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GOALKEEPER |
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1 |
Connor Roberts |
The St Martins (nr Oswestry) based glovesman started his career
with Chirk AAAs before joining Tranmere Rovers and catching the eye of
Merseyside giants Everton. Connor played for Everton at U18 and U21 level featuring alongside the likes of Caernarfon Town's Nathan Craig, Luke Garbutt, Ross Barkley and Jose Baxter and was capped by Wales at U19 and U21 level. He spent loan spells in the NPL with Burscough (under the management of Derek Goulding) and in the Conference North with Colwyn Bay before joining Cheltenham in 2012 where he made his Football League debut against Dagenham and Redbridge in May 2014. He then joined Chester during the summer of 2014. In June 2014 he was called up to the senior squad by manager Chris Coleman for the friendly against Holland.
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13 |
Antoni Sarnowski |
A promising young Polish born goalkeeper, Antoni joined Bangor during
the summer of 2015 from The New Saints academy. Lives in the Wrexham area.
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DEFENCE |
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2 |
Laurence Wilson |
The experienced Everton trainee joined City from Morecambe in August 2016. After leaving Goodison the left footed defender made more than 300 Football League appearances for a handful of clubs including Mansfield, Chester, Morecambe, Rotherham and Accrington Stanley. As a youngster he represented England at Under 17, 18 & 19 level.
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3 |
Sam Hart | A left
sided defender or midfielder Sam began his career with Preston before
joining Airbus from Newcastle Town in July 2012. Despite being qualified to play for England, Scotland, Northern
& Southern Ireland Sam played for Wales in the Victory Shield and
other Under 16 tournaments. (Also U17 & U19) During his time with the Broughton club Chester born Sam made 43 Welsh Premier appearances, including eleven from the bench. Airbus often played Sam at leftback although I am told he played more in midfield as a schoolboy and youth.
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4 |
Leon Clowes |
The
Chester born centreback made twenty Conference appearances for Wrexham
interspersed with loan spells at Prescott Cables and Vauxhall FC. Leon played in the Welsh Premier before joining Bangor during a loan spell with Airbus. If older City fans think the name is familiar, he is the nephew of winger Lee Clowes who made some thirty odd appearances for Bangor in the 1996-97 season.
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6 |
Anthony Miley |
Centreback Anthony Miley
signed for City during the summer of 2013. During the 2012-13 season Anthony played for coast rivals Colwyn Bay and Conwy United having previously played for Liverpool based Bootle. During the 2011-12 season Anthony caught the eye in the Samsung competition to “Win a contract with Swindon Town” as he finished in the top ten out of 2500 entrees. He also represented winners Liverpool in the Dallas (International Youth) Cup.
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18 |
Caio Hywel |
Caio is a calm defender or midfielder who has graduated through the club's academy structure. Bangor born he has played for his local club Bethel at junior level and attended Ysgol Brynrefail in Llanrug, and is a regular member of City's Under 19 development side.
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20 |
Paul Connolly |
Paul joined Bangor on loan from Airbus UK in November 2016. The experienced 33 year old Liverpudlian joined the Broughton side from Stockport County during the summer of 2016. Connolly came through the youth system at Plymouth Argyle and made more than 160 appearances in between 2000-2008. He then enjoyed a two year spell with Derby County and a brief loan spell at Sheffield United, totalling 68 appearances. From 2010-13 he was with Leeds United for whom he played 58 times whilst also making four appearances on loan for Portsmouth and fifteen for Preston North End. He then played briefly for Millwall, Crawley and Luton before joining Stockport in 2015. His career total of Football League appearances stands at over 300.
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28 |
Adam Pritchard |
Equally at home in defence or midfield Adam has graduated through the club's academy structure. Bangor born he is a regular member of the Under 19 development side.
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MIDFIELD |
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6 |
Gary Roberts | Chester born Roberts joined Crewe as a sixteen year old and captained England U18s. He made 122 Football League appearances for The Alex between 2003-09 before joining Yeovil after a brief loan spell. After 27 league appearances for Yeovil he moved to Rotherham and then Port Vale in 2010. Another half season or so followed with Mansfield but after off field troubles Roberts linked up with Floriana of Malta before signing for Connahs Quay durng the 2014-15 season. He returned to Malta to play for Mosta before coming home and joining Witton Albion in 2015 switching to Nantporth during the summer of 2015. His English Football League appearances total stands at over 200.
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8 |
Damien Allen |
Stockport
born midfielder Damien Allen was on Manchester United's books as a
schoolboy but signed for Stockport
County as a 14 year old in 2000 and went on to make 57 Football League appearances for County under the management of Sammy McIlory.
Damien moved to Royal Antwerp on loan in 2007 where he made fifteen appearances alongside the likes of Ryan Shawcross, Darron Gibson and Frazier Campbell under the management of Warren Joyce. In August 2007 he signed for Morecambe in the League Two and made a further twenty appearances before joining Bury and then Halifax. Damien joined Colwyn Bay in July 2010 and signed for Bangor City in November 2011 but had to wait for his debut due to the transfer window restriction.
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10 |
Christian Langos | A Congolese born winger Christian has been a student at the Liverpool FC Foundation Football College at Liverpool University Christian signed for Bangor in August 2015, his previous clubs include Liverpool based Marine.
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11 |
Sion Edwards | Askilful left winger of midfielder Sion
Edwards signed for City after his release by
Wrexham FC in the summer of 2006. At the Racecourse he gained
youth and reserve experience. Bangor based Sion first came into football through the respected Penrhosgarnedd youth system and marked his first team debut with a brace of goals in the opening Welsh Premiership match of 2006-07 against NEWI Cefn Druids. As the 2016-17 season gets underway Sion is the only Bangor player to have made more than 300 Welsh Premier appearances.
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16 |
Danny Gossett |
Bangor born midfielder Danny joined Bangor during the summer of 2016.
A trainee at Oldham Athletic he made a couple of first team appearances for The Latics before moving to Stockport County on loan. Upon his release from Oldham the young midfielder moved to Rhyl and then The New Saints. He has established himself in the first team at Nantporth at the heart of the blues midfield.
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23 |
Ashley Young |
Midfielder
Ashley joined Bangor from from Ashton United during the summer of 2015,
where he was voted into the EvoStik Team of The Year 2014-15. Ashley began his career as a junior with both Burnley and Bury before gaining experience in Scottish football with Falkirk as a seventeen year old. He then had a spell in the USA with Erie Admirals and Bunbury Force in Western Australia. His previous non league clubs include Mossley and Nantwich Town.
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26 |
Ifan Emlyn Jones |
A skilful and competitive midfielder Ifan has graduated through the club's academy structure. Ifan has represented Wales Colleges.
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27 |
Henry Jones |
Henry joined Bangor upon his release from Swansea City in August 2016 The skilful midfielder first linked up with The Swans as an eight year old which was a dream move for a schoolboy fan of the club. He impressed for the Swansea City youth side which knocked Liverpool and Portsmouth out of the FA Youth Cup in 2011-12 and caught the eye with a stunning freekick against Manchester United in that competition.
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FORWARDS |
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7 |
Jamie Reed |
The Chester based striker starred for Bangor during the
championship winning season of 2010-11. In a two year spell from 2009
Jamie scored 41 goals from 52 appearances. His goalscoring prowess took him to York, Cambridge and Chester before travelling down under to play for South Melbourne in 2014. Upon his return Jamie joined full timers TNS and spent the 2015-16 season at Llandudno and Aberystwyth scoring ten goals WP in 22 starts. Reed became new manager Andy Legg's first signing for the club.
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9 |
Dan Nardiello |
An experienced former Manchester United striker, Dan joined City from Plymouth Argyle in August 2016 After leaving Old Trafford in 2005 Dan has notched up over a hundred goals in some 300 Football League appearances for clubs including Swansea, Barnsley, QPR, Blackpool, Oldham and Bury. Although born in Coventry he was capped once by Wales in 2007 as a substitute for Robbie Earnshaw. His father Donato Nardiello also played for Wales, although both also qualified for Italy.
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14 |
Oscar Durnin |
Oscar signed for Bangor during the summer of 2016. The Warrington born striker came through the youth system at Tranmere Rovers but then joined Stalybridge Celtic. He spent a brief spell with Cefn Druids in August 2014 before moving on to Warrington Town, and has also played for Accrington Stanley and Prescot Cables. Oscar is the son of former Liverpool, Oxford and Portsmouth strriker John Durnin.
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17 |
Shaun Cavanagh |
A promising young striker Shaun has graduated through the club's academy structure. He was leading goalscorer for the Under 19 side during the 2014-15 seson with twenty goals. Shaun previously played for Cae Glyn juniors, Porthmadog academy, Llewod Llanrug, Llanrug juniors, Bontnewydd juniors and Wrexham Centre of Excellence.
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19 |
Sion Bradley |
A
pacey young striker Sion first joined City as part of the academy
set up and starred for the U19s during the 2015-16 campaign. He joined Bangor from Bala Town and has also played for Blaenau Amateurs, Penrhyndeudraeth and Porthmadog academy
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20 |
Alex Boss |
A pacey and skilful young striker Alex made his Welsh Premier debut for City in the opening game of the 2016-17 season. A prominent member of the Bangor City U19s side Alex has also played for Pentraeth in the Welsh Alliance.
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31 |
Michael Higdon |
The 33 year old Liverpool born striker began his career at Crewe and
scored ten goals from 81 appearances for the Gresty Road side between
2003-07. He then enjoyed six years in Scotland with Falkirk, St Mirren and Motherwell scoring 73 goals in 215 appearances. In 2013-14 Michael spent a year in Holland with NEC Nijmegen scoring 14 goals in 32 appearances. He then returned home to play for Sheffield United, Oldham and finally Tranmere adding a further nine goals form 35 games. Including the different countries played in Michael has netted 106 goals from 343 League appearances. A free agent since leaving Tranmere he was able to make his Bangor debut against Airbus in December
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Rodrigo Branco |
Rodrigo joined Bangor at the start of the 2016-17 season. Most recently with Tennessee based Knoxville Force in the National Premier Soccer League in the USA. Born in Brazil Rodrigo played youth football for Sao Bernardo and Sao Paulo before arriving in England via an unsuccessful trial with Blackburn Rovers which led Fleetwood to take a chance on the young striker. He then played for Lancaster on loan before moving to Malta to play for Floriana in 2013. Rodrigo then moved to Hastings United and Horsham before moving to Knoxville for the 2015-16 season in a stay cut short by visa restriction. He is now a Portugese passport holder.
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Bangor City Players 2016-17 |
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Players & Squad Numbers 2015-16 | ||||||
GOALKEEPER |
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27 |
Connor Roberts |
The St Martins (nr Oswestry) based glovesman started his career
with Chirk AAAs before joining Tranmere Rovers and catching the eye of
Merseyside giants Everton. Connor played for Everton at U18 and U21 level featuring alongside the likes of Caernarfon Town's Nathan Craig, Luke Garbutt, Ross Barkley and Jose Baxter and was capped by Wales at U19 and U21 level, He spent loan spells in the NPL with Burscough (under the management of Derek Goulding) and in the Conference North with Colwyn Bay before joining Cheltenham in 2012 where he made his Football League debut against Dagenham and Redbridge in May 2014. He then joined Chester during the summer of 2014. In June 2014 he was called up to the senior squad by manager Chris Coleman for the friendly against Holland.
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1 |
Antoni Sarnowski |
A promising young Polish born goalkeeper, Antoni joined Bangor during
the summer of 2015 from The New Saints academy. Lives in the Wrexham
area.
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DEFENCE |
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2 |
Dec
Walker |
Warrington born Dec Walker made 19 appearances for
Wrexham in the Conference during the 2012-13 season after progressing
through the Colliers Park academy structure. An attack minded rightback Dec was given a professional contact at The Racecourse in July 2010 and broke into the Republic of Ireland U19s squad for the UEFA Championships a year later - only to be ruled out by injury. He did though appear for the Irish in both game against the Ukraine in September 2010 including a full debut appearance.
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3 |
Sam Hart | A left
sided defender or midfielder Sam began his career with Preston before
joining Airbus from Newcastle Town in July 2012. Despite being qualified to play for England, Scotland, Northern
& Southern Ireland Sam played for Wales in the Victory Shield and
other Under 16 tournaments. (Also U17 & U19) During his time with the Broughton club Chester born Sam made 43 Welsh Premier appearances, including eleven from the bench. Airbus often played Sam at leftback although I am told he played more in midfield as a schoolboy and youth.
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4 |
Leon Clowes |
The Chester born centreback made sixteen appearances for the
Conference club last season but was released this month after training
with The Dragons during pre season. It is understood Leon turned down
approaches from other Welsh Premier clubs to join City - as well as a short term offer to stay at The Racecourse. Leon has played in the WP before during a loan spell with Airbus and spent a similar spell across the border with Vauxhall FC. The 22 year old should add height to the blues defence - and if older City fans think the name is familiar, he is the nephew of winger Lee Clowes who made some thirty odd appearances for Bangor in the 1996-97 season.
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6 |
Anthony Miley |
Centreback Anthony Miley
signed for City during the summer of 2013. During the 2012-13 season Anthony played for coast rivals Colwyn Bay and Conwy United having previously played for Bootle. During the 2011-12 season Anthony entered the Samsung competition to “Win a contract with Swindon Town” and finished in the top ten out of 2500 entrees. He also represented winners Liverpool in the Dallas (International Youth) Cup.
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5 |
Iolo
Hughes |
A
promising young defender Iolo graduated to the Bangor first team squad
from the academy. Bethel based Iolo was a regular member of the reserves side during the 2012-13 season who made his first team debut at Afan Lido in September 2013.
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18 |
Caio Hywel |
Caio is a calm defender or midfielder who has graduated through the club's academy structure. Bangor born he has played for his local club Bethel at junior level and attended Ysgol Brynrefail in Llanrug, and is a regular member of City's Under 19 development side.
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19 |
Matty Woodward |
A
tall powerful defender or midfielder, Chester born Matty joined Bangor
during the summer of 2015 after two seasons with coast rivals Rhyl
having previously made 85 appearances in four years with Airbus. He also spent a very brief spell with Chester FC but did not appear for the club. His previous clubs include Chester Nomads and Chester based Upton AAA who play in the West Cheshire League
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16 |
Adam Cummins |
A tall centrehalf Adam made his debut against Llandudno and headed the first goal. A Liverpool born product of the Everton academy Cummings joined Mothewell as an eighteen year old and went on to make 26 appearances for the club. He enjoyed loan spells with Dundee, Ayr United and Stirling Albion.
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28 |
Adam Pritchard |
Equally at home in defence or midfield Adam has graduated through the club's academy structure. He is a regular member of the Under 19 development side.
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MIDFIELD |
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7 |
Chris Jones | A
former Wrexham and Leeds United apprentice Chris Jones signed for
Bangor during the
summer of 2010 from local rivals Porthmadog. A Wales International at Under 19 & 20 level Chris spent a period on loan at Bournemouth before joining Limerick in The League of Ireland. Nefyn based he has also played in the Unibond League with Colwyn Bay and has totted up more than a hundred Welsh Premier appearances with Caernarfon, Llangefni and Porthmadog. Chris is a goalscoring midfielder or striker who is highly rated by the Farrar Road camp. He quickly made his mark with vital goals home and away for City in the defeat of Europa League opponents Honka Espoo in July 2010 and went on to score some crucial goals as City won the Welsh Premier League title in 2011.
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8 |
Damien Allen |
Stockport
born midfielder Damien Allen was on Manchester United's books as a
schoolboy but signed for Stockport
County as a 14 year old in 2000 and went on to make 57 first
team appearances for County under the management of Sammy McIlory.
Damien moved to Royal Antwerp on loan
in 2007 where he made fifteen appearances alongside the likes of Ryan
Shawcross, Darron Gibson and Frazier Campbell under the management of
Warren Joyce. In August 2007 he signed for Morecambe in the League Two and made a further twenty appearances before joining Bury and then Halifax. Damien joined Colwyn Bay in July 2010 and signed for Bangor City in November 2011 but had to wait for his debut due to the transfer window restriction.
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11 |
Sion Edwards |
A skilful left winger of midfielder Sion
Edwards signed for City after his release by
Wrexham FC in the summer of 2006. At the Racecourse he gained
youth and reserve experience. Bangor based Sion first came into football through the respected Penrhosgarnedd youth system and marked his first team debut with a brace of goals in the opening Welsh Premiership match of 2006-07 against NEWI Cefn Druids. As the 2011-12 season gets underway Sion has 22 goals from 84 WP starts for City and has three Welsh Cup Winners medals and a Welsh Premier championship winners medal to his name.
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14 |
Sam Faulkner |
A powerful attack minded midfielder Sam has graduated through the club's academy structure. He was on Wrexham's books as a schoolboy
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20 |
Ryan
Edwards |
Ryan
gained experience in the Cymru
Alliance with Halkyn
United, Flint Town United and Cefn Druids before signing for Airbus UK
during the summer of 2006. He quickly established himself and
made 185 Welsh Premier starts
for The Planemakers over six seasons, scoring
nine goals in the process. He was the club's longest serving
player at the age of 24. Ryan also represented Wales Semi Professionals
at U23 level. During his time at Broughton Ryan played left and right fullback and occasionally in midfield.
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10 |
Christian Langos |
A Congolese born winger Christian has been a student at the Liverpool FC Foundation Football College at Liverpool University Christian signed for Bangor in August 2015, his previous clubs include Liverpool based Marine.
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23 |
Ashley Young |
Midfielder
Ashley joined Bangor from from Ashton United during the summer of 2015,
where he was voted into the EvoStik Team of The Year 2014-15. Ashley began his career as a junior with both Burnley and Bury before gaining experience in Scottish football with Falkirk as a seventeen year old. He then had a spell in the USA with Erie Admirals and Bunbury Force in Western Australia. His previous non league clubs include Mossley and Nantwich Town.
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26 |
Ifan Emlyn Jones |
A skilful and competitive midfielder Ifan has graduated through the club's academy structure. Ifan has represented Wales Colleges.
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FORWARDS |
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9 |
Poyra Ahmadi | A
member of the Sheffield United side which reached the FA Youth Cup
Final in 2011, Rio has since played for a number of non league clubs in
the North West. These include Chorley, Skelmersdale United, Droylsden, Ramsbottom United and Mossley. The Iranian born striker grabbed the headlines earlier in 2014 when he netted hat-tricks in consecutive games for Salford City. Signed for Bangor during the summer of 2015.
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15 |
Phil Warrington |
A pacey young striker Phil has youth team experience with Chester and Bolton Wanderers. Phil is a regular goalscorer in the Bangor U19s side.
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17 |
Shaun Cavanagh |
A promising young striker Shaun has graduated through the club's academy structure. He was leading goalscorer for the Under 19 side during the 2014-15 seson with twenty goals. Shaun previously played for Cae Glyn juniors, Porthmadog academy, Llewod Llanrug, Llanrug juniors, Bontnewydd juniors and Wrexham Centre of Excellence.
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25 |
Mike Elstone |
A pacey young striker Mike joined City during the summer of 2015. He began his career on the youth set up at Crewe Alexandra.
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32 |
Steve Lewis |
Liverpool born striker Steve joined Bangor from Holywell in January 2016. He was spotted playing for Essemay FC in the Liverpool County League and earned a move to Bala Town in the Welsh Premier in January 2011. After a short stay at Bala the big striker signed for Liverpool based Marine before making his name at Rhyl in both the Cymru Alliance and Welsh Premier. In the summer of 2015 he joined Holywell and scored a dozen or so goals before the move to Nantporth.
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Bangor City Players 2015-16 |
Bangor City Players & Squad Numbers 2014-15 |
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GOALKEEPER |
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1 |
Connor Roberts |
The St Martins (nr Oswestry) based glovesman started his career
with Chirk AAAs before joining Tranmere Rovers and catching the eye of
Merseyside giants Everton. Connor played for Everton at U18 and U21 level featuring alongside the likes of Caernarfon Town's Nathan Craig, Luke Garbutt, Ross Barkley and Jose Baxter and was capped by Wales at U19 and U21 level, He spent loan spells in the NPL with Burscough (under the management of Derek Goulding) and in the Conference North with Colwyn Bay before joining Cheltenham in 2012 where he made his Football League debut against Dagenham and Redbridge in May 2014. He then joined Chester during the summer of 2014. In June 2014 he was called up to the senior squad by manager Chris Coleman for the friendly against Holland.
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13 |
Nick
Bould |
A promising young goalkeeper normally
involved with the club's reserves, Nick broke into the first team
reckoning during pre season 2013.
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DEFENCE |
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2 |
Dec
Walker |
Warrington born Dec Walker made 19 appearances for
Wrexham in the Conference during the 2012-13 season after progressing
through the Colliers Park academy structure. An attack minded rightback Dec was given a professional contact at The Racecourse in July 2010 and broke into the Republic of Ireland U19s squad for the UEFA Championships a year later - only to be ruled out by injury. He did though appear for the Irish in both game against the Ukraine in September 2010 including a full debut appearance.
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3 |
Chris
Roberts |
Left footer
Chris Roberts
gained Cymru Alliance experience with Buckley Town before stepping up
to
Unibond League side Colwyn Bay. Chester born Chris moved to Rhyl
via Cefn
Druids and made more than 50 league starts at Belle Vue before signing
for Bangor during the summer of 2009. He has quickly established himself as first choice leftback and impressed with some wholehearted performances in the opening months of the seasons. Chris picked up a Welsh Cup winners medal in May 2010 and capped this with a series of outstanding displays to earn a Welsh Premier Championship winners medal in 2011. Chris represented the club in the Champions League matches against HJK Helsinki at the beginning of the 2011-12 season.
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4 |
Michael
Johnston |
A Liverpool
born centre
back, Michael
Johnston moved to Farrar
Road on a loan period from Tranmere
Rovers just before the September 2007 transfer window. During the
summer of 2008 he was released by Rovers and wasted no time in signing
for City on a permanent basis. Michael has represented Wales and Under 17 and 19 level and was voted the outstanding player in North Wales at the end of the 2007-08 season. During the 2009-10 season Michael represented Wales Under 23s (semi professional) side. He has won three successive Welsh Cup Winners medals in 2008, 09 and 10 and in 2011 added a Welsh Premier Championship winners medal. Michael represented the club in the Champions League matches against HJK Helsinki at the beginning of the 2011-12 season and again in the Europa League a year later to bring his total European appearances for the City to a dozen starts - a club record.
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6 |
Anthony Miley |
Centreback Anthony Miley
signed for City during the summer of 2013. During the 2012-13 season Anthony played for coast rivals Colwyn Bay and Conwy United having previously played for Bootle. During the 2011-12 season Anthony entered the Samsung competition to “Win a contract with Swindon Town” and finished in the top ten out of 2500 entrees. He also represented winners Liverpool in the Dallas (International Youth) Cup.
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16 |
Iolo
Hughes |
A
promising young defender Iolo graduated to the Bangor first team squad
from the academy. Bethel based Iolo was a regular member of the reserves side during the 2012-13 season who made his first team debut at Afan Lido in September 2013.
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17 |
Sam Hart |
A left
sided defender or midfielder Sam began his career with Preston before
joining Airbus from Newcastle Town in July 2012. Despite being qualified to play for England, Scotland, Northern
& Southern Ireland Sam played for Wales in the Victory Shield and
other Under 16 tournaments. (Also U17 & U19) During his time with the Broughton club Chester born Sam made 43 Welsh Premier appearances, including eleven from the bench. Airbus often played Sam at leftback although I am told he played more in midfield as a schoolboy and youth.
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26 |
Leon Clowes |
The Chester born centreback made sixteen appearances for the
Conference club last season but was released this month after training
with The Dragons during pre season. It is understood Leon turned down
approaches from other Welsh Premier clubs to join City - as well as a short term offer to stay at The Racecourse. Leon has played in the WP before during a loan spell with Airbus and spent a similar spell across the border with Vauxhall FC. The 22 year old should add height to the blues defence - and if older City fans think the name is familiar, he is the nephew of winger Lee Clowes who made some thirty odd appearances for Bangor in the 1996-97 season.
