Gloucester City A.F.C. squad
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Gloucester City A.F.C. squad is a football (soccer) club from Gloucester, United Kingdom
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[edit] Goalkeepers
[edit] Matt Bath
(NO LONGER WITH CLUB)
Born: 12 June 1976, Stroud, Gloucestershire
City Debut: v Mangotsfield United (H) 20 November 2001
Position: Goalkeeper
Information: If ever proof were needed that there is talent to be found in local football then Matt Bath is it.
Having used a number of goalkeepers already in the 2001/02 season, Chris Burns looked to County League side Whitminster. Matt had played there for six seasons and seemed quite happy to stay put. However, the chance to prove himself at higher level finally saw him part company with the local side.
He made his debut against Mangotsfield Utd at Meadow Park but it almost didn't happen as he was refused entry at the gate! City lost the game 2-1 but Matt's continuing impressive performances made the number one jersey his own for the remainder of the season.
Not only did his ability shine through more and more with each game, so did his reputation. In his early games he seemed to stand and watch if a ball was out of his reach, but his confidence grew and before long he'd become one of the better keepers in the league. It was no surprise when he was named as the 2001/02 player of the season despite only playing for five full months.
Matt missed the first three games of the 2002/03 season after he was red carded at Atherstone. After he'd served his suspension he seemed to take a while to find his best form. He conceded more than twenty goals in his fist dozen games but found his form in the away win at Sutton Coldfield. Whilst the home keeper reacted to anything the Taff said to him, Matt quietly pulled off several breathtaking saves and announced his return to top form. He finished the season with sixteen clean sheets and an enhanced reputation as someone who was now playing below his level. What with the performances that he put in during our FA Trophy run, including a Gordon Banks like save at Southport, the club realised his importance and offered him a contract, he has yet to sign it...
Gloucester City appearances (to 30/01/2007)
| Season | Appearances | Subs | Goals | Clean Sheets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-02 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| 2002-03 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| 2003-04 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| 2004-05 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| 2005-06 | 46 | 0 | 1 | 13 |
| 2006-07 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Total | 251 | 0 | 1 | 69 |
Honours: Stroud & District League, Gloucestershire FA XI 2001/02, Gloucester City Player of the Year 2001/02, Southern League Western Division Runner up 2003/04.
Previous Clubs: Whitminster Town, Gloucester City, [Cinderford Town F.C.|Cinderford Town]].
[edit] Jacob Giles
(NO LONGER WITH CLUB)
Born: 12 October 1985, Huddersfield, Yorkshire
City Debut: Chippenham Town (H) 3 October 2006
Position: Goalkeeper
Information: Jacob is a goalkeeper signed on loan from Newport County in October 2006 to cover for the out of form Matt Bath.
He kept a clean sheet on his debut in a 1-0 victory over Chippenham Town on October 3rd 2006.
Gloucester City Appearances (to 14/10/2006)
| Season | Appearances | Subs | Goals | Clean Sheets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-07 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Previous Clubs: Huddersfield Town, Team Bath, Newport County and Gloucester City (loan).
[edit] Ray Johnston
City Debut: King's Lynn (H) 3 February 2007
Position: Goalkeeper
Gloucester City Appearances (to 10/03/2007)
| Season | Appearances | Subs | Goals | Clean Sheets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-07 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 7 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Honours: England Under 15, Southern League Division One Western Championship 2005/06.
Previous Clubs: Bath City, Bristol Rovers,Southampton (loan), Weston Super Mare, Frome Town, Bishop Sutton, Clevedon Town and Frome Town.
[edit] Lee Matthews
Born: 1986
City Debut: Didcot Town (H) 16 January 2007
Position: Goalkeeper
Gloucester City Appearances (to 16/01/2007)
| Season | Appearances | Subs | Goals | Clean Sheets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-07 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
[edit] Jamie Morse
Born:
City Debut: Not played yet
Position: Goalkeeper
Gloucester City Appearances (to )
| Season | Appearances | Subs | Goals | Clean Sheets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-07 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Previous Clubs:
[edit] Defenders
[edit] Ollie Barnes
(NO LONGER WITH CLUB)
Born: 1987, Bristol
City Debut: v Cheshunt (H) 9 December 2006
Position: Defender
Gloucester City appearances (to 01/01/2007)
| Season | Appearances | Subs | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-07 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Previous Clubs: Bristol City, Bristol Rovers, Gloucester City (loan).
