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Undy AFC Management Team
Mark Crook – Director of Football. Mark has a wealth of footballing experience. Marks’ first managerial spell at the club, saw us promoted to the Welsh league pyramid for the first time in the clubs history in 2011. Mark spent the majority of his playing career as an Undy AFC player and has always had an unbreakable bond with his local boyhood club, this is further reinforced by the fact that his father, John is one of the founding members of the club as we know it now.
Lewis Thomas – First Team Manager. Lewis was installed as first team manager in July 2020 having coached at both club and academy levels across South Wales. Lewis is an accredited UEFA B licence coach, who is known for his attention to detail and innovative training drills. Lewis in his playing days, also spent time gracing the Causeway and playing in the same Undy AFC side as Mark Crook.
Lee Relish – First Team Assistant Manager. Lee is another accomplished veteran of the Welsh leagues. A master tactician and great motivator of people and players alike. Lee can also boast having played his football for Hereford United and Newport County as well as having managed at Cinderford Town and Goytre F.C. Lee is also a UEFA C licence accredited coach. All round ‘Mr Nice Guy’ who is in his third season at the Causeway. Liked by all who have the pleasure to meet him, loves Pizza and a good chat.
Undy AFC Player Profiles
James Smallcombe – Goalkeeper. James has been our first choice keeper for over ten years now, having recently achieved the incredible accolade of playing over 200 consecutive league and cup games for the club. Fantastic shot stopper and much valued club stalwart, having also represented us at various levels. Paul Clayton – Defender. Paul is a man mountain of a centre half who has progressed through the youth system at Undy to become one of the first names on the team sheet. Loves to run with the ball at his feet. Gyles Thompson – Defender. One of the elder statesmen of the team. Gyles is an accomplished player, relaxed on the ball with a sweet left foot. Gyles is a one team player, having only ever played his football for Undy AFC, after joining us as a young lad.
Kane Jellyman – Defender. This will be Kanes first competitive season at Undy AFC having been with us since early 2020. Very combative defender who reads the game well and is calm under pressure. Jordan Rathbone – Defender. In his second spell at the club following his release from Newport County. Strong and reliable player, fantastic crosser of the ball with an eye for a killer pass.
Sam Thomas - Defender. Eldest son of manager Lewis. Sam is another young player that has represented Undy AFC at many levels as he has progressed through the junior section. Sam captained his university when they knocked Swansea University out of the 2020 University Cup.
Henry Mollard – Defender. Yet another successful product from our youth team set up to make their way in to our first team squad. Henry reads the game well and is a player that always gives the management team 100%. Also a coach within our u18’s East Gwent Premier side.
Josh Fitton – Defender. Mr Reliable, always gives his all to the team, very vocal on the pitch, Mr Nice off it. Josh has been with the club for a number of years on a ‘On and Off’ basis. He played for Caldicot Town previously, before coming back to the Causeway like a homing pigeon.
James Gidney – Midfield. James is another young player that has risen through the ranks of the club having started in our junior section. The ultimate defensive utility player, equally happy on the left or right hand side of defence or being deployed as a defensive midfielder.
UNDY AFC Telephone 01633 881352 www.undyafc.co.uk