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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.
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 st
team squad regular. 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.

Regan Sollars, Defender – Signed from Brislington in 2016, now an
ever present in the 1 team after breaking through from the reserves
st
after being a 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
st
good on 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.

Joel Bayliss, Midfield – Signed this summer from Clevedon Town, can
play on either wing or through the middle. His pacey and direct, will
cause any team problems at this level. looks 18 but add another 10
years!!