THEÂ PLAYERS
First Team Squad
BEN GIBBS
Captain / Defender
Club skipper who is hoping to finally start playing regular football again after a long-term injury and two disrupted
seasons.
TOM FRANKHAM
Vice Captain / Midfielder
Recently appointed as vice-captain, Tom has shown excellent leadership qualities. Covers the entire pitch, has quick feet and is difficult to stop when in full flow.
TRUAN TAYLOR
Goalkeeper
Young goalkeeper who has been in and
around the Sharpness setting for many years. Looking to build on an
impressive season last time out.
JAMES LITTEN
Defender
A no nonsense defender who can play in a couple of positions. Extremely hard working player who will be looking to
establish himself in the first team.
GEORGE THOMAS
Defender
A young left sided defender who will be pushing to establish himself in the first team this season.
JAMES PRIDAY
Defender
Quick, strong left footed defender who likes a physical battle.
JORDAN ROUSE
Defender
Signed from Quedgeley last season. A ball-playing centre back who's experience will be pivotal.
JAMES HIGGS
Defender
Old fashioned defender who will kick and head anything. One of the senior and more experienced players whose
leadership qualities will be important.
TOM PATERSON
Defender
Our most senior player who is entering his 21st season with the Sharks. Competitive and always up for a battle.
ISAAC THURSTON
Defender
An experienced defender who joins us from Henbury. He will add key leadership qualities to the squad this year and is already proving to be a good fit with the lads.
SEAN HEAL
Defender
An experienced defender who joins us from Henbury. He will add key leadership qualities to the squad this year and is already proving to be a good fit with the lads.
RORY CAWKWELL
Defender
A new addition to the squad this season, Rory can play anywhere on the right side of the pitch and has impressed with his work rate and his competence in both boxes.
ELLIOT MARTIN
Midfielder
An exciting new addition to the squad this year, signing from Gala Wilton. Elliot is a centre midfielder with excellent feet and composure far beyond his years. A very bright future ahead of him.
CALLUM DUMMELOW
Midfielder
An established midfielder and a good leader on and off the pitch.
BRAD GIBBS
Midfielder
A young player with bags of energy, keeps it simple, not scared of a tackle and has an eye for goal.
BRAD HEWER
Midfielder
Attack-minded midfielder with composure on the ball. Likes a strike from distance when the opportunity arises.
ALFIE JONES
Forward
Another young local attacker who is stepping up from the reserves this year. He has played himself into the first team plans with some impressive performances.
KIERAN BENNETT
Forward
A young forward and entering his first season in men's football, Kier has impressed with his technical skills and his versatility among the frontline and midfield.
WILL TAINTON
Forward
A young and new addition to the squad, Will has great technical ability and a good eye for a pass. He has already contributed with some important goals so far this year.
ARCHIE MEARS
Forward
Another new signing joining us from Gala Wilton. Archie is an energetic young winger with great work rate and a great crosser.
Photos courtesy of Brian Rossiter