Fairford Town

Fairford Town Nathan Hawkins Defence Ben Mitchell Goal Keeper

Goalkeeper who played for Fairford during their last Premier Division An experienced defender who returned to the club this season five years ago. An important figure on and off the pitch. season from a spell with Royal Wootton Bassett. Adds a physical presence and Hellenic nous to the back line.

Ben Saunders Defence George Thrussell Defence Netted an impressive nine goals in 35 games from left-back last Young defender who has showed much promise after joining season. The son of former Fairford defender Mark, Ben has a in pre-season. Mobile and reads the game well. similarly robust streak.

Steve Hall Defence Aaron Dainton Defence Long-serving left-back who can also play in midfield. Robust Rangy central defender who loves a run forward. Good in the operator whose experience could be valuable as the Reds return to air and quick off the mark; he made 46 appearances last the Hellenic Premier Division. term.

Michael Oakes Midfield Dan Bailey Midfield Midfielder who helped set Stroud on their way to winning the Stroud Goalscoring midfielder who made over 220 appearances for League Division One title last season before stepping up to join the Reds before a spell away at Royal Wootton Bassett, Southern League side Slimbridge AFC before returning in October 2017.

Dan Reynolds Midfield Ben Newman Midfield Powerful 20-year old midfielder who made the step up from local At West Bromwich as a youngster, joined Fairford towards league football last term and provides a presence in the heart of the the end of the 2016/17 campaign and comfortable at the engine room. heart of defence or in midfield.

Matt Boucher Midfield Liam Gale Midfield Experienced, hard-working midfielder who works at the Summer signing who joins the club from Slimbridge, can Gloucestershire FA. One of the longest serving members of the operate up front or out wide and will look to make a quick Reds’ squad whose experience is an asset. start with his new club.

Callum Preece Midfield Martin Hall Midfield Right-sided midfielder who signed in October after stints with Right-back or midfielder who made 18 appearances for the Bishops Cleeve, Shortwood United and Wantage Town. reserves last term and has returned to Cinder Lane for the 2017/18 season.

James Campbell Forward Lee Smith Forward Signed on dual forms with Evesham United. Scored 34 goals for An important signing in the summer, Smith has vast Charlton Rovers last term and won gold at the 2004 Commonwealth experience at higher levels of the game with the likes of Youth Games (Javelin). Weston and Gloucester City and offers a real goal threat.

Shane Bumphrey Forward Hannah Venn Sports Therapist Young striker who arrived at Cinder Lane in September 2017 after Joined the club in October 2017 and brings valuable spells with Bishop’s Cleeve, Cirencester Town and Malmesbury. matchday support to the squad to diagnose and treat injuries.

Jody Bevan Manager Will Steadman Asst. Manager Joined the club in May 2017 after a career that saw him score over Played over 150 games for Gloucester City. He also played 250 goals in 600 in a stellar Southern League career. for Cinderford Town and Shortwood United during an established career in non-league circles.