[edit] Luke Buttery
Born: 12 February 1985
City Debut: v Team Bath (A) 26 February 2007
Position: Defender
Gloucester City appearances (to 10/03/2007)
| Season | Appearances | Subs | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-07 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Previous Clubs: Cheltenham Town and Cinderford Town.
[edit] Tom Hamblin
Born: 1987, Bristol
City Debut: v Maidenhead United (H) 19 August 2006
Position: Central Defender
Information: Signed in June 2006 from Bristol Manor Farm. A solid no-nonsense defender who has shown good promise in the pre-season campaign. Was a former member of Mangotsfield United’s youth team
Gloucester City Appearances (to 10/03/2007)
| Season | Appearances | Subs | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006/07 | 28 | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 28 | 2 | 0 |
Previous Clubs: Fry Club FC, Mangotsfield United and Bristol Manor Farm.
[edit] Danny Hodnett
Born: 19 November 1986
City Debut: v Northwood (A) 27 January 2007
Position: Defender
Gloucester City appearances (to 10/02/2007)
| Season | Appearances | Subs | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-07 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Previous Clubs: Kidderminster Harriers, Stoke City, Worcester City and Gloucester City (loan).
[edit] Shabir Khan
(NO LONGER WITH CLUB)
Born: 1986, Worcester
City Debut: v Cheshunt (H) 9 December 2006
Position: Defender
Gloucester City appearances (to 16/12/2006)
| Season | Appearances | Subs | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-07 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Previous Clubs: Worcester City, Gloucester City (loan).
[edit] Jonny Miller
(NO LONGER WITH CLUB)
Born: 1980, Street, Somerset
City Debut: v Bath City (H) 21 January 2006
Position: Right Back or Defensive Midfielder
Information: Signed in January 2006 from Street, who City had played in the FA Cup in the 2004/2005 season and lost. Jonny scored two goals that day. Jonny also enjoyed three years at Weston Super Mare
Gloucester City Appearances (to 28/11/2006)
| Season | Appearances | Subs | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-06 | 15 | 0 | 2 |
| 2006-07 | 13 | 4 | 0 |
| Total | 28 | 4 | 2 |
Previous Clubs: Yeovil Town, Street Town, Weston Super Mare, Street Town, Gloucester City and Street Town(loan).
[edit] Darren Robison
(NO LONGER AT CLUB)
Born: 19 May 1971, Plymouth, Devon
City Debut: v Tiverton Town (H) 24 October 2006
Position: Defender
Information: Swindon based ex-RAF Serviceman who started his football career with Millbrook in the South-Western League, moving on to Falmouth Town, Truro City, has also played at Witney Town, Weston Super Mare and Trowbridge.
Signed for Tim Harris for the first time when he joined Newport County and Darren spent four years as Captain of “The Exiles” and was part of the successful promotion winning side and FA Cup run that saw Newport take Blackpool to a replay.
Then Gloucestershire football beckoned in the form of Cirencester Town for an eighteen month period and just before Christmas 2005 Tim once again swooped for the player, only himself to then leave for Meadow Park shortly afterwards. He was resigned for this season.
Robison is a utility player who can play anywhere across the back four or midfield and indeed played a couple of games in goal at the end of one season at Newport!
Gloucester City appearances (to 24/10/2006)
| Season | Appearances | Subs | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006/07 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Honours: Southern League Western Division Runners-up 1998/99.
Previous Clubs: Millbrook, Falmouth Town, Truro City, Witney Town, Weston Super Mare, Trowbridge Town, Newport County, Cirencester Town, Merthyr Tydfil, Gloucester City and Cirencester United (loan).
[edit] Chris Thompson
Born: 15 August 1982, Swindon, Wiltshire
City Debut: v Cirencester Town (H) 30 March 2002
Position: Central Defender or Right Midfield
Information: Product of the Gloucester City youth team who went on to join Northampton Town. After being released by them at the end of the 2000/01 season Chris Burns, his former youth team manager, convinced him to re-sign for Gloucester. Hardworking and skillful midfielder who can also play in defence.