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MIDFIELD |
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7 |
Chris Jones | A
former Wrexham and Leeds United apprentice Chris Jones signed for
Bangor during the
summer of 2010 from local rivals Porthmadog. A Wales International at Under 19 & 20 level Chris spent a period on loan at Bournemouth before joining Limerick in The League of Ireland. Nefyn based he has also played in the Unibond League with Colwyn Bay and has totted up more than a hundred Welsh Premier appearances with Caernarfon, Llangefni and Porthmadog. Chris is a goalscoring midfielder or striker who is highly rated by the Farrar Road camp. He quickly made his mark with vital goals home and away for City in the defeat of Europa League opponents Honka Espoo in July 2010 and went on to score some crucial goals as City won the Welsh Premier League title in 2011.
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15 |
Callum Morris |
A powerful midfielder with an eye for goal, Callum joined Bangor in January 2015 . Callum began his career on the academy system at Wigan Athletic but was released during the summer of 2013 and joined Tranmere Rovers. A year later the 6'2 Birkenhead born midfielder moved to Chester where he made a couple of substitute appearances for The Seals in the Conference this season.
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11 |
Sion Edwards |
A skilful left winger of midfielder Sion
Edwards signed for City after his release by
Wrexham FC in the summer of 2006. At the Racecourse he gained
youth and reserve experience. Bangor based Sion first came into football through the respected Penrhosgarnedd youth system and marked his first team debut with a brace of goals in the opening Welsh Premiership match of 2006-07 against NEWI Cefn Druids. As the 2011-12 season gets underway Sion has 22 goals from 84 WP starts for City and has three Welsh Cup Winners medals and a Welsh Premier championship winners medal to his name.
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19 |
Damien Allen |
Stockport
born midfielder Damien Allen was on Manchester United's books as a
schoolboy but signed for Stockport
County as a 14 year old in 2000 and went on to make 57 first
team appearances for County under the management of Sammy McIlory.
Damien moved to Royal Antwerp on loan
in 2007 where he made fifteen appearances alongside the likes of Ryan
Shawcross, Darron Gibson and Frazier Campbell under the management of
Warren Joyce. In August 2007 he signed for Morecambe in the League Two and made a further twenty appearances before joining Bury and then Halifax. Damien joined Colwyn Bay in July 2010 and signed for Bangor City in November 2011 but had to wait for his debut due to the transfer window restriction.
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20 |
Ryan
Edwards |
Ryan
gained experience in the Cymru
Alliance with Halkyn
United, Flint Town United and Cefn Druids before signing for Airbus UK
during the summer of 2006. He quickly established himself and
made 185 Welsh Premier starts
for The Planemakers over six seasons, scoring
nine goals in the process. He was the club's longest serving
player at the age of 24. Ryan also represented Wales Semi Professionals
at U23 level. During his time at Broughton Ryan played left and right fullback and occasionally in midfield.
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FORWARDS |
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9 |
Les Davies | Giant left winger turned
striker Les
Davies
re-signed for his home "town" side Bangor City in June 2007 to the
delight of the blues faithful. Les had first joined City in
November 2003 after some eye catching displays for Glantraeth. However
after around 50 WP appearances for Bangor he moved to Porthmadog where
he netted 18 goals in 62 WP starts. Les has more than 130 WP appearances for City and 195 in total, scoring in all 60 goals and has represented Wales both at Semi Professional level and Under 21 International. He has three Welsh Cup Winners medals with Bangor, securing his third in a row at Parc Y Scarlets in May 2010 after an injury disrupted season. In 2011 Les added a Welsh Premier championship winners medal to his trophy cabinet.
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8 |
Liam Caddick |
Winger or striker Liam joined Cymru Alliance side Buckley Town from Formby in 2011 and has since found goalscoring form with Burscough
for whom he caught the headlines in mid December 2014 with a hatrick
inside six minutes for Burscough in a 4-0 win at Kendal in the NPL. He joined Bangor mid season during the January 2015 transfer window.
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18 |
Lee Healey |
The
28 year old was the Welsh Premier Player of The Month for October and
goes straight into the reckoning for the Port Talbot game on Saturday
afternoon. Lee joined Cefn Druids during the summer from Connahs Quay and has scored nine goals from ten WP starts (plus five as sub) to be the leading goalscorer at The Rock this season. His previous clubs include Ashville, Congleton and Droylsden. At Ashville his manager was Mark Rutter who was the Bangor centrehalf in the Nigel Adkins championship side.
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24 |
Phil Warrington |
A pacey young striker Phil has youth team experience with Chester and Bolton Wanderers. Phil is a regular goalscorer in the Bangor U19s side.
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Bangor City Players & Squad Numbers 2013-14 |
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GOALKEEPER |
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1 |
Lee
Idzi |
Brecon
based Lee
Idzi was with Merthyr Tydfil as a youngster but has come to prominence
in the Welsh Premier. Merthyr born Lee is best known for four seasons with Haverfordwest County whom he joined in 2007 but after 122 WP appearances for County he moved to Neath during the 2010-11 season. Lee was recognised as the oustanding goalkeeper in the league by the WP managers and featured in the end of season "select" side. He has also represented the Wales Semi Professional side. He joined Bangor during the summer of 2011 and appeared in the Champions League matches against HJK Helsinki which proved to be something of a baptism of fire! At the start of the 2013-14 campaign Lee has 194 Welsh Premier appearances (all starts) including 64 for Bangor.
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13 |
Nick
Bould |
A promising young goalkeeper normally
involved with the club's reserves, Nick broke into the first team
reckoning during pre season 2013.
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DEFENCE |
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2 |
Dec
Walker |
Warrington born Dec Walker made 19 appearances for
Wrexham in the Conference during the 2012-13 season after progressing
through the Colliers Park academy structure. An attack minded rightback Dec was given a professional contact at The Racecourse in July 2010 and broke into the Republic of Ireland U19s squad for the UEFA Championships a year later - only to be ruled out by injury. He did though appear for the Irish in both game against the Ukraine in September 2010 including a full debut appearance.
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3 |
Chris
Roberts |
Left footer
Chris Roberts
gained Cymru Alliance experience with Buckley Town before stepping up
to
Unibond League side Colwyn Bay. Chester born Chris moved to Rhyl
via Cefn
Druids and made more than 50 league starts at Belle Vue before signing
for Bangor during the summer of 2009. He has quickly established himself as first choice leftback and impressed with some wholehearted performances in the opening months of the seasons. Chris picked up a Welsh Cup winners medal in May 2010 and capped this with a series of outstanding displays to earn a Welsh Premier Championship winners medal in 2011. Chris represented the club in the Champions League matches against HJK Helsinki at the beginning of the 2011-12 season.
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4 |
Michael
Johnston |
A Liverpool
born centre
back, Michael
Johnston moved to Farrar
Road on a loan period from Tranmere
Rovers just before the September 2007 transfer window. During the
summer of 2008 he was released by Rovers and wasted no time in signing
for City on a permanent basis. Michael has represented Wales and Under 17 and 19 level and was voted the outstanding player in North Wales at the end of the 2007-08 season. During the 2009-10 season Michael represented Wales Under 23s (semi professional) side. He has won three successive Welsh Cup Winners medals in 2008, 09 and 10 and in 2011 added a Welsh Premier Championship winners medal. Michael represented the club in the Champions League matches against HJK Helsinki at the beginning of the 2011-12 season and again in the Europa League a year later to bring his total European appearances for the City to a dozen starts - a club record.
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5 |
Jamie Brewerton |
St Asaph born
defender
Jamie Brewerton
has previously played for Conwy United and Llandudno and spent close to
a decade with coast rivals Rhyl. Brewerton, capped by Wales at Under 18 level, made some 200 WP appearances for Rhyl but missed the entire 2006-07 season with knee ligament problems. Jamie joined Bangor during the summer of 2008 and has won three successive Welsh Cup Winners medals in 2008, 09 and 10 and in 2011 added a Welsh Premier Championship winners medal. Jamie represented the club in the Champions League matches against HJK Helsinki at the beginning of the 2011-12 season and again in the Europa League a year later to bring his total European appearances for the City to a eleven, which when added to twelve with Rhyl reach a total of 23, the fourth highest total of any WP player. Suffered a serious injury at the start of the 2013-14 season.
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6 |
Anthony Miley |
Centreback Anthony Miley
signed for City during the summer of 2013. During the 2012-13 season Anthony played for coast rivals Colwyn Bay and Conwy United having previously played for Bootle. During the 2011-12 season Anthony entered the Samsung competition to “Win a contract with Swindon Town” and finished in the top ten out of 2500 entrees. He also represented winners Liverpool in the Dallas (International Youth) Cup.
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14 |
Joe Culshaw |
A former
Wrexham youngster Joe Culshaw
comes from Carrog near Corwen. He also came through the Racecourse club's academy system but was released as a teenager to join Morecambe, a step up from the Conference to Football League. Defender Joe spent part of last season in the Cymru Alliance with Cefn Druids whilst on loan from Northern Premier League side Lancaster.
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16 |
Iolo
Hughes |
A
promising young defender Iolo graduated to the Bangor first team squad
from the academy. Bethel based Iolo was a regular member of the reserves side during the 2012-13 season who made his first team debut at Afan Lido in September 2013.
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18 |
Luke Gibson |
A tall
young centreback Luke joined Bangor from Atherton Labernum in Auugst
2013. He made his debut in the Welsh Premier fixture a Newtown on 24th Augst 2013.
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22 | Corey Jones | Bangor born Corey can play in
defence or
midfield. He rejoined City in January 2013 from Conwy Borough having previously played for Penrhosgarnedd in the Bangor area.
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Gerwyn
Jones |
Bangor
born Gerwyn can play in defence or midfield. A former Tranmere Rovers youngster Gerwyn played for the Prenton club's youth and reserve sides whilst also representing Wales at Under 16, 17 and 18 level. Upon his release by Tranmere he took up a football scholarship opportunity with Loyola University in Maryland before joining DC United. Gerwyn was an outstanding player for his University side earning recognition for representative sides year on year. He then joined Washinton based DC United before returning home and briefly linking up with Caernarfon Town.
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MIDFIELD |
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7 |
Chris Jones | A
former Wrexham and Leeds United apprentice Chris Jones signed for
Bangor during the
summer of 2010 from local rivals Porthmadog. A Wales International at Under 19 & 20 level Chris spent a period on loan at Bournemouth before joining Limerick in The League of Ireland. Nefyn based he has also played in the Unibond League with Colwyn Bay and has totted up more than a hundred Welsh Premier appearances with Caernarfon, Llangefni and Porthmadog. Chris is a goalscoring midfielder or striker who is highly rated by the Farrar Road camp. He quickly made his mark with vital goals home and away for City in the defeat of Europa League opponents Honka Espoo in July 2010 and went on to score some crucial goals as City won the Welsh Premier League title in 2011.
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8 |
Rob
Jones |
Attack minded
midfielder Rob Jones joined
Bangor from Connahs Quay during the summer of 2013. Chester born Rob joined The Nomads from Castrol Social in January 2010 and has scored three goals from thirty four starts for the Deeside club. He is willing and able to run at and through defences to good effect and has a reputation as a free kick specialist.
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11 |
Sion Edwards |
A skilful left winger of midfielder Sion
Edwards signed for City after his release by
Wrexham FC in the summer of 2006. At the Racecourse he gained
youth and reserve experience. Bangor based Sion first came into football through the respected Penrhosgarnedd youth system and marked his first team debut with a brace of goals in the opening Welsh Premiership match of 2006-07 against NEWI Cefn Druids. As the 2011-12 season gets underway Sion has 22 goals from 84 WP starts for City and has three Welsh Cup Winners medals and a Welsh Premier championship winners medal to his name.
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19 |
Damien Allen |
Stockport
born midfielder Damien Allen was on Manchester United's books as a
schoolboy but signed for Stockport
County as a 14 year old in 2000 and went on to make 57 first
team appearances for County under the management of Sammy McIlory.
Damien moved to Royal Antwerp on loan
in 2007 where he made fifteen appearances alongside the likes of Ryan
Shawcross, Darron Gibson and Frazier Campbell under the management of
Warren Joyce. In August 2007 he signed for Morecambe in the League Two and made a further twenty appearances before joining Bury and then Halifax. Damien joined Colwyn Bay in July 2010 and signed for Bangor City in November 2011 but had to wait for his debut due to the transfer window restriction.
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20 |
Ryan
Edwards |
Ryan
gained experience in the Cymru
Alliance with Halkyn
United, Flint Town United and Cefn Druids before signing for Airbus UK
during the summer of 2006. He quickly established himself and
made 185 Welsh Premier starts
for The Planemakers over six seasons, scoring
nine goals in the process. He was the club's longest serving
player at the age of 24. Ryan also represented Wales Semi Professionals
at U23 level. During his time at Broughton Ryan played left and right fullback and occasionally in midfield.
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FORWARDS |
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9 |
Les Davies | Giant left winger turned
striker Les
Davies
re-signed for his home "town" side Bangor City in June 2007 to the
delight of the blues faithful. Les had first joined City in
November 2003 after some eye catching displays for Glantraeth. However
after around 50 WP appearances for Bangor he moved to Porthmadog where
he netted 18 goals in 62 WP starts. Les has more than 130 WP appearances for City and 195 in total, scoring in all 60 goals and has represented Wales both at Semi Professional level and Under 21 International. He has three Welsh Cup Winners medals with Bangor, securing his third in a row at Parc Y Scarlets in May 2010 after an injury disrupted season. In 2011 Les added a Welsh Premier championship winners medal to his trophy cabinet.
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10 |
Jamie
Petrie |
Winger or striker Jamie Petrie played for Connahs Quay
in two spells, the first in 2007 after signing from Congleton Town. He returned to the English pyramid to play for the likes of Middlewich and Knutsford before returning to Deeside and enjoying his best ever season 2012-13 top scoring with 13 goals from 32 Welsh Premier appearances. Jamie is a hardworking forward with an eye for a goal.
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15 |
Jamie McDaid |
Bangor born but
Caernarfon based Jamie joined Bangor in October 2012, initially as a
youth player. A powerful and hard running forward Jamie has played in the Cymru Alliance for Porthmadog whilst also turning out for Caernarfon Town and Holyhead. He has represented the Wales U18 Semi Professional side in Wexford, Ireland in February 2012 and scored a hatrick for Wales Colleges against England.
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21 |
John
Littlemore |
A goalscoring forward John was a member of
the Bangor City youth and reserve side who graduated to the first team
squad during pre season 2013. John previously played for Anglesey based Bro Goronwy and has represented Wales Schools at Under 18 level.
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Bangor City Players 2013-14 |
Bangor City Players & Squad Numbers 2012-13 |
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GOALKEEPER |
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1 |
Lee
Idzi |
Brecon
based Lee
Idzi was with Merthyr Tydfil as a youngster but has come to prominence
in the Welsh Premier. He is best known for four seasons with Haverfordwest County whom he joined in 2007 but after 122 WP appearances for County he moved to Neath during the 2010-11 season. Lee was recognised as the oustanding goalkeeper in the league by the WP managers and featured in the end of season "select" side. He has also represented the Wales Semi Professional side. He joined Bangor during the summer of 2011 and appeared in the Champions League matches against HJK Helsinki which proved to be something of a baptism of fire!
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DEFENCE |
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2 |
Peter
Hoy |
Versatile defender Peter Hoy
first
signed for Bangor under the reign of Peter Davenport from West Cheshire League football in
2003.
Peter was converted from fullback to centreback during the 2003-04
season to great effect and can also operate in midfield. He has since enjoyed a season long spell with local rivals Rhyl before rejoining City in November 2007 shortly after the departure of Clayton Blackmore. As the 2011-12 season kicks off Peter has made 174 Welsh Premier starts for Bangor a total exceeded only by Paul Roberts and Marc Lloyd Williams. He has won three Welsh Cup Winners medals and was a prominent member of the 2011 Welsh Premier Championship winning side. Peter holds the club record number of European appearances with twelve and, uniquely, has appeared in The Inter Toto Cup, The UEFA Cup, The Europa and Champions League for the club.
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3 |
Chris
Roberts |
Left footer
Chris Roberts
gained Cymru Alliance experience with Buckley Town before stepping up
to
Unibond League side Colwyn Bay. Chris moved to Rhyl via Cefn
Druids and made more than 50 league starts at Belle Vue before signing
for Bangor during the summer of 2009. He has quickly established himself as first choice leftback and impressed with some wholehearted performances in the opening months of the seasons. Chris picked up a Welsh Cup winners medal in May 2010 and capped this with a series of outstanding displays to earn a Welsh Premier Championship winners medal in 2011. Chris represented the club in the Champions League matches against HJK Helsinki at the beginning of the 2011-12 season.
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5 |
Jamie
Brewerton |
St Asaph born defender
Jamie Brewerton
has previously played for Conwy United and Llandudno and spent close to
a decade with coast rivals Rhyl. Brewerton, capped by Wales at Under 18 level, made some 200 WP appearances for Rhyl but missed the entire 2006-07 season with knee ligament problems. Jamie joined Bangor during the summer of 2008 and has won three successive Welsh Cup Winners medals in 2008, 09 and 10 and in 2011 added a Welsh Premier Championship winners medal. Jamie represented the club in the Champions League matches against HJK Helsinki at the beginning of the 2011-12 season and again in the Europa League a year later to bring his total European appearances for the City to a eleven, which when added to twelve with Rhyl reach a total of 23, the fourth highest total of any WP player.
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6 |
Michael Johnston |
A Liverpool born centre
back, Michael
Johnston moved to Farrar
Road on a loan period from Tranmere
Rovers just before the September 2007 transfer window. During the
summer of 2008 he was released by Rovers and wasted no time in signing
for City on a permanent basis. Michael has represented Wales and Under 17 and 19 level and was voted the outstanding player in North Wales at the end of the 2007-08 season. During the 2009-10 season Michael represented Wales Under 23s (semi professional) side. He has won three successive Welsh Cup Winners medals in 2008, 09 and 10 and in 2011 added a Welsh Premier Championship winners medal. Michael represented the club in the Champions League matches against HJK Helsinki at the beginning of the 2011-12 season and again in the Europa League a year later to bring his total European appearances for the City to a dozen starts - a club record.
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18 |
Liam Brownhill |
Alrincham
born defender Liam began his career with Stockport County before
joining Bangor City under the management of Peter Davenport. After a
solitary appearance he joined Connahs Quay managed by Nev Powell but
after half a dozen starts move on once more. In English football Liam played for Witton Albion and then Droyldsen before joining Chester in May 2011. Liam has been capped by England C, which means he is Non League International. Liam returned to Bangor City in June 2012 and made his debut in the Europa League matches with Moldovan side Zimbru.
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20 |
Ryan Edwards |
Ryan gained experience in the Cymru
Alliance with Halkyn
United, Flint Town United and Cefn Druids before signing for Airbus UK
during the summer of 2006. He quickly established himself and
made 185 Welsh Premier starts
for The Planemakers over six seasons, scoring
nine goals in the process. He was the club's longest serving
player at the age of 24. Ryan also represented Wales Semi Professionals
at U23 level. During his time at Broughton Ryan played left and right fullback and occasionally in midfield.
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Kris
Thomas |
Capable
of playing rightback or centreback tough tackling Kris is scarcely a
man to trifle with. Best described as no nonesense the Llanelli born
defender has also played for Merthyr Tydfil and Forest Green. In Welsh Premier circles Kris has played for Llanelli, Carmarthen and Cwmbran Town totting up more than 300 League starts and scoring nineteen goals. Has operated as fullback, centreback and in midfield along the way.
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MIDFIELD |
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4 |
Dave
Morley |
St Helens born
centreback
Dave Morley began his
career with Manchester City where he made he scored on debut against
Bury in the (then) First Division (ie directly below the
Premiership). That was Dave's only league start for City but two
more substitute appearances followed before a brief loan spell in
Scotland with Ayr United. In 1998 he moved to Southend and made 63
league starts before heading north to Carlisle and 37 more starts. In 2001 a move to Oxford yielded 16 more league starts followed by 49 for Doncaster in the Conference before joining Macclesfield as captain and totalling 101 further league appearances. One of his defensive team mates at Moss Rose was former Bangor defender Jim McNulty From 2007-09 Dave made more than 50 appearances for Conference North side Hyde United and during his first season at Bangor won the Welsh Cup final in Parc Y Scarlets in 2010. In 2011 Dave was a dominant player in the Bangor side which captured the Welsh Premier league title.
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7 |
Chris
Jones |
A
former Wrexham and Leeds United apprentice Chris Jones signed for
Bangor during the
summer of 2010 from local rivals Porthmadog. A Wales International at Under 19 & 20 level Chris spent a period on loan at Bournemouth before joining Limerick in The League of Ireland. Nefyn based he has also played in the Unibond League with Colwyn Bay and has totted up more than a hundred Welsh Premier appearances with Caernarfon, Llangefni and Porthmadog. Chris is a goalscoring midfielder or striker who is highly rated by the Farrar Road camp. He quickly made his mark with vital goals home and away for City in the defeat of Europa League opponents Honka Espoo in July 2010 and went on to score some crucial goals as City won the Welsh Premier League title in 2011.
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11 |
Sion Edwards |
A skilful left winger of midfielder Sion
Edwards signed for City after his release by
Wrexham FC in the summer of 2006. At the Racecourse he gained
youth and reserve experience. Bangor based Sion first came into football through the respected Penrhosgarnedd youth system and marked his first team debut with a brace of goals in the opening Welsh Premiership match of 2006-07 against NEWI Cefn Druids. As the 2011-12 season gets underway Sion has 22 goals from 84 WP starts for City and has three Welsh Cup Winners medals and a Welsh Premier championship winners medal to his name.
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16 |
Mark Smyth |
Versatile striker
Mark Smyth first
joined City from Morecambe having previously played for Accrington and
Vauxhalls FC. He began his career at Liverpool and made his first
team debut against Tottenham in the Carling Cup in December 2005. Mark followed manager Steve Bleasdale to Leigh RMI but despite ending the season as the Conference strugglers leading goalscorer, he opted to return to Farrar Road during the summer of 2008 and then again a year later having rejoined the now entitled Leigh Genesis for the 2008-09 campaign. Mark has represented England at Youth and Under 20 International level.
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19 |
Damien Allen |
Stockport
born midfielder Damien Allen was on Manchester United's books as a
schoolboy but signed for Stockport
County as a 14 year old in 2000 and went on to make 57 first
team appearances for County under the management of Sammy McIlory.
Damien moved to Royal Antwerp on loan
in 2007 where he made fifteen appearances alongside the likes of Ryan
Shawcross, Darron Gibson and Frazier Campbell under the management of
Warren Joyce. In August 2007 he signed for Morecambe in the League Two and made a further twenty appearances before joining Bury and then Halifax. Damien joined Colwyn Bay in July 2010 and signed for Bangor City in November 2011 but had to wait for his debut due to the transfer window restriction.
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24 |
Levi
Mackin |
Chester born Welshman Levi began his career
with Blacon Youth and Chester City but signed for Wrexham as a schoolboy and played
youth and reserve football for The Robins. He made his Football League debut as any 18 year old against Wycombe Wanderers in May 2004. This was the Denis Smith era, Denis Lawrence and Hector Sam played as did Simon Spender. The Wrexham goal in a one all draw was scored by Chris Llewellyn. Levi went on to make 45 Football League appearances for Wrexham and a further sixteen after their relegation to the Conference. He fell out of favour with manager Dean Saunders who did not appreciate Mackin's no nonesense combative style. Loan periods followed with Droylsden and York City with The Ministermen taking up the option of signing the Welsh U21 International on a permanent basis. After a total of 61 Conference starts for York Levi joined newly promoted Alfreton Town in July 2011 but after a relatively unhappy time in Derbyshire he signed for Chester in January 2012.
