ANDREW JONES – FIRST TEAM MANAGER

‘Joner’ a Paulton player of many years joined local rivals Radstock Town for 3 successful seasons.  Returned to Paulton as player/manager for the reserves after leading the reserves to cup success and promotion to Somerset County Premier Division, Joner was appointed first team manager after the departure of Darren Perrin to Chippenham Town. Joner runs his own business, is married to Sarah with 3 children, Amelia, Amber and Morgan. Has proved to be the Club’s most successful manager having claimed the runner’s up position in the league two seasons ago and taken the Club to it’s first ever Somerset Premier Cup final last season.

   STEVE TOVEY – ASSISTANT FIRST TEAM MANAGER

‘Stowey’ a Paulton Legend.  Stowey played in excess of 700 games in his 14 seasons as a player for Paulton Rovers.  A tough tackling midfielder who took no prisoners on the pitch!!  Stowey left the club for 3 weeks to join local rivals Mangotsfield United but returned as he claimed he couldn’t find his way!!! After a successful spell as Joner’s assistant in the reserves, he took over as Reserve Team Manager when Joner was appointed to the first team but after just one season was appointed assistant manager.
 
   BOB STOKES - PHYSIO

Known affectionately as “The Head” Bob began his footballing physio duties way back in 1976 with neighbours, Welton Rovers. He then had spells at Glastonbury Town and Frome Town before joining Rovers in 2003. When he’s not treating the players (which seems to be most days!) he can be found working on some of our aging supporters!

DARREN JAMES - PHYSIO
Joined this season from Weston Super Mare having spent the previous two seasons at Torquay United. Darren works at Newhall Hospital in Salisbury and also runs his own physiotherapy and sports injury clinic at Norton Hill School.

   COLIN PARSONS - KIT MANAGER

Another Paulton Legend! Colin has worked tirelessly for the club for many years and in many different capacities. His wicked sense of humour ensures the players not only turn out in the right kit but in the correct frame of mind.

   KYLE PHILLIPS – 06/05/1989

Exciting young goal keeper, having progressed from Youth team.  Made his first team debut last season and is now firmly established as the No 1 keeper.

   STUART TOVEY - 09/09/86

Son of the assistant manager and a player who has come up through the ranks. Joined local rivals Welton Rovers last season after a successful loan spell. The Toolstation Western League club converted him from a midfielder to a right back. He made several impressive performances for Paulton at the end of last season, not least an appearance in the abandoned Somerset Premier Cup Final at Weston Super Mare.

 
   DANNY BOYS – 02/08/1985

‘Gobboff’ a larger than life character who knows everybody!!!  ‘Boysey’ arrived from neighbouring club Radstock Town after many impressive performances for them and has made a comfortable step up to Southern League Football. A player who can play in any position on the left side and is equally at home in the heart of the defence. 

   ROB COUSINS- 09/01/1971

“Trigger” is now in his second full season and assists with the coaching. Vastly experienced midfielder or defender whos previous clubs include Bristol City, Bath City, Yeovil Town, Forest Green Rovers, Tiverton Town and Mangotsfield Utd. Played several times for England’s Non League side including an away trip to Italy. Works as a Pension Administrator. Rob completed his 900th Senior appearance last season!

   JASON HUGHES - 11/09/1982

Jason joined Rovers this season from local rivals, Welton Rovers. He lives in Bedminster, Bristol where he works for the City council.

   MIKE TROUGHT - 19/10/1980

Another new boy having joined this season from Premier division side, Clevedon Town. He made over 50 appearances for Bristol Rovers before joining Bath City. He is now a self employed carpenter liiving in Ashton,Bristol.

   BEN CLEVERLEY – 12/09/1981

‘Clevs’ was Andrew Jones' first signing for the club. He who was previously a full time professional with Bristol City, Cheltenham Town and Forest Green Rovers.  Made 22 league appearances for Cheltenham Town in the 2002/03 campaign.  Joner persuaded Ben to join his brother Dan at the club, now in the start

of his third season; he is one of the biggest names to arrive at Paulton Rovers in the history of the club.  Runs his own transport company. Voted Player’s Player and Manager’s Player of the year last season and if that were not enough won Best Goal for his effort away at St Blazey in an FA Cup Replay! Vice captain this season.

   CHRIS LANE- 23/08/1984

“Laner” joined from Mangotsfield last season having also played for Bishop Sutton and Brislington. Another left sided player he played over 100 times for the Mangos scoring 13 goals (unlucky for some!). Chris is a builder by trade. Won the Supporter’s Player of The Year award for his electrifying runs and valuable goals.

 
   PETE SHEPHERD – 20/06/1983

Known as “Sheps” or “Compo” he signed from Clevedon Town. Also played for Taunton Town and Mangotsfield United. Another midfielder with an eye for goal although perhaps not too many headed ones! His crowning moment last season was a hat trick at AFC Hayes.

   DEAN PENDRY – 02/04/1981

“Deano” joined after a long spell at Mangotsfield United. Struggled with a long term injury last season that limited his appearances but hopefully will be back to full fitness and pressing for a starting place this season. Great character on and off the field.

   DAN CLEVERLEY – 21/04/1983

‘Clevs’ a nippy striker who spent much of last season in midfield. He signed from Bath City and scored a hat trick on his Paulton debut against Bideford Town, in the well remembered 4-3 victory.  Dan is a car mechanic and can be seen driving the streets with his soft top down!  Hoping his brother Ben, can lay a few more goals on for him this season.  Appointed Club Captain this season.

   JOSH JEFFERIES - 02/02/1983

Now in his second spell with the club having played previously with Bath City, Chippenham Town and Swindon Supermarine. Josh is a midfield player with a definite eye for goal having provided some memorable moments with spectacular strikes. Outside of football he is a self employed property developer.

   RICK HULBERT-28/2/1986

Signed in August 2006 from Bath City adding the much needed firepower to the attack. Struck up a successful partnership with Rob Claridge last season netting 8 league and cup goals.

   ROB CLARIDGE - 13/03/1980

“Luggage” joined last season from Mangotsfield and was a proven goal scorer both at Cossham Street and previous clubs, Weston-Super-Mare, Clevedon Town and Brislington so it was no surprise he won the C;ub’s Golden Boot in his first term . Also played at Highbury for Bristol Rovers against the Arsenal. Rob is an electrician by trade and Joner will be hoping he can spark the attack again this season!

   CALLUM STEWART -13/06/90Callum was captain of an outstandingly successful Millfield Scool team which finished as runners-up in the Boodles ISFA Cup and won the English Schools FA U18 Trophy. More particularly, however, he was "an outstanding captain, probably the best Millfield has ever had" and impressed his coaches at both school and representative level for his exemplary attitude both on and off the pitch. Callum left Millfield School this year and captained the English Independent Schools team where he was voted “Player of the Year”. Callum comes from Radstock, can play on the leftside of defence or midfield and spent two weeks this summer on trial at Southend United

   JON BESWETHERICK - 15/01/1978

Jon was born in Liverpool but moved to Plymouth where he made 138 appearances for Argyle scoring 8 times. Other league clubs include Sheffield Wednesday and Bristol Rovers plus loan spells at Swindon Town and Macclesfield Town. Has also appeared for Kidderminster Harriers, Forest Green and Salisbury City. Now making a career in the Police force, Jon lives at Midsomer Norton.