Chris was one of the more successful products of Burnsy's youth team as he progressed from City to a youth contract at Northampton Town. Sadly for him, he wasn't taken on at Sixfields and came back to Meadow Park during March 2002. At the time, only Luke Prince seemed to have the natural talent to stand out from the rest so having Chris in the side was like a breath of fresh air. On his debut at home to Cirencester he showed the kind of touches that had been missing from City's play and within the last few months of the season became an essential player in the City midfield.
Thommo started the season out of position at right wing back and didn't find his best form until he was moved into midfield. His first goal came away at Minehead in the FA Cup and was followed by a purple patch where he couldn't miss. He ended the season with ten goals.
Gloucester City appearances (to 10/03/2007)
| Season | Appearances | Subs | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-02 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-03 | 49 | 2 | 10 |
| 2003-04 | 48 | 2 | 1 |
| 2004-05 | 46 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-06 | 35 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006-07 | 36 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 220 | 5 | 12 |
Honours: Southern League Western Division Runner up 2003/04.
Previous Clubs: Gloucester City and Northampton Town.
[edit] Lyndon Tomkins
Born: 13 January 1979, Gloucester
City Debut: v Solihull Borough (H) 25 September 2004
Position: Central Defender
Information: Lyndon is a 'hard as nails' defender, re-signed by the club in September 2004 for what is actually his third spell at Meadow Park.
An Engineer by trade, the Gloucester based centre-half came up through the City Youth team in the mid-nineties, a time when City were awash with cash and rarely looked to their own resources to recruit players. He headed off to Witney Town in search of first team football before eventually settling with Cinderford Town.
During his spell in the Forest he grew in confidence and stature and was rewarded with the club captaincy. However, Chris Burns persuaded him to come to Meadow Park and pretty much before he kicked a ball in a pre-season friendly at Brockworth the dream was over. An off the ball incident, without contact from another player, saw him tear his cruciate knee ligaments.
Despite hopes that the injury would mend itself sooner, Lyndon saw no action for a year. Almost twelve months to the day of the accident he resumed playing, again in pre-season, but found himself released without tasting first team action as City cut their wage bill.
Tompkins returned to Cinderford as they struggled to avoid the drop and faced City twice, losing both games. Now fitter and stronger from the injury he made the move across the County to Hellenic League hopefuls Bishops Cleeve where again he caught Burns' eye and rejoined City with a glowing reference from John Murphy.
With the Tigers leaking goals, it was hoped that Lyndon would plug the gap. Things didn't quite go to plan as City conceeded within minutes of his debut!
At the time of writing Tompkins has added steel to the back four and the team have conceeded just two goals in five games since his arrival. His influence at the back is also matched by his threat up front, with two headed goals against Banbury United as proof.
Gloucester City appearances (to 10/03/2007)
| Season | Appearances | Subs | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-05 | 19 | 1 | 2 |
| 2005-06 | 25 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006-07 | 27 | 0 | 4 |
| Total | 71 | 2 | 6 |
Previous clubs: Gloucester City, Witney Town, Trowbridge Town, Cinderford Town, Gloucester City, Bishop's Cleeve (loan), Cinderford Town, Mitcheldean, Cirencester Town, Bishop's Cleeve, Gloucester City and Bishop's Cleeve (loan), Almondsbury Town (loan).
[edit] Aaron Wilson
Born: 1988
City Debut: v Maidenhead United (H) 19 August 2006
Position: Midfield and Defender
Information: A highly rated young attacking midfielder signed from Bristol Manor Farm in the summer of 2006 on the recommendation of David Mehew. Wilson was also interesting both Bath City and Bristol City but chose to come to Meadow Park where he hopes to make a name for himself this coming season, recently he has been playing for Cheltenham Town Reserves as a trialist
Gloucester City appearances (to 03/02/2007)
| Season | Appearances | Subs | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-07 | 19 | 9 | 5 |
| Total | 19 | 9 | 5 |
Previous Clubs: Bristol Manor Farm.
[edit] Midfielders
[edit] Alex Allard
Joined in January 2007 after being released from Cheltenham Town where he had spent 6 years playing for the youth team and reserves. He never progressed to play for the first team.
