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Weston-Super-Mare AFC - First Team
The First Team

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First Team Player Profiles:

Mike Green

Squad No: 2
Position: Defender
Date Of Birth: 18/12/1984
Age: 23

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Impressive right-back who spent 7 years as a Schoolboy at Southampton prior to two years as a professional. Upon leaving St. Mary�s spent two years at Forest Green Rovers. Following a short spell at Cinderford Town Michael spent two seasons with Bath City . Joined Clevedon Town following his departure from Bath and after a brief stay at the Hand Stadium joined Weston in December 2007. Made a big impression in his first month with the Seagulls and won the January 2008 player of the month award (an accolade which was kindly sponsored by Shands Stores of 29 Baker Street, Weston-super-Mare ). Awarded �Managers Player of the Year� for the 2007-2008 season.

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Ben Willshire

Squad No: 3
Position: Defender
Date Of Birth: 05/10/1986
Age: 21

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Whole hearted and determined right-back. Joined Bristol Rovers as a 7 year old and progressed through the age groups prior to signing a 1 year professional contract. Upon leaving Bristol Rovers, spent the 2006/2007 season at BGB Division 1 South & West side Taunton Town, Joined Weston in the Summer of 2007 and signed a 2 year contract in the Summer of 2008.

Released at the end of the season

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Craig Rand

Squad No: 5
Position: Defence
Date Of Birth: 24/06/1982
Age: 26

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Passionate centre-back who can always be counted on to give 100%. Joined Sheffield Wednesday at the age of 12. During 8 years at Hillsborough won an England Under 15�s Cap and went on to make 3 first team appearances in 2001. Upon leaving the Owls joined Durham City in 2002 before joining Whitby Town in 2004. Joined Team Bath in the summer of 2005 from where he joined Weston in November of the same year. Won the �Away Supporters� Goal of the season award for 2005/2006 With a 40 yard screamer at Weymouth . Picked up a further 3 awards at the end of the 2006/2007 Season winning the accolades of �Away Supporters� Player of the year, Player�s player of the year and Supporters Player of the year.

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Ben Wells

Squad No: 7
Position: Midfielder
Date Of Birth: 26/03/1988
Age: 20

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Central midfielder who is a product of the youth team set-up at Swindon Town F. C.. Ben made his first team debut for the Robins against Huddersfield Town in the 2004/2005 season as Swindon faced the improbable task of defending a game down to 9 men after the sendings off of David Duke and Rory Fallon and went on to lose 4-0. The following season Ben featured from the bench 4 times prior to being released in May 2007. In July of the same year, Ben signed a one year contract with Weston�s Blue Square South rivals Basingstoke Town where he had previously featured whilst on loan from Swindon and played in the Dragons F. A. Cup giant killing at Chesterfield . Ben made 45 starts and 2 substitute appearances for Basingstoke last season, scoring 7 goals and despite the Hampshire club claiming in the press that he had re-signed for them, Ben joined Weston for the commencement of pre-season in 2008.

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James Palmer

Squad No: 8
Position: Midfield
Date Of Birth: 12/05/1988
Age: 20

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Central Midfielder who was with Bristol Rovers from the age of 8, progressing through the age groups prior to signing a 1 � year professional contract. During his time at Rovers represented South Gloucestershire Schoolboy�s at Under 16 level. Joined Weston in November 2007 and signed a two year contract in the summer of 2008.

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Ashan Holgate

Squad No: 9
Position: Striker/Midfielder
Date Of Birth: 11/12/1987
Age: 20

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Re-Signed in March 2008 after being released by Eastleigh . Weston originally signed Ashan at the start of the 2007/08 after he was released by Swindon Town . Ashan first came to the attention of Swindon fans with an impressive goal against Millwall F.C. during a friendly in 2004. He is an attacking midfielder who has featured in a handful of games for the first team including 2 starts against Colchester United and Swansea City during the 2005/06 season. Ashan went out on work experience to Blue Square Premier side Salisbury City before returning and signing a new contract with the Robins. He then went on a months loan to Newport County , but on his return he was sent out on loan at Macclesfield Town .

