Back row, left to right: Martin Obrey (Assistant therapist), Rob Elvins, Kevin Spencer, Wayne Daniel, Mark Clyde, Shabir Khan, Steve Ball (Head therapist), Ernie North (Kitman).
Centre row, left to right: Pete O'Connell (Chiropodist), Jack Connolly, Aaron Moses-Garvey, Louis Bridges, Jake Meredith, Richard Mace, Jordan Fitzpatrick, Chris Cornes, Matt Dinsmore, Kevin Gardiner (Kit manager).
Front row, left to right: Graham Ward, Martin Butler, Richard Dryden (Manager), Carl Heeley (Assistant manager), Tom Kemp, Gary Walker.
Player Kit Sponsorship
You can support the team and the players with one of the kit sponsorship opportunities.
Sponsorship is available for both the home and away kits at the following prices:
| Shirt |
£50 |
| Boots |
£30 |
| Shorts |
£25 |
| Socks |
£10 |
You can also sponsor the full package (home or away) for £90. Full kit sponsors receive the extra benefit of a signed photograph of their sponsored player and full matchday hospitality for two at a home league match of their choice (to include free entry, seat in the directors' box, programme, day membership of the Harry Knowles Lounge).
All sponsors will also be mentioned in the matchday programme and here on the official website including, where appropriate, use of a company logo and website link.
To find out more or to take part in the kit sponsorship e-mail admin@worcestercityfc.co.uk or ring (01905) 23003.
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Carl Heeley
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Manager
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Returned to the club in November 2007 to become Richard Dryden’s assistant. A Worcester City legend who has played well over 500 games for the club, he also appeared for Alvechurch, Bilston Town, Sutton Coldfield Town, Hinckley United and Bromsgrove Rovers. Was appointed as caretaker manager on 18th January 2010 after the departure of Richard Dryden and was given the job on a permanent basis 11th March. |
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Mark Clyde
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Defender / Assistant Manager
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Former Northern Ireland international who signed for the club in July 2009. A product of the Wolves academy he made his league debut whilst on loan to Kidderminster Harriers. He returned to Molineux and broke into the first team but was forced to retire from the professional game in February 2007 due to injuries. |
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Craig Wilding
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Midfielder
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Signed from local rivals Redditch United in the summer of 2006. Previous clubs include Chesterfield, York City and Stafford Rangers. |
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Graham Ward
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Defender
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Joined from Tamworth in 2006. A versatile player equally at home in defence or midfield, he began his career as a trainee at Wolves, before moving to Kidderminster Harriers and then Cheltenham Town. A former Republic of Ireland under 20s captain. |
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Shabir Khan
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Defender
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Progressed through the club’s Youth Development Scheme to make his debut at Cambridge City in February 2004. Was voted Young Player of the Year at the end of the 06/07 season and last season picked up both the Player of the Year and Players' Player of the Year awards. |
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Gary Walker
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Midfielder
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Talented young midfield player who progressed through the club's Youth Development scheme having been on Walsall’s books. Gained experience with loan spells at Malvern Town and Evesham United. |
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Matt Dinsmore
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Striker
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Made his first team debut in the Worcestershire Senior Cup victory over Evesham United in December 07. Had trials at both Birmingham City and Stoke City towards the end of the 07/08 season. |
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Marco Adaggio
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Striker
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Top scorer last season with 15 goals, he joined the club in the summer of 2008 from Stafford Rangers. He started his career at Shrewsbury Town before spells with AFC Telford United and Bangor City. |
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Tom Kemp
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Defender
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Club captain signed in late November 08, making his debut in the 1-0 home defeat against Chelmsford City. Previous clubs include Derby County, Lincoln City, Tamworth, Grays Athletic, Kettering Town and Halesowen Town. |
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Wayne Daniel
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Defender
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Signed from Stafford Rangers in June 2009. He served Stafford for 7 seasons after spells with Paget Rangers and Boldmere St Michaels. |
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Rob Elvins
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Striker
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Signed in July 2009. Started his career at West Bromwich Albion and made his league debut whilst on loan at Cheltenham Town. Following a loan spell with York City he joined Aldershot Town where he won the Conference title in 2007-08. |
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Jordan Fitzpatrick
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Midfielder
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Young player who signed for the Club just before the start of 08/09 season having been released by Hereford United at the end of the previous season. |
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Alfie Carter
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Defender / Midfielder
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Versatile left-sided player signed from The New Saints in August 2009 after winning two Welsh Premier titles. He started his career at Walsall making three Football League appearances. He then had spells at Bromsgrove Rovers, Halesowen Town, Newport County, Evesham United, Stafford Rangers, Bath City and AFC Telford United. |
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Rob Davies
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Midfielder
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Re-joined the club in September 2009 after originally departing in the summer. His previous clubs include West Brom, Kidderminster Harriers, Hednesford Town and Oxford United. |
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Kevin Spencer
