For the 203/24 season the club are running an under 18’s side in the Hampshire Combination & Development League and the Development squad that competes in the Wiltshire Premier league. This is ONE squad and each week some of the U18’s will feature in the senior dev side.
The Squad…
Ernie (Ozzy)
Goal Keeper
Age 29
Ernie is genuine nice guy and a class keeper to. Has had two spells helping the Dev out and is now seeing the rewards as 1st team no2.
Ashton Gale
Full Back
Age 17
Ash is a brilliantly talented lad with feet to die for. One we have high hopes for as he grows (if he does).
Carson Arnold
Attacking Mid
Age 17
Cars is a influential play maker who can change a game in an instant. Scores a few bangers too. Glad we don’t have to play against him.
Marcus Read
Attacker
Age 22
Marcus is in his 1st season with the side and has settled in really well. Works his socks off as the saying goes.
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Dylan Christie
Goal Keeper
Age 17
Dylan has come through the youth and now is U18’s and Dev keeper.
He has started the season well, and that after an entire season out with an ACL injury.
Omario Henry
Striker / Winger
Age 19
Mo is an absolute rapid lad that frightens the life out of defenders and me, you wonder if he is going to able to stop before he hits the wall. Scores a few too.
Harry Cooper
Left Back
Age 16
Coops is an U18 that also features for the Dev a fair bit. A bit of a trend setter sporting the Mullet hair style. I didn’t realise it was even back as a thing.
Gary Hind
Full back or Wing
Age 23
3rd season with the club, a versatile and hard working player who will leave everything on the pitch
Max Allen
Defender
Age 21
Max is another that’s come through the 18’s into the development side. Got a sweet left foot and is big and strong, still learning
Dan Bazen
Defender / Midfield
Age 16
Jayden came to the Dev via our 1st team in pre-season. Scored 2 belters on his debut with us, and found the spot again in our first league fixture.
Harry Mealing
Anywhere
Age 17
Harry made 5 Dev appearances last season and probably played a different position in each game. Prefers wing though I think. Gritty and tricky
Prince Mundy
Defender
Age 17
Young lad in a body of a 20 year old. Strong and determined, when his hammy holds out. Has had a good start to the 23/24 season.
Jamie Wintle
Centre Midfield
Age 17
Jamie is a classy and tough tackling box to box player. Has a fantastic attitude to go with the ability as well.
Tom Edwards
Defender
Age 21
Tom is the skipper this season and a calming rock at the back. Has improved his all-round game year on year since youth days. A leader in many ways.
Charlie Wooding
Midfielder
Age 17
Charlie is another huge prospect for the club.
Has everything to his game and has already made his 1st team debut this season.
Dyllan Roocroft
Winger / Striker
Age 17
Dyll has progressed quickly as a player at the club and is on southern league forms as well as Dev. Very quick, skillful and knows where the goal is too.
Naman Gurung
Winger
Age 17
Namz has all the tricks in his box for a young player. Come through Oxford Utd’s ranks and we look forward to seeing how he develops.
Craig Roocroft
Lead Coach Dev
Craig is a extremely well qualified and passionate coach who has developed Many of the current squad since youth times.
Mark Winter
Manager Dev
MW has been with the youth since 2010 and is now heading up the Development phase of the club.
Nick Edwards
Assistant Manager
Nick is not just a GK coach he is an all-round coach who has a passion for developing players.
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Rich Rendall
Coach
Rich has been coaching forever. Josh Somerton and Ryan Penny amongst many more playing southern league came through with Rich. More will follow.
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