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FORWARDS |
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9 |
Les Davies | Giant left winger turned
striker Les
Davies
re-signed for his home "town" side Bangor City in June 2007 to the
delight of the blues faithful. Les had first joined City in
November 2003 after some eye catching displays for Glantraeth. However
after around 50 WP appearances for Bangor he moved to Porthmadog where
he netted 18 goals in 62 WP starts. Les has more than 130 WP appearances for City and 195 in total, scoring in all 60 goals and has represented Wales both at Semi Professional level and Under 21 International. He has three Welsh Cup Winners medals with Bangor, securing his third in a row at Parc Y Scarlets in May 2010 after an injury disrupted season. In 2011 Les added a Welsh Premier championship winners medal to his trophy cabinet.
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10 |
Chris Simm | Wigan based marksman
Chris was top scorer at Chester last season
with fifteen
goals at The Seals gained promotion to the Conference North. A former Racecourse trainee, Chris spent a trial period with Wrexham as a 23 year old but opted to leave and caught the eye with Leigh and Hyde United before moving on to Southport - and took in a brief loan spell with Chorley - before joining Chester. With Neil Young's side he scored ten goals in 22 outings in 2010-11 and then fifteen in 2011-12 including a hatrick in his final appearance against Marine. He made his Bangor debut in the Europa League matches with Zimbru in July 2012.
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14 |
Alan Bull |
Birkenhead born
striker Alan Bull joined Bangor during the summer of 2010 having
briefly linked up with coast rivals Colwyn Bay. He has previously been
with Tranmere Rovers and Crewe Alexandra. Alan displayed his goalscoring prowess with Wirral based Cammell Laird FC and treads a well worn path from Lairds to Farrar Road. He made his Bangor debut in the Europa League away leg in Finland against Honka and scored his first goal against Maritimo at The Racecourse Ground in the Europa League in August 2010. Alan marked his first season in the WP with sixteen league goals as Bangor won the Welsh Premier League for the first time for fifteen years. ON LOAN AT
BUCKLEY TOWN JANUARY TO MAY 2013
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17 | John Owen | Bangor
born John Owen broke into the City team at the end of the 2008-09
season and made such an impression manager Nev Powell rewarded the
young striker with a two year contract. John, who lives in
Chwilog, a
village close to Pwllheli and Porthmadog, marked his Welsh Premier
debut at Newtown with a well taken goal. At the start of the 2012-13 campaign John is one of a pack of four forwards in blue who will be keen to impress as the season moves forward. ON LOAN AT
PORTHMADOG JANUARY TO MAY 2013
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8 |
Robbie
Booth |
Liverpool born midfielder Robbie began his
career with Everton but joined Chester City as an eighteen year old. As a youngster with the Goodison club Robbie played alongside former blues Craig Garside plus rightback Steve Wynne and striker Paul Hopkins who were at Farrar Road during the 2006-07 campaign. After breaking into the first team during the Autumn of 2004 Robbie made his Football League debut in November against Boston United. Robbie made eleven league starts for The Seals occasionally featuring alongside current Port Talbot marksman Cortez Belle. After his release from Chester in 2005 Robbie had spells with Southport, Burscough and Droylsden before becoming one of a select band to have represented both Chester City and the newly former club in 2010. Since signing for Chester he has also spent a brief period on loan at Vauxhall FC.
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16 |
Gary
O'Toole |
Gary is best known for his associations
with Connahs Quay for
whom he was top scorer for the past two seasons in the Cymru Alliance. Gary O'Toole initially played for Connahs Quay during the 2005-06 season after playing youth team football for Coventry City and Wolves. However Gary did not settle with the then WP side and moved to play for Caernarfon Town and more recenlty Eastham before rejoining The Nomads during the summer of 2010. He went on to top score in both seasons in the Cymru Alliance and led the club to promotion back to the Welsh Premier. Gary started the 2012-13 season - played at Nantporth on the opening weekend - with The Nomads scoring four goals in a handful of appearances but left the club by mutual consent in November 2013 to try his luck in Maltese football.
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Bangor City Players 2012-13 |
BANGOR CITY PENPICS 2011-12 |
GOALKEEPERS |
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Kyle Clancy GOAL |
Goalkeeper Kyle joined City from
Barrow during the January 2012 tranfer window. Twenty two year old Barking born Kyle played for the Everton youth side and Bury before signing for Blackpool where he was a regular member of their reserve side. He then moved to Burscough, and Conference side Droylsden before switching to Burton Albion and Barrow in October 2011. |
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Dob: 16-11-1989 |
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Lee Idzi GOAL |
Brecon based Lee
Idzi was with Merthyr Tydfil as a youngster but has come to prominence
in the Welsh Premier. He is best known for four seasons with Haverfordwest County whom he joined in 2007 but after 122 WP appearances for County he moved to Neath during the 2010-11 season. Lee was recognised as the oustanding goalkeeper in the league by the WP managers and featured in the end of season "select" side. He has also represented the Wales Semi Professional side. He joined Bangor during the summer of 2011 and appeared in the Champions League matches against HJK Helsinki which proved to be something of a baptisim of fire! |
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Dob: 08-02-1988 |
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DEFENCE |
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Peter Hoy Defence |
Versatile defender Peter Hoy first
signed for Bangor under the reign of Peter Davenport from West Cheshire League football in
2003.
Peter was converted from fullback to centreback during the 2003-04
season to great effect and can also operate in midfield. He has since enjoyed a season long spell with local rivals Rhyl before rejoining City in November 2007 shortly after the departure of Clayton Blackmore. As the 2011-12 season kicks off Peter has made 174 Welsh Premier starts for Bangor a total exceeded only by Paul Roberts and Marc Lloyd Williams. He has won three Welsh Cup Winners medals and was a prominent member of the 2011 Welsh Premier Championship winning side. Peter holds the club record number of European appearances with twelve and, uniquely, has appeared in The Inter Toto Cup, The UEFA Cup, The Europa and Champions League for the club. |
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Dob: 06-05-1982 | ||
Chris Roberts Defence |
Left footer
Chris Roberts
gained Cymru Alliance experience with Buckley Town before stepping up
to
Unibond League side Colwyn Bay. Chris moved to Rhyl via Cefn
Druids and made more than 50 league starts at Belle Vue before signing
for Bangor during the summer of 2009. He has quickly established himself as first choice leftback and impressed with some wholehearted performances in the opening months of the seasons. Chris picked up a Welsh Cup winners medal in May 2010 and capped this with a series of outstanding displays to earn a Welsh Premier Championship winners medal in 2011. Chris represented the club in the Champions League matches against HJK Helsinki at the beginning of the 2011-12 season. |
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Dob: 14-08-1985
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Michael Johnston Defence |
A Liverpool born centre
back, Michael
Johnston moved to Farrar
Road on a loan period from Tranmere
Rovers just before the September 2007 transfer window. During the
summer of 2008 he was released by Rovers and wasted no time in signing
for City on a permanent basis. Michael has represented Wales and Under 17 and 19 level and was voted the outstanding player in North Wales at the end of the 2007-08 season. During the 2009-10 season Michael represented Wales Under 23s (semi professional) side. He has won three successive Welsh Cup Winners medals in 2008, 09 and 10 and in 2011 added a Welsh Premier Championship winners medal. Michael represented the club in the Champions League matches against HJK Helsinki at the beginning of the 2011-12 season. |
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Dob:
16-12-1987
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Jamie Brewerton Defence |
St Asaph born defender
Jamie Brewerton
has previously played for Conwy United and Llandudno and spent close to
a decade with coast rivals Rhyl. Brewerton, capped by Wales at Under 18 level, made some 200 WP appearances for Rhyl but missed the entire 2006-07 season with knee ligament problems. Jamie joined Bangor during the summer of 2008 and has won three successive Welsh Cup Winners medals in 2008, 09 and 10 and in 2011 added a Welsh Premier Championship winners medal. Jamie represented the club in the Champions League matches against HJK Helsinki at the beginning of the 2011-12 season. |
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Dob: 17-11-1979
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Clive Williams DEFENCE |
A promising young
striker turned defender Clive Williams
is a product of the Bangor City academy and reserve set up. He has represented North Wales youths and is a former Leeds United trialist. Clive notched 34 goals for Felinheli in the Anglesey League and is rated as a very talented prospect by the club. Following his appearances in both 2009 and 2010 Clive is thought to be the youngest Bangor City player to have won two Welsh Cup winners medals, and may well be for any club in the history of the competition. (Currently on loan at Porthmadog) |
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Dob: 01-01-1991
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MIDFIELD |
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Dave Morley MIDFIELD |
St Helens born
centreback
Dave Morley began his
career with Manchester City where he made he scored on debut against
Bury in the (then) First Division (ie directly below the
Premiership). That was Dave's only league start for City but two
more substitute appearances followed before a brief loan spell in
Scotland with Ayr United. In 1998 he moved to Southend and made 63
league starts before heading north to Carlisle and 37 more starts. In 2001 a move to Oxford yielded 16 more league starts followed by 49 for Doncaster in the Conference before joining Macclesfield as captain and totalling 101 further league appearances. One of his defensive team mates at Moss Rose was former Bangor defender Jim McNulty From 2007-09 Dave made more than 50 appearances for Conference North side Hyde United and during his first season at Bangor won the Welsh Cup final in Parc Y Scarlets in 2010. In 2011 Dave was a dominant player in the Bangor side which captured the Welsh Premier league title. |
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Dob: 25-09-1977
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Craig Garside MIDFIELD |
A hugely talented
midfielder Craig Garside re-signed for Bangor during the summer of
2009. Craig has been with the blues in November 2004 but moved on
after a Premier Cup appearance. His career began with Everton where he was prominent at youth and reserve level, played in the 2002 FA Youth Cup Final for The Toffees. Capable of playing in defence or midfield, Craig has captained Wales at Under 15, 16 and 19 and gained an enviable reputation at those levels. Craig has 35 WP starts for Bangor to his name prior to the start of the 2011-12 season and picked up a Welsh Cup winners medal at Parc Y Scarlets in May 2010 and a Welsh Premier Championship winners medal in 2011. |
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Dob: 11-05-1985
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Neil Thomas MIDFIELD |
A powerful central midfielder Neil rejoined Bangor during the summer of
2011 several years after his first spell at Farrar Road. Neil hails from Penygroes and has played locally for Nantlle Vale and Porthmadog. In Welsh Premier circles though the bulk of his 160 league appearances have come with South Wales clubs due to his RAF postings. He has played for Llanelli, Haverfordwest and Port Talbot scoring 32 times in the process. Neil has also represented The RAF and Combined Services and was chosen to take part in the live FA Cup draw on ITV during the 2010-11 season. |
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Dob: 22-02-1982 |
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Chris Jones MIDFIELD |
A
former Wrexham and Leeds United apprentice Chris Jones signed for
Bangor during the
summer of 2010 from local rivals Porthmadog. A Wales International at Under 19 & 20 level Chris spent a period on loan at Bournemouth before joining Limerick in The League of Ireland. Nefyn based he has also played in the Unibond League with Colwyn Bay and has totted up more than a hundred Welsh Premier appearances with Caernarfon, Llangefni and Porthmadog. Chris is a goalscoring midfielder or striker who is highly rated by the Farrar Road camp. He quickly made his mark with vital goals home and away for City in the defeat of Europa League opponents Honka Espoo in July 2010 and went on to score some crucial goals as City won the Welsh Premier League title in 2011. |
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Dob:
09-10-1985 |
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Damien Allen MIDFIELD |
Stockport
born midfielder Damien Allen was on Manchester United's books as a
schoolboy but signed for Stockport
County as a 14 year old in 2000 and went on to make 57 first
team appearances for County under the management of Sammy McIlory.
Damien moved to Royal Antwerp on loan
in 2007 where he made fifteen appearances alongside the likes of Ryan
Shawcross, Darron Gibson and Frazier Campbell under the management of
Warren Joyce. In August 2007 he signed for Morecambe in the League Two and made a further twenty appearances before joining Bury and then Halifax. Damien joined Colwyn Bay in July 2010 and signed for Bangor City in November 2011 but had to wait for his debut due to the transfer window restriction. |
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Dob: 01-08-1986
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FORWARDS |
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Eddie Jebb STRIKER |
A dangerous
attacking winger, Eddie Jebb joined City from coast rivals Colwyn Bay
in January 2010. Eddie first caught the eye with some impressive performances for Cammell Laird FC and signed for Colwyn Bay for an undisclosed tranfer fee in February 2009. He joined Bangor as a direct right flank replacement for Marc Limbert whose move into management within the club seemed likely to restrict his first team outings. Eddie picked up a Welsh Cup winners medal during his first season with City. In 2011 Eddie added a Welsh Premier Championship winners medal and represented the club in the Champions League matches against HJK Helsinki at the beginning of the 2011-12 season. |
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Dob: 31-12-1981
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Les Davies STRIKER |
Giant left winger Les Davies
re-signed for his home "town" side Bangor City in June 2007 to the
delight of the blues faithful. Les had first joined City in
November 2003 after some eye catching displays for Glantraeth. However
after around 50 WP appearances for Bangor he moved to Porthmadog where
he netted 18 goals in 62 WP starts. Les has more than 130 WP appearances for City and 195 in total, scoring in all 60 goals and has represented Wales both at Semi Professional level and Under 21 International. He has three Welsh Cup Winners medals with Bangor, securing his third in a row at Parc Y Scarlets in May 2010 after an injury disrupted season. In 2011 Les added a Welsh Premier championship winners medal to his trophy cabinet. |
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Dob:
29-10-1984 |
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Sion Edwards STRIKER |
A skilful left winger of midfielder Sion
Edwards signed for City after his release by
Wrexham FC in the summer of 2006. At the Racecourse he gained
youth and reserve experience. Bangor based Sion first came into football through the respected Penrhosgarnedd youth system and marked his first team debut with a brace of goals in the opening Welsh Premiership match of 2006-07 against NEWI Cefn Druids. As the 2011-12 season gets underway Sion has 22 goals from 84 WP starts for City and has three Welsh Cup Winners medals and a Welsh Premier championship winners medal to his name. |
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Dob 01-08-1987 |
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Alan Bull STRIKER |
Birkenhead born
striker Alan Bull joined Bangor during the summer of 2010 having
briefly linked up with coast rivals Colwyn Bay. He has previously been
with Tranmere Rovers and Crewe Alexandra. Alan displayed his goalscoring prowess with Wirral based Cammell Laird FC and treads a well worn path from Lairds to Farrar Road. He made his Bangor debut in the Europa League away leg in Finland against Honka and scored his first goal against Maritimo at The Racecourse Ground in the Europa League in August 2010. Alan marked his first season in the WP with sixteen league goals as Bangor won the Welsh Premier League for the first time for fifteen years. |
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Dob 25-11-1987
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Kyle Wilson STRIKER |
A former Crewe
Alexandra apprentice Kyle has
played for a number of clubs in the north west of England since leaving
Gresty Road. He initially spent a five game spell on loan at Altrincham before signing permanently for Barrow in 2006 where he scored seven goal in 43 games. A one match stint at Droylsden led to a productive season with FC United for who he scored 24 goals in 32 Northern Premier League games. This in turn led to a transfer to Macclesfield but after four Football League appearances Kyle returned to "United" before moving to Chester via Hyde United |
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Dob: 14-11-1985 | ||
John Owen STRIKER |
Bangor
born John Owen broke into the City team at the end of the 2008-09
season and made such an impression manager Nev Powell rewarded the
young striker with a two year contract. John lives in Chwilog, a
village close to Pwllheli and Porthmadog, marked his Welsh Premier
debut at Newtown with a well taken goal. With injuries affecting his striking options manager Powell will have every confidence that the tall teenager will step up to the task when required. (Currently on loan at Llangefni) |
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Dob 18-08-1992 |
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Mark Smyth STRIKER |
Versatile striker
Mark Smyth first
joined City from Morecambe having previously played for Accrington and
Vauxhalls FC. He began his career at Liverpool and made his first
team debut against Tottenham in the Carling Cup in December 2005. Mark followed manager Steve Bleasdale to Leigh RMI but despite ending the season as the Conference strugglers leading goalscorer, he opted to return to Farrar Road during the summer of 2008 and then again a year later having rejoined the now entitled Leigh Genesis for the 2008-09 campaign. Mark has represented England at Youth and Under 20 International level. |
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Dob 09-01-1985 |
BANGOR
CITY PENPICS 2010-11 |
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GOALKEEPERS |
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Paul Smith GOAL |
A former TNS and Colwyn
Bay goalkeeper Paul
Smith's outstanding
performances were a feature of the successful Rhyl side
of 2004. In July 2005, after around 80 WP starts, he moved
to Connahs Quay where he made another 60 WP appearances before
following manager Nev Powell to
Bangor City in June 2007. Following the Europa matches in 2010 Paul has ten European appearances for Bangor City and has won three Welsh Cup winners medals with the club. |
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Dob:
06-12-1977 |
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Chris Oldfield GOAL |
A Liverpool born
goalkeeper Chris worked
his way up through the academy ranks to feature in The Reds reserve
side. Along the way he represented the Republic of Ireland at Under 16
level. However he did not appear for the first team and was released in June 2010 to join Rochdale on a short term deal after attracting the attention of Chester City manager Neil Young during the summer Chris left The Deva for a non contract spell with Darlington on October 2010. |
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Dob: 14-01-1991 |
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DEFENCE |
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Peter Hoy Defence |
Versatile defender Peter Hoy first
signed for Bangor under the reign of Peter Davenport from West Cheshire League football in
2003.
Peter was converted from fullback to centreback during the 2003-04
season to great effect and can also operate in midfield. He has since enjoyed a season long spell with local rivals Rhyl before rejoining City in November 2007 shortly after the departure of Clayton Blackmore. Peter has made 146 Welsh Premier appearances for Bangor, has won three Welsh Cup Winners medals and holds the club record number of European appearances with eight before the Honka ties. |
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Dob: 06-05-1982 | ||
Chris Roberts Defence |
Left footer
Chris Roberts
gained Cymru Alliance experience with Buckley Town before stepping up
to
Unibond League side Colwyn Bay. Chris moved to Rhyl via Cefn
Druids and made more than 50 league starts at Belle Vue before signing
for Bangor during the summer of 2009. He has quickly established himself as first choice leftback and impressed with some wholehearted performances in the opening months of the seasons. Chris picked up a Welsh Cup winners medal in May 2010. |
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Dob: 14-08-1985
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Michael Johnston Defence |
A Liverpool born centre
back, Michael
Johnston moved to Farrar
Road on a loan period from Tranmere
Rovers just before the September 2007 transfer window. During the
summer of 2008 he was released by Rovers and wated no time in signing
for City on a permanent basis. Michael has represented Wales and Under 17 and 19 level and was voted the outstanding player in North Wales at the end of the 2007-08 season. During the 2009-10 season Michael represented Wales Under 23s (semi professional) and won his second successive Welsh Cup winners medal against Port Talbot. |
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Dob:
16-12-1987
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Jamie Brewerton Defence |
A 28 year old St Asaph born defender
Jamie Brewerton
has previously played for Conwy United and Llandudno but is best known
for his ten seasons at Belle Vue. Brewerton, capped by Wales at Under 18 level, made some 200 WP appearances for Rhyl but missed the entire 2006-07 season with knee ligament problems. Jamie joined Bangor during the summer of 2008 and picked up his second successive Welsh Cup winners medal in May 2010. |
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Dob: 17-11-1979
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Clive Williams DEFENCE |
A promising young
striker turned defender Clive Williams
is a product of the Bangor City academy and reserve set up. He has represented North Wales youths and is a former Leeds United trialist. Clive notched 34 goals for Felinheli in the Anglesey League and is rated as a very talented prospect by the club. Following his appearances in both 2009 and 2010 Clive is thought to be the youngest Bangor City player to have won two Welsh Cup winners medals, and may well be for any club in the history of the competition. |
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Dob: 01-01-1991
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MIDFIELD |
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Dave Morley MIDFIELD |
St Helens born
centreback
Dave Morley began his
career with Manchester City where he made he scored on debut against
Bury in the (then) First Division (ie directly below the
Premiership). That was Dave's only league start for City but two
more substitute appearances followed before a brief loan spell in
Scotland with Ayr United. In 1998 he moved to Southend and made 63
league starts before heading north to Carlisle and 37 more starts. In 2001 a move to Oxford yielded 16 more league starts followed by 49 for Doncaster in the Conference before joining Macclesfield as captain and totalling 101 further league appearances. One of his defensive team mates at Moss Rose was former Bangor defender Jim McNulty From 2007-09 Dave made more than 50 appearances for Conference North side Hyde United and during his first season at Bangor won the Welsh Cup final in Parc Y Scarlets in 2010. |
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Dob: 25-09-1977
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Craig Garside MIDFIELD |
A hugely talented
midfielder Craig Garside re-signed for Bangor during the summer of
2009. Craig has been with the blues in November 2004 but moved on
after a Premier Cup appearance. His career began with Everton where he was prominent at youth and reserve level, played in the 2002 FA Youth Cup Final for The Toffees. Capable of playing in defence or midfield, Craig has captained Wales at Under 15, 16 and 19 and gained an enviable reputation at those levels. Craig has 14 WP starts for Bangor to his name prior to the start of the 2010-11 season and picked up a Welsh Cup winners medal at Parc Y Scarlets in May 2010. |
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Dob: 11-05-1985
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Nicky Ward MIDFIELD |
An
experienced attacking left footer Nicky Ward played for both Wrexham
and Shrewsbury Town as a youth before moving into the Welsh Premier
with Newtown during the 1998-99 season. Since this time Nicky has
totted up 188 Welsh Premier league starts scoring 78 goals including
several successful seasons with full timers TNS.. He has played for Newtown on four occasions and spent a brief spell with Cefn Druids, and turned out for Welling United in the Conference South. Nicky joined Bangor from Newtown in January 2010. Despite being cuptied and therefore sidelined during the 2009-10 cup campaign, Nicky made a positive impression during the league matches and has become a firm favourite with the City faithful. |
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Dob: 30-11-1977
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Darren Moss MIDFIELD |
Wrexham born midfielder Darren Moss joined Bangor in the January 2011
transfer window. Darren made more than 300 Football League appearances for Chester, Shrewsbury, Crewe and finally Morecambe in a career which began at The Deva Stadium in August 1997. He left Morecambe in October 2010 and trained with his home town side Wrexham before joining Bangor. Although Darren has played much of his professional career at right fullback he is versatile enough to operate in midfield and at centrehalf. He was capped six times by Wales at Under 21 level. |
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Dob: 24-05-1981 |
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Chris Jones MIDFIELD |
A
former Wrexham and Leeds United apprentice Chris Jones signed for
Bangor during the
summer of 2010 from local rivals Porthmadog. A Wales International at Under 19 & 20 level Chris spent a period on loan at Bournemouth before joining Limerick in The League of Ireland. Nefyn based he has also played in the Unibond League with Colwyn Bay and has totted up more than a hundred Welsh Premier appearances with Caernarfon, Llangefni and Porthmadog. Chris is a goalscoring midfielder or striker who is highly rated by the Farrar Road camp. He quickly made his mark with vital goals home and away for City in the defeat of Europa League opponents Honka Espoo in July. |
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Dob:
09-10-1985 |
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Marc Limbert MIDFIELD |
Mancot born midfielder Marc Limbert
began his career as an
Everton apprentice before making 16 League appearances for Chester City
in the early 1990s. He then spent three seasons with Connahs Quay
before moving to Colwyn Bay and Altrincham before settling at Rhyl
where
he played for a further three years. During the 2006-07 season
Marc was back at Connahs Quay but moved to Farrar Road in June 2007
after
the appointment of Nev Powell. With 75 of his 255 WP starts in a Bangor shirt Marc was the natural choice to step up to assistant manager when Alan Morgan moved on to Aberstwyth in the autumn of 2009. |
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Dob: 03-10-1973
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FORWARDS |
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Eddie Jebb STRIKER |
A dangerous
attacking winger, Eddie Jebb joined City from coast rivals Colwyn Bay
in January 2010. Eddie first caught the eye with some impressive performances for Cammell Laird FC and signed for Colwyn Bay for an undisclosed tranfer fee in February 2009. He joined Bangor as a direct right flank replacement for Marc Limbert whose move into management within the club seemed likely to restrict his first team outings. Eddie picked up a Welsh Cup winners medal during his first season with City. |
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Dob: 31-12-1981
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Les Davies STRIKER |
Giant left winger Les Davies
resigned for his home "town" side Bangor City in June 2007 to the
delight of the blues faithful. Les had first joined City in
November 2003 after some eye catching displays for Glantraeth. However
after around 50 WP appearances for Bangor he moved to Porthmadog where
he netted 18 goals in 62 WP starts. Les has more than 100 WP appearances for City and 170 in total, scoring in all 50 goals and has represented Wales both at Semi Professional level and Under 21 International. He has three Welsh Cup winners medals with Bangor, securing his third in a row at Parc Y Scarlets in May 2010 after an injury disrupted season. |
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Dob:
29-10-1984 |
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Sion Edwards STRIKER |
A skilful left winger of midfielder Sion
Edwards signed for City after his release by
Wrexham FC in the summer of 2006. At the Racecourse he gained
youth and reserve experience. Bangor based Sion first came into football through the respected Penrhosgarnedd youth system and marked his first team debut with a brace of goals in the opening Welsh Premiership match of 2006-07 against NEWI Cefn Druids. As the 2010-11 season gets underway Sion has 20 goals from 79 WP starts for City and has three Welsh Cup winners medals to his name. |
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Dob 01-08-1987 |
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Alan Bull STRIKER |
Birkenhead born
striker Alan Bull joined Bangor during the summer of 2010 having
briefly linked up with coast rivals Colwyn Bay. He has previously been
with Tranmere Rovers and Crewe Alexandra. Alan displayed his goalscoring prowess with Wirral based Cammell Laird FC and treads a well worn path from Lairds to Farrar Road. He made his Bangor debut in the Europa League away leg in Finland against Honka and scored his first goal against Maritimo at The Racecourse Ground in the Europa League in August 2010. |
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Dob 25-11-1987
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Michael Jukes STRIKER |
A powerful Warrington based striker
began his career
with Wigan Athletic where he
was a member of their youth and reserve
sides. Upon his release in June 2010 Michael spent a trial period with Accrington Stanley and scored regularly for them but failed to secure a stay with the Football League Two (once know as the Fourth Division!) club. It is understood that Michael turned down offers from Conference and Unibond sides to come to Bangor and try his luck in the Welsh Premier. |
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Dob: 11-07-1992 | ||
John Owen STRIKER |
Bangor
born John Owen broke into the City team at the end of the 2008-09
season and made such an impression manager Nev Powell rewarded the
young striker with a two year contract. John lives in Chwilog, a
village close to Pwllheli and Porthmadog, marked his Welsh Premier
debut at Newtown with a well taken goal. With injuries affecting his striking options manager Powell will have every confidence that the tall teenager will step up to the task when required. |
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Dob 18-08-1992 |
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Mark Smyth STRIKER |
Versatile striker
Mark Smyth first
joined City from Morecambe having previously played for Accrington and
Vauxhalls FC. He began his career at Liverpool and made his first
team debut against Tottenham in the Carling Cup in December 2005. Mark followed manager Steve Bleasdale to Leigh RMI but despite ending the season as the Conference strugglers leading goalscorer, he opted to return to Farrar Road during the summer of 2008 and then again a year later having rejoined the now entitled Leigh Genesis for the 2008-09 campaign. Mark has represented England at Youth and Under 20 International level. |
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Dob 09-01-1985 |
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Bangor
City FC Pen Pictures 2010-11 EUROPA SQUAD 2010 |
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GOALKEEPERS |
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1 |
Paul Smith GOAL |
A former TNS and Colwyn
Bay goalkeeper Paul
Smith's outstanding
performances were a feature of the Rhyl side
of 2004. In July 2005, after around 80 WP starts, he moved
to Connahs Quay where he made another 60 WP appearances before
following manager Nev Powell to
Bangor City in June 2007. Prior to the Europa matches in 2010 Paul has six European appearances for Bangor and has won three Welsh Cup winners medals with the club. |
Dob:
06-12-1977 |
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13 |
Andy Mulliner GOAL |
Hugely experienced
goalkeeper Andy Mulliner back for a third - and perhaps final - spell
at Farrar Road. Andy has more than 400 Welsh Premier appearances to his name and is employed by Wolverhampton Wanderers as a goalkeeping coach. He has also played for Telford United and Curzon Ashton and more recently kep goal for Shropshire side Ellesmere Rangers. |
Dob: 03-01-1971 |
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DEFENCE |
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2 |
Peter Hoy Defence |
Versatile defender Peter Hoy first
signed for Bangor under the reign of Peter Davenport from West Cheshire League football in
2003.
