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In Town today DORCHESTER TOWN F.C.

FORWARDS
Olly Balmer
The Striker, who returns to the club having previously played in Dorchester Town
reserves during the 2016/17 season campaign before joining Poole Town. Olly
arrives back at the Avenue following a stunning season at Winchester City scoring
26 goals and 17 assists as well as scooping the top goal scorer award.
Alfie Stanley
The former Portsmouth is a recent signing for The Magpies. The highly rated
youngster joins the club following trials at a number of Premier League and EFL
clubs and is seen as a great bit of business by the club.
Shaquille Gwengwe
The highly rated forward arrives at The Avenue having spent last season with AFC
Totton, having previously had spells rising up through the divisions at Worthing and
Blackfield & Langley where he first worked with the Magpies boss. Whilst at
Blackfield & Langley he caught the eye of Brentford B and had an extended trial
with them.
Matt Neale
The Attacker joins the club after a hugeley successful season with Hamworthy
United, Having previously played for AFC Bournemouth academy, Poole town and
Christchurch.

COACHING STAFF
Glenn Howes – Manager
Glenn joined The Magpies from AFC Totton. A Magpie in his playing career, Glenn
also featured for Eastleigh, Gosport Borough, Basingstoke Town and Poole Town.
He took his first steps into management with Blackfield & Langley, where he had a
successful five seasons, taking the Watersiders from the Wessex League into the
Southern Premier. He then joined AFC Totton before taking the top job at The
Avenue.
James Wood – Assistant Manager
Joining the club from AFC Totton alongside Glenn Howes, Wood has worked closely
with Howes at both The Stags and Blackfield & Langley. Following his playing
career, Wood first took control of Bournemouth Poppies before joining Poole Town
as Assistant Manager. Together with Howes, they have built up a partnership that
has seen success wherever they go.
Brian Churchill – First Team Coach
Also Manager of the clubs Under 23 squad. Experienced coach with spells at
Swanage Town & Herston, Hamworthy United and in AFC Bournemouth’s academy.