Born: 1988
City Debut: v Tiverton Town (H) 17 February 2007
Position: Midfield
Gloucester City Appearances to (10/03/2007)
| Season | Appearances | Subs | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-07 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Previous Clubs: Cheltenham Town
[edit] Ben Ashford
Born: 1988, Gloucester
City Debut: v Didcot Town (H) 16 January 2007
Position: Midfield
Information: Promoted from the City Under 18's.
Gloucester City Appearances to (16/01/2007)
| Season | Appearances | Subs | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-07 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Previous Clubs: No Previous Clubs.
[edit] Sam Ellis
Born: 1989
City Debut: Not yet played
Position: Midfield
Information: Promoted from the City Under 18's.
Gloucester City Appearances to
| Season | Appearances | Subs | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-07 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 |
[edit] Mike Fowler
(NO LONGER WITH CLUB)
Born: 22 August 1981, Barry, Wales
City Debut: v Maidenhead United (H) 19 August 2006
Position: Midfield
Information: Mike Fowler is 23, and started as a professional with Crystal Palace where he made his debut against the Chinese National Team, from where he had loan spells with Stevenage Borough and Wrexham. Along the way he also picked up Welsh caps at every level up to and including Under-21.
From Crystal Palace he signed for Woking, and it was whilst playing for them that he first came into contact with Tim Harris when his Woking side took on Newport County – then managed by the City boss.
A transfer to Newport followed quickly, and his spell only came to an end when Harris left the managerial hot seat. Moving on to Welling United and Cwmbran Town, Harris re-signed him at the start of the 2005-06 campaign for Merthyr Tydfil and installed him as his captain.
Fowler signed for the Tigers in June 2006 where he has become a first team regular. In January 2007, he joined Salisbury City until the end of the 2006-07 season.
Gloucester City appearances (to 20/01/2007)
| Season | Appearances | Subs | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006/07 | 24 | 4 | 4 |
| Total | 24 | 4 | 4 |
Honours: Wales U-16s, Wales U-18s, FAW Premier Cup Finalist 2002-03.
Previous Clubs: Crystal Palace, Wrexham, Stevenage Borough, Woking, Newport County, Welling United, Cwmbran Town,Merthyr Tydfil, Gloucester City and Salisbury City.
[edit] Adie Harris
City Debut: v Paget Rangers (A) August 1987
Position: Left Back or Left Midfield
Information: He plays left back in the defence at Meadow Park and is 43 years old. Joined City for a surprising third spell in July 2002 from local side Cinderford Town F.C.. His first spell with the club was in 1987. He was brought to the club by Brian Godfrey and was an important player in the 1988/1989 Southern League Midland Division winning season.
Became joint Caretaker-Manager of Gloucester City with Neil Mustoe on 5th January 2006 following the resignation of Chris Burns, until the appointment of Tim Harris from Merthyr Tydfil F.C. on 11th Jan 2006.
Gloucester City appearances (to 20/02/2007)
| Season | Appearances | Subs | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-88 | 31 | 6 | 4 |
| 1988-89 | 26 | 10 | 3 |
| 1994-95 | 23 | 11 | 1 |
| 2002-03 | 51 | 1 | 5 |
| 2003-04 | 23 | 11 | 0 |
| 2004-05 | 7 | 12 | 0 |
| 2005-06 | 24 | 12 | 2 |
| 2006-07 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| Total | 187 | 70 | 15 |
Honours: Southern League Midland Division Championship 1988/89, Southern League Southern Division Runner up 1990/91, Gloucester City Player of the Year 2002/03, Southern League Western Division Runner up 2003/04.
Previous clubs: Dales United F.C, Llandrindod Wells F.C , Aberystwyth Town, Gloucester City, Trowbridge Town F.C., Gloucester City, Cinderford Town, Trowbridge Town, Cinderford Town, Gloucester City and Pegasus Juniors (loan).
[edit] David Mehew (Assistant Manager)
Born: 29 October 1967, Camberley, Surrey
City Debut: v Tiverton Town (H) 24 October 2006
Position: Midfield
Information: David "Boris" Mehew was appointed assistant manager to Tim Harris in the summer of 2006 following Chris Smith's decision to step down.
