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Dante Baptiste (19) Goalkeeper
On a season-long loan from Premier League Watford, Dante impressed in pre-season despite his young
years. Formerly of Norwich City, Baptiste joined Watford in July 2018 and was a regular in the U18s,
before more recently progressing into the U23s. Boro’s new custodian is familiar with Non-League,
having experienced brief loan spells with Wingate & Finchley and Hendon where he saved four penalties
in a shoot-out on one occasion.
Jack Turner (29) Goalkeeper
Started his career at youth level for Staines Town before moving on to AFC Wimbledon, where he
progressed into the first team squad. He returned to Staines in 2012 to make over 200 appearances for
the Swans. In 2017, a move to Slough Town ensued where he remained for 4 seasons. Jack started
season 2021/22 with Cray Wanderers before the switch to Farnborough in December.
Richard Orlu (33) Defender
Back for his second spell in Hampshire, having initially played for the Club during the 2012/13 season,
Richard has a vast amount of National League experience, having performed for Dover Athletic, Woking,
Welling United, Hampton & Richmond Borough and most recently Dulwich Hamlet.
John Oyenuga (27) Defender
A true fans favourite, the ever-smiling John rejoined the yellows in 19/20, having departed for Welsh
Premier League outfit, Connah’s Quay Nomads in August 2017 A pacey right back, other former clubs
include Walton and Hersham and Westfield.
Jack Ball (29) Defender
Jack joins the Boro for the second half of the season. Previous clubs include Salisbury, Hartley Wintney
and Cove.
Rob Howard (22) Defender.
Rob joins Farnborough on loan from Southend United. He spent his youth career at Southend, Arsenal
and Colchester, before returning to Southend. He’s had loan spells at Harlow, Dartford. Braintree and
King’s Lynn, and made his Southend League 2 debut on season 20/21.
Jordan Alawode-Williams (24) Defender
Formally with Bristol Rovers, Jordan went on loan to Poole Town, before making the move permanent
where he became a fan’s favourite, despite having to travel from his London base. However, after
racking up the miles, he decided to join Farnborough in November 2019, and immediately impressed,
before being sidelined through injury. Jordan now starts his second spell for the Yellows in time for the
second half of the 21/22 season.
Louie Paget (23) Defender/Midfield
Signing for Boro towards the end of 19/20 season from Neighbours, Hartley Wintney, Louie returns for
season 21/22 ready to impress. A versatile player who can play at full-back or anywhere in midfield. The
athletic youngster came through Hartley Wintney’s youth team set-up and is their former U18 Captain,
signing First Team forms in August 2015. Currently on loan at Leatherhead.
Ramarni Medford-Smith (23)
Defender
Former Reading U18 and U23 defender, Ramarni made his Reading first team debut against Blackpool
in January 2020, in an FA Cup tie. He also had loan spells at Torquay and Plainmoor. In September 2020,
he departed Reading and joined Marlow town. He joins Boro as cover across the back 4, and scored his
debut Boro goal away against Truro.
Frankie Sutherland (27) Midfield
The Hillingdon born midfielder is a product of Queens Park Rangers' youth system, who spent time on
loan with Portsmouth, AFC Wimbledon, Dagenham & Redbridge and Crawley Town. After being released
by the West London Club in the Summer of 2016, Frankie went straight into Non-League and signed for
National League Woking, before moving onto Whitehawk. The Republic of Ireland under 17, 19 and 21
International joined National League Bromley at the start of the 2017/18 where he went on to make 74
appearances in two seasons, finding the net on 11 occasions.
Frankie got a season under his belt in The National League South with Ebbsfleet United in 2019/20
followed by a spell with Billericay Town before his move to Farnborough.
Mitch Brundle (27) Midfield
Mitch joins Farnborough from Barnet having made 22 appearances for the National League outfit this
season before his transfer in early February. Previous clubs include Dagenham & Redbridge, Dover,
Gateshead and Braintree.
Harry Cooksley (27) Midfield
A product of Reading and QPR youth setups, Harry spent 2 seasons playing college soccer in the USA,
before returning to the UK with Aldershot Town and AFC Wimbledon. He then had a spell with Mallorca
B before making his Farnborough debut in 2019, making 12 appearances for the Yellows. 2019/20 saw
Harry once again overseas with Pinzgau Saalfelden in the third tier of the Austrian league. He returns