frontman
with 69 appearances in 3 years with the Shaymen to his credit, along with
time at Harrogate Town, Ossett Albion and Leek Town. Time out of the agme
dure to family commetments over the last year, but if he recaptures the form
which saw QPR reputedly offer £150,000 for his services as a youngster,
he will be more than a match for any defences at this level.
2. Jamie Barnwell
3. Gavin Kelly (player/coach)
4. Gary Wardell
5. Danny Buttle
6. Luke Harper
7. Carl Giblin
8. Anthony Bowsley
9. Rich Medcalf
10. Chris Hyam
11. Matt McKay
12. Nick Tudor
13. Craig Suddaby
14. Drew McCoubrey
15. Mark Barber
16. Danny Gildea
