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Introducing Paulton Rovers F.C. Cont….

Mike Ilea (Central Defender) Age 22
Came through the ranks at Mangotsfield United joined Rovers in July 2022. Works as a food
delivery driver.
Kitan Jaiyeoba (Midfielder) Age 24
Recent signing originally from Nigeria. Has a spell at Ashton & Blackwell last season. He is
a sports teacher in Bristol.
Sam Jepson (Goalkeeper) Age 29
Vastly experience keeper, who serves as a Corporal in the Army. Born in Chesterfield and
brought up in Worksop where he played for his local sides Worksop Town as well as teams
in the Northern Premier.
Martin Lenihan (Midfield) Age 29
Paulton lad who came through the U18’s. Went on to have spells at Bradford Town and
joined from Frome Town. A teacher by profession.
Dan McBean (Winger) Age 22
Joined Rovers last season from league rivals Melksham Town. The 22 year old midfielder/
striker has had spells with Mangotsfield United and Taunton Town after leaving Barnsley in
2019.
Neil Martin (Central Defender) Age 34
Vastly experienced defender and club captain, signed in 2021 from Tiverton Town after
playing over 400 games for Dorchester Town.
Joe Morgan (Forward) Age 28
Signed in 2022 from Shepton Mallet where he played 330 games over the last seven years.
He has proven to be one of the league's most consistent and best forwards. An all-round
player that brings strength, pace, hard work and goals which he brings to Rovers.
Dave O’Hare (Midfield) Age 31
Long serving with the club over the last eight years and a leader on the park. Has had spells
with Bridgwater Town and Street.
Tom Ovigne (Winger) Age 19
Came through under 18’s stepping into the 1st team squad last season. A trainee plumber.
Dan Restorick (Defender) Age 24
Versatile defender who was signed last season from Larkhall Athletic where he was team
captain. He came through the Bath club's youth system making his Southern League debut
in 2016. He had a spell in New Zealand in 2018.
Kye Simpson (Forward) Age 32
Experienced Southern League who recently signed. Has been on the books of Bristol Manor
Farm, Larkhall Athletic and Evesham United.
Dave Slade (Defender) Age 24
A recent signing from Barnstaple Town who was previously at Ilfracombe Town and Tiverton
Town.
Toby Stephens (Forward/Midfield) Age 19
Played a number of games last season for Yeovil Town whilst gaining match experience on
loan at Truro City, Plymouth Parkway and Weymouth.
Jemar Thomas (Forward) (Age 20
Successfully came through pre-season trials. Joins from Keynsham Town after coming
through the youth ranks at Bristol City.