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ASHTON & BACKWELL UNITED F.C.

Miles Hardidge, striker/midfield - been with club for 10 seasons, another to join
straight from Ashton Boys. For many years a box-to-box midfielder with bags of ability
and energy to burn, one of the best technical players in the squad. Beech saw
something in Miles to play him as a striker and was instrumental in the Team’s
improvement in 2022
Jack Sell, Forward - another Beech recruit who had disappeared from the game,
having been on the gaffer’s radar for a long time. highly talented striker who scored on
his debut v Millbrook. Following a very successful spell with Clevedon Town, Jack
moved to Portishead Town. Jack was in great form when unfortunately, he suffered a
knee injury away @ Buckland and missed the last 6 games and most of this pre-season.
We will be looking forward to his return.
Elliot Moore, left midfield/forward - another 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, back in
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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 leaving his
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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 the role.
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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.