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Peter Byrne
Peter was part of the promotion winning team last year and satrted off as part of the squad this year trying his hand as a forward. Unable to get a regular start he sought pastures new for a few weeks but then returned to be once again part of the squad showing the committment to win back his place as left back. |
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Position |
Defender |
| Squad Number |
23 |
| Club Appearances |
23 |
| Club Goals |
5 |
| Club Awards |
GOM DEC 07
GOS 07/08 |
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Ritchie Aspey
Ritchie has played for the club over the last five seasons but only a handful of games each season due to his committments to his Sunday side. A strong powerful midfielder the club hopes they can get a full season out of him soon. |
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Position |
Midfielder |
| Squad Number |
25 |
| Club Appearances |
28 |
| Club Goals |
3 |
| Club Awards |
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Stephen Greenfield
Spud as he is known to his team mates joined the club this season. He plays up front, leads the line and has a great shot on him. Got injured in pre-season so has only recently made his debut for the club. |
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Position |
Forward |
| Squad Number |
19 |
| Club Appearances |
10 |
| Club Goals |
2 |
| Club Awards |
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Stewart Morrell
Stewy actually played for the club in their first season as FC Village but it was only for 5 games. Now back with the team for a second spell he can play virtually anywhere you want him to and has a cracking left foot.
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Position |
Defender/Midfield |
| Squad Number |
10 |
| Club Appearances |
16 |
| Club Goals |
0 |
| Club Awards |
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Chris Brennan
Chris signed on just before the deadline and made his debut in the win against Shaftesbury. Been training with the club for a while now, he is a skilful winger who is also strong in the tackle. |
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Position |
Winger |
| Squad Number |
16 |
| Club Appearances |
9 |
| Club Goals |
3 |
| Club Awards |
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Mike Kierney
Mikey joined the club this season as the club snapped him up from another top flight side. A skilful and speedy winger, Mikey has the potential to become one of the team's match winners. |
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Position |
Left Winger |
| Squad Number |
11 |
| Club Appearances |
22 |
| Club Goals |
3 |
| Club Awards |
GOM JAN 09 |
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Joseph Knox
Knoxy joined the team for the first league game of the season. He plays up front and hopefully will be amongst the goals this year. |
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Position |
Forward |
| Squad Number |
17 |
| Club Appearances |
12 |
| Club Goals |
1 |
| Club Awards |
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Matty Smith
Matty joined the side just before the signing on deadline and has already played against the side this season when the Village played the Willows in the opening game. With the Willows having folded the Village wanted another proven goalscorer at this level and this is what they now have in Matty. |
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Position |
Forward |
| Squad Number |
24 |
| Club Appearances |
5 |
| Club Goals |
0 |
| Club Awards |
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Andy Davies
Andy was signed as cover when Jamie broke his arm and is now looking to establish himself as the team's keeper. Played as this level for several other sides so knows the game. |
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Position |
Goalkeeper |
| Squad Number |
20 |
| Club Appearances |
4 |
| Club Goals |
0 |
| Club Awards |
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Darren Eaton
Joined the club the season before last and was top goal scorer with 19 goals in 19 games and then followed that up by being the first player to score over 20 goals in one season. Maggot is a quality foward and is one of the club's prized assets. |
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Position |
Foward |
| Squad Number |
9 |
| Club Appearances |
69 |
| Club Goals |
75 |
| Club Awards |
TGS 06/07, TGS 07/08
GOM MAR 08,
NOV 08 |
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Anthony Morris
Anthony signed on this season after being out of football for a year and is renowned for being a strong tough tackling defender who is good on the ball. Started his first two games for the side in midfield but when moved in to the back four during the second game it was obvious where his best position was. |
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Position |
Defender |
| Squad Number |
21 |
| Club Appearances |
10 |
| Club Goals |
0 |
| Club Awards |
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Danny Jones
Danny joined the club this year after a while out but has played at a higher level. Can play in midfield or defence and is strong in the tackle and like to get a pass in rather than thump the ball upfield. |
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Position |
Midfield/Defence |
| Squad Number |
8 |
| Club Appearances |
15 |
| Club Goals |
2 |
| Club Awards |
POM JAN 09 |
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Mike Rutter
Rutter along with Fordy joined the club during the summer after getting to know other members of the Village Hotel. Not played competitive football for a while but looks very promising and hopefully will be pushing for a place up front. |
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Position |
Forward |
| Squad Number |
14 |
| Club Appearances |
16 |
| Club Goals |
3 |
| Club Awards |
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Matthew Easterbrook
