Reserve Team Pen Pictures
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Boldmere St. Michael's FC Reserves 2011/12 |
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MANAGEMENT TEAM |
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Mark Butterworth
Mark has joined the club as reserve team manager for the 2011/12 season. Mark's previous management experience includes Coleshill Town, Pheonix United and Castle Vale JKS.
Ray Clamp
Ray has formed an excellent partnership with Mark, having worked together at a number of clubs. Ray has a proven record of developing young players, enjoying particular success when running the Coleshill Town Youth team.
Mick Hawkins (view full profile)
A fixture at the club who knows the game inside out. After a distinguished playing career spent most notably at Moor Green and Bromsgrove, ‘Hawkeye’ has been on the coaching staff at the Mikes for as long as anyone can remember. Was first team assistant manager to Alan Parsons before moving to the reserves to oversee the development of the club’s young talent so effectively. Doesn’t believe in waffle and is well renowned for imparting his well thought out ‘pearls of wisdom’.
Peter Hall: Secretary (view full profile)
Highly organised and committed clubman who is a valuable member of the team, performing the secretarial duties for the reserves. Never seen without his faithful dog Ricky, Peter is widely respected and is ever popular around the reserve league clubs.
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GOALKEEPERS |
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Chris Gibson (view full profile)
Talented and experienced keeper who joined from Coalville Town in the 2010/11 season. Returning to full fitness after a serious ankle injury and his performances showed that he will provide strong competition for the first team number one spot. Also lists Mansfield Town, Team Bath and Leamington amongst his former clubs.
James Beeson (view full profile)
Accomplished youth team keeper who is an exciting prospect. Gained extensive reserve team experience last year after coming through the under 16 set up and also made his first team debut as a substitute at Stratford Town in October. Was 2010/11 Youth Team player of the Year.
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DEFENDERS |
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Craig Jones
Former Mikes youth team skipper who goes about his business with quiet efficiency. Has excellent positional sense and is comfortable on the ball. Returned to the club last season and established himself as a fixture in the team.
Liam Morrall (view full profile)
Exciting prospect who can play anywhere at the back. Was last year's youth team captain after winning player of the year as a first year. Made the break into first team football last season, appearing as substitute in the League Cup final at Bescot Stadium.
Reve Gardener
Powerful youth team defender who can also play in midfield and up front. Was involved with the reserves set up throughout last season.
Peter Gould
Accomplished defender who returned to the club last year after being at University. Can play anywhere at the back. A regular first team player while still in the youth team, he regained fitness last season and his excellent displays were rewarded with a starting place in the first team's League Cup final appearance at Bescot Stadium.
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MIDFIELDERS |
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Josh O’Reilly
Energetic youth team midfielder who appeared for the reserves throughout last season. Strong tackler who has a superb engine and an eye for goal.
Tom Lee
Joined in at the start of the 2010/11 season, having previously appeared for Brereton Social. Enjoyed an excellent season which was rewarded with the Reserve Team Player of the Year award. An excellent athlete with blistering pace and excellent crossing ability, Tom scored the opening goal in last season's Challenge Bowl final win.
Leon Weller (view full profile)
Former youth team player whose excellent performances caught the eye in the reserves, propelling him into the first team squad last season. Has really improved the quality of his final ball and developed an eye for spectacular goals. Was a member of last year's Birmingham County FA Under 18 representative squad.
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STRIKERS |
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Aaron Evans
Lively striker who demonstrated his eye for important goals last season. Joined from local football at the start of the 2010/11 season, making his debut as substitute on the opening day.