Currently Injured

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Marvin Brown

Squad No: 10
Position: Striker
Date Of Birth: 16/07/1983
Age: 25

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Marvin began his career as a trainee with Bristol City where he was once famously described by then City Academy Director David Burnside as �the next ten million pound player�. On his City Debut, as a second half substitute for Alex Meechan in the league cup defeat at Nottingham Forest on September 15th 1999 he became their youngest ever player aged 16 years and 71 days. Marvin�s league debut came a month later on October 17th 1999 when he came on as a late substitute for Tony Thorpe in a goalless draw at home to local rivals Bristol Rovers. He made one further league appearance and two in the Football League Trophy, all as a substitute, that season. With future opportunities surprisingly limited Marvin joined Torquay United on loan on September 27th 2002, playing three times before returning to Ashton Gate. In January 2003, Marvin joined Cheltenham Town on loan until the end of the season, playing regularly as the Robins narrowly failed to avoid relegation back to the Third Division. Marvin played twice for City the following season before being released in May 2004. He had a short spell at Forest Green Rovers where opportunities where limited to forays from the bench before joining Tamworth on September 25th 2004. His stay at Tamworth was also brief and following his departure from the Lamb Ground he went on to join Irish side Cliftonville on trial in November 2004. In March 2005 Marvin returned to the Football League joining Yeovil Town , playing twice before being released at the end of the season. Marvin joined Weston for his first spell at the club for the beginning of the 2005-2006 season and finished the campaign as top scorer. He was again leading scorer when he was transferred to then Blue Square South rivals Salisbury City on 8th March 2007. Marvin had the best goals per game ration of any player in the Blue Square Conference Premier last season but was still released by Salisbury and re-joined Weston this summer where he put pen to paper on a contract.

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Mark McKeever

Squad No: 11
Position: Midfielder
Date Of Birth: 16/11/1978
Age: 29

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Mark began his career with Norwich City as a youth team player. He was eventually released and moved on to Peterborough United with ex-Canaries coach Kit Carson. At Peterborough he became a trainee with the club but after only 3 appearances he was transferred to Sheffield Wednesday along with David Billington in April 1997 for �1,000,000. Mark made 3 appearances in the Premier League and was close to breaking in to the first team on a regular basis before a foot injury prematurely ended his season. He was then subsequently loaned out to Bristol Rovers and Reading . Mark made his 6th appearance for Wednesday in an F. A. Cup tie against Bristol Rovers in December 1999. Following a two month loan spell at Rovers Mark made the move permanent when he moved South in March 2001. He spent 2 years with Bristol Rovers before being released in May 2003. He joined Weston for his first spell in the summer of the same year before transferring to Bath City in May 2006. Bath loaned Mark to Mangotsfield in January 2008 to regain match sharpness following injury and shortly after returning to Twerton Park he re-signed for Weston for his second spell with the Seagulls in March 2008. Mark has been capped by the Republic of Ireland at Under 18 level (12 Caps) and by their Under 21�s (4 Caps).

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Ryan Harrison

Squad No: 13
Position: Goalkeeper
Date Of Birth: 06/12/1985
Age: 22

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Surprisingly released at the end of the 2007/08 season by Llanelli AFC, after 34 appearances. Ryan signed for the Reds in May 2007 from Nationwide Conference side Forest Green Rovers after a year at the Club. Has also appeared for Wrexham and Swansea City. Played in Europe in June 2007 for Llanelli against Vetra. Has been training with Weston pre-season.

Ryan Harrison has now left the club.

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Ryan Harvard

Squad No: 14
Position: Striker
Date Of Birth: 29/10/1982
Age: 25

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Popular Weston bred player whose return to the Woodspring Stadium has lifted and excited the Weston faithful. Known for his lung busting performances and never giving less than 100%. With Bristol City from Under 14 to Under 16 level prior to joining Weston Youth team where he was top goalscorer in successive season�s. Regular leading scorer with Weston Reserves from the ages of 19-21 prior to joining Western League division 1 side Weston St. Johns where he was again leading goalscorer in successive seasons. Spent a fruitful spell at Southern League Division 1 South & West side Taunton Town followed by further prolific spells at Southern League Premier Division sides Clevedon Town and Yate Town . Re-joined Weston St. Johns last season and netted an impressive 31 goals from only 31 games in all competitions.

