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Lewis Coombes, Goalkeeper – A product of the Ashton FC Youth System from
the age of 6, joined 2010. left in 2012 for Bishop Sutton but re-signed in 2014
under ex-manager & dad Rich Coombes and has been the Stags’ No. 1 ever
since. Very vocal !! & a good shot stopper.
Joel Manning, Goalkeeper- A recent signing, who has been very impressive in
his first 2 games for the club, from Gloucester county side Bromley Heath, who
Joel joined following long spells at Bristol City and Cheltenham Town academies.

Joe Bishop, Defender – Vice Captain. Bish is now into his 7th season at the
Stags’, he reads the game well and has established himself as the rock in the
defence over the last few of seasons. Product of the Ashton FC Youth System.

Jordan Bishop, Defender – Broke into the squad from the reserves a couple of
seasons ago, done brilliantly when called upon and now a 1 team squad regular.
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Brother of fellow defender Joe, but certainly doesn’t live in his shadow on and
off the pitch!

Tom Press, Defender – Another Ashton FC Youth represented in the 1st Team.
Signed from Broad Plain House in the Somerset County League in 2018, loves of
tackle, great diag and good in the air, formed a great partnership with Bish.
Reece Hedges, Defender-.a young, tall centre half that joined us a few weeks
ago from Hallen FC where he was playing regularly in the Hellenic league.
Previous clubs are Almonsbury and Little Stoke. Made an impressive debut last
week Vs. Cadbury Heath despite playing out of position at right back.

Regan Sollars, Defender – Signed from Brislington in 2016, now an ever
present in the 1 team after breaking through from the reserves after being a
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key player their promotion 4 seasons ago. Product of Bristol Rovers Academy
before joining Rovers he was part of the Ashton FC Youth setup.

Charlie Saunders, Defender/Midfield – Signed from Bath City in 2018 &
brother of 1 team captain Connor. Modern day footballer, quick, very good on
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the ball and is a very good ball carrier. Char is very versatile being able to play
at anywhere across the back or in midfield.

Sam Thomas, Midfield – Started at Ashton Boys aged 5, re-joined following a
period at Bristol City Academy. Signed for the Stags in 2010, making him our
longest serving player. High quality midfielder & full of energy, who never stops
running. He has become a major part for the side. Tomo is very versatile and
has been known to fill in wherever the manager needs him including in goal.