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Defender
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Versatile defender who rejoined the club in March 2009 after a previous loan spell in 2007-08. Previous clubs include Tamworth, Kettering Town, Solihull Moors and Stratford Town. |
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Matt Birley
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Midfielder
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Signed in September 2009 from King's Lynn. He started his career at Birmingham City and made his first-team debut away to Chelsea in December 2005. He had a short spell on loan to Lincoln City. Upon his release from the Blues he signed for Bromsgrove Rovers and then Tamworth. |
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Jake Meredith
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Goalkeeper
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Signed in June 2009 from Team Bath. Started his career with Aston Villa and Birmingham City. |
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Marc McGregor
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Striker
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Experienced forward signed from Weston-super-Mare in October 2009. He started his career at Endsleigh before joining Forest Green Rovers. A £35,000 transfer took him to Nuneaton Borough in 2000 before joining Tamworth. |
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Ben Hinchliffe
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Goalkeeper
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Signed in August 2008 after being released by Oxford United at the end of last season. Started his career at Preston North End and made his Football League debut whilst on loan at Tranmere Rovers. He then joined Derby County. |
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Louis Bridges
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Striker
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Progressed through the Academy and made his debut as a late substitute in the home match against Bromley in February 2009. |
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Josh Emery
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Midfielder
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Signed in August 2009 from Cheltenham Town on work experience. This young midfielder made his Football League debut for the Robins as a substitute against Southend United in May 2009. Returned for a second spell at St George’s Lane in February 2010. |
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Danzelle St. Louis-Hamilton
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Goalkeeper
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Signed on loan from Stoke City in February 2010. |
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Jack Connolly
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Midfielder
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Youngster who progressed from the academy side to make his first team debut at the end of last season. |
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Aaron Ledgister
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Midfielder
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A left-footed player who can operate wide in midfield or up front. Signed in August 2009 after being released by Cheltenham Town. The former Bristol City trainee was a regular in Cheltenham’s reserve side and made four first team appearances as a substitute. |
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Danny Carey-Bertram
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Striker
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Jack Durrant
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Midfielder
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Richard Mace
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Goalkeeper
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Signed in July 2009 after starting his career at Cambridge United. |
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Marvin Brown
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Striker
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Signed on loan from Weston-super-Mare in October 2009. Previous clubs include Salisbury City. |
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Jamie Price
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Defender
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Rejoined Worcester City for a second spell in March 2010 after starting the season with Stourport Swifts. Started his career with Birmingham City. |
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Tom Beahon
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Midfielder
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Mike Wardle
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Midfielder
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Signed from Bartley Green in August 2009. Previously a trainee at Wolverhampton Wanderers. |
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Mark Owen
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Striker
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Jason Pike
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Midfielder
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Made the step up from Midland Alliance side Bridgnorth Town in March 2010. |
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Chris Cornes
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Midfielder
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Now in his second spell at City after starting out as a trainee with Wolverhampton Wanderers. Has also played for Port Vale, Telford United, Bromsgrove Rovers, Stourport swifts and Evesham United. |
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Richard Dryden
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Manager
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Appointed Manager in November 2007 following a spell as assistant manager at Tamworth. His league career started at Bristol Rovers in 1986. He also played for Exeter City, Notts County, Birmingham City, Bristol City, Southampton, Luton Town and Scarborough.
Richard left Worcester City on 18th January 2010.
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Martin Butler
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Striker
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Vastly experienced forward signed in August 2009 after winning the Conference title with Burton Albion last season. His league career began at Walsall before spells with Cambridge United, Reading, Rotherham United, Walsall again and Grimsby Town.
Martin left Worcester City on 30th August 2009.
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Aaron Moses-Garvey
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Striker
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Signed in July 2009 following his release from Birmingham City. Made his international debut for St Kitts and Nevis in February 2008.
Aaron left Worcester City on 24th August 2009.
