Sean Downing (Striker) Sean has played over 210 games for the Robins, scoring over 70 goals in the process. He has been leading goal scorer two seasons on the trot as well the player of the year. He made his England C debut last season.
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RICHARD GROVES Richard who is 23 years of age, hails from Torquay, and has previously played for Plymouth Argyle youth; Oxford United (with whom he won the Oxfordshire Cup 2008/09); Banbury United; Brackley Town; Yate Town and Weymouth. Richard is Club Captain, and he has played over 140 games for the Robins, and scored over 30 goals in the process. He won the Southern League Division One South and West with us. Richard is a personal trainer. MATT HOCKLEY Matt was a professional footballer with Torquay United gaining the nick name “Pitt Bull” for his energetic tackling, he made 239 appearances, and scored 10 goals, He also won promotion with them after they won the Second Division. He also played for Truro City and now plays with Dereham Town in the Ryman League. Matt is 32 years of age, works with Learning difficulties patients. Matt is a legend with the Bideford fans, and has won the supporters player of the year trophy. He has made over 200 appearances for the Robins, scoring over 40 goals in the process. Matt has won the St Luke’s Devon Cup three times, and also the Western League Premier Division as well as the Southern League Division One South and West Title.a MICKY PARCELL Micky is a tenatious player with a massive engine room, working hard for the team nonstop for the ninety
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minutes. Currently on loan from Torquay United, and has made over ten appearances for the Robins. STEPHEN REED 29 year old Steven has played League football for both Torquay United and Yeovil Town. He has also played for Macclesfield, Weymouth, and Holsworthy. He has won the Conference Premier title, and lives with his wife here in Bideford, where he works for Jewson’s, the builder’s merchants. Stephen has made over 60 appearances for the Robins. IAN SAMPSON Ian who is aged 23, hails from Holsworthy in North Devon, and has previously played for Oxford United; Didcott Town and Tiverton Town, where he was player of the year. Ian has played over 120 games for the Robins and with us won the Southern League Division One South and West. He works as a P.T Instructor/Teacher. GEORGE SWAIN George lives in Bude and formerly played for St Blazey. BEN WOOD Ben who hails from Sherborne in Dorset, is 27 years old, and works as a Teacher. He is in his third spell with Bideford, and has made over 210 appearances for the robins, scoring 20 goals in the process. Ben has also played for Yeovil, Weymouth and Frome Town. He has won the Toolstation Western League, The
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South West Southern League, and the Devon St Luke’s Bowl. Ben has a partner, Laura, and his mum is an ardent supporter. STRIKERS KEVIN SQUIRE Kevin is 36 years old and is now in his fourth season with the Robins, after previously playing for Ilfracombe Town, and Barnstaple Town. Kevin has played over 260 games for the Robins, and scored over 70 goals in the process. He lives in Ilfracombe with wife Jenny and Daughters Rebecca and Emily. He works as a production operative in a factory in Ilfracombe. Whilst with the Robins, Kevin has won the St Luke’s Bowl; the Western League Premier Division and the Southern League Division One South and West. BILLY TUCKER Billy is back with the club for a second time, having also played for Barnstaple town. Where he lives Billy has now played over ten games for the Robins. CRAIG VEAL Craig is in his first season with the Robins, and has previously played for Exeter City; Taunton Town; Tiverton Town; Bridgwater Town and Willand Rovers. Craig aged 23, lives in Exeter, with his wife and is a trainee Teacher. He has won the Devon St Luke’s Challenge Cup. Craig has now played over 30 games for the Robins.
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