who’s who?
meet the brand new rammy squad for 2015/16
jon robinson manager Date of birth: 28/12/81 Hometown: Salford Favourite team: Manchester United Former clubs: Irlam, Flixton, Salford, Bacup, New Mills Height: 5ft 9ins Occupation: Maintenance Worker Married? Kids? Married to Hayley. Son Isaac (2) Favourite music: Indie and American Rock Favourite food: Italian / Spanish Joined Rammy: September 2009 Description: Scrapping striker who scores a huge number of goals by sheer willpower. Surprisingly deadly in the air. A Rammy lad through and through, he took over the managerial reins in January 2015.
phil edghill assistant manager Date of birth: 13/09/79 Hometown: Oldham Favourite team: Manchester United Former clubs: Rochdale, Ashton United, Chadderton, Rossendale, Curzon Ashton, Hyde, Salford Height: 6ft Most memorable moment: Winning the Conference North with Hyde Married? Kids? Engaged with three kids Favourite music: RnB Favourite food: Chicken curry Joined Rammy: January 2015 Description: Versatile ball-playing midfielder who’s happy to play anywhere on the pitch. Intelligent, mature and articulate addition to Rammy’s management staff.
grant shenton Since then, there has been a massive turn-around in the Clarets fortunes, and I wish them well in their quest for a speedy return to the Premier League.
goalkeeper BOLTON WANDERERS
I have watched the Trotters on many occasions over the years, and seen some excellent games down at the old Burnden Park. They, too, have had their fair share of problems over the years. At one time, the finances dictated that part
Date of birth: 28/01/91 Hometown: Newton Heath Favourite team: Manchester United Former clubs: Moston Brook, Maine Road Height: 6ft 2ins Occupation: Claims company Case Manager Most memorable moment: Beating Salford late-on, with Kieran Pickup scoring. Married? Kids? Engaged with two children Favourite music: Rolling Stones, Elvis, Oasis, Smiths, Johnny Cash Favourite food: Mediterranean, especially tapas Joined Rammy: 5years ago Words for the fans: Hope everyone enjoys the new chapter in the club’s history. Description: Charismatic and influential goalkeeper whose vision helps score as many goals as his athleticism denies.
ashley shenton goalkeeper Date of birth: 27/02/87 Hometown: Manchester Favourite team: Manchester City Former clubs: Failsworth Dynamos Height: 5ft 11ins Occupation: Warehouse Supervisor Most memorable moment: Winning the Lancashire Amateur League with Failsworth Favourite music: House Favourite food: Chinese Joined Rammy: July 2015 Description: Older brother of ďŹ rst-choice keeper Grant Shenton. Exceptional reserve keeper to have on the books.
lee pugh left back Date of birth: 26/05/92 Hometown: Rossendale Favourite team: Burnley Former clubs: Bury, Hyde, Bacup, Clitheroe, Chester Height: 6ft Occupation: Production Planner for a filtration company Most memorable moment: Getting a Youth Training contract, and last year’s playoff with Rammy. Married? Kids? No Favourite music: Deep House - I’m matchday DJ for the players. Favourite food: Sunday Roast Joined Rammy: Christmas 2013 Description: No nonsense hard-man with a huge long throw and mean free kick.
kyle harrop right back Date of birth: 22/05/87 Hometown: Chadderton Favourite team: Manchester United Former clubs: Curzon Ashton, Bacup, Trafford, Sorrento, Mandurah, Ashton United, Nantwich Height: 6ft Occupation: Builder specialising in loft conversions Married? Kids? No Favourite music: Motown Favourite food: Cheese! Joined Rammy: January 2015 Words for the fans: I’m really looking forward to being part of a team pushing promotion. We can get there! Description: Full back or holding midďŹ elder
ben woods wing-back Date of birth: 1/7/97 Hometown: Manchester Favourite team: Arsenal Former clubs: Hough End Griffins Height: 5ft 10ins Occupation: Student Favourite music: RnB, Afro Beats Favourite food: Nandos Joined Rammy: July 2015 Description: Fast full back back who likes to get forward and cause a bit of trouble on the wing.
andy ďŹ tzgerald centre back / right back Date of birth: 22/12/93 Hometown: Stockport Favourite team: Manchester United Former clubs: Manchester United, Blackburn, Stockport, Curzon Ashton, Hyde Height: 6ft 1in Joined Rammy: July 2015 Occupation: Sports Coach and Herbalife Distributor Most memorable moment: Making my debut in the Conference Premier in front of 3000 fans. Favourite music: Old School RnB Favourite food: Spaghetti Carbonara Joined Rammy: July 2015 Words for the fans: I came to Rammy on loan a couple of seasons ago, and the fans are the main reason I decided to come back. I hope we will give you all something to be proud of this season. Description: Hard working full back or holding midďŹ elder with a great pedigree.