Following a successful career as a pro with clubs like Bristol Rovers and Walsall Boris drifted into non-league football with Rushden & Diamonds, Farnborough Town, Forest Green and Bath City where he continued to knock in the goals
He joined the club after a spell with Bristol Manor Farm and brought promising youngsters Aaron Wilson and Tom Hamblin with him.
Gloucester City appearances (to 24/10/2006)
| Season | Appearances | Subs | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006/07 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Honours: England U-16s, Football League Division 3 play-off Finalist 1988/89, Football League Division 3 Champions 1989/90, Football League Division 2 Runners-up 1993/94, FA Trophy Finalist 1998/99 Somerset Premier Cup 2000/01.
Previous Clubs: Leeds United, Bristol Rovers, Exeter City(loan), Walsall, Northampton Town, Yate Town, Bath City, Farnborough Town, Rushden & Diamonds, Forest Green Rovers, Bath City, Clevedon Town, Paulton Rovers, Brislington, Weston Super Mare and Bitton.
[edit] Neil Mustoe (Captain)
Born: 5 November 1976, Gloucester
City Debut: v Atherstone United (H) 17 August 2002
Position: Central Midfield
Information: A former T-Ender himself Neil has travelled the full footballing spectrum by not only supporting the club but also playing for them, captaining them but also managing them for a brief period in January 2006. After starting his career with Manchester United alongside the likes of Paul Scholes and Ryan Giggs, he was one of the victims of the ITV Digital collapse and was transferred to City from Yeovil Town.
Gloucester City Appearances (to 03/03/2007)
| Season | Appearances | Subs | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-03 | 33 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-04 | 44 | 3 | 1 |
| 2004-05 | 40 | 0 | 2 |
| 2005-06 | 27 | 0 | 4 |
| 2006-07 | 31 | 3 | 0 |
| Total | 175 | 6 | 7 |
Honours: England U-16s (5 caps), FA Youth Cup 1995, Football League Division 3 Runner up 1998/99, Cambridge United Player of the Year 1998/99, Southern League Western Runner up 2003/04.
Previous Clubs: Robinswood, Manchester United, Wigan Athletic, Cambridge United, Cambridge City (loan), Gloucester City, Stevenage Borough, Yeovil Town, Gloucester City and Cirencester United(loan).
See separate Neil Mustoe article for more information.
[edit] Michael Noakes
Born: 12 April 1988, Gloucester
City Debut: v Chesham United (H) 20 November 2004
Position: Midfield
Information: Michael is a young left sided defender or attacker who graduated from the youth team at the end of the 2005/06 season.
He actually made his debut whilst in the first year of the Under-18's and how as he came off the bench to score a last minute winner against Chesham United at Meadow Park on Novermber 20th 2004.
Appearances since then have been few and far between after drifting away from football for a short while following an injury on his full debut at Solihull but he burst back onto the scene during late 2006 with two goals in his first three substitute appearances plus another away at Tiverton in the FA Trophy. He has England Youth International Honours.
Gloucester City Appearances (to 10/02/2007)
| Season | Appearances | Subs | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-05 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 2005-06 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006-07 | 15 | 4 | 3 |
| Total | 17 | 9 | 4 |
Honours: Midland Floodlit League Youth Southern Division Championship 2005/06, Gloucestershire County Youth Shield 2005/06.
Previous Clubs: No Previous Clubs.
[edit] Jamie Reid
Born: 17 April 1988, Gloucester
City Debut: v Cheltenham Town (H) 21 September 2004
Position: Midfield
Gloucester City Appearances (to 10/03/2007)
| Season | Appearances | Subs | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-05 | 3 | 12 | 0 |
| 2005-06 | 12 | 11 | 3 |
| 2006-07 | 28 | 6 | 5 |
| Total | 43 | 29 | 8 |
Honours: Midland Floodlit League Youth Southern Division Championship 2005/06, Gloucestershire County Youth Shield 2005/06.
Previous Clubs: No Previous Clubs.
[edit] Mike Shaxton
Born: 7 June1987, Bridgwater, Somerset
City Debut: v Corby Town (H) 20 February 2007
Position: Midfield
Gloucester City Appearances to (10/03/2007)
| Season | Appearances | Subs | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-07 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Previous Clubs: Bridgwater Town.
