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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 4 games for the club, from Gloucester county side Bromley Heath, who
Joel joined following spells at Bristol City and Cheltenham Town academies.
Plays for St, Brendan’s college. A tall, vocal keeper with all the attributes to go a
long way in the game.

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
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seasons ago, done well when called upon and now a 1 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.

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 his debut Vs. Cadbury
Heath despite playing out of position at right back, has been very impressive
back at centre half
Regan Sollars, Defender – Signed from Brislington in 2016, now an ever
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present in the 1 team after breaking through from the reserves 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 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.
Alfie Cummings, Midfield/winger – New signing this season, only 17 years of
age. Ex-Bristol Rovers schoolboy, very good on the ball a player who has bags
of potential and a great attitude. Plays for Bristol manor Farm U18s and St.
Brendan’s College side.
Mason Hardidge, Midfield/Forward – Another player to come from Ashton
Boys. Promoted from the Reserves this season and hasn’t looked out of place in
the 1 Team also brother of fellow midfielder Miles. Mas is very good on the ball
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