andy dawson centre half Date of birth: 19/9/85 Hometown: Rochdale Favourite team: Manchester United Former clubs: Roach Dynamos, Blackburn, Radcliffe Height: 6ft 3ins Occupation: Warehouse Supervisor Most memorable moment: Winning the Northwest Counties and two promotions with Rammy. Married? Kids? Married to Sarah. Favourite music: RnB Favourite food: Chicken stir-fry Words for the fans: Keep on making the noise home and away, it’s a great boost! Description: A Rammy favourite and one of the club’s longest serving players, Andy has struggled with injury for the past three season, but after a series of knee operations is back in the squad.
kieran nolan centre half Date of birth: 12/1/97 Hometown: Salford Favourite team: Manchester United Former clubs: Manchester City, Bolton Wanderers Height: 6ft 1in Joined Rammy: July 2015 Most memorable moment: Playing against Ajax in Holland and meeting Dennis Bergkamp. Biggest influence: My family have always ben a huge influence keeping me focused on trying to become a footballer. Favourite food: Nandos and Indian Joined Rammy: July 2015 Words for the fans: I hope that I can bring something new to the team and please the fans by putting in good performances and winning games. Description: Skillful young centre back who’s come through Bolton Wanderers Academy setup. Very brave, creative and has huge potential.
callum jones centre half Date of birth: 10/05/90 Hometown: Salford Favourite team: Manchester United Former clubs: Hindsford, Ashton Athletic, Trafford Height: 6ft 1ins Occupation: Pest Controller Most memorable moment: Married? Kids? Engaged. Son AlďŹ e (2) Favourite music: Funky House & Indie Favourite food: Italian Joined Rammy: January 2015 Description: No-nonsense centre-half
prince haywood midfielder Date of birth: 2/4/92 Hometown: Modena, Italy Former clubs: Modenese, Virtus Pavullese, Stalybridge, Hindsford, Colwyn Bay Height: 5ft 7ins Joined Rammy: July 2015 Favourite team: Inter Milan and Chelsea Most memorable moment: Playing in front of 6000 spectators and reaching the Cheshire Senior Cup Final. Biggest influence: My mother and childhood best friend. Favourite food: Lasagne Words for the fans: I’d like to prove myself, have a good season and hopfully help Rammy reach the playoffs. Description: No nonsense hardworking midfielder with bags of experience despite his young age.
melford knight midďŹ elder Former clubs: New Mills, Glossop, Runcorn Linnets, Mossley, Trafford Joined Rammy: July 2015 Description: Strong and experienced midďŹ elder who likes to get stuck in.
alex meaney attacking midfielder Former clubs: Stockport, Lancaster, Nantwich, Chorley, Skelmersdale, Curzon Ashton Joined Rammy: July 2015 Description: A left-footed attacking midfielder with a great eye for reading the play.
zack hargreaves midfielder Date of birth: 18/10/98 Hometown: Bury Favourite team: Burnley Former clubs: Bury, Burnley Height: 5ft 11ins Joined Rammy: July 2015 Occupation: Student Most memorable moment: Winning the league with Bury. Married? Kids? Girlfriend Ella Favourite music: Catfish and the Bottlemen Favourite food: Pasta Joined Rammy: July 2015 Description: Young and nippy midfielder with great skill and masses of potential.
jake cliffe midďŹ elder Date of birth: 14/9/95 Hometown: Bury Favourite team: Liverpool Former clubs: Preston, Bury Height: 5ft 11ins Joined Rammy: January 2015 Description: Young and very promising midďŹ elder who really impressed last season.
jamie rother central midfielder Date of birth: 28/01/1991 Hometown: Middleton Favourite team: Manchester City Former clubs: Oldham Athletic, Salford, Bacup, New Mills Height: 5ft 8ins Occupation: Contracts Manager for a construction company Most memorable moment: Playing against the ‘class of 92’ in front of 12,000 people Married? Kids? No Joined Rammy: December 2014 Description: A hard-working midfielder who likes getting stuck in.
matty burke central midfielder Date of birth: 14/12/1985 Hometown: Salford Favourite team: Manchester United Former clubs: Blackpool, Salford, Barrow, Vauxhall Motors, Hyde, Alfreton Town, Ashton United, Stafford Rangers, Droylsden Height: 6ft 1ins Occupation: Maintenance Worker in care homes Most memorable moment: Playing for England Schoolboys U18s Married? Kids? Engaged to Rachel with a son Freddie (8 months) and stepdaughter Olivia (8). Favourite music: House or Old School Favourite food: A good steak! Joined Rammy: January 2015 Words for the fans: Keep the faith as we’ll do the job! Description: No-nonsense hardworking and creative midfielder.
david kuba-kuba winger / midfielder Date of birth: 1/3/95 Hometown: London Favourite team: Arsenal Former clubs: Preston, FC United Height: 5ft 8ins Occupation: Student Description: Handy player who’s strong and confident on the ball. Extremely influential last season for Rammy.