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Back row, left to right: Martin Obrey (Assistant therapist), Rob Elvins, Kevin Spencer, Wayne Daniel, Mark Clyde, Shabir Khan, Steve Ball (Head therapist), Ernie North (Kitman).
Centre row, left to right: Pete O'Connell (Chiropodist), Jack Connolly, Aaron Moses-Garvey, Louis Bridges, Jake Meredith, Richard Mace, Jordan Fitzpatrick, Chris Cornes, Matt Dinsmore, Kevin Gardiner (Kit manager).
Front row, left to right: Graham Ward, Martin Butler, Richard Dryden (Manager), Carl Heeley (Assistant manager), Tom Kemp, Gary Walker.
Player Kit Sponsorship
You can support the team and the players with one of the kit sponsorship opportunities.
Sponsorship is available for both the home and away kits at the following prices:
| Shirt |
£50 |
| Boots |
£30 |
| Shorts |
£25 |
| Socks |
£10 |
You can also sponsor the full package (home or away) for £90. Full kit sponsors receive the extra benefit of a signed photograph of their sponsored player and full matchday hospitality for two at a home league match of their choice (to include free entry, seat in the directors' box, programme, day membership of the Harry Knowles Lounge).
All sponsors will also be mentioned in the matchday programme and here on the official website including, where appropriate, use of a company logo and website link.
To find out more or to take part in the kit sponsorship e-mail admin@worcestercityfc.co.uk or ring (01905) 23003.
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Carl Heeley
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Manager
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Returned to the club in November 2007 to become Richard Dryden’s assistant. A Worcester City legend who has played well over 500 games for the club, he also appeared for Alvechurch, Bilston Town, Sutton Coldfield Town, Hinckley United and Bromsgrove Rovers. Was appointed as caretaker manager on 18th January 2010 after the departure of Richard Dryden and was given the job on a permanent basis 11th March. |
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Mark Clyde
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Defender / Assistant Manager
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Former Northern Ireland international who signed for the club in July 2009. A product of the Wolves academy he made his league debut whilst on loan to Kidderminster Harriers. He returned to Molineux and broke into the first team but was forced to retire from the professional game in February 2007 due to injuries. |
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Craig Wilding
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Midfielder
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Signed from local rivals Redditch United in the summer of 2006. Previous clubs include Chesterfield, York City and Stafford Rangers. |
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Graham Ward
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Defender
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Joined from Tamworth in 2006. A versatile player equally at home in defence or midfield, he began his career as a trainee at Wolves, before moving to Kidderminster Harriers and then Cheltenham Town. A former Republic of Ireland under 20s captain. |
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Shabir Khan
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Defender
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Progressed through the club’s Youth Development Scheme to make his debut at Cambridge City in February 2004. Was voted Young Player of the Year at the end of the 06/07 season and last season picked up both the Player of the Year and Players' Player of the Year awards. |
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Gary Walker
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Midfielder
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Talented young midfield player who progressed through the club's Youth Development scheme having been on Walsall’s books. Gained experience with loan spells at Malvern Town and Evesham United. |
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Matt Dinsmore
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Striker
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Made his first team debut in the Worcestershire Senior Cup victory over Evesham United in December 07. Had trials at both Birmingham City and Stoke City towards the end of the 07/08 season. |
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Marco Adaggio
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Striker
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Top scorer last season with 15 goals, he joined the club in the summer of 2008 from Stafford Rangers. He started his career at Shrewsbury Town before spells with AFC Telford United and Bangor City. |
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Tom Kemp
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Defender
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Club captain signed in late November 08, making his debut in the 1-0 home defeat against Chelmsford City. Previous clubs include Derby County, Lincoln City, Tamworth, Grays Athletic, Kettering Town and Halesowen Town. |
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Wayne Daniel
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Defender
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Signed from Stafford Rangers in June 2009. He served Stafford for 7 seasons after spells with Paget Rangers and Boldmere St Michaels. |
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Rob Elvins
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Striker
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Signed in July 2009. Started his career at West Bromwich Albion and made his league debut whilst on loan at Cheltenham Town. Following a loan spell with York City he joined Aldershot Town where he won the Conference title in 2007-08. |
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Jordan Fitzpatrick
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Midfielder
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Young player who signed for the Club just before the start of 08/09 season having been released by Hereford United at the end of the previous season. |
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Alfie Carter
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Defender / Midfielder
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Versatile left-sided player signed from The New Saints in August 2009 after winning two Welsh Premier titles. He started his career at Walsall making three Football League appearances. He then had spells at Bromsgrove Rovers, Halesowen Town, Newport County, Evesham United, Stafford Rangers, Bath City and AFC Telford United. |
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Rob Davies
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Midfielder
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Re-joined the club in September 2009 after originally departing in the summer. His previous clubs include West Brom, Kidderminster Harriers, Hednesford Town and Oxford United. |