[edit] Paul Stonehouse
(NO LONGER AT CLUB)
Born: 1987
City Debut: v Merthyr Tydfil (A) 4 February 2006
Position: Left Midfield
Gloucester City Appearances (to 20/02/2007)
| Season | Appearances | Subs | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-06 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-07 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 14 | 0 | 0 |
Previous Clubs: Forest Green Rovers, Yate Town (loan), Cinderford Town (loan), Gloucester City (loan), Gloucester City (loan).
[edit] Alex Sykes
Born: 2 April 1974, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire
City Debut: v Aylesbury United (H) 3 December 2005
Position: Left Midfield
Information: One of Forest Green Rovers longest serving and most loyal players left-sided midfielder Alex's time at The Lawn finally came to an end in September 2004 when he was one of several players released by new manager Alan Lewer in the wake of the club's dreadful start to the season. In three spells with the Gloucestershire club he played over 250 games and scored 50 plus goals. The 30-year old began his career with Mansfield Town but turned down a professional contract to go to University (he is now a teacher) and after a brief time with now defunct Cheltenham club Endsleigh he joined Rovers in March 1996. Went onto become something of a legend there although he did spend 18 months with Nuneaton from June 2000 to January 2002. Struggled to hold down a regular first team spot during the last few seasons and spent a month on loan with City last in September 2003, making four appearances, before joining permamently on an 18-month deal a year later. He currently plays Futsal for England.
Gloucester City Appearances (to 10/03/2007)
| Season | Appearances | Subs | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-06 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-07 | 31 | 4 | 10 |
| Total | 37 | 4 | 10 |
Honours: England Futsal International, FA Trophy Finalist 1998/99.
Previous Clubs: Mansfield Town, Endsleigh, Forest Green Rovers, Westfields, Nuneaton Borough, Forest Green Rovers(loan), Bath City (loan), Forest Green Rovers, Bath City, Gloucester City (loan), Gloucester City.
[edit] Tom Webb
Born: 1984, Gloucester
City Debut: v Bromsgrove Rovers (A) 21 April 2001
Position: Midfield or Right Back
Information: Has established himself at the heart of the team over the past three seasons, and rejected several approaches from other sides including Stafford Rangers F.C. to stay with the club that brought him up through the youth team. Very hardworking player with limitless stamina. Tom is the heart and soul of City's midfield
After making his debut for the club as far back as April 2001 away at Bromsgrove Rovers other than when he was concentrating on his studies Tom has been pretty much ever present in the team
Full of energy and never seeming to tire he always gives his all and occasionally pops up with a goal or two, his first for the club was away at Woking in our famous FA Trophy victory in March 2003.
A Gloucester lad, Webb has remained committed to the Tigers although he was almost tempted away to Stafford Rangers F.C. for the 2004/05 campaign to study at University and train full time with Crewe Alexandra but he opted to remain at Meadow Park. Tom's importance to the team is underlined by the fact that during the 2005/06 campaign he played in every minute of every game, a feat not achieved often in this day and age.
Gloucester City appearances (to 10/03/2007)
| Season | Appearances | Subs | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-01 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001-02 | 16 | 9 | 0 |
| 2002-03 | 36 | 18 | 4 |
| 2003-04 | 35 | 8 | 2 |
| 2004-05 | 45 | 0 | 2 |
| 2005-06 | 47 | 0 | 4 |
| 2006-07 | 33 | 2 | 3 |
| Total | 216 | 39 | 15 |
Honours: Herefordshire Youth Cup 2001/02, Southern League Western Division Runner up 2003/04, Gloucester City Player of the Year 2005/06
Previous clubs: Luton Town, Gloucester City, Viney Saint Swithins (loan) and Highworth (loan)
[edit] Dave Wilkinson
Born: 1983, Gloucester
City Debut: v Redditch United (H) 18 August 2001
Position: Central Midfield
Information: Dave was one of the players that was under Burnsy charge during his reign as manager of the youth team in his previous spell with the Tigers. After surpassing the age limit for youth football and failing to make the step up to the first team he left Meadow Park and joined up with Brockworth in the Northern Senior League.
