RISCA UTD PLAYER PROFILES

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RISCA UNITED Player Profiles

Joe MASSARO: 24 yr. old Goalkeeper: Joe has been out of the game for a season or two. A promising youngster who was capped as a youth by Wales, he has spent time with Barry Town Utd, Goytre and Ton Pentre. Dan SPENCER: 28 yr. old midfielder: Recent January signing. Previously played for Cardiff Met and Bristol Manor Farm. Dan brings experience and quality to the squad and can play in numerous positions. Looking forward to him showing us what he can do. Arthur FURNESS: 27 yr. old Full Back: A native of Brighton, Arthur started in Welsh football with Cardiff Met. Signing for us in Nov. 2018 before having a spell back in England with Reading City. He absolutely loves playing for the Cuckoos and re-signed Sept. 2020. Totally committed on and off the pitch. Callum HODGES: 23 yr. old Centre Back: Cwmbran boy Callum is a towering central defender who takes great pride in trying to stop opponents from getting shots away. In his second spell with us having played in the unbeatable Monmouth Town Youth side of 2016 before joining our Cymru Development side, Also played for Croesyceiliog. Re-signed for us sept. 2020. Ricky HODGE: 35 yr. old Centre Back: A native of Western -Super-Mare who started his Welsh football playing career at Cardiff Met. and later had spells with Cwmbran Town, Taffs Well & Penybont before signing for us in July 2019. Ricky`s experience and know how was and still is a big influence in our team. He had a huge part to play in our promotion to the Cymru South. Callum PORTER: 23 yr. old Midfield: Local boy Callum is not just a Mid-Fielder he`s another player who can play well in other positions. As a 16 year old was at Newport County and was later a member of the Monmouth Town Youth team that were unbeaten Welsh League Youth Champions in 2016. Has been a regular with us since signing in August 2016. Connor HANFORD: 22 yr. old Defender: Caerphilly boy who was at Newport County as a junior, an out and out defender who loves keeping clean sheets. Has had spells at Cambrian & Clydach, Merthyr Town and Pontypridd Town before signing for us in Jan. 2020. Josh CLAYTON: 30 yr. old Midfield & Club Captain: Vastly experienced who has a great engine and is a super fit box to box player but like others in the squad does a very good job elsewhere when the need arises. Totally committed to the Cuckoos having been with us since 2010, bleeds Black & White.

RISCA UNITED Player Profiles

Lewis ELLIS: 29 yr. old Midfield: A very experienced and cultured player who was at Barry Town as a 16 year old before moving onto Penybont via a short move to play in Sweden. In his second spell with us following a season in 2026/17. He also counts spells with Cinderford Town, Taffs Well, Cwmbran Celtic & Pontypridd Town as former clubs. Returned to us in July this year. Sam PALMER: 34 year old Midfield: There`s no substitute for experience and Hereford born Sam has loads of that gained from 10 years with Monmouth Town, Where he was a Welsh League Division 1 winner, before moving to Caerphilly in 2017 when he signed for us. This likeable bloke has been a regular since and pops up with the odd goal or two. Tom GAMESON: 23 year old Midfield: Blackwood boy Tom is a new signing in June this year. A tall elegant player with a great range of passing and great close control who enjoys a good physical battle as well. His previous clubs includes Treowen Stars, Aberbargoed Buds and Taffs Well.

Sean FEELEY: 25 yr old. Forward: New signing Sean has joined us from Abergavenny Town where he played for the last 5 seasons. Prior to that Sean has played at Croesyceiliog, Cwmbran Celtic and Penybont.

Ryan WHEELER: 21 yr. old Midfield: Local boy “Naught” played Gwent County football for A.C. Pontymister until finally making the step up to us in July 2019. He made an impact from day one, we regret him not joining us sooner. He has great close control and a great engine with a never say die attitude and was another who had a big say in our promotion to the Cymru South. Camden DUNCAN: 20 yr old from Blackwood, a very talented young player who returns to join us from Cinderford Town after transferring from us in the Summer. As a youngster had a few clubs, including Pengam BGC, our Academy, Cheltenham Town, Worcester City, Newport County and Merthyr. Morgan STEAD: 17 yr. old Midfield: Abertillery boy has been art of our Academy since 2016. A gifted ball player who is an important member of our Cymru Development team and has recently broken into our first team squad with some impressive appearances. Harvey SELWAY: 17 yr old from Caerphilly, who has proved a versatile player showing his all round ability. Another Academy product , been with us since 2016 and is an important member of our Cymru Development team and has recently broken into our first team squad covering a number of positions,

RISCA UNITED Player Profiles

Leon THOMAS: 20 year old Forward: Caerphilly boy Leon signed for our Academy in 2015 where he quickly progressed and went on to be an important member of our Cymru Development team as well as breaking into the senior side a couple of seasons ago. Great first touch and loves drifting past defenders. Tom BERRY: 24 yr. old Forward: Newport boy Tom has a stocky build but don`t be fooled, he has great ball control, is physically very strong and combines it with a powerful shot. Spent time with Newport County as a youngster and was another member of the unbeatable Monmouth Town Youth champions of 2016. Has been with us since and is another who helped us secure promotion to this level. Matthew THOMAS: 28 yr. old Forward: Local boy “Tuna” played Gwent County football for home town Abercarn before joining us in Jan. 2015 before moving onto a short spell with Cinderford Town in-between a couple of seasons in the Cymru Premier for Carmarthen Town. He returned to us in 2017 to pick up where he left off. He may be a striker but is often our first line of defence, his work rate in every game is a great example to his team mates. Jake MORRIS: 16 yr. old. Forward: This well built young striker hails from Bargoed and spent two seasons with Swansea City from the age of 11. He joined our Academy in 2018 where he has continued to catch the eye. At such a young age to be included at this level of football shows he has the managers trust. We look forward to seeing how far he can advance. Ethan EDWARDS: 18 yr. old. Forward: Ethan started with our Academy in 2015 in the U12s where he quickly progressed and was a key member of the National Academy Championship winning squad. After a few seasons away he has become an important member of our Cymru Development team and has recently broken into the senior side. Electric pace, a nightmare for defenders and has an eye for goal.

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