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In Town today




       in 2007 and then moved on to Brentford 3 years later. His spell at Exeter City began in 2012
       and racked up nearly 250 appearances. Craig has taken a step back from playing and has
       taken his first leap into the coaching world this season.
       Lewis Williams – Goalkeeper – (23)
       Lewis  joined  the  Yellows  in  the  summer  of  2019  from  Wells  City  after  impressive
       performances in pre-season. He began his career at Exeter City and signed a professional
       contract in 2017 before being released 12 months later. After an impressive debut season
       with the club he won the Young Player of the Season award.

       Jimmy Weeks – Goalkeeper (19)
       Hugely  promising young shot stopper who has progressed through Tiverton  Town  Youth
       Development after leaving Torquay United’s youth system. Has signed on this summer as
       back up to Lewis.
       Ollie Saunders – Goalkeeper (16)
       Another keeper product from our Development side. Ollie may be young, but he has already
       impressed the management team here at The Ian Moorcroft Stadium with his performances
       for the Youth Team and his attitude in Pre-Season leading to him being signed on for cover
       for the coming season.

       Jamie Richards – Centre-Back (27)
       A strong left-sided Centre back, Jamie is a real coup for Tiverton. Jamie signed for Truro City
       during the 2015/16 season following his release by Torquay United and went on to make 255
       appearances for the White Tigers.  He was named Truro City club captain after the departure
       of Ben Gerring in the summer of 2018. He started his career at Southend United, where he
       emerged through the ranks before going on to serve the likes of Plymouth Argyle, Weymouth
       and Northern Irish outfit, Linfield. Scott Rogers has already announced Jamie will captain the
       side this year.

       Josh Jones – Centre-Back (27)
       Josh is an imposing centre-half and  joined the Larks from Mangotsfield United in 2017 and
       rapidly became a favourite of the Larks supporters. He has also played for Clevedon Town
       and Cribbs. Last season Josh Jones picked up all 3 awards at Larkhall’s Awards Evening,
       winning the Supporter’s Player of the Year, the Manager’s Player of the Year and the Player’s
       Player of the Year.

       Jack Fanning – Centre-Back (16)
       Jack is a product of the Tiverton Town Under 18’s, Jack was signed on to make his debut in
       the  Devon  County  Cup  against  local  team  Torridgeside.  His  performance  in  that  game
       impressed the management and he has subsequently made further appearances with the
       First Team.
       Lewis White – Centre-Back (21)
       A tall and quick centre-back, Lewis was scouted from Bath University’s Football side where
       he is currently the Vice-Captain of their varsity football team. Lewis made his debut initially
       as  a  one-off  appearance  against  Poole  Town  when  both  first-choice  centre  backs  were
       suspended, Lewis impressed in this performance and earned himself a regular place in the
       First-Team Squad.
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