Peter was converted from fullback to centreback during the 2003-04
season to great effect and can also operate in midfield. He has since enjoyed a season long spell with local rivals Rhyl before rejoining City in November 2007 shortly after the departure of Clayton Blackmore. Peter has made 146 Welsh Premier appearances for Bangor, has won three Welsh Cup Winners medals and holds the club record number of European appearances with eight before the Honka ties. |
Dob: 06-05-1982 | ||
3 |
Chris Roberts Defence |
Left footer
Chris Roberts
gained Cymru Alliance experience with Buckley Town before stepping up
to
Unibond League side Colwyn Bay. Chris moved to Rhyl via Cefn
Druids and made more than 50 league starts at Belle Vue before signing
for Bangor during the summer of 2009. He has quickly established himself as first choice leftback and impressed with some wholehearted performances in the opening months of the seasons. Chris picked up a Welsh Cup winners medal in May 2010. |
Dob: 14-08-1985
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6 |
Michael Johnston Defence |
A Liverpool born centre
back, Michael
Johnston moved to Farrar
Road on a loan period from Tranmere
Rovers just before the September 2007 transfer window. During the
summer of 2008 he was released by Rovers and wated no time in signing
for City on a permanent basis. Michael has represented Wales and Under 17 and 19 level and was voted the outstanding player in North Wales at the end of the 2007-08 season. During the 2009-10 season Michael represented Wales Under 23s (semi professional) and won his second successive Welsh Cup winners medal against Port Talbot. |
Dob:
16-12-1987
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5 |
Jamie Brewerton Defence |
A 28 year old St Asaph born defender
Jamie Brewerton
has previously played for Conwy United and Llandudno but is best known
for his ten seasons at Belle Vue. Brewerton, capped by Wales at Under 18 level, made some 200 WP appearances for Rhyl but missed the entire 2006-07 season with knee ligament problems. Jamie joined Bangor during the summer of 2008 and picked up his second successive Welsh Cup winners medal in May 2010. |
Dob: 17-11-1979
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17 |
Clive Williams DEFENCE |
A promising young
striker turned defender Clive Williams
is a product of the Bangor City academy and reserve set up. He has represented North Wales youths and is a former Leeds United trialist. Clive notched 34 goals for Felinheli in the Anglesey League and is rated as a very talented prospect by the club. Following his appearances in both 2009 and 2010 Clive is thought to be the youngest Bangor City player to have won two Welsh Cup winners medals, and may well be for any club in the history of the competition. |
Dob: 01-01-1991
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MIDFIELD |
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4 |
Dave Morley MIDFIELD |
St Helens born
centreback
Dave Morley began his
career with Manchester City where he made he scored on debut against
Bury in the (then) First Division (ie directly below the
Premiership). That was Dave's only league start for City but two
more substitute appearances followed before a brief loan spell in
Scotland with Ayr United. In 1998 he moved to Southend and made 63
league starts before heading north to Carlisle and 37 more starts. In 2001 a move to Oxford yielded 16 more league starts followed by 49 for Doncaster in the Conference before joining Macclesfield as captain and totalling 101 further league appearances. One of his defensive team mates at Moss Rose was former Bangor defender Jim McNulty From 2007-09 Dave made more than 50 appearances for Conference North side Hyde United and during his first season at Bangor won the Welsh Cup final in Parc Y Scarlets in 2010. |
Dob: 25-09-1977
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8 |
Craig Garside MIDFIELD |
A
hugely talented
midfielder Craig Garside re-signed for Bangor during the summer of
2009. Craig has been with the blues in November 2004 but moved on
after a Premier Cup appearance. His career began with Everton where he was prominent at youth and reserve level, played in the 2002 FA Youth Cup Final for The Toffees. Capable of playing in defence or midfield, Craig has captained Wales at Under 15, 16 and 19 and gained an enviable reputation at those levels. Craig has 14 WP starts to his name prior to the start of the 2010-11 season and picked up a Welsh Cup winners medal at Parc Y Scarlets in May 2010. |
Dob: 11-05-1985
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10 |
Nicky Ward MIDFIELD |
An
experienced attacking left footer Nicky Ward played for both Wrexham
and Shrewsbury Town as a youth before moving into the Welsh Premier
with Newtown during the 1998-99 season. Since this time Nicky has
totted up 188 Welsh Premier league starts scoring 78 goals including
several successful seasons with full timers TNS.. He has played for Newtown on four occasions and spent a brief spell with Cefn Druids, and turned out for Welling United in the Conference South. Nicky joined Bangor from Newtown in January 2010. Despite being cuptied and therefore sidelined during the 2009-10 cup campaign, Nicky made a positive impression during the league matches and has become a firm favourite with the City faithful. |
Dob: 30-11-1977
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12 |
Chris Jones MIDFIELD |
A
former Wrexham and Leeds United apprentice Chris Jones signed for
Bangor during the
summer of 2010 from local rivals Porthmadog. A Wales International at Under 19 & 20 level Chris spent a period on loan at Bournemouth before joining Limerick in The League of Ireland. Nefyn based he has also played in the Unibond League with Colwyn Bay and has totted up more than a hundred Welsh Premier appearances with Caernarfon, Llangefni and Porthmadog. Chris is a goalscoring midfielder or striker who is highly rated by the Farrar Road camp. |
Dob:
09-10-1985 |
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15 |
Matty Hurdman MIDFIELD |
A promising young
midfielder from Llanfairfechan, Matthew Hurdman joined Bangor from
Wrexham FC in January 2010. At the Racecourse he has been a member of
the academy system and played for the youth and reserve sides. Bangor born, Matthew spent a loan spell with Prestatyn Town scoring on debut at Cefn Druids on 15th January 2009. Earlier this season he impressed during a loan period with Colwyn Bay in the Unibond League and has represtented Wales at Under 17 and 19 level. |
Dob:
23-01-1991 |
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16 |
Marc Limbert MIDFIELD |
Mancot born midfielder Marc Limbert
began his career as an
Everton apprentice before making 16 League appearances for Chester City
in the early 1990s. He then spent three seasons with Connahs Quay
before moving to Colwyn Bay and Altrincham before settling at Rhyl
where
he played for a further three years. During the 2006-07 season
Marc was back at Connahs Quay but moved to Farrar Road in June 2007
after
the appointment of Nev Powell. With 75 of his 255 WP starts in a Bangor shirt Marc was the natural choice to step up to assistant manager when Alan Morgan moved on to Aberstwyth in the autumn of 2009. |
Dob: 03-10-1973
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FORWARDS |
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7 |
Eddie Jebb STRIKER |
A dangerous
attacking winger, Eddie Jebb joined City from coast rivals Colwyn Bay
in January 2010. Eddie first caught the eye with some impressive performances for Cammell Laird FC and signed for Colwyn Bay for an undisclosed tranfer fee in February 2009. He joined Bangor as a direct right flank replacement for Marc Limbert whose move into management within the club seemed likely to restrict his first team outings. Eddie picked up a Welsh Cup winners medal during his first season with City. |
Dob: 31-12-1981
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9 |
Les Davies STRIKER |
Giant left winger Les Davies
resigned for his home "town" side Bangor City in June 2007 to the
delight of the blues faithful. Les had first joined City in
November 2003 after some eye catching displays for Glantraeth. However
after around 50 WP appearances for Bangor he moved to Porthmadog where
he netted 18 goals in 62 WP starts. Les has more than 100 WP appearances for City and 170 in total, scoring in all 50 goals and has represented Wales both at Semi Professional level and Under 21 International. He has three Welsh Cup winners medals with Bangor, securing his third in a row at Parc Y Scarlets in May 2010 after an injury disrupted season. |
Dob:
29-10-1984 |
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11 |
Sion Edwards STRIKER |
A skilful left winger of midfielder Sion
Edwards signed for City after his release by
Wrexham FC in the summer of 2006. At the Racecourse he gained
youth and reserve experience. Bangor based Sion first came into football through the respected Penrhosgarnedd youth system and marked his first team debut with a brace of goals in the opening Welsh Premiership match of 2006-07 against NEWI Cefn Druids. Sion has 20 goals from 79 WP starts for City and has three Welsh Cup winners medals to his name. |
Dob 01-08-1987 |
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14 |
Alan Bull STRIKER |
Birkenhead born
striker Alan Bull joined Bangor during the summer of 2010 having
briefly linked up with coast rivals Colwyn Bay. Alan displayed his goalscoring prowess with Wirral based Cammell Laird FC and treads a well worn path from Lairds to Farrar Road. He made his Bangor debut in the Europa League away leg in Finland against Honka. |
Dob 00-00-1900 |
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18 |
Ashley Stott STRIKER |
Promising young
striker Ashley Stott
was signed from Altincham in July 2006. Ashley was a member of
the Preston North End youth and reserve sides who made his Bangor
debut in the opening Welsh
Premiership match of 2006-07 against NEWI Cefn Druids. In his three seasons with the club so far Ashley has netted 36 Welsh Premier goals from 70 starts and caught the eye of Football League scouts. |
Dob: 14-06-1988 | ||
19 |
John Owen STRIKER |
Bangor
born John Owen broke into the City team at the end of the 2008-09
season and made such an impression manager Nev Powell rewarded the
young striker with a two year contract. John lives in Chwilog, a
village close to Pwllheli and Porthmadog, marked his Welsh Premier
debut at Newtown with a well taken goal. With injuries affecting his striking options manager Powell will have every confidence that the tall teenager will step up to the task when required. |
Dob 18-08-1992 |
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Paul Smith GOALKEEPER |
A former TNS and Colwyn
Bay goalkeeper Paul
Smith's outstanding
performances were a feature of the Rhyl side
of 2004. In July 2005, after around 80 WP starts, he moved
to Connahs Quay where he made another 60 WP appearances before
following manager Nev Powell to
Bangor City in June 2007. At the start of the 2008-09 season Paul had a total of 222 WP appearances including al 34 in his first season with Bangor. |
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Kyle Williams GOALKEEPER |
Promising young goalkeeper
Kyle Williams joined City from Welsh National League side Penyffordd in
December 2008. The Wrexham born stopper made his Welsh Premier debut in City's 3-1 win at Newtown in April 2009. |
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DEFENCE |
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Dave Swanick DEFENCE |
Birkenhead born defender Dave Swanick
joined City in August 2007, ahead of the new campaign. A tough tackling defender, his previous Welsh Premier club was Connahs Quay Nomads for whom he made 26 appearances in his only season, 2006-07. Prior to switching into Welsh football Dave played for Conference sides Altrincham, Morecambe and Manchester based Woodley Sports. In November 2009 Dave was promoted to the position of player coach but sadly a month later rupture his achilles tendon and seems set to miss the remainder of the 2009-10 season. |
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Michael Johnston DEFENCE |
A Chester born centre
back, Michael
Johnston moved to Farrar
Road on a loan period from Tranmere
Rovers just before the September 2007 transfer window. During the
summer of 2008 he was released by Rovers and wasted no time in signing
for City on a permanent basis. Michael, whose family originate from Mold, has represented Wales and Under 17 and 19 level and was voted the outstanding player in North Wales at the end of the 2007-08 season. |
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Dave Morley DEFENCE |
St Helens born centreback
Dave Morley began his
career with Manchester City where he made he scored on debut against
Bury in the (then) First Division (ie directly below the
Premiership). That was Dave's only league start for City but two
more substitute appearances followed before a brief loan spell in
Scotland with Ayr United. In 1998 he moved to Southend and made 63
league starts before heading north to Carlisle and 37 more starts. In 2001 a move to Oxford yielded 16 more league starts followed by 49 for Doncaster in the Conference before joining Macclesfield as captain and totalling 101 further league appearances. One of his defensive team mates at Moss Rose was former Bangor defender Jim McNulty From 2007-09 Dave made more than 50 appearances for Conference North side Hyde United. A 6'2 centre half with vast Football League experience Dave is a welcome addition to the Bangor set up. |
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Chris Roberts DEFENCE |
Left footer Chris Roberts
gained Cymru Alliance experience with Buckley Town before stepping up
to
Unibond League side Colwyn Bay. Chris moved to Rhyl via Cefn
Druids and made more than 50 league starts at Belle Vue before signing
for Bangor during the summer of 2009. He has quickly established himself as first choice leftback and impressed with some wholehearted performances in the opening months of the season. |
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Jamie Brewerton DEFENCE |
A
St Asaph born defender Jamie Brewerton has previously
played for Conwy United and Llandudno but is best known for his ten
seasons at Belle Vue. Brewerton, capped by Wales at Under 18 level, made some 200 WP appearances for The Lilywhites but missed the entre 2006-07 season with knee ligament problems. He returned to play in both legs of the Inter Toto Cup ties with Bohemians but - along with a handful of his team mates - was bound for pasture new at the final whistle. Jamie was appointed club captain in November 2009 and signed a contract extension a month later. |
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Peter Hoy DEFENCE |
Versatile defender Peter Hoy first
signed for Bangor under the reign of Peter Davenport from West Cheshire League football in
2003.
Peter was converted from fullback to centreback during the 2003-04
season to great effect and can also operate in midfield. He has since enjoyed a season long spell with local rivals Rhyl before rejoining City in November 2007 shortly after the departure of Clayton Blackmore. Peter has become an integral member of the City side both with his versatility and occasionally causing havoc with his long throw! |
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MIDFIELD |
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Marc Limbert MIDFIELD |
Mancot born midfielder Marc Limbert
began his career as an
Everton apprentice before making 16 League appearances for Chester City
in the early 1990s. He then spent three seasons with Connahs Quay
before moving to Colwyn Bay and Altrincham before settling at Rhyl
where
he played for a further three years. During the 2006-07 season
Marc was back at Connahs Quay but moved to Farrar Road in June 2007
after
the appointment of Nev Powell. In November 2009 Marc was appointed player assistant manager and had moved onto 47 goals from 254 league starts in a distinguished career. |
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Craig Garside MIDFIELD |
A hugely talented
midfielder Craig Garside re-signed for Bangor during the summer of
2009. Craig has been with the blues in November 2004 but moved on
after a Premier Cup appearance. His career began with Everton where he was prominent at youth and reserve level, played in the 2002 FA Youth Cup Final for The Toffees. Capable of playing in defence or midfield, Craig has captained Wales at Under 15, 16 and 19 and gained an enviable reputation at those levels. |
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Mark Smyth MIDFIELD |
Versatile striker
Mark Smyth first
joined City from Morecambe having previously played for Accrington and
Vauxhalls FC. He began his career at Liverpool and made his first
team debut against Tottenham in the Carling Cup in December 2005. Mark followed manager Steve Bleasdale to Leigh RMI but despite ending the season as the Conference strugglers leading goalscorer, he opted to return to Farrar Road during the summer of 2008 and then again a year later having rejoined the now entitled Leigh Genesis for the 2008-09 campaign. Mark has represented England at Youth and Under 20 International level. |
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Nicky Ward MIDFIELD |
An
experienced attacking left footer Nicky Ward played for both Wrexham
and Shrewsbury Town as a youth before moving into the Welsh Premier
with Newtown during the 1998-99 season. Since this time Nicky has
totted up 188 Welsh Premier league starts scoring 78 goals including
several successful seasons with full timers TNS.. He has played for Newtown on four occasions and spent a brief spell with Cefn Druids, and turned out for Welling United in the Conference South. Nicky joined Bangor from Newtown in January 2010.
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Matthew Hurdman MIDFIELD |
A promising young
midfielder from Llanfairfechan, Matthew Hurdman joined Bangor from
Wrexham FC in January 2010. At the Racecourse he has been a member of
the academy system and played for the youth and reserve sides. Bangor born, Matthew spent a loan spell with Prestatyn Town scoring on debut at Cefn Druids on 15th January 2009. Earlier this season he impressed during a loan period with Colwyn Bay in the Unibond League and has represtented Wales at Under 17 and 19 level.
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Eddie Jebb MIDFIELD |
A dangerous
attacking winger, Eddie Jebb joined City from coast rivals Colwyn Bay
in January 2010. Eddie first caught the eye with some impressive performances for Cammell Laird FC and signed for Colwyn Bay for an undisclosed tranfer fee in February 2009. He joined Bangor as a direct right flank replacement for Marc Limbert whose move into management within the club was likely to restrict his first team outings,
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Les Davies STRIKER |
Giant left winger Les Davies
resigned for his home "town" side Bangor City in June 2007 to the
delight of the blues faithful. Les had first joined City in
November 2003 after some eye catching displays for Glantraeth. However
after around 50 WP appearances for Bangor he moved to Porthmadog where
he netted 18 goals in 62 WP starts. At the start of the 2008-09 season Bangor born Les had scored 40 goals in 137 League starts. Les has represented Wales at Semi Professional level and is an Under 21 International. |
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Sion Edwards STRIKER |
A skilful left winger of midfielder Sion
Edwards signed for City after his release by
Wrexham FC in the summer of 2006. At the Racecourse he gained
youth and reserve experience. Bangor based Sion first came into football through the respected Penrhosgarnedd youth system and marked his first team debut with a brace of goals in the opening Welsh Premiership match of 2006-07 against NEWI Cefn Druids. |
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Clive Williams STRIKER |
A promising young striker
or defender Clive
Allen Williams
is a product of the Bangor City academy and reserve set up. He has represented North Wales youths and is a former Leeds United trialist. Clive notched 34 goals for Felinheli in the Anglesey League and is rated as a very talented prospect by the club. |
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Ashley Stott STRIKER |
Promising young
striker Ashley Stott first joined City from
Altincham in July 2006. Ashley was a member of the Preston North
End youth and reserve sides and
made his Bangor debut in the opening Welsh Premiership match of 2006-07
against NEWI Cefn Druids. However after 30 goals from 59 Welsh Premier starts for City the young striker joined Halifax Town where he again scored regularly. Ashley rejoined Bangor during the summer of 2009 and featured in the Europa Cup matches with Honka Espoo. |
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Jamie Reed STRIKER |
Twenty
One year old Chester
born striker Jamie Reed
played and scored for The Blues in pre-season matches
and was keen to sign for Nev Powell's side which he did in mid August. Jamie began his career with Wrexham FC where he made several substitute appearances for The Robins (or dragons) before teaming up with Glentoran and Tamworth on loan spells. Within Welsh football circles Jamie scored 22 goals from 41 starts (in total) for Aberystwyth and Rhyl as well as a brief time with Colwyn Bay. |
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John Owen STRIKER |
Bangor
born John Owen broke into the City team at the end of the 2008-09
season and made such an impression manager Nev Powell rewarded the
young striker with a two year contract. John lives in Chwilog, a
village close to Pwllheli and Porthmadog, marked his Welsh Premier
debut at Newtown with a well taken goal. With injuries affecting his striking options manager Powell will have every confidence that the tall teenager will step up to the task when required.