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Kevin Spencer
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Defender
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Versatile defender who rejoined the club in March 2009 after a previous loan spell in 2007-08. Previous clubs include Tamworth, Kettering Town, Solihull Moors and Stratford Town. |
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Matt Birley
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Midfielder
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Signed in September 2009 from King's Lynn. He started his career at Birmingham City and made his first-team debut away to Chelsea in December 2005. He had a short spell on loan to Lincoln City. Upon his release from the Blues he signed for Bromsgrove Rovers and then Tamworth. |
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Jake Meredith
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Goalkeeper
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Signed in June 2009 from Team Bath. Started his career with Aston Villa and Birmingham City. |
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Marc McGregor
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Striker
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Experienced forward signed from Weston-super-Mare in October 2009. He started his career at Endsleigh before joining Forest Green Rovers. A £35,000 transfer took him to Nuneaton Borough in 2000 before joining Tamworth. |
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Ben Hinchliffe
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Goalkeeper
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Signed in August 2008 after being released by Oxford United at the end of last season. Started his career at Preston North End and made his Football League debut whilst on loan at Tranmere Rovers. He then joined Derby County. |
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Louis Bridges
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Striker
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Progressed through the Academy and made his debut as a late substitute in the home match against Bromley in February 2009. |
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Josh Emery
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Midfielder
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Signed in August 2009 from Cheltenham Town on work experience. This young midfielder made his Football League debut for the Robins as a substitute against Southend United in May 2009. Returned for a second spell at St George’s Lane in February 2010. |
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Danzelle St. Louis-Hamilton
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Goalkeeper
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Signed on loan from Stoke City in February 2010. |
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Jack Connolly
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Midfielder
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Youngster who progressed from the academy side to make his first team debut at the end of last season. |
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Aaron Ledgister
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Midfielder
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A left-footed player who can operate wide in midfield or up front. Signed in August 2009 after being released by Cheltenham Town. The former Bristol City trainee was a regular in Cheltenham’s reserve side and made four first team appearances as a substitute. |
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Danny Carey-Bertram
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Striker
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Jack Durrant
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Midfielder
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Richard Mace
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Goalkeeper
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Signed in July 2009 after starting his career at Cambridge United. |
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Marvin Brown
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Striker
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Signed on loan from Weston-super-Mare in October 2009. Previous clubs include Salisbury City. |
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Jamie Price
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Defender
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Rejoined Worcester City for a second spell in March 2010 after starting the season with Stourport Swifts. Started his career with Birmingham City. |
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Tom Beahon
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Midfielder
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Mike Wardle
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Midfielder
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Signed from Bartley Green in August 2009. Previously a trainee at Wolverhampton Wanderers. |
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Mark Owen
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Striker
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Jason Pike
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Midfielder
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Made the step up from Midland Alliance side Bridgnorth Town in March 2010. |
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Chris Cornes
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Midfielder
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Now in his second spell at City after starting out as a trainee with Wolverhampton Wanderers. Has also played for Port Vale, Telford United, Bromsgrove Rovers, Stourport swifts and Evesham United. |
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Richard Dryden
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Manager
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Appointed Manager in November 2007 following a spell as assistant manager at Tamworth. His league career started at Bristol Rovers in 1986. He also played for Exeter City, Notts County, Birmingham City, Bristol City, Southampton, Luton Town and Scarborough.
Richard left Worcester City on 18th January 2010.
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Martin Butler
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Striker
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Vastly experienced forward signed in August 2009 after winning the Conference title with Burton Albion last season. His league career began at Walsall before spells with Cambridge United, Reading, Rotherham United, Walsall again and Grimsby Town.
Martin left Worcester City on 30th August 2009.
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Aaron Moses-Garvey
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Signed in July 2009 following his release from Birmingham City. Made his international debut for St Kitts and Nevis in February 2008.
Aaron left Worcester City on 24th August 2009.
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