First Team Pen Pictures | First Team Pen Pictures 2009/10 |
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| Written by Andy Harris | ||
| Wednesday, 11 June 2008 | ||
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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 and is now firmly established as the No 1 keeper. STUART TOVEY - 09/09/86 Another player who has come up through the ranks. Joined local rivals Welton Rovers after a successful loan spell. The Toolstation Western League club converted him from a midfielder to a right back.  ROB COUSINS- 09/01/1971 “Trigger” is now in his third 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. Rob aims to complete his 1,000th Senior appearance this season! CHRIS LANE- 23/08/1984 “Laner” joined from Mangotsfield 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!).  DAN CLEVERLEY – 21/04/1983 ‘Clevs’ a nippy striker who has dropped back into 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 own! Appointed Club Captain last 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.  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!
 MATTHEW COOPER – 07/09/1987. Striker. Currently a student at Bath University. Joined Rovers from Blue Square South, Weymouth. JOE WHITE – 09/02/1990. On a short term loan from Bristol Rovers. Began this season on loan to local rivals, Yate Town. Joe’s father, Steve, was also a striker and enjoyed a great career at Bristol Rovers and Swindon Town to name but two! JOHN LOCK – 02/11/1987. Tall central defender who began the season with Almondsbury Town but quickly followed manager, Paul Weeks, when he took the job at Cinderford Town. Completed a move to Winterfield Road in January. LEE MARSHALL – 20/05/1988. In his second spell with the club. Left Rovers at the end of the 2007/8 season to join Gloucester City where he helped them to win the play offs and see them promoted to the Blue Square Conference North. Was voted City’s Player’s Player of the Season last year. |
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ANDREW JONES – FIRST TEAM MANAGER
PAUL MILSOM – ASSISTANT FIRST TEAM MANAGER Paul brings a wealth of experience to Rovers having been appointed caretaker manager at local rivals, Mangotsfield United in March 2008. Against the odds in a spiritted end of season performance they managed to avoid relegation from the Premier Division. Paul was subsequently given the manager's role along with his new assistant, Spencer Thomas. However budget cuts meant the 2009-10 season was a struggle and eventually they both stood down. Having once thought his playing days might be at and end through injury, Paul made an impressive comeback in the heart of defence for Almondsbury Town where he made 19 appearances scoring 5 times. Paul previous clubs as a player were Bristol City, Bath City, Tiverton Town, Chippenham and of course Mangotsfield United.
COLIN PARSONS - KIT MANAGER
OLLIE PRICE – 12/09/1982 Joined this season from Chippenham Town, Ollie spent a month at Winterfield Road when on loan from another of his previous clubs, Mangotsfield United. He began his career at Bristol City. 
ALEX BALL – 08/08/1981 Vastly experienced central defender who joined from Premier Division, Mangotsfield United last season where he was formerly club captain. Alex now works with Bristol City Youth Academy. Appointed vice captain this season.
COURTNEY REDWOOD -18/02/1989 Paulton born and bred Redders has come through the youth development to be regular Reserve team keeper. His ambition is to displace his friend Kyle Phillip as Paulton's No 1. Works for Geoff Thomas Ltd. (one of the clubs great sponsors). 
CHARLIE RICH - 30/06/1987 Charlie hails from Bedminster Down and signed from Western League Brislington having been on the books of Bristol Rover Acadamy. He won nine England under 18 schoolboy caps. 
CRAIG BURCHILL - 22/04/1993 Craig is the baby of the side hails and lives in Nailsea. A great prospect who will continue to learn and develop through the youth squad. Currently working in the family business prior to returning to full time education. 
BEN LACEY - 30/05/1991 Ben captained the youth team to the Somerset Floodlit Youth League Championship finishing up the league’s highest scorer with 32 goals. Born in Bristol he has lived all his life in Shepton Mallett. He is currently working part time in retail whilst he contemplates returning to full time education. 
PHILIP WATERS – 02/11/1987 – Another new addition to the squad. Phil was on Southampton’s books until a knee injury saw him released. Plays in midfield and has recently moved to Bath. 
