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GETTING TO KNOW CHIPPENHAM TOWN

Good afternoon and a happy new year to everyone. We begin 2021 as Manager Mike Cook has assembled a stronger
we began 2020 with an eagerly anticipated local derby with Chippenham looking squad this season after succeeding Mark
Town. The Bluebirds will be without Plymouth Argyle winger Klaidi Lolos Collier in the hot seat nearly a year ago. He
and likewise, Donovan Wilson will be absent for City following their had previously enjoyed a spell as manager of
sendings off in the 1-1 draw at Hardenhuish Park on Boxing Day. Gloucester City and in the summer he signed both
Chippenham arrive at Twerton lying in 11th place in the table with four Joe Hanks and Marlon Jackson from the Tigers as
wins, four draws and five defeats. The Bluebirds have actually fared better he strengthened his squad. The Wiltshire side have plenty of attacking
on the road with three of those four wins coming at Dulwich Hamlet options with Jackson joined by the former City trio of Ross Stearn, Ryan
(2-0), Chelmsford City (2-0) and Welling United (1-0). They were also Brunt and Adam Mann, as well as being able to call upon experienced
victorious on penalties at Ebbsfleet United after a 1-1 draw in the 3rd striker Chris Zebroski and former Weston man Brad Ash.
Qualifying Round of the FA Cup, but bowed out of the FA Trophy at the Let’s hope that by the time the sides next meet, fans are inside the
same venue on penalties. ground to watch what is always a fascinating match up.
The Chippenham Town squad this afternoon is:
The Defender… Defender (DOB: 6th June 1991). (on loan from Bristol City),
EDDIE JONES Eddie signed for Chippenham Kieran Parselle, Ryan Law
Town for a second time for the
(on loan from Plymouth Argyle),
2020/21 season. Previous club Danny Greenslade, Spencer
was Oxford City and, amongst Hamilton and George Rigg
others, a spell in America for (long term injured).
Maryland FC. It was his cross that
created the own goal that gave
Chippenham the lead in the 1-1
draw on Boxing Day.
Chippenham Town can also
choose a defensive line from:
Ryan Case, Tom Harrison

The Midfielder… Midfield (DOB: 2nd March In midfield, manager Mike
JOE HANKS 1995). Joe signed for Cook also selects from: Alex
Chippenham Town in the close Bray, Callum Gunner, Luke
season. Previous club was Russe, Ross Stearn, Alex
Gloucester City where he was Bray and Klaidi Lolos (on
a regular goal scorer from loan from Plymouth Argyle).
midfield. Joe played League 2
football in his early career for
Cheltenham Town.

The Striker… Forward (DOB: 5th April 1996). and Ryan Brunt.
BRADLEY ASH Brad joined Chippenham Town In goal, former Bristol Rovers,
in the summer from Hereford FC.
Salisbury, Cheltenham Town and
Previous clubs include Weston-super- Hereford FC keeper Will Puddy
Mare where, after coming to the has the gloves and back up is
attention of Football League clubs, provided by Academy youngster
he eventually joined Barnsley in Ben Hughes.
2016. He then moved to Boreham
Wood and subsequently spent
time in the National League before
joining Hereford.
Elsewhere in attack, the Bluebirds
can choose from: Chris Zebroski,
Adam Mann, Marlon Jackson
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