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GOALKEEPERS |
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Paul Smith GOAL |
A former TNS and Colwyn Bay goalkeeper Paul
Smith's outstanding performances were a feature of the Rhyl side
of 2004. In July 2005, after around 80 WP starts, he moved
to Connahs Quay where he made another 60 WP appearances before
following manager Nev Powell to
Bangor City in June 2007. At the start of the 2008-09 season Paul had a total of 222 WP appearances including al 34 in his first season with Bangor. |
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Dob:
06-12-1977 |
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James Firman GOAL |
Bermuda born goalkeeper James
Firman signed for Bangor in January 2009. James, who was brought up in the USA, previously played for Eastbourne United and Bexhill United before moving to North Wales to study at University in Bangor. |
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Dob: 24-10-1988 |
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DEFENCE |
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Dave Swanick Defence |
Birkenhead born defender Dave Swanick
joined City in August 2007, ahead of the new campaign. A tough tackling defender, his previous Welsh Premier club was Connahs Quay Nomads for whom he made 26 appearances in his only season, 2006-07. Prior to switching into Welsh football Dave played for Conference sides Altrincham, Morecambe and Manchester based Woodley Sports. |
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Dob: 16-09-1979 |
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Martin Beattie Defence |
A versatile left footer Martin Beattie
joined Bangor City from Welsh Premiership rivals Cefn Druids at the
start of the 2005-06 season, having previously played for West Kirby
and
Nantwich Town. At Cefn, Martin played at
leftback and sweeper. Since joining City Martin has operated mainly at leftback and totted up 80 Welsh Premier appearances |
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Dob: 18-01-1983
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Michael Johnston Defence |
A Liverpool born centre back, Michael
Johnston moved to Farrar Road on a loan period from Tranmere
Rovers just before the September 2007 transfer window. During the
summer of 2008 he was released by Rovers and wasted no time in signing
for City on a permanent basis. Michael has represented Wales and Under 17 and 19 level and was voted the outstanding player in North Wales at the end of the 2007-08 season. |
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Dob: 16-12-1987
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Jamie Brewerton Defence |
A 28 year old St Asaph born defender Jamie Brewerton has previously
played for Conwy United and Llandudno but is best known for his ten
seasons at Belle Vue. Brewerton, capped by Wales at Under 18 level, made some 200 WP appearances for The Lilywhites but missed the entre 2006-07 season with knee ligament problems. He returned to play in both legs of the Inter Toto Cup ties with Bohemians but - along with a handful of his team mates - was bound for pasture new at the final whistle. |
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Dob: 17-11-1979
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Peter Hoy Defence |
Versatile defender Peter Hoy first
signed for Bangor under the reign of Peter Davenport from West Cheshire League football in 2003.
Peter was converted from fullback to centreback during the 2003-04
season to great effect and can also operate in midfield. He has since enjoyed a season long spell with local rivals Rhyl before rejoining City in November 2007 shortly after the departure of Clayton Blackmore |
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Dob: 06-05-1982
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MIDFIELD |
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Marc Limbert MIDFIELD |
Mancot born midfielder Marc Limbert
began his career as an
Everton apprentice before making 16 League appearances for Chester City
in the early 1990s. He then spent three seasons with Connahs Quay
before moving to Colwyn Bay and Altrincham before settling at Rhyl
where
he played for a further three years. During the 2006-07 season
Marc was back at Connahs Quay but moved to Farrar Road in June 2007
after
the appointment of Nev Powell. At the start of the 2007-08 season Marc had scored 40 goals in 179 WP starts. |
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Dob: 03-10-1973 |
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Michael Walsh MIDFIELD |
A former Chester City youngster Mike Walsh
joined Bangor in September 2005 after a brief spell with coast rivals
Rhyl. Mike made five League appearances for The Seals as well as
one outing in the FA Cup. He scored one league goal against
Southend in March 2005. He was a regular member of Chester's reserve and youth sides. Liverpool born but based in Prestatyn Mike has captained North Wales at Under 18 level. |
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Dob: 30-05-1986 |
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Christian Seargeant MIDFIELD |
A gifted, creative midfielder Christian
Seargeant joined Bangor after making
seventeen Welsh Premier starts for coast rivals Connahs Quay.
Christian
began his career at Everton - where he father Steve made some eighty
first team appearances - and captained the reserves playing alongside
the likes of Steve Wynne, Paul Hopkins, James Vaughan and Victor
Anichebe.
Christian established himself in the Bangor midfield in his first season, scoring six goals from 25 WP starts. |
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Dob: 13-09-1986 |
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Andy Mitchell MIDFIELD |
A promising midfielder Andy Mitchell
joined Bangor in January
2009 having been released by Chester City. He had four Football League appearances to his name and made his Bangor debut on 6th February 2009 in the Welsh Premier league visit of coast rivals Connahs Quay. |
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Dob: 18-04-1990 |
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Alan Morgan MIDFIELD |
Assistant manager Alan Morgan
joined Bangor along with Nev Powell during the summer of 2007.
His playing career began with Tranmere Rovers for whom he made
some seventy Football League appearances before moving into "non
league" football with Altrincham, Doncaster and Morecambe.
In Welsh Premier circles Alan has been involved with Porthmadog, Cefn Druids, Rhyl and Connahs Quay before his move to Farrar Road where his involvement is primarily on the management side. |
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Dob: 02-11-1973
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FORWARDS |
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Les Davies STRIKER |
Giant left winger Les Davies
resigned for his home "town" side Bangor City in June 2007 to the
delight of the blues faithful. Les had first joined City in
November 2003 after some eye catching displays for Glantraeth. However
after around 50 WP appearances for Bangor he moved to Porthmadog where
he netted 18 goals in 62 WP starts. At the start of the 2008-09 season Bangor born Les had scored 40 goals in 137 League starts. Les has represented Wales at Semi Professional level and is an Under 21 International. |
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Dob: 29-10-1984 |
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Sion Edwards STRIKER |
A skilful left winger of midfielder Sion
Edwards signed for City after his release by
Wrexham FC in the summer of 2006. At the Racecourse he gained
youth and reserve experience. Bangor based Sion first came into football through the respected Penrhosgarnedd youth system and marked his first team debut with a brace of goals in the opening Welsh Premiership match of 2006-07 against NEWI Cefn Druids. |
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Dob: 01-08-1987 |
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Chris Sharp STRIKER |
Northop based striker Chris Sharp
joined City from coast rivals Rhyl in August 2008. He made his
Bangor debut on the opening day of the season against champions
Llanelli and scored his first goal for the club the following week in
the form of a hatrick at Porthmadog. After suffering a serous injury in the UEFA Cup tie with Suduva, Chris remained at Belle Vue but was released after he gained full fitness and followed in father Graeme's footsteps to Farrar Road. |
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Dob: 19-06-1986 |
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Clive Williams STRIKER |
A promising young striker or defender Clive
Williams
is a product of the Bangor City academy and reserve set up. He has represented North Wales youths and is a former Leeds United trialist. Clive notched 34 goals for Felinheli in the Anglesey League and is rated as a very talented prospect by the club. |
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Dob: 01-01-1991
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Caio Iwan STRIKER |
A
young winger who lives in the Caernarfon area, Caio
Iwan was on the bench for the first team against
visitors Newtown on 15th December 2007 after some impressive displays
for
the reserves. He made his Welsh Premier debut as a second half substitute in the Boxing Day 2007 defeat of local rivals Caernarfon Town. Bangor born Caio has represented Wales Schoolboys at Under 18 level. |
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Dob: 07-07-1991
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Kevin Lloyd STRIKER |
Promising young forward Kevin Lloyd joined City in
September 2008 from local CA side Llangefni. Kevin played his youth football with Caernarfon Town but first caught the eye with Llangefni during their season in the Welsh Premier. He scored their first ever WP goal and led the line in what was a difficutl season for the island side. |
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Dob:
14-08-1989 |
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Paul McManus STRIKER |
A pacey
young striker Paul McManus
signed for City in January 2009 having been released by Chester City. The Liverpool born youngster has nearly 30 first team appearances for the Deva Stadium club and was highly rated by City followers. Paul made his Bangor debut on 6th February 2009 in the Welsh Premier league visit of coast rivals Connahs Quay. |
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Dob: 22-04-1990 |
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GOALKEEPERS |
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1 |
Paul Smith GOAL |
A former TNS and Colwyn Bay goalkeeper Paul
Smith's outstanding performances were a feature of the Rhyl side
of 2004. In July 2005, after around 80 WP starts, he moved
to Connahs Quay where he made another 60 WP appearances before
following manager Nev Powell to
Bangor City in June 2007. At the start of the 2008-09 season Paul had a total of 222 WP appearances including al 34 in his first season with Bangor. |
Dob:
06-12-1977 |
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Ben Heald GOAL |
Bangor born goalkeeper Ben Heald
made his name in local football with some impressive displays for
LlanfairPG in the Cymru Alliance. Ben represented Anglesey in the 2007 Island Games on
Rhodes and made one appearance for Caernarfon Town in the Welsh Premier
league in 2006, before signing for City boss Nev Powell in July 2008.
Ben is a hugely promising young goalkeeper who is sure to benefit from the European experience. |
Dob: 30-12-1986 |
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DEFENCE |
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2 |
Dave Swanick Defence |
Birkenhead born defender Dave Swanick
joined City in August 2007, ahead of the new campaign. A tough tackling defender, his previous Welsh Premier club was Connahs Quay Nomads for whom he made 26 appearances in his only season, 2006-07. Prior to switching into Welsh football Dave played for Conference sides Altrincham, Morecambe and Manchester based Woodley Sports. |
Dob: 16-09-1979 |
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3 |
Martin Beattie Defence |
A versatile left footer Martin Beattie
joined Bangor City from Welsh Premiership rivals Cefn Druids at the
start of the 2005-06 season, having previously played for West Kirby
and
Nantwich Town. At Cefn, Martin played at
leftback and sweeper. Since joining City Martin has operated mainly at leftback and totted up 80 Welsh Premier appearances |
Dob: 18-01-1983
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Ben Ogilvy Defence |
A promising young defender who graduated from the Bangor academy Ben Ogilvy made his first team debut at Farrar
Road against Airbus UK on 4th December 2004. Ben is a composed
left footer whose sure touch and natural ability seem to offer a bright
future at Bangor City and beyond. He became the youngest player ever to represent City in forty years of European competition when he took the field against Dinaburg of Latvia in June 2005. After more than a season away and brief spells with Aberystwyth and Caernarfon Town, Ben re-signed for Bangor in September 2007. |
Dob: 16-12-1988
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12 |
Lee Webber Defence |
Tall left footed centreback Lee Webber
joined Bangor in October 2006 after a lengthy association with North
Wales rivals Porthmadog. Lee has also played for his home town side St
Helens Town. At the start of the 2008-09 season Lee had 17 goals
from 154 WP starts, 54 of them for Bangor. Although he operated at leftback for a spell under the management of Steve Bleasdale, Lee normally plays as centre half. |
Dob: 22-02-1979 |
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4 |
Michael Johnston Defence |
A Liverpool born centre back, Michael
Johnston moved to Farrar Road on a loan period from Tranmere
Rovers just before the September 2007 transfer window. During the
summer of 2008 he was released by Rovers and wated no time in signing
for City on a permanent basis. Michael has represented Wales and Under 17 and 19 level and was voted the outstanding player in North Wales at the end of the 2007-08 season. |
Dob: 16-12-1987
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5 |
Jamie Brewerton Defence |
A 28 year old St Asaph born defender Jamie Brewerton
has previously played for Conwy United and Llandudno but is best known
for his ten seasons at Belle Vue. Brewerton, capped by Wales at Under 18 level, made some 200 WP appearances for The Lilywhites but missed the entre 2006-07 season with knee ligament problems. He returned to play in both legs of the Inter Toto Cup ties with Bohemians but - along with a handful of his team mates - was bound for pasture new at the final whistle. |
Dob: 17-11-1979
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14 |
Peter Hoy Defence |
Versatile defender Peter Hoy first
signed for Bangor under the reign of Peter Davenport from West Cheshire League football in 2003.
Peter was converted from fullback to centreback during the 2003-04
season to great effect and can also operate in midfield. He has since enjoyed a season long spell with local rivals Rhyl before rejoining City in November 2007 shortly after the departure of Clayton Blackmore |
Dob: 06-05-1982
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MIDFIELD |
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7 |
Marc Limbert MIDFIELD |
Mancot born midfielder Marc Limbert
began his career as an
Everton apprentice before making 16 League appearances for Chester City
in the early 1990s. He then spent three seasons with Connahs Quay
before moving to Colwyn Bay and Altrincham before settling at Rhyl
where
he played for a further three years. During the 2006-07 season
Marc was back at Connahs Quay but moved to Farrar Road in June 2007
after
the appointment of Nev Powell. At the start of the 2007-08 season Marc had scored 40 goals in 179 WP starts. |
Dob: 03-10-1973 |
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8 |
Michael Walsh MIDFIELD |
A former Chester City youngster Mike Walsh
joined Bangor in September 2005 after a brief spell with coast rivals
Rhyl. Mike made five League appearances for The Seals as well as
one outing in the FA Cup. He scored one league goal against
Southend in March 2005. He was a regular member of Chester's reserve and youth sides. Liverpool born but based in Prestatyn Mike has captained North Wales at Under 18 level. |
Dob: 30-05-1986 |
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21 |
Joe Fowler MIDFIELD |
A Liverpool born midfielder Joe Fowler
signed for City in JUly 2008 ahead of the
UEFA Cup matches. Joe began his career as a Tranmere Rovers apprentice where he signed a professional contract and played along current blues defender Michael Johnston in the Rovers reserve side. He gained Conference experience with Droylsden and Southport. More recently Joe played in the Unibond with local rivals Colwyn Bay whom he joined from Barrow. |
Dob: 19-08-1986 |
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6 |
Christian Seargeant MIDFIELD |
A gifted, creative midfielder Christian
Seargeant joined Bangor after making
seventeen Welsh Premier starts for coast rivals Connahs Quay.
Christian
began his career at Everton - where he father Steve made some eighty
first team appearances - and captained the reserves playing alongside
the likes of Steve Wynne, Paul Hopkins, James Vaughan and Victor
Anichebe.
Christian established himself in the Bangor midfield in his first season, scoring six goals from 25 WP starts. |
Dob: 13-09-1986 |
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16 |
Mel McGinness MIDFIELD |
A hugely promising midfielder Mel McGinness
joined Bangor in September 2006 having starred for both Holyhead Under
17s and Ynys Mon. Mel made his first team debut in the Loosemores
Cup against old enemy Caernarfon Town on 12th September aged
sixteen and scored his first goal at The Oval a fortnight later. Mel represented Wales Colleges during the 2006-067 season. |
Dob: 27-02-1990 |
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22 |
Alan Morgan MIDFIELD |
Assistant manager Alan
Morgan joined Bangor along with Nev Powell
during the summer of 2007. His playing career began with Tranmere
Rovers for whom he made some seventy Football League appearances before
moving into "non league" football with Altrincham, Doncaster and
Morecambe. In Welsh Premier circles Alan has been involved with Porthmadog, Cefn Druids, Rhyl and Connahs Quay before his move to Farrar Road where his involvement is primarily on the management side. |
Dob: 02-11-1973
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FORWARDS |
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10 |
Ashley Stott STRIKER |
Promising young striker Ashley Stott
was signed from Altincham in July 2006. Ashley was a member of
the Preston North End youth and reserve sides who made his Bangor debut in the opening Welsh
Premiership match of 2006-07 against NEWI Cefn Druids. In his two seasons with the club so far Ashley has netted 30 Welsh Premier goals from 59 starts and caught the eye of Football League scouts. |
Dob:
14-06-1988 |
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9 |
Les Davies STRIKER |
Giant left winger Les Davies
resigned for his home "town" side Bangor City in June 2007 to the
delight of the blues faithful. Les had first joined City in
November 2003 after some eye catching displays for Glantraeth. However
after around 50 WP appearances for Bangor he moved to Porthmadog where
he netted 18 goals in 62 WP starts. At the start of the 2008-09 season Bangor born Les had scored 40 goals in 137 League starts. Les has represented Wales at Semi Professional level and is an Under 21 International. |
Dob: 29-10-1984 |
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11 |
Sion Edwards STRIKER |
A skilful left winger of midfielder Sion
Edwards signed for City after his release by
Wrexham FC in the summer of 2006. At the Racecourse he gained
youth and reserve experience. Bangor based Sion first came into football through the respected Penrhosgarnedd youth system and marked his first team debut with a brace of goals in the opening Welsh Premiership match of 2006-07 against NEWI Cefn Druids. |
Dob 01-08-1987 |
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19 |
Karl Noon STRIKER |
A former Liverpool and Tranmere Rovers youngster Karl Noon joined Bangor City from Southport in
January 2008. After being released by the Anfield club Karl
played for Prescott Cables, Bamber Bridge and Marine before linking up
with former blues boss Peter Davenport at Haig Avenue. A dangerous attacker who can play upfront or on either side of midfield, Karl can unhinge defences with his pace and movement on and off the ball. |
Dob 15-09-1986 |
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20 |
Clive Williams STRIKER |
A promising young striker Clive Williams
is a product of the Bangor City academy and reserve set up. He has represented North Wales youths and is a former Leeds United trialist. Clive notched 34 goals for Felinheli in the Anglesey League and is rated as a very talented prospect by the club. |
Dob 01-01-1991
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15 |
Marc Smyth STRIKER |
Versatile striker Mark Smyth first
joined City from Morecambe having previously played for Accrington and
Vauxhalls FC. He began his career at Liverpool and made his first
team debut against Tottenham in the Carling Cup in December 2005. Mark followed manager Steve Bleasdale to Leigh RMI but despite ending the season as the Conference strugglers leading goalscorer, he opted to return to Farrar Road during the summer of 2008. Mark has represented England at Youth and Under 20 International level. |
Dob 09-01-1985
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18 |
Caio Iwan STRIKER |
A
young winger who lives in the Caernarfon area, Caio
Iwan was on the bench for the first team against
visitors Newtown on 15th December 2007 after some impressive displays
for
the reserves. He made his Welsh Premier debut as a second half substitute in the Boxing Day 2007 defeat of local rivals Caernarfon Town. Bangor born Caio has represented Wales Schoolboys at Under 18 level. |
Dob 07-07-1991
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Bangor City FC Pen Pictures 2007-08 |
Paul Smith GOALKEEPER |
A
former TNS and Colwyn Bay goalkeeper Paul Smith's
outstanding performances were a feature of the Rhyl side of
2004. In July 2005, after around 80 WP starts, he moved to
Connahs Quay where he made another 60 WP appearances before
following manager Nev Powell to Bangor City in June 2007.
At the start of the
2007-08 season Paul had a total of 188 WP appearances. |
Dob: 06-12-1977 |
|
Andrew Price GOALKEEPER |
Goalkeeper
Andrew Price made his first
appearance for Bangor in the Welsh Premiership match at Llansantffraid
in September 2005, and went on to play 26 league games before leaving
the club. He returned to Farrar Road in January 2008
initially as cover for Paul Smith. A talented young 'keeper
Andrew began his professional
career with Bolton Wanderers and has also played for Marine FC. |
Dob: 24-07-1985 |
|
Anthony Wilson Defence |
Promising
young defender Anthony Wilson has
graduated from the club's academy side and made his first team debut as
a sixteen year old in the opening Welsh Premiership match of 2006-07
against NEWI Cefn Druids. Anthony
has played for Wales Colleges in their annual fixture against England
and is seen as a highly promising talent within the club. |
Dob: 29-12-1989 |
|
Dave Swannick Defence |
Birkenhead
born defender Dave Swanick joined City in
August 2007, ahead of the new campaign. A tough tackling defender, his previous Welsh Premier club was Connahs Quay Nomads for whom he made 26 appearances in his only season, 2006-07. Prior to switching into Welsh football Dave played for Conference sides Altrincham, Morecambe and Manchester based Woodley Sports. |
Dob: 16-09-1979 |
|
Ben Ogilvy Defence |
A
promising young defender who graduated from the Bangor academy Ben Ogilvy made his first team debut at Farrar
Road against Airbus UK on 4th December 2004.
Ben is a composed left footer whose sure touch and natural
ability seem to offer a bright future at Bangor City and beyond.
He became the youngest player ever to
represent City in forty years of European competition when he took the
field against Dinaburg of Latvia in June 2005. After more than a season away and brief spells with
Aberystwyth and Caernarfon Town, Ben re-signed for Bangor in September
2007. |
Dob: 16-12-1988 |
|
Lee Webber Defence |
Tall
left footed centreback Lee Webber joined
Bangor in October 2006 after a lengthy association with North Wales
rivals Porthmadog. Lee has also played for his home town side St Helens
Town. At the start of the
2007-08 season Lee had 15 goals from 125 WP starts, 25 of them for
Bangor. |
Dob: 22-02-1979 |
|
Michael Johnston Defence |
A
Liverpool born centre back, Michael Johnston
moved to Farrar Road on a loan period from Tranmere Rovers just before
the September 2007 transfer window. He has represented Wales and
Under 17 and 19 level
and was a regular member of the Rovers reserve team. |
Dob: 16-12-1987 |
|
Martin Beattie Defence |
A
versatile left footer Martin Beattie
joined City from Welsh Premiership rivals Cefn Druids at the start of
the 2005-06 season, having previously played for West Kirby and
Nantwich Town. At Cefn, Martin played at leftback and
sweeper. |
Dob: 18-01-1983
|
|
Peter Hoy Defence |
Versatile
defender Peter Hoy first signed for
Bangor under the reign of Peter Davenport from West Cheshire League football in 2003.
Peter was converted from fullback to centreback during the 2003-04
season to great effect and can also operate in midfield. He has since enjoyed a season long spell with
local rivals Rhyl before rejoining City in November 2007 shortly after
the departure of Clayton Blackmore |
Dob: 06-05-1982
|
|
Marc Limbert MIDFIELD |
Mancot
born midfielder Marc Limbert began his
career as an Everton apprentice before making 16 League appearances for
Chester City in the early 1990s. He then spent three seasons with
Connahs Quay before moving to Colwyn Bay and Altrincham before settling
at Rhyl where he played for a further three years. During the
2006-07 season Marc was back at Connahs Quay but moved to Farrar Road
in June
2007 after the appointment of Nev Powell. At the start of the
2007-08
season Marc had scored 40 goals in 179 WP starts. |
Dob: 03-10-1973 |
|
Michael Walsh MIDFIELD |
A
former Chester City youngster Mike Walsh
joined Bangor in September 2005 after a brief spell with coast rivals
Rhyl. Mike made five League appearances for The Seals as well as
one outing in the FA Cup. He scored one league goal against
Southend in March 2005. He was a
regular member of Chester's reserve and youth sides. Liverpool born but
based in Prestatyn Mike has captained North Wales at Under 18 level. |
Dob: 30-05-1986 |
|
Craig Hutchinson MIDFIELD |
Whitehaven
born midfielder Craig Hutchinson signed
for Bangor in August 2007 after nine years with Connahs Quay.
Craig began his career with a four year stint at Holywell
Town - broken only by a handful of games for Llansantffraid. A
competitive and robust midfielder he has 26 goals from 322 WP
starts as the 2007-08 campaign begins. |
Dob: 28-01-1973 |
|
Christian Seargeant MIDFIELD |
A
hard working, creative midfielder Christian
Seargeant joined Bangor after making seventeen Welsh Premier
starts for coast rivals Connahs Quay. Christian began his career
at Everton - where he father Steve made some eighty first team
appearances - and captained the reserves playing alongside the likes of
Steve Wynne, Paul Hopkins, James Vaughan and Victor Anichebe. |
Dob: 13-09-1986 |
|
Mel McGinness MIDFIELD |
A
hugely promising midfielder Mel McGinness
joined Bangor in September 2006 having starred for both Holyhead Under
17s and Ynys Mon. Mel made his first team debut in the Loosemores
Cup against old enemy Caernarfon Town on 12th September aged
sixteen and scored his first goal at The Oval a fortnight later.
Mel represented Wales Colleges during the 2006-067 season. |
Dob: 27-02-1990 |
|
Kieran Killackey MIDFIELD |
Midfielder
Kieran Killackey signed for Bangor
in January 2006 and made his debut in Clayton Blackmore's first match
in charge, the visit of TNS on Sunday 22nd January and scored his first
goal a week later at Port Talbot. He graduated through the youth
system at Accrington Stanley and after
Conference experience with Stanley moved to Farrar Road from
Altrincham. |
Dob: 12-07-1985
|
|
Ashley Stott STRIKER |
Promising young
striker Ashley Stott was signed from
Altincham in July 2006. Ashley was a member of the Preston North
End
youth and reserve sides who made
his Bangor debut in the opening Welsh Premiership match of 2006-07
against NEWI Cefn Druids. In
his first - and only season to date - Ashley scored 11 goals from 29
League
starts. |
Dob:
14-06-1988 |
|
Les Davies STRIKER |
Giant
left winger Les Davies resigned for his
home "town" side Bangor City in June 2007 to the delight of the blues
faithful. Les had first joined City in November 2003 after some
eye catching displays for Glantraeth. However after around 50 WP
appearances for Bangor he moved to Porthmadog where he netted 18 goals
in 62 WP starts. At the start of the 2007-08 season Les had
scored 30 goals in 105 League starts. Les has represented Wales at Semi Professional level and is an Under 21 International. |
Dob: 29-10-1984 |
|
Sion Edwards STRIKER |
A
skilful left winger of midfielder Sion Edwards
signed for City after his release by Wrexham FC in the summer
of 2006. At the Racecourse he gained youth and reserve
experience. Bangor based Sion first came into football through
the respected Penrhosgarnedd youth system and marked his first team debut with a brace of goals
in the opening Welsh Premiership match of 2006-07 against NEWI Cefn
Druids. |
Dob 01-08-1987 |
|
Karl Noon STRIKER |
A
former Liverpool and Tranmere Rovers youngster Karl
Noon joined Bangor City from Southport in January 2008.