He played for the Mill Lane club until Burns came back to City and answered his SOS when the boss found himself with just a handful of players during the pre-season of 2001-02 season. At the time Wilko was among a team not known for their talent and his flair seemed to stand out. Lacking natural pace, his ability more than made up for it and his adventurous attitude saw him attempt many mazy runs, mostly successful.
In his first full season at the club he didn't miss a game and was named as the managers player of the season. Always looking to get forward behind the attack he can be counted on for five or six goals per season.
As 'bigger' players arrived at the club Dave found himself either on the sidelines or forced to play a more battling game. The influence of Neil Mustoe rubbed off on Wilko and he became the anchorman of the midfield after Muzzie had left.
Gloucester City appearances (to 10/03/2007)
| Season | Appearances | Subs | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-02 | 35 | 3 | 2 |
| 2002-03 | 49 | 2 | 8 |
| 2003-04 | 38 | 9 | 13 |
| 2004-05 | 38 | 1 | 11 |
| 2005-06 | 32 | 4 | 7 |
| 2006-07 | 13 | 9 | 2 |
| Total | 205 | 28 | 44 |
Honours: Southern League Western Division Runner up 2003/04
Previous clubs: Brockworth Albion and Gloucester City.
[edit] Forwards
[edit] Jody Bevan
Born: 21 October 1978, Gloucester
City Debut: v Bath City (H) 21 January 2006
Position: Forward
Gloucester City Appearances (to 21/10/2006)
| Season | Appearances | Subs | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-06 | 15 | 1 | 3 |
| 2006-07 | 11 | 3 | 5 |
| Total | 26 | 4 | 7 |
Honours: Southern League Western Division Runner up 2002/03.
Previous Clubs: Gloucester City, Trowbridge Town, Cinderford Town, Weston Super Mare, Cirencester Town and Cinderford Town.
[edit] Luke Corbett
(NO LONGER WITH CLUB)
Born: 10 August 1984, Worcester
City Debut: v Mangotsfield United (A) 25 October 2005
Position: Forward
Gloucester City Appearances (to 05/09/2006)
| Season | Appearances | Subs | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-06 | 19 | 10 | 12 |
| 2006-07 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 23 | 13 | 13 |
Previous Clubs: Cheltenham Town, Cirencester Town (loan), Hednesford Town(loan), Weston Super Mare(loan), Bath City (loan), Mangotsfield United, Gloucester City and Bishop's Cleeve.
[edit] Jimmy Cox
Born: 11 April 1980, Gloucester
City Debut: v Grantham Town (H) 14 August 1999
Position: Forward
Gloucester City Appearances (to 26/02/2007)
| Season | Appearances | Subs | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-00 | 27 | 8 | 9 |
| 2000-01 | 48 | 5 | 22 |
| 2002-03 | 43 | 1 | 24 |
| 2003-04 | 48 | 3 | 24 |
| 2004-05 | 26 | 12 | 11 |
| 2006-07 | 9 | 4 | 1 |
| Total | 201 | 33 | 91 |
Honours: Gloucester City Player of the Year 2000/01, Southern League Western Division Runners-up 2003/04.
Previous Clubs: Longlevens, Luton Town, Gloucester City, Bath City, Gloucester City, Weston Super Mare, Gloucester City, Bishop's Cleeve, Yate Town and Gloucester City.
[edit] Scott Griffin
Born: 26 June 1979, Gloucester
City Debut: v Mangotsfield United (A) 10 February 2007
Position: Forward
Gloucester City appearances (to 10/03/2007 )
| Season | Appearances | Subs | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-07 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 5 | 1 | 1 |
Previous Clubs: Salisbury City, Newport County, Clevedon Town, Cinderford Town, Cirencester Town and Gloucester City.
[edit] Lee Randall
Born: 1 January, 1976
City Debut: v Gresley Rovers (A) 25 August 2001
Position: Forward
Information: Returned for a second spell at Meadow Park in the summer of 2005 and signed forms for the club after impressing with his determination to regain full fitness and make a return to semi-pro football.
