THAME
UNITED FC
Pen Pictures 2007-8
Re-joined
Thame United in January 2007 from Ryman Premier League side
Frank Thompson –
Assistant Manager/Coach
Frank
has also been heavily involved in local football for a number of years having
overseen, as Chairman, the growth of Thame Boys and Girls FC. Following this
success, Frank went on to manage the Allied Counties Youth Side at Thame
United, and returns to the Club after a short spell with Haddenham
United FC.
Paul
Searl – Goalkeeper
d.o.b –
04/01/83
Re-joins the Club
following a short spell with Ardley United at the end
of the 06/07 season. Great shot stopper and Player of the Year in the 05/06
season in the Southern League.
Michael Higgs – Goalkeeper
d.o.b – 24/09/89
Young keeper who has moved up through the ranks at Thame Boys. Confident in the air and great shot stopper.
Matt
Higgs – Defender
d.o.b. –
08/03/87
Joined in January
2007 from local football. Assured, solid defender with good
close control. Proved himself to be a valuable
and reliable member of the squad at the end of the 06/07 season.
Matt Ansell – Defender
d.o.b. – 22/10/83
Solid right-sided defender who joined Thame United
during the 06/07 season having returned from a lengthy injury layoff. Strong
in the air, uncompromising and with good passing ability.
Matt Graves –
Defender
d.o.b. – 11/04/84
Signed for Thame United in October 2006. Accomplished
defender who has experienced football at a higher level, having previously
played for Wealdstone and Bashley.
Lee Thompson –
Defender
d.o.b – 04/07/88
Committed defender who has progressed from the Reserve
Team this season. Comfortable in any position across the back four
d.o.b. – 26/07/80
Solid left-sided defender who joined the
Club in 2006 having previously played for Abingdon United, Milton United and
AFC Wallingford.
Dave
Hocking – Defender
d.o.b. –
17/06/83
Returned to the Club
in January 2007 following a short spell with
Sam
Cowan – Midfield
d.o.b –
23/07/89
Another product of
Thame Boys and Girls FC. Made his first team debut last
season. A skilful and quick right-side player.
d.o.b. – 25/02/80
Returned to the Club in January 2007 from Risborough Rangers. Solid defensive midfield
player who has the versatility to play in a number of positions. Proved crucial since his arrival at the Club.
d.o.b – 21/06/86
Now in his third season with the Club having been one of the most consistent performers in
the Southern League and Premier Division. Tough tackling and
energetic midfield player who always 100%. Voted most
improved player in 2005/06.
Adam
Rhodes – Midfield
d.o.b. –
10/11/87
Hardworking and
tenacious midfield player who is another product of the Thame United youth
system. Made a number of appearances from the Club in the 05/06 season,
and re-joined in January 2007 following a short spell with Chinnor.
Luke
Ricketts – Midfield
d.o.b. –
08/08/90
Quick left-sided
midfield player with great crossing ability. Made
his debut for Thame United in the 06/07 season, having progressed through Thame
Boys and Girls FC.
Graeme Catlin – Midfield/Forward
d.o.b –
12/01/85
Intelligent and
skilful player, comfortable in either midfield or up front. Good passing ability
and impressive pace and vision.
Nathan Jack – Forward
d.o.b. – 11/02/87
Thame United and Hellenic Premier League Player of the Season last year, having scored over 20 goals for the side. Returned in September following a short spell with Kidlington. Lightning quick, powerful left foot and clinical finisher.
Matthew
Leach – Forward
d.o.b. –
12/01/76
Senior member of the
side, having joined in the summer of 2007. Strong and powerful forward who
always gives 100%.
Nigel
Swafford – Forward
d.o.b –
29/12/73
Experienced player
who signed from Abingdon United in August 2007, having previously played for a
number of other local sides. Strong and quick with a
good eye for goal and great scoring record.
James
Bloomfield – Forward
d.o.b –
17/05/89
Diminutive striker who
more than makes up for it with his pace, passing ability and physical strength. Progressed through
Thame Boys and Girls FC and made an immediate impact for Thame United Reserves
part-way through the 06/07 season. Now looking to make an
impression at first team level.
Nick Skiller – Forward
d.o.b –
29/07/83
Signed from
Oxfordshire Senior League side Watlington in November
2007.
Already proved himself good in the air with great close control
Updated
21/12/07