After being released by the Anfield club Karl played for Prescott
Cables, Bamber Bridge and Marine before linking up with former blues
boss Peter Davenport at Haig Avenue. A
pacey attacking player who can play upfront or on either side of
midfield,
Karl should press for a first team berth. |
Dob 15-09-1986 |
Bangor City FC Pen Pictures 2006-07 AFTER THE APPOINTMENT OF STEVE BLEASDALE |
Ian Havard Goalkeeper |
Teenage
goalkeeper Ian Havard signed in March
2006 following his release by Shrewsbury Town where he been a member of
their Walford based academy side and trained alongside the highly rated
Joe Hart.. A native of Ludlow, Ian also signed Unibond forms with
coast rivals Colwyn Bay but established himself as the first choice
goalkeeper at Farrar Road by the start of the 2006-07 season. |
Dob: 14-10-1987 |
|
Steve Wynne Defence |
A
skilful, attacking fullback Steve Wynne joined
Bangor from Marine where he made half a dozen first team appearances
this season. Steve began his career as
at Everton where he was in the same Under 17s side as the club's
youngest ever goalscorer James Vaughan. Steve also appeared regularly
at rightback for Everton reserves alongside the likes of Richard Wright
and Jamie McFadden. At the start of the 2005-6 season the young
defender broke into the first team squad and was given the Number 32
shirt, but after failing to make
the final step into the first team itself was released in May 2006. |
Dob: 08-12-1986 |
|
Anthony Wilson Defence |
Promising
young defender Anthony Wilson has graduated from the club's academy
side and made his first team debut as a
sixteen year old in the opening Welsh Premiership match of 2006-07
against NEWI Cefn Druids. |
Dob: 29-12-1989 |
|
Tyrone Grant Defence |
Defensive
signing Tyrone Grant joined Bangor in
February 2007 from Salford City. Tyrone began his career with on
Manchester City academy before joining Runcorn in December 2004.
He has since played for Woodley Sports |
Dob: 08-10-1988 |
|
Paul O'Neill Defence |
After
a brief loan spell in 2002 Paul O'Neill
returned to Farrar Road in January 2005 follwing a stint in Scottish
football with Gretna. Bolton born Paul began his career with
Macclesfield for whom he made 36 League appearances before moving over
the border in July 2003. This season he has been on loan with
Northwich Victoria and Scarborough. Paul is a no nonesense
centrehalf who made his Football League debut as a 17 year old. |
Dob: 17-06-1982 |
|
Lee Webber Defence |
Tall
left footed centreback Lee Webber joined
Bangor in October 2006 after a lengthy association with North Wales
rivals Porthmadog. Lee has also played for St Helens Town. |
Dob: 22-02-1979 |
|
Martin Beattie Defence |
A
versatile left footer Martin Beattie
joined City from Welsh Premiership rivals Cefn Druids at the start of
the 2005-06 season, having previously played for West Kirby and
Nantwich Town. At Cefn, Martin played at leftback and
sweeper. |
Dob: 18-01-1983
|
|
Peter Hoy Defence |
Versatile
defender Peter Hoy first signed for
Bangor under the reign of Peter Davenport from West Cheshire League football in 2003.
Peter was converted from fullback to centreback during the 2003-04
season to great effect and can also operate in midfield. He has
since enjoyed a season long spell with local rivals Rhyl before
rejoining City in November 2007 shortly after the departure of Clayton
Blackmore |
Dob: 06-05-1982
|
|
Kevin Scott Defence |
Chirk
based left footer Kevin Scott first
joined City from Caersws in September 2004 and rejoined the club from
Lex in November 2006. Kevin's previous Welsh Premiership clubs
include Oswestry town and Cefn Druids where he gained a reputation as a
goalscorer and clean striker of a football. Has operated at left
fullback and leftwing since moving to Farrar Road. |
Dob: 12-07-1977 |
|
Tony Cann Midfield |
Promising
young midfielder Tony Cann - who
can also play in defence - signed during February 2007 from West
Cheshire League side St Werburghs. Tony began his career with WP rivals
Connahs Quay where he graduated form the Nomads youth set up. |
Dob: 06-07-1987 |
|
Michael Walsh Midfield |
A
former Chester City youngster Mike Walsh
joined Bangor in September 2005 after a brief spell with coast rivals
Rhyl. Mike made five League appearances for The Seals as well as
one outing in the FA Cup. He scored one league goal against
Southend in March 2005. He was a regular member of Chester's
reserve and youth sides. |
Dob: 30-05-1986 |
|
Kyle Jacobs Midfield |
Midfielder
Kyle Jacobs joined City from
Macclesfield Town in September 2006. He began his career at
Oldham Athletic and spent a season with Mansfield Town where he made
half a dozen first team appearances before moving to Moss Rose in
August 2006. |
Dob: 18-10-1986 |
|
James Scales Midfield |
Midfielder
James Scales joined City from coast
rivals Colwyn Bay at the start of February 2007. James began his
career with Chester City where he represented the youth and reserve
sides.
He has also played for Lancaster City and Morecambe. |
Dob: 04-11-1987 |
|
Mark Cadwallader Midfield |
Utility
player Mark Cadwallder who signed for
City
from Lancaster in March 2007. Mark began his career at Chester
City
where he was a member fo the club's youth and reserve sides. |
Dob: 08-07-1988 |
|
Ricky Evans Midfield |
Powerful
midfielder Ricky Evans rejoined City in
July 2006 after swapping clubs including Caersws and Rhyl. A hugely talented ball player Ricky began his career at Oldham Athletic but moved into WP football with Flint Town. He has since amassed more than 200 league apperances scoring 29 goals - often with his trademark long range cannonball shots. Scored twice for City in June 2003 in the away leg of the Inter Toto match against Gloria Bistrita. Ricky is a big favourite with Bangor fans and has represented the Wales Semi Professional side. |
Dob: 24-09-1976 |
|
Mel McGinness Midfield |
A
hugely proming midfielder Mel McGinness
joined Bangor in September 2006 having starred for Holyhead Under
17s and Ynys Mon. Mel made his first team debut in the Loosemores
Cup against old enemy Caernarfon Town on 12th September aged
sixteen and scored his first goal at The Oval a fortnight later.
Mel represented Wales Colleges during the 2006-067 season. |
Dob: 27-02-1990 |
|
Kieran Killackey Midfield |
Midfielder
Kieran Killackey signed for Bangor
in January 2006 and made his debut in Clayton Blackmore's first match
in charge, the visit of TNS on Sunday 22nd January and scored his first
goal a week later at Port Talbot. He graduated through the youth
system at Accrington Stanley and after Conference
experience with Stanley moved to Farrar Road from Altrincham. |
Dob: 12-07-1985
|
|
Karim Alan Midfield |
Blackburn
born of Turkish/Italian and English ancestry Karim
Alan signed for Bangor on the last day of August 2006 from Turkish club Besiktas AS. From 12-16 years he was on Liverpool's books, and has also played for Altrincham. Alan has four Turkish international caps at U-19 level and can play in midfield or attack. |
Dob: 29-03-1985
|
|
Mark Smyth Midfield |
Left
winger Mark Smyth has joined City from
Morecambe having previously played for Accrington and Vauxhalls FC.
He began his career at Liverpool and made his first
team debut against Tottenham in the Carling Cup in December 2005. Mark
has represented England at Youth and Under 20 level. |
Dob: 09-01-1985 |
|
Paul Hopkins Striker |
Goalscorer
Paul Hopkins has returned to his
Liverpool home after a spell with Waterford in the Eircom League.
He began his career at Everton and made half a dozen first team
appearances for Darlington during a loan spell last season.
Whilst
with The Toffees the young striker represnted England at Under 18,19
and
20 level. |
Dob: 29-11-1986 |
|
Steve Bowes Striker |
Striker
Steve Bowes has scored for fun this
season for CA newcomers Prestatyn Town. He is a Birmingham born
striker whose played for West Bromwich Albion and Notts Forest youth
sides. Steve has netted nineteen times for the Bastion Road side
so far this season and grabbed the headlines with a seven
goals haul against Queens Park. |
Dob: 26-04-1986 |
|
Ashley Stott Striker |
Promising young
striker Ashley Stott was signed from
Altincham in July 2006. Ashley was a member of the Preston North
End youth and reserve sides who
made his Bangor debut in the opening Welsh Premiership match of 2006-07
against NEWI Cefn Druids. |
Dob:
14-06-1988 |
|
Marc Lloyd Williams Striker |
Back
for a third spell with Bangor City the ever popular Marc Lloyd Williams returned to the club in
July 2006 after breaking goalscoring records with full timers TNS.
Better known as Jiws, the Bangor born striker began his career
with Porthmadog but quickly moved to Farrar Road under the management
of Nigel Adkins. Has enjoyed Football League experience with
York, Halifax and Stockport and netted 236 Welsh Premiership goals
including 130 for Bangor, holding both the league and club goalscoring
records. |
Dob 08-02-1973 |
|
Sion Edwards Striker |
A
skilful left winger of midfielder Sion Edwards
signed for City after his release by Wrexham FC in the summer
of 2006. At the Racecourse he gained youth and reserve
experience. Bangor based Sion first came into football through
the respected Penrhosgarnedd youth system and marked his first team debut with a brace of goals
in the opening Welsh Premiership match of 2006-07 against NEWI Cefn
Druids. |
Dob 01-08-1987 |
|
Marco Adaggio Striker |
Promising
striker Marco Adaggio signed for Bangor
during the transfer window in January 2007 after his
release from Shrewsbury Town. Marco was on the Shrews academy set
up and was a regular member of his home town side's youth and reserve
teams. |
Dob 06-10.1987 |
Bangor City FC Pen Pictures 2006-07 AS INHERITED BY STEVE BLEASDALE |
Ian Havard Goalkeeper |
Teenage
goalkeeper Ian Havard signed in March
2006 following his release by Shrewsbury Town where he been a member of
their Walford based academy side and trained alongside the highly rated
Joe Hart.. A native of Ludlow, Ian also signed Unibond forms with
coast rivals Colwyn Bay but established himself as the first choice
goalkeeper at Farrar Road by the start of the 2006-07 season. |
Dob: 14-10-1987 |
|
Jon Newell Defence |
Tenacious
and tough tackling defender Jon Newell
joined Bangor during the summer of 2006 having previously played for
local junior clubs Llanrug United and
Bethel. He made his WP debut against Airbus at Farrar Road on 2nd
September 2006. |
Dob: 09-04-1980 |
|
Clayton Blackmore Defence |
An experienced defender or midfielder Clayton Blackmore
is well known for his decade at Manchester United where he won
Premiership and FA Cup
Winners medals alongside 39 International Caps for Wales. Joined
Bangor under the management of Meirion Appleton and has since made 109
WP appearances for City. Other English League clubs include
Middlesborough, Barnsley and Notts County. A Welsh International (39 Caps) |
Dob: 23-09-1964 |
|
James Marsden Defence |
Young
defender James Marsden was signed from
Altrincham during the summer of
2006 where he was captain of The Robins reserve side.
Made
his
first team debut in the opening Welsh Premiership match of 2006-07
against NEWI Cefn Druids. |
Dob: 22-06-1985 |
|
Anthony Wilson Defence |
Promising
young defender Anthony Wilson has graduated from the club's academy
side and made his first team debut as a
sixteen year old in the opening Welsh Premiership match of 2006-07
against NEWI Cefn Druids. |
Dob: 29-12-1989 |
|
Paul O'Neill Defence |
After
a brief loan spell in 2002 Paul O'Neill
returned to Farrar Road in January 2005 follwing a stint in Scottish
football with Gretna. Bolton born Paul began his career with
Macclesfield for whom he made 36 League appearances before moving over
the border in July 2003. This season he has been on loan with
Northwich Victoria and Scarborough. Paul is a no nonesense
centrehalf who made his Football League debut as a 17 year old. |
Dob: 17-06-1982 |
|
Carl Gleaves Defence |
A
tall central defender Carl Gleaves joined
City in September 2006 from Bamber Bridge of the Unibond League. Carl
began his career with Bury and made his Welsh Premiership debut at
Carmarthen on 16th September 2006. |
Dob: 01-10-1981 |
|
Adam Docker Defence |
Towering
centre half Adam Docker
joined Bangor from Conference side Altrincham in February 2006. 6'3
tall, Adam was a regular member of the Bury FC youth team three years
ago and has since played for Chaddeton in the North West Counties
League
and Runcorn Halton. |
Dob 17-11-1985 |
|
Barry Jones Defence |
Defender
Barry Jones made more than 400
English Football League appearances for a Wrexham and York City having
began his acareer as a Liverpool apprentice. He then played more
than 100 matches for Southport in the Conference and Northern Premier
League before suffering an injury with his home town side Prescot
Cables. At both York and Southport Jones was a team mate of City
striker Marc Lloyd Williams. Barry
signed for Bangor City at the end of August 2006
and made his WP debut against Airbus UK a week later. |
Dob 30-06-1970 |
|
Martin Beattie Defence |
A
versatile left footer Martin Beattie
joined City from Welsh Premiership rivals Cefn Druids at the start of
the 2005-06 season, having previously played for West Kirby and
Nantwich Town. At Cefn, Martin played at leftback and
sweeper. |
Dob: 18-01-1983
|
|
Kevin Scott Defence |
Chirk
based left footer Kevin Scott first
joined City from Caersws in September 2004 and rejoined the club from
Lex in November 2006. Kevin's previous Welsh Premiership clubs
include Oswestry town and Cefn Druids where he gained a reputation as a
goalscorer and clean striker of a football. Has operated at left
fullback and leftwing since moving to Farrar Road. |
Dob: 12-07-1977 |
|
Peter Wyn Jones Midfield |
Promising
young midfielder Peter Wyn Jones -
who can also play in
defence - signed during the summer of 2006 from local rivals LlanfairPG
where he is a member of their Cymru Alliance squad. Made his
first
team debut in the Loosemores Cup tie at Rhyl in September 2006. |
Dob: 23-08-1986 |
|
Michael Walsh Midfield |
A
former Chester City youngster Mike Walsh
joined Bangor in September 2005 after a brief spell with coast rivals
Rhyl. Mike made five League appearances for The Seals as well as
one outing in the FA Cup. He scored one league goal against
Southend in March 2005. He was a regular member of Chester's
reserve and youth sides. |
Dob: 30-05-1986 |
|
Kyle Jacobs Midfield |
Midfielder
Kyle Jacobs joined City from
Macclesfield Town in September 2006. He began his career at
Oldham Athletic and spent a season with Mansfield Town where he made
half a dozen first team appearances before moving to Moss Rose in
August 2006. |
Dob: 18-10-1986 |
|
Ricky Evans Midfield |
Powerful
midfielder Ricky Evans rejoined City in
July 2006 after swapping clubs including Caersws and Rhyl. A hugely talented ball player Ricky began his career at Oldham Athletic but moved into WP football with Flint Town. He has since amassed more than 200 league apperances scoring 29 goals - often with his trademark long range cannonball shots. Scored twice for City in June 2003 in the away leg of the Inter Toto match against Gloria Bistrita. Ricky is a big favourite with Bangor fans and has represented the Wales Semi Professional side. |
Dob: 24-09-1976 |
|
Mel McGinness Midfield |
A
hugely proming midfielder Mel McGinness
joined Bangor in September 2006 having starred for Holyhead Under
17s and Ynys Mon. Mel made his first team debut in the Loosemores
Cup against old enemy Caernarfon Town on 12th September aged
sixteen and scored his first goal at The Oval a fortnight later. |
Dob: 27-02-1990 |
|
Kieran Killackey Midfield |
Midfielder
Kieran Killackey signed for Bangor
in January 2006 and made his debut in Clayton Blackmore's first match
in charge, the visit of TNS on Sunday 22nd January and scored his first
goal a week later at Port Talbot. He graduated through the youth
system at Accrington Stanley and after Conference
experience with Stanley moved to Farrar Road from Altrincham. |
Dob: 12-07-1985
|
|
Karim Alan Midfield |
Blackburn
born of Turkish/Italian and English ancestry Karim
Alan signed for Bangor on the last day of August 2006 from Turkish club Besiktas AS. From 12-16 years he was on Liverpool's books, and has also played for Altrincham. Alan has four Turkish international caps at U-19 level and can play in midfield or attack. |
Dob: 29-03-1985
|
|
Ashley Stott Striker |
Promising young
striker Ashley Stott was signed from
Altincham in July 2006. Ashley was a member of the Preston North
End youth and reserve sides who
made his Bangor debut in the opening Welsh Premiership match of 2006-07
against NEWI Cefn Druids. |
Dob:
14-06-1988 |
|
Paul Roberts Striker |
Cricieth based Paul Roberts was a
goalscoring sensation for his local side Porthmadog and attracted a
£15000 move to Wrexham
where he gained First Team experience and Welsh International
honours. He joined Bangor after a brief spell back at Port with
their Football in The Community Scheme, having scored 14 goals for The
Traeth club. Paul scored the solitary goal in the 2000 Welsh Cup
Final having also scored in the Quarter and Semi Final matches.
He also netted the solitary goal in the 1-0 win over Sartid Smederevo
in the 2002-03 UEFA Cup at Wrexham. Paul began the
2004-05 season on 49 WP goals for City from 127 appearances. A Welsh Under 21 International. |
Dob: 29-07-1977 |
|
Marc Lloyd Williams Striker |
Back
for a third spell with Bangor City the ever popular Marc Lloyd Williams returned to the club in
July 2006 after breaking goalscoring records with full timers TNS.
Better known as Jiws, the Bangor born striker began his career
with Porthmadog but quickly moved to Farrar Road under the management
of Nigel Adkins. Has enjoyed Football League experience with
York, Halifax and Stockport and netted 236 Welsh Premiership goals
including 130 for Bangor, holding both the league and club goalscoring
records. |
Dob 08-02-1973 |
|
Sion Edwards Striker |
A
skilful left winger of midfielder Sion Edwards
signed for City after his release by Wrexham FC in the summer
of 2006. At the Racecourse he gained youth and reserve
experience. Bangor based Sion first came into football through
the respected Penrhosgarnedd youth system and marked his first team debut with a brace of goals
in the opening Welsh Premiership match of 2006-07 against NEWI Cefn
Druids. |
Dob 01-08-1987 |
|
Carl Jones Striker |
Skilful
left winger Carl Jones went to Ysgol Glan
Y Mor in Pwllheli before moving to Cardiff City via the Bangor City
academy. Carl has played for Cardiff reserves and starred for
Wales Under 16s during the 2004-05 season. He re-signed for City
in March 2006 and is a talented member of a youthful squad. |
Dob 30-06.1989 |
|
Lee Hogkinson Striker |
A
powerful striker Lee Hodgkinson is an RAF
Flying Officer based at Valley on Anglesey. He joined Bangor
during the summer of 2006 having previously played for The RAF and his
local club Selby Town. Lee made his first team debut on Tuesday
22nd August against Porthmadog in the Loosemores Cup. |
Dob 12-09.1983 |
Bangor City FC Pen Pictures 2005-06 |
End of The Season |
Andrew Price Goalkeeper |
Goalkeeper
Andrew Price made his first
appearance for Bangor in the Welsh Premiership match at Llansantffraid
in September 2005. A talented young 'keeper Andrew began his
professional career with Bolton Wanderers and has also played for
Marine FC. |
Dob: 24-07-1985 |
|
Darren Owen Goalkeeper |
Goalkeeper
signed in March 2005, initially as cover for Phil Priestley, bangor
based Darren Owen had previously
played for Glantraeth in the Cymru Alliance and Bethesda
of the Welsh Alliance. His older brother Mike Owen -
also a goalkeeper - played for City a decade earlier. |
Dob: 23-12-1970
|
|
Ian Havard Goalkeeper |
Teenage
goalkeeper Ian Havard signed in March 2006 following his release by
Shrewsbury Town where he been a member of their Walford based academy
side. A native of Ludlow, Ian has also signed Unibond forms with
coast rivals Colwyn Bay and earned some positive reports during his
handful of performances
so far. |
Dob: 14-10-1987 |
|
Clayton Blackmore Defence |
An experienced defender or midfielder Clayton Blackmore
is well known for his decade at Manchester United where he won
Premiership and FA Cup Winners medals alongside 39 International Caps
for Wales. Joined Bangor under the management of Meirion Appleton
and has since made 109 WP appearances for City. Other English
League clubs include Middlesborough, Barnsley and Notts County. A Welsh International (39 Caps) |
Dob: 23-09-1964 |
|
Ben Ogilvy Defence |
A
sixteen year old who graduated from the Bangor academy Ben Ogilvy made his first team debut at Farrar
Road against Airbus UK on 4th December 2004. Ben is a composed
left
footer whose sure touch and natural ability seem to offer a bright
future at Bangor City and beyond. |
Dob: 12-11-1988 |
|
Paul O'Neill Defence |
After
a brief loan spell in 2002 Paul O'Neill
returned to Farrar Road in January 2005 follwing a stint in Scottish
football with Gretna. Bolton born Paul began his career with
Macclesfield for whom he made 36 League appearances before moving over
the border in July 2003. This season he has been on loan with
Northwich Victoria and Scarborough. Paul is a no nonesense
centrehalf who made his Football League debut as a 17 year old. |
Dob: 17-06-1982 |
|
Adam Docker Striker |
Towering
centre half Adam Docker joined Bangor
from
Conference side Altrincham in February 2006. 6'3 tall, Adam was a
regular
member of the Bury FC youth team three years ago and has since played
for
Chaddeton in the North West Counties League and Runcorn Halton. |
Dob 17-11-1985 |
|
Tommy Harrison Defence |
Left
sided defender Tommy Harrison signed for Bangor in January 2006 and
made his debut against TNS on 22nd January 2006 in Clayton Blackmore's
first game in charge. He previously gained Welsh Premier experience
with Welshpool Town and played for Atherton in the
North West Counties League and joined City from Denbigh Town where was
playing at centre half. |
Dob: 20-05-1982 |
|
Martin Beattie Midfield |
A
versatile left footer Martin Beattie
joined City from Welsh Premiership rivals Cefn Druids at the start of
the 2005-06 season, having previously played for West Kirby and
Nantwich Town. At Cefn, Martin played at leftback and
sweeper. |
Dob: 18-01-1983
|
|
Kyle Jones Midfield |
A
promising youngster Kyle Jones made his
first appearances in a Bangor shirt prior to the 2005-06 season,
playing mainly in
midfield. Kyle, who was on Chester City's books as a schoolboy
can play in defence or midfield. Emerged during the season as
an important and reliable member of the first team set up at Farrar
Road. |
Dob: 03-09-1987
|
|
Michael Walsh Midfield |
A
former Chester City youngster Mike Walsh
joined Bangor in September 2005 after a brief spell with coast rivals
Rhyl. Mike made five League appearances for The Seals as well as
one outing in the FA Cup. He scored one league goal against
Southend in March 2005. He was a regular member of Chester's
reserve and youth sides. |
Dob: 30-05-1986 |
|
Chris Priest Midfield |
Leigh born midfielder Chris
Priest began his football career in 1992 as an Everton
apprentice before joining Chester City in
1994-95 for whom he made 167 League appearances. During the
summer of 1999 he moved to Macclesfield where he played a further 150
League matches for The Silkmen, a career total of 317. During the 2003-04 season Chris was first team captain following the dismissal of manager David Moss but was then surprisingly released by new manager Brian Horton at the end of the season. |
Dob: 18-10-1973 |
|
Layton Maxwell Midfield |
Midfielder
Layton Maxwell began his career as
an academy player at Liverpool FC and signed professional forms in July
1999, scoring on his only first team appearance against Hull City
in the Worthington Cup two months later. A first team shirt at
Anfield proved elusive and the St Asaph born schemer moved to Cardiff
in July 2001 after a season long loan
spell at Stockport County. Leyton made a total of 38 League
appearances for Cardiff before playing once for Swansea City and then
Mansfield. His English League record shows 58 appearances plus
another 15 in various cups, scoring 3 League goals plus one in the cup
matches. He has played 15 WP matches for Barry, Rhyl and
Carmarthen. A Welsh Under 21 International (14 caps) |
Dob: 03-10-1979
|
|
Kieran Killackey Midfield |
Midfielder Kieran Killackey signed for Bangor in January
2006 and made his debut in Clayton Blackmore's first match in charge,
the visit of TNS on Sunday 22nd January and scored his first goal a
week later at Port Talbot. He graduated through the youth system
at Accrington Stanley and after Conference experience with Stanley
moved to Farrar Road from Altrincham. |
Dob: 12-07-1985
|
|
Paul Roberts Striker |
Cricieth based Paul Roberts was a
goalscoring sensation for his local side Porthmadog and attracted a
£15000 move to Wrexham where he gained First Team experience and
Welsh International honours. He joined Bangor after a brief spell
back at Port with their Football in The Community Scheme, having scored
14 goals for The Traeth club. Paul scored the solitary goal in
the 2000 Welsh Cup Final having also scored in the Quarter and Semi
Final matches. He also netted the solitary goal in the 1-0 win
over Sartid Smederevo in the 2002-03 UEFA Cup at Wrexham. Paul
began the 2004-05 season on 49 WP goals for City from 127 appearances. A Welsh Under 21 International. |
Dob: 29-07-1977
|
|
Darren Gowans Striker |
Promising
young left
winger Darren Gowans joined City
during the Autumn of 2005 to play in the Under 21 league. Darren
quickly
made a positive impression on manager Peter Davenport with his close
control and cleanly hit crosses and was promoted to the first
team squad. Darren is also registered with Anglesey based Cymru
Alliance club Glantraeth. |
Dob: 30-11-1985 |
|
Carl Lamb Striker |
A
goal on debut at Welshpool on St Davids day marked the arrival of Carl Lamb, a week after his arrival from
Cammell Laird FC. Carl has also played for Unibond side Vauxhall FC and
Ashville and was involved with Chester City as a youngster. |
Dob: 10-11-1984 |
|
Kwame Barnett Striker |
Twenty
two year old Kwame Barnett joined City in March 2006 and made his WP
debut against Port Talbot at Farrar Road on Saturday 25th March.
