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2007-2008
Fifth Division Campaign
1.
Chris Glover
Chris “Glover
Lover” is the man between the sticks for The AFC Rose. Chris displays
great shot-stopping abilities and he's played his part in The Rose’s successful battle against relegation two seasons
ago. You can hear him shout 'boys' or 'c**t' if the marking or his goal kicks aren't up to stratch!
2.
Matty Sawford
Matty plays
at right back for The Rose. A good organiser (and debt collector) Matty has been
a dependable defender who loves a tackle. Which is a good thing for a defender. Matt has also given Glover Lover cause for concern with a tremendous display of goal
keeping. Matty was so confident in nets he started showboating for the crowd,
saving shots with his knee and even his chest! They were both amazed.
3. Rob
Wilcock (Bedford Rose Players Player of the Season 2005-2006)
I.T. Rob
is Mr. Consistent. If he were in the England Squad (which he nearly was) he would
be Gary Neville; you only notice how good he is when he’s not playing. Rob
is also blessed with having an actual magic wand instead of a left foot, this has helped him provide assists and even the
odd goal. Rob produced the season highlight for The Rose when he threw up in
a Limo – the boy is class.
4. Sam
Lawes - The Gaffer!
Sam comes
to the AFC Rose after a short, but successful, stint as manager of Partizan Res. A sweeper who reads the game well and brings
good knowledge and experience of the game to The Rose.
He's up for it this season - so you
better be!
5. Ben
Kensell
Kensie
is a dominant centre half who is reliable, fiercely positive and always able to turn the stomach with a story. Kensie
will be missed when ever Arsene Wenger deems him unavailable. Although there'll be much more room in the changing room
without him!
6. John
Watts
John had
a strong season for The Rose last season, weighing in with some great performances and some important goals. John is The Rose’s most technical player who imposes himself on games but usually by flying tackles,
cheeky wind ups as well as his good distribution. Rumour has it
John is looking to sign a loan deal with Sydney FC in November!
7. Neil
Greig
Neil is the Ryan Giggs of the Rose's
youth system and is the player that every team has; the fashion victim. Tricky on
either wing and up front, Neil has shown he won’t be intimidated by playing above his age group. In his first season it was said that Neil bought more new pairs of boots than goals he scored. Neil’s hobbies include doing his hair, buying football boots, wearing gloves on warm days and thinking
he is Christiano Ronaldo.
8. Steve Wilkinson
Steve is a holding midfield player who does his best work off the ball. Playing all but 3 games
for The Rose last year Steve even managed a couple of goals! Steve is one of the fittest players at The Rose - because
he does the Gaffers running as well as his own.
9. Adam Beechers
Adz is another product of the Rose's youth system and now in his second spell with the club
after a season with Winslow FC. Adz quality and pace was evident in his first spell with the club, however, only time
will tell if his time away has added fitness and consistency to his attributes.
10. Steve Horton
Steve's a central midfielder and a new signing for the AFC
Rose. He has shown with some dominate performances and some well taken goals, that he'll be a key player in the Rose's promotion
push.
11. Craig Longshaw
Craig is the club's success story. Horribly affected by Tourette's
Syndrome, Craig can't say a sentence with out a swear word, or cussing yow mama. This has led to Craig having a very
poor relationship with the officials of Bedfordshire. When he's not suspended, Craig plays down the left wing and was
the only AFC Rose player with a hat-trick to his name before Neil hit 5 in one game!
12. Mark King
Mark is Mr. Versatile, able to play anywhere across the back. He
is a Ronseal player, tough tackler, 100 percenter who won't let the Gaffer down. Mark's hobbies include kicking Craig
in training and downloading moral boosting videos on his mobile to amuse the squad with.
13. Luke Edwards
14. Mark Whiteman
Mark is another new face this season and has quickly established himself in the starting line up.
A right-sided midfielder who is very composed on the ball and provides excellent passes and crosses from the right side.
15. Matt Lee
Muttlee loves to play football despite the disability of being a Basketballer.
Muttlee is a handful for any centre half and is a great option for the team when going forward. He currently holds
the best scoring ratio for the team scoring 2 goals every game - he has only played 1 game though.
16. Nat Kelly
17. Charlie Rogers
Charlie is another new signing this season and has shown his team mates how not to prepare for the
game! You will always find him outside the dressing room with a fag, at half time with a fag and at the end of the game....
that's right with another fag! It hasn't stopped him putting in some good performances so far and hopefully there'll
be a lot more to come.
18. Mark Bartlett
Mark was a transfer deadline day signing and is back for his second spell with the club. He's
just enjoyed an excellent debut, scoring both goals in a 2-2 draw with Star Clapham.
Mark will no doubt be an asset to the Rose this season and in the future.
19. Roland Antoine
Rolly is a central defender who also reads the game extremely well. He
defies his years with every performance and wins a foot race with the best of them! Rolly's experience will help to guide
the younger lads through this difficult season and hopefully to promotion.
20. Dave Manning
Dave is another one who brings experience to the Rose. A defensive minded player, Dave has performed
various roles for the gaffer and never let him down. He will always give his all in a game and we're hopeful of turning his
van into the team bus!
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