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Weston-super-Mare AFC - Team Management
Team Management
Name:
Ryan Northmore
Role:
Youth Team Manager
Date Of Birth:
05/09/1980
Age:
27
Games:
Notes:
Kindly Sponsored by Rev Heather Williams
Having joined Weston from Team Bath in 2004, Ryan soon became the fans favourite with some great early season displays. Starting at Plymouth Argyle as a youngster, Ryan went on to make his professional debut at Torquay United (replacing the legendary Neville Southall). Has also represented Bath City , Woking and Yeovil Town . Appointed as the club�s Youth team coach in 2006/07 season, leading them to the Premier division crown in the Somerset Floodlight youth league last season and will continue his role this season. Undoubtedly one of the best goalkeepers in the Blue Square South; and has earned top reviews from both Plymouth Argyle manager Ian Holloway and Bristol City manager Gary Johnson following exceptional displays against both Coca Cola Championship sides in pre-season games Last season. Holds the record for the most appearances in Conference South by a Weston Player. Voted the clubs Player of the Month for November 2007 an accolade kindly sponsored by Capille & Co. Building Solutions and also awarded the Supporters Player of the season for 2007/2008. Respected for his professional standards and preparation, good habits which are now being passed on to the Youth team
Name:
Andrew Gurney
Role:
Manager
Date Of Birth:
25/01/1974
Age:
34
Games:
Notes:
Became manager in December 2008
Andy began his career as an apprentice with his hometown club Bristol Rovers, turning professional in July 1992. His league debut came in the 1993-1994 season and he went on to make 108 league appearances scoring 9 goals before leaving in the summer of 1997. He began the summer training with Cardiff City and was also linked with a move to Cambridge United but on July 8th 1997 he signed a three month contract with Torquay United. His form in the early part of the season was good enough for manager Kevin Hodges to upgrade his contract to a yearly deal, and his partnership with Paul Gibbs led to one of the most effective wing-back partnerships in the Third Division that season as Torquay made the play-offs. He left Plainmoor on January 10 1999 to sign for Reading for a fee of �100,000 having scored 10 times in 64 league games for the Gulls, a better strike rate than many of the forwards to have played for United during the 1990�s. He settled in well at the Madjeski Stadium and was a regular member of the side until early 2001 before joining local rivals Swindon Town on the 30th June. He was made Captain at Swindon where he clocked up almost 150 games for the Robins. Shortly after the 2004-2005 season had started Andy left the County Ground and joined Swansea City on a free transfer. Andy played just under 30 games for the Jacks before rejoining Swindon on loan in August 2005. This was later turned in to a permanent deal. A few months in to the 2006-2007 season Andy retired from full-time football due to a recurring ankle injury which had kept him sidelined all season. In December 2006 he came out of retirement to join Weston�s bitter rivals Clevedon Town and scored on his debut against Gloucester City . In February 2007 he joined Weston for his first spell before joining Havant & Waterlooville in May of the same season. Whilst with the Hawks he scored their winning goal against Bognor Regis Town in their opening game (2nd Qualifying Round) of the 2007 F. A. Cup a strike which set the Hampshire side on the road to a 3rd round tie at Anfield. Andy returned to Weston on the 22nd of December 2007 and was immediately installed as Captain. He left to join Newport County on February 12th 2008 and was part of the Welsh side that lifted the FAW Cup before being released in the summer of 2008 and rejoining Weston. Andy made 430 Football League Appearances and scored 46 goals.
Name:
Tony Ricketts
Role:
Manager
Date Of Birth:
21/06/1958
Age:
50
Games:
Notes:
Left December 2008
Appointed Manager in the summer of 2007. Enjoyed much success as a player with Yeovil Town (for whom he played 150 games) and latterly for Bath City , for whom he made 750 appearances. Went on to manage The Romans, with whom he enjoyed considerable success, including good cup runs during his 4 � rein at the club. An outstanding coach and tactician. Has worked at the Bristol Rovers School of Excellence where again he has enjoyed a quality tenure with both the Youth and also the Women�s side with whom he achieved unprecedented success over the past four years.
Name:
David Callow F.A. Dip
Role:
Physio
Date Of Birth:
Age:
61
Games:
Notes:
Axbridge born David joined the club in the summer of 2008 and holds a full F. A. Diploma in physiotherapy. 61 year old Callow gained extensive experience whilst working along side Buster Footman at Bristol City �s Academy and has spent the past 10 years at Southern League Division 1 South & West side Bridgwater Town where it is understood that his daughter Amy will take up his previous duties.
Name:
David Williams (Jnr)
Role:
Kit Man
Date Of Birth:
29/05/1989
Age:
19
Games:
Notes:
19 year old David has been the clubs Kit Manager for the past 4 years and prides himself on his meticulous high standards and preparation coupled with an eye for detail.
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