.: Rothwell Town F.C. Pen Pics 2007-08 :.

Tom Smith - Goalkeeper
Tom has been at Rothwell for a number of years and has previously gained experience by spending time out on loan. A good shot-stopper Tom has cemented his place in the team with some superb performances over the last two seasons.

Iain Baker – Goalkeeper
A hugely experienced keeper who counts Torquay and Hucknall amongst his former club. Iain played a few games for us last season and looked good when called upon. Will provide excellent competition and support for Tom.

Paul Rice - Defender
Entering his sixth season with club Paul is a strong centre back who made his first team debut at sixteen. A Rothwell born lad, Paul’s consistent form helped him win last seasons Fans’ Player of the Season.

Andrew Brown - Defender (no longer with club)
A strong, committed defender, Andy has been at Rothwell for the past two seasons after joining from our near neighbours Desborough Town. Andy spent time at a number of league clubs during his youth, before gaining Southern League experience with his home-town club Corby Town.

Adam Sturgess - Defender (no longer with club)
This seasons’ captain, Adam rejoined Rothwell at the start of last season after being released by Grantham. Adam used to play for Rothwell before he left for Corby and then Grantham. Played as a midfielder last season but did play as a defender with Grantham and looks as though he will be played at the back this term.

Ben Greasley – Defender
A young defender who has previously played at Desborough Town during the summer of 2007. Ben will be looking to gain experience as he steps up a level.

David Blake – Defender (no longer with club)
David joined us in the summer of 2007 after missing most of last season through injury. Will be looking to establish himself in the team, should prove a useful acquisition.

Ryan Collis – Defender (no longer with club)
Ryan is a young left sided player who is on loan from Kettering Town. He impressed during our pre-season friendly against Kettering and Minty moved quickly to secure his services.

Daniel Keddy – Defender
Daniel has come through the Youth and Reserves set up over the past two seasons. Some assured performances with the reserves last year means he should get a chance to step up this season.

Martin Flannigan – Defender / Midfielder
Former Rothwell youth player who rejoined four seasons ago from local rivals Rothwell Corinthians. ‘Buster’ is equally at home in the centre of midfield as he is in defence. Pre season suggests he will start the season as our holding midfield player.

Michael Boyle-Chong - Midfielder
Michael joined from Stamford three years ago. Whilst at Kettering Town as a youth player Michael was linked with several League clubs. Since coming to Rothwell he has established himself in the first team, he has a tremendous work rate and comes up with some vital goals.

Michael Tolton - Midfielder
Michael is a winger who can play down either flank who joined us from Kettering Town. Since joining three years ago Michael has looked to take advantage his chances. Two seasons ago Michael got his chance early on and grabbed the opportunity with both hands to establish himself as a first team regular. Probably Rothwell’s most consistent performer last term.

Robert Ritchie-Smith - Midfielder
Robbie joined two seasons ago and has already started to make himself into a fans’ favourite. Robbie played predominantly for the Youth and Reserves last season. But has made it into the first team squad several times over the last two seasons. He is very good at delivering from dead-ball situations and poses a threat from the flank. Robbie will be looking to gain more first team experience this year.

Steve Purton – Midfielder
A young, yet experienced, midfielder who joined in the summer of 2007. Steve counts Stevenage Borough, Hucknall Town and Corby Town amongst his former clubs. A post on our website from a Corby fan described him as a ‘committed player who will do well’ for us.

Adam Bridgeford – Midfielder
Adam has joined during the summer from UCL side Raunds Town but has previously played for Bedford as well as spending time with Northampton and Kettering. Will be looking to step back up to the level.

Richard Challinor – Midfield (no longer with club)
Another new arrival, Richard has previously played at Stamford, Corby Town, Bedford Town and Grantham Town. Richard has looked composed during pre-season and has played in the middle as well as down both flanks.

Pete Sneddon – Midfield (no longer with club)
Pete joined during the close season from S&L Corby. He has previously played for Desborough. Will be looking to step up a level, announced himself to the crowd with a long range effort against Blue Square Premier side Histon during pre-season.

Chris Hyem – Midfield (no longer with club)
A hard-working combatitive midfielder, Chris was captain at Godmanchester last season. Has looked good during pre-season, should prove a good signing.

Liam McInally – Midfield
Liam is another product of the Youth and Reserve set up. A good ball-playing midfielder he unfortunately missed quite a lot of last season through injury. Liam will be looking to force his way into contention and gain experience this season.

John Stead – Forward
Another new face in the dressing room, John has been at Rushden & Diamonds and had trials at Salisbury. Looked good in the pre-season friendlies he played in, seems to be a hard working forward and has struck up a promising looking partnership with Koriya in recent weeks.

Fazel Koriya – Forward
The pacey front runner signed from Brackley over the summer announced himself on the scene with the goal of the tournament against a star studded Kettering team during the A-Line Tournament. Eight goals and several assists during pre-season have set the Rothwell faithful buzzing already.

Kevin Byrne – Forward (no longer with club)
A proven goal scorer Kev was released this summer by Corby Town. Has scored goals at this level and above for both Corby and Stamford. Minty moved quickly to secure his signature upon his release.