Booey is another player who has been there since day one and like the others could easily have gone on to higher things but has been loyal to the club. Club Captain he has won Player of the Year and been Top Goalscorer and won several Player and Goal of the month awards. Got the Managers Award this year. A midfielder who likes to get forward he leads his team with passion and pride. |
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Position |
Midfielder |
| Squad Number |
7 |
| Club Appearances |
96 |
| Club Goals |
51 |
| Club Awards |
POY 05/06
MA 07/08
GOS 05/06
POM DEC 06, NOV 07, APR 08
GOM OCT 05, APR 06, APR 07, SEP 08
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Dave Ford
Dave joined the team this season and is an experienced defender who has a great left foot and is a superb tackler. |
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Position |
Left Back |
| Squad Number |
12 |
| Club Appearances |
16 |
| Club Goals |
0 |
| Club Awards |
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Nick Whorton
Nick is one of four players who has been with the club since it was formed. A solid powerhouse of a defender who has great speed, is good in the air and scores the odd goal. |
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Position |
Central Defence |
| Squad Number |
5 |
| Club Appearances |
86 |
| Club Goals |
4 |
| Club Awards |
POM OCT 06, SEP 08 |
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Paul Stewart
Paul joined the team this season and is a well respected and renowned defender with potential team captain attributes. An excellent capture for the team. Been named as Vice Captain for this season. |
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Position |
Defender |
| Squad Number |
6 |
| Club Appearances |
22 |
| Club Goals |
1 |
| Club Awards |
POM NOV 08, APR 09 |
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David Saunders
Dava has been with the club since it joined the BWAFL and is a tough tackling right back who started out as a forward then moved back in to midfield before finding his true position in defence. Doesn't score that many goals but when he does they are usually out of this world and he won Goal of the Season the season before last. |
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Position |
Right Back |
| Squad Number |
2 |
| Club Appearances |
63 |
| Club Goals |
3 |
| Club Awards |
GOM DEC 06, APR 09
GOS 06/07 |
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Stephen Harper
Harper rejoined the club properly last season after having to work on Saturdays for a coule of years. Plays at left back and his hoping to make it his position this year. A committed club member. |
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Position |
Left Back |
| Squad Number |
3 |
| Club Appearances |
35 |
| Club Goals |
0 |
| Club Awards |
|
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Colin Williams
Colin joined the Village this season and has a wealth of experience at higher levels of local football and will be a great addition to the side. |
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Position |
Central Midfield |
| Squad Number |
15 |
| Club Appearances |
4 |
| Club Goals |
0 |
| Club Awards |
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Paul Doran
Crozzer rejoined the club last season having played only a handful of games in the past few seasons and has now become assistant manager as well. Plays the holding roll in midfield and has good leadership qualities and can also cover as goalkeeper. |
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Position |
Central Midfield |
| Squad Number |
13 |
| Club Appearances |
26 |
| Club Goals |
1 |
| Club Awards |
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Danny Beattie
Danny has signed on to strengthen the squad for the remainder of the season. A utility player who can play in most positions he has played for the team once before. A quality signing for the team. |
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Position |
Defender |
| Squad Number |
18 |
| Club Appearances |
6 |
| Club Goals |
0 |
| Club Awards |
|
| Hill, Jamie |
1 |
| Saunders, David |
2 |
| Harper, Stephen |
3 |
| McIvor, Stewart |
4 |
| Whorton, Nick |
5 |
| Stewart, Paul |
6 |
| Easterbrook, Matthew |
7 |
| Jones, Danny |
8 |
| Eaton, Darren |
9 |
| Morrell, Stewart |
10 |
| Kearney, Mike |
11 |
| Ford, Dave |
12 |
| Doran, Paul |
13 |
| Rutter, Mike |
14 |
| Williams, Colin |
15 |
| Brennan, Chris |
16 |
| Knox, Joseph |
17 |
| Beattie, Danny |
18 |
| Greenfield, Stephen |
19 |
| Davies, Andy |
20 |
| Morris, Anthony |
21 |
| Wilson, Lee |
22 |
| Byrne, Peter |
23 |
| Smith, Matty |
24 |
| Aspey, Ritchie |
25 |
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Jamie Hill
Jamie has been with the club since it was formed as Bidston Village 7 years ago. Plays in goal and is renown for his leadership qualities and loves to make a tackle as much as a save. Has been club captain for most of the time. Won the Managers Award in 05/06. |
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Position |
Goalkeeper |
| Squad Number |
1 |
| Club Appearances |
95 |
| Club Goals |
0 |
| Club Awards |
MA 05/06
POM APR 06 |
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Stewart McIvor
A central midfielder Stewy joined the side this season and made a great impression in his first match. An excellent midfielder and a great addition to the squad. |
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Position |
Midfielder |
| Squad Number |
4 |
| Club Appearances |
19 |
| Club Goals |
2 |
| Club Awards |
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Lee Wilson
Lee joined club two seasons back. Played in numerous positions last year but is best in that left back role. Reads the game really well and likes to get forward, he won the Managers Award season before last. |
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Position |
Left Back |
| Squad Number |
15 |
| Club Appearances |
69 |
| Club Goals |
1 |
| Club Awards |
MA 06/07
POM APR 07 |
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