A powerful striker, Kwame has experience with Lancs &
Cheshire Amateur League side Fletcher Moss Rangers and was a member of
the Altrincham reserve side. |
Dob 19-11-1983 |
|
Mike Burke Striker |
Pacey
young striker Mike Burke joined City just
before the start of the 2005-06 season from Ashville Youth.
He made his first team debut as a second
half substitute in the Welsh Premiership match at Llansantffraid and
caught the eye with a late two goal blast against Aberystwyth at Farrar
Road in November 2005. |
Dob 29-07-1988 |
|
Carl Jones Striker |
Skilful
left winger who went to Ysgol Glan Y Mor in Pwllheli before moving to
Cardiff City via the Bangor City academy. Carl has played for
Cardiff
reserves and starred for Wales Under 16s during the 2004-05 season.
He
re-signed for City in March 2006 and is the youngest member of a
youthful
squad. |
Dob 30-06.1989 |
Bangor City FC Pen Pictures 2005-06 JANUARY 2006 AS INHERITED BY CLAYTON BLACKMORE |
Andrew Price Goalkeeper |
Goalkeeper
Andrew Price
made his first appearance for Bangor in the Welsh Premiership match at
Llansantffraid in September 2005. A talented young 'keeper Andrew
began his
career with Bolton Wanderers, has also played for Marine FC. |
Dob: 24-07-1985 |
|
Darren Owen Goalkeeper |
Goalkeeper
signed in March 2005, initially as cover for Phil Priestley, bangor
based Darren Owen had previously played
for Glantraeth in the Cymru Alliance and Bethesda of the Welsh
Alliance. His older brother Mike Owen - also a goalkeeper -
played for City a
decade earlier. |
Dob: 23-12-1970
|
|
Clayton Blackmore Defence |
An experienced defender or midfielder Clayton Blackmore
is well known for his decade at Manchester United where he won
Premiership and FA Cup Winners medals alongside 39 International Caps
for Wales. Joined Bangor under the management of Meirion Appleton
and has since made 109 WP appearances for City. Other English
League clubs include Middlesborough, Barnsley and Notts County. A Welsh International (39 Caps) |
Dob: 23-09-1964 |
|
Ben Ogilvy Defence |
A
sixteen year old who graduated
from the Bangor academy Ben Ogilvy
made his first team debut at Farrar Road against Airbus UK on
4th December 2004. Ben is a composed left footer whose sure
touch and natural ability seem to offer a bright future at Bangor
City and beyond. |
Dob: 12-11-1988
|
|
Paul O'Neill Defence |
After
a brief loan spell in 2002 Paul O'Neill
returned to Farrar Road in January 2005 follwing a stint in Scottish
football with Gretna. Bolton born Paul began his career with
Macclesfield for whom he made 36 League appearances before moving over
the border in July 2003. This season he has been on loan with
Northwich Victoria and Scarborough. Paul is a no nonesense
centrehalf who made his Football League debut as a 17 year old. |
Dob: 17-06-1982 |
|
Lee Martin Defence |
Best
remembered by Manchester United followers for his winning goal against
Crystal Palace in the 1990 FA Cup replay, Lee
Martin spent eight seasons at Old Trafford under Ron Atkinson
and then Sir Alex Ferguson making 114 first team appearances including
73 in the First Divison/Premier League. In 1994 he moved to
Glasgow Celtic making twenty first
team appearances before shorter stays at Bristol Rovers and
Huddersfield. The famous Wembley goal won Alex Ferguson his first
Manchester
United trophy. An English Under 21 International. |
Dob: 05-02-1968
|
|
Martin Beattie Midfield |
A
versatile left footer Martin Beattie
joined City from Welsh Premiership rivals Cefn Druids at the start of
the 2005-06 season, having previously played for West Kirby and
Nantwich Town. At Cefn, Martin played at leftback and
sweeper. |
Dob: 18-01-1983
|
|
Kyle Jones Midfield |
A
promising youngster Kyle Jones made his
first appearances
in a Bangor shirt prior to the 2005-06 season, playing mainly in
midfield.
Kyle, who was on Chester City's books as a schoolboy can play in
defence or midfield. |
Dob: 03-09-1987
|
|
Michael Walsh Midfield |
A
former Chester City youngster Mike Walsh joined Bangor in September
2005 after a brief spell with coast rivals Rhyl. Mike made five
League appearances for The Seals as well as one outing in the FA Cup.
He scored one league goal against Southend in March 2005.
He was a regular member of Chester's reserve and youth sides. |
Dob: 30-05-1986 |
|
Chris Priest Midfield |
Leigh born midfielder Chris
Priest began his football career in 1992 as an Everton
apprentice before joining Chester City in
1994-95 for whom he made 167 League appearances. During the
summer of 1999 he moved to Macclesfield where he played a further 150
League matches for The Silkmen, a career total of 317. During the 2003-04 season Chris was first team captain following the dismissal of manager David Moss but was then surprisingly released by new manager Brian Horton at the end of the season. |
Dob: 18-10-1973 |
|
Layton Maxwell Midfield |
Layton began his career as an academy player at Liverpool FC and signed
professional forms in July 1999, scoring on his only first team
appearance against Hull City in the Worthington Cup two months later.
A first team shirt at Anfield proved elusive and the St Asaph
born schemer moved to Cardiff in July 2001 after a season long loan
spell at Stockport County. Leyton made a total of 38
League appearances for Cardiff before playing once for Swansea City and
then Mansfield. His English League record shows 58 appearances
plus
another 15 in various cups, scoring 3 League goals plus one in the cup
matches.
He has played 15 WP matches for Barry, Rhyl and Carmarthen. A Welsh Under 21 International (14 caps) |
Dob: 03-10-1979
|
|
Paul Friel Midfield |
Twenty year old Paul Friel hard
working Irish midfielder, a student at the City's University in his
second season with Bangor. Paul has forced his way into the team
and made a very favourable impression with his workrate and
distribution. Paul's Irish clubs include Donegal area side Fanad
United and Finn Harps. |
Dob: 06-09-1984
|
|
Paul Roberts Striker |
Cricieth based Paul Roberts was a
goalscoring sensation for his local side Porthmadog and attracted a
£15000 move to Wrexhamwhere he gained First Team experience and
Welsh International honours. He joined Bangor after a brief
spell back at Port with their Football in The Community Scheme.
Paul scored the solitary goal in the 2000 Welsh Cup Final having
also scored in the Quarter and Semi Final matches. He also netted
the solitary goal in the 1-0 win over Sartid Smederevo in the 2002-03
UEFA Cup at Wrexham. Paul began the 2004-05 season on 49 WP goals
for City from 127 appearances. A Welsh Under 21 International. |
Dob: 29-07-1977
|
|
Darren Gowans Striker |
Promising
young left winger Darren Gowans joined City during the Autumn of
2005 to play in the Under 21 league. Darren quickly made a positive
impression on manager Peter Davenport with his close control and
cleanly hit crosses and was promoted to the first team squad.
Darren is also registered with Anglesey club Beaumaris Town. |
Dob: 30-11-1985 |
|
Kevin Scott Striker |
Chirk
based left footer Kevin Scott joined City
from Caersws in September 2004. Kevin's previous Welsh
Premiership clubs include Oswestry town and Cefn Druids where he gained
a
reputation as a goalscorer and clean striker of a football. Has
operated at left fullback and leftwing since moving to Farrar Road. |
Dob: 12-07-1977 |
|
Carl Lamb Striker |
A
goal on debut at Welshpool on St Davids day marked the arrival of Carl Lamb, a week after his arrival from
Cammell Laird FC. Carl has also played for Unibond side Vauxhall FC and
Ashville and was involved with Chester City as a youngster. |
Dob: 10-11-1984 |
|
Alex Hay Striker |
Twenty
three year old striker Alex Hay first
appeared for City during a pre season match at Vauxhall FC. He
has English Football League experience with Tranmere Rovers whom
he joined as a trainee, and Rushden & Diamonds last season where he
made 29 starts and 13 sub appearances. In total Alex has 85
League appearances to his name including 38 from the bench. |
Dob 14-12-1981 |
|
Mike Burke Striker |
Pacey
young striker Mike Burke joined City just before
the start of the 2005-06 season from Ashville Youth. He made his first team debut as a second half
substitute
in the Welsh Premiership match at Llansantffraid and caught the eye
with a late two goal blast against Aberystwyth at Farrar Road in
November
2005. |
Dob 29-07-1988 |
Bangor City FC Pen Pictures 2004-05 |
Phil
Priestley Goalkeeper |
Goalkeeper
Phil Priestley spent three season with Rochdale where he gained
Football League experience. Spent loan spells at Scarborough and
Chester City in the 2000-01 season before joining Bangor City in August
2001. Selected for the LoW Team of The Season in May 2002 but
left Bangor in May 2004. After
playing for Prescott Cables and more recently Stalybridge Celtic, Phil returned to Farrar Road in January 2005
and made his return debut in the Premier Cup win over Cardiff. |
Dob: 30-03-1976
|
|
Darren Owen Goalkeeper |
Goalkeeper
signed in March 2005, initially as cover for Phil Priestley, bangor
based Darren Owen had previously played
for Glantraeth in the Cymru Alliance and Bethesda of the Welsh
Alliance. His older brother Mike Owen - also a goalkeeper -
played for City a decade
earlier. |
Dob: 23-12-1970
|
|
Clayton Blackmore Defence |
An experienced defender or midfielder Clayton Blackmore
is well known for his decade at Manchester United where he won
Premiership and FA Cup Winners medals alongside 39 International Caps
for Wales. Joined Bangor under the management of Meirion Appleton
and has since made 109 WP appearances for City. Other English
League clubs include Middlesborough, Barnsley and Notts
County. Clayton is currently
Wales U21 assistant manager. A Welsh International (39 Caps) |
Dob: 23-09-1964 |
|
Peter
Hoy Defence |
One of the paciest and most mobile defenders to play for Bangor in the Welsh Premiership, Peter Hoy has impressed the Farrar Road faithful with his determination and commitment since joining City from West Cheshire League football in 2003. Peter was converted from fullback to centreback during the 2003-04 season to great effect and can also operate in midfield. |
Dob: 06-05-1982
|
|
Ben Ogilvy Defence |
A
sixteen year old who graduated from the Bangor academy Ben Olgilvy made his first team debut at Farrar
Road against Airbus UK on 4th December 2004. Ben is a composed
left footer who sure touch and natural ability seem to offer a bright
future at Bangor City and beyond. |
Dob: 12-11-1988 |
|
Paul O'Neill Defence |
After
a brief loan spell in 2002 Paul O'Neill
returned to Farrar Road in January 2005 follwing a stint in Scottish
football with Gretna. Bolton born Paul began his career with
Macclesfield for whom he made 36 League appearances before moving over
the border in July 2003. This season he has been on loan with
Northwich Victoria and Scarborough. Paul is a no nonesense
centrehalf who made his Football League debut at a 17
year old. |
Dob: 03-08-1977 |
|
Eifion
Jones Defence |
A former Liverpool
FC apprentice Bangor born Eifion Jones followed in his father Hywyn's footsteps when he
signed for Bangor from Blackpool in July 2002. Eifion is a
towering centre half but typical of his footballing background is
composed on the ball and dangerous in attacking set plays. Gained
English Football League experience under manager Steve McMahon at
Bloomfield Road. A Welsh Under 21 International. |
Dob: 28-09-1980
|
|
Phil Baker Defence |
A
former Trannmere Rovers apprentice and reserve team player Phil Baker first joined City from Prenton Park
in January 2003. He then made half a dozen Football League
appearances for Exeter City as they fought against
relegation before returning to Welsh Premiership football with
Aberystwyth.
After a full season with Aber he moved briefly to Droylsden
before
rejoining City in September 2004. A hugely talented and powerful
defender. |
Dob: 04-11-1982
|
|
Chris Short Defence |
A
wholehearted and versatile defender Chris Short
returned to Farrar Road after a season as assistant manager at
Aberystwyth Town. Well respected by the City faithful for his
tough tackling and buckaneering runs, his first spell with Bangor
resulted in 47 WP appearances. In all Chris has 132 WP games to
his name as we enter the 2004-05 campaign. His previous clubs include
Caenarfon Town, Conwy United
and Netherfield. |
Dob: 09-12-1970
|
|
Morgan Jones Midfield |
A
former Everton FC apprentice Morgan Jones
joined City after his release by the Premiership club in July 2004.
Morgan is
an attacking player who can operate in midfield, on the wing or
upfront. He has quickly made a good impression on the Bangor
supporters with his pacey runs and dangerous crosses. A local lad who went to Friars School in Bangor,
Morgan lives in the hamlet of Fachwen close to Llanberis. |
Dob: 13-05-1986 |
|
Gareth Dogan Midfield |
A
skilful and competitive midfielder Coedmawr based Gareth
Dogan impressed the City management during the 2004 pre-season
matches. Originally a member of the Bangor City youth side which
won the NWCFA Youth Challenge Cup, Gareth has since gained first team
experience at Beaumaris Town and then spent half of last season in the
Cymru Alliance with Llangefni Town. |
Dob: 04-03-1984 |
|
Mark Connolly Midfield |
A
rapidly improving, competitive midfielder Mark Connolly is his second
season with Bangor after signing from West Cheshire league side Mallaby
in February 2004. A hard working right sided player, Mark has
emerged as a key member of City's youthful midfield, with his ability
to deliver telling crosses and score important goals. |
Dob: 02-07-1984 |
|
Owain
Jones Midfield |
A tall commanding
midfielder, Owain Jones made his first team debut for Bangor as a 16 year
old. His all action displays and goalscoring talents have
attracted the attention of Premier League scouts, including Chelsea
with whom he spent a week last season. Bangor born Owain is a
member of the Welsh U21
squad. A Welsh Under 19 International. |
Dob: 15-10-1984
|
|
Chris Priest Midfield |
Leigh born midfielder Chris
Priest began his football career in 1992 as an Everton
apprentice before joining Chester
City in 1994-95 for whom he made 167 League appearances. During
the summer of 1999 he moved to Macclesfield where he played a further
150 League matches for The Silkmen, a career total of 317. During the 2003-04 season Chris was first team captain following the dismissal of manager David Moss but was then surprisingly released by new manager Brian Horton at the end of the season |
Dob: 18-10-1973 |
|
Neil Thomas Midfield |
Midfielder
Neil Thomas joined Bangor from
Llanelli in January 2005 after catching the eye as The Reds fought
against relegation under new manager Nicky Tucker. Neil hails
from Penygroes in North Wales and has previously played for Nantlle
Vale in the Gwynedd League as well as Taffs Well before moving to
Stebonheath. |
Dob: 00-00-1982 |
|
Paul Friel Midfield |
Twenty year old Paul Friel hard
working Irish midfielder, a student at the City's University in his
second season with Bangor. Paul has forced his way into the team
and made a very favourable impression with his workrate and
distribution. Paul's Irish clubs include Donegal area side Fanad
United and Finn Harps. |
Dob: 06-09-1984
|
|
Les
Davies Striker |
Bangor
born Les Davies played in the Welsh Premieship with Caernarfon Town
as a sixteen year old before starring for Anglesey based Glantraeth.
He impressed in Glantraeth's Welsh Cup win at Farrar Road during
the 2003-04 season and was signed by his "home town"
team for whom he scored seven goals in his inimitable "runaway truck"
style.
Les' older brother Ryan Davies plays for Porthmadog. A Welsh Under 21 International. |
Dob: 29-10-1984
|
|
Paul
Roberts Striker |
Cricieth based Paul Roberts was a
goalscoring sensation for his local side Porthmadog and attracted a
£15000 move to Wrexhamwhere he gained First Team experience and
Welsh International honours. He joined Bangor after a brief spell
back at Port with their Football in The Community Scheme. Paul
scored the solitary goal in the 2000 Welsh Cup Final having also scored
in the Quarter and Semi Final matches. He also netted the
solitary goal in the 1-0 win over Sartid Smederevo in the 2002-03 UEFA
Cup at Wrexham. Paul began the 2004-05 season on 49 WP
goals for City from 127 appearances. A Welsh Under 21 International. |
Dob: 29-07-1977
|
|
Frank Mottram Striker |
Chirk
born marksman Frank Mottram is City's
second leading goalscorer in the WP with 78 goals in 109 games.
In his first spell at Farrar Road Frank won LoW Championship
medals in 1994 and 1995 before joining Vauxhall Conference outfit
Macclesfield Town. He has also appeared for Colwyn Bay, TNS,
Caernarfon and Cefn Druids. In all WP matches before the 2004-05
season began Frank had scored 98 goals in 161 games. He passed
the 100 goal mark on 21st August 2004 in the 4-2 defeat of Welshpool
Town at Farrar Road. A Welsh Non League International. |
Dob: 01-04-1972 |
|
Gary Parr Striker |
A
promising young striker Gary Parr was
spotted by manager Peter Davenport playing junior football on the
Wirral and has followed the path taken by Alan
Goodall and Peter Hoy into the City squad. His ability to
play in a variety of positions, including on either wing, should prove
a big bonus during the season ahead. |
Dob: 23-05-1985 |
|
Ritchie Owen Striker |
A
Bangor born forward Ritchie Owen has built up a
formidable reputation as a goalscorer with local Cymru Alliance sides
Cemaes
Bay and Glantraeth from whom he joined City in September 2004.
Had a brief spell with Bangor under
manager Peter Davenport three years ago. |
Dob: 28-04-1979 |
|
Kevin Scott Striker |
Chirk
based left footer Kevin Scott joined City
from Caersws in September 2004. Kevin's previous Welsh
Premiership clubs include Oswestry town and Cefn Druids where he gained
a reputation as a goalscorer and clean striker of a football. |
Dob: 12-07-1977 |
|
Tony Gray Striker |
Signed
from West Cheshire League side Newton in September 2004, Tony Gray is a promising young striker whose
goalscoring exploits attracted the attention of City boss
Peter Davenport. Scored
his first goal for City in the 3-0 win at Cwmbran Town in October 2004. |
Dob: 06-04-1984 |
|
Carl Lamb Striker |
A
goal on debut at Welshpool on St Davids day marked the arrival of Carl Lamb, a week after his arrival from
Cammell
Laird FC. Carl has also played for Unibond side Vauxhall FC and
Ashville
and was involved with Chester City as a youngster. |
Dob: 10-11-1984 |
|
Adam Roscoe Striker |
Former
Everton FC Youth team regular Adam Roscoe joined City in February 2005
and made his debut a week or so later at Welshpool on St Davids day.
Adam joined City from Southport and had a loan spell at Bamber
Vridge in the Unibond League. |
Dob: 19-06-1985 |
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Phil Priestley 27 spent three season with Rochdale where he
gained Football League experience. Spent loan spells at Scarborough
and Chester City in the 2000-01 season before joining Bangor
City in August 2001. Selected for the LoW Team of The Season in
May 2002. (Dob: 30-03-1976) |
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Daniel Evans promising teenage goalkeeper who joined City on loan from Wrexham FC in January 2004. |
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Craig Bryan powerful and promising teenage goalkeeper who joined City from Mallaby towards the end of the season., a former Wrexham FC apprentice. |
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Steve Hitchin prexperienced fullback who made 175 first team
appearances for Macclesfield Town, including more than a dozen
this season. Steve began his career at Blackburn Rovers
and has impressed with his calm defending under pressure. (Dob: 28-11-1976) |
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Peter Hoy 21 year old signed from the West Cheshire League, a
tremendous clubman who has played across the defence. Peter has
impressed with his versatility and determination. (Dob: 06-05-1982) |
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Alan Goodall 22 year old leftback or centreback signed from Cammell
Laird after a trial period with Tranmere Rovers. Alan
has developed into an outstanding member of the City side with his
cultured left foot evident in defence and attack. (Dob: 02-12-1981) |
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Eifion Jones 23 year old centreback who spent three years at Liverpool
FC and three more at Blackpool where he made Football
League appearances as a member of the first team squad. Has established
himself in the Bangor side with strong, cultured performances. Welsh Under 21 International. (Dob: 28-09-1980) |
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Jim McNulty tough tackling teenage defender who joined City on loan from Wrexham in January 2004. A Scottish Youth International. |
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Rae Ingram 29 year old centre back who made five Premier League
appearances for Manchester City before adding a further 148
English League matches for Macclesfield and then Port Vale.
