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Elliot Moore, left midfield/forward. A new signing following a
recommendation from Jack Sell, Elliot has moved up from neighbours Nailsea
Utd in the Somerset county Premier league to join us and has impressed in pre-
season. Natural left foot, with quality on the ball, we welcome Elliot to the club.

Dean Preddie, Striker, another summer recruit. “D.J.” Started last season at
Cadbury Heath, 9 goals in 18 games earned him a move to Southern League
Slimbridge. A pacey striker, he scored goals in pre-season, with a particularly
impressive performance this week in the 5-2 win over Nailsea & Tickenham.

MANAGEMENT
Tony Beecham, Manager – 2021/22 was Beech’s 1 season with the club,
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back in management after having spells as a No. 2 at Southern league Bristol
Manor Farm & Hallen. Tony has lots of Western League experience as a player
& as a manager where he had a successful 4 years at Cribbs in the Premier
Division. Made a great impact here at the Lancer Scott last season.

Jim Williams, Assistant Manager – First season at the club after leaving a
successful spell as manager of St. George Easton in Gordano, leading them
back to the Somerset County League, was Tony’s assistant at Cribbs. Beech’s
trusty right hand man, with great technical input.

Ryan Perrett, 1 Team Coach – Joins Beech’s management team after
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leaving his role as manager for 8 years at Parson St. Old Boys in the Suburban
League, has previous experience with the club so knows what Ashton &
Backwell is all about.

Sam Carey, Physio, Sam recently joined us, Mousehole was his 1 game in
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the role. Born in Chichester. Sam has successfully graduated at UWE in Bristol,
studying Sports Rehabilitation. Worked for Southwest Pitch side Trauma Care
doing pitch side duties for rugby games all over Bristol. Had a placement at
Bath City FC as a Sports Rehabilitator for 6 months. Currently working in ‘The
Medical’ physiotherapist clinic in Bath and Midsomer Norton. Also working for
Saint Mary’s Old Boys Ladies RFC covering rugby games on a Sunday and have
volunteered with Bristol After stroke.