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Introducing Bristol Manor Farm A.F.C. Cont….

Owen Brain. Midfielder – Owen joined the Portwaymen following the conclusion
of the 23/24 Pre-Season campaign, and marked his competitive debut in style at
Thame United by scoring the winner as a substitute. Owen was part of the Youth
setup at Bristol Rovers and has played for Keynsham Town and Merthyr Town.

Regan Lashenko. Forward – Regan has had spells at Cardiff City and Torquay and
signed for the Farm in January 2022 at the age of 16. We look forward to seeing
Regan develop this season.
Ben John – Goalkeeper - Ben is certainly no stranger to the Farm, having etched
his name into 'legend' status after many years at the club. This season he has re-
signed to help develop first-team choice keeper, Seth, and provide key assistance
to the coaching staff.
Freddie Kershaw. Midfielder - Freddie is currently part of the club's successful
Under-18 side playing in centre midfield and has also registered to play for the
first-team. Freddie joins a credited list of Young Farmers who have made the step-
up to Southern League football.

Rhys Thomas. Midfielder - Rhys joined the club in October of the 23/24 season
from Tiverton Town. Rhys can play anywhere across the back line and in the centre
of midfield.

George Kellow. Forward - George made the switch from rivals Cribbs to Manor
Farm in October 2023 and quickly showed the Farmers why he was loved by all at
Cribbs, with his great work rate and clever footballing ability. His natural position is
attacking midfield but can play along the forward line.

Lee Lashenko. Manager – also known as Laz, this is his 11th season at the Farm
th
rd
where he led the team to 2 place, 4 Place, 3 place and then as champions of
nd
the Western League before being promoted into the Southern League in season
2017-2018.
Grantley Dicks. Assistant Manager – Grantley boasts a wealth of experience
having played and coached at several clubs including Hengrove Athletic, Weston-
Super-Mare, Gloucester City and Forest Green Rovers.
Liam Harding. First-Team Player/Coach - Liam joined the club in the summer of
the 2023/24 season from Roman Glass St. George, where he was the Assistant
Manager. Liam brings a wealth of coaching knowledge to the Farm, in addition to
his experience playing in the Southern League at Evesham United.
Emily Rose. Sports Therapist - Emily joined the club in the summer of the 2023/24
season from Bishop Sutton A.F.C. Emily works at Team UWE Sport as the Head
Sport therapist, and also runs her own successful Sports Therapist company,
working with sports professionals across football, American football, hockey and
basketball.