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Nick Peare
‘Des’ returns as club captain for his fourth season as a Bluebell. Nick is a midfield
player, also at home in defence, who was transferred from Mangotsfield United
in November 2017. An experienced player at Southern League level, he was
previously with Shortwood Utd, and has also played for Taunton Town and
Swindon Supermarine. Appointed Club captain in November 2018, and won the
Players Player award in the successful 2018-19 season.
Jordan Williams
Jordan joined the club last season from Thatcham Town. He joined
Southampton when aged 12 for 18 months, then Bristol Rovers until he was 16
before Southampton re-signed him for two years, during which time he made
two appearances for Malta U18’s. He then joined St Andrews FC Malta and made
18 appearances before joining Weston S Mare in July ’16. Played on loan for
Dorchester Town before moving to Mangotsfield Utd at the start of the 2017-18
season, where he scored11 goals in 43 matches before joining Thatcham Town
in February 2019.
Craig Norman
A stonemason by trade ‘Norm’ is a no-nonsense hardworking footballer with a
‘win at all costs’ mentality. Craig started out with his local club Abergavenny
Town in the Welsh League where he built up a reputation as a goalscoring
midfielder. Norm made the move to Cinderford in 2017 and is another 2020
summer signing.
Olly Mehew
Olly is a striker who joined us after being released by Forest Green Rovers at the
end of 2017-18 season, and was our leading scorer in his first season at Lodge
Road. He was a scholar at Blackburn Rovers before joining Bristol Rovers, and
has previously appeared on loan for a variety of non-league clubs including
Mangotsfield Utd, Cirencester Town, Bideford, Salisbury, Evesham Utd, Taunton
Town and Dorchester Town. He returns after leaving the club last season for a
period with Bristol Manor Farm. Sponsored by: Sprint Print.
Aaron Ward-Baptiste
Aaron is a product of the Bristol Rovers academy where he turned professional
before heading to University at James Madison University in Virginia, United
States. After a successful 4 year U.S. College sporting experience Aaron has
returned to the U.K. to join Yate after impressing in pre-season. Sponsored by:
Nick Burgess.
Dave Sims-Burgess
After finishing as top scorer in our promotion winning season of 18-19 Dave left
to Paulton Rovers where had another successful season which prompted Paul
Michael to bring him back to the club this summer. Dave is a local lad who has
pace burn and the ability to glide past players. Sponsored by: Gary Davis.
Stuart Fleetwood
A vastly experienced striker, Gloucester born, ‘Fleets’ made his senior debut for
Cardiff City before successful spells at Hereford United, Forest Green Rovers,
Charlton Athletic and Luton Town whilst also winning several international under
21 caps for Wales. At 34 Fleets has been appointed player-coach at the club and
will bring valuable experience to a youthful squad. Sponsored by: Brian Neal
& Dylan (Thomas family).