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Intrducing Bristol Manor Farm F.C. Cont….

Shea Bennington-Mannings. Forward - Shea re-joined Bristol Manor Farm in the summer
of the 2023/24 season from Ashton & Backwell FC, where he ended the season as the Stags’
top goalscorer with 15 goals.
Bevan Cross. Forward - Bevan joined the club in the summer of the 2023/24 season, after
hugely impressing for the Chippenham Town academy. The dynamic forward can play
anywhere across the frontline, and is certainly one to watch this season.
Alfie Cummings. Forward - Alfie is another successful graduate of the club’s U18 team,
having ended the 2022/23 season as the top goalscorer with 13 goals in 12 matches. Alfie
has also gained valuable experience at Step 5 for Ashton & Backwell.
Evander Grubb. Midfielder – Record breaker Evander is back with the Farm for a second
spell. He can play out wide or up front, terrorising opposition defences with his pace and
trickery.
Harry Lucas. Midfielder - Harry became an instant hit at The Creek in his debut 22/23
season, after graduating from the U18 squad. Despite his young age, the defender/
midfielder never shies from a tough tackle and loves to get stuck in.
Owen Brain. Midfielder – Owen joined the Portwaymen following the conclusion of the
23/24 Pre-Season campaign, and marked his competitive debut in style at Thame United by
scoring the winner as a substitute. Owen was part of the Youth setup at Bristol Rovers and
has played for Keynsham Town and Merthyr Town.
Regan Lashenko. Forward – Regan has had spells at Cardiff City and Torquay and signed
for the Farm in January 2022 at the age of 16. We look forward to seeing Regan develop this
season.
Will Gallagher. Will graduated from the Manor Farm U18s in the Summer of the 22/23
season and made an instant impact on his competitive senior debut away to Lymington in
the Farms 4-2 victory. Gallagher continued to feature off the bench, chipping in with a few
goals to add to his tally.

Luco Ponsillo. Forward - Luco is a tricky forward who has a bright future, having made the
step up into first-team football. His debut 22/23 season saw him feature on and off the
bench where he added vital goals as the club secured its Southern League status.
Lee Lashenko. Manager – also known as Laz, this is his 11th season at the Farm where he
led the team to 2 place, 4 Place, 3 place and then as champions of the Western League
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before being promoted into the Southern League in season 2017-2018.
Grantley Dicks. Assistant Manager – Grantley boasts a wealth of experience having played
and coached at a number of clubs including Hengrove Athletic, Weston-Super-Mare,
Gloucester City and Forest Green Rovers.
Liam Harding. First-Team Player/Coach - Liam joined the club in the summer of the
2023/24 season from Roman Glass St. George, where he was the Assistant Manager. Liam
brings a wealth of coaching knowledge to the Farm, in addition to his experience playing in
the Southern League at Evesham United.
Emily Rose. Sports Therapist - Emily joined the club in the summer of the 2023/24 season
from Bishop Sutton A.F.C. Emily works at Team UWE Sport as the Head Sport therapist, and
also runs her own successful Sports Therapist company, working with sports professionals
across football, American football, hockey and basketball.