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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.
Sponsored by: in The Memory of Jamie Smith.
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).
Ryan Beckinsale
Originally from Oxfordshire Ryan moved to the Gloucestershire area to take up an
elite Football Scholarship within Hartpury University's Football programme. Whilst
there Ryan joined Slimbridge last season and excelled at Step 4 before making the
move to Tiverton during the curtailed 2019-20 season. After a long summer of
injury and uncertainty Ryan joined the Bluebells in Oct 2020.
Max Williams
Another product of the Bristol City Academy. Max spent 10 years with Bristol City's
academy from the age of 8, leaving after his two year scholarship in the summer of
2020. Max is a technically gifted midfielder who can play in a number of midfield
roles. Max lives in Mangotsfield and signed for the Bluebells in September 2020.
Ricardo Rees
A quick striker who progressed through the academy at Bristol City before being
released this summer after two years as a professional. A regular scorer in the
Robins under 23's Ricardo also had short loan spells at Bath City and Salisbury.
Capped by Wales at youth levels Ricardo joined the Bluebells in September 2020.