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ROB DRAY: HEAD OF FOOTBALL
Appointed to the backroom team in the summer of 2016. Previously
manager at Bridgwater Town before joining Bideford as assistant manager
from 2012 until May 2015. A short spell at Yate Town followed. Has been
an integral part of the management team since his arrival at the club and
has been in charge of first team affairs since the departure of Leigh
Robinson in 2018.
MATT VILLIS: COACH
Joined the coaching team in the summer of 2018 after being forced to retire
through injury. An experienced centre half who played league football at
Torquay United before going on to make more than 100 appearances for
Weston-super-Mare plus spells at Tiverton, Bideford and Yate. Joined
Taunton in November 2015.
MICHAEL MEAKER: COACH
Returned to the club in 2019 after a previous stint as Assistant Manager.
Formerly with Queens Park Rangers, Bristol Rovers and Yate Town.
CONNOR SIDLEY ADAMS: GOALKEEPING COACH
Played for the club between 2010 and 2013 and also played for Bridgwater
town, Clevedon Town and Wellington. Rejoined in 2021 as goalkeeping
coach.
ANTHONY CORNISH: PHYSIO
Anthony rejoined the club in July 2020 after spells with Street and
Melksham Town
LLOYD IRISH: GOALKEEPER
In his second spell at the club, having previously joined from Yeovil Town
in 2008. Left in 2010 to become first choice at Conference South club
Weston super Mare for several seasons. Signed for Bideford in the summer
of 2014 but returned to the Peacocks later that year.
WILL BUSE: GOALKEEPER
Signed on loan from Bristol City. Formerly with Dorchester Town and Truro
City.
JAY FOULSTON: DEFENDER
Defender signed in Summer 2020 from Newport County. Has also played for
Merthyr Town and Chippenham Town.