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Ashton & Backwell Utd Pen Pictures

Lewis Coombes, Goalkeeper, Our longest serving player, A product of the
Ashton FC Youth System from the age of 6, joined 2010. Made his 1 team
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debut in 2011. left in 2012 for Bishop Sutton but re-signed in 2014 under ex-
manager & dad Rich Coombes and has been the Stags’ No. 1 ever since. Very
vocal ! & a good shot stopper.
Joe Bishop, Defender – Vice Captain. Bish is now into his 8th season at the
Stags’, he reads the game well and has established himself as the rock in the
defence over the last few of seasons. Product of the Ashton FC Youth System.
Tom Press, Defender – Another Ashton FC Youth represented in the 1st
Team. Signed from Broad Plain House in the Somerset County League in 2018,
loves of tackle, great diag and good in the air, formed a great partnership with
Bish.

Reece Hedges, Defender -.A young, tall centre half joined us last season
from Hallen FC where he was playing regularly in the Hellenic league. Previous
clubs are Almonsbury and Little Stoke. Made his debut Vs. Cadbury Heath
despite playing out of position at right back. Manager’s player of the year
2021/23.
Regan Sollars, Defender – Signed from Brislington in 2016, now an ever
present in the 1 team after breaking through from the reserves after being a
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key player their promotion 4 seasons ago. Product of Bristol Rovers Academy
before joining Rovers he was part of the Ashton FC Youth setup.
Tom Anthony, Defender/midfield, signed last season from Cribbs in the
Hellenic League, made his debut away to Helston. Equally home at in defence
or midfield, pacey and comfortable on the ball. Has a big future in the game.

Oscar Pearce, Defender, Beech’s 2 signing and made his debut in the FA
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Vase win at Brislington, at right back Then went to University. Returned in april
to feature in a very young midfield @ 3 placed Mousehole. Can also play
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centre half. Played for Weston Super mare U18s. a another young man with a
good future in the game.
Charlie Saunders, Anywhere, Signed from Bath City in 2018 & brother of 1 st
team captain Connor. Modern day footballer, quick, very good on the ball and
is a very good ball carrier. Char is very versatile being able to play at anywhere
across the back, in midfield or upfront. Player’s player of the year 2021/23.
Alfie Cummings, Midfield/winger – Beech’s 1 signing in 2022, a great
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impact in the 2 half of the season for such a young man, only 17 years of age.
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Ex-Bristol Rovers schoolboy, very good on the ball, a player who has bags of
potential and a great attitude. Plays for Bristol manor Farm U18s and St.
Brendan’s College side.