Now playing for Langford Rovers

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Bradley Middleton

Squad No: 15
Position: Defender
Date Of Birth: 04/03/1989
Age: 19

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19 year old left back Bradley captained the Youth side at Cardiff City after working his way up through the age groups. He made a number of first team appearances for the Ninian Park based side which have been in the FAW Premier Cup including helping Cardiff reach the semi-final in the 2006-2007 season where they lost to eventually winners TNS. On 19th December 2007 he joined Dorchester Town on a work experience loan deal until 29th January 2008. He made his debut for the Magpies on 26th December in a 1-1 draw with Bath City . He went on to make eight appearances for Dorchester before returning to Cardiff . Joined Weston is pre-season 2008 and featured in the friendlies against Paulton Rovers and Caldicot Town . Signed for the Seagulls following training on Tuesday 19th August 2008.

Left Weston on 5th September 08

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Ryan Paddock

Squad No: 16
Position:
Date Of Birth: 08/10/1988
Age: 19

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Ryan is based in Barnwood, Gloucestershire. He started his young career playing for Churchdown Panthers. Whilst playing with them he was scouted by Southampton academy and went on to play with the likes of Theo Walcott and Gareth Bale but at the age of 15 he moved to Aston Villa academy until he was 16. He then moved on to go and play for Bristol Rovers youth until earning himself his first professional contract in the summer of 2007. He was recently released by Bristol Rovers and has featured in Weston�s pre-season friendlies against Gloucester and Caldicot.

On Loan at Bishops Cleeve

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Dean Grubb

Squad No: 17
Position: Midfield/ Utility
Date Of Birth: 04/10/1987
Age: 20

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Dean is a pacey, tricky right winger who joined Weston in the summer of 2007. Formerly with Bristol City , with whom he was a member of their Reserve and Youth team for seven years. Has made one appearance for Wales U21 side (when they defeated Northern Ireland U21 4-0 in Belfast ) and has made five appearances for Wales U19 side. Voted the clubs Player of the Month for September 2007 (an award which was sponsored by way of a fundraising draw and presented by Viet Nguyen) which subsequently led to interest from Championship side Burnley and Grubb played 90 minutes for the Clarets in a Pontins League fixture against Tranmere Rovers at Prenton Park .

Now at Gloucester City

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Marc McGregor

Squad No: 20
Position: Midfielder/Striker
Date Of Birth: 30/04/1978
Age: 30

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Marc returned to the Woodspring Stadium in summer 2006 after a disappointing injury-interrupted season with Hinckley United. A natural goalscorer, Marc has previously played for Endsleigh, Forest Green Rovers, Nuneaton Borough (whom, he joined for �35,000) and Tamworth, and has played League football for both Notts County and Oxford United.

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Darren Mullings

Squad No: 21
Position: Midfielder
Date Of Birth: 03/03/1987
Age: 21

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Powerful central midfielder who has shown versatility by adapting comfortably to playing at centre back and centre forward. Progressed through Filton Academy affiliated to Bristol Rovers during which time he was the first player at the Academy to represent both England College �s at Under 19�s Level and England Schoolboys at Under 18�s Level in the same season. In the same year he was awarded young sportsperson of the year for 2005 by EDF Energy. He went on to sign a professional contract at Bristol Rovers which kept him at the Memorial Stadium for two seasons. Spent the 2007-2008 season at Torquay United following his departure from Bristol Rovers before joining Weston for the commencement of pre-season in 2008.

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Charlie Comyn-Platt

Squad No: 22
Position: Defender
Date Of Birth: 02/10/1985
Age: 22

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Came to Weston in October 2007 having been released by Rochdale in July 2007. Charlie is a left sided Central Defender who joined Rochdale, from Swindon Town with just 15 minutes of the January 2007 transfer window remaining. Formerly with Bolton Wanderers' Academy, Charlie moved to Wiltshire in the summer of 2005 having played a handful of senior games during his time at the Reebok Stadium. He made 27 appearances in his first season with the Robins and signed a new one year deal in July 2006. But opportunities where limited for Charlie in Swindon �s First team during the 2006/2007 season and he opted on a loan move to Gray's Athletic. Having signed an 18 month Contract at 'Spotland' home of Rochdale , Charlie saw opportunities limited to a few outings from the bench. Voted Weston�s Player of the Month for February 2008 an award which was kindly sponsored by Neil Underhay. Team Captain for 2008/09 Campaign.

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Ben Carpenter

Squad No: 23
Position: Midfielder
Date Of Birth:
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18 year old Australian born midfielder who has represented Sutherland in the New South Wales League.

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Jason Burt

Squad No: 24
Position: Utility
Date Of Birth: 08/01/1990
Age: 18

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Joined Bristol Rovers at 16 and progressed through the club�s Academy. Won the player�s player accolade whilst with Bristol Rovers Under 18�s and was subsequently selected for trials with the England Colleges side One of Manager Tony Ricketts�s first signing�s when he joined the club following Jason�s release from the Memorial Stadium.

