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Midfield
Tom Blair
Tom is a midfield player, who joined The Magpies prior to the 2016-17 season,
having previously been a member of The Southampton Academy from ages 8-11,
and he had also played for Bridport prior to joining The Magpies. Tom has become
a regular fixture in the first team squad for the past three seasons, and has now
made over one hundred appearances and scored twenty goals. Born Dorchester.
Age 19. Sponsored by The Welch Family.
Jason Brookes
Jason is a versatile utility player, who has also returned to the club, after leaving
at the end of the 2017-18 season. Jason initially joined The Magpies prior to season
2014-15, having previously been a scholar at The Southampton Academy, but was
released and signed for Eastleigh, before moving to Bashley. When he left The
Magpies, Jason had made seventy-seven appearances and scored three goals.
Born Southampton. Age 32. Sponsored by Chris Smith.
Franklyn Clarke
Franklyn has re-joined The Magpies for the third time, having initially become a
Magpie in December 2015, when he made that never to be forgotten debut at
Weymouth on Boxing Day. Having come on as a substitute he scored the equalising
goal in the 2-2 draw that day in time added. Having left The Magpies at the end of
that season, he returned in November 2016 and departed again in March 2017.
Franklyn is an energetic, physical central midfielder with a strong work ethic, and
can also operate as a target man as well as in the engine room. He has also
appeared for Blackfield & Langley, Poole Town, Salisbury, York City and Wimborne
Town. Born Liverpool. Age 26. Sponsored by Andy Rendell.
Harry Gardner
Harry signed for The Magpies in January 2020, and can play either at full-back or
in midfield. Harry came through the youth system at Exeter City, and has also
played for Taunton Town, Intercity Sant Joan CF (Spain) and Street. Born Frimley.
Age 19.
Charlie Gosney
Charlie has progressed through The Magpies’ youth structure, and is a member of
The Academy Squad. Born Dorchester. Age 17. Sponsored by MCH Tech.
Billy Lowes
Billy has re-signed for The Magpies for his third season with the club, having
previously been with Weymouth. Billy has also had spells in the academies of AFC
Bournemouth and Yeovil Town, and he then joined Poole Town where he won The
Young Player of the Year award, before he had loan spells with Wincanton Town
and AFC Totton. Billy has also captained the side on a number of occasions. Born
Poole. Age 23. Sponsored by Ali & Ellie Steele.
Ben Rowthorn
Ben is a defensive midfielder, who can also play at right-back or central defence.
He has joined The Magpies, having previously been with The Southampton
Academy, and also spent a period of time on loan with Truro City. Born Winchester.
Age 20.

Cameron Sangster
Cameron has re-signed for The Magpies, having joined previously on loan from
Plymouth Argyle earlier this season, and made seven appearances. Cameron began
his career with local club Chelston FC, before featuring in Argyle’s Development
Squad, having progressed from Argyle’s Academy. He subsequently made his first
team debut for Argyle as a substitute against Oldham Athletic. Born Reading. Age
20. Sponsored by Maiden Castle Garage.