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Theo Llewelyn. Midfielder - A defensive defender/midfielder never shies from a
midfielder by trade. Theo started his career tough tackle and loves to get stuck in.
with Championship side Bristol City FC.
After leaving Ashton Gate in 2018, Theo Regan Lashenko. Forward – Regan has
went on to play for Gloucester City, had spells at Cardiff City and Torquay and
Alvechurch, and Redditch United. signed for the Farm in January 2022 at the
age of 16. We look forward to seeing
Ben Bament. Forward - Ben returned in Regan develop this season.
2021 for his second spell at The Creek from
Roman Glass St George. Since his last spell, Luco Ponsillo. Forward - Luco is a tricky
Ben has featured for league rivals Paulton forward who has a bright future, having
Rovers and Bitton. made the step up into first-team football.
His debut 22/23 season saw him feature on
Jayden Nielsen. Midfielder – Jayden is an and off the bench where he added vital
extremely versatile player due to his talent goals as the club secured its Southern
at adapting to various positions. Mainly a League status.
tricky winger he loves to drive with the ball,
create chances and get plenty of shots Lee Lashenko. Manager – also known as
away. He can be deployed as a full back Laz, this is his 11th season at the Farm
nd
due to his defensive capabilities and where he led the team to 2 place, 4 th
rd
overlapping forward runs. Place, 3 place and then as champions of
the Western League before being promoted
Shea Bennington-Mannings. Forward - into the Southern League in season 2017-
Shea re-joined Bristol Manor Farm in the 2018.
summer of the 2023/24 season from
Ashton & Backwell FC, where he ended the Grantley Dicks. Assistant Manager –
season as the Stags’ top goalscorer with 15 Grantley boasts a wealth of experience
goals. having played and coached at a number of
clubs including Hengrove Athletic, Weston-
Bevan Cross. Forward - Bevan joined the Super-Mare, Gloucester City and Forest
club in the summer of the 2023/24 season, Green Rovers.
after hugely impressing for the
Chippenham Town academy. The dynamic Liam Harding. First-Team Coach - Liam
forward can play anywhere across the joined the club in the summer of the
frontline, and is certainly one to watch this 2023/24 season from Roman Glass St.
season. George, where he was the Assistant
Manager. Liam brings a wealth of coaching
Alfie Cummings. Forward - Alfie is knowledge to the Farm, in addition to his
another successful graduate of the club’s experience playing in the Southern League
U18 team, having ended the 2022/23 at Evesham United.
season as the top goalscorer with 13 goals
in 12 matches. Alfie has also gained Emily Rose. Sports Therapist - Emily
valuable experience at Step 5 for Ashton & joined the club in the summer of the
Backwell. 2023/24 season from Bishop Sutton A.F.C.
Emily works at Team UWE Sport as the
Evander Grubb. Midfielder – Record Head Sport therapist, and also runs her
breaker Evander is back with the Farm for a own successful Sports Therapist company,
second spell. He can play out wide or up working with sports professionals across
front, terrorising opposition defences with football, American football, hockey and
his pace and trickery. basketball.
Harry Lucas. Midfielder - Harry became
an instant hit at The Creek in his debut
22/23 season, after graduating from the
U18 squad. Despite his young age, the