On Loan at Taunton Town

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Luke Purnell

Squad No: 25
Position: Goalkeeper
Date Of Birth: 01/06/1990
Age: 18

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Talented and promising goalkeeper who has graduated through the club�s Academy. Represented North Somerset Schools and Plymouth Argyle Juniors prior to joining Weston where he was the first choice for Somerset County Under 18�s. Selected for the English Colleges side followed by a call-up to the British Colleges side. Experience at Western (Toolstation) league level with Biddestone, Odd Down and Weston St. Johns. An �ever present� in the Weston Youth side that won the Premier Division of The Somerset Floodlight Youth League last season.

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Mark Armstrong

Squad No: 26
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Date Of Birth: 05/04/1990
Age: 18

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Tenacious and dedicated defender who has graduated through the club�s Academy. Represented North Somerset Schools, Somerset Schools and Plymouth Argyle Juniors prior to joining Bristol Rovers at the age of 12 where he progressed through the age group�s and advanced in to the Academy set-up with Filton College. Joined Weston in the summer of 2007 and played in every minute of every game in the Youth side that lifted the Premier Division crown in the Somerset Floodlight Youth League last season. Made his competitive senior debut as a second half substitute when Weston played at League Champions Lewes on the 26th of April 2008.

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Sam Clark

Squad No: 27
Position:
Date Of Birth: 06/06/1990
Age: 18

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Joined Milton Nomads at Under 9�s level and won countless medals and trophies with the club prior to leaving at Under 15�s level and joining Worle. Joined the Academy set-up at Weston in the summer of 2006 and has finished as top scorer in both of the past two seasons during which time he was capped on a number of occasions by Somerset Under 18�s and gained experience with Worle in Division 1 of the Somerset County League. Made his senior debut at league champions Lewes in the last game of last season after replacing Harry Sherwood as a second half substitute and finished the campaign by being awarded the youth team�s Supporters player of the season.

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Sam Johnson

Squad No: 28
Position: Defender/ Midfielder
Date Of Birth: 22/09/1989
Age: 18

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Centre back who represented Hutton, Milton Nomads and Worle at junior level during which time he represented the Woodspring team from Under 13 to Under 16 level including a spell as Captain. Went on to join Weston�s Academy and remarkably made his senior debut during his first year when he came on as a second half substitute against Bognor Regis Town on the 28th of April 2006. Represented Somerset County from Under 15 level through to Under 18. Captained Weston Youth team to the Premier Division crown in the Somerset Floodlight Youth League last season and was subsequently awarded the 2007-2008 season �Best Student Athlete� accolade.

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David Thorne

Squad No: 29
Position:
Date Of Birth: 24/09/1989
Age: 18

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Represented Milton Nomads, Banwell and Worle between Under 9�s and Under 15�s level, a period which saw David win countless cups and medals along with caps for the Woodspring team and subsequently led to a move to Cardiff City�s Academy. Joined Cardiff at Under 15�s level and spent two years with the Ninian Park based side prior to being released at 16 and joining Weston�s Academy set-up. Regular selected to represent Somerset County whilst with Weston and was part of the youth side that won the Premier Division in the Somerset County Floodlight League Premier Division last season. Won Weston College�s prestigious Collegiate Player of the year for 2008. Made his senior competitive debut in the last game of last season at league champions Lewes.

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Cedric Abraham

Squad No: 30
Position: Defender
Date Of Birth: 01/06/1982
Age: 26

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Strong dominant French born centre-back who spent time on the books of Bordeaux , Bastia & Toulouse in his home land prior to coming to England . Swindon Town where Cedric�s first club in the U. K. and on leaving the County Ground he went on to join Swindon Supermarine. Had been on trial at Halesowen Town during pre-season prior to signing for Weston following their opening Blue Square South fixture of the season against Bishops Stortford. Netted on his Weston debut when after replacing Charlie Comyn-Platt towards the end of the First-Half at Paulton in pre-season he connected with Ben Wells�s free-kick on 44 minutes to bring the Seagulls level. Went straight in to Weston�s starting 11 at Havant and Waterlooville on Monday 11th August 2008.

Released December 2008, Now with Fisher Athletic

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Adie Harris

Squad No: 52
Position: Defender
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Signed from Newport County in January 2009.

