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Lewis Coombes, Goalkeeper – Club Captain, a great touch and he can win you a free-kick anywhere on the
shot stopper and as a big influence on and off the pitch. pitch.
Came through the Ashton FC ranks before he left for Connor Saunders, Midfielder – About to start his 4 th
Bishop Sutton the year they won the Toolstation Premier year at the club after signing from Wells City. Will wear
Division but resigned for the Stags’ in 2014 when he dad the armband in the middle of midfield, the only player that
became manager! seems to have his life in order! Strong in the tackle, does
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Red Clarke, Goalkeeper – About to being his 1 full a lot of the dirty work other don’t want to do & leads by
season in men’s football after only finishing U16’s last example.
season. He has looked competent in the minutes he has Sol Shearer, Midfielder – Re-Signed this season from
got in pre-season, a bright future in the game. Brislington who he left us for last summer. Quick strong
Calum Biggins, Defender – A very old head on young
shoulders, comfortable anywhere along the backline. Mr. attacking midfielder with a great touch and an eye for goal,
Consistent, rarely has a bad game and always gives you has a bright future in the game. He is also played for
100%, another product of the Ashton FC Youth system. In Ashton FC as a boy.
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his 10 year with club. Sam Thomas, Midfielder – Sam is in his 10 year with
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Joe Bishop, Defender – Bish is now into his 5 season at the club, a product of the Ashton FC Youth, a player full
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the Stags, he reads the game well and has established of energy who never stops running. He has become a
himself as the rock in the defence over the last couple of major part for the side over the 4 year and was rewarded
seasons. Another product of the Ashton FC Youth with Supporters Player of the Year last season.
System. Harry Walker, Midfielder – Signed from Frome Town all
Jordan Bishop, Defender – Breakthrough from the the way back in 2015, ex-Bristol City who has represented
reserves last season, done brilliantly when called upon and England Colleges. Can play anywhere on the left hand side,
now a 1 team regular. Brother of fellow defender Joe, but possesses great quality on the ball and dead ball delivery is
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certainly doesn’t live in his shadow on and off the pitch! spot on.
Billy Devoy, Defender – Very skilful player who can play James White, Midfielder – The kid of the squad at the
as either full back or out wide in midfield. You’d back him tender age of 17 after originally signing dual forms from
defending 1-on-1 against any attacker at this level. Also
played for Ashton FC at youth level. Bristol Manor Farm last season but he’s still here! His
Tom Press, Defender – Another Ashton FC Youth vision and ability to pick a pass is second to none and has
represented in the 1 Team. Signed midway through last really took to men’s football.
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season from Broad Plain House in the Somerset County Saul Jarrett, Forward – Signed at the start of last season,
League, loves of tackle and very good in the air, formed a a pacey and dynamic player who is equally at home on
great partnership with Joe Bishop in the second part of last either wing or playing up front as a No. 9. Will be looking
season. to add more goals to his game this year.
Charlie Rich, Defender – New signing this season after Calum Townsend, Forward – Signed last season from
having a break from the game, brings a wealth of Hallen and has already made a big impact to the front line.
experience to this young squad. Previous clubs include A very tricky player who will always cause problems,
Mangotsfield, Clevedon & Paulton, where he played in the cleaned up at the end of season awards taking away
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FA Cup 1 Round against Norwich City. Managers’ Player, Players’ Player & the Golden Boot.
Charlie Saunders, Defender – Signed from Bath City last Paul Uppington, Forward – Ginge is a very quick, strong,
season. Modern day defender, quick and very good on the tough competitor who always wears his heart on his
ball. Games were numbered last year due to a major knee sleeve, always a nightmare for defenders. Also came
op but we look forward to seeing more of him this year. through the Ashton FC Youth system.
Regan Sollars, Defender – Signed from Brislington in
2016, second year with the 1 team after break through
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the reserves after being a key player their promotion 2 Management
seasons ago. Product of Bristol Rovers Academy before Stuart Jones, Manager – Ex-Sheffield Wednesday,
joining Rovers he was part of the Ashton FC Youth setup. Torquay & Weston-Super-Mare goalkeeper is in his 2 nd
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Jake Flower, Midfielder – Signed from Bishop Sutton in season at the helm after guiding the Stags’ to 4 last
2015, a wide player with a real turn of pace can also season, which is the clubs highest ever finish as Ashton &
operate in the No. 10 role. Flows has a great work ethic Backwell United.
and very good in the air surprisingly given his size. Andy Hawkins, Assistant Manager – DoF joined the club
Miles Hardidge, Midfielder – Box to box midfielder with with Stu last season. An ex-Backwell United player, his
bags of ability, one of the best technical players in the knowledge of the game and this level is paramount to this
squad and has become of 1st Team regular over recent group of players. Aside from being our assistant DoF is
seasons. Very comfortable on the ball and can play also is a scout for Bristol City Academy.
anywhere across the midfield. Ian Milton, Coach – Joined the club for his 2 spell
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George Jones, Midfielder – Signed from Brislington last
season at the start of last season, started off in the midway through last season after being assistant manager
reserves but was soon promoted up to the 1 Team after to previous manager Rich Coombes. Helps the lads out by
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only 1 game! Great understanding of the game, good first bringing tape and chocolate to every game!