Gloucester City appearances (to 01/11/2006)
| Season | Appearances | Subs | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-02 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-05 | 11 | 10 | 1 |
| 2005-06 | 2 | 14 | 1 |
| 2006-07 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Total | 14 | 28 | 2 |
Previous Clubs: Glasgow Celtic, Oldham Athletic, Slough Town, Chesham United, Harrow Borough, Windsor & Eton, Brockworth Albion, Gloucester City, Brockworth Albion, Gloucester City and Cirencester Town (loan).
[edit] Joe Tustain
(CURRENTLY ON LOAN AT SLIMBRIDGE FC)
Born: 24 February 1986, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
City Debut: v Maidenhead United (H) 19 August 2006
Position: Forward
Gloucester City appearances (to 03/02/2007)
| Season | Appearances | Subs | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-07 | 6 | 21 | 2 |
| Total | 6 | 21 | 2 |
Honours: Gloucestershire FA Trophy 2005/06.
Previous Clubs: Bishop's Cleeve, Chipping Norton Town, Slimbridge, Gloucester City and Slimbridge (loan).
[edit] Jason Welsh
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Born: 8 February 1981, Cardiff, Wales
City Debut: v Maidenhead United (H) 19 August 2006
Position: Forward
Gloucester City appearances (to 03/03/2007)
| Season | Appearances | Subs | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006/07 | 27 | 2 | 12 |
| Total | 27 | 2 | 12 |
Honours: Welsh Cup Finalist 2002/03.
Previous Clubs: Cwmbran Town and Merthyr Tydfil.
[edit] Michael Whittington
(NO LONGER WITH CLUB)
Born: 1987, Bristol
City Debut: v Bath City (H) 21 January 2006
Position: Forward
Gloucester City Appearances (to 02/12/2006)
| Season | Appearances | Subs | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-06 | 8 | 0 | 7 |
| 2006-07 | 12 | 0 | 6 |
| Total | 20 | 0 | 13 |
Previous Clubs: Cheltenham Town, Forest Green Rovers (loan), Gloucester City (loan), Cheltenham Town,Gloucester City (loan),Gloucester City(loan) and Mangotsfield United (loan).
[edit] John Williams
(NO LONGER WITH CLUB)
Born: 11 May 1968, Birmingham
City Debut: v Margate (H) 4 November 2006
Position: Forward
Information: Veteran striker signed to ease an injury crisis in late 2006.
Former Postman John was plucked from Cradley Town and signed for Swansea City for £5000 before making the step up to Coventry City less than a year later for £250,000 and embarking upon a journeyman like career through the football league spanning over a decade. In that time he was named as the fastest footballer after winning the Rumbelows Sprint Challenge at Wembley and was nicknamed the Flying Postman from then on!
Upon leaving Kidderminster Harriers in 2003 Willo linked up with Bath City where he became a hit with the Twerton Park crowd and even scored from the spot against the Tigers in a 1-1 draw but John hit the ball that hard that he injured himself and had to be subbed.
Following his spell at Bath he represented Redditch United, Evesham United (whom he was playing for when Muzzie broke his leg) and also Weston Super Mare before he answered Tim Harris' S.O.S. and linked up with City in time for the FA Trophy game against Margate.
Gloucester City appearances (to 04/11/2006)
| Season | Appearances | Subs | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006/07 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 0 | o |
Previous Clubs: Cradley Town, Swansea City, Coventry City, Notts County (loan), Stoke City (loan), Swansea City (loan), Wycombe Wanderers, Hereford United, Walsall, Exeter City, Cardiff City, York City, Darlington, Swansea City, Kidderminster Harriers, Bath City, Redditch United, Evesham United, Weston Super Mare and Gloucester City.
[edit] Troy Wood
(NO LONGER WITH CLUB)
Born: 1987
City Debut: v Stamford (H) 28 October 2006
Position: Forward
Information: Diminutive eighteen year old centre forward signed on loan from Worcester City in October 2006. Troy made his debut at home to Stamford on October 28th.
As a youth player at St Georges Lane he scored regularly with an impressive total of 40 during the 2005/06 season and earned a call up to the first team.
However since graduating to the main Conference North team Troy has struggled to hold down a regular place and this months loan will provide him with some much needed match practice as well as giving City cover among their injury hit strike force.
Gloucester City appearances (to 14/11/2006)
| Season | Appearances | Subs | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006/07 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Previous Clubs: Worcester City and Gloucester City (loan).
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