Squad 2000-2002

 

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Morell Maison - Manager who took charge of the Robins in March 2000 and has
re-built the squad with great enthusiasm on a limited budget. Has had
experience with Saffron Walden and is a qualified UEFA coach. A popular man
at Ford Meadow.
Paul London - Reserve team manager who took charge in August 2001. As a
player was a firm favourite with the Ford Meadow faithful and it is great
that he has returned. Excellent left-foot and great attitude. Left for Long Buckby in Feb 2003.
Carl Yeomanson - Promising young keeper who is due to trial with Barnet in
August 2001.
Chris Chandler - Goalkeeper who made his debut v Wootton BC in October 2000.
Already shown he has great kicking skills, plus is excellent in one-on-one
positions. On his way back after breaking his leg. Debut v Wootton BC
(10.10.00).
Tim Lawrence - Young full back who is now in the first team squad after
impressing in the reserves.
Matthew Primus - Signed July 2001 from the Met Police. Classy right-sided
defender who has impressed this season. Debut @ Bourne 11.8.01.
Jason Hagglewood - Is a quick defender left-sided defender who joined from
Leighton Town where he was Managers, Supporters and Players Player of the
Year 2000/1. Scored on his debut at Bourne (11.8.01).
Simon Cahill - Joined the Robins from last season and has now rejoined the
club after a spell at Barton Rovers. Solid defender.
Stuart Blaik - A towering strong defender who is in his second spell with the
Robins after playing for Brackley and Bicester. His experience has stopped
the Robins leaking goals.
Michael Cox  - A skillful young midfielder formerly with Shepshed who has
been a great find by Maison. Had a trial with Barnet in August 2001 since
joining and making his debut against St Neots (18.8.01).
Chris Martin - Experiencing his first taste of senior football. Debut v
Cogenhoe (24.8.01).
Aaron Brennan - Skillful midfielder who can play either on the right or in
the middle. Joined the Robins in March 2001 after being released by Oxford.
Dean Chapman - Captain, who is in second year with the club Formerly with
Berkhamstead and Barton Rovers, battling midfielder with a sweet left-foot.
Made his debut at Stotfold (12.8.00).
Jon Mills - Midfielder, good passer and classy-looking has been a good
signing since joining from Bedford Town. Debut v Bourne (11.8.01).
 
Damien Smith - is a ball winning midfield player who played for Edgeware and Wembley.
Debut against Yaxley on 8 September 2001.
 
Cameron Clarke - is a skillful midfield man who was signed from Ampthill. Debut against 
Yaxley on 8 September 2001.
 
Damien Griggs - is a very quick wide player who played his first game in eight months on 
his debut against Raunds Town on 15 September 2001. He has been in America where he 
was offered a professional contract. He has played for Ampthill.
Scott Ladley - Forward who impressed a visiting Barnet scout and is set to
have a trial. Joined from Met. Police and made his debut v Bourne (11.8.01).
Jamie Darby - Forward who impressed since joining from Met Police. Gives
tremendous effort and is scoring goals. Debut v Bugbrooke (17.8.01).
Darren Dykes - Forward or attacking midfield player who has impressed since
joining in January from Newport Pagnell.. Has trial with Rushden & Diamonds.
Debut v Eynesbury (17.02.01). Signed for Swindon Town in 2002. Returned Aug 2003
Graham Forbes - Forward who has joined the Robins from Ampthill. Tall and good
in the air. Debut v Bourne (11.8.01).
Nathan Bailey - Young battling, but very skillful player, who has found the
net on a regular basis. Formerly with Brackley, Stamford, Newport Pagnell and
New Bradwell. Joined March 2001.

Squad 2000-2001

Morell Maison - Manager who took charge during the end of last season. Has re-built the squad with great enthusiasm.

Sarah Smith - Club physio who does a great job looking after the team.

Andy Partlow - Goalkeeper, 26, who joined during the pre-season and made his debut against Stotfold. Has played for Barton Rovers amongst his senior clubs.

Justin Hartley - Goalkeeper, Buckingham Town is his first senior club. At 23 he is learning his trade fast.

Tom Clark - Goalkeeper, 16, who joined during pre-season and has a great future.

Chris Chandler - Goalkeeper who made his debut v Wootton BC in October 2000. Already shown he has great kicking skills, plus is excellent in one on one situations. Number One choice.

Lee Richards - Defender who has returned to the game after a four year absence and made his Robins debut against Stotfold in August 2000. Right back, 29, who has played for Milton Keynes and New Bradwell St. Peter.

Richard Nugent - Signed September 2000. Vast experience with Barnet in the Football League, plus Stevenage and Hendon. Commanding centre half.

Tony Aluko - Is a quick defender who is ex-Newport Pagnell and joined with Morrell Maison. At 30 is the senior member of the squad. A solid player.

Nicky Caine - Tall and strong defender who joined in September 2000 from South Midlands League side Brache Sparta.

Keith Justin - Powerful central midfielder who was formerly with Milton Keynes City. Debut versus Wootton Blue Cross in April 2000. At 30 his experience binds the side together.

Okezie Madubuko - KC (As he is known) is a solid defender who joined during pre-season. Debut versus Stotfold in August 2000. Young, 20, hard-tackling defender making his first venture into senior football.

Rory Bray - A skillful midfielder formally with Buckingham Athletic, Padbury and Milton Keynes City. A great passer of the ball, local lad who played with the programme editor.

Dave Fenton - Is a hard working ex-Australian League midfield man formally with Milton Keynes City. 23 year-old who joined with the manager and has a great talent.

Guiseppe Lagioia - Creative midfield player who jioined the club with Morrell Maison during the 1999-2000 season. Former Milton Keynes City and Milton Keynes (South Midlands Premier) player who prefers a right side berth. Aged 24.

Chidinma Nduka - Skillful midfielder who joined during the summer 2000. 20 year-old who signed from Harpenden, likes to get forward and join in the play, good tackler.

Marco Chichariello - Midfielder who has great passing skills and links the play well. Squad player with a great attitude.

Mark Waldron - Speedy right side player with his first senior club.

Adam Turner - Left-footed midfield player who joined from Leighton Town during the pre-2000 season. Talented and composed on the ball.

Meshach Cole - (picture below) Sept 2001, went to Letchworth. Returned March 2002.

Signed last season (1999) from Bedworth United. A dangerous forward who scored valuable goals towards the end of last season, to keep the Robins from bottom spot. At 22 his speed will trouble defenses.

Abdul Abdi - Speedy striker who is rated highly by his Manager. Aged just 20, he was spotted playing for Harefield by Morell Maison and should progress up the pyramid system - hopefully with the Robins.

Alan Collins - Forward who signed from Cambridge United and is aged 22. A great finisher who scored in his first two games. Joined August 2000.

Godfrey Ingram - Club Captain. A model ex-pro who lists Luton Town and Cardiff City amongst his ex-clubs. England schoolboy international who played with Pele and Beckenbauer at New York Cosmos. A great help to the manager.

Marcellus Carayol - Aged 20. Fast forward with quick feet and an eye for goal. BTFC will do well to hold on to him.

Steve Jackson - Aged 21. Natural left-footed player who has good temperament and great balance. Good crosser of the ball.

Reuben Max Grant - Sept 2001, Went to Barton Rovers. Returned March 2002

Powerful young attacker of Heskey like build, who at just 19 is an excellent prospect. Signed from Bletchley in November 2000.

Andy Goddard, Danny Grey and Gareth Linford - All joined from Ryman League side Aylesbury United. All good young prospects, all teenagers.