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ABINGDON UNITED  Youth Team PLAYERS PROFILES 2006/ 07
Youth Team                      
 
Darren  Edwards   Andy Booker   Aaron Andrews  Forward / Midfield

Darren ‘Eddie’ Edwards – took up the reigns at the start of the 2004/05 season and believes that the rewards from the game are only equal to the amount of effort, passion and commitment that is put in. Expects the team to have an abundance of team spirit, work hard and pass the football.

 Andy ‘the whip’ Booker – Joined Eddie at the helm of the team in the 2004/05 season and as well as being the team psychologist has secured the sponsorship that have provided the kits and training equipment for the past 3 years. 

Aaron Andrews - Previously with Littlemore, Oxford United and Radley Youth and represented the Oxfordshire county side last season. Is at home on either wing or as an orthodox centre forward and scored an impressive 17 goals last season.

Stevie Andrews Defender Niall Best Defender Tony Booker Defender

Stevie Andrews – Close season signing from local football and is a big, powerful defender who is strong in the tackle.

Niall Best – Close season signing who was previously with Cholsey and Quarry and represented the Oxfordshire county side last season. Is a versatile defender and has impressed in the starts that he has made so far this season.

Tony Booker - Previously with Oxford United and Radley Youth and represented the Oxfordshire county side last season. Can play anywhere in defence or as a holding midfielder and is renowned for his spectacular goal line clearances.

Chris Brind Defender Graeme Crapper   Midfield Josh Cottrell Defender / Midfield

Chris Brind - Previously with Grove and Wantage and won the Oxfordshire county player of the year award last season. Big and strong central defender who capped a fine first season for Abingdon by lifting the Berks and Bucks cup. 

Graeme Crapper - A strong running midfielder who was previously with Radley Youth and St Edmunds. Scored 7 goals in his 11 starts last season and none was more important than the winner in the Berks and Bucks semi final.

Josh Cottrell - Close season signing from Oxford United and has a great technique that allows him to play in any position. Has quickly settled in to the team and has been ever present so far this season.

Daniel Cox   Tom Cooke Midfield Mark Druce Midfield

Daniel Cox- Close season signing from Wootton & Dry Sandford, is a quick and dynamic forward who gives us a different option up front. Has made an impressive start with 3 goals in his first 3 games.

Tom Cooke-Close season signing from Wootton & Dry Sandford and is a tricky winger with a great engine. Has already established himself in the team and scored a number of important goals.

Mark Druce - Having previously been a prolific striker at Radley Youth he was an ever present in the Abingdon midfield last season. An impressive pre-season has seen him named as the team captain for the season ahead.
Lyle Gifford Midfield Tom Heyday Midfield Ryan Johnson Midfield
Lyle Gifford - Previously with Grove, Oxford United and Radley Youth and was an ever present in the side last season. Is an intelligent and technically gifted player who can play on either wing or fullback and was last seasons ‘managers’ player of the year. Close season signing from Oxford United and is a midfield playmaker who can turn any game on its head. Is a member of this seasons Oxfordshire U18’s representative side and marked his debut for the 1st team with a fine 30 yard strike against Paulton Rovers. Ryan Johnson - Previously with Abingdon Youth and Radley Youth and is a left or central midfielder who possess a powerful shot.
Dale Keeping  Forward / Midfield Adam-Lonsdale Goalkeeper John Mills  Forward
Dale Keeping - Previously with Abingdon Youth and Radley Youth and can play in defence or midfield. Wears his heart on his sleeve and after missing the early part of last season he established himself as a regular after a number of typically gritty displays. Adam-Lonsdale- Previously with Moreton and Radley Youth and represented the Oxfordshire county side last season. Is one of the best shot stoppers around and as well as being ever present last season he managed an impressive 11 clean sheets. - Previously with Oxford United and Radley Youth and as well as being an ever present he was last seasons ‘players’ player of the year and the youth team top goalscorer.
Piers McGlynn Defender / Midfield Matthew Nathanielsz Midfield Ollie Rees Defender

Piers McGlynn- A December 2005 signing from Horspath who having established himself in last years youth team has made the transition through the reserves to the 1st team. He made his 1st team debut in this seasons Errea cup tie against Oxford City.

Matthew Nathanielsz - Close season signing who was previously with Cholsey and Kennington and represented the Oxfordshire county side last season. Has won trophies wherever he has been and is a quick, strong and busy centre midfielder who has established himself as an ever present in the side. Ollie Rees-  Previously with Abingdon Youth and Radley Youth is a commanding centre back with good feet. Impressive performances at the end of last season and the start of this season have seen him called up to the Berks and Bucks U18’s representative side.
Sam Whiteley  Forward / Midfield        
Sam Whiteley - Close season signing who was previously with Cholsey and Quarry and having been unlucky with injuries over the past couple of seasons it has been good to see him returning to the form that he is capable of. Can play in any position and marked his debut for us with the winning goal.