Equally at home in centre defence or at leftback. (Dob: 06-12-1974) |
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Huw Griffiths 27 year old centreback whose consistent, powerful
performances for Cefn Druids caught the eye during the
2000-01season. Joined City in the summer of 2001 and has
established as a firm favourite with the Farrar Road faithful. (Dob: 09-02-1977) |
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Gareth Evans 26 year old leftback who spent several seasons with Newtown
making more than 150 WP appearances before moving to Rhyl
during the summer of 2003. Gareth began his career with Manchester
City and joined Bangor in January 2004. (Dob: 03-08-1977) |
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Kenny Burgess pacey winger signed in August 2001 from West Cheshire
side Cammell Lairds. Equally at home on left and right wings
where his pace and close control catch the eye. Also has an eye
for goal and sharp humour. (Dob: 08-02-1975) |
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Gareth Williams winger who joined City in July 2002 after a season
with Wrexham FC. Gareth was a regular with Gresford
Athletic before joining the Third Division club and his brother
Craig is still at Clappers Lane. Has impressed with his
versatility this season, as
a fullback and midfielder. (Dob: 30-03-1982) |
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Paul Friel
hard working Irish midfielder, a student at
the City's University in his second season with Bangor. Paul has
forced his way into the team and made a very favourable impression with
his workrate and distribution. Paul's Irish clubs include Donegal
area side Fanad United and Finn Harps. (Dob: 06-09-1984) |
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Mark Connolly
promising young midfielder whose hard
running style and zest for action have quickly established him with the
Farrar Road faithful. Signed from West Cheshire side Mallaby
in February 2004. (Dob: 02-07-1984) |
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Darren Jones
1ocally based left footed midfielder, a
former Cemaes Bay Player of the Season. Was on Manchester
City's books as a youth. Made a good impression in the UEFA
Cup ties with Sartid of Yugoslavia, given his first team debut at The
Racecourse on 15th August 2002 in the first leg. (Dob: 26-08-1978) |
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Clayton Blackmore
experienced defender or midfielder well
known for his decade at Manchester United where he won
Premiership and FA Winners Medals alongside 39 International Caps for
Wales. Other clubs include Middlesborough, Barnsley and Notts
County. Welsh International (Dob: 23-09-1964) |
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Aled Rowlands
25 Bangor born Aled spent three years with Manchester
City gaining 5 Welsh Under 21 Caps before moving to Irish League
side Sligo Rovers. Anglesey based Aled joined Bangor
during the summer of 1999. A skilful ball player comfortable on
the left or in central midfield. Aled has made six European appearances
for City which is a club record. Welsh Under 21 International. (Dob: 09-06-1978) |
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Owain Tudur Jones
19 year old Bangor born younsgter who has
impressed since graduating from the reserves, a tall gifted
midfielder with a great deal of promise. Owain has become a
regular member of the
first team since October 2001 and attracted the attention of Premier
League
scouts with his all action performances and spent a week at Chelsea FC
earlier
this season. (Dob: 15-10-1984) |
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Les Davies powerful young winger whose performances for Glantraeth
in the Welsh Cup took the eye. Made half a dozen WP appearances
for local rivals Caernarfon Town in 2002-03, lives in Bangor. (Dob: 29-10-1984) |
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Paul Roberts was a goalscoring sensation for his local side Porthmadog
and attracted a £15000 move to Wrexham where he gained
First Team experience and Welsh International honours. He joined
Bangor after a brief spell back at Port with their Football in The
Community Scheme. Paul scored the solitary goal in the 2000 Welsh
Cup Final having also scored in the Quarter and Semi Final matches.
Welsh Under 21 International. (Dob: 29-07-1977) |
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Ross Jefferies goalscoring forward signed from Cefn Druids in
November 2002, although he had appeared for Colwyn Bay in the
Unibond Premier during the opening months of the season. One of
three footballing brothers whose careers have taken in Gresford
Athletic and Oswestry Town. Ross notched 12 goals in
the 2002-03 season including 8 in the Welsh Premier. (Dob: 05-08-1979) |
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Frank Mottram goalscoring forward back for his second spell at
Farrar Road
after winning Championship medals under the management of Nigel
Adkins. After moving to Macclesfield Town Frank's travels took
him to Colwyn Bay, TNS and Caernarfon Town, plus a brief spell with
Cefn Druids. This season he has played for Guilsfield in the
Cymru Alliance. (Dob: 01-04-1972) |
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Paul Gedman 22 year old striker who made Welsh Premier appearances
for Cefn Druids and TNS in 2003-03. Has Conference experience
with Halifax Town, spent a period on trial at Wrexham FC
and has representative honours with British Universities. (Dob: 14-06-1981) |
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Phil Priestley 27 spent three season with Rochdale where he
gained Football League experience. Spent loan spells at Scarborough
and Chester City in the 2000-01 season before joining Bangor
City in August 2001. Selected for the LoW Team of The Season in
May 2002. (Dob: 30-03-1976) |
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Jon Hallworth vastly experienced goalkeeper whose English Football League appearances for Ipswich, Oldham and Cardiff totalled more than 250. |
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Matthew Parry talented young goalkeeper whose home is in Nefyn near Pwllheli. Matthew spent three seasons with Liverpool FC where he was a regular member of the reserve side. After around twenty first team appearances for Conference outfit Northwich Victoria Matthew joined City in March 2003. |
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Chris Short experienced defender signed from Caernarfon Town
in
October 2001. Previous clubs include Conwy United and Netherfield.
Has won the respect of the City faithful with his wholehearted
performances. (Dob: 09-12-1970) |
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Alan Goodall 21 year old leftback signed from Cammell Laird
after a trial period with Tranmere Rovers. Has developed
into an outstanding member of the City side with his cultured left foot
evident in defence and attack. (Dob: 02-12-1981) |
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Eifion Jones 22 year old centreback who spent three years with Liverpool
FC and then three more at Blackpool where he was a member
of the first team squad. Has established himself in the Bangor side
with strong, cultured performances. Welsh Under 21 International. (Dob: 28-09-1980) |
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Phil Baker 20 year old centreback signed for City from Tranmere
Rovers in January 2003. Made his debut in the 2-1 Welsh Premier
win over Afan Lido. Tall, composed and comofortable on the ball, Phil can also play at fullback. (Dob: 04-11-1982) |
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Warren Gibbs 24 year old locally based central defender whose has
LoW experience with Caernarfon Town, joined City from Porthmadog
in August 2001. A tall, commanding defender. (Dob: 21-11-1977) |
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Anthony Fenton 23 year old defender who joined City briefly in
November 2001 before playing the remainder of the season with Newtown.
Re-signed in August 2002 after completing a spell with Notts County.
Began his career with Manchester City and also had a period
with Portsmouth. (Dob: 23-11-1979) |
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Huw Griffiths 26 year old centreback whose consistent, powerful
performances for Cefn Druids caught they eye during the
2000-01season. Joined City in the summer of 2001 and has
established as a firm favourite with the Farrar Road faithful.. (Dob: 09-02-1977) |
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Kenny Burgess pacey winger signed in August 2001 from West Cheshire
side Cammell Lairds. Equally at home on left and right wings
where his pace and close control catch the eye. (Dob: 08-02-1975) |
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Gareth Williams winger who joined City in July 2002 after a season
with Wrexham FC. Gareth was a regular with Gresford
Athletic before joining the Third Division club and his brother
Craig is still at Clappers Lane. (Dob: 30-03-1982) |
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Darren Jones
1ocally based left footed midfielder, a
former Cemaes Bay Player of the Season. Was on Manchester
City's books as a youth. Made a good impression in the UEFA
Cup ties with Sartid of Yugoslavia, given his first team debut at The
Racecourse on 15th August 2002 in the first leg. (Dob: 26-08-1978) |
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Simon Davies skilful midfielder who made 11 Premiership appearances
for Manchester United where he gained a Welsh Cap before
joining Luton Town for £150,000 in 1997. Joined
City from Rochdale in July 2001. Welsh International (Dob: 23-04-1974) |
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Clayton Blackmore
experienced defender or midfielder well
known for his decade at Manchester United where he won
Premiership and FA Winners Medals alongside 39 International Caps for
Wales. Other clubs include Middlesborough, Barnsley and Notts
County. Welsh International (Dob: 23-09-1964) |
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Aled Rowlands
24 Bangor born Aled spent three years with Manchester
City gaining 5 Welsh Under 21 Caps before moving to Irish League
side Sligo Rovers. Anglesey based Aled joined Bangor
during the summer of 1999. A skilful ball player comfortable on
the wing or in central midfield. Welsh Under 21 International. (Dob: 09-06-1978) |
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Owain Tudur Jones
18 year old local player who has impressed
for the reserves, a tall gifted midfielder with a great deal of
promise. Has become a regular member of the first team since October
2001 and attracted the attention of Premier League scouts. (Dob: 15-10-1984) |
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Ricky Evans Powerful and highly talented midfielder whose
impressive performances have attracted Football League scouts. Has LoW
experience with Welshpool Town and Flint, began his
career at Oldham Athletic. Joined City upon his release
by TNS in August 2002. (Dob: 24-09-1976) |
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Shaun Monument Promising young midfielder who has Tyn Lon Volvo
experience with Bethesda Athletic. (Dob: 28-11-1985) |
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Paul Roberts 25 was a goalscoring sensation for his local side Porthmadog
and attracted a £15000 move to Wrexham where he gained
First Team experience and Welsh International honours. He joined
Bangor last season after a brief spell back at Port with their Football
in The Community Scheme. Paul scored the solitary goal in the 2000 Welsh Cup Final having also scored in the Quarter and Semi Final matches. Welsh Under 21 International. (Dob: 29-07-1977) |
Marc Lloyd
Williams 29 was came into the LoW
with Porthmadog before moving to Bangor City for the 1994-95
season. Bangor born but Llanberis bred, "Jiws" now lives in the
City where he set both season and career LoW goal scoring records in
2002, namely 47 and 148 respectively. Also boasts English
Football League experience with Stockport, York and Halifax.
Welsh B International (Dob: 08-02-1973) |
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Craig Roberts tall, composed teenage striker whos eye for a goal
and work
ethic have impressed. A product of the well respected Maes Y Bryn
youths. (Dob: 13-07-1983) |
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Lee Hunt talented young striker signed from Helsby
during the
summer of 2002 after impressing in pre season fixtures. Quickly established himself as a favourite with his goalscoring and non stop displays. (Dob: 05-06-1981) |
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Ross Jefferies goalscoring forward signed from Cefn Druids in
November 2002, although he had appeared for Colwyn Bay in the
Unibond Premier during the opening months of the season. One of
three footballing brothers whose careers have taken in Gresford
Athletic and Oswestry Town. (Dob: 05-08-1979) |
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Lex Piper striker who se goalscoring exploits for Bangor University grabbed the attention of City scouts. Made a Welsh Premier debut against Rhyl in March 2003. |
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Phil Priestley 25 spent three season with Rochdale where he
gained Football League experience. Spent loan spells at Scarborough
and Chester City in the 2000-01 season before joining Bangor
City in August 2001. (Dob: 30-03-1976) |
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Chris Short experienced defender signed from Caernarfon Town in
October 2001. Previous clubs include Conwy United and Netherfield.
(Dob: 09-12-1970) |
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Alan Goodall 24 year old leftback signed from Cammell Laird after a trial period with Tranmere Rovers. Can also operate in midfield. |
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Sean Hazelden 20 year old who is a student at the City's
University. A tall commanding defender who joined City from NPL
side Emley. Won a Welsh Cup Winners medal with Bangor
City in May 2000. (Dob: 04-05-1981) |
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Paul O'Neill 19 centreback who arrived on a month's loan from Third Division Macclesfield in January 2002. Born in Bolton, Paul made his League debut for Macclesfield at Brighton as a 17 year old and has since made around a dozen first team appearances. |
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Warren Gibbs 24 year old locally based central defender whose has
LoW experience with Caernarfon Town, joined City from Porthmadog
in August 2001. A tall, commanding defender. (Dob: 21-11-1977) |
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Huw Griffiths 25 year old centreback whose consistent, powerful
performances for Cefn Druids caught they eye last season.
Has also played for Newtown. (Dob: 09-02-1977) |
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Richard Owen left footer re-signed from Cemaes Bay before Christmas 2000 to establish himself as first choice. A determined and skilful competitor whose composure and calm determination are a feature of his play. |
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Graham Brett 24 year old Irishman who has Irish League experience with UCD (Dublin) and Shelbourne. A composed defender who can play wingback or sweeper, Graham is a student at the City's University. Had an outstanding match in the Welsh Cup Final success against Cwmbran at The Racecourse in May 2000. (Dob: 27-11-1977) |
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Steve Cooper Pontypool born defender or midfielder signed from Rhyl
in October 2000 soon after his release by Wrexham FC. (Dob: 10-12-1979) |
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Kenny Burgess pacey winger signed in August 2001 from West Cheshire side Cammell Lairds. Equally at home on left and right wings where his pace and close control catch the eye. |
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Patrick Taylor promising and composed young midfielder who is a student at the City's University. Gained a first team berth after impressive performances in the reserves. |
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Simon Davies skilful midfielder who made 11 Premiership appearances
for Manchester United where he gained a Welsh Cap before joining Luton
Town for £150,000 in 1997. Joined City from Rochdale in
July 2001. (Dob: 23-04-1974) |
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Clayton Blackmore
experienced defender or midfielder well
known for his decade at Manchester United where he won
Premiership and FA Winners Medals alongside 39 International Caps for
Wales. Other clubs include Middlesborough, Barnsley and Notts
County. (Dob: 23-09-1964) |
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Aled Rowlands
23 Bangor born Aled spent three years with Manchester
City gaining 5 Welsh Under 21 Caps before moving to Irish League
side Sligo Rovers. Anglesey based Aled joined Bangor
during the summer of 1999. A skilful ball player comfortable on
the wing or in central midfield. A Welsh Under 21 International. (Dob: 09-06-1978) |
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Owain Tudur Jones
17 year old local player who has impressed
for the reserves, a tall gifted midfielder with a great deal of
promise. Has become a regular member of the first team since October
2001. (Dob: 15-10-1984) |
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Paul Roberts 24 was a goalscoring sensation for his local side Porthmadog
and attracted a £15000 move to Wrexham where he gained
First Team experience and Welsh International honours. He joined
Bangor last season after a brief spell back at Port with their Football
in The Community Scheme. Paul scored the solitary goal in the 2000 Welsh Cup Final having also scored in the Quarter and Semi Final matches. A Welsh Under 21 International. (Dob: 29-07-1977) |
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Craig Roberts tall, composed teenage striker whos eye for a goal
and work
ethic have impressed. A product of the well respected Maes Y Bryn
youths. (Dob: 13-07-1983) |
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Marc Lloyd Williams striker recently re-signed from York City
whose other
English Football League clubs are Halifax and Stockport
County. Scored 45 goals in the 1997-98 season where he
starred in the Welsh Cup winning side, three years after picking up a
LoW Champinship medal with City. Reached the 100 LoW goals mark
with 20 for Bangor from Christmas 2000 onwards A Welsh B International. (Dob: 08-02-1973) |
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Chris Boulton tall, powerful striker signed from Mold Alexandra in
January 2002. Was with both Manchester City and Preston North End
as a youngster before joining his home town club. Scored a club
record 52 goals in the 2000-01 season and had another 26 for Mold prior
to his move to Farrar Road. Has represented Wales U18 Schools and
made a handful of LoW
appearances as a teenager with Conwy United. (Dob: 23-10-1981) |
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Paul Evans confident keeper whose home is in Llangollen who was
on Liverpool FC's books as a youngster. Spent the 1999-2000
season as first choice at Caersws whom he joined from Cymru Alliance
Welshpool. (Dob: 05-07-1978) |
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Steve Thomas promising teenage goalkeeper who stepped up to first team action in the Welsh Cup at Treowen earlier this season. |
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Scott Williams 25 spent several seasons at Wrexham making 32 Football League appearances before a brief stay at Rochdale. Bangor born and bred, Scott returned to his home town side last season; is equally at home in defence or midfield. Led City through the controversial Welsh Cup Semi Final success against Afan Lido and to a well earned Winners Medal at The Racecourse in May 2000. A Welsh Under 21 International. (Dob: 07-08-1974) |
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Emrys Williams 25 year old whose career began at Tranmere Rovers
before moving to his home town side Caernarfon Town. Joined City
at the start of the 1999/2000 season and featured in the Welsh Cup
winning side. (Dob: 03-06-1975) |
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Jamie Jardine a tall commanding centreback whose career began at Tranmere Rovers before joining Connahs Quay in the LoW. Had a brief spell with Altrincham in the Conference, joined City from Connahs Quay in the summer of 2000. (Dob: 01-02-1977) |
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Sean Hazelden 19 year old who is a student at the City's
University. A tall commanding defender who joined City from NPL
side Emley. Won a Welsh Cup Winners medal with Bangor City in May
2000. (Dob: 04-05-1981) |
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Mark Thomas 21year old locally based defender who has starred in
the City reserve side. A confident defender who is rarely
flustered. (Dob: 21-10-1978) |
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Clive Brown 19 year old who was a Manchester City youth, younger brother of Manchester United centreback Wes Brown. |
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Richard Owen left footer re-signed from Cemaes Bay before Christmas 2000 to establish himself as first choice. A determined and skilful competitor. |
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Graham Brett 22 year old Irishman who has Irish League experience with UCD (Dublin) and Shelbourne. A composed defender who can play wingback or sweeper, Graham is a student at the City's University. Had an outstanding match in the Welsh Cup Final success against Cwmbran at The Racecourse in May 2000. (Dob: 27-11-1977) |
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Steve Cooper Pontypool born defender or midfielder signed from Rhyl
in October 2000 soon after his release by Wrexham, son of FIFA referee
Keith Cooper. (Dob: 10-12-1979) |
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Matthew Bishop former Swansea City apprentice under the management of
Terry Yorath, has previous LoW experience with Aberystwyth Town and
Conwy United. A wholehearted competitor. (Dob: 15-09-1973) |
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Paul Sellers hard working local midfielder or sweeper whose
battling performances
so far this season have won over the home City supporters. A product of the well respected Maes Y Bryn youth set up. (Dob: 07-09-1981) |
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Clayton Blackmore
experienced defender or midfielder well
known for his decade at Manchester United where he won Premiership and
FA Winners Medals alongside 39 International Caps for Wales.
Other clubs Middlesborough Barnsley and Notts County. (Dob: 23-09-1964) |
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John Paul Roberts a talented former schoolboy prodigy who joined Liverpool FC as an apprentice, moving to Bolton Wanderers and then to Farrar Road in December 2000. |
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Aled Rowlands
22 Bangor born Aled spent three years with Manchester
City gaining 5 Welsh Under 21 Caps before moving to Irish League
side Sligo Rovers. Anglesey based Aled joined Bangor this
summer. A skilful ball player comfortable on the wing or in
central midfield. A Welsh Under 21 International. (Dob: 09-06-1978) |
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Ian Burgesss
19 year old who progressed from the Youths
and Reserves, Ian has made a positive impression in his first team
appearances to date. (Dob: 07-11-1981) |
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Paul Roberts 23 was a goalscoring sensation for his local side Porthmadog
and attracted a £15000 move to Wrexham where he gained
First Team experience and Welsh International honours. He joined
Bangor last season after a brief spell back at Port with their Football
in The Community Scheme. Paul scored the solitary goal in the 2000 Welsh Cup Final having also scored in the Quarter and Semi Final matches. A Welsh Under 21 International. (Dob: 29-07-1977) |
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Craig Roberts tall, composed teenage striker whos eye for a goal
and work
ethic have impressed so far. A product of the well respected Maes Y
Bryn
youth set up. (Dob: 13-07-1983) |
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Marc Lloyd Williams striker recently re-signed from York City whose other
English Football League clubs are Halifax and Stockport County.
Scored 45 goals in the 1997-98 season where he starred in the Welsh Cup
winning side, three years after picking up a LoW Champinship medal with
City. A Welsh Under B International. (Dob: 08-02-1973) |
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Rhodri Giggs gifted winger signed from Salford City in October 2000, previous clubs include Manchester City and Torquay United. Brother of Ryan. |
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Daniel Grant pacey striker who has Unibond experience with Hyde
United, joined City from NWCFL side Nantwich Town during the autumn of
2000. (Dob: 30-08-1974) |
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Karl Roberts small pacey striker whose form for the Youth and
Reseerve sides have earned a first team call up. A product of the well respected Maes Y Bryn youth set up. |
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Jason Turner 23 spent last season with Conwy United having also been with Holywell, joined Bangor at the start of the season taking his opportunity in the first team with Brian Davies out injured. |
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Andy Mulliner experienced keeper in his second spell at Farrar Road having previously appeared in the NPL prior to the formation of the LoW. Has European experience with Llansantffraid where he also gained a Welsh Cup Winners Medal, and Ebbw Vale. Joined City from Rhyl. |
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Matthew Cross 19 is a leftback whose professional career began at Barnsley. He spent last season at Conference side Hereford and joined Bangor a week before the current season kicked off. |
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Scott Williams 25 spent several seasons at Wrexham making 32 Football League appearances and gaining Wales U21 recognition before a brief stay at Rochdale. Bangor born and bred, Scott returned to his home town side last season; is equally at home in defence or midfield. |
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Sean Hazeldean 18 year old who is a student at the City's University. A tall commanding defender who joined City from NPL side Emley. |
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Phil Johnson 24, was a professional at Tranmere Rovers and Stockport but is better known as the left wingback in the Barry Town LoW championship sides. Equally comfortable in attack or defence. |
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Steve Bird has played representative football in the British Army, spent last season with Warrington Town. A competitive character and robust defender with a genuine will to win. |
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Robbie Williams 22, was an apprentice with Wrexham FC before joining his home town side Conwy United. Robbie moved to Farrar Road last season under the management of Lee Williams. |
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Graham Brett 22 year old Irishman who has Irish League experience with UCD (Dublin). A composed defender who can play wingback or sweeper, Graham is a student at the City's University. |
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Aled Rowlands 21, Bangor born Aled spent three years with Manchester City gaining 5 Welsh Under 21 Caps before moving to Irish League side Sligo Rovers. Anglesey based Aled joined Bangor this summer. A skilful ball player comfortable on the wing or in central midfield. |
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Tommy Mutton, 21, was a Burnley apprentice before returning to his home town side Denbigh Town. He made the occasional appearance for Rhyl before becoming arguably Lee Williams' best signing last Winter. A pacey forward with an eye for goal. (now at Swansea City) |
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Lewis Coady, 22, was an outstanding apprentice with Wrexham FC with whom he gained Football League experience before moving to Runcorn via Crewe Alexandra. At 6'1 Lewis is a goalscoring forward with a bright future still there for the taking. |
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Nathan Comley-Excel, 21, tall goalscoring striker who joined City in January 2000 from Unibond side Ashton United, having previously been with Altrincham. |
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Gavin Allen 23 was a Tranmere Rovers apprentice who moved to Stockport County before joining Aberystwyth Town. In two successful years Gavin scored in total nearly 60 goals before injury robbed him of last season. Bangor born and with a Deiniolen based family, he joined City in July 1999. |
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Paul Roberts 22 was a goalscoring sensation for his local side Porthmadog and attracted a £15000 move to Wrexham where he gained First Team experience and Welsh Under 21 honours. He joined Bangor last season after a brief spell back at Port with their Football in The Community Scheme. |
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Goalkeeper and Player Manager Lee Williams began his playing career with Birmingham City and Bolton before becoming a regular with his home town side Colwyn Bay. Lee is a fierce competitor and a decisive penalty taker who once scored more than a dozen goals in one season for NPL side Droylsden. |
Defender Mark Allen was Captain of Watford Reserves before moving to Bangor to study at the City's University. Mark was a member of the Welsh Cup winning side of 1998 and appeared in the European Cup Winners Cup against FC Haka. |
Defender Barry Thomas spent a season with Ebbw Vale before briefly rejoining his local side Connahs Quay Nomads. Right footed fullback Neil Rigby is a former Everton trainee who has experience with Colwyn Bay and Trafford Park. Another defender Dave Norman has Vauxhall Conference experience with Telford United. His family home is in St Asaph. |
Bangor lad Scott Williams made a
total of 40 Football League appearances with Wrexham and then Rochdale
before joining City. |
No nonesense midfielder Paul Mooney joined the
club under manager John King. Alongside him former Wrexham
apprentice Robbie Williams signed from his local club Conwy United. |
Left sided midfielder Chris Sherratt has
Football League experience with Wigan Athletic, Conference experience
with Altrincham and appeared for Bangor in the NPL under previous
manager John Aspinall. Right winger Ronnie
Gouldborne also began
his career at Everton. |
Striker Tommy Mutton was top
scorer at his home town side Denbigh Town before signing for Lee
Williams, Tommy began his career as a trainee at Burnley. |
Another youngster
17 year old Llandudnon based Aaron Thomas signed from Amlwch, whilst 16 year old local
youngster Danny Shephard is a product of City's reserves. Back for a
second spell with the club is former Holywell striker Neil Davies. |