Droylsden Player Profiles

Dave Pace – Chairman/Manager His association with the club stretches back to the early nineties where he played for the clubs youth team in the Lancashire league. As a player he had spells abroad with Dallas Tornados and Olympiakos before returning to England and taking a keen interest in Droylsden, a club his father watched from the terraces.

He has been chairman of the club since 1993/94 and after a succession of managers, he took over as manager in 1998 when the club was in the Unibond 1st division. Since then he has won the Unibond 1st division, Unibond Presidents Cup, the Peter Swales Challenge Shield and the Manchester Premier Cup a number of times. After a heartbreaking play off final defeat in 2005/06 against Stafford he won the Conference North title in 2006/07 to take the club to its highest level of non league football for the first time in its history. Although disappointingly we were relegated after only one season it will always be looked upon as a great achievement.

Aeon Lattie - Assistant Manager/Player A player and manager who seems to have been at Droylsden forever, a stalwart defender for the club for many years making his return this season whilst continuing with the management side of things, he is part of the fabric of the club and has formed a successful partnership with Dave lasting many years. Alan Cross - Physio Crossy has been with the club for many years and has proved to be an valued member of staff, always good with the banter so as well as being a skilful professional so can also maintain players spirits when they need it most. Ged Murphy – Player/Coach Ged is no stranger to the club and he re-joins us from Prescot Cables as a player and coach. A right sided midfielder or defender he is a great motivator and strong character with a good knowledge of the game. Jim Vince – Coach Jim is a very knowledgeable coach who has experience at the Crewe football academy and was at Congleton Town, he has become an asset to the club and his input both in training and on match days is very much welcomed, good with players and staff alike, a big man with a big heart for the game. Nathan Haynes (11/01/96 - Midfield) Signed from Congleton Town in the close season, Nathan impressed the management with his skills and commitment in the run up to the new season, quality midfield player who can both win the ball and set play up, good distribution.

Fernando Moke (10/11/88 – Midfield) Fernando has re signed again this year for the bloods, his attacking play and exciting skills on the ball are the epitome of what football should be like here at the Butchers Arms, is a real crowd favourite and provides good width for the team.

Andrew Langford (12/07/88 - Defender) Andy joins us this season from Congleton Town but is no stranger to the Butchers Arms having played here in the past and he is a welcome addition to the team, a stalwart defender who can read the game well and seems to be in the right place at the right time, good with the ball at his feet and not afraid of a tackle.

Ben McNamara (Defender) Another who has put pen to paper with us for the new campaign after a decent season last time, a no nonsense defender who got better as the season progressed, was a baptism of fire last year but gained some good experience and it will stand him in good

stead for this campaign. Christopher Middleton (16/02/89 – Defender) New signing from his last club, Congleton Town, Chris is a solid defender with a good head on his shoulders, can read the game well and should prove to be a good addition to the squad.

George Bower (11/11/90 - Full back) New signing in the close season from Ramsbottom, played well in the pre season friendly games and in training, is a versatile right back who is good on the ball and likes to get forward.

Stephen Hall (14/02/89 - Midfield) Re joined the Bloods from Witton Albion last season has always been a firm favourite with the fans and is a welcome addition to the squad, great midfielder and has already proved he has an eye for a goal, now has the experience as well as the quality.

Ben Hampson (01/09/1993 - Defender) Ben re joined us last season after a spell at Winsford, was a Bolton player who has lots of potential and is a great defender, able to play in many positions when asked and plays them all with calmness and skill, can pop up with the odd goal or two.

Michael Monaghan (17/12/93 – Midfield) MJ impressed greatly when he was playing against us for Burscough last season and we had to sign him, he is an exciting young player, tenacious in the tackle but with bags of skill, is effective by making his trade mark runs through midfield. Re signed for the current campaign, a crowd pleaser and everyone at the club is happy he has decided to stay.

Joe Cooper (25/09/94 – Centre half) Signed from Oldham Athletic and shone in the pre season games, excellent ball winner and good vision, should provide the much needed stability in the centre of the defence.

Dempsey Smith (11/06/90 – Midfield) Joins us from Farsley Celtic and is an exciting addition to the team and midfield dynamo with a range of skills

Daniel Ting (01/12/92 – Defender) Re signed after a great spell with us last season ex of Ossett Albion, good no nonsense defender who is capable of pushing onto midfield when needed, will stiffen up the defence, good on the ball.

Craig Ellison (23/10/87 – Goalkeeper) Re signed again, Craig has all the attributes of a great keeper, big presence in his area and a good talker he gives out the confidence that his fellow defenders look for under pressure and is good both in the air and with his feet

Jake Prescott (14/07/96 – Forward) New signing joins us this season from a spell in the USA, shone in games pre season, has good movement up front and an eye for goal, has a good appetite for the game and will be looking to establish himself in the team with some early goals.

Luke Sharry (09/03/90 – Midfield) Luke is no stranger to us here at the Butchers Arms and we are all pleased he has decided to return for the current campaign, a skilful midfield player with bags of experience and a wonderful range of passing skills, on his day he is capable of playing with the very best.

Chris Middleton (16/02/89 – Defender) Chris joins us this season from Congleton Town, he is a local lad living in Ashton u Lyne, he comes here on good recommendations from his previous club and we are looking to him to join a defensive set up which should be an improvement on previous years.

Robert Doran (16/03/91 – Forward) Robert has stayed on this year to build on his growing reputation as a front man, likes the way football is played here at the ButchersArms and so knows if he makes the runs he will be found, has got good goals in him.

Josh Sumner (03/01/94 – Forward) Josh initially joined us last season and has re signed for this campaign, he is an exciting forward who likes to takes people on and terrorise defences, good on the ball and is a good passer of the ball, low centre of gravity so very hard shake off.

Daniel Parkinson (01/07/93 – Left back) Daniel is a local lad who only lives a stone’s throw from the ground, relatively inexperienced at this level but has shown in pre season he can easily make the step up, very exciting find and we are hoping for good things from him this season.

Shaquille Clarke-Adams (Midfield) Shaquille joins us from Brighouse ex Man City, he is a robust and skilful midfielder has all the attributes needed for that position, is both a ball winner and a play maker in the middle of the park.

Micheal Pino (03/09/96 – Midfield) Micheal joins us from Crewe and is a prolific young talent, plays in midfield and has bundles of energy also a great playmaker for the team with his cultured passing, he is exciting to watch and should prove to be a good asset to the team this year.

Saul Henderson (02/02/94 - Forward) Signed from Newcastle Town big 6’5 front man, obviously good in the air but likes the ball played to his feet, very good skills and a good finisher, Aeon has been watching his development over the last couple of seasons and has been impressed.

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DROYLSDEN FC - PLAYER PROFILES

Michael Koral (06/10/92 – Winger)

Signed from Witton Albion and Michael is a flying winger, loves to bomb on and take the fight to the opposition, great with the ball and is in to put in the crosses for the front men.

Matthew Worrall (17/10/88 – Midfield)

Typical midfield hustler, a ball winner who loves to break up the opposition attack and has a great vision with the ability to make those telling passes which cut open defences.

Ryan Allcock (30/04/96 – Midfield)

Re signed again this season after a steady one last year, good, solid, battling midfielder who never stops, great engine and can play up and down the park all day.

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