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Management:
Manager: Leigh Robinson.
Leigh was appointed at the beginning of January 2020, and began his managerial
career as Joint Manager of Wellington, and then Bridgwater Town, before being
appointed as Manager of Taunton Town in August 2012, where he oversaw a
successful spell, guiding The Peacocks to three successive Southern League
Division One South & West Play-Offs, before finally winning The Championship in
2017-18, with over one hundred points, and just one defeat. He then became
Manager at then National League South Truro City, where he improved results in a
seven-month spell before leaving in March 2019. Born Hitchin. Age 39.
First Team Coach & Head of Development: Robbie Herrera.
Robbie joined The Magpies as the other half of a management duo with Leigh,
having most recently been with Plymouth Argyle’s Academy for two seasons as
Professional Development Phase Lead Coach for seventeen to twenty-one-year
olds. Robbie holds a UEFA A coaching licence, and has also worked with Torquay
United’s youth team, before he spent two years as The Gulls’ Assistant Manager.
Robbie had also been an accomplished professional footballer, beginning his career
as a youth player at Queens Park Rangers, before spells at Torquay United, Fulham
and finally to Leyton Orient, making two hundred and seventy-six appearances in
all. Robbie also had spells in non-league football with Merthyr Tydfil, Taunton Town
and Bideford. Born Torquay. Age 50. Sponsored by Wat-er-Save
Goalkeeping Coach: Steve Dodge
Not surprisingly Steve was a goalkeeper in his playing days, and was a member of
Eddie Belt‘s outstanding Magpies’ Youth Team in the 1980’s along with David West,
and he also appeared in The Magpies’ Southern League side. Steve also played for
Weymouth, Swanage, Bashley, Christchurch, Hamworthy United, Portland United
and Weymouth Sports. As a Police Officer Steve also played for the Dorset Police
team for fifteen seasons, as well as their veterans’ side, and in recent seasons has
served as goalkeeping coach at Portland United before joining The Magpies. Born
Weymouth. Age 55.
Players:
Goalkeeper:
Will Buse
Will has joined The Magpies on a season long loan from parent club Bristol City,
having signed his first professional contract with The Robins, and having
progressed from City’s U18’s to U23’s. Also, Will has worked with manager Leigh
Robinson previously. Age 19. Sponsored by Wat-er-Save.
Defenders:
Josiah Dunstan
Josiah, who is a centre back, joined The Magpies during the summer, having
previously spent a period at The Hartpury College Academy, and has also appeared
for Hungerford Town and Taunton Town. Born London. Age 19. Sponsored by
Toni Biondic
Joel Kiwobo
Joel, a strong physical defender, has joined The Magpies, having previously played
in Portugal, Italy and his native France for Olympique St. Quentin, Rodeo and
Maura. Born France. Age 24.
Charlie Madden