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Allied Counties Squad 2007/08
Nick has been playing with the club since U7’s and apart from two years at Watford FC Academy has been instrumental in much of the team’s success over the years, A combative midfielder with good skill and strong on both feet. Nick can create as well as score. He has been a huge success in both the Reserves and First Team this season.
David joined last season from the successful California U16 side. He was captain and influential in his school (Forest Boys) reaching the national schools cup final. An intelligent, hardworking and skillful player, who like Nick, has become an ever present in our First Team, picking rave reviews along the way.
Sam has recently joined and was another player from the
Jack was the youngest member of last seasons squad and has been one of the teams most consistent players in pre-season and the opening games. A future captain in the making, another member from last seasons U17’s. Jack has just broken into the first with some great displays.
Chris Bryan (Goalkeeper)
Excellent goalkeeper, who has represented his County at U15 level. Chris’s command of his penalty area belies his years, as well as his excellent shot stopping ability. Chris is also part of extremely successful U16 squads.
James is the youngest player in our squad and is also part of our U16’s team where last year he was voted joint managers player of the year. Comfortable either as a centre half or central midfield. Joined the club from
Very skillful midfielder with great vision who can play across the middle. Sam has two great feet and passing and crossing would be an asset to any team. Sam is part of Wokingham & Emmbrooks successful U16’s age group, and will be a great addition to our squad.
Captain of the successful U16’s A team that plays in the Premier Division of the North East Hants League. A solid hard working defender who likes to push forward. Callum joined the club as an U9 and has represented both the NEHYL and
Another U16 Joe is a managers dream as he will anywhere and always gives 100%. His best position is arguably central midfield, where he drives forward with real purpose. He also excels at right back, as well as centre forward. Like Callum he has represented both the NEHYL and
Jack plays his domestic football with California U17’s, possessing great pace, Jack is a hard working centre forward. Always likely to create something from nothing and has had a good scoring record over the past two seasons.
Jono is strong in the air with a good first touch. A regular from last season and being left footed provides balance to the team.
Another from last years U17’s, Phil is a strong defender with great pace. Phil can play anywhere across the back and was a regular in the Allied team last season.
Another U16 Josh joined the club last year after spending a number of seasons with Reading FC. Technically Josh has everything, a great touch, balance, speed and a left foot to die for. Last seasons leading scorer at his age group. Josh has represented both NEHYL and
New to the squad, another member of the successful Forest School Team, who whilst offered the chance to sign for Bournemouth FC has decided to pursue his education and football locally.
A solid and skilful defender. Was captain of last seasons U17 league and cup winning team in the NEYHL. Shaun leads by example and is at his most influential when the team is seeking leaders on the pitch. Shaun has also now playing on a regular basis for our first team.
Last seasons U17 top scorer Sean is a versatile player who can play in midfield or as a striker. A great first touch and close control enables Sean to create space for the others as well as himself. A good finisher, he is always a threat in the oppositions penalty area.
A skilful and tenacious midfield player who can create as well as score goals. Sam has great ability and is sure to be a key asset this season. Sam has had great success in the first team since
Sean is one of the youngest players in the squad. An U16 he has been the No. 1 at his age group for the last four seasons. Possesses good safe hands and commands his area well which gives confidence to these playing in front him. Has represented both the NEHYL and
Nigel is one of the few members involved with the youth section in our days at
Dan is a FA level two coach, and as well as coaching the Allied side Dan manages our U16 Rangers side. Who have proved more than a success, picking up three championship and a cup win in four years under his guidance (probably making him our most successfully manager), the side are currently competing along side the U16 A team in the North East Hants Premier League.
Like Nigel, Neil has been involved since the WTFC days; he’s also been the manager the current crop of U18’s since they were U7’s, albeit with the help of Nigel and Wayne over the years. Neil is currently Chairman of our Youth Section, too which he is doing a great job, albeit made easier by the good work done by the previous Chairman. Neil’s main involvement with the Allied team is in the admin side, sorting out the venue, officials, opposition, and sandwiches, albeit with a helping hand from Ashley McNelly on the refreshments.
Mark is now in his second season with us, and is proving a popular team member. Bring a sense of humour both to bench, and the changing room.