grant spencer creative midfielder Date of birth: 4/10/91 Hometown: Manchester Favourite team: Manchester City Former clubs: Bolton, Salford, Styal, Curzon, Rossendale, Hyde Joined Rammy: July 2015 Height: 5ft 7ins Occupation: Recruitment Consultant, Football Coach Most memorable moment: Playing in the Youth Cup Quarter Final at Anfield Married? Kids? Girlfriend Charlotte Favourite food: Chinese Description: Creative midfielder and winger who has the ability to take on anyone and deliver a great ball. He has an eye for the sensational and is worth almost a goal a game.
tom hartley striker / attacking midďŹ elder Date of birth: 11/11/96 Hometown: Rawtenstall Favourite team: Manchester United Former clubs: Blackburn Rovers, Moston, Rammy Youth Height: 5ft 7ins Occupation: Bricklayer Most memorable moment: Winning the FA County Youth Cup with Lancashire twice. Married? Kids? No Favourite music: Anything, even Justin Bieber haha Joined Rammy: August 2012 Description: Tough and skillful young striker / attacking midďŹ elder who is a very exciting prospect for the future.
marley gough striker / attacking midfielder Date of birth: 15/9/92 Hometown: Bolton Favourite team: Liverpool Former clubs: Burnley, Bolton, Lancaster, Mossley Height: 5ft 8ins Occupation: Print and Design for family business Most memorable moment: Won Martin Allen’s Pro FC competition and gained a placement at MK Dons. Got to the final of ‘Nike the Chance’. Favourite music: A bit of everything Joined Rammy: Julyy 2015 Words for the fans: Looking forward to playing football the right way, and entertaining the fans Description: A creative midfielder and playmaker with an eye for goal.
rhys nevins forward Date of birth: 25/5/88 Hometown: Manchester Former clubs: New Mills, Maine Road, Jamaica U17s Height: 6ft 1in Joined Rammy: July 2015 Description: Fast, skillful and strong attacking player with a great touch and an eye for goal.
luke heron winger Date of birth: 24/03/96 Hometown: Bury Favourite team: Manchester City Former clubs: Oldham Athletic, Trafford Height: 6ft Occupation: Student Most memorable moment: Getting promotion with Garry Vaughan’s 2012/13 Trafford team Married? Kids? No Favourite music: House and Rock Favourite food: Chinese Joined Rammy: January 2015 Description: Young wide player who joins Rammy after 2½ seasons with Trafford.
lee gaskell striker Date of birth: 07/02/85 Hometown: Bury Favourite team: Manchester United Former clubs: Bury, Morecambe, Trafford, Warrington Height: 6ft Occupation: Electrician Most memorable moment: Winning the playoffs with Rammy, and playing live on TV in the FA Cup 2nd Round. Married? Kids? Girlfriend Lindsay Favourite music: It’s Not Unusual by Tom Jones is my Karaoke favourite Favourite food: Curry Joined Rammy: August 2010 Description: Tall and classy striker who has an eye for the spectacular but isn’t afraid to work hard for the cause.
clevon beadle right wide player Date of birth: 19/12/95 Hometown: Manchester Former clubs: Trafford, Radcliffe Height: 5ft 11ins Joined Rammy: July 2015 Description: Leggy young winger with bags of pace who likes to run at defenders and can deliver a mean cross.
saindou djanfar striker Date of birth: 29/1/91 Hometown: Mayotte, near Mozambique Favourite team: Olympique de Marseille Former clubs: Châteaux Gombert, En avant Guingamp, Endoume, Luynes Sport, Consolât, C A Plan de Cuques Height: 5ft 11ins Most memorable moment: Dribbling through five players during my debut for Endoume. Married? Kids? No Favourite music: Rap music: Young Thug Joined Rammy: July 2015 Description: Tall and fast striker with great technique whose potential is frightening.
wayne goodison coach Hometown: WakďŹ eld Former clubs: Barnsley, Crewe, Rochdale, Hyde, Accrington, Buxton Joined Rammy: May 2015 Description: Vastly experienced coach with some great ideas for getting the best out of his players. Former right-back, playing over 200 matches in professional football.
mark molyneaux goalkeeping coach Description: Ex Rossendale United manager turned goalkeeping coach. Well known for his slightly bizarre sense of humour.
harun bhatti club physio Date of birth: 31/12/91 Hometown: Burnley Favourite team: Arsenal Former clubs: Burnley, Blackburn Rovers, Accrington Stanley Height: 6ft 2ins Occupation: Car Salesman Most memorable moment: Representing England at U14s and meeting Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney at Blackburn Rovers Academy. Married? Kids? No Favourite music: RnB and loads of other stuff Favourite food: Anything chicken Joined Rammy: August 2014 Words for the fans: We have some of the best fans in football, particularly given how far we have to travel. Keep up the good work.