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Manny Williams

Squad No: 54
Position: Striker
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On loan from Woking. The 27 year old striker joined the Cards in the Summer from Weston's divisional rivals Maidenhead United where he scored 30 goals last season and won the Magpies players� and supporters� �player of the year� awards in the process. Manny began his career at Notts County and Millwall, representing England Schools. Subsequent moves took him to Concord Rangers, Bowers United, Leyton, Yeading, Leyton again and Maidenhead United. Has a reputation as a very quick, skilful striker and the Cards had to fight off stiff competition to gain his signature.

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Jack Compton

Squad No: 56
Position: Midfielder
Date Of Birth:
Age: 20

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Left winger Compton has most recently been at Weston�s divisional rivals Havant & Waterlooville where he has started four times and came off the bench once in the Hawks five last games. The Torquay born 20 year old has also represented Brighton & Hove Albion and Blue Square Premier side Lewes.

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Tom Evans

Squad No: 56
Position: Defender
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Signed on Loan from Swindon Town in March 2009.

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Matt Groves

Squad No: 57
Position: Striker
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Matt Groves joined following his release from Bristol Rovers. Groves is a Bristol born striker who made his first team debut for the Pirates in an F. A. Cup tie with Rushden and Diamonds on 1st December 2007 before making his league debut two weeks later at Huddersfield Town on 15th December. Matt joined Chippenham Town on loan in March 2008 until the end of the 2007-2008 season. He was again sent out on loan at the start of the 2008-2009 season, this time to Tiverton Town in order to gain some more first-team experience. His first goal for Tiverton came in an 8-0 victory over Elmore in the Mills Hospital Cup. He impressed enough at Ladysmead for them to extend his initial one month loan to a second month, and he returned to Bristol in October 2008. On 11 December 2008 he joined Mangotsfield United for an initial one-month period, which was later extended to the maximum of three months.

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Dayle Grubb

Squad No: 58
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Alex Kite

Squad No: 96
Position: Defender
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Age: 19

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Alex Kite joins on a month�s loan from Bristol Rovers. 19 year old Kite the son of former Pirates goalkeeper and current physiotherapist Phil Kite currently holds squad number 24 at the Memorial Stadium and is described as a tough tackling central defender. Although yet to make his first team bow for Rovers, Kite was part of the first team squad for the F. A. Cup 1st Round tie with Rushden and Diamonds on the 1st of December 2007. Earlier this season he made two appearances for Oxford City in a loan spell at the Court Place Farm Stadium. In November Kite joined Chippenham Town on loan for a month, a move which was subsequently extended in to a second and then third month. During his time at Hardenhuish Park he made 10 appearances and scored one goal.

One month loan from Bristol Rovers

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Scott Partridge

Squad No: 97
Position: Forward
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Signed in January 2009. 34 year old Leicester born Partridge has been a prolific scorer of goals wherever he has been and netted 124 times from 448 appearances in a professional career that spanned the likes of Bradford City, Bristol City, Torquay United, Plymouth Argyle, Scarborough, Cardiff City, Brentford, Rushden and Diamonds, Exeter City and Shrewsbury Town. On leaving the pro game Scott joined Weymouth for a short spell before embarking on a fruitful spell at Somerset's second biggest non-league side Bath City where 138 appearances harvested 68 goals. After training with the Seagulls in pre-season Scott joined Unibond League Division One South side Sheffield FC where he has netted 4 goals in 6 appearances so far this season.

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Scott Bartlett

Squad No: 98
Position: Midfielder
Date Of Birth:
Age: 29

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The 29 year old spent time on the books at AFC Bournemouth prior to joining Cirencester Town from where he moved to the Raymond EcEnhill Stadium in February 2008. Salisbury born Bartlett has been a stalwart for the Whites and recently made his 400th appearance in City colours in the Blue Square Premier fixture at Barrow.

Signed Feb 09

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Tommaso Parrinello

Squad No: 99
Position: Defender
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Defender Parrinello initially joined Weston on a month�s loan from Bristol Rovers in time to make his debut at Bishop�s Stortford on the 20th of December. A number of solid performances from the left-back subsequently saw the move extended in to a second month and now the Pirates have released the 19 year old from his contract to enable him to put pen to paper on an 18 month contract at the Woodspring Stadium.

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Ludovic Quistin

Squad No: 100
Position: Defender
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Released December 2008

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